The final two months of 2026 offer flavor and fragrance professionals several opportunities to explore emerging science, regulatory developments, creative applications and industry trends. November's calendar features a focus on fragrance safety, essential oils regulation, industry networking and fine fragrance evaluation, while December brings new perspectives on fragrance safety assessment, the relationship between sound and smell, and dynamic flavor experiences.
Here is a look at the upcoming events and what attendees can expect.
Find all details and registration links here.
Nov. 18 | ASP x RIFM: The Science Behind What You Create: Fragrance Safety Brought to Life | Fairfield, New Jersey
The American Society of Perfumers (ASP) and the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) will host a morning program focused on fragrance safety and regulatory considerations. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon at the DoubleTree by Hilton Fairfield Hotel & Suites, beginning with breakfast and networking from 9 to 9:30 a.m. RIFM President Anne Marie Api, Ph.D., Fellow ATS, and Director of Scientific Operations Danielle Botelho, Ph.D., will present from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. From 10:30 a.m. to noon, suppliers will have the opportunity to showcase replacement options for fragrance materials facing existing or increased regulatory restrictions.
Nov. 18–19 | Bulgarian National Association of Essential Oils, Perfumery and Cosmetics (BNAEOPC) Annual Industry Summit | Plovdiv, Bulgaria
The BNAEOPC Annual Industry Summit will bring together industry professionals to examine regulatory changes, technological developments and market opportunities across the essential oils and cosmetics sectors. Held at the Jägerhof Hotel under the theme "Ideas • Solutions • Growth," the summit will feature a dedicated essential oils track covering the EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Additional topics include regulatory derogations, upcycling distillation byproducts, analytical methods and authenticity standards. A parallel cosmetics program will address emerging beauty trends, novel active ingredients, clinical efficacy substantiation and sustainability.
Nov. 19 | Fragrance Creators' 2026 Annual Meeting & Member Summit | Warren, New Jersey
Fragrance Creators Association (FCA) will hold its annual member gathering at Stone House at Stirling Ridge from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event is positioned as a day of industry collaboration, leadership insights and discussions about the future of fragrance. The association has also made its 2027 board of directors slate available alongside meeting information. Registration is open to members.
Nov. 19 | British Society of Perfumers (BSP) London Fine Fragrance Trends Evening | London, United Kingdom
The British Society of Perfumers will host an evening of fine fragrance evaluation in London, running simultaneously with a sister event in Manchester. The gathering will give participating fragrance professionals an opportunity to explore and evaluate fine fragrance trends while connecting with peers. Registration information is available through the BSP's event listing.
Nov. 25 | Fragrance Innovation Summit | Paris, France
The Fragrance Innovation Summit will examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping fragrance creation, consumer discovery, brand differentiation and the industry's commercial landscape. The program explores the growing influence of AI-powered recommendations and fragrance dupes, alongside opportunities in personalization, neuroscience and new sensory experiences.
Morning sessions will address global fragrance market trends, the rise of dupes, the influence of Asian and Indian fragrance brands, and the changing rules of fragrance retail. Speakers include Mathilde Lion of Circana, Dao Nguyen of Essenzia ByDao and Estella Benz of Inference Beauty. Additional discussions will explore fragrance discovery, brand storytelling and the evolving Chinese fragrance market, with contributions from representatives of Kaorium, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, BDK Parfums and Jus Tangerine.
Afternoon sessions will turn to ingredient innovation, neuroscience, packaging and formulation. Topics include using fMRI, data and AI to understand emotional responses; developing new sensory experiences through ingredients; spray delivery for hybrid and alcohol-free fragrances; and reformulating fragrance chemistry. A panel featuring representatives from Coty, Givaudan, IFF and dsm-firmenich will examine how ingredient innovation can create distinctive olfactory signatures in an increasingly imitative marketplace. Simultaneous French-English translation will be available throughout the conference.
Dec. 2 | RIFM: The Science Behind Confident Decisions — 5th Annual Science Symposium | Online
RIFM will host its fifth annual Science Symposium, bringing together scientific presentations, emerging research and discussions about approaches shaping the future of fragrance safety assessment. The program will explore the science supporting confident safety decisions and the research informing the industry's evolving assessment practices. Registration is available through RIFM's event page.
Dec. 3 | Olfacoustics: The Science and Practice of Auditory–Olfactory Interplay | Online
The British Society of Perfumers will host Dr. Asteris Zacharakis, a postdoctoral researcher in sound and music cognition at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and founder of Soundpear, for a presentation exploring the relationship between hearing and smell. The talk, titled "What Does a Scent Sound Like?," will examine how musical structures can evoke olfactory associations and influence fragrance perception. Drawing on neuroscience, music cognition and perfumery, Zacharakis will discuss scientific research and creative examples of auditory-olfactory connections, including whether sound could become another tool in the perfumer's creative process.
The online presentation is scheduled for 7–8 p.m. U.K. time.
Dec. 14 | British Society of Flavourists Webinar: Designing Dynamic Flavour Experiences Across the Portion | Online
Sensory Manager, independent researcher and former cook Sebastian Johansson will explore how flavor experiences evolve throughout consumption rather than being judged solely on initial impressions. The presentation examines how complex flavors that may take time to develop can become consumer favorites, and how contrast, neutrality and complexity can be deliberately structured across multiple bites or sips.
Johansson will discuss the implications for food and beverage product development and sensory evaluation, drawing on his 2026 research framework, From First Tastes to Acquired Tastes: Dynamic Flavour Composition as a Design Framework for Portion-Scale Experience, published in the International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science. The webinar offers a fresh perspective on how developers can design more engaging experiences across an entire serving.
Dec. 25, 2026–Jan. 2, 2027 | Perfume World Expo | Egypt
The Perfume World Expo is also listed on the industry calendar for a late-December gathering in Egypt, running through Jan. 2. Additional event details, including the venue, program and participation information, were not available in the current listing.
