fragrance

“Eureka!” cried the children, for their bubbling liquid had turned a rich shade of brown, and the foul smell of the laboratory was rapidly giving way to a fragrance that was deliciously sweet.

The herbs steeped, releasing their piney, slightly peppery fragrance, alongside a spoonful of chicken bouillon, which nudged the sauce firmly into savory territory.

Last month, the company said third-quarter earnings beat expectations by more than 80%, thanks to strong results in its skin care and fragrance units.

The group had warned in September that sales growth would come in at the lower end of the range, citing sluggish fragrance demand over the summer.

The owners of fragrance shop Willow and wellness shop Alma Sana opened a physical shop together a year after running pop-up shops.