2025 Indie Report: Fragrance

CEW 2025 Indie Report Fragrance

From Personal Ritual to Cultural Movement: Fragrance is Having a Moment

Once considered the “finishing touch,” scent has become a cornerstone of identity, wellness, and creativity. CEW’s 2025 Indie Report captures this shift through the lens of 33 indie fragrance brands shaping the future of the category.

What’s inside:

  1. How the pandemic catalyzed fragrance’s rise as emotional support
  2. The indie founders making scent more personal, sustainable, and diverse
  3. Consumer behavior trends backed by the latest industry data
  4. A closer look at the brands that blend art, science, and soul

Fragrance is evolving. Don’t miss the brands leading the charge.

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