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Mark Your Calendars: The Perfumed Plume Awards

The Perfumed Plume Awards for Fragrance Journalism is announcing winners at the awards ceremony.

Deadline Approaches for FiFi 2012 Technological Breakthrough Award Submissions

The Fragrance Foundation will be accepting submissions for the 2012 FiFi Award for Technological Breakthrough of the Year through Feb. 1, 2012.

The Real Appeal of Naturals

During a tough economic time for fragrance, the opportunity to leverage the appeal of naturals remains.

Viktor&Rolf is part of L’Oreal's luxury perfumery division.

Report: L'Oréal Creates New Division for Luxury Perfumery

L'Oréal has appointed Sandrine Groslier as head of luxe fragrance brands.

Universal Scent Appeal

Fragrance is not inherently masculine or feminine, and finding the notes that appeal to both men and women is a key to a cross-gender winner.

Firmenich perfumers Annie Buzantian and Harry Frémont.

From the Note a Symphony is Born

Two perfumers reveal a favorite fragrance note, and discuss how finding balance in materials gives fragrances a soul.

Elizabeth Arden Sales Up 10.5%

Fragrance sales in Europe grew 33% (at constant rates) for the company during the quarter.

Experiencing Scent in New Ways

Research from Mintel shows a growing demand for more distinct, non-traditional uses on the fragrance front.

Arden and Claiborne Enter Licensing Agreement

Elizabeth Arden expects manufacture, distribution and marketing of Liz Claiborne fragrance brands to increase gross margins...

Laura Mercier (pictured) and NARS will give Shiseido a leg up in the booming prestige beauty space.

Prestige is Driving Shiseido's Growth in 2016

Prestige brands and rising dominance in fragrance will lead future growth, according to the company.

Collaborations and the Golden Rule

The fragrance market and its consumers are always evolving. GCI magazine asked two industry experts how suppliers and marketers anticipate changes in order to continue helping brands successfully market fragrance, about the role of partnerships for long-term success and how best to engage consumers—today and tomorrow.

Aspen Apothecary Rebrands as Ourside

The Black-owned fragrance company says the Ourside brand better reflects its commitment to diversity.

Coco Chanel to Be Inducted Into FiFi Hall of Fame

The Fragrance Foundation's board of directors will honor the designer and perfumist during May 21 awards ceremony

Interparfums to Create Perfume for Moncler Monobrand Stores

Interparfums SA will create perfume and other fragrance products for the Moncler brand and its stores, among other select locations.

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The Sweet Smell of Your Brand’s Success

Using fragrance as a key product differentiator for your brand is a unique way to engage consumers with targeted market knowledge and distinctive formulations.

Davidoff Cool Water Ads Put on Hold

Coty announced it is revising its strategy for the fragrance, for which actor Paul Walker served as a spokesman.

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[podcast] Scentbird's Sergei Gusev and Andrei Rebrov: Changing the Indie Fragrance Game

Global Cosmetic Industry spoke with two of the co-founders of Scentbird, Sergei Gusev and Andrei Rebrov, about what it takes to succeed as an indie brand in 2018, what investors are looking for and how the digital beauty revolution has helped their brand find success.

Inter Parfums Q2 2010 Sales Up 21.6%

Company calls quarter "record performance;" sees fine fragrance sales growth globally.