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Contrary to what you might expect, the favorite website of the French is not Amazon, but a small beauty brand that champions slowness and transparency.
It’s the sort of ranking you have to read twice to believe. According to the latest survey by Fevad, the top e-commerce site among the French is not Amazon, but a small business from Provence specializing in essential oils and natural cosmetics. This comes as a surprise in both the beauty and online shopping sectors.
Fast delivery, endless choices, unbeatable prices: Amazon ticks all the boxes of modern commerce. Yet, French online shoppers have opted for a slower, more genuine site. The study indicates that decisive factors now are no longer speed or cost, but trust, quality advice, and value for money. Consumers are now seeking meaning, expertise, and an authentic experience.
Indeed, the site in question is Aroma-Zone, a French brand that has turned thousands of homes towards DIY care. Their model is based on a simple idea: empowering consumers by teaching them to create their own products. In contrast to the American giant, Aroma-Zone focuses on transparency and education. Where Amazon sells, Aroma-Zone educates. Each oil or vegetable butter comes with technical data sheets, DIY recipes, and tutorials. A purchase becomes a lesson in natural beauty.
“This long-term strategy is certainly one of the reasons for our success,” says Sabrina Herlory Rouget, CEO of the brand, during the opening of their 29th store in the Opera district on October 3, 2025. The brand boasts a 56% increase in revenue in 2025, driven by its loyal community and unbeatable prices. For example, their hyaluronic acid serum is priced at €5.95, compared to €20 to €30 at other brands. “We buy, manufacture, and distribute directly. This allows us to offer the best product at the best price,” the CEO explains.
As a family-run business, Aroma-Zone prides itself on ethical and responsible production, a strong selling point in a market where consumers want to understand what they are applying to their skin. However, the “homemade” approach has its limitations. DIY recipes require strict hygiene: sterile utensils, precise measurements, and properly used preservatives. A mishandling error can make a treatment ineffective or irritating, a risk that beginners fear. Another downside: frequent stockouts. Some best-sellers, victims of their own success, temporarily vanish from shelves, frustrating loyal customers. This imbalance, due to semi-artisanal production, sometimes fuels the impatience of a demanding community.
Despite these limitations, Aroma-Zone continues its journey. Their message is clear: the future of beauty will no longer be about speed, but about trust, expertise, and authenticity. And in this new era of “better consumption,” the Provençal brand is already a leader.
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