BREAKING: Perfumer & Flavorist+ and the British Society of Perfumers Team Up to Launch New Perfumer Sensory Panel

Oct 26th, 2026

Two women smiling at British Society of Perfumers event with floral banner backdrop

While the panel may evolve over time, our initial roster, developed in cooperation with BSP president president Hayley Forster (right) and immediate past BSP president Denise McLaverty (left), brings together perfumers from fragrance houses, independent practices and consultancies, spanning a range of experience and creative perspectives.

Courtesy of the BSP

Ingredient suppliers: want to have your materials considered for inclusion in this series? Contact Mitch Fox at [email protected].

Perfumer & Flavorist+, in cooperation with the British Society of Perfumers (BSP), is developing a new fragrance-focused sensory panel inspired by the publication's existing flavor ingredient evaluation series.

The semi-regular column, coming in 2027, will bring together a select group of perfumers associated with the British Society of Perfumers (BSP) to evaluate a curated selection of fragrance ingredients, offering their individual scent impressions and creative perspectives.

Panelists will assess each material at one or more concentrations to capture how its character evolves from the initial olfactive impact through its development and lasting impression.

As with our flavorist panels, these fragrance evaluations will go beyond conventional odor descriptions to examine the creative possibilities of each ingredient, including its potential applications in fine fragrance, personal care, home care and other scent-driven categories.

By combining technical observation with the artistic perspective of experienced fragrance creators, the series aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the materials that shape contemporary perfumery, while showcasing the expertise and diversity of the BSP community.

Inaugural Panel Lineup

While the panel may evolve over time, our initial roster, developed in cooperation with BSP president president Hayley Forster and immediate past BSP president Denise McLaverty, brings together perfumers from fragrance houses, independent practices and consultancies, spanning a range of experience and creative perspectives.

Marianne Martin, EarthscentredCourtesy of the BSP

Manto Liosi, Holland AromaticsCourtesy of the BSP

Beverley Bayne, independentCourtesy of the BSP

Ahmed Mostafa, ArgevilleCourtesy of the BSP

Beverley Moore, Keva U.K. Ltd.Courtesy of the BSP

Christina Koutsoudaki, Vioryl S.A.Courtesy of the BSP

Pia Long, Olfiction LimitedCourtesy of the BSP

Jean-Charles Mignon, CPL AromasCourtesy of the BSP

Together, this team of perfumers will help establish a distinctive educational format that translates professional perfumers’ sensory expertise into practical ingredient insight and creative inspiration for the wider fragrance industry.

Ingredient suppliers: want to have your materials considered for inclusion in this series? Contact Mitch Fox at [email protected].