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The 12th Annual Art and Olfaction Awards honored the world's most innovative independent perfumers, artists and olfactory creators on June 11, 2026, at the Gazarte Cultural Center in Athens, Greece.

Art and Olfaction Awards Celebrate Global Independent Fragrance Excellence in Athens

The event underscored the growing international influence of independent fragrance creation.

CO₂ Emission Reduction with BASF Aroma Ingredients

CO₂ Emission Reduction with BASF Aroma Ingredients

Explore how fragrance and flavor companies are approaching Scope 3 emissions, improving transparency, and implementing practical sustainability strategies without compromising performance.

'Caura tonka is naturally high in coumarin because of the environment in which it grows,' says Avilan CEO Julio Quintero.

Beyond the Origin Story: Avilan’s Julio Quintero on Wild-Harvested Naturals, Traceability and the Future of Direct-Origin Sourcing

"Our competitive advantage lies in the combination of traceability, sustainability, and the strength of our relationships across the supply chain."

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With Roblox attracting more than 150 million daily users, Garden Makers gives Givaudan a direct channel to engage Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers, positioning fragrance as both a creative and educational pursuit.

Givaudan Brings Perfumery to Roblox With Launch of Garden Makers

CO₂ Emission Reduction with BASF Aroma Ingredients

CO₂ Emission Reduction with BASF Aroma Ingredients

The announcement coincides with the 60th anniversary of Estée Lauder’s Whitman manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom, which produces more than 90 million skin care and fragrance units annually.

Estée Lauder Deepens UK Manufacturing Footprint with Home Fragrance Expansion

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

More than 200 guests attended the White House event, while FCA's Capitol Hill activation, themed 'The Scent of Innovation,' attracted more than 350 lawmakers, staffers and industry representatives.

FCA Brings Fragrance Innovation to the White House in Landmark Policy Push

FCA used the event to advocate for science-based regulatory frameworks that can accelerate the commercialization of new fragrance technologies.

The new Mumbai hub reflects the strategic importance of fragrance to Unilever's premiumization agenda.

As Beauty Becomes the Focus, Unilever Invests in AI-Powered Fragrance Innovation in India

The company is actively reshaping its portfolio and has outlined plans to separate its food and beverage businesses, positioning itself as a focused beauty and wellness player.

Webinar: Understanding GRAS, Navigating the Future of Food Ingredients

Webinar: Understanding GRAS, Navigating the Future of Food Ingredients

Webinar: Understanding GRAS, Navigating the Future of Food Ingredients - Join us for an engaging webinar on GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe), a critical framework for qualifying food ingredients in the USA.

'Perfumery has a transformative power that goes beyond evoking emotions,' said Magdalena Rey, technical perfumer at Eurofragance and leader of the project. 'This project clearly demonstrates that a fragrance can be much more than a scent: it can provide relief, confidence and well-being.'

Eurofragance and MartiDerm Turn Fragrance Into Therapy for Fish Odor Syndrome Patients

The collaboration offers a reminder that fragrance technology can create impact far beyond the beauty aisle.

Satoshi Masamura, president and CEO, Takasago

Takasago Targets High-Growth Markets, Doubles Down on Innovation and Regional Expansion

Symrise CEO Dr. Jean-Yves Parisot.

Symrise Strengthens Fragrance Leadership with Strong Results, AI-Driven Innovation and Global Creative Expansion

Navigating volatility, delivering emotional benefits and sustainable materials, and the implications of augmented creativity.

Julien Maubert, Global Head of Fragrance Division & Sustainability at Robertet

Robertet Enters New Era of Growth, Innovation and Leadership

'As digital olfaction technology continues to advance, we believe it will significantly expand the palette of safe and sustainable fragrance ingredients available to perfumers, while making fragrance development faster and more responsible overall,' says Wiltschko.

Osmo Accelerates Fragrance Innovation Through AI, Molecular Discovery and Scalable 'Olfactory Intelligence' Platform

'Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, Mane co-creates fragrances that are deeply rooted in local usage, rituals and aspirations,' says Samantha Mane.

Mane’s Growth Playbook for a Fragmented Fragrance Economy

From AI-driven creation and insight to the power of biotech acquisitions.

'If I step back, what defines the past year is our indisputable leadership in naturals, built on a unique ability to take craftsmanship from Grasse to the world, and bring the world back to Grasse to continuously enrich perfumery’s future,' says Ana Paula Mendonça, president, IFF Scent.

Inside IFF: Where Nature, Biotech and AI Converge in Fragrance

'The fragrance industry is evolving into a high-growth, emotionally resonant, and digitally enabled sector,' says José Balibrea, Managing Director Iberchem/Vice President, F&F Croda. 'With our positioning, craftsmanship, and strategic execution, we are well placed to capture opportunities and outperform the global market over the next five years. I am confident the best is yet to come for us.'

Scaling Fragrance: Iberchem on Growth, Emotion and the New Creative Tech Era

Givaudan delivered strong results in 2025, with sales of CHF 7.5 billion, up 5.1% on a like-for-like basis.

Givaudan’s Next Era of Growth, Innovation and Fragrance Excellence