My new favorite moisturizer! It dries and absorbs into my skin much quicker than other creams and makes it soft to the touch and I never wake up with an oily forehead like I would with other creams
The proven Leader in Brand & Market development
Since 1957Masson Ltd started as a family run business in 1957, and continues to operate in that tradition today. Only now our family has extended to include a vast network of highly skilled professionals and partners. The key to our success has been to constantly adapt to the ever changing markets, and always question the so called best practices.
Our core family structure is what makes us unique, adaptable and always approachable.
Our Timeline
1957
Founded in 1957 by two brothers and an uncle, Masson Agencies Ltd began as a Canadian distributor of perfumes and fragrances. Jean-Pierre and Guy Masson teamed up with Lucien Masson who at the time was the exclusive Canadian distributor of the legendary Nina Ricci’s Coeur Joie sold in its famous crystal bottle by Marc Lalique. As the company’s name began to establish itself throughout many department stores, the Masson team was greeted by another icon, Hubert de Givenchy. Together they developed and establish the success of the perfume brand throughout Canada.
Photo: Cœur-Joie by Nina Ricci
1982
Masson Agencies continued to grow its portfolio with well-known fragrances like Gucci and English Leather, and even acquired its own European Fragrance brand Kanon Cologne. With the introduction of Jean-Pierre’s three children into the company, Masson Agencies began its own venture into firsthand experience of marketing, R&D, branding and even manufacturing. Although Kanon was again sold in 2009, it served as a highly valued training in manufacturing, and helped deepen the ties with our Partners & Suppliers.
Three generations of Massons review the firm’s latest brand expansions
1991
As the market of the fragrance industry began to change in the late 1980’s, Masson was quick to realize the opportunities in the emerging Cosmetics market. With several European brands under its title, Masson began to expand outside the department store market and into the Spa Industry, as well as across the border and into the United States.
Masson owned Fragrance brand advertised for the Eaton’s department stores
2016
As Masson Agencies continued to expand with the 4th generation of family members, it relocated its offices and warehouse to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. This allowed for closer proximity to the United States border, and for the creation of its complete logistics and fulfillment center MA LOGISTICS.
2017
‘Masson goes Green’
With the every changing demand of the market, Masson Ltd launched itself into the Health food and Organic Spa market. In the fastest growing segment of the Beauty & skin care industry, Masson is proud to represent the most notable and qualitative natural skin care line on the global market: Dr. Hauschka.
Today
Masson Agencies, now called Masson Ltd, is currently being operated by its third and fourth generation of family members. Today the company continues to successfully distribute and develop brands all across North America. With a complete portfolio of brands, contacts and experience, Masson now sells and collaborates with more market channels than any other Canadian beauty product distributor.
