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The Fragrance Market’s Squeezed Middle

Fragrance may be booming, but the premium category has cratered compared to high-end niche perfumes and affordable body and hair mists that have become an expansion focus for brands.
Images from Nest's campaign for its Voyages collection shot by fashion photographer Nick Knight.
Images from Nest's campaign for its Voyages collection shot by fashion photographer Nick Knight. (Nick Knight/Nest)

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Can Designer Perfumes Win Over the Niche Customer?

Luxury fashion brands like Bottega Veneta, Balmain and Rabanne are looking to cash in on the niche fragrance boom with new lines of ultra-premium scents. They face tough competition from more agile indies — and are dealing with a different kind of customer.

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Liz Flora
Liz Flora

Liz Flora is a Beauty Correspondent at Business of Fashion. She is based in Los Angeles and covers beauty and wellness.

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