Fragrance News - People

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Liz Smith to leave Avon
by Grant Osborne, 17 September 2009
Avon have announced today that President Elizabeth Smith has made the decision to leave the company effective October 30, 2009, to pursue her long-time leadership aspiration to be a chief executive officer. Avon said Ms. Smith made this decision following a highly successful five-year career with the company, during which she played an instrumental role in repositioning the business for long-term sustainable growth....
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Heidi Klum sues German trader for selling her fragrances cheaply on internet
by Grant Osborne, 26 June 2009
German supermodel is suing an unnamed German trader for selling her perfumes cheaply on eBay, the Daily Star reports. According to reports Klum, whose fragrances are made by LR Health & Beauty Systems, is "asking judges in Germany to award her compensation because she claims the trader is cheapening her name by selling her brand cut-price on eBay without a licence."...
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Erwin Creed to visit US this week
by Grant Osborne, 01 June 2009
Erwin Creed, 28, seventh generation of the Creed fragrance house, will visit the U.S. from Paris this week to meet with his US team and inform them that a percentage of October sales in the US and Canada of new women's fragrance Acqua Fiorentina are to be donated to the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund...
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Ignacio Nacho Figueras announced as face of Ralph Lauren Polo triology
by Danielle Cooper, 13 May 2009
Ralph Lauren today announced that professional polo player Ignacio "Nacho" Figueras is the face of The World of Polo - a new advertising campaign to promote some of Ralph Lauren's popular men's fragrances. Appearing in the advertising for Polo Black since 2005, Nacho will now also be the official spokesmodel of Polo Blue and the latest men’s fragrance introduction, Polo Modern Reserve.
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Procter & Gamble's Langer to retire at end of year.
by Grant Osborne, 22 April 2009
Presdident of Procter & Gamble's Global Prestige Products, Hartwig Langer, will retire at the end of this year, after more than 28 years of service. He will step down as division president on July 1, 2009, but will continue to serve in a special assignment to ensure a smooth transition....
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Coty annouce new president for its Coty Beauty Division
by Grant Osborne, 15 April 2009
Coty Inc announced last week the appointment of Renato Semerari as president of the company's Coty Beauty division. Semerari will manage all Coty brands available in mass distribution in the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East....
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Jade Goody dies, aged 27
by Grant Osborne, 23 March 2009
British Reality TV star, Jade Goody died in the early hours of yesterday morning after a public battle with cancer. Jade had two fragrances distributed by Jigsaw ESL....
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Former Selective Beauty CEO launches B Comme Beauty distribution company
by Danielle Cooper, 13 March 2009
The former Chief Executive officer of Selective Beauty, Christopher Cervasel, has launched a new distribution company, B...comme Beauty. The Parisian company has so far signed deals with Balmain and Montana. Parfums Balmain and owner of the Montana License, Empire of Scents, are both headed up by Philippe Benady....
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Laurice Rahme brings Bond Street to Fifth Avenue with a Bond no.9 visit at Saks
by Danielle Cooper, 07 March 2009
Bond No.9 founder and CEO Laurice Rahme will be celebrating the launch of Bond's homage to Brooklyn with a bottle signing at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York....
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Will Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto be the new inspiration for Estee Lauder?
by Danielle Cooper, 06 March 2009
There is a growing rumour in the industry that glamourous young actress Freida Pinto is to be the latest muse for global giant Estee Lauder. The 24 year old star of Academy Award winner Slumdog Millionaire has been caught up in a whirlwind of success which has seen her sign on for a Woody Allen project, model for Dolce and Gabbana and led to appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Show with David Letterman. ...
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New MD at Maurer + Wirtz
by Grant Osborne, 09 February 2009
Germany based perfume manufacturer Maurer & Wirtz have announced a new managing director. On January 1, 2009, Johannes Verhoog became the head of the family-owned company that was founded in 1845. His predecessor, Bert Lehnen, stepped down after more than 40 years with the company. He will remain available as a consultant for brand and corporate strategies. Verhoog will lead Maurer & Wirtz jointly with managing partner Dr. Hermann Wirtz. ...
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Rochas announce Jean-Michel Duriez as in-house perfumer
by Grant Osborne, 21 November 2008
Jean-Michel Duriez has been named in-house perfumer for Rochas. Duriez is currently in-house perfumer for Jean Patou, a role he will hold alongside his new role for Rochas....
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