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French perfumes and cosmetics under pressure from U.S. and Asian rivals
Markets & trends
French exports of perfumes and cosmetics stalled in 2025 amid U.S. tariffs and intensifying competition from Asian producers, led by...
AI fragrance startup Osmo raises $70M and reports record patent filings
Industry buzz
The AI-powered startup focused on identifying new fragrance molecules and creating perfumes has raised USD 70 million in new funding. The...
PRAD lends its signature touch to Diptyque’s Roses candle limited edition
Industry buzz
For Valentine’s Day, Diptyque entrusted PRAD, its long-standing supplier, with the decoration of its iconic ‘Roses’ candle. This...
Geka expands lip and face portfolio with ‘Glow Between Moments’
Packaging & design
At Paris Packaging Week, the German-headquartered manufacturer unveiled its latest beauty innovation: the Glow Between Moments...
EU nations back chemical recycling for plastic bottles
Environment
European nations voted on Friday, February 6, to allow for chemical recycling to play a larger role in the production of plastic bottles,...
Coty is refocusing on its core brands and continues to review its operations
Industry buzz
Coty’s new chief executive officer, Markus Strobel, said the group’s performance over the past 18 months had been disappointing. After...
What’s new and noteworthy in fragrance?
Innovation & new products
Every year in Paris, the Fragrance Innovation Summit brings together from the fine perfumery industry—composition houses, brands,...
Lesaffre expands its fermentation expertise into cosmetics
Industry buzz
Leveraging its expertise in fermented ingredients for the nutrition and health sectors, Lesaffre is tapping into the cosmetic and...
e.l.f. Beauty raises its forecasts after a 38% jump in sales in Q3
Industry buzz
The US beauty company reported a 38% growth in sales to USD 489.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to the...
Estée Lauder surpasses Q2 forecasts, driven by China recovery
Industry buzz
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) reported continued second-quarter momentum, driven by a rebound in China sales, and raised select...
