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Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is betting on fragrance to counter weakening demand in China. The US beauty giant’s strategic early-stage investment arm, New Incubation Ventures (NIV), has taken a minority stake in Melt Season — marking the first time it has invested in a Chinese fragrance brand.