Can a Cult Perfumer Go Global? Brooklyn-based fragrance brand D.S. & Durga has long been synonymous with cult status in the perfume world. Their unique scents, handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, have garnered a devoted following among fragrance connoisseurs. However, following its acquisition by Manzanita Capital last year, the brand now faces the challenge […]
A Perfume Brand Asks, ‘What China Downturn?’
In recent years, the narrative surrounding international brands in China has largely focused on caution and retreat. Many premium fashion and beauty names are feeling the consequences of a slowing luxury market, characterized by declining consumer confidence and a rising preference for domestic brands. Despite this backdrop, British niche fragrance maker Perfumer H is rolling […]