Emsa - Esencias Moles, a Barcelona-based company specializing in the design, creation and manufacture of bespoke perfumes and essences, closed fiscal 2024 with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 15 % over the last three years, exceeding 20 million euros. Part of this growth has been driven by the development of home fragrances and fine perfumes, which already account for over 50 % of sales.
These two categories have become increasingly important in EMSA's portfolio, thanks to growing demand from brands seeking differentiated olfactory propositions with their own identity. These are complemented by other product ranges, such as household and personal care products.
Since 2018, the third generation of the Moles family has been running the company with Alex Moles as Managing Director. Over these years, priority has been given to promoting its internationalization through the professionalization of the company and the pursuit of operational excellence with a capacity for constant innovation that responds to market trends and the needs of its customers. All the while retaining the original idea of creating meaningful essences that connect and endure.
Internationalization of Emsa
Today, Emsa operates in over 60 countries, with a strong presence in markets such as the Middle East, North Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Central America and the Caribbean. Its workforce of around one hundred professionals has grown by 14 % over the past year, and is divided between Europe, home to 70 %, and America, where the remainder are based.
Over the past two years, more than 50 % of profits have been devoted to innovation projects, as well as reinvestments aimed at operational excellence and service improvement.
From its headquarters in the Catalan capital, occupying 6,000 m² with state-of-the-art facilities, the team combines technical expertise and creativity to develop innovative olfactory solutions. "Our role in this ever-growing sector is the fruit of years of dedication and evolution. We are appreciated for our experience and technical expertise, but also for the way we bring innovation and personality to each fragrance. Developing in such a dynamic market demands commitment and passion, and that's precisely what all our creations reflect."says Alex Moles, Managing Director of Emsa.
Photo: Alex Moles, General Manager of Emsa Esencias Moles.
