What Dermo Pharmacie & Parfums does

Dermo Pharmacie & Parfums, S.A. is a privately held Barcelona-based company founded in 1978 that develops and manufactures pharmaceutical-grade perfumes, dermo-cosmetic products, and biocidal products. The company operates three product divisions: Dermopharmacy (sub-brands Generics, Natural Care, 1714, Stereo), Esencias y Perfumes (Pharmacie & Parfums and InArôme hypoallergenic lines), and Biocidas (Halley mosquito/insect repellents and pediculicides launched in 1998). All products are positioned around a "pharmaceutical rigor" quality standard rooted in professional pharmacy ethics, with aromatic raw materials historically sourced from firms in Paris, Geneva, and Grasse.

The company's proprietary technology centers on pharmaceutical-grade fragrance and cosmetic formulation, including the IS26 allergen-free fragrance platform commercialized through the InArôme line for cosmetic manufacturers seeking hypoallergenic solutions. Products are distributed primarily through pharmacy networks where pharmacists guide selection, supplemented by a B2B ingredient supply channel providing essences, solutions, laboratory equipment, and packaging for pharmaceutical perfume formulation, and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site (halleyrepelente.com) for the Halley biocide line. The company maintains a trilingual (Spanish, English, French) web presence indicating an international commercial posture, with documented operations primarily in Spain and Europe.

Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed. Commercial activities consist of B2C product sales through pharmacy channels and DTC channels for biocides, plus B2B supply of fragrance ingredients and packaging to cosmetic manufacturers. The company is structured as a Spanish Sociedad Anónima, is independently owned with no disclosed parent, investors, or founder-share data in the available sources, and provides no headcount, revenue, or financial disclosures in the input data.

Name

Dermo Pharmacie & Parfums

Legal name

Dermo Pharmacie & Parfums, S.A.

Website

https://dermopharmacieparfums.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dermo Pharmacie & Parfums, founded 1978 in Barcelona, develops pharmaceutical-grade perfumes, dermo-cosmetic products, and biocidal insecticides distributed through pharmacy channels across European markets with B2B and consumer presence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Cosmetics and Fragrances

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dermatology Specialty Pharmaceuticals (HLAIACAL)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical perfumes
• Dermocosmetic products
• Hypoallergenic fragrances
• Biocidal products
• Eau de cologne

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Perfumes: Perfumes formulated with pharmaceutical precision for the pharmaceutical sector, sold through pharmacy channels.
2. Dermo-pharmaceutical Cosmetics: Cosmetics for the dermo-pharmaceutical market including Natural Care (natural extracts), GENERICS (wide fragrance collection), Stereo (dermopharmaceutical perfumes), and 1714 (Eau de Cologne).
3. Biocides (Insect Repellents and Pediculicides): Biocide products including mosquito and insect repellents (Halley brand) and pediculicides for anti-lice treatments, launched in 1998 and achieving significant commercial success.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dermo Pharmacie & Parfums develops and manufactures pharmaceutical-grade perfumes, dermo-pharmaceutical cosmetics, and biocidal products including insect repellents and pediculicides. The company applies pharmaceutical rigor to fragrance formulation, offers proprietary IS26 allergen-free fragrance technology for cosmetic applications, and operates sub-brands such as Generics, Natural Care, 1714, Stereo, In Arôme, Pharmacie & Parfums, and Halley. Products are sold through pharmacy channels and supplied as raw fragrance ingredients to cosmetic manufacturers.

Product overview

Dermo Pharmacie & Parfums is a Barcelona-based company founded in 1978 operating in the aromatic and dermo-pharmaceutical sectors. The company offers a portfolio of fragrance sub-brands (Generics, Natural Care, 1714, Stereo) centered on pharmaceutical-grade perfumes, supplemented by the InArôme hypoallergenic perfume line for cosmetics. In 1998, the company expanded into the biocides division with the Halley brand of insect repellents and pediculicides. All products are distinguished by pharmaceutical rigor and quality standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GENERICS: Wide collection of great fragrances - selection of scents considering the most varied trends in perfumery.
• Natural Care
• 1714
• Stereo
• Halley
• IN Arom

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BrancamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrancam is a partner referenced on the Dermo Pharmacie & Parfums website. The Brancam logo appears on the site, linking to brancam.com, suggesting a distribution or brand relationship.
• Paris, Geneva and Grasse Perfumery FirmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorically, Dermo Pharmacie & Parfums began its activity in 1978 representing various prestigious firms from Paris, Geneva, and Grasse in the aromatic raw materials and high-class perfumery sector.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Puig: Barcelona-headquartered Spanish fragrance and fashion house (Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paco Rabanne). Directly comparable as a Spain-based fragrance manufacturer with similar positioning around pharmacy and selective distribution channels.
• ISDIN: Spanish dermo-cosmetics leader with pharmaceutical-grade positioning headquartered in Barcelona. Directly comparable product positioning (dermocosmetics sold through pharmacy channels) and overlapping customer base of pharmacy-recommended products.
• Laboratorios Leti: Spanish dermo-pharmaceutical laboratory specializing in dermatology products distributed through pharmacy channels. Comparable as a niche Spanish pharma-grade personal care company selling into the same pharmacy channel with similar product positioning.
• Cantabria Labs: Spanish dermocosmetics company (Heliocare, Endocare, Neoretin) with strong pharmacy distribution across Europe. Directly comparable as a Spanish pharma-grade skincare brand sold through the same pharmacy channels.
• Laboratorios Uriach: Spanish pharmaceutical and consumer health company with a long history (1838) and significant pharmacy channel presence. Comparable as a Spain-based pharma/personal care manufacturer leveraging pharmacy distribution with similar heritage-driven positioning.

Broad incumbents

• L'Oréal: Global beauty and personal care leader with significant dermatological beauty (La Roche-Posay, Vichy, SkinCeuticals) and fragrance (Lancôme, YSL, Giorgio Armani) divisions. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in the same dermo-cosmetic and fragrance categories, though with vastly greater scale and resources.
• Beiersdorf: German personal care major behind NIVEA, Eucerin, and La Prairie. Comparable as a broad incumbent with strong dermo-cosmetic positioning (Eucerin) sold through pharmacy channels, though operating at much greater scale across global markets.
• Givaudan: Swiss global leader in fragrance and flavor ingredients manufacturing. Comparable on the B2B fragrance ingredient supply side of the business and the underlying perfumery expertise, though operating at vastly greater scale across global B2B customers.
• Firmenich: Swiss fragrance and flavor house (now part of DSM-Firmenich) with deep expertise in hypoallergenic and natural ingredient formulation. Comparable on the B2B fragrance technology and ingredient supply side, particularly relevant to the IS26 allergen-free positioning.

Regional players

• Laboratoires Boiron: French homeopathic pharmaceutical company with selective pharmacy distribution in France and select European markets. Comparable as a pharmacy-distributed consumer health/dermo brand with similar pharmaceutical rigor positioning, though focused on homeopathy rather than cosmetics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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