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Stetson and Scent Beauty target Gen Z with Untamed fragrance collectionASIA BEAUTY

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Stetson and Scent Beauty target Gen Z with Untamed fragrance collection

Stetson and Scent Beauty (Allsaints, Dolly Parton, Kylie Minogue, Megan Moroney, Sabrina Carpenter, Stetson) are expanding their long-running fragrance partnership with Untamed, a new men's fragrance collection designed to modernize the American heritage brand's appeal and attract younger consumers. Launching on August 31, 2026, the range comprises three Eau de Parfums — Open Sky, Wild Sage and Free Rein — alongside matching body sprays. The fragrances reinterpret the American West through...

From Premium Beauty News September 5, 2026

Guerlain’s New Perfume Bottles the Scent of SunsetASIA BEAUTY

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Guerlain’s New Perfume Bottles the Scent of Sunset

L’Heure Bleue eau de parfum, Guerlain’s first new feminine fragrance in over a decade, bottles the magical and transformative scent of twilight. Here’s everything to know and where to shop it.

From Harper's Bazaar August 28, 2026

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Estée Lauder makes the UK its main manufacturing base for scented candlesASIA BEAUTY

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Estée Lauder makes the UK its main manufacturing base for scented candles

As its Whitman, UK, production site celebrates its 60th anniversary, The Estée Lauder Companies is positioning the country as its global hub for candles and home scent diffusers. The group said it will bring the luxury candle and home fragrance manufacturing capabilities of Contract Candles into its UK operations. Contract Candles is a long-standing partner of the group, it is known for producing luxury candles and fragrance diffusers. This operation includes assuming the lease of one of...

From Premium Beauty News · June 11, 2026

Scent, conversations and new horizons: CPL Aromas at Paris Perfume WeekASIA BEAUTY

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Scent, conversations and new horizons: CPL Aromas at Paris Perfume Week

Right in the heart of Paris, the iconic landmark Palais Brongniart, which is normally closed to the public, opened its doors to the world of fragrance during Paris Perfume Week. Fine fragrance brands filled the ground floor, showcasing new launches, bestsellers, and, in some cases, debuting to the public for the first time

From Cosmetics Business · April 21, 2026

Scent diffusion: Les Parfumables leverages breakthrough ceramic techASIA BEAUTY

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Scent diffusion: Les Parfumables leverages breakthrough ceramic tech

For 30 years, ceramic specialist Les Parfumables has offered luxury players a solution embodying French excellence for scented diffusion and olfactory discovery. Born from a unique, patented technology, the company now headed by Aude Desanges boasts a much diverse offering of tailor-made to mass-produced shapes and decorative objects. For 30 years, this small factory based in Limoges, in central France, has exclusively manufactured technical ceramic items which, when soaked with perfume,...

From Premium Beauty News · March 23, 2026

Guerlain taps Microcaps' Perfume Pearls technology for Aqua Allegoria PerleASIA BEAUTY

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Guerlain taps Microcaps' Perfume Pearls technology for Aqua Allegoria Perle

For its new Aqua Allegoria Perle line, the French fragrance house has partnered with the Swiss company Microcaps, for a new generation of skincare-fragrances. In March, Guerlain will unveil three new alcohol-free fragrances that blend the olfactory intensity of a perfume with the benefits of a moisturizing mist. Named Aqua Allegoria Perle, this new-generation eau de parfum harnesses the scented-pearl technology developed by the Swiss company Microcaps. Instead of being diluted in an...

From Premium Beauty News · February 16, 2026

Niche perfumes: how to reinvent the fragrance experienceASIA BEAUTY

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Niche perfumes: how to reinvent the fragrance experience

L'Orchestre Parfum's first audiophile perfume store opened last November in the heart of the Marais quarter in Paris. Inspired from Tokyo's Jazz Kissa cafés dear to its founder, Pierre Guguen, the venue renews the customer experience through a sensorial journey between music and perfumes to amplify emotions. The influence of this synaesthetic approach goes much beyond the brand. Back in 2011, when he was the Global Product Manager of Comme des Garçons (Puig) during the day, and a musician...

From Premium Beauty News · February 9, 2026

LVMH Luxury Ventures acquires minority stake in BDK ParfumsASIA BEAUTY

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LVMH Luxury Ventures acquires minority stake in BDK Parfums

LVMH's private equity fund LVMH Luxury Ventures has acquired a stake in the French niche perfume brand BDK Parfums. This minority investment is intended to enable the brand, founded in 2016 by David Benedek, to expand internationally, open new flagship boutiques, and broaden its range of products. BDK Parfums currently offers a collection of 23 unisex fragrances, along with five hair perfumes, candles, and linen sprays. All products are made in France and range in price from EUR 50 to EUR...

From Premium Beauty News · December 1, 2025

Kao seeks to decode how 400 human olfactory receptors react to stimuliASIA BEAUTY

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Kao seeks to decode how 400 human olfactory receptors react to stimuli

Kao's Sensory Science Research Laboratory has created a technology that interprets how human cells react to odorant molecules. Called ScentVista 400, this innovation could reshape the future of fragrance R&D. Japan's Kao Corporation has unveiled a technology that enables the expression of nearly 400 human olfactory receptors on the surface of cultured cells, allowing researchers to analyze how each one responds to specific molecules. The owner of Molton Brown presented the research...

From Premium Beauty News · November 29, 2025

Candles and home fragrances: Regulatory landscape in the US and CanadaASIA BEAUTY

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Candles and home fragrances: Regulatory landscape in the US and Canada

While demand for scented candles and home fragrances continues to grow across North America, manufacturers and brands entering these markets face safety and labelling obligations. The United States and Canada both require that products be demonstrably safe before being placed on the market, yet the regulatory frameworks, though similar in spirit, remain fragmented. A dual framework rooted in product safety In the United States, candle and home fragrance safety falls primarily under the...

From Premium Beauty News · October 28, 2025

Caftari debuts personal fragrance line with exclusive launch at Credo BeautyASIA BEAUTY

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Caftari debuts personal fragrance line with exclusive launch at Credo Beauty

The neuroscience-inspired fragrance brand known for its clean, wellness-driven candle collection, is expanding into personal fragrance with the launch of Scent of Nirvana Perfume Oil. The brand's first-ever roll-on format transforms its signature scent into a skin-nourishing, on-the-go ritual, designed with ingredients studied for their ability to “lower cortisol levels” and “promote a sense of calm.” Founded in 2023 by Shreya Aggarwal, a former fragrance buyer at Dermstore, Caftari was...

From Premium Beauty News · October 26, 2025

The Perfumer’s Guide to OudASIA BEAUTY

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The Perfumer’s Guide to Oud

Oud is not for everyone, but a new crop of approachable ouds means there might be one scent just for you. Here, master perfumers and fragrance experts weigh in on everything you need to know about oud in perfumery.

From Harper's Bazaar · October 20, 2025

IFF plans new scent Creative Center in Mumbai, IndiaASIA BEAUTY

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IFF plans new scent Creative Center in Mumbai, India

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) announced plans to build a new scent creative center in Mumbai, India. The site, strategically located in the city's Powai neighborhood, is expected to be fully operational by the first half of 2026. With this new creative center, IFF seeks to reinforce its capacity to attract and serve customers in the perfume sector, amid sustained growth in the Indian market. According to Ana Paula Teles de Mendonça, president of IFF Scent, India is “one of...

From Premium Beauty News · October 10, 2025

Fragrance Swaps Are Sweeping the NationASIA BEAUTY

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Fragrance Swaps Are Sweeping the Nation

What's a perfume collector to do when they need to downsize their stash or want to replace a so-so scent with one they truly love? Attend a fragrance swap event, of course. Here, we examine this small but expanding subculture of the rapidly-growing fragrance industry.

From Allure · November 22, 2024

Our Grandmas' Scented Dusting Powders Are Making a ComebackASIA BEAUTY

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Our Grandmas' Scented Dusting Powders Are Making a Comeback

Dusting powders were a popular staple in many women’s beauty routines in the ‘80s and ‘90s but dropped out of the mainstream in the early 2000s due to safety concerns about talc. Now, people on TikTok are reviving the product and even making their own dusting powders. Read here to find out what experts are saying about the trend.

From Allure · November 19, 2024

The 15 Best Deodorants and Antiperspirants for Sensitive SkinASIA BEAUTY

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The 15 Best Deodorants and Antiperspirants for Sensitive Skin

Our armpits can be just as sensitive as any other part of our skin. Luckily, there are formulas created specifically for sensitive skin, so they won't cause irritation. Below, find 15 of the best deodorants for sensitive skin (that actually work).

From Harper's Bazaar · July 10, 2023

Mona Kattan Is the Queen of FragrancesASIA BEAUTY

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Mona Kattan Is the Queen of Fragrances

Most of us have a few bottles of perfume—enough to fill a vanity. Mona Kattan has a closet-full. Hundreds and hundreds of bottles neatly line shelves of a walk-in fragrance library at her home in Dubai. "I started collecting fragrances at 14 when I got my first job," she tells BAZAAR.com. "Fragrances make me feel so many emotions and I feel like it's a magical bottle of moods." This obsession with scents resulted in Kattan founding the brand Kayali alongside her sister Huda back in 2018. Her massive collection of fragrances not only serves as inspiration for Kayali, but it's also a place for her to wear, layer, and stash samples of upcoming launches. In short, it's a perfume paradise.

From Harper's Bazaar · November 16, 2022

The Scented Candles We're Loving for SpringASIA BEAUTY

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The Scented Candles We're Loving for Spring

Nothing elevates your home—and mood—like a new candle. We liken finding the right candle to finding the right perfume: it’s a personal choice that requires smelling many before you land on the one you love. Even so, we've been known to buy a candle simply because it looks chic. The 14 candles below are the perfect way to refresh your vibes for spring 2021. So whether you’re looking for something that is reminiscent of frolicking in the fields of Provence or even an outer space experience, we’ve got you covered.

From Harper's Bazaar · January 22, 2021

The Black-Owned Soap Companies We Love to ShopASIA BEAUTY

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The Black-Owned Soap Companies We Love to Shop

It's time to break up with your boring body wash and start investing in soaps that actually make you excited to jump in the shower. How do you find such an inspirational soap, you might ask? Shop from a Black-owned company that specializes in hydrating formulas, spa-worthy fragrance, and naturally sourced ingredients. Don't stop at your shower routine, either; these brands serve up the type of luxe hand washes that take the pain out of lathering up 20 times a day. For great scents and hydrating ingredients, keep on scrolling.

From Harper's Bazaar · January 12, 2021

How To Wear Fragrance Like Meghan and KateASIA BEAUTY

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How To Wear Fragrance Like Meghan and Kate

There are a dizzying number of royal rules that must be observed if you're a member of the British monarchy. From the proper order of greetings (which we painfully witnessed on this past season of The Crown), to the contents of a bridal bouquet, royal protocols and customs even extend to beauty rituals like manicures and perfume. According to Myka Meier, the founder of Beaumont Etiquette who was trained by a former member of the Queen’s household staff and is the author of Modern Etiquette Made Easy, both the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton and the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle are at liberty to wear whatever fragrance they’d like on their own time—but while representing the Crown, “it is uncommon for Royals to wear any fragrance whatsoever,” she tells BAZAAR.com.

From Harper's Bazaar · December 4, 2020

Travis Scott's Sold-Out Byredo Scent, Space Rage, Just RestockedASIA BEAUTY

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Travis Scott's Sold-Out Byredo Scent, Space Rage, Just Restocked

Just when we thought Byredo founder Ben Gorham's collab with Ikea was the most exciting candle news of 2020, enter Travis Scott. Space Rage, a new scent collaboration from Byredo and Scott, dropped quietly yesterday afternoon and sold out instantly. The $285 scent and $95 candle are meant to smell "literally like space," according to Gorham.

From Harper's Bazaar · December 1, 2020

Marc Jacobs On Creating His "Perfect" New FragranceASIA BEAUTY

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Marc Jacobs On Creating His "Perfect" New Fragrance

The ritual of applying fragrance can be uplifting, motivating, and comforting. It's also a great way to reflect on how you'd like to express and compose yourself even when no one else is around. Enter, Perfect, the new fall fragrance from Marc Jacobs that comes with a much-needed message of optimism and self-acceptance from Jacobs himself.

From Harper's Bazaar · August 7, 2020

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