There are developments in the beauty, cosmetics, and perfume sector. The Catalan company Puig Brands confirmed tonight that it is in talks with the American company Estée Lauder, also majority-owned by the family. In a statement to the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), the group controlled by the Puig family acknowledged that these negotiations are taking place, as previously reported by [the Spanish news outlet]. Financial TimesIn the same statement, the multinational—which owns brands such as Paco Rabanne, Nina Ricci, Jean Paul Gaultier, Byredo, Charlotte Tilbury, and Carolina Herrera, among others—adds that the talks are focused on "a possible combination of businesses with The Estée Lauder Companies Inc." In any case, they assure that "no final decision has been made nor has any agreement been reached." And they add that "until there is an agreement, there is no guarantee that a transaction will take place, nor its terms." The Wall Street Journal Information has emerged about the operation, which would create a cosmetics giant valued at over €30 billion. Following news of the talks, shares of the US firm fell by more than 8% on the stock market. Estée Lauder is larger than Puig Brands, which also has a portion of its capital publicly traded. The US group's value is around $30 billion – it fell to $28 billion on Monday – while Estée Lauder's is valued at approximately $9 billion. IPO

The Catalan group, which debuted on the stock exchange on May 3, 2024, launched at €24.50 per share, a price it has not yet recovered. This Monday, it closed at €15.57, up 3.59%. The family that owns the Catalan multinational, with a 112-year history, retained more than 90% of the voting rights despite its IPO. In 2025, Puig reported net revenues of €5.042 billion, a 5.3% increase, and profits of €594 million, an 11.9% increase.

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The most famous ingot, more intense than ever

For the first time since its launch in 2008, the 1 Million perfume leaves the main stages to immerse itself in a party undergroundMaster perfumers Christophe Raynaud and Quentin Bisch have reinvented the nocturnal character of 1 Million Night Elixir, which now stands out for its gourmand, amber, and woody notes. "With a rich, liqueur-like twist of maple syrup that brings a warm and addictive sweetness, with subtle toasted and caramelized nuances that glow throughout the night," explain the creators. Since its creation, the 1 Million ingot has become an iconic symbol of Rabanne, which now, for the first time, modifies the bottle with a deep black gradient that adds contrast and depth to its signature gold color.

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When summer arrives, temperatures change, but so do our pace of life, our habits, our social activities, and, therefore, the way we relate to our surroundings. This has a strong impact on the way we dress, but also on the scent we choose, which our body often demands is different from the one we use the rest of the year. Below, we suggest three fragrances that have just come onto the market in case you're in the mood for a change of scent.

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The multinational fragrance company Eurofragance inaugurated this Wednesday the new facilities of its production center in Rubí (Vallès Occidental), which it has expanded with an investment of ten million euros, according to the company in a statement.

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The Italian firm Acqua di Parma has just launched Good morning, a fragrance that coincides with the spring season that we have just inaugurated. With a clear evocation in the "art of livingTypically associated with Italy, this Eau de Parfum is designed to help its users start each day with sophistication but also with joy. To achieve this, the fragrance is inspired by spring in Tuscany.

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One of the shady streets that meet Avinyó Street in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter is Carrer de n'Arai. It's not very long and only houses a souvenir shop, a couple of tapas bars, a franchise of a Greek restaurant and a pet supply store. But in 1946, the scene was different. It was in this part of the city that one of the most recognizable fragrances in the world of cosmetics was made, Nenuco cologne. Behind the master formula was Ramon Horta, an industrial engineer from the city, a member of the UGT and who during the Civil War was named director general of the War Industry of the Generalitat of the time. Until 1968, when he died, he made the elixir almost by hand. He didn't make a fortune, but the little bottles of Nenuco allowed him to live well.

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