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Industry

Independent American perfumers continue to innovate, break boundaries and revolutionize the industry, not held back by corporate restraints. The post Celebrating Independent American Perfumers “July 4th America 250 Edition” appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.

Industry

It’s the first weekend of July, and day 2 of the dog days of summer. Saturday is Independence Day in the US, Sunday is National Graham Cracker Day, and Monday is National Fried Chicken Day. (And coming up: Donatella on Thursday the 9th, the summer reading poll on Saturday the 11th.) We’re celebrating it all with our usual open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, your favorite fragrance for July weather, whatever. Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer... Read the rest of this article »

Launches

In Brazil, nail care brand Risqué is reportedly preparing to launch a collaboration with Nestlé’s KitKat, turning the iconic chocolate wafer into a collection of scented nail polishes. The idea is not just to borrow the colors of the brand. Each polish is expected to carry a chocolate-inspired fragrance, adding a sensory layer to what could otherwise have been a simple licensed beauty drop. — Read more in KitKat Turns Its Chocolate Bars Into Chocolate-Scented Nail Polish at WeRSM.

Industry

Melia Lei by Providence Perfume Co is a luxurious frangipani tropical fragrance just in time for summer swelter in the Western Hemisphere The post Melia Lei by Providence Perfume Co Winner appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.

Launches

Singer Ariana Grande will launch Cloud Aurora, a new gourmand fragrance for women, later this month. Cloud Aurora is a flanker to 2018’s Cloud, and follows 2023’s Cloud Pink... Read the rest of this article »

Launches

Carolina Herrera has launched Peccato Nobile, a new unisex gourmand addition to the Herrera Confidential collection... Read the rest of this article »

Industry

It’s Friday and the start of the long (250!) Independence Day weekend in the US. Our community project for today: celebrate by declaring your own independence from whatever no longer serves you, and mark the occasion with the appropriate fragrance. What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project. I’m still at the lake, and still commando. I suppose I am declaring my independence from the need to wear perfume every day? It is frankly too hot to wear perfume anyway. (Lame, sorry, I will not take any points at all...) Read the rest of this article »

Launches

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has launched Sensora, a patent-pending pro-fragrance technology touted to make scents last longer and evolve over time. The technology works by using light to trigger the controlled release of fragrance, with its first application in liquid detergents. According to IFF, the platform delivers scents that can last up to 20 days after activation and comes amid heightened consumer demand for longer-lasting fragrances. — Read more in IFF introduces long-lasting light-activated fragrance tech at Personal Care Insights.

Launches

Maison Margiela has launched Lost Eden, a new unisex fragrance joining the Fantasy collection in the Replica series... Read the rest of this article »

Industry

From Granado, the Yes, Nós Temos Banana duo: "...a tropical celebration of Brazilianness: irreverent, enveloping and authentic! The creation brings together the green freshness of the leaves, the creamy softness of the pulp and the sweetness of the fruit", with 25 ml Eau de Parfum and 150g bar soap, $65 at Nordstrom.

Ingredients

Paco Rabanne has launched Brutalist Amber, a new addition to La Collection Rabanne... Read the rest of this article »

Industry

Etat Libre d’Orange celebrates their 20th anniversary with Let’s Pretend, by perfumer Nisrine Bouazzaoui-Grillié, a new take on freshness The post Etat Libre d’Orange Let’s Pretend (Nisrine Bouazzaoui-Grillié) 2026 + 20th Anniversary Giveaway. appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.