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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

Seemingly innocuous components can elevate a product, but they have the potential to tarnish it too.

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

Brands leaned heavily into immersive activation strategies to drive engagement.

From Soil to Scent: Indesso’s Responsible Patchouli Journey

From Soil to Scent: Indesso’s Responsible Patchouli Journey

At Indesso, patchouli sourcing is guided by three pillars: traceability, environmental stewardship, and social empowerment. Together, these ensure that every drop delivers not only olfactory richness, but also integrity.

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Elevating the Taste Experience with BioSymphony™

Elevating the Taste Experience with BioSymphony™

By combining capabilities in skin science, microbiome research and functional health ingredients, the division is designed to help customers create “inside-out” and holistic care solutions.

Inside-Out Care: Symrise Launches Division Linking Beauty, Wellness and Biotics

The new Brazilian household care application lab will focus on laundry and dishwashing systems, allowing formulators to evaluate enzyme performance under regional washing conditions and water profiles. The facility is intended to speed formulation development and strengthen collaboration with detergent manufacturers working on next-generation cleaning products.

IFF Expands Fermentation and Enzyme Innovation Footprint in Latin America

'By combining this know‑how with a high‑throughput in vitro screening platform, ChemoSensoryx and Mane can precisely evaluate how large libraries of compounds, whether raw or purified natural extracts or synthetic molecules, interact with each of these receptors,' says Fanny Lambert, biotechnology department director at Mane. 'This approach generates, for every compound tested, a comprehensive olfactogram: essentially a detailed olfactory, gustatory and trigeminal signature.'

Inside the Receptor Revolution Transforming Flavor and Fragrance

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.

From Soil to Scent: Indesso’s Responsible Patchouli Journey

From Soil to Scent: Indesso’s Responsible Patchouli Journey

At Indesso, patchouli sourcing is guided by three pillars: traceability, environmental stewardship, and social empowerment. Together, these ensure that every drop delivers not only olfactory richness, but also integrity.

Framed around the theme “The Science of Possible,” the report highlights progress in conscious sourcing, intentional innovation, future-focused operations and strategic partnerships, demonstrating how the company is leveraging nature-based science to create environmental and business value.

IFF’s 2025 Sustainability Push: From Circular Rosemary and Vanilla Communities to Biodegradable Fragrance Tech

In Madagascar, IFF’s Sustainable Vanilla Program continues to strengthen one of the world’s most important vanilla supply chains.

'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."

BFI’s operations will remain in Chicago, and the existing team will continue supporting customers following the transaction.

FlavorSum Deepens Beverage Reach with Beverage Flavors International Acquisition

BFI’s operations will remain in Chicago, and the existing team will continue supporting customers following the transaction.

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

Garden Makers gives Givaudan a direct channel to engage Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers.

The launch comes as major beverage brands experiment with cream soda, strawberries-and-cream, and ice cream-inspired flavor profiles, signaling broader momentum behind the trend.

Creamy Craze: I.T.S Unveils Natural Flavors for the Next Wave of Indulgent RTD Drinks

The collection aims to help brands capitalize on consumer demand for nostalgic and comforting flavor experiences.

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

The U.K. will become the primary manufacturing base for candles sold under brands including Jo Malone London, Tom Ford and Aerin worldwide.

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Ingredion Strikes Deal for Tate & Lyle, Creating Ingredient Solutions Powerhouse

By adding Tate & Lyle's expertise in fortification and sweetening to its existing portfolio, Ingredion is positioning itself as a more comprehensive partner for global food and beverage innovation.

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.

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New Ingredients for Formulation

New Sigma-Aldrich® brand aroma chemicals available for your formulations.

Givaudan’s Eurofragance Deal Signals a New Race for Regional Fragrance Power

Eurofragance will continue operating as an independent brand.