Fragrance

News & Analysis

Interparfums Cautious on 2020 Growth Due to Economic Uncertainty

21 November 2019 • By Reuters

21 November 2019 • By Reuters

Th French perfume maker forecast 2020 revenue at a lower-than-expected €500 million.

News & Analysis

Interparfums Cautious on 2020 Growth Due to Economic Uncertainty

Th French perfume maker forecast 2020 revenue at a lower-than-expected €500 million.

Jo Malone Founder Is Teaming Up With Zara on New Fragrance Line

15 November 2019 • By Tamison O'Connor

The perfume heavyweight has created a collection of eight unisex scents for the fashion giant as part of a new, long term partnership.

Jo Malone Founder Is Teaming Up With Zara on New Fragrance Line

The perfume heavyweight has created a collection of eight unisex scents for the fashion giant as part of a new, long term partnership.

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Puig Is Getting Serious About Fashion… to Sell More Fragrance

27 September 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

BoF Professional Exclusive

Puig Is Getting Serious About Fashion… to Sell More Fragrance

The Spanish scent giant that owns Dries Van Noten, Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paco Rabanne and Nina Ricci is trying to reposition itself as brand-builder first, licensee second. Can José Manuel Albesa, the executive behind the strategy, make it work?

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Deciphering the Independent Fragrance Market

9 September 2019 • By BoF Team

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Deciphering the Independent Fragrance Market

Pitti Fragranze unites the individuals transforming the industry through innovative retail models, niche product lines and sustainability strategies. BoF discovers more.

The Business of Beauty

Meet the Supreme of the Fragrance World

17 May 2019 • By Rachel Strugatz

The Business of Beauty

Meet the Supreme of the Fragrance World

House of Creed’s fragrances attract a level of fanaticism usually reserved for sneakers and “It” bags. As the brand prepares to introduce a follow-up to its bestselling eau de parfum, Aventus, BoF takes a look at how a cult following is built.

Hermès To Launch Skincare, Cosmetics

21 March 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

21 March 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

The French luxury house confirmed its big beauty ambitions.

Hermès To Launch Skincare, Cosmetics

The French luxury house confirmed its big beauty ambitions.

News & Analysis

French Fragrance Masters of Grasse Get Unesco Heritage Boost

28 November 2018 • By Reuters

28 November 2018 • By Reuters

Although considered by perfume manufacturers to be one of the world's most prestigious fragrance centres, the number of producers in the French village has dwindled over the years.

News & Analysis

French Fragrance Masters of Grasse Get Unesco Heritage Boost

Although considered by perfume manufacturers to be one of the world's most prestigious fragrance centres, the number of producers in the French village has dwindled over the years.

BoF Professional Exclusive

The Curious Case of Coty’s #OldEra Burberry Fragrance

15 October 2018 • By Sarah Shannon

BoF Professional Exclusive

The Curious Case of Coty’s #OldEra Burberry Fragrance

Coty’s first launch for Burberry is a throwback to the British megabrand’s former incarnation under Christopher Bailey, jarring with the vision of new designer Riccardo Tisci.

Calvin Klein and Raf Simons Launch New Fragrance

16 July 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

Calvin Klein and Raf Simons Launch New Fragrance

Both PVH and partner Coty are betting big on Calvin Klein Women, the first major fragrance launch from the brand since 2005.

BoF Professional Exclusive

Are Influencers Threatening Designer Beauty Lines? Not So Fast.

29 June 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

BoF Professional Exclusive

Are Influencers Threatening Designer Beauty Lines? Not So Fast.

Beauty’s symbiotic relationship with fashion, often sealed in lucrative licensing deals, is under pressure from popular indie brands and influencer-affiliated beauty lines, but the model is far from dead.