Introduction
Designer Parfums partnered with OptimO Marionnaud France to launch an innovative retail media campaign for the fragrance VIVO CERRUTI 1881. The campaign aimed to create a strong brand presence across multiple touchpoints, blending OptimO Offline, OptimO Offsite and OptimO Onsite activations to engage consumers and drive both awareness and conversion.
Objective
The campaign was designed with a two-phase goal:
- Year 1 (2024): Build brand awareness for the launch of VIVO CERRUTI 1881.
- Year 2 (2025): Drive conversion and strengthen loyalty through targeted activations.
Strategy

- Category Focus: Claim: BREAK THE CODE. BE ALIVE.
- Platform Optimisation: Narrative: The VIVO man embodies the spirit of modernity, seamlessly navigating between real and virtual worlds. Unlocking the code represents embarking on a sensory odyssey, reinforcing the fragrance’s identity as bold and dynamic.
Channels were selected to maximise visibility and engagement:
- OptimO Onsite: Trade activities, DOOH in-store screens, beauty advisor interactions.
- Optimo Offline: DOOH outdoor placements, Marionnaud HQ event.
- OptimO Offline: Street marketing and sampling.
- OptimO Offsite: Influencer partnerships, sponsored ads, and connected TV campaigns.
Execution
The campaign rolled out in two stages:
1. Awareness Phase (2024):
- Sponsored Product Displays: High-impact OptimO Offline DOOH placements in-store and outdoors.
- Creative Optimisation: OptimO Offline Street marketing and sampling to create tangible brand experiences.
- Audience Targeting: OptimO Offsite Influencer-driven storytelling and connected TV ads to amplify reach.
2. Conversion Phase (2025):
- OptimO Offline POS activations supported by beauty advisors.
- Continued OptimO Onsite and OptimO Offsite digital engagement through retailer websites and social media.
- Integration of OptimO Offline sampling and loyalty-building activities.
“By combining Marionnaud’s retail media ecosystem with Designer Parfums’ creative vision, we turned every touchpoint into an opportunity for discovery and engagement.”
— Feifei WEI, Head of Retail Media, Marionnaud Optimo, Marionnaud Group

Results
The campaign delivered exceptional performance across both physical and digital channels
OptimO Offline In-store uplift:
- Reach & Engagement: +109% on SKUs
- Top Categories & Products: +103% on men’s alcohol franchise
- Digital impact:
- Total impressions: 70M
- Clicks through retailer websites: 3,025
- Engagements: 175K
- Connected TV impressions: 7M
- Samples distributed: 68K
These results significantly outperformed benchmarks, with ROAS and engagement rates exceeding expectations.

Conclusion
Adopting a 360° omnichannel approach, Designer Parfums not only established strong brand awareness during the launch year but also laid the foundation for long-term customer engagement and loyalty. The impressive uplift in sales and digital performance metrics underscores the effectiveness of blending storytelling with innovative retail media strategies.