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Osmo's Tornadew, a novel fragrance molecule designed to capture the electric, humid atmosphere of the air just before a storm. Discovered through Osmo’s 3 billion molecule library, Tornadew delivers a distinctive watery, ozonic, green and dewy olfactive profile with nuances of violet leaf and cucumber.
From Burnt Metal to Long-Lasting Tonka: the Latest Updates to the Fragrance Ingredient Palette
Sep 4th, 2026
The Sephora launch introduces a tiered entry point: the full-size fragrances retail for $140, with $35 travel sprays and an $18 discovery set. The Villainelle and Painted Petals launch September 14, while Wild Cousin is slated to follow.
Anecdotes by Artists Brings Perfumer-Led Storytelling to Sephora With Sept. 14 Launch
Aug 31st, 2026
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Travis McIntosh, CEO of supplier Perfumer’s Apprentice and its consumer brand, Scent Trunk, noted, 'As an online retailer, ScentFest SF was such a fun way to meet so many people who know the Scent Trunk brand and an exciting venue for our fans to share stories of how they connect with our line, and seeing the excitement on their faces when being introduced to our new Whisper of Melancholy launch of four new fragrances!'
ScentFest SF Makes a Big First Impression
Aug 14th, 2026
Robertet’s Colada Extract is a highly versatile ingredient that translates the sensory richness of coconut into a refined olfactive profile—shredded coconut, creamy and toasted nuances, juicy fruit facets, and a subtle pineapple flesh note evoking a natural piña colada impression.
From Piña Colada to Electric Daisy: The New Faces of Gourmand Scents and Flavors
Jun 19th, 2026
Research suggests that odors below the threshold of conscious detection can still shape perception, influence behavior and alter emotional responses.
The Invisible Influence: Why Subthreshold Odors Deserve More Attention
Jun 9th, 2026
Overall, this year’s Esxence signaled a category at a crossroads: expanding rapidly in scale and creativity, but increasingly challenged by oversaturation and the need to sustain meaning in an overcrowded fragrance landscape.
Esxence 2026: “Sensing the World” Signals a New Era of Scale, Storytelling, and Scent Saturation in Artistic Perfumery
Jun 8th, 2026
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An architect's rendering of the new facility; the center will bring together approximately 250 employees involved in the creation, evaluation and development of fragrances for consumer goods, including perfumers, evaluators, scientific experts, development teams and technical staff.
Mane Invests €45 Million in New Fragrance Design Center
Sep 22nd, 2026
From left: Camille Quintin, supply chain director; Michael Friede, president Scent & Care; Ricardo Omori, president global fragrance; Dr. Jean-Yves Parisot, CEO; Jérôme Viaud, mayor of Grasse; and Sophie Villeval, vice mayor Grasse.
Symrise Expands Premium Naturals Footprint in Grasse
Sep 22nd, 2026
Mr. Cloud is a new eau de parfum created with tennis, fashion and lifestyle personality Morgan Riddle and Givaudan master perfumer Antoine Maisondieu.
Nette’s Mr. Cloud Turns Tennis-Club Leisure Into a Scent
Sep 22nd, 2026
If completed, the transaction would create one of the world’s largest flavorings and food products companies, bringing brands including Knorr, Hellmann’s, French’s and Frank’s RedHot under one combined business.
McCormick-Unilever Deal Faces UK Competition Review
The CMA has set a Nov. 11 deadline for its initial decision.
Sep 22nd, 2026
Suppliers have been invited to showcase replacement options for materials facing current or increased regulatory scrutiny.
Fragrance Safety, From Science to Substitution: Event Alert
Sep 21st, 2026
ASP x RIFM: The Science Behind What You Create: Fragrance Safety Brought to Life
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Peaudiris, a New Take on Violet Orris and Leather.
Discover Peaudiris, Padmini Aromatics’ new patent-pending ingredient that combines elegant orris with soft leather to deliver exceptional volume, tenacity and depth in fragrance formulations.
Sep 21st, 2026
Each award recognizes a woman who meets the eligibility and selection criteria for the respective scholarship.
WFFC Opens Applications for 2027 Scholarships
Each award recognizes a woman who meets the eligibility and selection criteria for the respective scholarship.
Sep 21st, 2026
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From Root to Richness: Discover Indonesian Vetiver
Together, these materials provide perfumers with a versatile palette—from the complexity of the whole root to targeted fractions and derivatives.
Sep 21st, 2026
The site, located on the Indiana-Ohio border within the Greater Cincinnati metropolitan area, is expected to strengthen Givaudan’s liquid production capacity and improve speed-to-market for food and beverage customers.
Givaudan Sets $215M North American Liquids Expansion
Construction is slated to begin in 2026, with partial operations targeted for 2028.
Sep 18th, 2026
Robertet said performance was driven by continued momentum among niche fine fragrance brands and emerging fragrance players, particularly in Latin America and the Middle East. The division's growth contrasts with more challenging conditions in several of the group's other businesses.
Robertet Keeps 2026 Growth Target as Fragrance Surges 12.6%
Sep 18th, 2026
The initiative, presented by Messe Frankfurt Middle East in partnership with Resperfuma, puts growers, harvesters and distillers directly in front of perfumers, buyers and fragrance houses.
Natural Notes Returns to Beautyworld Dubai With Seven Global Producers
Sep 17th, 2026