Vincent Gallon

With fragrance accounting for 65% of beauty sales in Latin America, Arabic fragrance brands are finding growing opportunities in the region. Beautyworld Middle East's organizers see the trade show as an increasingly important meeting point connecting Middle Eastern brands with Latin American buyers and distributors. Latin America dedicates a larger share of its beauty spending to fragrance than any other region. According to Circana, fragrance represented 65% of total beauty sales in Latin...

As the beauty market is reshaped by social media, sustainability demands, and an ever-growing stream of product launches, German packaging manufacturer GEKA - a specialist in mascara brushes and makeup applicators - is leveraging one of its greatest strengths: its Bechhofen site in Germany. More than a factory, the 22,000 m² campus serves as a true center of excellence, bringing together design, industrialization, testing, and production under one roof to accelerate innovation and support...

Six months after acquiring Asquan, Cosmogen says it has entered a new phase of growth. With a tenfold expansion of its catalogue, a doubled sales force and enhanced custom-development capabilities, Cosmogen & Asquan Group is positioning itself as a broader beauty packaging player across multiple categories. The company is showcasing its expanded portfolio and latest innovations at Luxe Pack Monaco. Cosmogen is already seeing tangible results from its acquisition of Asquan in April. The...

An exceptional distinction calls for an exceptional celebration! Ten years after its last induction of Master Perfumers in Fine Fragrance, dsm-firmenich welcomed Marie Salamagne and Frank Voelkl into this exclusive circle during a ceremony held beneath the vaulted ceilings of Paris's Petit Palais on September 23. Created by Firmenich in 1969 with the elevation of Arturo Jordi-Pey, the Master Perfumer distinction remains one of the rarest honors in the fragrance industry. Marie Salamagne and...

Refillability, distinctive materials, innovative decoration solutions, a lower environmental footprint, and evolving supply chains: at Luxe Pack Monaco 2026, high-end packaging manufacturers showcased innovations addressing the drive for premiumisation, changing consumer expectations, and new regulatory requirements. From refillable solutions and all-aluminum components to caps made from 90% recycled zamak, bio-based polymers, and strategies to bring production closer to key markets, the...

PM Studio Group, a specialist in gifting, secondary packaging, and bespoke accessories, is expanding its beauty and luxury packaging offering with the acquisition of TNT Group. The combined business generates approximately EUR 130 million (USD 145 million) in revenue and aims to become a leading global packaging partner for the beauty, luxury, and wines and spirits industries. PM Studio Group is continuing its acquisition-led growth strategy. The French group, which specializes in gifting,...

As fragrance communities gain traction on social media, grassroots clubs in the US, Europe and China are turning in-real-life (IRL) scent discovery into a social experience in its own right. Beauty brands are tapping into this trend to forge closer connections with fragrance enthusiasts, creators and experts offline. From Coty's new global fragrance club to Brazil's O Boticário initiative, brands are seeking to translate digital engagement into shared, real-world experiences. The Coty...

For its 30th edition, held in Dubai from October 6 to 8, 2026, Beautyworld Middle East reaffirmed its importance to the global fragrance industry despite regional geopolitical uncertainty. Exclusive creations, olfactory innovations and the international ambitions of Middle Eastern brands highlighted the region's growing influence on the global perfume scene. With 1,300 exhibitors from 56 countries and 62,130 visitors over three days, Beautyworld Middle East recorded a clear decline in...

The suspension and subsequent restoration of fragrance influencer Noel Deyzel's TikTok and Instagram accounts has reignited tensions between luxury perfume brands and content creators promoting cheaper alternatives. At the heart of the dispute is the distinction between independent fragrance reviews and unfair comparative advertising that may infringe intellectual property rights. Noel Deyzel's fragrance-focused Instagram and TikTok accounts, which had 1.2 million and 1.8 million...

Since 2010, The Gift Lab has been designing, sourcing, producing, and shipping gift sets, advent calendars, pouches, and promotional accessories (GWP) for beauty, luxury, and lifestyle brands. Founded by Alexandre Escarra, the France-based company leverages its office in China to maintain end-to-end control over the production chain, from initial concept to delivery. The Gift Lab has built a portfolio of around 50 clients in the beauty and luxury sectors. With revenue forecast to increase...