Fragrance & cosmetics
Le Jardin Retrouvé rolls out Mousse Arashiyama EdP
French niche fragrance brand Le Jardin Retrouvé has expanded its fragrance collection with the launch of Mousse Arashiyama. The EdP already exists in scented candle and scented stem diffuser format. With durability and local sourcing as major[…]
Marc Newson calls on Baccarat for Louis Vuitton’s Ultimate Bottle
The Ultimate Bottle from Louis Vuitton (LVMH) is a one-liter incarnation of the brand’s iconic perfume flacon. Inspired by vintage fragrance displays, the bottle made by Baccarat is enclosed in a glass dome and rests on a leather base. Designer[…]
Chanel taps Baccarat for biggest-ever N°5 bottle
For the holiday season, Chanel has launched the largest format to date of its Chanel N°5 fragrance. The flacon, created by Baccarat, contains 2021ml of Parfum. French crystal maker Baccarat has created a two-liter, limited-edition bottle to[…]
Sillages Paris sculpts first candles collection
French personalized fragrance company Sillages Paris has unveiled its first foray into candles. Forgoing traditional candle jars, the brand has instead opted for sculpted wax on a colored concrete base. Sillages Paris has entered the home[…]
Christian Louboutin adds to Loubiworld fragrance collection
Luxury shoemaker Christian Louboutin (Puig) has expanded its Loubiworld fragrance collection launched in 2020. The three new scents sport intricately designed zamak caps. After the launch of its seven-strong Loubiworld fragrance collection in[…]
Guerlain's premium Orchidée Impériale Black goes refillable
Guerlain (LVMH) has expanded its Orchidée Impériale Black ultra-premium skincare franchise with the launch of Symbiosérum. The serum’s refillable packaging sports a black enamel finish decorated with 24-carat gold. Guerlain called on[…]
Miss Dior's new EdP takes a couture flourish
Described as a “millefiori” olfactive, Miss Dior Eau de Parfum is the latest scent to join Parfum Dior’s iconic fragrance franchise. The packaging sports a new couture bow made by French ribbonmaker Julien Faure. Miss Dior Eau de Parfum, the[…]
Inside Chanel’s first-ever advent calendar
After Chanel Factory 5 this summer, the French luxury maison is continuing to celebrate 100 years of the Chanel N°5 fragrance with the launch of its first advent calendar. For its first foray into the world of advent calendars, Chanel modeled[…]
Brioni gets intense with second scent
After Brioni Eau de Parfum earlier this year, the Italian luxury menswear brand has launched its second men’s fragrance under license with Lalique Group. The sleek black packaging takes it cues from tuxedos, with the label once again inspired by[…]
Lancôme’s Absolue opts for glass refills
L’Oréal-owned Lancôme’s Absolue The Serum is a new addition to its Absolue skincare franchise. Designed with sustainability in mind, the packaging is said to be the market’s first glass bottle with a glass refill. For the packaging of its new[…]
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Key Figures
40%
The percentage of annual fragrance sales done in the fourth quarter. Fragrance sales in December, especially during Christmas week, can be 25% to 100% higher than any other time of the year. (source: The NPD Group)