P&G has confirmed that it will start producing fine fragrances
for Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana in an effort to
muscle in on the global market, where it is currently the second
largest player.
The EU proposed law regulating chemicals underwent another
transformation yesterday in the hands of the EUs ministers, with
consumer groups condemning the changes as a further watering down
of the law in favour of industry.
In Brazil, the State University of Campinas, Unicamp, has developed
a new test to identify pirate of fake perfumes, a problem that
costs the industry millions in lost revenues every year.
With teenage cosmetics making the headlines on a number of
occasions in recent weeks, CosmeticsDesign.com thought it was time
to have a look at some of the latest launches that are helping to
fuel significant growth in this category.
Demand for flavors and fragrances in the US is forecast to grow
significantly, off the back of particularly strong demand for
fragrances from the cosmetic and toiletry industry.
France-based Payan Bertrand has confirmed the acquisition of
General Aromatics, in a merger that will prove to be the first of
its kind for the family-run fragrance and flavours business and one
that will eventually increase sales...
Inter Parfums says it is expecting a 10 per cent boost in its sales
next year on the back of a plethora of prestige fragrance launches,
as well as the freshly signed deal to supply personal care goods to
the Banana Republic and Gap.
It comes in a cut glass crystal flacon topped off with a large
diamond, an 18-carat gold collar and contains half a litre of
perfume. The fragrance will be sold exclusively at top store
Harrods and costs nearly €170,000, a price-tag...
US fragrance company Coty has again teamed up with Spanish
confectionery group Chupa Chups for the creation of a new perfume
line that targets teens with its metallic colours and lively
images.
The adoption of the new EU chemicals legislation, REACH, by a broad
majority of the European Parliament at first reading has been
welcomed by Colipa, which believes the clarification of the use of
chemicals in cosmetics products will...
Gerresheimer has developed a difficult-to-achieve cube-shaped
flacon for the new Cher fragrance by French designer Michel Klein,
his first ever perfume.
Coty's latest fragrance hits European and Asian shelves this
Monday, featuring the image and name of football hero David
Beckham, following a deal that was penned with his wife Victoria
Beckham back in February.
The tear-away performance of Inter Parfums is showing signs of
tailing off as third quarter sales growth slows to 12 per cent,
against a nine month sales increase of 21 per cent, as the company
is hit by increased royalty and advertising...
Crown Risdon has developed a unique decorating process for its
Surlyn cap used on the new Hypnôse fragrance from Lancôme. The cap
uses a new molding process which is said to save time and cuts back
on production costs.
A new concept in scented packaging has been jointly developed by
European, American and Asian companies to give cosmetic and
personal care a new kind of sensory packaging and another tool to
promote their products.
The European Union and Luxembourg high courts have ruled that
French fragrance company Eden will not be able to trademark the
smell of strawberries in an effort to market it for a range of
cosmetics products.
A partnership in Brazil between Beraca Ingredients, Givaudan and
Natura has helped to bring priprioca to the international fragrance
market for the first time.
The Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association is about to revise
guidelines for the testing of cosmetic and toiletry products for
dermal irritation and eye irritation.
Pet personal care products are sweeping the world right now, with
an explosion of product launches that include nail lacquer in 12
colors, fragrances, fur highlighters and deodorants.
Crown Specialty Packaging has devised an advanced decorative
perforation method for the metal packaging used to pair up
combinations of the company's individual fragrance ranges.
The fact that big names like the Body Shop is now trying to muscle
in on the India market is testimony that the sub-continent will be
an increasing draw for international players. And the latest report
on the countyr's fragrance...
Flamboyant goth rock star Marilyn Manson says he is in final
negotiations with a major cosmetics company to launch his own
perfume brand, which he hopes to follow up with a cosmetics line.
The NPD Group, a US-based global provider of consumer and retail
information, has made an agreement with TNS Infratest to acquire
its Italian business providing information about the perfumery
category, in a move that strengthens...
Parlux Fragrances looks to have struck gold with its crop of
celebrity and designer fragrances licenses and is expecting to
report an impressive 74 percent increase revenue for Q2 compared
with last year.
Lobby group Friends of the Earth is publishing a report that throws
palm oil, a base ingredient in a variety of cosmetic and toiletry
products, into the eco-threatening spotlight, claiming its
production is threatening the future...
With larger retail outlets appearing to win the battle for the
European beauty spend recently, specialist retailer Sephora is
fighting back with new lines and aggressive marketing for its
online service.
Elizabeth Arden is making clear moves on the China market for
cosmetic and fragrances, with a 50 per cent jump in sales in the
past two and a half years spurring the company on to buy up its own
distributor in the region.
Leading tennis stars Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova have
launched cosmetic and fragrance products this week - a move that
highlights the growing importance of female sports figures in the
fashion world.
Despite reporting a significant hike in its sales, net profits for
the international perfume license holder fell as the impact on
higher royalties for its Burberry fragrances was felt. But the
future looks brighter as the company...
Swiss-based global fragrance and flavours giant Givaudan says that
a down-turn in its performance for the first six months of the year
was buouyed by a stronger showing from it international fragrance
operations.
Parlux Fragrance has reported a 74 per cent jump in profits on the
back of the continued roll out of Paris Hilton branded goods
together with the success of new fragrances such as Guess? for
women.
Oriflame has reported operating profits well down on the same
period last year, as the company's attempts to expand into new
markets hit the bottom line, reports Simon Pitman.
Latest EU figures show that seizures of counterfeit cosmetics and
perfumes increased by 800 per cent in the period 2002 - 2003,
prompting the European Commission to draft new legislations aimed
at reducing the problem, reports Simon...
Flavors and Fragrance maker Sensient Technologies has reported a 13
per cent drop in its quarterly profits following sluggish sales and
a one off arbitration payment following a dispute with a customer,
reports Simon Pitman.
Australian company Rheology Solutions says it has found a way of
enhancing the bottling of 'stringy' and difficult to handle
liquids, leading to a cleaner more efficient and cost-effective
packaging process, reports Simon...
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association is asking for
comment from industry members on soon-to-be published guidelines
for specific microbiology applications aimed at making personal
care products safer, reports Simon Pitman.
US international fragrance company Parlux has announced that it is
considering a number of strategic alternatives in an effort to
boost shareholder value. The company says that this does not
exclude the sale of the company, reports...
Coty has completed the purchase of Unilever Cosmetics
International, the global prestige fragrance business of Unilever,
a deal that makes it the world's largest fragrance player,
reports Simon Pitman.
Calvin Klein is preparing to launch a new women's fragrance and
skin care brand, to be called Euphoria. The renowned designer's
fragrance and beauty division has been quiet for a while, but the
launch is said to mark a new...
Germany-based Symrise is reorganizing its global, regional and
local fragrance management teams in an effort to hone its fine
fragrance, personal care and oral care categories, writes Simon
Pitman.
Parlux is continuing to win applause from analysts and financial
experts after reporting a 38 per cent rise in net profits for its
fourth quarter earnings on the back of a 32 per cent hike in sales
- thus proving that major licensing...
Fragrance manufacturers will be taking note of a recent study
carried out in the US assessing the impact of different scents on
driving ability. While camomile and lavender are out and coffee and
lemon are in, certain aftershaves...
Both the CTFA and Colipa have defended their different stands on
the use of phthalates in cosmetics and personal care products in
the light of a new study linking the family of chemicals to birth
defects in baby boys, reports Simon...
With consumer incomes in both the US and Europe continuing to rise,
a new report suggests that the scope for premium cosmetic and
personal care products shows great promise, reports Simon
Pitman.
International Bottle Company (IBC), a market leader in cosmetics
and toiletries packaging, has developed a new line of contemporary
custom bottles for FCUK's 'Scentsual' perfumery range. The design
has been rolled out...
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Hutchinson Whampoa has made a £221.9
million offer for the Merchant Retail Group, a UK specialist
perfume retailer. The deal will see AS Watson, Hutchinson Whampoa's
retail division, take on one of...
US fragrance player Coty says it has entered into an agreement to
purchase the global fragrance business of Anglo-Dutch consumer
giant Unilever for an estimated $800 million. The move boosts
Coty's fragrance brand portfolio,...
US cosmetics giant Estee Lauder has signed a licensing agreement
with Missoni, the Milan-based fashion house in a deal that aims to
create and market fragrances and related products through its
Aramis and Designer Fragrances division,...