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The Global Ingredient Tour: The Latest Flavor & Fragrance Innovations from London to Grasse to California

Sep 4th, 2026
The Perfumer & Flavorist+ team sampling ingredients at the World Perfumery Congress in Monterey, California; from left: Jeb Gleason-Allured, group publisher, and Mitch Fox, brand development manager.
The Perfumer & Flavorist+ team sampling ingredients at the World Perfumery Congress in Monterey, California; from left: Jeb Gleason-Allured, group publisher, and Mitch Fox, brand development manager.
Peter Wynn Thompson/World Perfumery Congress

The Perfumer & Flavorist+ team has been traveling the world to smell and taste the latest flavor and fragrance ingredients, from FlavourTalk in London in March to SIMPPAR in Grasse in May to the World Perfumery Congress in Monterey, California, in June. 

The following collection of reports highlights some of the most notable ingredients presented at these events, revealing how suppliers are balancing authenticity, sustainability, technical performance and sensory creativity in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

NOTE: Ingredient availability and regulatory status may vary by region. Not all materials featured in this roundup are commercially available in every market. Readers should consult respective suppliers to confirm regional availability, approved uses and any applicable regulatory restrictions before formulation or commercialization.

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