The Last Word: Cross-disciplinary Inspiration for Perfumers

Jun 25th, 2012
Jeb Gleason-Allured, Editor in Chief

 "Perfumers can learn from anything ... You have to keep your mind nourished and fertile in order to grow new ideas."

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IFRA updated its international standards announced the SHIFT2024 plan.
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The association released a video highlighting achievements from the past year.
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The collection includes five new fragrances available for a limited time on the brand's website, as well as its retail partners.
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CEO Gilles Andrier shared, 'These industry leading results once again confirm the unique position of Givaudan and we are proud of the entire Givaudan organisation in delivering these outstanding results.'
Givaudan Announces ‘Outstanding Performance’ in 2024 Full Year Results Report
The company experienced key growth in the Latin American region and the fragrance and beauty segment.
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Agrumaria Reggina’s Flavour & Fragrance Business Unit evolves into Ingredients & Beauty Business Unit.  This transition merges heritage and innovation to craft unique flavors and inspiring fragrances, setting new standards of excellence.
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OnScent Debuts Acerola Cherry Ferment to Inhibit Glycation, ROS for Skin and Hair
At both the 2024 SCC Annual Scientific Meeting in L.A. and Cosmoprof 2025 in Miami, OnScent's natural cosmetics division, Premier Naturals, debuted its Acerola Cherry Ferment, applying the benefits of the superfruit for topical skin and hair benefits.
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The luxury perfume market is driven by consumers' demands for sustainable ingredients and industry innovation in technology.
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North America is expected to have the largest market share.
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Scent notes for Nude Skin include tiger orchid, warm vanilla, and golden amber.
Skylar Announces Launch of Nude Skin
This scent is designed to combine with the wearer's personal scent to create a unique fragrance.
Jan 17th, 2025
The program is designed to address key market challenges across fine fragrance, beauty, personal and home care.
IFF Announces China Scent Exploration Program
The new initiative leverages AI and cultural insights to create unique fragrances for Chinese consumers.
Jan 17th, 2025
The innovation provides a sustainable, high-performance delivery system that addresses growing consumer demands for eco-friendly solutions.
Spray-Tek Secures Patent for Biodegradable Microencapsulation Technology
The patented process modifies natural biopolymers to create durable core/shell microcapsules with low permeability for higher biodegradability.
Jan 16th, 2025
This milestone represents a key step in consolidating its expertise in fragrance creation in a competitive global market.
Eurofragance Appoints Three Master Perfumers
The fragrance house has awarded the title of Master Perfumer to three of its most experienced Perfumers, reinforcing its leadership position in the industry.
Jan 16th, 2025
The Estée Lauder Companies first invested in Exuud in the second half of 2024.
Estée Lauder Companies Partners with Exuud on Technology Platform for Fragrance Innovation
The exclusive agreement will allow the Estée Lauder Companies to build upon Exuud's patented fragrance delivery system.
Jan 16th, 2025