Recently, international fragrance and flavor giant Givaudan announced that it has successfully acquired the well-known US fragrance company Belle Aire Creations. The specific financial terms were not disclosed.
Givaudan stated that the acquisition marks an important milestone in advancing its 2030 strategy, aimed at strengthening its presence among local and regional clients in North America and further enhancing its creative service capabilities in the region. Public information shows that Belle Aire Creations was founded in 1982 by fragrance expert Don Conover Sr. and brothers Richard and Charles David, with a core vision of “flexibly delivering high-quality fragrance development services.” Over the years, the company has invested heavily in talent, technology, and resources, earning a reputation for innovation and customer satisfaction.
Givaudan CEO Gilles Andrier said: “We are delighted to welcome Belle Aire Creations into the Givaudan family. With its strong influence among local and regional customers—combined with Givaudan’s global creative expertise and innovation capabilities—we will be able to serve the dynamic North American market more closely and efficiently.”
As part of the integration plan, Stacey David will continue to lead Belle Aire Creations. “This collaboration will carry forward our entrepreneurial spirit and customer-focused philosophy, while preserving our distinctive client partnerships and benefiting from global resources,” said Belle Aire Creations CEO Stacey David.
Notably, Givaudan has continued to strengthen its global regional footprint this year:
• In early September, the company acquired a majority stake in Vollmens Fragrances Ltda, a leading Brazilian fragrance manufacturer, enhancing its ability to serve customers across Latin America.
• In the same month, Givaudan expanded its presence in China, breaking ground on a 360-million-yuan South China R&D and production center in Guangzhou, covering R&D, manufacturing, and creative collaboration.
In terms of performance, Givaudan recorded CHF 5.743 billion in sales during the first three quarters of the year, up 5.7% year-on-year. Its fragrance and beauty segment achieved sales of CHF 2.923 billion, representing 8% year-on-year growth.
