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Pitti Uomo Gets in on the Fragrance Boom

The premier men’s fashion trade show is embracing the fragrance-as-accessory trend with a niche perfume showcase, while it looks toward other men’s grooming categories.
A photograph of Shim Ilhwa talking to Pitti Uomo trade show guests about his fragrance brand Organ Tale Parfums
Shim Ilhwa, the founder and chief executive of South Korean perfume brand Organ Tale Parfums, came to Pitti in the hopes of boosting his European distribution. (Pitti Immagine)

FLORENCE, ITALY

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How Tariffs Are Reshaping the Fragrance Boom

US-imposed tariffs were blamed for slowdowns in the earnings reports of several prominent fragrance makers, but the full picture of what’s next for the category goes a little deeper.

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Eric Sylvers
Eric Sylvers

Eric Sylvers is Milan Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in Milan and leads BoF’s coverage of all things Italian.

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