Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
fragrance
Beauty
Fine Fragrances Are Getting a New Gourmet Twist
The fragrance boom is being driven by “neo-gourmands,” experimental and offbeat scents that take food notes like cold milk or sea salt to artisanal dimensions.
Fine Fragrances Are Getting a New Gourmet Twist
The fragrance boom is being driven by “neo-gourmands,” experimental and offbeat scents that take food notes like cold milk or sea salt to artisanal dimensions.
Beauty
What Beauty Professionals Need to Know Today
This month, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help beauty professionals decode the industry’s creative landscape.
What Beauty Professionals Need to Know Today
This month, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help beauty professionals decode the industry’s creative landscape.
Beauty
Anna Sui Launches New Fragrances for Brand’s 25th Anniversary
The fashion designer is releasing five new scents with the hope of targeting multi-generational customers.
Anna Sui Launches New Fragrances for Brand’s 25th Anniversary
The fashion designer is releasing five new scents with the hope of targeting multi-generational customers.
Beauty
Stéphane de La Faverie Named CEO of Estée Lauder Companies
The longtime Lauder executive, who will take the top job on Jan. 1, 2025, will be tasked with strengthening the company’s weak post-pandemic recovery.
Stéphane de La Faverie Named CEO of Estée Lauder Companies
The longtime Lauder executive, who will take the top job on Jan. 1, 2025, will be tasked with strengthening the company’s weak post-pandemic recovery.
Beauty
Puig Posts 11% Rise in Third-Quarter Sales, Beats Expectations
Spanish fashion and perfumes company Puig reported an 11 percent rise in third-quarter sales on Tuesday, beating analysts’ expectations after sector rivals posted disappointing results due to lower demand in China.
Puig Posts 11% Rise in Third-Quarter Sales, Beats Expectations
Spanish fashion and perfumes company Puig reported an 11 percent rise in third-quarter sales on Tuesday, beating analysts’ expectations after sector rivals posted disappointing results due to lower demand in China.
Beauty
A Perfume Brand Asks, ‘What China Downturn?’
Despite local pullback from premium brands, cult fragrance maker Perfumer H has big plans for the region. First up, a Shanghai mega-store, slated to open early next year.
A Perfume Brand Asks, ‘What China Downturn?’
Despite local pullback from premium brands, cult fragrance maker Perfumer H has big plans for the region. First up, a Shanghai mega-store, slated to open early next year.
Beauty
The Founders Pushing African Fragrance Into the Mainstream
Across the continent, a handful of nascent brands are attempting to kickstart the continent’s own niche perfume moment. Success will take mastery of retail, e-commerce and branding across borders.
The Founders Pushing African Fragrance Into the Mainstream
Across the continent, a handful of nascent brands are attempting to kickstart the continent’s own niche perfume moment. Success will take mastery of retail, e-commerce and branding across borders.
Beauty
Chanel Announce Margot Robbie as the Face of Chanel No.5
The Australian actress will take over from Marion Cotillard as the new face of the iconic perfume.
Chanel Announce Margot Robbie as the Face of Chanel No.5
The Australian actress will take over from Marion Cotillard as the new face of the iconic perfume.
Luxury
Dolce & Gabbana Launch €99 Perfume for Dogs
The Italian house debuts Fefé, a luxury alcohol-free dog perfume with notes of ylang ylang and musk, housed in a gold-plated bottle, tapping into the booming pet luxury market.
Dolce & Gabbana Launch €99 Perfume for Dogs
The Italian house debuts Fefé, a luxury alcohol-free dog perfume with notes of ylang ylang and musk, housed in a gold-plated bottle, tapping into the booming pet luxury market.
Technology
The Same Tech Behind ChatGPT Is Being Used to Produce Novel Fragrances
Artificial intelligence is being used to create new ingredients and guide perfumers. But some say the technology doesn’t pass the smell test.
The Same Tech Behind ChatGPT Is Being Used to Produce Novel Fragrances
Artificial intelligence is being used to create new ingredients and guide perfumers. But some say the technology doesn’t pass the smell test.
Beauty
Interparfums Sales Rise 11%, Renews Van Cleef License
The perfume maker posted strong sales growth and announced a renewal of its Van Cleef & Arpels licence, but cautioned that tough economic climes in Europe could moderate further growth.
Interparfums Sales Rise 11%, Renews Van Cleef License
The perfume maker posted strong sales growth and announced a renewal of its Van Cleef & Arpels licence, but cautioned that tough economic climes in Europe could moderate further growth.
Beauty
Rabanne Launches Fine Fragrance Collection
The eight-piece range, called La Collection Rabanne, will be available on July 18.
Rabanne Launches Fine Fragrance Collection
The eight-piece range, called La Collection Rabanne, will be available on July 18.
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.