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The History of Vanilla pompona Schiede in the U.S., Part 2 of 2

As interest grows in diversifying vanilla supply, strengthening crop resilience and exploring a wider range of sensory profiles, V. pompona may merit renewed consideration for possible inclusion among the species recognized under U.S. standards for vanilla products.

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Every Shade of Green: New F&F Notes

Moss, cucumber, melon, celery, fresh-cut stems and more.

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What Does the Smell of Everyday Life Tell Us About Fragrance?

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Vanilla’s Next Chapter: Diversification Without Losing the Flavor

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Fragrance Is Rewiring the Personal Care Experience

Finding Her Signature in Fragrance

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The New Power of Scent in Beauty

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IFF Takes Water-Based Fragrance to Higher Concentrations With AquaScent

AquaScent supports fragrance loads from 10% to as high as 25%, compared with up to approximately 15% for many comparable water-based systems.

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A New Era for Black-Owned Fragrance

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Iberchem Finds Fragrance in the Space Between Opposites

"The Space Between gave us the opportunity to revisit some iconic raw materials traditionally associated with warmth and explore them from a completely new perspective."

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dsm-firmenich Puts Floral Innovation at Center of Beautyworld Middle East Showcase

The centerpiece will be a collection of fragrances created exclusively for the exhibition by dsm-firmenich perfumers.

Future Society Targets Body Odor at the Microbiome Level With Base Scent

The company reported that 80% of participants in the consumer study observed fewer scent fluctuations throughout the day and 75% felt more confident in their scent.

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Vyrao’s Ever 11 Puts Neuroscience at the Heart of a Confidence-Driven Fragrance

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BASF Turns Coconut Water Into a Botanical Extraction Tool

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Scent Beauty Names New CFO as Fragrance Portfolio Expands

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Global F&F Market Heads Toward $55 Billion by 2030

Puma Enters Fragrance With Interparfums

The license runs through December 31, 2037, giving Interparfums a long-term runway to build out the Puma fragrance business across global markets.

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Symrise Expands Premium Naturals Footprint in Grasse

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Nette’s Mr. Cloud Turns Tennis-Club Leisure Into a Scent