TechnicoFlor takes a brand new step in its progress technique with the acquisition of Azur Fragrances, an impartial perfume home based in Grasse, Southern France, in 1978 by Andreas Von Loringhoven.
By this merger, the Allauch-based perfumer (close to Marseille, France) goals to speed up its worldwide enlargement by leveraging Azur Fragrances’ established presence throughout a number of European markets, notably Germany.
The phrases of the transaction haven’t been disclosed. The deal additionally opens new alternatives in fast-growing segments reminiscent of hair care and pure perfumery, the place Azur Fragrances has developed experience that enhances TechnicoFlor’s personal capabilities.
In keeping with TechnicoFlor, this merger additionally displays a want to affix forces with an organization that shares the identical high quality requirements, in addition to widespread values and commitments to inventive and accountable perfumery.
Based in 1981 by François-Patrick Sabater and led since January 2025 by Christopher Sabater, TechnicoFlor provides a variety of perfume and beauty manufacturers in additional than 70 international locations. Amongst its latest creations are the Essences Précieuses assortment for Stendhal Paris (Bogart Group), in addition to Dorian’s Spleen for L’Entropiste, which was awarded the Finest Area of interest Fragrance Prize by the Perfume Basis France within the “Rising Star Unbiased Manufacturers” class.
TechnicoFlor can also be acknowledged for its eco-rating software for perfume formulation. The most recent model, FlorIndex 2.0, launched this spring, integrates eight extra indicators and is predicated on considerably enhanced databases.
By establishing a presence within the Grasse area, TechnicoFlor additionally positive factors entry to a wealthy ecosystem of experience and know-how, in a territory that continues to draw international gamers within the perfume trade. Grasse hosted the 2026 version of the Worldwide Exhibition of Uncooked Supplies for Perfumery (SIMPPAR) and is about to welcome, in Could 2027 in partnership with the Messe Frankfurt Group, the Beautyworld Summit — two days of exchanges and discussions devoted to trade stakeholders.
In 2025, TechnicoFlor reported revenues of EUR 51 million (USD 58,4 million), with 60% generated from worldwide markets. The corporate employs almost 230 folks, together with 14 perfumers.
“We’re more than happy to welcome the Azur Fragrances groups into the TechnicoFlor household. This acquisition permits us to strengthen our management in key segments reminiscent of pure perfumery and cosmetics, whereas additionally getting access to complementary experience. It marks a brand new stage in our improvement, reinforcing our presence in Europe and supporting our ambition to speed up worldwide progress,” mentioned Christopher Sabater, CEO of TechnicoFlor.
