ESSENCES & PARFUMS acquired by SAGARD
Context
Sagard acquired a majority stake in Essences & Parfums from Trajan, which exited the business alongside minority investors Bpifrance, Smalt Capital, and the original founders. The transaction, completed following a swift three-month competitive process managed by an investment bank, saw strong interest from both financial sponsors and industrial players. The current management team, led by President Samuel Desprets, significantly reinvested in the deal. The transaction was financed via a unitranche debt facility provided by Eurazeo. The strategic roadmap under Sagard's ownership focuses on establishing local offices in the Middle East and Asia to strengthen the group's regional proximity and launching an external growth strategy to consolidate the fragrance market.
It is worth noting that the fund Trajan took control of Essences & Parfums through an LBO in 2023.
ESSENCES & PARFUMS, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 15x–25x, representing a premium to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x).
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Target
Essences & Parfums is a specialized fragrance house providing bespoke aromatic compositions for the B2B market. The company excels in the creation and production of perfume concentrates used in fine perfumery and cosmetics. It has established a significant international footprint, particularly in high-growth regions such as the Middle East and Asia. Under recent management, the firm has professionalized its creative and commercial operations while maintaining its artisanal heritage, successfully positioning itself as a key supplier for international cosmetic and luxury brands.
Ent. Value
€100–350M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
2x–6x
EV / EBITDA
15x–25x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
Other operations with ESSENCES & PARFUMS
Other operations with ESSENCES & PARFUMS
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/2023 | TRAJAN | ESSENCES & PARFUMS | FRANCE | Flavors & Fragrances |
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Valuation range: EV €100–350M
Revenue range: €10–30M
EBITDA range: €5–25M
EV/Revenue range: 2x - 6x
EV/EBITDA range: 15x - 25x
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Target: essences & parfums
Acquirer: sagard