The first LANCOME store in the Middle East opened in the capital

 Lancôme launched its first five fragrances in 1935 at the World’s Fair in Brussels: Tendre Nuit, Bocages, Conquete, Kypre and Tropiques. Petitjean entered into the luxury skincare market, launching Nutrix, his first “all-purpose repair cream” in 1936, followed by make-up, cosmetics, and skincare products. Lancôme was acquired by L’oreal in 1964, and quickly became part of its luxury products division.