A key region for the global fragrance industry.

North America is a key region in the global fragrance industry, with a well-developed market for home, personal care, and fine fragrance products.

The region includes a wide range of companies involved in the development, manufacture, and regulation of fragranced products. It is also home to long-standing partnerships between industry, academia, and authorities that support scientific and regulatory developments.

Fragrance plays a consistent role in daily life across North America — through familiar, functional products and a growing interest in product safety, sustainability, and transparency.

Through its network of member companies and supporting stakeholders, IFRA engages with partners in the region to promote global Standards and contribute to the responsible use of fragrance worldwide.

The Fragrance Creators Association represents the fragrance industry in North America as IFRA’s National Association for the United States and Canada.

Fragrance in North America: innovation, creativity and responsibility

Fragrance in daily life across North America
Fragrance plays a consistent role in daily life across North America — present in familiar, functional products that people use every day. There is a growing focus on product safety, sustainability, and transparency, reflecting consumer values and industry commitments.

The fragrance industry is a significant economic driver in the region, generating numerous jobs and fostering investments in research and technology. It also supports small businesses and farming communities in the United States and beyond, contributing to local and global economies.

Fragrance sector in North America: commitment and collaboration
The Fragrance Creators Association (FCA) serves as the IFRA national association for the fragrance industry in the United States and Canada.

Grounded in safety and driven by passion, FCA leads a network of member companies and collaborate with a wide range of partners to promote IFRA’s global Standards and the responsible use of fragrance worldwide. FCA is a modern, open-minded organization that values engagement and dialogue, educating all stakeholders about the science, safety, creativity, and innovation at the heart of fragrance.