Markets & trends
Niche fragrances: Dubai will host a first edition of Notes in January 2027
China’s flagship niche perfume show, which takes place twice a year in Shanghai, will launch its first Dubai edition from January 21 to...
Facing a wave of dupes, the perfume and cosmetics industry struggles to respond
A fragrance reminiscent of Hermès. A shampoo delivering Kérastase-style results for one-third of the cost. These products, known as...
Sound is a fascinating angle to take in sensorial beauty, says Mintel
Sensorality is more important than ever in today’s saturated beauty market and sound is one under-developed area that holds exciting...
Study finds Europeans expect personal care to deliver more than appearance
A new pan-European study from Cosmetics Europe points to a clear shift in how Europeans view cosmetics and personal care products. Once...
Fragrance trends: The olfactory codes shaping the Italian market
The unique characteristics of the Italian market — particularly its distribution structure — have fueled the growth of niche perfumery...
K-beauty: top 10 innovative launches spotted at Cosmobeauty Seoul 2026
The 40th edition of South Korea’s leading beauty trade show, Cosmobeauty Seoul, was larger and busier than ever. For the first time since...
Still under pressure, the luxury sector is seeking new growth drivers
Is this the beginning of a new era for luxury? Having faced a marked slowdown over the past three years, the sector is trying to regain...
Between legacy and innovation: how niche perfumes got successful in Italy
Italy is one of the birthplaces of perfumery, but this market is definitely apart: niche perfumes are called “artistic perfumes”, and...
Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN back in Bangkok for 5th edition, 24-26 June 2026
Returning 24–26 June 2026 to Bangkok’s Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN will feature an expanded exhibition...
Frugal and more online: smarter spenders rewrite luxury’s China dream
When Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favorite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked — until...
