LVMH Perfume and Cosmetics Segment has Successful First Half of 2017

Jul 28th, 2017

Audrey Latimer

LVMH has announced its financial results for the first half of 2017.

In the perfume and cosmetics segment, revenues reached €2.67 billion. This represents an organic growth revenue of 12% when compared to first half 2016 net sales, which reached €2.337 billion.

According to the company...

Christian Dior showed strong growth momentum thanks to fragrances such as J'adore, Miss Dior and Sauvage, and the company's latest makeup creations
Guerlain successfully launched its new perfume Mon Guerlain
Parfum Givenchy saw growth in makeup with a special focus on its line of lipsticks
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