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Bath & Body Works Finds Growth Beyond Its Stores

Between June 30 and July 13, 2026, I travelled almost 4,000 km through Assam and Nagaland—by train, car, rickshaw, motorcycle and bicycle, and many more on foot—for my Ph.D. research, “Designing Transformative Tourism Experiences: Agarwood, Territory and Heritage in Assam (India).”

Sanchi, the Wood of Transformation

In this field report from Assam, India, author David Hidalgo explores the journey from a larva moving through a living Aquilaria tree to an oud oil valued at as much as $80,000 per liter and inviting questions about what the fragrance market ultimately calls oud.

In her new role, Cruz will lead executive coordination and member outreach, while taking on a larger role in event operations and management.

Fragrance Creators Association Promotes Emily Cruz to Manager, Executive Operations and Events

Cruz joined FCA in 2023 as coordinator of executive communications and has played a key role in the association's event activity.

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Descriptions of individual molecules may provide useful information about how those molecules will contribute to the perceived similarity or difference between mixtures.

Monell Researchers Help Build a New AI Framework for Predicting How Smells Mix

Sclareol is an important intermediate used to produce amber fragrance ingredients, including dsm-firmenich's Ambrox Super. dsm-firmenich says it holds patents and proprietary know-how covering sclareol production and related derivatives, and is seeking to protect those rights as biotech-based production becomes increasingly important to the fragrance industry.

dsm-firmenich Files China Patent Case Over Biotech Sclareol Production

The company expects the early return of its Gucci Beauty license to Kering to create a sales and profit step-down in FY28, but said it is developing measures to moderate the impact. These include accelerating core brands, expanding newer portfolio additions such as Marc Jacobs Beauty makeup and fragrances from Swarovski, Etro and Marni, and implementing a significant fixed-cost reduction program.

Coty Returns to Sales Growth in Q4 as Fragrance, Cosmetics and Americas Lead; Names Soraya Benchikh CFO

Luxury fragrance was particularly strong, with double-digit growth across the portfolio led by Le Labo, Tom Ford and Kilian Paris.

Estée Lauder’s Fiscal 2026 Results: Fragrance Leads a Broader Beauty Recovery

“Our community has always shaped what comes next for Sol de Janeiro, and their number one request was clear: they wanted the fragrances they love to last longer,” said Jordan Saxemard, chief executive officer.

Sol de Janeiro’s Intense Perfume Mist Bridges the Gap Between Mists and Fine Fragrance

The 90-ml Intense Perfume Mists will retail for $34, versus $26 for the same size of the standard mists.

Sheri Zarchy on Finding Fragrance Through Science, Chance and Persistence

ScentFest SF Makes a Big First Impression

More than 4,000 fragrance lovers, 100+ niche brands and a who’s who of perfumery converged in San Francisco for the inaugural ScentFest SF, signaling the growing appetite—and cultural momentum—behind independent and niche fragrance.

Fragrance is stepping out from the broader personal care ingredient mix with the launch of the Fragrance Zone at in-cosmetics Asia 2026, reflecting the growing role of scent in product differentiation, mood and self-expression across APAC.

Fragrance Gets Its Own Spotlight at in-cosmetics Asia

A new Fragrance Awards program will add a competitive element, with international fragrance experts judging innovations showcased in the Scent Bar and attendees voting for their favorites.

'[L]arger/international customers require compliance to foreign standards such as Leaping Bunny, EU standards compliance, etc.,' says Cohere Beauty's John Nolfi. '[T]he trend is more about being able to support 'clean' formulations with some data.'

Cohere Beauty Rides Fragrance Boom With Speed, Scale and Flexible Formats

Notably, the Cedar Grove site runs on 85% solar power, adding a sustainability angle to a fragrance operation designed for both flexibility and scale.

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Micadelva™: A Safe-by-Design Fragrance Innovation

Discover how Safe-by-Design is transforming fragrance innovation: Learn about BASF’s approach to integrating hazard assessments from the earliest development stages—and how Micadelva™ exemplifies a new generation of future-proof, high-performance ingredients.

Today’s breakthroughs are delivering greater diffusion, longer-lasting impact, richer textures and entirely new interpretations of beloved floral notes.

Disrupting the Bouquet: New Floral Fragrance Materials

Redefining rose, jasmine, muguet and more with emerging technologies.

According to iRomaScents, its technology can identify fragrance preferences and deliver personalized recommendations in under a minute. The company says the platform has demonstrated conversion rates of more than 90%, compared with the typical 5% to 10% conversion rates associated with conventional fragrance retail.

How AI Actually Picks Your Fragrance

According to iRomaScents, its technology can identify fragrance preferences and deliver personalized recommendations in under a minute.

Snif positions the fragrance as capturing 'sun-warmed fruit blossoms, sesame milk accord and woody musks' in a composition that draws attention before lingering close to the skin.

Snif Expands Ulta Beauty Partnership With Nationwide Rollout of Notewrks Men's Fragrance Line

Created by Ugo Charron of Mane, Double Take opens with apricot and orange blossom before unfolding into a distinctive Sesame Milk Accord.

'Our teams will kick off the transition in September,' Hieronimus said, adding that the company expects to launch its first Gucci products in early 2028.

L'Oréal Sees Gucci as Its Next Luxury Beauty Powerhouse, Targets Early 2028 Launch

Gucci represents a massive opportunity because the beauty business remains relatively small compared with the strength of the fashion house.

Dossier Taps Former Coty and J&J Executive Stefano Curti as Executive Chairman

Dossier CEO Sergio Tache described the appointment as a pivotal moment for the company.

The EFEO 2027 board gathered with various other attendees.

[PHOTOS] EFEO Meeting Report: Essential Oils Industry Rallies Ahead of 2029 Regulatory Deadline