https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/fragrance/fine-fragrance/news/22977123/interparfums-q3-sales-flat-as-coach-and-montblanc-drive-growthPerfumer & Flavoristen2026-10-23T22:11:25.000ZInterparfums Q3 Sales Flat as Coach and Montblanc Drive Growthhttps://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/pexels-ady-jovial-2151579748-38611085.eospNMBiDb.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Lacoste returned to growth, with third-quarter fragrance sales increasing 4%.https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/fragrance/fine-fragrance/news/22977119/merit-taps-dominique-ropion-and-meabh-mccurtin-to-capture-extrait-boom-with-solarinspired-scentPerfumer & Flavoristen2026-10-23T21:19:42.000ZMerit Taps Dominique Ropion and Meabh McCurtin to Capture Extrait Boom with Solar-Inspired Scenthttps://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/06-09-26-newwave-shot-4-0896-1.CnFVzIp8yh.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Merit has tapped master perfumer Dominique Ropion and perfumer Meabh McCurtin to create New Wave L’Extrait de Parfum, its second fragrance.https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/img-4956-2.98R8TzN14G.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The fragrance was inspired by an afternoon at Paris’ Musée Picasso and the spirit of surrealist art, with the juxtaposition of luminous florals and dark, textured materials intended to create an unexpected interpretation of solar fragrance. The custom glass bottle echoes the fluid movement of a wave, symbolizing transformation and continuous change.https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/fragrance/ingredients/news/22977109/research-rewind-yuzus-signature-odorant-may-play-a-smaller-role-than-expectedPerfumer & Flavoristen2026-10-23T20:12:55.000ZResearch Rewind: Yuzu’s Signature Odorant May Play a Smaller Role Than Expectedhttps://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/adobestock-546256340.P2Hz6jg7ov.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Recent research is a reminder that a compound’s reputation as a character-impact odorant does not necessarily translate into a consistent contribution across commercial oils.https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/fragrance/personal-care-beauty/news/22977105/photos-bath-body-works-unveils-feel-good-stores-as-retail-reinvention-acceleratesPerfumer & Flavoristen2026-10-23T19:47:12.000ZPHOTOS: Bath & Body Works Unveils Feel Good Stores as Retail Reinvention Accelerateshttps://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/bbw-inc-bathbodyworks-charlotteflagship-eaudeparfumbarwide.MjAyLxj6pq.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Hands-on discovery is central to the concept. Interactive testing stations, dedicated sink areas, an Eau de Parfum bar and a lip-and-blend station encourage experimentation, while shoppable drawers and more focused displays create a cleaner, less crowded environment.https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/bbw-inc-bathbodyworks-charlotteflagshipleandrojusten-001.2RwBElWer6.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Opened at SouthPark Mall in Charlotte, North Carolina, the store is the first of three planned concept locations, with Columbus, Ohio, scheduled to follow in late October and Miami, Florida, in November.https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/bbw-inc-bathbodyworks-charlotteflagshipleandrojusten-009.Eh06aEFZkQ.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70“The Feel Good concept brings those insights to life in new and innovative ways,” said Maly Bernstein, chief commercial officer, explaining that the Charlotte store will help the company understand how consumers engage with fragrance discovery, trial and connection.https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/bbw-inc-bathbodyworks-charlotteflagshipleandrojusten-010.ZFgpBV0Mx6.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70If the concept can make fragrance discovery more engaging, encourage trial and convert shopper interest into purchases, it could help Bath & Body Works strengthen the role of its physical stores even as the business expands beyond them.https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/fragrance/ingredients/news/22977098/zalab-expands-uebt-verification-to-cover-100-of-owned-productionPerfumer & Flavoristen2026-10-23T19:23:16.000ZZalabí Expands UEBT Verification to Cover 100% of Owned Productionhttps://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/zalabidistillery-and-fields-granada-spain-1800px.sEn58nwFm0.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Founded in 2019, Zalabí produces natural essential oils from native Mediterranean plants grown regeneratively in southern Spain.https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/zalabired-thyme-field-sierra-navada-1800px.jYlHYk1Tuz.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Red thyme fields in the Sierra Navada region of Spain.https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/news/flavor/news/22976985/kerry-group-savors-strong-q3-growth-as-flavor-and-reformulation-demand-drives-marginsPerfumer & Flavoristen2026-10-22T07:07:00.000ZKerry Group Savors Strong Q3 Growth as Flavor and Reformulation Demand Drives Marginshttps://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/adobestock-415340834-editorial-use-only.UIjdKEohEn.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Underpinned by a solid pipeline of taste and biotechnology solutions, Kerry reaffirmed its full-year constant currency EPS growth guidance of 6% to 10% and signaled plans to initiate a new share buyback program of up to €300 million.https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/news/fragrance/news/22976984/puig-hits-record-139-billion-in-q3-driven-by-makeup-and-apac-demandPerfumer & Flavoristen2026-10-22T06:53:47.000ZPuig Hits Record €1.39 Billion in Q3, Driven by Makeup and APAC Demandhttps://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/adobestock-650284691-editorial-use-only.H4FgqJGzKV.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Puig's core fragrance and fashion division—which represents nearly three-quarters of total group revenue—grew 3.9% organically in Q3 to €985.8 million.