British niche brand Atkinsons has launched Tulipe Noire, a new edition of a 1929 fragrance…
Wise strategic moves
Estée Lauder snapped up Le Labo and Frédéric Malle in 2014, and Puig acquired Penhaligon’s and L’Artisan Parfumeur in 2015. In 2016, Estée Lauder was back with the further acquisition of By Kilian, then L’Oréal stepped in with the purchase of Atelier Cologne. The following year LVMH took the plunge, with the acquisition of Maison Francis Kurkdjian.
They were wise strategic moves. The latest 2019 financial results from these companies reveal that not only are luxury artisanal brands experiencing some of the strongest growth in their portfolios, they are, in some cases, offsetting weaker performances in designer fragrances.
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Gucci Flora Emerald Gardenia ~ new fragrance
Gucci has launched Flora Emerald Gardenia, a new limited edition fragrance for women. Flora Emerald Gardenia is a variation on 2012’s Flora Gorgeous Gardenia, which was a flanker to 2009′s Gucci Flora…
The daily lemming
My latest Lush want: Groovy Kind of Love shower gel. "Lost your mojo? Bring it back with this refreshing twist of bergamot and freshly squeezed orange juice that will get you feeling groovy, baby! Take a trip into the shower and feel the flower power as alluring ylang ylang and rose petal infusion soothes your body and mind, whilst rosewood tones the skin to leave you radiating positive vibes." It is available in the UK; in the US so far we have the bath bomb only.
Louis Vuitton Les Sables Roses ~ new fragrance
Louis Vuitton has launched Les Sables Roses, a new oriental fragrance…