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Can a Cult Perfumer Go Global?

Following its acquisition by Manzanita Capital last year, Brooklyn-based fragrance brand D.S. & Durga must balance its grassroots appeal and devoted following with the demands of worldwide distribution.
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The brand’s popularity has long been driven by its unique scents, which the founders call “armchair travel.” (D.S. & Durga)
Under CEO Francesca Bellettini and designer Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent has more than doubled sales in 5 years and is on track to surpass $3 billion in 2022.

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Yola Mzizi
Yola Mzizi

Yola Mzizi is the Editorial Associate at The Business of Fashion (BoF). She is based in New York and provides operational support to the New York team and writes features for BoF and The Business of Beauty.

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