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Chloe Cedrus de Nuit ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 29 July 2026 Leave a Comment

Chloé will launch Cedrus de Nuit, a new woody addition to the Atelier des Fleurs collection. Cedrus de Nuit is a flanker to 2019’s Cedrus, and follows Cedrus Intense…

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Wednesday scent of the day 7/29

Posted by Robin on 29 July 2026 22 Comments

It’s Hump Day, plus National Lipstick Day and International Tiger Day. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m in Parfums de Nicolaï Balle de Match, which reminds me of no food at all but at a stretch I could cite the grapefruit peel that I zest onto my granola?

Reminder: on 7/31, wear something that reminds you of a favourite meal…

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Results failed to reassure

Posted by Robin on 29 July 2026 Leave a Comment

Sales in LVMH’s perfumes and cosmetics business, which contributes 10% of LVMH’s total sales, were €3.9bn in the first half of the year – flat on an organic basis and down 4% on a reported basis compared to the same period in 2025, due to currency impacts.

— Read more in LVMH growth buoyed by Dior and Sephora in second quarter of 2026 at Cosmetics Business.

[LVMH] generated first-half revenue of €38.6 billion, with organic sales growth of 2% for the period and 3% in the second quarter. Within its Perfumes & Cosmetics division, organic revenue remained stable despite a slight second-quarter decline, supported by new launches from Parfums Christian Dior, continued growth at Guerlain, Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Acqua di Parma, and strong momentum in Dior makeup. Sephora continued to deliver sustained growth...

— Read more in LVMH Reports Accelerating Second-Quarter Growth as Beauty and Retail Remain Resilient at Global Cosmetics News.

Shares in LVMH slipped 1.5% on Tuesday after the French ‌luxury giant's second-quarter results failed to reassure investors that a broader recovery in luxury demand was firmly underway, despite signs of improvement at its key fashion and leather goods division.

— Read more in LVMH fails to reassure on luxury recovery, shares fall at Reuters.

Ormonde Jayne Musc Rogue ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 28 July 2026 2 Comments

British niche line Ormonde Jayne has launched Musc Rogue, a new fragrance…

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Calvin Klein Eternity Suede Essence ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 28 July 2026 Leave a Comment

Calvin Klein will launch a new limited edition Eternity duo, with Eternity Suede Essence For Women, a flanker to 1988’s Eternity, and Eternity Suede Essence For Men, a flanker to 1989’s Eternity for Men. Last year’s model: Eternity Amber Essence…

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