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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 5 August 2026 Leave a Comment

Issue 21 of Nez: The Smell of the Future: ""Exactly 10 years ago, a magazine of a new kind was published, and honestly, if someone had shown me the cover of this 21st issue in a crystal ball, I don’t know if I would have believed it. Just as I probably wouldn’t have believed the staggering figure of 11,500 visitors who climbed the steps of the Palais Brongniart a few weeks ago to attend the largest olfactory culture event ever organized in Paris an event born from this very magazine. I would have suspected such a frenzy even less when I was scribbling my first perfume reviews in a notebook 20 years ago. In short, while scents are known for their ability to transport us into the past, taking an interest in them does not grant us the power to see into the future. But, without knowing why or how, our nose – provided it’s keen – sometimes allows us to anticipate, or even shape, our tomorrows." -Editor’s note by Jeanne Doré (Editor in Chief of Nez)" 160 pages, $45 at Luckyscent.

Frederic Malle Northern Love ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 5 August 2026 4 Comments

French niche line Frédéric Malle will introduce Northern Love, a new fragrance developed by perfumer Bruno Jovanovic, in September…

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A new adventure

Posted by Robin on 5 August 2026 1 Comment

The spot for Jo Malone Sea Salt & Bergamot.

Wednesday scent of the day 8/5

Posted by Robin on 5 August 2026 35 Comments

It’s Hump Day, National Oyster Day and Neil Armstrong’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing? 

I am on day 2 of the happy-making summer chypre Parfum d’Empire Azemour Les Orangers.

Reminder: on 8/7, we’re doing Chypre For All Seasons…

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A strong first half

Posted by Robin on 5 August 2026 Leave a Comment

Puig has reported a strong first half in its 2026 financial year, with revenues up 4.4% to €2.3bn as fragrance demand for Caroline Herrera drove sales.

The Spanish beauty conglomerate, which has since terminated its talks with the Estée Lauder Companies over a potential merger, also recorded adjusted net profit of €26m in H1 2026.

— Read more in Puig revenue up 4.4% in H1 2026 thanks to fragrance demand at Cosmetics Business.

Fragrance and fashion sales, the lion’s share of the business, grew 3.7% on a like-for-like basis to €819 million, notably driven by both prestige and niche fragrances. The prestige segment benefited from double-digit growth at Carolina Herrera, fueled by the successful launch of La Bomba in 2025. The niche segment also delivered double-digit growth, led by strong performances from Byredo and Dries Van Noten.

— Read more in Puig Revenues Climb 4.1% in the Second Quarter at Vogue Business.

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