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Perfumery, cosmetics and raw materials. Sourcing, market, regulation and the actors across Africa, the Gulf and Asia.

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Where the demand is

The Gulf

Oud, niche perfumery and the most demanding fragrance market in the world.

Analysis on The Gulf

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A niche perfumery boutique interior at dusk in a Gulf city, unbranded bottles on marble shelves, oud chips smoking in a burner and a dish of saffron on a wooden counter
Market & Pricing

Why niche perfume brands struggle in the Gulf

A stack of four handmade natural soap bars in cream, beige and terracotta tones, next to a sprig of dried flowers on a stone surface
Emerging Brands & Small Players

Which Dubai clean beauty brands actually scaled?

A smartphone with a blurred skincare app screen next to unbranded skincare bottles
Actors & Partnerships

Why North Africa keeps missing L'Oréal's Big Bang

A minimalist 'K-beauty' wall sign
Actors & Partnerships

How K-beauty is engineering its Saudi Arabia entry

A pile of dark, resin-dense oud wood chips on natural linen fabric
Raw Materials & Origins

Why oud is so expensive, and where it comes from

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