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CPL Aromas

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Fragrance company

CPL Aromas is a global fragrance house with its headquarters in the UK. The company operates internationally, with offices and manufacturing centers spread across various countries. Established in 1971 by the Pickthall family, CPL Aromas initially started as an independent firm.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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CPL Aromas is a global fragrance house with its headquarters in the UK. The company operates internationally, with offices and manufacturing centers spread across various countries. Established in 1971 by the Pickthall family, CPL Aromas initially started as an independent firm.2

Corporate structure

CPL Aromas sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • CPL Aromas Bishop's Stortford
    • CPL Aromas France Subsidiary · France

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

CPL Aromas was founded in 1971 by brothers, Michael and Terry Pickthall.

1990 – CPL Aromas established its Brixworth site as its European manufacturing facility and launched CPL Aromas Far East too.

1991 – CPL Aromas acquired H.E. Daniel Ltd and established in Germany and the USA.

1994 – CPL Aromas was floated on the London Stock Exchange.

1995 – The acquisition of Du Crocq Aromatics, Netherlands and Daniel Blayn, France.

2015 – AromaCore technology launched, and an automated production facility was established in Dubai.

2021 – CPL Aromas launched its new website and branding, and the company celebrated its 50th anniversary.

From Wikipedia’s article on CPL Aromas, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Products and brands

CPL Aromas has sites in 18 international locations, serving customers in over 100 countries.

From Wikipedia’s article on CPL Aromas, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

  • CPL Aromas France

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

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Sources

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