What Cinq Sur Cinq does

Cinq Sur Cinq is a French consumer health brand specializing in anti-mosquito and anti-tick repellent products, owned by Laboratoire Chauvin SAS and operating under the Bausch+Lomb umbrella. The company is headquartered in Montpellier, France, and holds the #1 position among mosquito repellent brands sold in French pharmacies based on IQVIA sell-out data. Its product portfolio spans ~20 SKUs across preventive formats (sprays, sticks, roll-ons, bracelets, electric diffusers, fabric sprays) and soothing/after-bite treatments (creams, gels, pens), organized by use case (Tropical zones, Temperate zones, Family, Baby) and by active ingredient family (IR3535-based synthetic repellents and Eucalyptus citriodora- or Lavandin-based plant-derived repellents).

The brand's technology stack is built on biocide chemistry and dermatological formulation rather than software. Key technical differentiators include the BornWithTechnology bracelet system (patented polymer diffusion releasing active ingredients for up to 15 days per polymer), tiered IR3535 concentrations (10% for newborns, 20% for family/pregnant women, 25% for temperate zones, 35% for tropical high-risk zones), and water-based plant-derived formulas such as Spray Citriodora Tropic. Tick-specific products are classified as Class I medical devices with CE marking, adding a regulatory layer. The brand has been independently validated by 60 Millions de Consommateurs (N°1 in 2024) and Meilleur Produit Pharma (2026 for two SKUs).

Cinq Sur Cinq operates a direct-to-consumer business model mediated through pharmacy and parapharmacy retail channels, with no direct e-commerce presence on its owned website. Revenue is generated from unit-priced retail sales across its SKU range, with the brand's go-to-market leaning heavily on content marketing (insect-identification guides, disease information, travel preparation tool) for SEO-driven top-of-funnel demand and on pharmacist recommendations for bottom-of-funnel conversion. The end-customer base is segmented into three primary groups: French and European travelers, tropical-zone travelers, and sensitive populations (pregnant women and children from birth), with a secondary segment for after-bite care consumers. Geographic footprint is limited to France and French overseas territories.

Name

Cinq Sur Cinq

Legal name

Laboratoire Chauvin SAS

Website

https://cinq-cinq.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cinq Sur Cinq is a French anti-mosquito and anti-tick repellent brand owned by Laboratoire Chauvin SAS (Bausch+Lomb group), sold exclusively through French pharmacies and serving families, travelers, and sensitive populations including pregnant women and children from birth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Health Insect Repellents

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Insect Repellents (Topical & Spatial) (CRAJAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insect & Pest Control (Indoor/Outdoor Insecticides, Repellents, Traps) (CRADAKAJ), Natural/Green Pest Control Products (CRAJAHAK)

Keywords

• Insect repellent products
• Mosquito protection sprays
• Consumer health pharmacy
• After-bite treatments
• Tick removal kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Consumer mosquito/tick repellent products: Cinq Sur Cinq generates revenue through the sale of anti-mosquito and anti-tick consumer products including sprays, sticks, roll-ons, bracelets, diffuseurs, and soothing/after-bite treatments. Products are sold through pharmacy and parapharmacy retail channels. The brand is positioned as the leading mosquito repellent brand sold in pharmacies in France (IQVIA data).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cinq Sur Cinq manufactures and sells a range of anti-mosquito and tick repellent consumer products including sprays, sticks, roll-ons, bracelets, electric diffusers, and soothing after-bite treatments, distributed exclusively through pharmacy and parapharmacy channels in France. The product range uses biocide active ingredients such as IR3535 and plant-based Citriodora (Eucalyptus citriodora oil), with specific formulations for tropical zones, temperate zones, families, pregnant women, babies, and children.

Product overview

Cinq Sur Cinq is a comprehensive anti-mosquito and insect protection brand available exclusively in pharmacies and parapharmacies in France. The product portfolio includes preventive products (sprays, creams, sticks, bracelets, diffusers, fabric sprays) organized by use case (Family, Tropical, Temperate zones) and soothing/after-bite treatments (roll-ons, gels, creams, pens). Key active ingredients include IR3535 (synthetic repellent), eucalyptus citriodora oil (plant-based), and lavandin. Products are designed for the whole family with specific formulations for newborns, babies, children, adults, and pregnant women. The brand holds the position of leading mosquito repellent sold in pharmacies in France (IQVIA data).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spray Famille Anti-mosquito lotion adapted for sensitive skin, suitable for pregnant women and children from 6 months. Contains IR3535 at 20%, effective up to 10 hours against mosquitoes and 5 hours against ticks. Biocide product.
• Spray Tropic Reinforced anti-mosquito lotion for stays in high-risk tropical zones. Contains IR3535 at 35%, recognized by WHO and European Commission for efficacy. Biocide product.
• Spray Tropic Monoï Reinforced anti-mosquito lotion with monoi scent, ideal for stays in high-risk tropical zones. Contains IR3535 at 35%, suitable for pregnant women and children from 24 months. Provides up to 14 hours of mosquito protection.
• Cinq sur Cinq Bébé (Baby Lotion) Anti-mosquito lotion specifically adapted for newborns, with dosage ensuring good skin tolerance. Contains IR3535 at 10%, suitable from birth. Biocide product.
• Zones Tempérées France Europe Anti-mosquito lotion for temperate zones (France, Europe) and outdoor activities. Contains IR3535 at 25%, effective up to 14 hours against mosquitoes and 5 hours against ticks.
• Spray Citriodora Tropic Mosquito repellent formulated with plant-based active ingredient Eucalyptus citriodora oil. Effective up to 8 hours against mosquitoes and 4 hours against ticks. Water-based formula, dermatologically tested.
• Roll-On Citriodora Portable roll-on mosquito repellent with Eucalyptus citriodora oil. Effective up to 7 hours against mosquitoes and 4 hours against ticks. Contains Aloe Vera; suitable from 6 months.
• Crème Anti-Moustique Anti-mosquito cream ideal for dry skin types, including children and darker skin. Contains 10% Eucalyptus citriodora oil, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera, and Defensil Plus complex. Non-greasy texture; suitable from 12 months.
• Sticks Tropic and Famille Easy-to-use wide repellent sticks in two variants: Stick Tropic (IR3535 35% and Citriodora 10%, for children from 24 months) and Stick Famille (IR3535 20% and Citriodora 10%, for pregnant women and children from 6 months, up to 8 hours effectiveness). French innovation allowing application without hand contact.
• Bracelets Anti-Moustiques Anti-mosquito bracelets developed in France using BornWithTechnology with a patented polymer ensuring progressive active diffusion for up to 15 days per polymer (2 rechargeable cases of 15 days each, totaling 30 days). Waterproof, suitable for children from 3 years. Contains Eucalyptus citriodora oil and lavandin.
• Diffuseur Citriodora Electric diffuser with Eucalyptus-based repellent protecting up to 45 nights / 8-hour cycles in a 30 m³ room. Protects against common (Culex) and tiger (Aedes) mosquitoes, and vectors of Zika, Chikungunya, and Dengue.
• Spray Vêtements & Tissus 100ml Anti-mosquito lotion specifically formulated for treating and impregnating clothing and fabrics. Does not stain, odorless. Also effective against ticks, chiggers, flies, and horseflies. Suitable from 12 months.
• Spray Tissus 250ml Larger format fabric treatment spray for mosquito protection. Effective up to 8 hours against mosquitoes and 6 hours against ticks. Can treat at least 15 garments of 1 m² each.
• Spray Anti-Tiques Skin spray protecting against ticks for 6 hours in infested zones during outdoor activities. Suitable for children from 12 months. Classified as a medical device.
• Kit spécial tiques Tick removal kit for humans and animals. Contains 2 tick removers, 2 cleaning wipes, 4 bandages, and illustrated instructions. Pocket format for travel and outdoor activities. Class I medical device with CE marking by TUV.
• Roll-On Apaisant Soothing roll-on with Tiaré flower scent for rapid skin relief after bites. Contains lavandin essential oil and peppermint. Suitable for children from 3 years and pregnant women. Cosmetic product.
• Gel Crépitant Apaisant Sparkling soothing gel with intense cold effect and crackling micro-bubbles for relieving bites and itching. Contains witch hazel, allantoin, and bisabolol. For children from 3 years.
• Crème Apaisante Soothing cream calming insect bites, plant contact, itching, and irritations. Contains calendula, chamomile, lavender, and menthol. Plant-based active ingredients.
• Stylo Apaisant Soothing pen for immediate relief from insect bites (mosquitoes, bees, wasps), jellyfish contact, and stinging plants like nettles. Contains Alpine plant extracts and film-forming technology. Vegan; allows 50–60 uses. Suitable for children from 1 year.
• Stylo Apaisant Effet Glaçon Ice-effect soothing roll-on for rapid relief from insect bites and plant contact. Immediate ice effect with rapid relief, easy and precise application. Contains peppermint and Aloe Vera. For children from 36 months.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 14 hours mosquito protection (Spray Tropic Monoï with 35% IR3535)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Laboratoire Chauvin SAScoreOthersLaboratoire Chauvin SAS is the parent company and publisher of the Cinq Sur Cinq brand. Headquartered in Montpellier, France, with a registered capital of 3,039,000 euros, the company specializes in mosquito and tick repellent products. Pierre Guibourg is listed as the responsible for publication.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Care Plus: Dutch travel-health brand offering insect repellents, tick tools, and bite treatment across European pharmacies and outdoor retail; overlaps with Cinq Sur Cinq's tropical-zone traveler and tick-protection categories.
• Autan: SC Johnson's European mosquito repellent brand available in both pharmacies and mass retail; competes on tropical/temperate-zone positioning with broader geographic reach across France and continental Europe.
• Apaisyl: French pharmacy insect-protection brand offering repellents and after-bite products with comparable family-safety positioning; competes in the same pharmacy channel with overlapping target customers.
• Insect Ecran: French pharmacy-channel mosquito repellent brand with similar IR3535/citriodora-based formulations and family-segmented SKUs; competes head-to-head with Cinq Sur Cinq for French pharmacist recommendation and shelf space.
• Mosi-guard: Plant-based mosquito repellent brand using lemon eucalyptus oil, sold in European pharmacies; competes on the natural-citriodora segment with comparable efficacy and positioning.
• Akiless (Pierre Fabre): Anti-mosquito product line by Pierre Fabre, a major French dermo-cosmetic and pharmaceutical group; positioned in pharmacies with family and sensitive-skin formulations comparable to Cinq Sur Cinq.
• Moustidose: Mosquito repellent brand historically owned by Viatris (formerly Mylan) and distributed in French pharmacies; competes directly with Cinq Sur Cinq on tropical-zone and family repellent SKUs in the same channel.

Broad incumbents

• Off!: Global mass-market mosquito repellent brand by SC Johnson available in supermarkets, pharmacies, and travel retail; competes on price and broad availability rather than pharmacy-channel credibility.

Regional players

• Bogena: Insect repellent brand primarily distributed in Southern European markets (notably Italy) with pharmacy-channel presence; comparable product formats but different primary geography than Cinq Sur Cinq's France-centric distribution.

Emerging players

• Pranarôm: Belgian/French aromatherapy and plant-based essential-oil brand with mosquito repellent and after-bite offerings; partial overlap with Cinq Sur Cinq's plant-based Citriodora positioning rather than direct head-to-head competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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