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Frédéric Malle Launches Outrageous

A new fragrance created by perfume developer Frédéric Malle was launched at New York City’s Barneys Co-op. The scent, Outrageous, is the 16th in a series of library-oriented editions created by Malle...

Barbara Barry’s Refined Home Fragrances

Interior and home product designer Barbara Barry celebrated the debut of her home fragrance collection at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City...

From left: Karen Grant (NPD), Jordan Rost (Nielsen) and Sarah Jindal (Mintel) at CEW's forecast event (credit: JF Productions).

Beauty 2017-2018, Part 2: Where Consumers Shop

A greater portion of prestige beauty sales migrating online, led by skin care, followed by makeup and fragrance.

Tocca hopes to expand in store in 2024.

Tocca Available Online at Ulta Beauty

In spring 2024, Ulta will carry Tocca's best-selling limited edition spring sets including a deluxe fragrance set exclusive only to them.

US Beauty Spending Decreases as Competition Increases

NPD Group reports that U.S. beauty shopping declined in 2014 to reach the lowest level of shoppers since 2008; cuts are occurring in makeup and fragrance.

Puig Income Up 12% for 2012

For its fragrance division in 2012, Puig also increased its market share to 8.1%, raising it to sixth place worldwide in the selective perfume industry.

Courvoisier L’edition Imperiale

On January 16, Paul Baron, vice president, marketing, Kraft International Marketing, Inc., and Dana Kline, sales and marketing consultant, announced the March launch of a new fragrance for men—Courvoisier L’edition Imperiale...

Elizabeth Arden Puts Pedal to the Metal

Elizabeth Arden, Inc. and International Speedway Corporation announced the launch of the Daytona 500 fragrance for men. The companies entered into an exclusive licensing agreement in 2005 for the development, manufacture, marketing and distribution of men's personal care products...

Sephora continues to be a powerhouse, spiking selective retail sales by 11% (organic), totaling $4,175 million.

LVMH Q1 2024 Beauty & Sephora Results Outshine the Rest of the Business

Highlights in the perfume and cosmetics sector included Christian Dior's Sauvage, J’adore and Miss Dior in fragrance, as well as Rouge Dior in makeup and Capture in skin care.

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Through AI and Crowdsourcing, Symrise Creates the Scent of Berlin

Over the course of six weeks the company ran an interactive and collaborative project, during which interested Berliners visiting the Bikini shopping mall could help Philyra develop a new fragrance.

NPD Sees 11% Uptick in U.S. Prestige Beauty Sales in 2011

Skin care and fragrance sold in U.S. department stores both posted double-digit dollar growths of 14% and 11% respectively, while makeup grew a healthy 9%, compared to 2010.

Parfums de Coeur Now PDC Brands

Founded in 1981 with roots in affordable fine fragrances, PDC Brands has a portfolio of beauty and personal care brands in the fine fragrance, specialty and adult bath, and first aid categories in the mass market.

Countryside Fragrances Acquired

Countryside Fragrances, Inc., a manufacturer of potpourri and related home fragrance merchandise, has been acquired by The ATMOSA Group of Companies Limited. The acquisition price was not disclosed...

Scents of Spring

Four spring fragrances were launched on December 5 at Ian Schrager’s newly redesigned Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City. In keeping with the unique décor of the hotel, each new fragrance represented...

'Internal innovation has always been an important element of our business, allowing us to build brands that deliver solutions based on direct feedback from our clients, and Cerulean 6° is no different as it addresses an expressed desire for luxe essentials in the bath, body and home fragrance category,' said Julie Kelly, head of proprietary brands at Bluemercury.

Bluemercury Unveils Cerulean 6° Range of Bath, Body & Candles

Julie Kelly, head of proprietary brands at Bluemercury, said, "Cerulean 6° was developed for the client seeking exquisite experiential fragrance-led products at an approachable price point, and to make everyday moments feel more extraordinary."

LVMH Reports Gains in Fiscal 2008

Success of men's fragrance and the company's Sephora retail model lend to revenue of €17.2 billion.

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FCA President and CEO Testifies Against Tariffs

The Fragrance Creators Association (FCA) notes that the tariffs, while aiming to promote U.S. manufacturing, would negatively impact American business and consumers while providing no additional benefit to the U.S. economy.

NPD Highlights U.S. Prestige Beauty in Q3 2014

Sales of U.S. prestige beauty products were $2.4 billion in Q3 201, a 6% increase from Q3 2013; fragrance "having a great run" heading into the holiday season.