By Bloomberg Published Apr 25, 2024 Over four days of celebrations to mark its centenary in 2014, Spain’s biggest beauty products company inaugurated a new headquarters in Barcelona attended by the Iberian nation’s then Prince Felipe and threw a splashy party for more than 1,000 people at the world’s largest art nouveau complex. Nina Ricci But in a quieter yet more important … Read more
Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published Apr 19, 2024 This Thursday April 18, Diptyque opens a new concept shop called Maison Diptyque. Located at number 7 rue Duphot in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, this 400-square-metre space, previously occupied by a restaurant, is spread over two floors and divided into twelve spaces showcasing the entire range … Read more
By Bloomberg Published Apr 9, 2024 Puig Brands SA is betting on the Fragrance Index for its multibillion-euro initial public offering. But the owner of Charlotte Tilbury, Jean Paul Gaultier and Nina Ricci will have to pass the smell test to convince investors to buy into it. After three years of stellar growth, we may be … Read more
By Europa Press Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Apr 8, 2024 The century-old cosmetics firm Puig announced on Monday its intention to go public, seeking to raise over €2.5 billion through a public offering of shares (IPO). This will include the issuance of new shares targeted at qualified investors and a larger offering of existing … Read more
London-based Manzanita Capital has acquired a majority stake in U.S. perfumer D.S. & Durga. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. D.S. & Durga Founded by David and Kavi Moltz in 2009, Brooklyn-based D.S & Durga has garnered a cult following since its inception 15 years ago, thanks to its niche scents and the playful branding of … Read more
I may be a beauty editor with an impressive collection of niche fragrances and indie perfumes, but I’ll be the first to admit that when posed with the question ‘what is your favourite fragrance brand?’, my answers are nothing but predictable. In fact, some of my most worn perfumes are from classic, heritage perfume brands such as Chanel … Read more
I’m a sucker for sweet scents, so, of course, most of the best vanilla perfumes take up space in my fragrance rotation. Don’t get me wrong, florals and musks have their place — even in some of my go-to vanilla fragrances — but there’s something about the sweet warmth of a creamy vanilla note that … Read more
Let’s cut to the chase: are hair perfumes necessary? Absolutely not. Are they a fun, often less expensive alternative to regular perfume? Absolutely. Give one of the best hair perfumes a go if you’re on a fragrance kick and looking to expand your collection — maybe you’ll ditch your standard eau de parfum for good. … Read more
The best candles have a unique way of elevating any bedroom, living room, or apartment, creating comfort and swankiness no matter the month or your mood. While some people think of candles as holiday treats to light up while prepping for Christmas, here at Allure, we encourage you to light that wick all year long because you … Read more
Say it with us: Colored mascara isn’t just for red carpets and runways. Sure, it has made appearances at Fall/Winter 2023 shows (makeup artist Pat McGrath painted vibrant blues onto models’ lashes for Anna Sui), but a few sweeps of the stuff is perfect for your TikTok FYP and even — dare we say — … Read more
