Robertet Group（罗伯特集团）is a globally renowned French company specializing in the creation of natural raw materials, fragrances, flavors, and active ingredients. Headquartered in Grasse, France—the historic heart of the global perfume industry—Robertet is distinguished for its deep vertical integration and commitment to 100% natural solutions across the olfactory and taste spectrums.
Company Background
Founded in 1850, Robertet Group is a family-owned enterprise with over 170 years of history and expertise in aromatic plants, extraction, and formulation. It is one of the very few global companies that controls the entire supply chain from seed to scent, ensuring traceability, sustainability, and superior quality across all product categories.
With subsidiaries in over 50 countries and production facilities in France, the United States, Brazil, China, India, South Africa, and Turkey, Robertet serves more than 1,800 clients globally, including many of the world’s top perfume, cosmetics, and food & beverage brands.
Core Business
Robertet Group operates in four main sectors:
- Natural Raw Materials: Cultivation, extraction, and processing of essential oils, absolutes, resinoids, and botanical extracts.
- Fragrances: Design and supply of scent compositions for fine fragrances, personal care, home care, and air care.
- Flavors: Development of flavorings for food, beverages, confectionery, dairy, and nutritional products.
- Active Ingredients: Botanically-derived compounds for skincare, nutraceuticals, and cosmetic actives.
Product Portfolio
Natural Raw Materials
- Over 800 natural references, including:
- Lavender, Rose, Patchouli, Vetiver, Jasmine, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang
- Produced through steam distillation, solvent extraction, and CO₂ supercritical extraction.
- Products used as foundational elements in perfumery, aromatherapy, and natural cosmetics.
Fragrances
- Tailor-made compositions for:
- Fine Fragrances
- Personal Care (body wash, shampoo, skincare)
- Home Fragrance (candles, diffusers, air fresheners)
- Cutting-edge creative centers in Paris, New York, and Shanghai.
- Over 400 new fragrances launched annually.
Flavors
- Natural and nature-identical flavors for:
- Beverages (carbonated, juices, dairy drinks)
- Bakery & Confectionery
- Snacks and Savory Products
- Expertise in masking agents, flavor enhancers, and natural taste modulators.
Active Ingredients
- High-performance botanical actives for:
- Skin hydration, anti-aging, brightening, and antioxidant applications
- Proprietary actives include:
- Hydraskin™, Detoxophane™, Lipolami™
- Applications in both cosmetics and functional foods.
Unique Selling Proposition
- Vertical Integration: Full control from seed to final formulation.
- Sustainability Leadership: Investment in organic cultivation, fair trade sourcing, and biodiversity preservation.
- Pioneers in Naturals: Over 95% of Robertet’s fragrance and flavor formulations are based on natural materials.
- Customized Co-creation: Collaborations with brands for exclusive and trend-driven product development.
Global Presence
- Headquarters: Grasse, France
- Manufacturing: France, USA, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, China
- R&D and Creative Centers: Paris, New York, Shanghai, Singapore
- Serving over 1,800 clients across 50+ countries
Financial Highlights
- Listed on Euronext Paris (Ticker: RBT.PA)
- 2023 Revenue: €700 million+
- Export accounts for over 65% of total turnover
- Continuous investment in R&D (over €25 million annually)
Certifications & Compliance
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000
- Ecocert, COSMOS, Halal, Kosher, and Fair for Life certified for selected products
- Compliance with REACH, IFRA, FEMA, EU & FDA flavor regulations
Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing
- 100% traceability for raw materials sourced from over 60 countries
- Partnerships with farming communities in Madagascar, India, Indonesia, and North Africa
- Over 1,000 hectares of organic-certified fields
- Committed to carbon neutrality and regenerative agriculture practices
Industry Recognition
- Recognized as one of the Top 10 Global Flavor & Fragrance Companies
- Winner of Sustainable Beauty Awards, Sustainable Leadership Award, and Best Natural Ingredient awards at in-cosmetics
- Featured in Perfumer & Flavorist, CosmeticsDesign, and Food Ingredients First
Innovations & Achievements
- First global company to offer 100% natural fragrance and flavor portfolios
- Launched Biogarde™, a natural preservation system for clean-label foods
- Developed scent delivery technologies for long-lasting home care applications
- Pioneered carbon footprint tracking system for every product formulation
Robertet Group continues to shape the future of natural innovation through a perfect blend of artistry, sustainability, and science—delivering nature's best to the fragrance, flavor, and wellness markets worldwide.
