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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.

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From Burnt Metal to Long-Lasting Tonka: the Latest Updates to the Fragrance Ingredient Palette

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Anecdotes by Artists Brings Perfumer-Led Storytelling to Sephora With Sept. 14 Launch

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ScentFest SF Makes a Big First Impression

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From Piña Colada to Electric Daisy: The New Faces of Gourmand Scents and Flavors

De Monchy Aromatics Taps Barney Wells to Lead Technical Function

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Mintel’s 2027 Predictions Put Fragrance and Flavor to Work Beyond Sensory Appeal

From sleep and emotional well-being to functional foods and smarter household care, cross-category consumer goals could reshape how fragrance and flavor suppliers develop ingredients, formulations and sensory experiences.

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Iberchem Combines Fragrance Blooming and Neuroscience in Nubirawave

New digital platform targets fragrance performance and emotional benefits in rinse-off products, expanding the company's data-driven approach to fragrance creation.

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gamma-Octalactone Brings Creamy Coconut Warmth to Flavor Formulations

Vibrant Ingredients Taps Marie Wright to Lead Science and Innovation

Wright will oversee the company's technical teams and integrated ingredient portfolio.

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Tame Polyphenol Bitterness for Better Flavor Balance

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dsm-firmenich Opens 44,000-Square-Foot Fine Fragrance Hub in New York

The facility combines perfumery, fragrance development, applications, digital capabilities and compounding under one roof.

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Symrise Invests in Singapore to Sharpen Fragrance Development for Asian Markets

New creative hub combines real-world scent evaluation, regional consumer insights and skin cleansing expertise, with a research and innovation center planned for 2027.

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Symrise Connects AI Trend Forecasting to Flavor and Formulation Design

Expanded Symvision AI platform links market signals, consumer motivations, product concepts and sensory optimization in one workflow, aiming to shorten the path from trend identification to product development.

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Givaudan’s Fragrance Boom Powers Growth

With nine-month organic growth at 5.2% and third-quarter momentum accelerating, Givaudan remains within its long-term sales-growth target range.

ShengYuan Promotes Lynn Zhang to President

Based in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, ShengYuan has more than 20 years of experience in aroma chemicals.

Penta Acquires Synerzine, Names Judy Pruss Chief Commercial Officer

The deal expands Penta’s flavor and fragrance ingredient portfolio and manufacturing capabilities amid a year of leadership changes and investment in supply chain technology.