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Interparfums FY 2022: record earnings as operating profit soars 33 percent

THE WHAT? Interparfums has reported its results for the 2022 fiscal year. The fragrance giant recorded record earnings for the full year with net income up 40 percent on 2021’s figures and sales rising 26 percent to €706.6 million. THE DETAILS The company noted that it had extended its partnership with Montblanc until December 31, 2030 and, subject to the General Meeting’s ratification, hit its goal of achieving gender parity on its board. THE WHY? Philippe Benacin, Chairman and CEO, commented, “Against the backdrop of a turbulent economic and geopolitical environment, our sales and earnings continued to grow in 2022. In 2023, although many uncertainties still exist, this positive momentum should continue with sales expected to reach €750 million, driven by the continuing appeal of our brands for consumers in a global perfume market that remains buoyant.” The post Interparfums FY 2022: record earnings as operating profit soars 33 percent appeared first on Global Cosme
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How to Burn a Candle the Right Way

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Burning a candle seems easy. You just light it, right? Turns out, most of us are doing it wrong. Read on for some expert-approved tips that will help you prolong the life of your candles and get the cleanest, most fragrant aroma from them.

Trim the wick

Before you light a candle, you should always trim the wick to around ¼ inch long. You can use a wick trimmer, scissors, or even a nail clipper, but remember to do it every time you burn your candle. Properly trimmed wicks burn brighter and cleaner (aka less smoke) and won’t leave black soot stains on the inside of the vessel.

Let the wax melt completely

Now that your candle is burning, don’t put it out until the wax has melted and pooled all the way to the edges of the vessel. In other words, the entire top layer of the candle should be liquid wax. This might take 3-4 hours, depending on your candle, so don’t light it if you’re planning on leaving the house. Letting the top pool helps keep the wax from tunneling and melting unevenly.

Don’t let it burn too long

On the other hand, you don’t want to burn a candle for longer than four to six hours. Burning a candle for too long can cause the wick to lean or float to one side. If you do happen to let it burn longer than you should have, straighten the wick after you extinguish it.

Don’t blow it out

When you blow out a candle, it sends black ash particles flying into the melted wax. Instead, use a candle snuffer or replace the cover of the candle on top to gently extinguish the flame.

Choose the right spot

Place your candle on a level, non-flammable surface that’s away from curtains or any other type of fabric. You should also keep your candle away from moving air caused by fans, open windows, or people walking back and forth frequently—this helps the candle burn evenly.

Never leave a lit candle unattended

This may seem obvious, but seriously—lit candles should stay under your supervision at all times.

Now go forth, and burn your candle like the pros.

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