Estee Lauder Q1 Fragrance Sales Up 12% Boosted By Kors, Beyond Paradise

Estee Lauder's fragrance business had a strong start in the first quarter (ended Sept. 30), with the category posting a 12% sales gain to reach $333.1 mil., fueled by the addition of the Michael Kors brand and the introduction of Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise. On a constant currency basis, fragrance sales were up 9%