Estee Lauder Companies is expanding its luxury fragrance portfolio with its newest acquisition – By Kilian.

By Kilian is a luxury niche fragrance brand based in Paris, and sold in more than 40 countries worldwide. By Kilian offers an exclusive “wardrobe” of scents, mainly housed in luxurious black lacquer bottles, and beautiful velvet-lined keepsake boxes.

By Kilian will be added to the portfolio of ELC brands that fall under the leadership of John Demsey, executive group president. Dempsey’s other brands include Tom Ford Beauty and Jo Malone London, and Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle.

Growing a Legacy

The brand was founded in 2007 by Kilian Hennessy. Hennessey will continue in his role as the brand’s founder and CEO, and commented, “I could not imagine a better home for my brand.”

Fabrizio Freda, president/CEO, The Estée Lauder Companies, said, “Kilian has built a beautiful and sumptuous brand that elevates the art of perfume creation with elegance and uncompromising luxury…we are very excited to work closely with Kilian and the entire By Kilian team to continue building on the brand’s terrific success.”

William P. Lauder, executive chairman, added, “One of our leading strengths is the ability to identify brands with unique positioning and nurture them to realize their full growth potential. We are so pleased to partner with Kilian to continue this legacy, and we welcome him and his team to our family.”

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