Endpoint. Thinking Outside the Perfume Bottle

Jan 27th, 2017

Rachel Grabenhofer, Managing Editor, Cosmetics & Toiletries

Editor’s note: Adapted from R Grabenhofer, Unexpected Paths to Sunscreens, Cosm & Toil 132(1) (Jan 2017)

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Through interactive scent experiences, attendees explored the profound link between fragrances, sense of smell, and sense of well-being.

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The 2023 Perfumery Event was presented with the support of the Congressional Fragrance Caucus, which was introduced in 2018 and recertified for the 118th Congress.

The summit also witnessed the signing of MoU with the Hindu College, University of Delhi and the industry to start the perfumery course. The MoU was signed by professor Anju Srivastava, principal of Hindu College with Martina Bianchini, president of the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and Sant Sanganeria, founder, chairman and M.D., Ultra International Limited.

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