Companies & industry
Perfume outsourcing: Achieving excellence in a market facing overcapacity
Whether they be emerging or well-established, for many brands, it is crucial to be able to delegate all or part of a perfume project,...
As it turns 30, La Phocéenne de Cosmétique buys Laboratoires de Biarritz
As it approaches its 30th anniversary, La Phocéenne de Cosmétique is ramping up its ambitions. The independent SME based in...
Olyos expands European footprint and cosmetics business with somatoline deal
The French natural health specialist is strengthening its foothold in dermo-cosmetics with the acquisition of Italian body care brand...
Gallinée expands tenfold, fast-tracks European growth
Three years after joining the Shiseido group, the French microbiome pioneer has increased its pharmacy retail footprint tenfold. By...
“Our innovations help us create unique signatures”, Samantha Mane
Rooted in naturalness and resolutely independent and agile, French perfume and aroma manufacturer Mane banks on innovation to drive its...
Cosmoprof 2026 is set to deliver an even more global and balanced edition
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna prepares to host its 57th edition. From March 26 to 29, 2026, the event will host over 3,000 exhibitors from...
Perfumes: Now 50, Cinquième Sens sets sail for Dubai and strengthens management
Cinquième Sens is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! The company, both a professional training organization and a perfume...
Germany’s Dr. Wolff is turning to Brazil as a strategic driver of growth
The company is entering the Brazilian market with two brands — Alpecin (hair care) and Bioniq (oral care) — and intends to introduce its...
The Osmothèque broadens scope in the heart of Versailles
The mission of this international perfume archive, formerly kept at perfumery school ISIPCA, is focused on protection, knowledge transfer...
French cosmetics at a crossroads: FEBEA urges competitiveness drive
Amid an unprecedented export downturn, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and mounting European regulatory constraints, the French cosmetics...
