Fragrances
Blockbuster merger looms as The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig confirm talks
A merger would have major ramifications for travel retail, marrying the US group’s star-studded Estée Lauder to La Mer portfolio with Puig’s Carolina Herrera to Charlotte Tilbury and Rabanne line-up.
Available in global travel retail, the launch represents the latest evolution of the Hero franchise, continuing the brand’s exploration of modern masculinity through themes of duality.
The limited-edition Rouge Allure Velvet and Le Crayon Lèvres collection as well as the redesigned N°5 Eau de Toilette feature campaigns starring Chanel Brand Ambassador Margot Robbie.
The opening reinforces the travel retailer’s strategy to build a curated “luxury fashion boutique zone”, joining prestige global brands such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Celine.
Marc Puig, who previously held both positions, transitions to the role of Executive Chairman, formalising the separation of the Chairman and CEO positions in line with best practices for major listed companies.
Launched in global travel retail on 1 March, Mediterranean Essences draws on the House’s deep-rooted connection to the landscapes and spirit of the South of France.
Aqua Allegoria Perle is a water-based, micro-pearl-infused fragrance collection that fuses eau de parfum intensity with skincare benefits in a new sensorial format.
The state-backed travel retailer has strengthened its presence at this key regional gateway in Fujian province, securing a total of 831.46sq m of duty-free space across arrivals and departures at the terminal.
Grant most recently served as Puig General Manager Americas Travel Retail and brings 20 years of beauty industry experience, including roles with L’OCCITANE Group and LVMH.
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During the same period, 1.279 million shoppers purchased 8.012 million duty-free items in Hainan, marking year-on-year increases of +16.6% and +9.9%, respectively.
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Estée Lauder Travel Retail has teamed up with The Shilla Duty Free Singapore to launch the ‘InCharge: Own Your Journey’ pop-up at Singapore Changi Airport.














