Global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances face a second antitrust investigation by Indian authorities, according to a regulatory document seen by Reuters. The latest case relates to alleged price collusion since 2024, said a source close to the matter, and follows an ongoing investigation into accusations that the companies struck labour anti-poaching deals. — Read more in India investigates fragrance giants over price collusion, document shows at Reuters.
From The Body Shop, limited edition Ajwa Date & Honey Shower Gel: "Lather up with our Ajwa Date & Honey Shower Gel. Warm, indulgent, and softly sophisticated", $15 for 250 ml at The Body Shop USA. (In some markets you might also find shower gel in Velvet Fig & Pistachio, but it does not appear to be the US at the moment; both fragrances are also sold in Whipped Body Butter and Hand Balm.)
It’s Tuesday and National Banana Split Day. Birthdays: Leonard Bernstein, Sean Connery, Wayne Shorter, Martin Amis, Elvis Costello. What fragrance are you wearing? I’m in OG Dior Eau Sauvage. Reminder: on 8/28 we’re doing “the exception to the rule”... Read the rest of this article »
Coty outlined a wide-ranging FY2027 innovation programme across its Prestige portfolio. Key initiatives include BOSS Bottled Beyond for Her, alongside further investment in Burberry Goddess following the launch of Goddess Amber Vanilla. The group also plans to expand Marc Jacobs Beauty makeup from online distribution into Sephora US and travel retail from September. Kylie Cosmetics will build on its multi-category strategy, while Calvin Klein will support Euphoria Elixirs and tap into renewed interest in 1990s nostalgia around CK One. Further launches are planned across Coty’s core brands, with Etro fragrances set to debut in the second half of FY2027 and Swarovski fragrances scheduled for calendar 2027. — Read more in Coty’s fourth quarter performance ‘ahead of expectations’ as full-year revenues decline -2% at Moodie Davitt Report. This is the recurring problem with the bullish restructuring thesis. Every simplification comes with an earnings hole attached. Coty could emerge as a more focused fragrance company, but first, shareholders still have to get through the transition first, and management has not provided enough visibility to believe that the remaining portfolio will replace what's being sold or returned. — Read more in Coty: 'Transition Year' Is Wall Street Code For More Pain at Seeking Alpha.
Happy Forgotten Friday! (And, happy National Spumoni Day and Count Basie’s birthday.) Our community project for today: root around in your perfume cabinet or drawer or basket of samples or what have you, and find something you keep forgetting to wear or forgot you even owned. 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 am wearing Comptoir Sud Pacifique Thé, the long discontinued original in Eau de Parfum, sent to me years ago by Kevin, and not to be confused with the later Ecume de Thé...still lovely even though there are only a few drops left in the sample he sent. It’s the perfect antidote to my failure with the Marisa Zappos yesterday, and I’m glad I came across it last night. I will probably thunk this sample over the weekend. (Kevin mentions Comptoir Sud Pacifique Thé in his Top 10 Winter Fragrances 2010...) Read the rest of this article »
Estee Lauder forecast annual profit above many Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, betting its CEO's turnaround strategy would deliver sustained demand for luxury fragrances and strong performance in major growth market China. [...] Resilient spending by affluent and younger customers has boosted demand for the cosmetics maker's luxury fragrances and skincare products, such as Le Labo and Balmain Beauty. The company wants the same momentum for its makeup and hair care categories, for which net sales were respectively flat and declining. — Read more in Estee Lauder bets on fragrances and skincare to deliver strong annual profit at Reuters. Shares of Clinique and M.A.C owner, whose merger conversations with Jean Paul Gaultier-owner Puig collapsed in May, rose nearly 7% in premarket trading after it also topped quarterly sales estimates. Resilient spending by affluent and younger customers, especially on trendy items, has helped boost demand for the cosmetics maker's luxury fragrances and skincare products such as Le Labo and Balmain Beauty. — Read more in Estee Lauder forecasts annual profit above estimates on strong China demand, sales and profit growth in FY26 at Fashion Network.
This slow, steady strategy, however, can also look like a series of missed opportunities, a reticence to the category or some combination of both. In the shadow of its high-performing licences like Narciso Rodriguez are smaller ones that are rarely mentioned in earnings reports or completely ignored, like Tory Burch. At the same time, Shiseido is getting left out of a market that is increasingly consolidating around a few key players. Read more in Beauty Is Betting on Fragrance. Why Isn’t Shiseido? at Business of Fashion. Shiseido’s fragrance business recovered from a 9% decline in the first quarter to 12% growth in the second, resulting in a 1% increase for the first half. New products from narciso rodriguez performed strongly, while ISSEY MIYAKE PARFUMS expanded its reach among new consumer segments. During the second half, Shiseido plans to launch a major new Max Mara fragrance simultaneously across global markets as it seeks to accelerate growth in the category. — Read more in Shiseido’s Operating Profit Surges 132% in First Half of 2026 as Restructuring Measures Take Effect at Oui Speak Fashion.
Perfume PosseTragedy by Marissa Zappas This one is long overdue and going to be kind of brief. Some of you know that my “godchild” is a performer and actress on the Downtown NY Scene. She staged a show a while ago called “Tragedy” about life... Continue Reading → Perfume PosseTragedy by Marissa Zappas
Cépages Parfums by Lauriane Guignon, is inspired by nature, and her debut collection draws from the cultivation of grapes and roses in Grasse The post Cépages Parfums Cardamome Noire (Lauriane Guignon) 2026 +From Terroir to Bottle Giveaway appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.
Cistus from D:SOL MMXVI sees perfumer Delphine Thierry dosing buchu to accompany bright, bracing citrus and aromatics in this ode to cistus. The post Cistus from D:SOL MMXVI Winner appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.
A lemming for Teapot Tuesday: Rose Ayurvedic Functional Latte from Chand & Radha. "Sip on this Ayurvedic functional latte blend crafted with florals, nuts, and botanicals. The flavor is a tribute to traditional Indian desserts known as mithai. This decadent rose, saffron, and pistachio blend is crafted with nourishing shatavari for a luxurious latte or smoothie ritual", 140g for $29.
