https://noseandnote.com/2026-08-21https://noseandnote.com/share-home.svg https://noseandnote.com/news/coty-reports-wider-losses/2026-08-21https://noseandnote.com/share-coty-reports-wider-losses.svgAn artistic shot of a luxury perfume bottle resting on textured fabric, emitting sophistication...Coty's fiscal 2025/26 results show a net loss of USD 618 million, with full-year sales falling 5% to USD 5.8 billion (Source: Premium Beauty News) https://noseandnote.com/news/tropic-skincare-unveils-revamped/2026-08-20https://noseandnote.com/share-tropic-skincare-unveils-revamped.svgClose-up portrait of a woman with short hair holding a perfume bottle, showcasing elegance and...Tropic Skincare has reopened its headquarters in Croydon, England, UK, following the completion of phase one of a £5 million investment (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/pierre-fabre-appoints-venaig-23a50546/2026-08-20https://noseandnote.com/share-pierre-fabre-appoints-venaig-23a50546.svgThree elegant perfume bottles arranged on a sunlit table, capturing the essence of fragrance and...Pierre Fabre has announced the appointment of Venaig Solinhac as the new head of its Dermo-Cosmétique and Personal Care division. (Source: Premium Beauty News) https://noseandnote.com/news/pierre-fabre-appoints-venaig-b321af33/2026-08-20https://noseandnote.com/share-pierre-fabre-appoints-venaig-b321af33.svgHygiene, bottle, container, hand cream, giftset set, cream. Fragrance equipmentLaboratoires Pierre Fabre has announced the appointment of Venaig Solinhac as CEO of its Dermo-Cosmetics and Personal Care division. (Source: Premium Beauty News) https://noseandnote.com/news/haut-ai-grupo-botic-a2b91718/2026-08-20https://noseandnote.com/share-haut-ai-grupo-botic-a2b91718.svgChild, girl, nature, flower, fragrance, beautiful flowers. Fragrance backgroundThe partnership between Haut.AI and Grupo Boticário has reached a significant milestone with the nationwide deployment of AI-powered skin analysis technology across approximately 4,000 stores in... https://noseandnote.com/news/scentfest-sf-model-niche-7e955d0c/2026-08-20https://noseandnote.com/share-scentfest-sf-model-niche-7e955d0c.svgA stylish perfume bottle resting on sandy beach near the shoreline, evoking a sense of luxury...ScentFest SF 2026, the inaugural edition of the event, exceeded expectations with over 4000 visitors and the participation of more than 100 niche perfume brands. The event proved the existence of... https://noseandnote.com/news/celebrities-rumoured-launch-beauty/2026-08-19https://noseandnote.com/share-celebrities-rumoured-launch-beauty.svgClose-up of Twilly d'Hermès perfume bottle with a colorful ribbon detail. Fragrance BeautySeveral celebrities are rumoured to be launching their own beauty brands, including Tate McRae, Lindsay Lohan, and Sydney Sweeney. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/dsm-firmenich-proposes-chair/2026-08-19https://noseandnote.com/share-dsm-firmenich-proposes-chair.svgA black square container sitting on top of a blue surface. Fragrance close upThomas Leysen is retiring as Chair of the Board of Directors at Dsm-firmenich, with Richard Ridinger proposed as his successor (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/squalane-plant-derived-emollient/2026-08-19https://noseandnote.com/share-squalane-plant-derived-emollient.svgSoap, calendula, marigold, flower, nature, health. Fragrance BeautySqualane is a plant-derived ingredient that mimics the skin's natural squalene, providing moisturizing and protective benefits. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/est-lauder-companies-sees/2026-08-19https://noseandnote.com/share-est-lauder-companies-sees.svgHyacinths, blossoms, spring, fragrance, tabletop, nature. FragranceEstée Lauder Companies reports a 5% increase in net sales, reaching $15 billion, driven by growth in fragrance and skin care (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/pages-parfums-debut-collection/2026-08-19https://noseandnote.com/share-pages-parfums-debut-collection.svgBlossoms, roses, orange, fragrance, close up, garden. Fragrance close upCépages Parfums, a new perfume house, has released a debut collection that showcases the work of perfumer Lauriane Guignon. Guignon's connection to nature is evident in her fragrances, which are... https://noseandnote.com/news/lindsay-lohan-potential-beauty/2026-08-19https://noseandnote.com/share-lindsay-lohan-potential-beauty.svgTulips, flower, spring bouquet, colorful, fragrance, bloom. Fragrance backgroundActress Lindsay Lohan is reportedly preparing to launch a beauty brand called Linlo Beauty, according to trademark and financial documents. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/ulta-beauty-appoints-specialty/2026-08-19https://noseandnote.com/share-ulta-beauty-appoints-specialty.svgLove-in-the-mist, nigella, flower, flower background, bloom, blossom. Fragrance backgroundUlta Beauty has appointed Brieane Olson to its board of directors, bringing over 20 years of experience in specialty retail to the role. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/la-roche-posay-opens/2026-08-19https://noseandnote.com/share-la-roche-posay-opens.svgClose-up of a perfume bottle on a wooden surface, capturing its elegance and fragrance essence...La Roche-Posay has opened applications for its 2026 Young Investigator Grant, a competitive funding programme that provides up to $50,000 in funding to early-career dermatologists. https://noseandnote.com/news/urban-living-drives-innovation/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-urban-living-drives-innovation.svgChristmas star, flower, white, christmas, fixed, celebration. Fragrance industryThe beauty industry is adapting to the demands of urban living by developing products that protect skin and hair from environmental stressors while offering convenience and sensory appeal... https://noseandnote.com/news/beauty-buzziest-family-run/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-beauty-buzziest-family-run.svgRose, beautiful flowers, flower, romantic, beauty, nature. Fragrance BeautyMeet the family-run businesses making waves in the beauty industry, where personal relationships turn into professional partnerships. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/fragrance-dreame-technology-ordered/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-fragrance-dreame-technology-ordered.svgArtistic close-up of a blue perfume bottle with ambient lighting and water reflection. FragranceThe National Advertising Division has recommended that Dreame Technology modify or discontinue its advertising claim that its hair styling tools can dry hair in two minutes. https://noseandnote.com/news/colgate-partners-bts-hope/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-colgate-partners-bts-hope.svgRose, rose blossom, beautiful flowers, flower, flower background, pink. Fragrance backgroundColgate has partnered with K-pop star j-hope to launch its new vitamin C-powered whitening toothpaste in the Asia-Pacific market. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/neal-yard-remedies-expands/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-neal-yard-remedies-expands.svgHandmade soap, artisan soap, floral soap, pink soap, natural skincare, soap art. Fragrance BeautyThe 45-year-old natural cosmetics brand celebrates its milestone anniversary by opening new stores and launching mood-boosting perfumes. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/pattern-beauty-expands-range/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-pattern-beauty-expands-range.svgIntimate portrait of a woman with short hair holding perfume with elegance. Fragrance BeautyPattern Beauty, a textured hair care brand founded by actress Tracee Ellis Ross, has introduced a new line of products for straight styling, including a vibrating flat iron, shampoo, and styling... https://noseandnote.com/news/neutrogena-responds-criticism-ambassador/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-neutrogena-responds-criticism-ambassador.svgStylish perfume bottle on vibrant red background, evoking luxury and elegance. Fragrance...Neutrogena has responded to criticism surrounding a viral video featuring singer and Brand Ambassador Tate McRae using its make-up removing face wipes. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/fragrance/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-fragrance.svgBath oil, oil, lavender, fragrance oil, ethereal, aromatherapy. FragranceA workshop on rheology is coming in September, offering hands-on laboratory work and expert-led sessions. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/westman-atelier-emea-general/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-westman-atelier-emea-general.svgA close-up of a woman's hand, from behind, applying a small amount of Westman Atelier's Soft...Anna Marcovici, the General Manager of Westman Atelier's EMEA region, is leaving her position after six-and-a-half years with the luxury beauty brand. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/space-nk-opens-waitlist/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-space-nk-opens-waitlist.svgA close-up of a woman's hand, mid-action, applying a rich, golden perfume to her wrist, the...The highly-anticipated 2026 beauty advent calendar from Space NK is now available for pre-order, featuring 'bestsellers' and a value of over £1,200. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/henkel-recalls-schwarzkopf-professional/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-henkel-recalls-schwarzkopf-professional.svgA close-up, shallow depth of field shot of a partially squeezed bottle of hair styling product...Henkel has voluntarily recalled its Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 fl. Oz/200 ml in the US due to a potential packaging issue that may cause the product to leak and create a risk of... https://noseandnote.com/news/rabanne-becomes-first-exclusive/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-rabanne-becomes-first-exclusive.svgA close-up, low-angle shot of a hand, with dark skin tone, spraying the 1 Million Black...French fashion and fragrance house Rabanne has secured an exclusive partnership with the UK club series The Warehouse Project, aligning its 1 Million Black launch with the event’s 20th-anniversary... https://noseandnote.com/news/fragrance-focus-fragrances-beauty-248b99-2ad8d6bc/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-fragrance-focus-fragrances-beauty-248b99-2ad8d6bc.svgRose, blossom, bloom, red rose, rose blossom, fragrance. FragranceDiscover the latest fragrances and beauty launches from top brands, including YSL Beauty and The Nue Co. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/skin-cupid-brings-beauty-586af9-584c1c6b/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-skin-cupid-brings-beauty-586af9-584c1c6b.svgRoses, garden, beauty, summer, bloom, nature. Fragrance BeautySkin Cupid, a UK-based K-beauty retailer, is hosting a multi-stop summer roadshow to connect with its community and showcase leading Korean beauty brands. https://noseandnote.com/news/jo-malone-london-fortnite-442c53-cafd80e0/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-jo-malone-london-fortnite-442c53-cafd80e0.svgLavenders, flowers, lavender field, purple flowers, bloom, flower background. FragranceJo Malone London has partnered with Fortnite to promote its Sea Salt & Bergamot collection, aiming to attract Gen Z consumers. A beauty industry insider assesses whether this unconventional... https://noseandnote.com/news/french-perfumer-guerlain-mourns-885b53-b434ea0b/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-french-perfumer-guerlain-mourns-885b53-b434ea0b.svgPeony, flower background, flower, beautiful flowers, summer, nature. Fragrance backgroundGuerlain announces the passing of iconic makeup creative Olivier Echaudemaison, who worked with major personalities and collaborated with top fashion designers and photographers. https://noseandnote.com/news/douglas-adapts-changing-consumer-951b59-d8d30fc7/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-douglas-adapts-changing-consumer-951b59-d8d30fc7.svgLight, smoke, colour, led, humidifier, mood. FragranceBeauty retailer Douglas plans to increase its digital investment as Q3 profits decline due to weak dynamics in key markets and ongoing price competition. (Source: Premium Beauty News) https://noseandnote.com/news/douglas-reports-q3-revenue-e648f4-0439356d/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-douglas-reports-q3-revenue-e648f4-0439356d.svgLavendar, field, green, closeup, blooming, france. Fragrance close upDouglas, Europe's largest beauty retailer, reported a 2.0% revenue decline in Q3 2025/2026, driven by weak demand in Germany, France, and the Netherlands. While online sales grew in Eastern and... https://noseandnote.com/news/brazilian-fragrance-house-botic-2efdfb-e13b2d36/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-brazilian-fragrance-house-botic-2efdfb-e13b2d36.svgClose-up of Versace Eros Flame perfume bottle with a warm yellow backdrop. Fragrance close upO Boticário, a Brazilian fragrance house, has launched its Perfumery Club in Grasse, a hub for modern perfumery. The initiative aims to foster discussions, debates, and knowledge-sharing among... https://noseandnote.com/news/frasers-group-acquires-harvey-138ce8/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-frasers-group-acquires-harvey-138ce8.svgStylish perfume bottle with a blurred woman in the background, capturing elegance and aroma...Frasers Group has acquired luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols out of administration, with plans to restructure the business and make tough decisions to create a sustainable future. https://noseandnote.com/news/botic-rio-launches-perfumery-d21898/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-botic-rio-launches-perfumery-d21898.svgMancera is a niche perfume brand based in France. The perfumery offers unique scents such as its...Brazilian beauty brand O Boticário has launched its Perfumery Club in Grasse, France, a platform for experts, influencers, and fragrance enthusiasts to explore the art and culture of perfumery. https://noseandnote.com/news/frasers-group-acquires-harvey-28f545/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-frasers-group-acquires-harvey-28f545.svgA group of perfume bottles sitting on top of a table. FragranceFrasers Group has taken over Harvey Nichols' six UK department stores and online operations following a court-appointed administration, pledging a major restructuring to revive the luxury retailer. https://noseandnote.com/news/kenneth-benaim-campbell-appointed-ee4698/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-kenneth-benaim-campbell-appointed-ee4698.svgLavender, medicinal plant, fragrant plant, scented pillow, white, embroidered. FragranceOriflame, the Swedish cosmetics company, has named Kenneth Benaim Campbell as its new CEO, succeeding Anna Malmhake. Benaim Campbell brings over 30 years of leadership experience, including 27... https://noseandnote.com/notes/2026-08-21 https://noseandnote.com/families/2026-08-20 https://noseandnote.com/perfumers/2026-08-20 https://noseandnote.com/performance/2026-08-20 https://noseandnote.com/topics/sec-families/2026-08-20 https://noseandnote.com/topics/sec-notes/2026-08-21 https://noseandnote.com/topics/sec-performance/2026-08-20 https://noseandnote.com/topics/sec-perfumers/2026-08-20 https://noseandnote.com/about/ https://noseandnote.com/sources-and-methods/ https://noseandnote.com/corrections/