The Power of Fragrance: Revealing 2024 Cosmetics Ingredient Trends
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Scents are no longer just the territory of perfume; they are now a key factor influencing purchase decisions across lip, face, and nail care categories. Revuze’s “Fragrance Ingredient Trends in Cosmetics” report dives deep into this sensory shift, analyzing 131,575 unique consumer reviews collected from January 2024 to October 2024 on platforms like Amazon, Sephora, Ulta, Macy’s, and more.
The report identifies the most influential fragrance trends, spotlights the key scents shaping consumer sentiment, and highlights the products and brands that are leading this evolution. By exploring consumer feedback, the report sheds light on which fragrances captivate customers and which categories are most impacted by this shift.
From dessert-inspired lip care to nostalgic face care aromas and fresh, botanical nail care fragrances, this report offers an in-depth view of the rising role of fragrance in the beauty experience. Brands can leverage these insights to fine-tune product development, enhance marketing messaging, and create stronger emotional connections with their customers.
During 2024, there was a 119% increase in mentions of ingredients related to fragrances in cosmetic product reviews compared to 2023.
The Lip Category had the largest discussion volume for fragrances compared to other categories as well as the highest increase in fragrance related mentions at 60% YoY increase.
Eye was the only category to decline in fragrance related mentions.
The Lip Category took center stage in 2024 with 13,538 fragrance-related ingredient mentions and a remarkable 60% growth.
Fueled by dessert-inspired scents, these products tap into consumers’ cravings for comfort and indulgence. Beyond beauty essentials, lip products now deliver a multi-sensory experience – turning daily routines into moments of joy, nostalgia, and self-care.
Vanilla, Chocolate, and Cotton Candy are the top three most discussed scents in the lip category for 2024, showing significant growth compared to 2023.
This increase reflects a shift from ‘regular’ fragrances to baking and dessert-inspired scents, highlighting consumer preference for sweet, nostalgic, and comforting aromas in lip products.
The Vanilla scent is a growing trend in the lip care category, appearing across balms, oils, and liquid treatments.
Consumers appreciate its comforting aroma, which enhances their overall product experience.

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Chocolate scents are a rising trend in lip care, offering indulgence across various textures and product types, from balms to glosses.
Cotton candy scents evoke strong nostalgia, reminding consumers of childhood memories.
This playful and sweet aroma drives appeal across lip products, enhancing the sensory experience and emotional connection.

The Facial Care Category experienced significant growth in 2024, with 3,721 fragrance-related ingredient mentions—a 52% increase compared to 2023.
This surge reflects evolving consumer preferences, as skincare products continue to deliver more than just functionality. Ingredients are transforming face care into a multi-sensory experience, enhancing satisfaction and emotional connection while making daily routines feel more indulgent and enjoyable.
Chocolate, Watermelon, Vanilla and Cotton Candy are amongst the most discussed scents in the face category for 2024, showing significant growth compared to 2023.
Similar to the Lip Category, this increase reflects a shift towards sweet, dessert-inspired fragrances, highlighting consumer preference for nostalgic, playful, and comforting aromas in face products.
The chocolate scent increases satisfaction and makes users look forward to using face products, turning their routine into a more enjoyable experience.
The watermelon scent enhances the appeal of face products, with consumers praising its refreshing fragrance and connecting it to positive product performance, making it a standout feature in driving satisfaction and obsession.

The cotton candy scent delights consumers by evoking a sweet, nostalgic experience, enhancing their satisfaction and emotional connection to face products, making it a standout feature in driving product obsession.
In 2024, the Nail Category saw a 10% increase in fragrance-related ingredient mentions, with 2,084 different scent discussions.
This growth reflects the rising popularity of specific fragrance profiles that resonate with consumers in different product types. From cuticle oils to nail polish removers, the choice of fragrance enhances the user experience, making it more enjoyable and aligned with individual preferences.
This shift shows how scent is playing an increasingly important role in driving consumer satisfaction and engagement within the nail care market.
Sweet Almond, Rose, and Vanilla are the top three most discussed scents in the nail category for 2024, showing notable growth compared to 2023.
Unlike the Lip and Face Categories, this increase reflects a stronger preference for floral and botanical-inspired fragrances, highlighting consumer interest in fresh, natural, and calming aromas in nail products.
The sweet almond fragrance is driving consumer satisfaction in the nail category, particularly in oil-based products like cuticle oils.
As expected, its natural and recognizable scent aligns perfectly with almond-focused formulations.
The rose scent is linked to nail polish remover pads, offering a pleasant, gentle alternative that enhances the user experience.
The vanilla scent in nail products, particularly cuticle oil pens, stands out as a unique and well-loved option, offering a sweet and comforting alternative to traditional floral fragrances.

As the beauty industry evolves to increasingly prioritize multi-sensory experiences, fragrance has emerged as a pivotal driver of consumer satisfaction and product loyalty. This report reveals that consumer demand for scented products is steadily growing, with lip, face, and nail care categories leading the charge. Dessert-inspired fragrances like vanilla, chocolate, and cotton candy evoke nostalgia and indulgence, while botanical scents like sweet almond and rose bring freshness and tranquility to nail care routines.
This report serves as a guide for businesses to refine product development, optimize ingredient choices, and craft marketing messages that resonate with consumers’ emotional and sensory preferences. By tapping into the fragrance-driven motivations of modern beauty shoppers, brands can seize new growth opportunities and lead the next wave of innovation in the cosmetics industry.
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