Production comes to a halt at the “largest counterfeit perfume factory in Europe” where eleven individuals have been put under arrest. A large scale operation involving French and Spanish authorities have seized 1.2 million products at the factory which has an estimated production of 4 million bottles annually.

London’s Selfridge’s has just revealed the new fragrance hall after a major 2-year renovation. It was thanks to founder Harry Gordon Selfridge back in 1909 that fragrance and beauty were moved from the back to the front of the store. The department includes 47 brands, many of which propose Selfridge’s exclusives.

Paris Packaging Week recently held its largest event ever where more than 900 exhibitors presented the latest advances in packaging, dispensing, technology and systems. In case you couldn’t attend, this article provides a succinct overview of the key takeaways from the annual Spring trade show. Of particular importance for Fragrance are developments in pumps due to regulatory changes scheduled for 2030.

There’s a new way to connect with the fragrance community in your home town: perfume clubs. These informal settings bring like-minded frag heads together not only to sniff but to bond with others. Considering that more young people admit to feeling lonely, these clubs can offer a safe social environment where twin spirits can revel in their love of fragrance.

Last year saw over 6000 fragrance launches, an incredible increase and an unsustainable pace for the industry. In this article, Remi Pulverail, founder of L’Atelier Français des Matières and Les Indémodables, shares behind the scenes knowledge on how the industry works: from in-house competition, the effect of margin on raw materials, and the decline in creativity.

Circana has released year-end data for the US Beauty market which indicates an overall increase in dollar sales and flat performance in premium unit sales. Fragrance was once again the bright spot with 15% growth in both unit and dollar sales. In this article Global Beauty Industry Advisor Larisaa Jensen makes predictions for 2026.

When scent meets sound, something magical can happen. French niche brand L’Orchestre Parfum boasts a collection of 14 fragrances that spans the olfactory – and auditory – palette. This isn’t the only brand making connections with music, offering an unexpected customer experience that amplifies emotions.

As the show in Bologna prepares to open its doors next month, what can visitors expect? Fragrance takes center stage, leading when it comes to innovation. Emerging markets are now active players, creating new business opportunities. The show brings the whole industry together: from prestige to mass, from finished products to supply chain.