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Can Fragrance Help Cure the Loneliness Epidemic? Givaudan Innovates to Boost Belonging.

Scent can communicate presence, attentiveness and openness at a time when consumers are experiencing what the company describes as a “pandemic of loneliness.”

'Over the past year, Eurofragance has taken a decisive step forward in its evolution, combining a customer-centric approach with innovation and sustainability, driving significant economic growth,' says CEO Joan Pere Jiménez.

Eurofragance’s Next Chapter: Scaling Innovation in the New Era of Fragrance

With record growth, AI-powered creation, sustainable ingredients and a landmark Givaudan partnership, Eurofragance CEO Joan Pere Jiménez and chief creation officer Dolors Costa reveal the strategies shaping the company’s global future.

Givaudan's newly announced equity investment and strategic collaboration with Swiss startup Microcaps AG expands the company's capabilities in precision microencapsulation, with an early focus on alcohol-free fine fragrance and future applications across skin care and beauty.

Beyond the Bottle: Fragrance Giants Race to Reinvent Delivery Systems for the Next Generation of Personal Care

Delivery systems are becoming strategic innovation platforms rather than behind-the-scenes formulation tools.

Hagander points out that Microcaps' system is intended specifically to the skin, offering a much gentler alternative to alcohol. Furthermore, he says, skin care ingredients can be added to the system to evolve from simply 'doing no harm' to actively moisturizing the skin.

Inside Givaudan and Microcaps' Vision for the Future of Fragrance Delivery

The collaboration will initially focus on non-alcoholic fine fragrance performance.

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

Gamba’s career began at the fragrance house Dragoco, where he rose from lab technician to a leading perfumer.

Industry Icon John Gamba Receives 2026 ASP Lifetime Achievement Award

Gamba’s career began at the fragrance house Dragoco, where he rose from lab technician to a leading perfumer.