September 2026

New florals, unlocking alpha-terpineol's hidden power, next-gen fragrance delivery, engineering craveable snack bar flavors, and more...

Perfumer & Flavorist+ September 2026

September 2026

The Global Ingredient Tour: The Latest Flavor & Fragrance Innovations from London to Grasse to California

Unlike conventional encapsulation methods, Microcaps' patented microfluidic manufacturing platform uses a step-emulsification process to produce highly uniform fragrance droplets at industrial scale, offering precision, reproducibility and formulation control.

The Next Generation of Fragrance Delivery Takes Shape

By treating flavor as the hero, nutrition as the enabler and texture as the core experience, brands can move past functional compromise to build the next generation of truly craveable snack bars.

The Flavor Equation: Engineering Craveable Snack Bars in the Age of Protein and Sugar Reduction

The Scandinavian concept of lagom—the idea that there is a 'just right' amount of everything—is quietly influencing how product developers think about sensory design.

Mapping the Global Senses (Part 2 of 3): Novelty & Familiarity

Consumers don't just want 'spicy'—they want the challenge.

Summer's Last Sip: What the Taste Trends Taught Us

Fruit Forward: The Materials Redefining Realism in Flavor & Fragrance

'[T]he beauty of being a perfumer lies in the ability to dream freely and create without stifling that artistic spirit,' says Agilex perfumer Jamie Y.Tan. 'But balancing creativity with technical limitations—like regulatory restrictions and cost constraints—is an essential part of the craft.'

From Rejection to Retail: How Jamie Y. Tan Turned Persistence Into Perfumery

Elixiris Blends Orris and Cedarwood in a New Co-Distilled Signature

alpha-Terpineol is not essential in most cheese flavors. The exception is Parmesan cheese profiles, where a modest addition—around 100 ppm—adds authenticity.

Beyond Lilac and Pine: Unlocking Alpha-Terpineol's Hidden Power Across Flavor Categories

From Burnt Metal to Long-Lasting Tonka: the Latest Updates to the Fragrance Ingredient Palette

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Floralox Gives Rose a Modern Metallic Twist

Today’s breakthroughs are delivering greater diffusion, longer-lasting impact, richer textures and entirely new interpretations of beloved floral notes.

Disrupting the Bouquet: New Floral Fragrance Materials

Are Your Bottles Weird? We Embrace Weird.

Instead of simply creating a 'sleep smell,' brands are creating olfactive environments that help consumers associate specific scents with desired emotional states.

Scent Goes to Sleep: How Functional Fragrance Is Transforming the Home Into a Wellness Space

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Cocoa Hexenal with Deep Chocolate and Roasted Nut Notes