At what enterprise value was ESSENCES & PARFUMS acquired in 2026?

During the acquisition of ESSENCES & PARFUMS by SAGARD in 2026, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 350M EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Industry & Manufacturing industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.6x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of ESSENCES & PARFUMS when it was acquired by SAGARD?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for ESSENCES & PARFUMS is in the range of 15x - 25x. For comparison, the Industry & Manufacturing sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.6x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was ESSENCES & PARFUMS acquired by SAGARD?

ESSENCES & PARFUMS was acquired by SAGARD in 2026.

What was the revenue of ESSENCES & PARFUMS at the time of the deal?

The revenue of ESSENCES & PARFUMS at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of ESSENCES & PARFUMS during the acquisition?

ESSENCES & PARFUMS's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

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02/2026

ESSENCES & PARFUMS acquired by SAGARD

FRANCE Chemicals & Materials / Specialty Chemicals / Flavors & Fragrances EV 100M - 350M EUR

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 in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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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.

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Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
05/2023	TRAJAN	ESSENCES & PARFUMS	FRANCE	Flavors & Fragrances

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

Revenue range: 10M - 30M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Target: essences & parfums

Acquirer: sagard