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Focusing on Emerging Markets, Symrise Makes Strategic Acquisitions, Partnerships in U.S., Brazil and Europe

The fragrance company announced transactions that include an acquisition of Belmay's Brazilian fragrance business, a partnership with Swedish biotech firm Indevex, and the acquisition of U.S.-based Trilogy Fragrances.

Perfumania Partners with Episode of The Apprentice, Kim Kardashian

Contestants on the reality show will come up with marketing campaigns for selling the celebrity's new fragrance in Perfumania stores.

Reckitt Benckiser Expands Ingredient Disclosure

The company announced it will disclose fragrance allergans beginning in early 2014, while also removing other ingredients from products.

An Experience Consumers Want to Make Their Own

With notes spreading elements of warmth and comfort, as well as fun and playfulness, the fragrance market’s trends continue to evolve as consumers learn more about the experience of scent.

D.S & Durga has been acquired by Manzanita Capital for an undisclosed amount, according to a BoF report. Founders David Seth Moltz and Kavi Ahuja Moltz will remain in their leadership roles.

D.S & Durga Acquired by Manzanita Capital

The fragrance upstart, founded in 2009, now shares a home with Diptyque, Space NK and Malin+Goetz.

Launch Sequence

Marjorie Kitzrow has put a 30-year-career’s worth of marketing and brand building experience into the launch of Summersent, the first prestige fragrance for women to be launched by her company, Marjorie Midgarden Fragrances. The company grew from the memorable aroma of a single bloom into a firm dedicated to the creation and marketing of fine fragrance and related products through premium channels.

Donald Loftus, president and CEO of P&G Prestige Products, Inc.

The Greatest Opportunity for Growth

Donald Loftus, president and CEO of P&G Prestige Products, Inc., explains how the luxury fragrance segment is becoming reinvigorated and being positioned for growth.

The Atelier in Paris will open by the end of 2024.

The Estée Lauder Companies Announces Atelier in Paris for Prestige Fragrances

The Atelier will support the company’s existing fragrance capabilities to help drive breakthrough innovation, speed-to-market and artisanal quality at scale, leveraging synergies across the brand portfolio.

Lauder to Acquire Le Labo

The Estée Lauder Companies acquiring prestige fragrance and sensory lifestyle brand; addition will complement and strengthen the company’s portfolio of brands.

With decades of experience, Marco Parsiegla joins Amouage as its CEO.

Marco Parsiegla Joins Amouage as CEO

“To me, Amouage is so much more than just fragrance, it is true creative mastery–rare and extraordinary," said newly appointed CEO Marco Parsiegla.

Sephora was a powerhouse in the U.S. and U.K. markets in 2024, gaining market share.

LVMH Reports Strong 2024 Sales Growth in Perfumes & Cosmetics and Sephora

Christian Dior delivered robust results, with Sauvage maintaining its position as the world’s top fragrance.

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Hair and Skin Care Lead US Prestige Beauty Sales During Q2 2019

"With this continued decline in makeup, and softening performance in fragrance, it is becoming increasingly important to identify trends leading to areas of growth in the beauty industry."

Arden Addresses Unauthorized Sales Complaint

Elizabeth Arden addresses complaint filed by Oscar de la Renta for alleged unauthorized sale of Its fragrance products...

Otherland co-founders Abigail Cook Stone and Sayyid Markar will remain with Curio Brands.

Curio Brands Acquires Otherland

This acquisition will expand on Curio's leadership within the luxury home fragrance space.

Case Study: Tru Blooms Chicago First Harvest

Tru Blooms Chicago is a first-of-its-kind fragrance initiative to transform the city’s green spaces into growing spaces, cultivating flowers that would be harvested and bottled into a limited edition perfume.

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Interstellar and Lily Aldridge Collaborate on Supermodel Scent

The collaboration marks the beginning of a partnership between Interstellar and IMG Models to develop direct-to-consumer e-commerce fragrance and beauty businesses for the latter’s clients.

Just Follow Your Nose!

Even brands that don’t have a direct connection to a distinct fragrance character or profile should evaluate the opportunity to enhance the brand experience through scent.

2012 FiFi Winners Crowned

Honoring the year's efforts in the fragrance industry, this year's FiFi Awards recognized companies such as P&G Prestige, IFF, Elizabeth Arden, Bath & Body Works, Coty and more.