UK fragrance and skincare brand owners Three Pears Brands has acquired three classic fragrance brands from Universal Toiletries Corporation.
Rapport, Mandate and Le Jardin, previously distributed by Eden Classics, were sold to Three Pears for an undisclosed amount.
Head quartered in the UK, Three Pears Brands has again added to its growing skincare and personal care portfolio with the addition of these classic fragrances from the 70’s and 80’s. This is the third acquisition for the fragrance and skincare brand owner in 15 months, after recently acquiring the Blue Stratos brand from Parfums Blue in 2019 and Cyclax skincare in October 2018.
“The acquisition of these classic fragrance brands is very exciting for Three Pears.” said Chairman Edward Dunn. “It further demonstrates our growing position in the global market for classic skincare, personal care, and now fragrance brands. We are able to leverage our international distribution and retail relationships to give these classic products a new lease of life, re-invigorate them and to introduce them to new global markets and to new potential and younger audiences through our established marketing channels, international customer base and distribution that reaches over 40 countries.
Dunn continues “These brands have a fantastic history and legacy and have their origins in some well-known fragrance houses. Rapport, for example has international acclaim and is very popular with stockists both here in the UK and overseas, as well as online. For Rapport, Mandate and Le Jardin we will ensure that we continue to develop them as a UK brands and will be making sure that all production going forward is UK manufactured in line with our desires as a UK brand House. It is important to us to keep UK manufacturing as an important part of our brand strategy.”
Dunn added “Focusing on the acquisition and development of UK brands, our manufacturing expertise, together with our understanding of the international market and exporting – provides us with a major competitive edge when it comes to quality, price, innovation and service.”
Three Pears Brands have a select portfolio of outstanding classic fragrances, skin care and personal care products, nearly 50 years in logistics systems and exceptional product presentation, customer and marketing support and has already become one of the fastest growing fragrance, skincare and personal care brand owners in the UK.
Three Pears Brands currently have 12 world renowned and famous fragrance, skincare, personal care, and healthcare brands in their portfolio.
Three Pears Brands will be exhibiting at SPRINGFAIR NEC Birmingham 2-6 February 2020 Stand Hall 9 & 10 10C70-D71.
The Three Pears Brands family also includes the Cyclax 1896 skincare ranges, Nailoid Results, nail care and treatments, and Natural Classic Original Henna Hair Treatment Wax and dry shampoo and Blue Stratos fragrance and skincare. They are also the marketing and distribution arm for Playboy condoms and lubricants for the UK and Ireland.
See https://www.threepearsbrands.co.uk/our-brands/
ABOUT RAPPORT;
Rapport original red is an aromatic and spicy fragrance for men originally launched in 1988 by the Shulton company. Available as an Aftershave and Eau de Toilette in 50 and 100 ml with an accompanying collection for care. Rapport is available in 3 key ranges, Original Red, Rapport Black and Rapport Sport, individually and as gift packs. Rapport (original red) features top notes of Citrus, Sage, and Coriander with heart and floral notes of Geranium, Galbanum, Incense, Cardamom and Patchouli. Its’ base notes include Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Rapport combines aromatic freshness with sensual warmth to deliver a spicy yet seductive masculine fragrance.
ABOUT MANDATE;
This popular men’s fragrance and skincare brand was launched in 1975 by Shulton Inc., the creators of Old Spice and has a proven legacy in the men’s grooming market. Mandate is available as an Eau de Toilette in 50 and 100 ml with an accompanying body spray. It features top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Rosewood, Rosemary and Clary Sage. Heart notes of Geranium, Clove, Cinnamon and Pine and with base notes of Cedar, Oak Moss, Tonka, Amber and Musk.
ABOUT LE JARDIN;
Le Jardin is a feminine perfume launched in 1983 by the house of Dana as Max Factor Le Jardin. It is classified as a feminine scent and possesses a blend of soft fresh white flowers. It has a floral and crispy fragrance and is recommended for daytime wear. Le Jardin is available as a 30 ml and 50 ml Eau de parfum, Body Spray, Hand & Body Lotion and a Shower Gel. Le Jardin can be described as having fresh, floral top notes of Bergamot, Mint and Tarragon with heart notes featuring Cyclamen, Magnolia, Tuberose, Iris, Jasmine, Ylang ylang, Lily of the valley, Rose and base notes of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk, Civet, Oakmoss and Cedarwood. Le Jardin also features Le Jardin D’Amour which was launched in 1987 as an complementary fragrance to Le Jardin in contrast to Le Jardin’s floral innocence and is scent for evening wear. Le Jardin D’Amour features top notes of Bergamot, Fruits, Aldehydes, Palisander, Rosewood. Middle notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Lily Of The Valley, Orris Root and base notes of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Amber, Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.