Vabel Laboratoire

What Vabel Laboratoire does

Vabel Laboratoire is the operational brand under Groupe Vabel, a French cosmetics and perfumery manufacturing group founded in 1969. The group operates as a full-service industrial subcontractor for cosmetics, fragrances, and personal care products, with 7-9 production sites and 3 logistics sites supporting 13 subsidiaries. In parallel with its B2B contract manufacturing business, Vabel operates and distributes a portfolio of owned and licensed brands — including Jacomo Paris, Inessence Paris, Pierre Cardin Fragrance (licensed), Mrs Potters, Corine de Farme, Institut Phyto, Cottage, Brumisateur Evian, Flornet, Les Wouf, and Pet Friends — across mass market, pharmacy/health professional, and luxury distribution channels.

The company serves three principal customer segments: mass-market retail, pharmacy and health professional channels, and luxury distribution. Its business model combines contract manufacturing revenue (B2B subcontracting for third-party customers) with brand-driven revenue from owned and licensed products sold across its distribution network. The group employs approximately 2,000 people and operates in 60 countries, with subsidiaries including Sarbec Cosmetics, Jacomo Production, and Felt. No disclosed financials, funding history, or revenue figures are available in the input data.

Vabel's strategic posture emphasizes a "Made in France" manufacturing identity, multi-category brand licensing, and selective new product launches. Recent brand additions (Les Wouf, Pet Friends, Cottage, Flornet, Brumisateur Evian) suggest ongoing portfolio diversification beyond traditional perfumery into adjacent personal care and pet care categories. The company's planned participation at TFWA 2026 in Cannes indicates an emerging focus on travel retail as a distribution channel.

Name

Vabel Laboratoire

Legal name

Groupe Vabel

Website

https://groupe-vabel.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vabel Laboratoire is the operational brand of Groupe Vabel, a French contract cosmetics manufacturer and brand operator founded in 1969, serving mass-market, pharmacy, and luxury distribution channels across 60 countries via B2B subcontracting and a portfolio of owned and licensed brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Cosmetic Manufacturing

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRADANAD

Personal Fragrances (Perfume, Cologne, Body Sprays)

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Consumer Fragrances & Personal Care Manufacturing (Non-cosmetic)

Keywords

• Contract cosmetic manufacturing
• Perfumery production services
• Industrial subcontracting cosmetics
• Private label cosmetics
• Beauty product formulation

Headquarters

HQ city

St.-Quentin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing / Subcontracting: B2B manufacturing services for brands seeking industrial partner for cosmetic and perfumery products, operating across mass market, pharmacy, and luxury distribution channels.
2. Own Brands and Licenses: Commercialization of proprietary brands and licensed products including perfumery brands (Jacomo Paris, Pierre Cardin Fragrance, Inessence Paris), cosmetic brands (Corine de Farme, Institut Phyto), and animal wellness products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Groupe Vabel is a French industrial subcontractor that conceives, formulates, manufactures, conditions (packages), and stores cosmetic, perfumery, makeup, health, and impregnated wipe products for client brands across mass-market, pharmacy, and luxury distribution channels. In parallel, the group commercializes its own proprietary brands (Jacomo Paris, Inessence Paris, Corine de Farme, On-line, Institut Phyto, Cottage, Brumisateur Evian, Flornet, Les Wouf, Pet Friends) and operates licensed perfume brands (Pierre Cardin Fragrance, Mrs Potters) under licensing agreements.

Product overview

Groupe Vabel is a French cosmetics and perfumery manufacturing group offering both B2B industrial subcontracting services and owned/licensed consumer brands. The B2B services encompass design, formulation, manufacturing, and packaging (conditioning) of cosmetic, perfumery, makeup, health, and impregnated wipe products distributed through mass market, pharmacy, and luxury channels. The proprietary brands portfolio includes luxury fragrances (Jacomo Paris, Inessence Paris), mass-market cosmetics (Corine de Farme, On-line, Institut Phyto, Cottage, Brumisateur Evian, Flornet), pet wellness brands (Les Wouf, Pet Friends), and licensed perfume brands (Pierre Cardin Fragrance, Mrs Potters). The company operates 9 production sites and 3 logistics sites with 2000 employees across 13 subsidiaries in 60 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jacomo Paris: Luxury perfumery brand recognized for its elegant universe, creative heritage, and refined approach to French perfumery.
• Inessance Paris
• Pierre Cardin Fragrance
• Mrs. Potters
• Corine de Farme
• On-Line
• Institut Phyto
• Cottage
• Les Wouf
• Pet Friends
• Brumisateur Evian
• Flornet

Products and services

• Industrial subcontracting services (sous-traitance industrielle cosmétique) Full-service B2B contract manufacturing offering covering conception, formulation, manufacturing, conditioning (packaging), and storage of cosmetic, perfumery, makeup, health, and impregnated wipe products for client brands across mass-market, pharmacy, and luxury distribution channels.
• Jacomo Paris Owned luxury perfumery brand recognized for its elegant universe, creative heritage, and refined approach to French perfumery, distributed through selective, duty free, and travel retail channels.
• Pierre Cardin Fragrance Licensed perfumery brand commercialized under the Pierre Cardin fashion house name.
• Inessence Paris Parfumery brand featured in the group's portfolio.
• Mrs Potters Parfumery brand in the group's licensed portfolio.
• Corine de Farme Cosmetic brand in the company's portfolio.
• On-line Cosmetic brand in the company's portfolio.
• Institut Phyto Cosmetic brand in the company's portfolio.
• Cottage Cosmetic brand in the company's portfolio.
• Brumisateur Evian Cosmetic brand featuring Evian thermal water facial mist spray products.
• Flornet Cosmetic brand in the company's portfolio.
• Les Wouf Pet wellness and animal health brand.
• Pet Friends Pet wellness and animal health brand.
• Cosmétique (facial care, body care, toiletries) Cosmetic and skincare products including facial care, body care, and toiletries.
• Parfumerie (fragrance products) Fragrance and perfumery products including perfumes and scented products.
• Désinfection (disinfection and sanitization products) Disinfection and sanitization products.
• Lingettes (impregnated wipes and disposable hygiene) Impregnated wipes and disposable hygiene products.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Intercos Group: Italian contract manufacturer of cosmetic products (makeup, skincare, fragrance) for global prestige and mass-market brands. Comparable vertical integration, B2B model, and multi-channel brand portfolio structure to Vabel.
• Cosfibel Group: European provider of cosmetic packaging, full-service solutions, and promotional products for beauty brands. Comparable to Vabel in serving perfume and cosmetics clients with design, formulation, and packaging services.
• Albea Group: Global leader in beauty packaging and full-service solutions for cosmetics, perfumery, and skincare brands. Directly comparable to Vabel's integrated packaging and manufacturing service offering for beauty brands.
• Fareva: French-headquartered contract manufacturer of cosmetics, perfumery, pharmaceuticals, and home care products. Closely comparable to Vabel as a B2B industrial subcontractor serving the same mass-market, pharmacy, and luxury beauty customer base across Europe.
• Stragen Pharma: French-based contract development and manufacturing organization covering dermo-cosmetics, OTC, and medical devices. Comparable to Vabel's pharmacy and health professional segment with regulatory-grade manufacturing capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Coty Inc. Global beauty company with mass-market cosmetics, fragrances, and professional beauty brands. Overlaps with Vabel in fragrance manufacturing and pharmacy distribution, though Coty is brand-led rather than contract manufacturing.
• Puig: Spanish family-owned global fashion and fragrance company with portfolio of prestige brands and selective distribution. Comparable end-market segment (luxury and selective perfumery) that Vabel serves through Jacomo Paris and the Luxe channel.
• L'Oréal: Global beauty giant with own brand portfolio across mass, pharmacy, and luxury channels. Comparable end-market exposure to Vabel but operates its own manufacturing rather than serving as a subcontractor.

Emerging players

• McBride plc: European manufacturer of private-label and contract-manufactured personal care, household, and hygiene products. Comparable adjacency in contract manufacturing of personal care lines and impregnated wipes.

Others

• Laboratoires Sarbec (parent group): Noted as Groupe Vabel is the operating parent of Sarbec Cosmetics; included for completeness rather than as a true external peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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