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'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."

CO₂ Emission Reduction with BASF Aroma Ingredients

CO₂ Emission Reduction with BASF Aroma Ingredients

Explore how fragrance and flavor companies are approaching Scope 3 emissions, improving transparency, and implementing practical sustainability strategies without compromising performance.

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.

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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

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

A Look at ABT’s New Materials at FlavourTalk 2026

A Look at ABT’s New Materials at FlavourTalk 2026

The new Mumbai hub reflects the strategic importance of fragrance to Unilever's premiumization agenda.

As Beauty Becomes the Focus, Unilever Invests in AI-Powered Fragrance Innovation in India

From left: Luzi CEO Roland Altenburger and board member Iris Altenburger, Ph.D.

Luzi Marks 100 Years With Exclusive Rose Variety Developed Over Three Years With Meilland

Rose 1926 combines fresh blooming rose notes with facets of passion fruit, pear, peach and Earl Grey tea.

'Perfumery has a transformative power that goes beyond evoking emotions,' said Magdalena Rey, technical perfumer at Eurofragance and leader of the project. 'This project clearly demonstrates that a fragrance can be much more than a scent: it can provide relief, confidence and well-being.'

Eurofragance and MartiDerm Turn Fragrance Into Therapy for Fish Odor Syndrome Patients

The collaboration offers a reminder that fragrance technology can create impact far beyond the beauty aisle.

Satoshi Masamura, president and CEO, Takasago

Takasago Targets High-Growth Markets, Doubles Down on Innovation and Regional Expansion

CO₂ Emission Reduction with BASF Aroma Ingredients

CO₂ Emission Reduction with BASF Aroma Ingredients

Explore how fragrance and flavor companies are approaching Scope 3 emissions, improving transparency, and implementing practical sustainability strategies without compromising performance.

Julien Maubert, Global Head of Fragrance Division & Sustainability at Robertet

Robertet Enters New Era of Growth, Innovation and Leadership

'As digital olfaction technology continues to advance, we believe it will significantly expand the palette of safe and sustainable fragrance ingredients available to perfumers, while making fragrance development faster and more responsible overall,' says Wiltschko.

Osmo Accelerates Fragrance Innovation Through AI, Molecular Discovery and Scalable 'Olfactory Intelligence' Platform

'Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, Mane co-creates fragrances that are deeply rooted in local usage, rituals and aspirations,' says Samantha Mane.

Mane’s Growth Playbook for a Fragmented Fragrance Economy

From AI-driven creation and insight to the power of biotech acquisitions.

'If I step back, what defines the past year is our indisputable leadership in naturals, built on a unique ability to take craftsmanship from Grasse to the world, and bring the world back to Grasse to continuously enrich perfumery’s future,' says Ana Paula Mendonça, president, IFF Scent.

Inside IFF: Where Nature, Biotech and AI Converge in Fragrance

'The fragrance industry is evolving into a high-growth, emotionally resonant, and digitally enabled sector,' says José Balibrea, Managing Director Iberchem/Vice President, F&F Croda. 'With our positioning, craftsmanship, and strategic execution, we are well placed to capture opportunities and outperform the global market over the next five years. I am confident the best is yet to come for us.'

Scaling Fragrance: Iberchem on Growth, Emotion and the New Creative Tech Era

Givaudan delivered strong results in 2025, with sales of CHF 7.5 billion, up 5.1% on a like-for-like basis.

Givaudan’s Next Era of Growth, Innovation and Fragrance Excellence

Fragrance today is about more than scent alone: it’s becoming a medium for emotion, identity and connection.

dsm-firmenich: Rewriting the Fragrance Playbook with AI, Neuroscience and Full-Stack Sustainability

'CPL’s growth strategy is grounded in investment, innovation and independence,' says Nick Pickthall.

CPL Aromas Charts Its Own Path as Fragrance Enters a New Era of Innovation and Independence

CPL’s strategy is built around targeted geographic growth, proprietary capabilities and a differentiated approach to perfumery.