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Kourtisanes Fragrances and French House IASMOS Announce Strategic Joint Venture to Accelerate Global Expansion

[Pingtan, China – December 5, 2025] – Kourtisanes Fragrances (Fujian) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a rising innovator in the bio-cosmetics and fragrance sector, is proud to announce the official signing of a strategic partnership with IASMOS, a historic perfume manufacturer from Grasse, France. The ceremony took place on December 5th, 2025, in Fuzhou, Fujian.

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This landmark agreement marks a significant step in fostering cross-border cooperation between Chinese and French enterprises in the perfume industry. The partnership will see the establishment of a new Sino-French joint venture, which will be responsible for the unified operational management and production control of collaborative projects. Leveraging the strategic advantages of the Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone, the joint venture aims to expand its fragrance production operations across the high-growth markets of Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and China.

A Fusion of Heritage and Innovation

The collaboration represents a deep alignment of brand philosophy and development strategy between the two companies.

About Kourtisanes: As an emerging force dedicated to the bio-cosmetic field, Kourtisanes has accumulated extensive experience in the extraction of active cosmetic ingredients and the development of efficacy-driven formulations since its inception. This local expertise provides a solid foundation for agile and innovative production.

About IASMOS: Originating in Grasse in 1906, IASMOS boasts a rich history spanning over a century in the cultivation and extraction of natural fragrances. Having provided private label fragrance creation services for numerous international luxury brands, the artistry of its master perfumers blends creative excellence with broad market appeal. IASMOS brings deep-rooted brand equity and extensive channel resources to the partnership.

Voices from the Signing Ceremony

At the ceremony, Xu Wangyong, Chairman of Kourtisanes, expressed his enthusiasm for the venture:
"IASMOS has a long and cherished history, and their brand is highly regarded across Europe. They recognize the vast potential of the Chinese market and sought to collaborate with us to introduce their legacy brand here and grow it together. Beyond the Chinese market, this partnership also involves them placing production for their existing markets—like Russia and the Middle East—in our facility here. This truly allows us to manufacture in China for the world."

Franck BOUIS, General Manager of IASMOS, shared his vision for the future:
"By forming this joint venture, we are bringing authentic French perfume technology and comprehensive support to Pingtan. Establishing our factory and facilities here is a strategic move for greater production efficiency and market responsiveness. We are confident that this cooperation will lead to remarkable development and success."

Looking Ahead

The partnership between Kourtisanes and IASMOS represents more than a commercial agreement; it is a dialogue between technical mastery and artistic passion, and a fusion of French aesthetic heritage with Chinese market dynamism. This cross-border collaboration is set to inject new growth drivers into both brands and is poised to propel the entire fragrance and cosmetics industry toward a more sustainable, innovative, and globally connected future.

About Kourtisanes Fragrances:
Kourtisanes is a biotechnology company focused on the research, development, and production of high-quality private label perfume and fragrances. Committed to innovation and quality, we partner with global brands to bring exceptional products to market.