Refillable perfume: the new Holy Grail or not such a good idea?

How the market for refillable perfumes is evolving. Opportunities and problems
As the best ecoresponsible ally in perfumery, the refillable perfume solution is gaining ground in shops, as well as in the hearts of consumers, particularly in France, the latest NPD figures show. For Gérald Martines, founding director of the packaging innovation consulting firm In•Signes, this solution is of real environmental interest, but key obstacles need to be overcome.

According to the first figures presented by The NPD Group, consumers are discovering the practice of refilling and some of them have adopted it. Refillable fragrances currently account for 6% of sales in Europe, and refills for 1%. It is a modest share, but it still grew by 31% in 2022, compared to 2021.

“The figures are roughly twice higher in France and twice lower in the US, which reflects a strong cultural and geographical trend variation. But overall, it does correspond to what consumers say about sustainability. They say they are ready to make an effort. There is clearly an appetite for refillable products, and the same goes for brands. This is only logical, because it is THE solution. The ultimate road to reconciling sustainable development and luxury”, explains Gérald Martines.

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