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Nirvana Brands acquires Lovely Distribution Company to expand fragrance portfolio

Luxury beauty distributor Nirvana Brands has announced the acquisition of Lovely Distribution Company as it looks to make use of the company’s luxury fragrance portfolio. Through the acquisition, Nirvana is planning to expand its own product line while also leveraging more opportunities for growth in the luxury beauty industry as a whole. In a...

Fashion |Beauty

Chanel unveils Timothée Chalamet as its newest ambassador

French-American actor Timothée Chalamet has been unveiled as the newest Chanel ambassador for its Bleu de Chanel fragrance for men. Chanel confirmed in a press release that the 27-year-old actor, known for his roles in ‘Dune,’ ‘Interstellar,’ and ‘The French Dispatch’ will star in his first Bleu de Chanel campaign in June shot by Mario Sorrenti....

Business

Coty unveils new project for niche fragrances

Beauty giant Coty has expanded its fragrance offering with the launch of Infiniment Coty Paris, a project that the company has said is its “most ambitious” to date. The collection, which is expected to launch globally in 2024, will include a range of 14 scents and is the first fragrance with patents pending for both its formulation and...

Business |Beauty

Juliette Has A Gun secures fresh capital

Paris-based Juliette Has A Gun has secured new funding after Cathay Capital Private Equity increased its stake two years after an initial investment, while new investor Weinberg Capital Partners has taken a minority share in the niche perfume brand. In a statement, Juliette Has A Gun said the new capital will allow it to consolidate its presence...

Management

Inter Parfums reports ‘record’ results, on track for 1.25 billion dollar sales

Inter Parfums has outlined its full Q1 report for the year 2023, continuing to cement what its CEO has called the “best ever sales quarter” in the company’s history. Speaking on the results, Jean Madar, chief executive and chairman, said the positive results were largely driven by the 26 percent growth in the firm’s European operations, where...

Fashion |Beauty

MCM launches first men's fragrance

German luxury fashion brand MCM has launched its first-ever fragrance for men in collaboration with Interparfums after signing a 10-year licensing deal with the company in 2019. MCM Onyx, described as a “futuristic woody fougère born from the fusion between luxury craftsmanship and new-tech perfumery,” aims to inspire energy, empowerment and...

News

Istituto Marangoni launches courses in perfume and cosmetics

Istituto Marangoni (IM) is expanding its educational offer with a perfume and cosmetics course for the academic year 2023/2024. The aim of the programme is to train future managers in the cosmetics and fragrance sector. The perfume and cosmetics courses will be available at IM's campuses in Milan, Florence and Paris, and will enable students to...

Business

Coty unveils ‘first globally distributed’ perfume using 100 percent recycled carbon emissions

Beauty giant Coty has unveiled a new fragrance which it said is the first manufactured using alcohol from 100 percent recycled carbon emissions to be globally distributed. The eau de parfum ‘Where My Heart Beats’ is the latest in Gucci’s The Alchemist’s Garden collection, a series that draws inspiration from the art of alchemy. The fragrance...

Fashion |Beauty

Brunello Cucinelli to launch fragrances with EuroItalia

Italian fashion brand Brunello Cucinelli has announced it is developing its first fragrances in collaboration with EuroItalia. This marks Brunello Cucinelli’s first foray into beauty and will include a scent for women and one for men developed by fragrance manufacturer EuroItalia, which specialises in creating and distributing luxury perfumes....

Business

Swiss authorities open fragrance cartel probe

Swiss antitrust authorities are investigating Swiss, German and US fragrance companies over allegations they colluded to fix prices and thwart competitors, the country's competition regulator said Wednesday. The Swiss Competition Commission said dawn raids took place "at various locations" in consultation with EU, US and British antitrust...

Business |Beauty

Aptar acquires Id Scent to strengthen fragrance sampling solutions

Aptar Beauty, an innovative dispensing solutions provider for beauty brands has acquired Id Scent, an expert in 100 percent paper-based fragrance sampling solutions that present multiple sustainability features. In a statement, Aptar said that Id Scent will strengthen and expand its portfolio of fragrance sampling solutions, offering a...

Business

Coty renews Jil Sander partnership with plan to move into ultra-premium segment

Beauty conglomerate Coty has announced the renewal of its licensing agreement with Jil Sander, extending the duo’s long-running partnership. Next to the development of a 10-year strategic project which aims to strengthen the existing business, the deal will also see the Jil Sander brand step into the global ultra-premium fragrances’ segment for...