Robertet

Name

Robertet

Legal name

ROBERTET SA

Website

https://robertet.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fragrance and Flavor Ingredients

NAICS

Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (31193)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Flavors, Fragrances & Aroma Chemicals (IMAEABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients (IMAEABAJ), Flavorings & Extracts (Natural & Artificial) (CRADAOAA), Clean-Label/Natural Flavor Solutions (Natural WONF, Natural Identical where applicable) (AFAJADAL), Ingredient Blends & Systems / Custom Formulation (Seasoning Systems, Functional Blends) (CRADAOAO)

Keywords

• Natural fragrance ingredients
• Flavor development services
• Perfumery raw materials
• Cosmetic active ingredients
• Essential oil supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Grasse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fragrance Creation: Creation and sale of custom fragrances for perfume brands, cosmetics, and personal care products. Robertet develops bespoke fragrance compositions for major brands and luxury houses.
2. Flavor Development: Design and supply of flavor solutions for food and beverage manufacturers, including natural flavors, clean-label ingredients, and taste modulation.
3. Natural Raw Materials: Sale of natural ingredients including essential oils, absolutes, CO2 extracts, and botanical extracts sourced from 60 countries. Distributed through e-Robertet B2B e-commerce platform.
4. Health & Beauty Active Ingredients: Specialized ingredients for health, nutricosmetic, and topical cosmetic applications including SOD B, Damasty, Lipowheat, Dimpless, Keranat, Holimel, Extramel, and Melorun.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Robertet designs, produces, and markets natural aromatic raw materials and bespoke fragrance and flavor compositions for B2B customers worldwide. The company supplies over 10,000 natural ingredient references (essential oils, absolutes, CO2 extracts, and botanical ingredients) sourced from 60 countries, develops custom fragrances for perfume houses and personal care brands, formulates natural and clean-label flavors for food and beverage manufacturers, and produces Health & Beauty active ingredients for nutricosmetic and topical cosmetic applications.

Product overview

Robertet is a family-controlled French manufacturer of natural raw materials for fragrances, flavors, and Health & Beauty active ingredients, founded in 1850 and headquartered in Grasse, France. The company operates as an integrated group with four core divisions — Fragrances, Flavors, Natural Raw Materials, and Health & Beauty — supported by a Seed to Scent traceability program spanning sourcing from 60 countries, 31 industrial sites, and 14 dedicated innovation centers across 50+ countries. The product portfolio is anchored by natural ingredients for perfumery (essential oils, absolutes, CO2 extracts) and extends into AI-assisted creation tools (naturIA for perfumers, Seed to Feel neurophysiological methodology), eco-designed absolutes (cleanRscent), cosmetic-active fragrances (ActiScent), and a suite of nutricosmetic and health ingredients (Damasty, Dimpless, Lipowheat, Keranat, SOD B, Extramel, Melorun). The group serves B2B customers via a direct sales network and the e-Robertet B2B e-commerce platform, and invests in biotechnology through its Aethera Biotech joint venture using the proprietary CROP plant cell culture platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• e-Robertet: B2B e-commerce platform for natural and organic ingredients including essential oils, absolutes, extracts, and CO2 extracts for professional creators, labs, and brands.
• Villa Blu

Products and services

• Fragrances (Parfumerie) Robertet's Fragrances division creates perfumes and fragrance compositions for luxury, fine fragrance, personal care, and household care applications, leveraging the company's natural ingredient portfolio, approximately 40 in-house perfumers, and a Creative Signature approach combining artisan tradition with proprietary technology.
• Flavors (Arômes) Robertet's Flavors division develops natural and conventional flavor solutions for the food and beverage industry, including beverages, dairy, confectionery, savory, and pharmaceutical applications, combining flavor expertise with consumer neuroscience and a Seed Stories sustainable sourcing approach.
• Natural Raw Materials (Matières Premières) Robertet's Raw Materials division supplies over 10,000 natural ingredient references sourced from 60 countries, including essential oils, absolutes, CO2 extracts, and botanical ingredients, operating under a Seed to Scent traceability program that serves as the foundational supply layer for the group's Fragrances, Flavors, and Health & Beauty divisions.
• Health & Beauty Active Ingredients Robertet's Health & Beauty division develops natural active ingredients for cosmetics, nutricosmetics, and topical applications, combining scientific innovation with natural origin ingredients to deliver wellness and beauty solutions including the Damasty, Dimpless, Lipowheat, Keranat, Holimel, SOD B, Extramel, and Melorun product lines.
• e-Robertet (B2B E-Commerce Platform) e-Robertet is a B2B e-commerce platform providing professional buyers with online access to Robertet's natural and organic ingredient portfolio, featuring online ordering, transparent pricing, smaller pack sizes for sampling, real-time stock visibility, and fast regional shipping.
• naturIA (AI-Powered Fragrance Creation Tool) Proprietary AI-powered fragrance creation platform that interacts with Robertet's structured ingredient database to generate text-based fragrance briefs, recommendations, and formulas, enriching and accelerating the perfumer's creative workflow while preserving each creator's artistic identity.
• Seed to Feel (Neurophysiological Methodology) Neurophysiological methodology that measures emotional responses to fragrances using EEG brain activity measurements and complementary biometric data, processed by a proprietary AI tool to generate a unique emotional signature for each perfumed product, registered as a patent in France, China, and the United States.
• cleanRscent (Eco-Designed Absolues) Range of eco-designed absolues and specialties based on patented technology, offering high olfactory performance with an authentic True to Nature profile, 100% free of hexane residues, for eco-conscious high-end perfumery, personal care, and home care applications.
• Neutral Plus (Odor-Neutralization Technology) Patented odor-neutralization technology developed by Robertet that eliminates unwanted odors using compositions based on alpha-acetylenic ketones and selected aldehyde mixtures, applied in home care, personal care, animal care, and industrial air treatment applications. Registered as a patent in France and internationally.
• ActiScent (Cosmetic-Active Fragrance Range) Range of fragrance products formulated with natural aromatic extracts selected for their beneficial and synergistic cosmetic properties, targeting specific skincare actions, developed using Robertet's cell culture laboratory evaluating over 400 natural aromatic raw materials.
• Damasty (Rosa Damascena Nutricosmetic Ingredient) Nutricosmetic ingredient derived from upcycled Rosa damascena petals, concentrated with polyphenols and complemented by melon SOD and acerola extract, clinically proven across four double-blind in vivo studies with 162 women participants to improve skin luminosity, radiance, and uniformity.
• Dimpless (Anti-Cellulite Nutricosmetic Ingredient) Natural nutricosmetic ingredient targeting body silhouette and the reduction of adipose tissue appearance, marketed since 2012 as the first oral ingredient with clinically demonstrated efficacy against cellulitis.
• Lipowheat (Wheat-Derived Phytoceramides) Wheat-derived phytoceramides that naturally restore essential ceramides for skin barrier function, addressing skin hydration and barrier integrity from within through nutricosmetic applications.
• Keranat (Hair Health Ingredient) Natural ingredient that reduces hair loss and supports healthy hair maintenance, developed through six years of research and two clinical studies demonstrating efficacy.
• SOD B (Superoxide Dismutase from Melon) One of the most potent antioxidants available, derived from a unique melon variety and optimized through Robertet's advanced encapsulation technologies. Produced by Bionov, a Robertet Group company and the world's only producer of SOD B.
• Holimel (Melon Extract for Skin Protection) Natural melon extract that reinforces the skin's natural antioxidant defenses, preventing oxidative stress and inflammation caused by environmental stressors and natural aging processes.
• Extramel (Melon Extract for Stress Relief) Natural ingredient for physical and mental well-being, produced through an ecological process without solvents or additives, concentrating all bioactive molecules of melon and naturally rich in SOD antioxidant.
• Melorun (Melon Extract for Athletic Recovery) Natural ingredient designed to support better recovery and optimal training, recommended by sports medicine physicians and validated by elite athletes, produced through an ecological process rich in superoxide dismutase (SOD).
• CROP Plant Cell Culture Platform (Aethera Biotech) Proprietary plant cell culture platform, protected by 8 patents, enabling laboratory-based growth of concentrated plant ingredients independent of climate, soil, or growing seasons. Developed by Aethera Biotech and deployed through the Robertet-Aethera 50-50 joint venture for sustainable cosmetic active ingredient production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Target of €80-100 million turnover in India by 2030 through Sonarome acquisition
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and supporting.

• Aethera BiotechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 202650-50 joint venture combining Aethera Biotech's proprietary CROP plant cell culture platform with Robertet's global distribution network spanning over 50 countries. This marks Robertet's first step into biotechnology and advances its 'Augmented Naturality' strategy. Aethera Biotech becomes Robertet's center of excellence for biotech developments. Phased investment over three years.
• GTT CommunicationsstrategicTechnology or IntegrationGTT provides Secure Connect SASE, Cloud Connect, and managed SD-WAN services across 50 sites spanning Europe, Middle East, Americas, and Asia. Enables cloud and AI adoption including NaturIA project, operational resilience for robotic production, and Industry 4.0 digital transformation. Partnership transforms Robertet from international artisan to global technology-enabled company.
• Aethera Biotech (subsidiary of Cereal Docks Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAethera Biotech founded 2016, employs 25 people in Camisano Vicentino, Italy (Veneto region). Specializes in phyto-complex biotechnologies through proprietary CROP platform. Partnership strengthens Robertet's biotechnology expertise and secures sustainable access to natural ingredients.
• Villa BlusupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiving accelerator and startup incubator dedicated to pioneering projects in naturalness and sustainability. Inaugurated 2023, supports approximately 10 innovative companies committed to naturality, benefiting from Robertet's expertise and network.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Others

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Direct peers

• Mane: Private French family-owned F&F house headquartered near Grasse. Most directly comparable peer given similar family-controlled structure, French heritage, integrated naturals sourcing, and balanced fragrance/flavor portfolio serving identical customer base.
• Symrise: German F&F company with strong position in natural ingredients, Diana food flavors, and cosmetic actives. Closely comparable to Robertet's diversified F&F plus Health & Beauty model, particularly in naturals and taste modulation.
• Takasago International Corporation: Japanese F&F manufacturer with global footprint and strong position in Asia-Pacific flavors and fragrances. Comparable to Robertet as a mid-tier full-service F&F supplier with proprietary aroma chemicals and natural ingredient sourcing capabilities.
• Sensient Technologies: US-listed supplier of flavors, fragrances, and natural colors with comparable diversification across F&F and specialty ingredient categories. Directly comparable in natural and synthetic color/flavor systems for food, beverage, and personal care customers.

Broad incumbents

• Givaudan: World's largest flavors and fragrances company headquartered in Switzerland with ~CHF 7B revenue. Directly comparable as a B2B supplier of fragrances, flavors, and natural ingredients to the same global brand customers that Robertet serves, though at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF): Major US-listed F&F company with diversified portfolio across taste, scent, nutrition, and health & biosciences. Comparable to Robertet across fragrance, flavor, and natural ingredient segments, with overlapping customers in food, beverage, personal care, and home care.

Regional players

• Privi Speciality Chemicals: India-based manufacturer of aroma chemicals and specialty ingredients. Comparable as a regional F&F ingredients supplier operating in the same Sonarome-adjacent geography and serving similar flavor and fragrance customers in Asia-Pacific.

Emerging players

• Croda International: UK-listed specialty chemicals company with strong personal care and beauty actives portfolio. Comparable to Robertet's Health & Beauty division in supplying sustainable, naturally-derived cosmetic ingredients to prestige beauty brands.
• Gattefossé: French specialty ingredients company focused on personal care and pharmaceutical lipid chemistry. Comparable to Robertet's Health & Beauty division in developing plant-derived active ingredients for cosmetics and nutricosmetics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A5 records

Investments1 record

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