{"id":82072,"date":"2025-09-02T15:48:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T14:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=82072"},"modified":"2025-09-02T15:48:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T14:48:11","slug":"molton-brown-previews-2026-luxury-fragrance-collection-tea-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/molton-brown-previews-2026-luxury-fragrance-collection-tea-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"Molton Brown previews 2026 luxury fragrance collection, Tea Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"

Molton Brown will unveil the next chapter of its brand evolution at the 2025 TFWA World Exhibition (Riviera Village, RE11), showcasing its ongoing commitment to innovation in global travel retail. The brand will once again exhibit alongside fellow Kao luxury brands: Japanese premium skincare brand SENSAI and luxury haircare brand Oribe, reinforcing Kao\u2019s commitment to drive growth in the luxury beauty segment.<\/p>\n

Molton Brown is building on a strong travel retail performance in 2025, marked by double-digit fragrance growth and a series of impactful brand activations. The company will continue to elevate its presence in the channel with immersive sensorial beauty experiences and a curated product strategy designed for the discerning global traveller.<\/p>\n

At this year\u2019s Cannes show, Molton Brown will preview its new luxury fragrance collection, Tea Ceremony. Tieing in with Kao\u2019s Japanese roots, Tea Ceremony marks a bold new chapter in Molton Brown\u2019s olfactory story and will launch in February 2026. This sensorial tribute to the ceremonial Japanese tea ritual was crafted by Senior Perfumer Mathieu Nardin. The fragrance combines a crisp green opening, a heart of earthy matcha and green tea, and a distinctive, woody dry-down.<\/p>\n

In addition to this new fragrance, Molton Brown will also showcase a curated selection of best-sellers from its Fragrance, Body & Home collections, highlighting its signature \u2018Cleanse Wear Live\u2019 proposition and fragrance concept \u2013 offering travellers a personalised scent experience across all categories.<\/p>\n

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Strategic expansion ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fragrance remains a key driver for Molton Brown, with travel retail having a +20% year-to-date fragrance mix growth and a +2% year-on-year uplift contributing to an overall +14% year-to-date growth in the fragrance category.<\/p>\n

First-half highlights have included a full Heathrow takeover to support the launch of the Bluebell & Wild Strawberry fragrance, featuring a striking debut Contentainment site at T3; eye-catching windows and wall wraps across all terminals; and prominent placement in the airport\u2019s \u2018Best of British\u2019 digital screen campaign.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Molton Brown\u2019s flagship London Heathrow T5 boutique underwent a premium refit, with the incorporation of a bespoke gifting wall, ribbon station and complementary engraving all further elevating the shopper experience.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, Molton Brown will further consolidate its travel retail footprint with a strategic focus on key locations, as it continues to support long-term brand awareness and sustained growth in the channel.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs one of the leading global brands in Kao\u2019s global cosmetics portfolio, we are proud to build on a successful year in travel retail, where our focus on fragrance and immersive experiences has truly resonated with travelling consumers,\u201d commented Anjun Murari, VP of Global Sales Channels and Strategic Development at Molton Brown.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe launch last year of our New Brand World has driven real impact in the channel, strengthening our fragrance authority and engaging a broader audience across all platforms. We are excited to present the next chapter of Molton Brown\u2019s story at this year\u2019s Cannes show and look forward to reconnecting with our key partners to explore new opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Molton Brown\u2019s recent initiatives and presence in Cannes alongside Oribe and SENSAI underscore Kao\u2019s efforts to drive growth in the luxury beauty segment, with a focus on skincare, haircare and cosmetics, and support the company\u2019s Global Sharp Top Strategy \u2013 focused on investment in sectors where Kao can establish a leading market position through high-value offerings and unique market propositions.<\/p>\n

With their strong blend of high-quality craftsmanship, sensorial luxury, and distinctive brand heritage, Molton Brown, SENSAI and Oribe are uniquely placed to strengthen Kao\u2019s position in the luxury segment and capture the rising global demand for premium, experience-led products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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