Beauty Packaging Gets Pricey Amidst Global Tariffs
A rising tide may lift all boats, but the same can’t be said for rising tariffs. Beauty brands are bracing themselves for steep increases in packaging costs after the U.S. slapped 125…
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Ralph Lauren Is the Fragrance Foundation’s 2025 Hall of Fame Honoree
The Fragrance Foundation has named its 2025 Hall of Fame honoree. Ralph Lauren will join the ranks of Givaudan’s Gilles Andrier, L’Oréal’s Nicolas Hieronimus and Jeff Gennette of Macy’s…
EXCLUSIVE: Imaan Hammam Evokes Ethereal Sensuality With Modern Twists to Relaunch Donna Karan New York’s Cashmere Mist Fragrance Campaign
Donna Karan New York is relaunching its quintessential Cashmere Mist eau de parfum fragrance with a new campaign featuring top runway star Imaan Hammam. Originally released in 1994, the…
Balmain Is Launching a New Fragrance: Blanc Galaxie
TO THE NINES: Blanc Galaxie is the newest fragrance to launch into Les Éternels de Balmain collection, beginning Saturday. “Blanc Galaxie is a powerful symbol of hope and confidence,” said…
EXCLUSIVE: Sebastián Yatra Is Azzaro’s New Global Fragrance Ambassador
PARIS — Sebastián Yatra, the Colombian singer, songwriter and actor, is the new Azzaro global fragrance ambassador. He will appear in the upcoming Azzaro Wanted campaign, which features…
EXCLUSIVE: Initio Parfums Privés Teams With Dsm-Firmenich on Functional Fragrances
PARIS — Initio Parfums Privés is teaming with Dsm-Firmenich on functional fragrance creation. The privileged partnership comes 10 years after the niche perfume brand’s launch. It focuses…
How Consumers Shopped Beauty for Valentine’s Day 2025, According to Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Target and More
Fragrances for Valentine’s Day? Groundbreaking. Every year, consumers flock to retailers, both mass and prestige, to stock up on heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and gift sets of romantic…
IFF Unveils Shanghai Creative Center
International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. has recently unveiled the Shanghai Creative Center, a renovation and expansion project near the Hongqiao Airport area. The 172,000-square-foot…
EXCLUSIVE: Allison Statter Releases Fragrance, XOa
Allison Statter, cofounder of Blended Strategy Group, has launched her first solo endeavor: a fragrance she calls XOa. “When I was 13, I bought a fragrance in a beauty supply down the…
Seven Ultra-luxury Beauty Launches to Splurge On — or At Least Marvel At
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Beauty isn’t always pain — sometimes, it’s a paycheck.…
Caron Names New Perfumer
PARIS – Caron has named Louise Turner its new perfume creation lead. “This partnership not only fuels my passion for fragrance creation, but also opens the door to a new wave of…
Borsalino Reintroduces Fragrances Under New Licensing Deal With Perfume Street
MILAN — On the heels of its eyewear debut with a capsule line presented at Mido last week, Borsalino has re-entered the world of fragrances, unveiling the Black Iris scent. This is the…
From At-home Devices to Fragrance Mists: Prestige Beauty’s Top 10 Growth Categories, Ranked
What were prestige beauty‘s top sales growth categories in 2024? Data from commerce insights platform Daash Intelligence shows that at-home devices, fueled by growth in light therapy and…
Sorry, Cherry—This Juicy New Fragrance Trend Might Be Even More Intoxicating
Don't get me wrong; I'm a major fan of cherry perfumes. What some fragranceheads might consider too sweet and cough syrup-y I find absolutely divine, especially when the note is nestled in…
Richemont Makes Changes to Senior Executive Committee as Fragrance Boss Exits
LONDON – Richemont is reorganizing its senior executive committee and has announced the departure of Boet Brinkgreve, who was appointed in 2023 to head the luxury group’s fledgling beauty…
Give Back Beauty Talks Plans for Britney Spears Fragrance Line
Give Back Beauty, officially the licensee for Britney Spears’ Britney Brands as of Jan. 1, is looking to supercharge momentum for the longstanding fragrance range. This comes after the…
Eternal Beauty, China’s Largest Fragrance Distributor, Revives Hong Kong IPO Bid
Eternal Beauty, China‘s largest fragrance distributor, has recently resubmitted its main board listing application in Hong Kong. The company initially filed for an IPO last July. According…
Coty’s Sales Decline in Q2 Amid Weak Demand in Asia and Tight Inventory Management Despite Strong Fragrance Performance
The fragrance effect that has boosted Coty for the past year was not enough to offset a trio of weak demand in Asia, FX headwinds and a slowing mass market from weighing on sales in the…
EXCLUSIVE: Bath & Body Works Captures the Essence of Cinderella, Tiana and More Disney Princesses With New Fragrance Collaboration
Bath & Body Works partnered with Disney for a new collection of fragrances inspired by Disney princesses. The American specialty retailer‘s collaboration features hand soaps, candles, body…
I Put Together 5 Effortless Winter Outfits and Paired Each With a Fragrance That Perfectly Captures Its Vibe
I can't explain the overwhelming need I have had for years to pair my look with the right scent. This winter is no different. I've been known for my knack for creating outfit collages with…
Stéphane de La Faverie Unveils New Organizational Structure and Executive Team to Revitalize Estée Lauder
Shortly after the Estée Lauder Cos. announced plans to cut as many as 7,000 jobs as sales fell 6 percent in the second quarter, it is also reshuffling its top echelons. One month into his…