12.20.22
Hugo Boss and Coty have renewed their license agreement.
Established in 2016, the partnership has been extended beyond 2035 and includes all Boss and Hugo fragrances for men and women.
"Our Claim 5 growth strategy is broad-based. We want to grow across all regions, touchpoints, and brands, as well as in all product areas,” explained Daniel Grieder, CEO of Hugo Boss AG. “We are excited to continue our successful partnership with Coty and are convinced that we have the right partner at our side to exploit the full potential of Boss and Hugo in the global fragrance business.”
Following the license renewal, which includes no material changes in licensing terms, Coty has no sizeable license up for renewal in the next six years. The average remaining duration of Coty’s top six licenses – which together account for over 80% of Coty’s prestige fragrance business – is now approximately 10 years.
Aspirations of a Leading Global Role in Men's Fragrances
Hugo Boss aspires to claim a leading global role in men's fragrances and will place particular emphasis on the US market in the coming years. The joint future developments will complement the successful Boss Bottled range and fully reflect the Be Your Own Boss brand platform, according to the company. In addition, Hugo Boss plans to continue expanding its share of Boss women's fragrances in key European markets and lay the foundation for this segment to grow into the US market.
“We are delighted to extend our highly successful partnership with Hugo Boss, one of the leading premium fragrance brands in our portfolio,” said Sue Y. Nabi, CEO, Coty. “Together, we have created many iconic male fragrances, which have been enthusiastically received by consumers, and we look forward to build on these successes.”
Another strategic focus area is the strengthening of the top of the brand’s fragrance range, Boss the Collection. This expansion will specifically enhance the relevance of Boss in specialty markets such as the Middle East and China.
The existing offering for men and women under the Hugo brand will also be reinvented to sharpen the focus on young target groups, including Gen Z, and to fully reflect the brands new Hugo Your Way platform, the company said.