
Wittington Investments to acquire Boots in $8.9 billion deal
Wittington Investments, backed by the Weston family and partnered with Fairfax Financial, is acquiring Boots’ UK and Ireland retail operations.
Every Fragrance story tagged Perfumers.

Wittington Investments, backed by the Weston family and partnered with Fairfax Financial, is acquiring Boots’ UK and Ireland retail operations.

Tresalis, a new health and beauty platform, has acquired majority ownership of wellbeing fragrance house Vyrao.

Abolis Biotechnologies has launched the Microbial Intelligence Explorer (MINE) platform.

KAYALI enters the Chinese market on October 15, 2026, via more than 300 Sephora stores and digital platforms.

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna has launched 'The Invisible Beauty,' a multi-year storytelling project leading to its 60th anniversary in 2027.

Ylem Parfums has released NGC 6302, a fragrance inspired by the Butterfly Nebula and composed by perfumer Andreas Wilhelm.

London fragrance house Index, founded by perfumer Isabella Smith and artist Tigris Li, uses a conversational AI installation to translate personal memories into scents.

The independent fragrance house Escentric Molecules has opened its first permanent boutique in Berlin's Mitte district.

The Italian beauty subcontractor Ancorotti Group is accelerating its full-service perfume division, Ancorotti Perfumes.

Four independent perfumers discuss their bespoke perfume services, detailing their client processes, motivations, and the impact of the pandemic on demand.

A review of Aether, a green floral fragrance from the Free Yourself house, composed by perfumer Ralf Schwieger for the brand's Elements collection.

Fragrance was a key growth driver in summer 2026, with Estée Lauder and Ulta Beauty reporting strong sales. The category saw numerous launches and fueled growth for major suppliers like DSM-Firmenich.

Australian skincare brand Wrinkles Schminkles launches in over 60 Boots UK stores and online from September 9, its first UK retail partnership.

Jo Malone London has entered the dog grooming market with a permanent shampoo created with WildWash. The £18 product, featured in a campaign with Tom Hardy and his dog Blue, uses orange and cedarwood essential oils.

Patricia de Nicolaï has released Petit Ange Eau de Senteur, a vegan, alcohol-free fragrance originally created for her newborn daughter.

Cami has been selected as the lucky recipient of a 30ml bottle of Bluebell Ritual by Scents of Man. The announcement comes from CaFleureBon, which set a deadline of August 29, 2026 10:30 PM EST for claimants to respond.

dsm-firmenich has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in China against several entities over a process for producing sclaréol.

Pierre Fabre has announced the appointment of Venaig Solinhac as the new head of its Dermo-Cosmétique and Personal Care division.

Cépages 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 rich and full of confidence.

Pattern 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 product.