About us

Our history

Refan Quality. Estética e higiene.

The smart way to sell perfume

"How to make the best perfumes in the world and offer them to our customers at the best price? That was the question Refan Bulgaria wanted to answer in 1991. Driven by his passion for beauty and his incredible sensibility for perfumes, and applying Bulgarian traditions and his rich experience working in one of the largest and most famous perfume and fragrance manufacturing companies, Mr. Stefan Popov set up his small family business and named it REFAN (RE comes from REni - Stefan's wife, and FAN comes from SteFAN).

Today, REFAN has become one of the world leaders - a symbol of high quality, prestige and professionalism. Mr. Angel Popov, son of Mr. Stefan Popov, continues the traditions that his father created and is managing the company. At the same time he is developing and modernising the company not only in Bulgaria but also in the area of international business.

When manufacturing Refan products, we combine our passion for our brand with the latest trends in cosmetics. This is combined with the know-how and rich experience that comes with years of experience. On the other hand, at REFAN we pay attention to global trends, market requirements and customer wishes.

In this way, the company has been producing high quality bulk perfumes for 25 years and offers an economical and environmentally friendly way of shopping. That's why we talk about Refan representing the smart way to shop: you can buy perfumes for different occasions, in different quantities, in reusable bottles and... all this with the highest quality and at the most competitive price.

Refan Franchises

REFAN Bulgaria has developed a successful business model. It is a franchise model that has built up a network of more than 400 REFAN shops around the world. It is a successful model. Becoming a REFAN franchisee is also a smart way to start your own business. The franchise concept is very economical and effective. An affordable investment, a profitable business that is easy to set up and maintain. The franchise model guarantees a very high sales margin and an attractive shop design. At the same time, it gives the franchisee the opportunity for entrepreneurship.

REFAN's franchise model has won several awards:

  • First prize in the category "New business models" - 2011
  • Diploma in the category "running a successful franchise model" - 2012
  • Forbes Special Family Business Development Award - 2013
  • FORBES Special Quality Award - 2014
  • First prize in the category "the most - good Bulgarian franchise in Europe" - 2014
  • European International Award for Quality Products and Services - 2014
  • German Economic Award in Bulgaria - 2014
  • FORBES Special Award for thriving and sustainable business - 2015
  • European Award for Business Quality and Prestige - European Gold Award 2016

The success of our franchise model is due to the following advantages:

  • Affordable initial investment.
  • A very high income
  • Ease of doing businessA rich diversity of REFAN branded products. We offer a wide range of products enriched with natural ingredients. We also have many fragrances for men and women, specialised cosmetics such as face, hand and body care creams, handmade glycerine soaps, aromatic bath products, bath salts, oils and fruit scrubs.
  • Our products apply the traditional way of making perfume and cosmetics to the production of rose oil, rose water and cosmetics and perfumes with these natural ingredients.

Production

Our factory is equipped with modern facilities for the production of perfumes and cosmetics.  Our general suppliers include prestigious international suppliers such as Frima Coruma - Switzerland/Germany, Vatron Mau - France, Coven, Egidio Snc - Italy, GGM Group - Italy.

Social responsabilities

Nowadays, living in a materialistic society, the term charity sounds like an old title, but at Refan we believe that solidarity is necessary. REFAN has supported 448 sports, social, cultural and health initiatives between 2002 and 2014.

In 2014 alone Refan supported 47 events in the social sphere, including the donation of an incubator to the Specialised Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynaecology Prof.D-r Dimitar Stamatov - Varna.  17 are the events supported in the sports area and 14 are related to art and culture. The following activities have received great attention:

  • General repair and reconstruction to the department for children suffering from cancer at St.Georgi University Hospital, Plovdiv 2013
  • The Little Prince Award to improve the lives of children suffering from autism. 2012
  • General repair and reconstruction of children's surgery department at St.Georgi University Hospital - Plovdiv 2011

One can only really look with one's heart. All that is important is invisible to the eye." This has always been the motto of our social policy, a policy that has developed over time.

Quality control

The company has developed and is applying a quality management and control system with the following standards:

  • ISO9001:2008, ISO 14001:2005 and BS OHSAS 18001: 2007
  • EN ISO 22716:2007 - GMP - the Good Manufacturing Processes Practices Certificate

Raw materials

REFAN BULGARIA LTD works in close cooperation with the most famous suppliers of raw materials, accessories and fresh fragrances. Among these international suppliers are European leaders such as BASF, Huntsman and Seppic, as well as some of the best international suppliers in perfume compositions from France, Germany and England.

We also work with companies such as Nussbaum from Switzerland and Baralan from Italy as suppliers of aluminium bottles and jars.