Jenna Blackwood
Contributing Editor
Jenna Blackwood is a Contributing Editor for Chez La Modiste, where she guides readers through the realms of Beauty & Fragrance and The Jeweler's Box. Her work explores the intersection of olfactory science, cosmetic chemistry, and gemology, offering deep insights into how botanical ingredients and rare materials shape luxury products. Dedicated to highlighting sustainable sourcing and ethical artisanship, Jenna approaches each story with a balance of scientific precision and storytelling grace. Through her detailed coverage, she helps readers discover the rich heritage and meticulous craftsmanship behind fine scents and exquisite jewelry.
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Harrods Unveils 2026 Beauty Advent Calendar for £270
The Harrods beauty advent calendar for 2026, priced at £270, marks a £20 increase from the prior year, yet its contents are valued at over £1,000, according to The Independent and the London Evening S
Jul 31, 2026 · 3 min read
Top 3 Emerging Chinese Perfume Brands With Unique Scents
The Chinese perfume market is projected to reach 30 billion yuans by 2025, according to premiumbeautynews .
Jul 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Funmi Monet Launches Influxious Fragrance Collection at Sephora
Nearly 10,000 individuals signed up for the waitlist for Funmi Monet's new fragrance brand, Influxious, ahead of its exclusive launch at Sephora.
Jul 18, 2026 · 2 min read
Givaudan's Scentaurus Aquamelon Addresses Future Fragrance Trends
Givaudan's new Scentaurus Aquamelon, a fragrance precursor for hair care, uses oxygen-activated technology to release scent over time, promising a revolution in how consumers experience lasting freshn
Jul 9, 2026 · 2 min read
Stray Kids Drop New Single 'Run It' for Fans
Stray Kids' new single 'Run It' premiered with a cinematic music video on October 26th, signaling the first wave of a carefully planned content blitz.
Jun 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Pomellato Expands High Jewelry Collection with Unprecedented Creative Freedom
The Mandala Chromia necklace, a centerpiece of Pomellato's new collection, features an intricate hand-pierced openwork motif set with 99 rare multicolor natural sapphires, according to WWD .
Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Luxury Fragrance Embraces Sustainability Amid Shifting Consumer Values
The global luxury fragrance market, already valued at $57.
Jun 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Amouage Opens Lavish New Flagship Store in Beverly Hills
Amouage perfumes, priced between $380 and $590, now beckon from 'The Wadi', its new 1,033 square foot flagship on North Beverly Drive.
Jun 18, 2026 · 2 min read
Kaia Gerber joins UT Austin as Creative Partner in Residence
Supermodel Kaia Gerber, a fixture on international runways for brands like Chanel and Versace, has officially begun her tenure as a 'Creative Partner in Residence' at The University of Texas at Austin
Jun 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Perfumers Union Launches, Demands Fair Credit
At a time when AI rapidly integrates into creative fields, the newly formed Perfumers’ Union explicitly rejects its use in fragrance creation.
Jun 18, 2026 · 2 min read
Top 3 Editor-Loved Colognes for Father's Day Gifts
Imagine a scent so captivating that strangers stop your father on the street to ask its name — a common experience for wearers of Creed Aventus.
Jun 16, 2026 · 4 min read
European luxury stocks surge despite economic headwinds
LVMH shares soared 3.
Jun 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Taylor Swift's Bordeaux Velvet, engagement ring signal
For a date night in New York, Taylor Swift stepped out in a bordeaux velvet Polo Ralph Lauren tank dress, accessorized with a Kindred Lubeck diamond engagement ring.
Jun 14, 2026 · 2 min read
Kiko Milano partners with Madonna for U.S. Macy's launch
Every other second, somewhere in the world, a tube of Kiko Milano's 3D Hydra Lip Gloss sells, a testament to the brand's quiet global dominance now poised for a loud U.
Jun 8, 2026 · 2 min read
Gen Z's Luxury Fragrance Obsession Fuels TikTok Sales Boom
Sol de Janeiro, once a vibrant whisper, now roars with over $1 billion in sales, a triumph born from TikTok's viral embrace.
Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Top 4 Innovative Niche Perfumery Brands for Unique Fragrance Creation
One niche fragrance, Sécrétions Magnifiques, famously combines notes described as 'sweat, saliva, blood, and sperm' — a stark contrast to the mass-market's pursuit of universal appeal.
Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read
How Does Artisanal Perfume Creation Process Use Natural Ingredients?
Despite marketing promises of botanical essences, the majority of perfumes sold today are predominantly composed of synthetic ingredients, as revealed by Prosody London .
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read