3 Perfume Retail Kiosk Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Perfume Retail Kiosk

The global perfume market is growing rapidly, a trend attributed to increased awareness of luxury and exotic fragrances. Among the end users, the fragrance market is segmented into male, female, and unisex. However, the females account for a higher value luxury perfume market share.

To start a perfume kiosk, understand the market potential and conduct proper research. Select a niche and an ideal location for your perfume business. To keep the business running, create a sourcing plan and scout the competition.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a perfume retail kiosk:

1. Alfred Lane ($228K/year)

Rafael Hernandez, founder of Alfred Lane, came up with the idea for his solid cologne business while traveling and experiencing the hassles of transporting liquid cologne. He noticed a pattern and a problem to be solved, and after researching and experimenting with formulas, he created a line of handcrafted solid colognes for men that are easier to travel with. With initial sales on Shopify and successful placements in local boutiques, Alfred Lane now generates $19k a month in revenue.

How much they make: $228K/year
How much did it cost to start: $2K
Current team size: 1

How I Started A $19K/Month Personal And Home Fragrances Brand

Founder Rafael Hernandez launched Alfred Lane, a line of handcrafted personal and home fragrances, generating $19k in monthly revenue with 50% attributed to online and wholesale sales, while expanding to 65 stores across 6 countries and expanding to Europe and South America.

About

Rafael started Alfred Lane over 11 years ago

Revenue

Rafael grew the business to $19K/month

Costs

It cost Rafael $2000 to start the business

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3. Alfred Lane

Alfred Lane is a line of fragrances featuring personal care products and home goods — striving to elevate the essence of gentlemen everywhere. We handcraft solid colognes, roll-on cologne, incense cones and candles in small batches using quality ingredients. Our goods are made in the USA.

How much they make: $228K/year
Where they're located: Miami, FL, USA
How much did it cost to start: $2K
Current team size: 1