Jean Patou acquired by Designer Parfums

Cosmetics & Perfumery Retailers' Association (COPRA) winners announced

Jarde Leto announced as face of HUGO Fragrances

FiFi Fragrance Awards 2011 winners announced

Launch of Marie Claire Fragrance Awards & winners of Prix d'Excellence de la Beauté Awards announced

Jo Malone announces new brand Jo Loves

Jasmine Awards 2010 winners announced

Coty Prestige announces the face of Bottega Veneta's first women's fragrance

Ormonde Jayne opens London boutique

Floris introduces fragrance experiences for Valentine´s Day

Leighton Meester, star of Gossip Girl, signs with Vera Wang fragrances

Cosmopolitan announces winners of the Cosmopolitan Fragrance Awards 2010

Coty Inc. and Roberto Cavalli Group announce license agreement for Cavalli Fragrances starting July 2011

Roberto Cavalli Group, one of the most prestigious Italian fashion brands, and Coty Inc., a leading global beauty company, have announced that they have signed a license agreement for the creation, development, and distribution of “Roberto Cavalli” and “Just Cavalli” fragrances. The new agreement with Coty will start in July 2011, when the existing fragrance license agreement for “Roberto Cavalli” and “Just Cavalli” expires. The new license agreement with Coty, who will manage the license out of its Coty Prestige division, has the objective to further develop the presence of “Roberto Cavalli” and “Just Cavalli” fragrances internationally. The first launch of new fragrances under the new license is expected to be introduced in Spring 2012 in full selective distribution.

LACOSTE signs Alexa Chung for new female fragrance

LACOSTE Fragrances has signed style icon Alexa Chung to front its new female fragrance, launching globally in January 2011. “I’m very flattered that LACOSTE invited me to model for its new female fragrance. I’ve always liked LACOSTE’s casual chic image, so I’m excited to be representing the brand in this new campaign.” Alexa Chung. Alexa has recently won the Editor’s Choice category at the Elle Style Awards and was No. 1 in Vogue’s Best Dressed List 2009. As well as gracing the covers of top style magazines from Vogue, Harper’s and Elle to WWD in the US, Alexa has written a successful column for The Independent newspaper and is a contributing editor to British Vogue. “We’re delighted to be working with Alexa as an ambassador for LACOSTE as she perfectly encapsulates the brand’s youthful, modern image: stylish and vivacious with a free-spirited aura, she exudes an effortless dynamism that makes her the perfect fit with LACOSTE.” Tim Sayler, Associate Marketing Director for LACOSTE Fragrances.

Natalie Portman appointed as face of Christian Dior Parfums

Christian Dior Parfums has announced that Oscar nominated and Golden Globe winning actress Natalie Portman will become the new face of Dior. This collaboration marks the first time the actress has collaborated with a perfume and cosmetics brand. Aside from her acting, Natalie has her own production company and is developing film across various genres and has raised global awareness as the Ambassador of Hope for FINCA International since 2004. FINCA is an international village banking microfinance program that provides small loans and savings programs to the world's poorest families. In turn they are able to create jobs, raise household incomes, and improve standards of living, thereby reducing poverty worldwide.

COPRA Award winners announced

The Cosmetics & Perfumery Retailers' Association (COPRA) held its annual lunch yesterday and also presented coveted COPRA Awards. There are six awards relevant to products launched during the previous year: Best New Skincare Product/Range; Best New Makeup Product/Range; Best New Male Fragrance, national distribution; Best New Male Fragrance, limited distribution; The Look Award for Best New Female Fragrance, national distribution (voted for by the readers of Look magazine) and Best New Female Fragrance, limited distribution. As well as the Gordon Whitehead Award for personal contribution to the beauty industry, the final award is the Supplier Service Award for the company that the Copra members feel has given the best and most consistent service throughout the previous year.

Here is a full list of winners and nominees:

Bruce Willis set to launch his first fragrance

The cosmetics manufacturer LR Health & Beauty Systems is Germany’s leading network marketing enterprise for body care and beauty products - they are currently developing an exclusive fragrance for Hollywood star Bruce Willis’ first perfume. The official launch of the fragrance is planned for 1 July.

FiFi UK Fragrance Awards winners

The Fragrance Foundation honoured the UK FiFi winners at the
18th Annual Fragrance Foundation Awards Gala Dinner, held at the
Royal Opera House, London WC2, in aid of Look Good...Feel
Better. TV presenter Jenni Falconer compéred the ceremony. The
FiFi UK Fragrance Award winners are: