Trend cluster
Category

Multi
Fragrance

Perfumes offer multiple benefits in order to enhance their appeal.

Stress-Relieving PerfumesFragranced Hair MistsAntibacterial Body PerfumesNourishing Perfume PrimersProductivity Enhancing Unisex Fragrances

Trend

What is the Multi Fragrance trend?

Multi Fragrance: Brands are being more creative with fragrances now, offering multiple functions in one product. Examples in this space include everything from perfumes with antibacterial formulas to hair perfumes that actually nourish hair.

Insight

The consumer insight behind the Multi Fragrance trend

As competition within the personal care space grows, consumers are overwhelmed with choice when it comes to everything from cosmetics to hair care products. For consumers, brands that offer multiple unexpected benefits in one product/service are now considered standouts that help them streamline their routines.

Trend themes

Themes within the Multi Fragrance trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Multi-Functional Fragrances

As personal care space becomes crowded, offering creative perfume offerings with multiple unexpected benefits and functions in one product could help stand out in the market.

02

Functional fragrances

Functional fragrances serving purposes beyond giving an attractive aroma is a growing trend, providing disruptive innovation opportunities to create fragrances that reduce stress, improve productivity or enhance focus.

03

Nourishing Cosmetics

Consumers are now more mindful of what they put on their bodies, so developing nourishing cosmetics with organic and natural ingredients is a growing trend and opportunity for disruption in skincare and haircare industries.

Industry implications

What the Multi Fragrance trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Personal Care Industry

The personal care industry is highly competitive, and developing multi-functional perfumes, perfume primers, functional fragrances, and skincare products with natural and organic ingredients is a major opportunity for disruption.

For

Haircare Industry

Creating innovative haircare products that nourish and protect hair while providing a mildly scented aroma is a rapidly growing trend, offering countless opportunities for haircare industry professionals.

For

Perfume Industry

Fragrances are not just intended to provide an attractive aroma anymore; developing functional perfumes that serve a purpose beyond scent creation is a fast-growing trend, opening opportunities for innovation in perfume product creation.

Workshop question

How is your brand enhancing its product/service?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Multi Fragrance

Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 69%, activity 53%, freshness 11%.

Popularity69%
Activity53%
Freshness11%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Multi Fragrance trend

7 featured examples from Sep 19, 2020 to May 20, 2022
Stress-Relieving Perfumes
CategoryFashion

Stress-Relieving Perfumes

Nue Co. Functional Perfume Replicates Nature's Healing Powers

Perfume brands can explore functional fragrances to cater to consumers seeking stress-relief benefits.

Fragranced Hair Mists
CategoryFashion

Fragranced Hair Mists

KAYALI's Déjà Vu White Flower Mist Nourishes & Scents Hair

The beauty industry can leverage the trend of beneficial hair mists to create innovative hair care products that enhance fragrance and provide nourishment.

Antibacterial Body Perfumes
CategoryFashion

Antibacterial Body Perfumes

LA MOIT Enhances Perfume with the Qualities of Sanitizers

The personal care industry can harness the trend of multi-functional personal care products and develop more innovative products that cater to the growing demand of hygiene-consci…

Nourishing Perfume Primers
CategoryFashion

Nourishing Perfume Primers

House of Bo Created a Revolutionary Way to Wear Perfume

The creation of nourishing perfume primers presents opportunities for personalized skincare experiences and cross-product collaboration in the beauty and skincare industry.

Productivity Enhancing Unisex Fragrances
CategoryMarketing

Productivity Enhancing Unisex Fragrances

The Nue Co. MIND ENERGY Perfume is Invigorating

Cosmetic companies can incorporate functional fragrances into their product lines to provide added value and differentiation.

Expressive Personal Perfumes
CategoryFashion

Expressive Personal Perfumes

Ajnalogie Makes Perfume to Meet Emotional Needs

The beauty and personal care industry can utilize aromachology to create emotionally-driven products such as perfumes, body creams, and candles.

Moisturizing Heat Protection Sprays
CategoryFashion

Moisturizing Heat Protection Sprays

Voir Haircare's 'A Walk in the Sun' Mist Shields from UV Rays

Growing demand for sustainable hair care solutions presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and introduce natural, ethical products.