Despite China’s economic slowdown and softening luxury demand, the country’s niche fragrance market is showing remarkable resilience. International brands are flocking to secure a foothold in the mainland.
On the heels of Frédéric Malle’s recent Shanghai flagship store renovation, Swiss fragrance giant Givaudan opened its Fine Fragrance Creative Centre, “L'Appartement 125,” in downtown Shanghai on October 28.
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Bath & Body Works has launched two new fragrances for women, Perfect in Pink and Platinum…
Carthusia solid perfume, in a prettier compact than the last one we posted (way back in 2007). Shown in my old favorite, Mediterraneo. $61.60 for 5g at 50 ml, and also available in Fiori di Capri (in lavender compact) or A'mmare (white compact).
A map of fragrances from Memo Paris.
It’s Tuesday and National Cat Day. Birthdays: Fanny Brice, Niki de Saint Phalle, Bob Ross. RIP Phil Lesh. What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m in Boy Chanel. (Raise your hand if what you’re wearing on any given day is often what you came across while looking for something else!) Tea at the moment is Irish Breakfast from Harney’s.
Reminder: on 11/1, Rabbit rabbit rabbit…