Many scent marketers will claim that smells trigger 75% of our daily emotions, as the olfactory nerve is directly linked to the amygdala, the area of the brain that processes emotion. We spoke to experts to explore what’s happening in the realm of functional...
Singapore craft fragrance lab Oo La Lab has launched its first Singapore flagship and a new artisanal collection celebrating the human relationship with our sense of smell.
Malaysia’s Scentses + Co says that it is armed with authorisation letters to provide assurance of product authenticity and quality, as it seeks to regain consumer trust following past scandals involving other perfume subscription firms.
The French American beauty company Coty saw its sales up 13% on a like-for-like basis (LFL) for the second quarter of its fiscal year, and up by 14% LFL for the first half.
Chinese luxury brand Documents has all the elements in place to stake its position on the international stage but needs a partner that can help them achieve this goal.
It’s been a week of beauty companies forming alliances across Europe. Last night in Brussels, L'Oréal Groupe, Beiersdorf, Givaudan, IFF, KIKO Milano and Ancorotti Cosmetics joined hands to launch the Value of Beauty Alliance and highlight the industry’s...
Top executives from industry leaders L’Oréal, Coty, Kenvue, Unilever, and more are set to share exclusive insights into the future of the beauty industry at CosmeticDesign’s brand-new digital summit taking place end-January. Register now to secure your...
The Dutch/Swiss ingredients company joined forces with colour trends/design company PANTONE to launch new scent: Peach Fuzz Eau de Parfum and a scented candle.
Here we round up of our biggest stories on fragrance this year, featuring news on luxury niche perfume space, upcycled fine fragrance ingredients, and more trends in the burgeoning APAC fragrance space.
Trend forecaster WGSN has released its predictions for the cosmetics industry for next year. Scroll through to discover the trends and see the AI-generated images it has used to illustrate them.
UK fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has teamed up with beauty multinational L’Oréal to launch the first multi-brand fragrance refill station in The Perfume Shop store in Nottingham.
Chinese retail brand MINISO has identified fragrances as one of categories that will be pivotal to its global ambitions, with the firm reporting buoyant demand in Indonesia.
An Australia-based fragrance house specialising in luxury vegan and cruelty-free perfumes is setting its sights on Asia after landing a deal with Sephora.
Personalised fragrance house Maison 21G has developed a new concept for its travel retail debut based on the data it has captured on scent preferences across Asia.
Beauty major Coty says it recognises the vast potential to create fragranced products that can enhance various aspects of consumers' lives beyond traditional perfumes and colognes, says a top executive.
South East Asian beauty distributor and retailer Aura Prestige is aiming to further expand its footprint in markets such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam, as demand for luxury niche fragrances intensifies in the region.
South Korean retail group Shinsegae International has secured exclusive distribution contracts for luxury fragrance brands Heeley and Culti Milano as it seeks to strengthen its position in the rapidly growing category.
Symrise is on the search to identify a homegrown brand that could redefine China’s fine fragrance landscape and challenge Western fragrance powerhouses for the hearts and noses of perfume aficionados.
Whilst the fragrance category has continued to show dynamism and growth in the past year, the number of new concept launches has stagnated, with growth instead coming from existing lines extensions and flanker brands, says market trends firm Circana.
Singaporean fragrance brand Scent by SIX has lauded the customer-centric business model of US multi-brand retailer Showfields in helping tackle challenges such as rising manpower costs to the emergence of the Metaverse.
Shinsegae International has observed that economic fears are not deterring consumers from purchasing luxury niche fragrances, believing they have replaced lipstick as the new recession-proof commodity.
An Australian fragrance start-up offering designer-inspired fragrance oils believes its business can scale and succeed in overseas markets in Asia, Europe, and North America.
International beauty major Coty has developed an active antiperspirant formula that offers a long-lasting fragrance after application using a blend of lotus flower extracts.
An emphasis on tech and data is crucial for indie fragrance brands to become trendsetters in the increasingly saturated niche market, claims a Singapore start-up that is tapping AI and social media research.
A 128-year-old Turkish fragrance house is set to expand offline in China in 2023 and is planning to offer its signature bespoke services to cater to the heightened appreciation for “personalisation and craftsmanship”.
Beauty major Coty is utilising consumer insights from Chloe’s LazMall launch to fine-tune Hugo BOSS’s debut on the South East Asian e-commerce platform.
A newly launched skin care brand ‘About Time We Met’ from Australian sandalwood supplier Quintis is hoping to show what the ingredient can offer far more than fragrance.
Check out our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of November 2022 – featuring LG H&H woes in China, Kao's impending price hikes, the potential of African traditional oils, and more.
The fragrance category has evolved to become an essential category for wellness as well as self-expression, according to exclusive insights from major players like Coty, along with a line-up of exciting niche labels.
The addition of a high-end homegrown C-beauty brand with a Gen Z following to its portfolio is precisely what L’Oréal needs to stay at the top of its game in the Asian market, says a leading market expert.
Cosmetics contribute more to Middle Eastern women’s sense of attractiveness and self-confidence than ever, but not in the ways typical of social media-shaped Western trends, according to research.
A Singapore-based start-up is developing perfumes that solve the Asian consumers’ biggest pain points with fragrances, while also delivering tangible benefits to them.
American multinational Coty Inc says e-commerce will be crucial in the South East Asian market as it aims to deliver “high double-digit growth” for its portfolio of fragrance brands.
Fragrance is vital in many industries, including personal care, and the Fragrance Creators Association is working to improve its impact and public understanding.
Innovations such as ‘try before you buy’ perfume samples mean that online retail can provide a better customer experience and sales channel than brick and mortar stores, according to the founder of Indian direct-to-consumer (DTC) fragrance house All Good...
Fragrance innovation continues to push boundaries as expectations rise around sustainability and functionality, and there’s fresh focus on mood-boosting and digital engagement within the category, according to one expert.
A pandemic-born personalised perfume company in India is determined to launch a brick-and-mortar store to hold workshops that it believes will be integral to its business strategy.
Singapore-headquartered luxury fragrance house Maison 21G is rapidly expanding its international footprint in markets in Asia and the Middle East, and has its sights set on entering China in 2022.
The unwavering appetite for niche perfumes and brand mastery of digital communication are some of the reasons why we can expect more niche fine fragrance brands from Asia vying for the international spotlight.
Luxury perfumery Maison de L’Asie from Singapore is setting its sights on a bold ambition to cultivate its brand to become the “next great Asian fragrance house”.
Some cosmetic products sold in Europe still contain excessive levels of allergy-inducing fragrances when labelled and marketed as perfume-free, finds a study by the Council of Europe and its European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare...
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, CEO of bespoke perfumery Maison 21G discusses her consumer-centric approach to the retail journey online and offline, as well as how the perfume industry is set to undergo considerable change.
![Oo La Lab launches first Singapore flagship and a new artisanal collection celebrating the human relationship with our sense of smell. [Oo La Lab]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/oo-la-lab-aims-to-build-singapore-flagship-into-fragrance-destination/17455347-3-eng-GB/Oo-La-Lab-aims-to-build-Singapore-flagship-into-fragrance-destination.jpg)
![Maison de L'Asie is poised to fulfil its ambition of being seen as a global brand. [Maison de L'Asie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/05/31/maison-de-l-asie-taking-steps-towards-global-brand-recognition-founder/17468341-1-eng-GB/Maison-de-L-Asie-taking-steps-towards-global-brand-recognition-founder.jpg)
![Documents has all the elements in place to stake its position on the international stage but needs a partner that can help them achieve this goal. [Documents]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/will-documents-be-the-c-beauty-brand-that-finally-achieves-global-success/17095679-1-eng-GB/Will-Documents-be-the-C-beauty-brand-that-finally-achieves-global-success.jpg)
![Here we round up of our biggest stories on fragrance this year. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/12/12/fragrance-focus-top-10-stories-on-fragrance-innovation-and-developments-in-apac/16981149-1-eng-GB/Fragrance-focus-Top-10-stories-on-fragrance-innovation-and-developments-in-APAC.jpg)
![[MINISO]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/miniso-sees-fragrances-as-key-to-transforming-into-global-super-brand/16909866-1-eng-GB/MINISO-sees-fragrances-as-key-to-transforming-into-global-super-brand.jpg)
![Aussie fragrance label sets its sights on Asia after landing a deal with Sephora Australian and New Zealand. [Recreation Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/recreation-fragrance-founder-aims-to-bring-clean-luxury-perfumes-to-asia/16888221-1-eng-GB/Recreation-fragrance-founder-aims-to-bring-clean-luxury-perfumes-to-Asia.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/upcycled-fine-fragrance-how-upcycled-ingredients-meet-consumer-demands-for-sustainability-and-naturality/16658462-1-eng-GB/Upcycled-fine-fragrance-How-upcycled-ingredients-meet-consumer-demands-for-sustainability-and-naturality.jpg)
![Pola Orbis has launched a monthly subscription service to help consumers find their signature scent through exploration. [ERAM]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/pola-orbis-launches-personalised-perfume-subscription-service/16646546-1-eng-GB/Pola-Orbis-launches-personalised-perfume-subscription-service.jpg)
![Maison 21G has developed a new concept for its travel retail debut based on the data it has captured on scent preferences across Asia. [Maison 21G]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/08/08/singapore-s-maison-21g-duty-free-debut-underpinned-by-big-data-capabilities/16632483-1-eng-GB/Singapore-s-Maison-21G-duty-free-debut-underpinned-by-big-data-capabilities.jpg)
![Florihana is pushing to expand in South Korea to tap into the consumer demand for natural fragrances. [Florihana]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/07/17/florihana-targets-korea-on-the-back-of-increasing-demand-for-naturals-in-skin-care-fragrance/16578957-1-eng-GB/Florihana-targets-Korea-on-the-back-of-increasing-demand-for-naturals-in-skin-care-fragrance.jpg)
![Aura Prestige is aiming to further expand its footprint in SEA. [Aura Prestige]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/aura-prestige-eyes-big-time-growth-on-the-back-of-niche-fragrance-boom-in-sea/16502120-1-eng-GB/Aura-Prestige-eyes-big-time-growth-on-the-back-of-niche-fragrance-boom-in-SEA.jpg)
![Shinsegae secures exclusive distribution contracts for luxury fragrance brands Heeley and Culti Milano. [Heeley Paris]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shinsegae-inks-exclusive-distribution-deal-with-two-more-luxury-fragrance-brands/16483079-1-eng-GB/Shinsegae-inks-exclusive-distribution-deal-with-two-more-luxury-fragrance-brands.jpg)
![Symrise is on the search to identify a homegrown brand that could redefine China’s fine fragrance landscape. [Symrise]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/symrise-aims-to-unearth-mega-brand-potential-in-china/16482971-1-eng-GB/Symrise-aims-to-unearth-mega-brand-potential-in-China.jpg)
![Fragrance brands are today focusing on line extensions and flanker brands versus organic new product concepts [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/04/06/fragrance-innovation-in-2022-slows-with-focus-on-premiumisation-formulation-changes-and-flankers-says-circana/16315660-1-eng-GB/Fragrance-innovation-in-2022-slows-with-focus-on-premiumisation-formulation-changes-and-flankers-says-Circana.jpg)
![Economic fears are not deterring Korean consumers from purchasing luxury niche fragrances. [Ex Nihilo]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/luxury-niche-fragrances-buck-recession-trend-in-korea-shinsegae/16195561-1-eng-GB/Luxury-niche-fragrances-buck-recession-trend-in-Korea-Shinsegae.jpg)
![Perfume Oil Expressions believes its business can scale and succeed in overseas markets in Asia, Europe, and North America. [Perfume Oil Expressions]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/perfume-oil-expressions-eyes-international-expansion-plans/16155572-1-eng-GB/Perfume-Oil-Expressions-eyes-international-expansion-plans.jpg)
![The formula contains a blended lotus extract that also offers active properties [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/02/20/coty-files-patent-on-antiperspirant-with-long-lasting-fragrance-using-lotus-blend-from-provital/16183967-1-eng-GB/Coty-files-patent-on-antiperspirant-with-long-lasting-fragrance-using-lotus-blend-from-Provital.jpg)
![Atelier Rebul planning to offer its signature bespoke services in China. [Atelier Rebul]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/atelier-rebul-aims-to-bring-bespoke-services-to-china-when-it-expands-offline/16073141-1-eng-GB/Atelier-Rebul-aims-to-bring-bespoke-services-to-China-when-it-expands-offline.jpg)
![Coty is utilising consumer insights from Chloe’s LazMall launch to fine-tune Hugo BOSS’s debut on Lazada. [Hugo BOSS]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/how-chloe-s-lazmall-debut-influenced-coty-s-hugo-boss-launch/16010381-3-eng-GB/How-Chloe-s-LazMall-debut-influenced-Coty-s-Hugo-BOSS-launch.jpg)
![Quintis is hoping to show what Indian Sandalwood can offer far more than fragrance with new brand. [About Time We Met]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/12/06/about-time-we-met-highlights-sandalwood-benefits-beyond-smelling-nice/15982175-1-eng-GB/About-Time-We-Met-highlights-sandalwood-benefits-beyond-smelling-nice.jpg)
![L’Oréal’s China investment company had taken a minority stake in Chinese fragrance brand Documents. [Documents]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-oreal-china-documents-deal-represents-strategy-change-for-l-oreal/15827013-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-China-Documents-deal-represents-strategy-change-for-L-Oreal.jpg)
![Cathy Doll is working towards premiumisation with new offerings in perfume and colour cosmetics. [Cathy Doll]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/cathy-doll-sets-sight-on-premiumisation-with-perfume-make-up/15794790-1-eng-GB/Cathy-Doll-sets-sight-on-premiumisation-with-perfume-make-up.jpg)
![Self-confidence-boosting beauty products are popular amongst Arab women in the Middle East, but multinational marketing campaigns don't always hold appeal [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/08/11/middle-east-beauty-trends-see-attractiveness-pigment-and-ageing-key-finds-study/15671709-1-eng-GB/Middle-East-beauty-trends-see-attractiveness-pigment-and-ageing-key-finds-study.jpg)
![Scent Journer develops perfumes that claim to solve the Asian consumers’ biggest pain points with fragrances. [Scent Journer]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/scent-journer-develops-beneficial-scents-for-pragmatic-asian-consumers/15649251-1-eng-GB/Scent-Journer-develops-beneficial-scents-for-pragmatic-Asian-consumers.jpg)
![Coty Inc says e-commerce will be crucial in the South East Asian market. [Coty / Chloé Fragrances]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/coty-touts-e-commerce-as-strategic-growth-pillar-for-sea-fragrance-ambitions/15518165-1-eng-GB/Coty-touts-e-commerce-as-strategic-growth-pillar-for-SEA-fragrance-ambitions.jpg)
![Fragrance innovation in 2022 is sharply focused on sustainability, the digital world and finding a place beyond scent, according to one expert [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/04/14/fragrance-innovation-2022-focused-on-sustainability-digital-smart-tech-and-function-beyond-scent/15333738-1-eng-GB/Fragrance-innovation-2022-focused-on-sustainability-digital-smart-tech-and-function-beyond-scent.jpg)
![OOAK determined to launch a brick-and-mortar store to hold workshops. [OOAK]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/ooak-gen-z-led-bespoke-perfume-brand-pins-hopes-on-covid-19-recovery-in-india-to-launch-consumer-workshops/12596547-1-eng-GB/OOAK-Gen-Z-led-bespoke-perfume-brand-pins-hopes-on-COVID-19-recovery-in-India-to-launch-consumer-workshops.jpg)
![Maison 21G is rapidly expanding its international footprint. [Maison 21G]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/maison-21g-accelerates-global-expansion-targets-china-in-2022/12606054-1-eng-GB/Maison-21G-accelerates-global-expansion-targets-China-in-2022.jpg)
![Why we can expect more niche fine fragrance brands from Asia vying for the international spotlight. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/05/06/asian-niche-perfumes-why-the-next-wave-of-niche-fine-fragrance-brands-will-come-from-asia/12334984-1-eng-GB/Asian-niche-perfumes-Why-the-next-wave-of-niche-fine-fragrance-brands-will-come-from-Asia.jpg)
![Maison de L’Asie from Singapore is setting its sights on a bold global ambition. [Maison de L'Asie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/03/22/maison-de-l-asie-poised-to-take-on-global-players-with-luxury-asian-crafted-perfumes/12268274-1-eng-GB/Maison-de-L-Asie-poised-to-take-on-global-players-with-luxury-Asian-crafted-perfumes.jpg)
![SK-II highlights the importance of unique consumer experiences with the launch of new concept store in Malaysia. [SK-II]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/sk-ii-s-new-retail-concept-marks-beginning-of-a-new-era-in-elevating-consumer-experience/17577223-1-eng-GB/SK-II-s-new-retail-concept-marks-beginning-of-a-new-era-in-elevating-consumer-experience.jpg)
![Beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry. [Neutrogena]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/financial-focus-neutrogena-coty-luxasia-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update/17591725-1-eng-GB/Financial-focus-Neutrogena-Coty-LUXASIA-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update.jpg)
![Non-invasive treatments for dynamic wrinkles face significant hurdles in achieving efficacy comparable to Botox injections, says a Korean review. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/botox-alternatives-peptides-botanical-extracts-struggle-to-match-botox-efficacy-review/17580103-1-eng-GB/Botox-alternatives-Peptides-botanical-extracts-struggle-to-match-Botox-efficacy-Review.jpg)
![Estée Lauder is set to launch a Japan-developed quasi-drug skin care line, Aqua Charge, in September. [Estée Lauder]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/estee-lauder-will-launch-japan-produced-quasi-drug-skin-range-in-september/17572417-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-will-launch-Japan-produced-quasi-drug-skin-range-in-September.jpg)
![Our most-read stories on the tiny but mighty beauty brands making waves in the industry. [Maison de L'Asie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/maison-de-l-asie-flower-knows-matiere-premiere-and-more-in-our-small-brand-update/17572471-1-eng-GB/Maison-de-L-Asie-Flower-Knows-Matiere-Premiere-and-more-in-our-small-brand-update.jpg)
![The heightened awareness of hair health and cosmetic ingredients among Indian consumers is influencing their choice for hair repair treatments that prioritise clean formulas. [Schwarzkopf Professional]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/07/17/india-hair-care-consumer-prioritise-clean-formulas-repair-treatments/17567974-11-eng-GB/India-hair-care-consumer-prioritise-clean-formulas-repair-treatments.jpg)
