Perfumes

Sacheerome targets 30-40% annual growth in West Asian fragrance market

Indian fragrance and flavour company Sacheerome is targeting a 30-40 per cent annual growth in the Middle East market as it deepens its footprint in the region, aiming to establish Dubai as its second home, Chief Perfumer and Managing Director Manoj Arora has said. Speaking to PTI on the sidelines of the Beautyworld Middle East Expo 2024, in which the company is showcasing its products, Arora said the company's expansion aligns with a global vision to lead in niche fragrance and flavour experiences by 2030. "We aim to become a global leader in unique fragrance and flavour experiences by 2030. We are eying a growth of 30-40 per cent year-on-year in the Middle East region," Arora said. "We have world-class R&D and robotic manufacturing in India, and establishing an R&D, Application, Evaluation Center, and Warehouse in Dubai will sharpen our ability to meet regional demands faster and more creatively, Arora said. "India's rich resources and lower operational costs give us a ...

A Dolce and Gabbana perfume for Rs 9,000. But this one is for dogs

Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana launched a luxury fragrance worth Rs 9,000 for dogs, named after its founder's pet

Happy Valentine's Day 2024: Gift options to surprise your wife/girlfriend

Happy Valentine's Day 2024: Are you planning to surprise your wife or girlfriend with special gifts? Here are some of the gift options that you can explore and make your partner's day special

Insurer can't transfer liability to another party

The National Commission said even if the landlord is the tortfeasor, the insurer should settle the claim and then take legal action to recover the amount from the latter

Greenwashing enters a $22 trillion debt market, derailing climate goals

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Body spray brand apologises for controversial ads after online outrage

Body spray brand Layer'r Shot has apologised for its two controversial ad campaigns, which had last week triggered outrage over social media and other media platforms for "promoting gang rape culture". However, Layer'r Shot, owned by Gujarat-based Adjavis Venture, said the two advertisements were aired "only after due and mandatory approvals". "... we never intended to hurt anyone's sentiments or feelings or outrage any women's modesty or promote any sort of culture, as wrongly perceived by some," Layer'r Shot said in an instagram post on Monday. It further added: "However, we sincerely apologise for the advertisements that consequentially caused rage amongst individuals & several communities and beg their pardon." Layer'r Shot claimed that it had "voluntarily" informed all its media partners to stop the telecast/broadcasting of both the advertisements from June 4 with immediate effect. The statement comes two days after the Information & Broadcasting (I&B) ministry had on

Body spray ad was potentially in serious violation of regulation, says ASCI

I&B ministry asked Twitter, YouTube to remove from their social media platforms the videos of ads of body spray Layer'r Shot, as it triggered outrage for "promoting sexual violence agaist women"

Choosing the right perfume to gloss up your personality and style quotient

You can choose your perfume based on the type of fragrance, or how long the scent lasts; luxury perfumes are prices upwards of Rs 10,000, so take your time and make a discerning choice