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The company expects the early return of its Gucci Beauty license to Kering to create a sales and profit step-down in FY28, but said it is developing measures to moderate the impact. These include accelerating core brands, expanding newer portfolio additions such as Marc Jacobs Beauty makeup and fragrances from Swarovski, Etro and Marni, and implementing a significant fixed-cost reduction program.

Coty Returns to Sales Growth in Q4 as Fragrance, Cosmetics and Americas Lead; Names Soraya Benchikh CFO

Coty said FY27 will focus on strengthening its core business, simplifying the portfolio and improving consumer engagement.

Luxury fragrance was particularly strong, with double-digit growth across the portfolio led by Le Labo, Tom Ford and Kilian Paris.

Estée Lauder’s Fiscal 2026 Results: Fragrance Leads a Broader Beauty Recovery

"Our One ELC operating model is increasingly enabling the entire organization to move at speed and with discipline.”

ScentFest SF Makes a Big First Impression

More than 4,000 fragrance lovers, 100+ niche brands and a who’s who of perfumery converged in San Francisco for the inaugural ScentFest SF, signaling the growing appetite—and cultural momentum—behind independent and niche fragrance.

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Fragrance is stepping out from the broader personal care ingredient mix with the launch of the Fragrance Zone at in-cosmetics Asia 2026, reflecting the growing role of scent in product differentiation, mood and self-expression across APAC.

Fragrance Gets Its Own Spotlight at in-cosmetics Asia

'[L]arger/international customers require compliance to foreign standards such as Leaping Bunny, EU standards compliance, etc.,' says Cohere Beauty's John Nolfi. '[T]he trend is more about being able to support 'clean' formulations with some data.'

Cohere Beauty Rides Fragrance Boom With Speed, Scale and Flexible Formats

For 2026, IFF expects continuing-operations sales of $7.4 billion-$7.6 billion, representing 2%-4% currency-neutral growth, with adjusted EBITDA of $1.53 billion-$1.60 billion, up 4%-8% on a currency-neutral basis. Pictured is IFF's innovation center in Brazil.

IFF’s Q2: Scent Leads as Taste and Biosciences Gain Momentum

Taste, Texture & Health (TTH) grew 4% LFL to €1.63 billion, also volume-led, with momentum improving sharply in Q2.

dsm-firmenich’s H1 Growth Is Led by Fragrance, While Flavors Regain Momentum

Turpaz said the growth reflects the integration of acquisitions completed in 2025 and the first half of 2026, alongside organic growth, cross-selling and operational synergies. Following acquisitions in the U.S. and France, the company said its current annual revenue run-rate is approximately $380 million.

Turpaz Sales Surge 41% as Acquisitions Fuel Record First-Half Results

Following acquisitions in the U.S. and France, the company said its current annual revenue run-rate is approximately $380 million.

According to iRomaScents, its technology can identify fragrance preferences and deliver personalized recommendations in under a minute. The company says the platform has demonstrated conversion rates of more than 90%, compared with the typical 5% to 10% conversion rates associated with conventional fragrance retail.

How AI Actually Picks Your Fragrance

According to iRomaScents, its technology can identify fragrance preferences and deliver personalized recommendations in under a minute.

WFFC and dsm-firmenich Partner on Webinar Exploring the Power of Mentors and Sponsors

The webinar supports WFFC’s recently relaunched mentorship initiative, reinforcing the organization’s focus on creating opportunities for connection and growth across all career stages.

'Our teams will kick off the transition in September,' Hieronimus said, adding that the company expects to launch its first Gucci products in early 2028.

L'Oréal Sees Gucci as Its Next Luxury Beauty Powerhouse, Targets Early 2028 Launch

Gucci represents a massive opportunity because the beauty business remains relatively small compared with the strength of the fashion house.

Dossier Taps Former Coty and J&J Executive Stefano Curti as Executive Chairman

Dossier CEO Sergio Tache described the appointment as a pivotal moment for the company.

Beauty remained the company's strongest personal care category. Quarterly beauty sales increased 6% to $3.98 billion, driven by 3% organic sales growth, supported by higher volume and favorable pricing.

P&G Beauty Outperforms as Grooming Slows in Mixed Q4, FY2026 Results

P&G expects fiscal 2027 net sales growth of 1% to 3% and anticipates continued pressure from elevated commodity, energy and transportation costs.

The AARAV Atelier brings together perfumers, evaluators and customers to develop fragrance solutions that reflect evolving consumer preferences and regional market trends.

AARAV Accelerates Global Growth with New Fragrance Creative Center and Ingredient Business Leadership

The company continues expanding its presence in global fragrance, flavor and specialty ingredient markets.

“I’m excited to join Avilan at such an important stage of its growth,” said Mesejo. “I look forward to contributing new ideas, helping share the Avilan story, and supporting the team as we continue creating meaningful connections between origin and market.”

Avilan Expands Madrid Team with Business Development and Communications Hire

Mesejo will support Avilan's business development, branding and communications initiatives.

Fragrance & Beauty was the clear standout, delivering 6.5% LFL growth to CHF 2.01 billion. Consumer Products was the strongest-performing business, surging 9.2% LFL, while Fine Fragrance continued its momentum with 7.3% LFL growth despite lapping an exceptionally strong 18.0% comparison in the prior year.

Givaudan's First-Half Growth Led by Fragrance as Flavors Remain Steady

The company reported first-half sales of CHF 3.8 billion, representing 3.6% like-for-like (LFL) growth.

Symrise has signed a put option agreement to acquire 100% of Floral Concept, headquartered in Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne in France's renowned Pays de Grasse.

Symrise Moves to Build Premium Naturals Powerhouse with Floral Concept Acquisition

The acquisition reflects rising demand from fragrance brands for authentic, sustainably sourced and highly differentiated natural ingredients.

De Monchy Aromatics has reported record first-half revenue for 2026 while announcing that its Dorset, U.K., operations received an AA+ rating in the latest BRC Global Standard audit, the highest certification level available.

De Monchy Aromatics Reports Record First-Half Revenue, Earns AA+ BRC Certification

Moroney said she spent more than 18 months developing the fragrance, describing it as 'fresh, effortless, and meant to be an everyday signature.' She also incorporated handwritten lyrics from her song You Shine onto the bottle as a reminder that 'the most beautiful things come from broken pieces.'

Takasago Perfumer Michelle DeFina Crafts Mineral-Floral Signature for Megan Moroney's Debut Fragrance, Calliope

The composition reflects the continued popularity of mineral-amber floral fragrances.