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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

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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.

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A New Chapter for British Perfumery: BSP's Current and Past Presidents Speak Out on What's Next

"I believe most perfumers are already multidisciplinary even more so now that customers may want one fragrance to fit every application!"

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Three Fragrance Standouts from TFWA Cannes 2026

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Beyond Deodorant: Future Society's Jasmina Aganovic on the Future of Personal Scent

"I think the future will have scent care products that help us shape our scent the way we want (not just get rid of it)."

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Annette Green, Fragrance Foundation Leader and Industry Pioneer, Dies at 102

Green brought a keen understanding of consumer behavior to the industry.

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Finding “Another Way” in China’s Evolving Fragrance Market: a Q&A with Alex Wu

"If someone leaves Notes Shanghai with one new possibility for their next creation—something they had not considered before—I think that is enough."

Hi & Fi Asia-China

Jun 22nd, 2027Jun 24th, 2027

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BSFocus on Beer 2026: Where Brewing Science, Flavor Innovation and the Magic of Hops Come Together