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Elle
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Unique Fragrances Are In—And One Cult Scent Is Now Available in the U.S.
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Your name may not be Taylor Alison Swift, but you've gone through some eras, especially when it comes to scents. Let's recall your personal Fragrance Eras Tour: Your teenage years, puzzling over whether you wanted to smell 'clean' or 'fresh.' Then the 'School Dance Scents' era. Maybe you had a 'Sure, I'll Sample the Perfume in This Club Bathroom' era. Perhaps a CK One, Flowerbomb, Baccarat Rouge, or all-of-the-above era. And now? You have a chance to be in your most powerful scented era of all. It's never been easier, more exciting, or more thrilling to smell like nothing you've ever experienced before—and exactly what you've always wanted. 'Remember this time,' Inter Parfums, Inc. chairman, CEO, and cofounder Jean Madar boomed at me when I met him. As head of one of the biggest manufacturers and distributors of fragrances and cosmetics in the world, he was boisterous: Fragrance sales for the third quarter were at an all-time record. 'There's never been a moment like this,' he says he tells his employees, citing the past four years of growth. #Perfumetok confirms the huge surge of interest in scent, with the hashtag drawing billions of views. Funmi Monet, a fragrance and beauty content creator, describes its appeal: 'You don't have to be a certain size; you don't have to be Kendall Jenner, or even super-rich,' to put on a fragrance and feel more seen (or smelled). It's a particularly exciting time for indie brands, rare perfumes, or what I'm calling niche-niche perfumes. Franco Wright, cofounder of one of the biggest online retailers for this subcategory, describes it as 'true niche': 'artistic, independent-driven brands that are often less distributed and usually very creative and unique in their composition.' Think Byredo before it became a household name. Think of eclectic scents like the unapologetically lewd Sadonaso by Nasomatto, which smells like…well, accounts vary, but just look it up. Think of a perfume from a big house that you can only buy in certain parts of Europe and Asia that has Fragrantica in a tizzy (like Yves Saint Laurent Beauty's Babycat, which only just became available in the United States) or a specific vintage edition of a Jean Paul Gaultier scent that goes for hundreds on eBay. Think of small perfume brands that don't have to do any market testing and have to please no one but their creators—people like the visual artist Andrea Maack of Iceland, and Marissa Zappas of New York City. Zappas started her career as a receptionist at Givaudan, and now, with her legions of fans (including Kacey Musgraves), she could be the perfume laureate of downtown New York (as Tynan Sinks, a beauty writer and co-host of perfume podcast Smell Ya Later, put it, "How did we all start fucking talking about Marissa Zappas who we love?'). Her fragrances are often created for friends, like the astrologer Annabel Gat, the muse behind Annabel's Birthday Cake. Not quite Funfetti, the scent has notes of balloon, tuberose frosting, fresh-out-of-the-oven cake, and lemon sugar (with just a hint of Cabbage Patch Kids doll, according to one reviewer). Rooted in nostalgia, with inspirations like Swan Lake and Elizabeth Taylor, Zappas's creations touch on the current bow-bedecked nerve of girlhood. Zappas wants perfume to be different. She doesn't do any advertising, and not much social media, yet customers do 'tend to find me,' she says. 'There's so much potential in storytelling with perfume, because it's so abstract. I wanted to explore the possibilities and create perfumes that weren't necessarily just reiterations. I really love old Guerlain perfumes, and my goal is to reach people who might originally have reached for [it]. I certainly have worn commercial perfumes, and found comfort in the fact that my best friend was also wearing it. This is part of why we wear perfume—to share in these moments. But at the same time, I think we live in an increasingly individualist society, and everybody wants to have the most unique, the most special, the most different smell.' Wanting to smell different is becoming an increasingly ardent form of self-expression, the ultimate invisible and rare accessory. 'Consumers have gone from one signature fragrance, to a collection,' says Linda Levy, President of the Fragrance Foundation. Tom Bloom, marketing and relationships manager for Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, which has collaborated on perfumes with Neil Gaiman, makes a parallel to the search for vintage. 'It's comparable with the rise of thrifting in terms of looking for special items that are perfect and have a story.' With non-mainstream perfumes, the inspiration behind them can often be more complex and unusual, combining smell with fiction as a point of difference. Jane Dashley, the blogger known as Sea of Shoes, is a fragrance collector and enthusiast who started a niche perfume site, Fragraphilia, with her husband Jeff, followed later by a companion podcast. She tells me about Stora Skuggan, a Swedish company whose perfume Thumbsucker spins the tale of a king becoming pregnant after mistakenly drinking a potion made by sages for the queen. Its notes include honey, cherry, and Himalayan Cedar Bitter Almond—a redolent take on a hangover. The bottles, with their exaggerated orb caps, look like they could eat Harry Styles's Pleasing. Non-mainstream perfumes can also give perfumers the chance to try more unusual notes. 'If you have a client who's willing to go all the way out there, you can really explore uncharted territory, and that's quite exciting,' says perfumer Frank Voelkl, the nose behind Le Labo's Santal 33 and many other once-niche scents. His creation, Mood Ring by Phlur, captured something new for me—the feeling of going into a Japanese grocery after school and ripping open a sleeve of Hi-Chew candies. Sometimes, all the experimenting can result in more unusual perfumes that take some time to appreciate and go beyond the general desire to smell good. Jeff Dashley tells me about a perfume called Ambilux by Marlou. 'I wouldn't wear it to go visit my mother. It's such an [initial] straight urinous blast. Sometimes there are things that challenge you. But you start to look past those type of things and see the elevated artistry behind it.' (It's still not a luncheon perfume, however, he confirms.) Even as everyone wants to smell different, there can be community in bonding over your favorites. When you become fluent in ambroxan and ethyl maltol and follow the creations of your favorite perfumers, you want to meet others who speak the same language. 'Among young women, niche perfume is becoming more and more an important type of social currency, a status symbol, and a great way to relate to other girls. People are genuinely making friends from this hobby,' Jane Dashley tells me. Because fragrance is so subjective, there aren't really any wrong answers, which helps safeguard against internet toxicity. Ultimately, niche-niche perfume isn't about anyone but you, the main character of your own story. 'Fragrance used to be about who you wanted to be,' says Tynan Sinks, cohost of the scent podcast Smell Ya Later. 'But now it's about who you are today, which might not be the same tomorrow.' A version of this story appears in the March 2024 issue of ELLE.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Personal Care Stocks Q1 Highlights: Inter Parfums (NASDAQ:IPAR)
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q1 behind us, let's have a look at Inter Parfums (NASDAQ:IPAR) and its peers. While personal care products products may seem more discretionary than food, consumers tend to maintain or even boost their spending on the category during tough times. This phenomenon is known as "the lipstick effect" by economists, which states that consumers still want some semblance of affordable luxuries like beauty and wellness when the economy is sputtering. Consumer tastes are constantly changing, and personal care companies are currently responding to the public's increased desire for ethically produced goods by featuring natural ingredients in their products. The 11 personal care stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts' consensus estimates by 2.3% while next quarter's revenue guidance was 5.5% below. Thankfully, share prices of the companies have been resilient as they are up 6.7% on average since the latest earnings results. With licenses to produce colognes and perfumes under brands such as Kate Spade, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Abercrombie & Fitch, Inter Parfums (NASDAQ:IPAR) manufactures and distributes fragrances worldwide. Inter Parfums reported revenues of $338.8 million, up 4.6% year on year. This print exceeded analysts' expectations by 2.8%. Overall, it was a strong quarter for the company with a solid beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates. The stock is up 18.7% since reporting and currently trades at $131. We think Inter Parfums is a good business, but is it a buy today? Read our full report here, it's free. Co-founded by actress Jessica Alba, The Honest Company (NASDAQ:HNST) sells diapers and wipes, skin care products, and household cleaning products. The Honest Company reported revenues of $97.25 million, up 12.8% year on year, outperforming analysts' expectations by 5.7%. The business had an exceptional quarter with an impressive beat of analysts' EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates. The Honest Company pulled off the fastest revenue growth among its peers. The market seems content with the results as the stock is up 3.8% since reporting. It currently trades at $4.97. Is now the time to buy The Honest Company? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free. Boasting brands such as Banana Boat, Schick, and Skintimate, Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE:EPC) sells personal care products in the skin and sun care, shave, and feminine care categories. Edgewell Personal Care reported revenues of $580.7 million, down 3.1% year on year, falling short of analysts' expectations by 1.8%. It was a slower quarter as it posted a miss of analysts' organic revenue estimates and full-year EBITDA guidance missing analysts' expectations. Edgewell Personal Care delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates in the group. As expected, the stock is down 8.8% since the results and currently trades at $27.38. Read our full analysis of Edgewell Personal Care's results here. Rising to fame on TikTok because of its 'bond building" hair products, Olaplex (NASDAQ:OLPX) offers products and treatments that repair the damage caused by traditional heat and chemical-based styling goods. Olaplex reported revenues of $96.98 million, down 1.9% year on year. This result beat analysts' expectations by 3.9%. It was a strong quarter as it also put up an impressive beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates. The stock is down 9% since reporting and currently trades at $1.20. Read our full, actionable report on Olaplex here, it's free. Named after its founder, who was an entrepreneurial woman from New York with a passion for skincare, Estée Lauder (NYSE:EL) is a one-stop beauty shop with products in skincare, fragrance, makeup, sun protection, and men's grooming. Estée Lauder reported revenues of $3.55 billion, down 9.9% year on year. This print topped analysts' expectations by 1.2%. Overall, it was a very strong quarter as it also produced an impressive beat of analysts' EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates. The stock is up 6.4% since reporting and currently trades at $63.70. Read our full, actionable report on Estée Lauder here, it's free. In response to the Fed's rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has been gradually trending down from its post-pandemic peak, trending closer to the Fed's 2% target. Despite higher borrowing costs, the economy has avoided flashing recessionary signals. This is the much-desired soft landing that many investors hoped for. The recent rate cuts (0.5% in September and 0.25% in November 2024) have bolstered the stock market, making 2024 a strong year for equities. Donald Trump's presidential win in November sparked additional market gains, sending indices to record highs in the days following his victory. However, debates continue over possible tariffs and corporate tax adjustments, raising questions about economic stability in 2025. Want to invest in winners with rock-solid fundamentals? Check out our Hidden Gem Stocks and add them to your watchlist. These companies are poised for growth regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate. Join Paid Stock Investor Research Help us make StockStory more helpful to investors like yourself. Join our paid user research session and receive a $50 Amazon gift card for your opinions. Sign up here.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
1 Consumer Stock with Impressive Fundamentals and 2 to Avoid
Consumer staples stocks are solid insurance policies in frothy markets ripe for corrections. But recently, the industry has failed to do its job as it shed 14% over the past six months. This drawdown was worse than the S&P 500's 6.2% fall. Despite the lackluster result, a few diamonds in the rough can produce earnings growth no matter what, and we started StockStory to help you find them. Keeping that in mind, here is one consumer stock poised to generate sustainable market-beating returns and two we're steering clear of. Market Cap: $464.5 million A trailblazer in the avocado industry, Calavo Growers (NASDAQ:CVGW) is a pioneering California-based provider of high-quality avocados and other fresh food products. Why Does CVGW Fall Short? Products have few die-hard fans as sales have declined by 14.7% annually over the last three years Smaller revenue base of $688.3 million means it hasn't achieved the economies of scale that some industry juggernauts enjoy Gross margin of 10.6% is below its competitors, leaving less money to invest in areas like marketing and production facilities Calavo's stock price of $25.82 implies a valuation ratio of 15.3x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than CVGW. Market Cap: $432.1 million Founded in 2013, Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:TLRY) engages in cannabis research, cultivation, and distribution, offering a range of medical and recreational cannabis products, hemp-based foods, and alcoholic beverages. Why Should You Sell TLRY? Expenses have increased as a percentage of revenue over the last year as its operating margin fell by 70.1 percentage points Long-term business health is up for debate as its cash burn has increased over the last year Negative returns on capital show management lost money while trying to expand the business, and its decreasing returns suggest its historical profit centers are aging Tilray is trading at $0.43 per share, or 5.5x forward EV-to-EBITDA. If you're considering TLRY for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more. Market Cap: $3.85 billion With licenses to produce colognes and perfumes under brands such as Kate Spade, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Abercrombie & Fitch, Inter Parfums (NASDAQ:IPAR) manufactures and distributes fragrances worldwide. Why Will IPAR Beat the Market? Remarkable 16.3% revenue growth over the last three years demonstrates its ability to capture significant market share Products command premium prices and lead to a top-tier gross margin of 55.6% Free cash flow margin jumped by 11.3 percentage points over the last year, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends At $119.71 per share, Inter Parfums trades at 21.6x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it's free. Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs. While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 175% over the last five years. Stocks that made our list in 2019 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+2,183% between December 2019 and December 2024) as well as under-the-radar businesses like United Rentals (+322% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Inter Parfums (NASDAQ:IPAR) Beats Q1 Sales Targets
Fragrance and perfume company Inter Parfums (NASDAQ:IPAR) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 4.6% year on year to $338.8 million. The company expects the full year's revenue to be around $1.51 billion, close to analysts' estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.32 per share was 17.3% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy Inter Parfums? Find out in our full research report. Revenue: $338.8 million vs analyst estimates of $329.5 million (4.6% year-on-year growth, 2.8% beat) EPS (GAAP): $1.32 vs analyst estimates of $1.13 (17.3% beat) The company reconfirmed its revenue guidance for the full year of $1.51 billion at the midpoint EPS (GAAP) guidance for the full year is $5.35 at the midpoint, roughly in line with what analysts were expecting Operating Margin: 22.2%, up from 21% in the same quarter last year Market Capitalization: $3.63 billion With licenses to produce colognes and perfumes under brands such as Kate Spade, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Abercrombie & Fitch, Inter Parfums (NASDAQ:IPAR) manufactures and distributes fragrances worldwide. A company's long-term sales performance is one signal of its overall quality. Even a bad business can shine for one or two quarters, but a top-tier one grows for years. With $1.47 billion in revenue over the past 12 months, Inter Parfums is a small consumer staples company, which sometimes brings disadvantages compared to larger competitors benefiting from economies of scale and negotiating leverage with retailers. On the bright side, it can grow faster because it has a longer list of untapped store chains to sell into. As you can see below, Inter Parfums's sales grew at an impressive 16.3% compounded annual growth rate over the last three years. This is a great starting point for our analysis because it shows Inter Parfums's demand was higher than many consumer staples companies. This quarter, Inter Parfums reported modest year-on-year revenue growth of 4.6% but beat Wall Street's estimates by 2.8%. Looking ahead, sell-side analysts expect revenue to grow 4.7% over the next 12 months, a deceleration versus the last three years. This projection doesn't excite us and implies its products will see some demand headwinds. At least the company is tracking well in other measures of financial health. Unless you've been living under a rock, it should be obvious by now that generative AI is going to have a huge impact on how large corporations do business. While Nvidia and AMD are trading close to all-time highs, we prefer a lesser-known (but still profitable) stock benefiting from the rise of AI. Click here to access our free report one of our favorites growth stories. If you've followed StockStory for a while, you know we emphasize free cash flow. Why, you ask? We believe that in the end, cash is king, and you can't use accounting profits to pay the bills. Inter Parfums has shown robust cash profitability, driven by its attractive business model that enables it to reinvest or return capital to investors. The company's free cash flow margin averaged 11.9% over the last two years, quite impressive for a consumer staples business. It was encouraging to see Inter Parfums beat analysts' revenue expectations this quarter. We were also happy its EPS outperformed Wall Street's estimates. Overall, this print had some key positives. The market seemed to be hoping for more, and the stock traded down 1.7% to $108.50 immediately following the results. Is Inter Parfums an attractive investment opportunity right now? If you're making that decision, you should consider the bigger picture of valuation, business qualities, as well as the latest earnings. We cover that in our actionable full research report which you can read here, it's free.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Inter Parfums (IPAR) Q1 Earnings: What To Expect
Fragrance and perfume company Inter Parfums (NASDAQ:IPAR) will be reporting results tomorrow after market close. Here's what you need to know. Inter Parfums met analysts' revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $361.5 million, up 10% year on year. It was a slower quarter for the company, with a miss of analysts' adjusted operating income and EPS estimates. Is Inter Parfums a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it's free. This quarter, analysts are expecting Inter Parfums's revenue to grow 1.7% year on year to $329.5 million, slowing from the 3.9% increase it recorded in the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings are expected to come in at $1.10 per share. Analysts covering the company have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days, suggesting they anticipate the business to stay the course heading into earnings. Inter Parfums has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates four times over the last two years. Looking at Inter Parfums's peers in the personal care segment, some have already reported their Q1 results, giving us a hint as to what we can expect. USANA delivered year-on-year revenue growth of 9.5%, beating analysts' expectations by 2.7%, and Estée Lauder reported a revenue decline of 9.9%, topping estimates by 1.2%. USANA traded up 5.2% following the results while Estée Lauder's stock price was unchanged. Read our full analysis of USANA's results here and Estée Lauder's results here. There has been positive sentiment among investors in the personal care segment, with share prices up 3% on average over the last month. Inter Parfums is up 9.5% during the same time and is heading into earnings with an average analyst price target of $162 (compared to the current share price of $113.02). Unless you've been living under a rock, it should be obvious by now that generative AI is going to have a huge impact on how large corporations do business. While Nvidia and AMD are trading close to all-time highs, we prefer a lesser-known (but still profitable) semiconductor stock benefiting from the rise of AI. Click here to access our free report on our favorite semiconductor growth story.
