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See which companies made headlines this week in F&F.

By creating bio-identical ingredients, biotechnology will enable the fragrance industry to transition to near 100% bio-based formulas, a target that beauty leaders, forward thinkers and innovators are already implementing.

Opinion: Biotech’s Radical Transparency Will Safeguard Fragrance

Biotechnology can shine radiant sunlight into the fragrance industry and address, with exquisite precision, the many urgent challenges it faces.

The best part of Clement Gavarry's job? 'The fast pace, I like the fact that there is so much to do that I never get bored.'

Principal Perfumer Clement Gavarry Shares How to Adapt to Evolving Job Demands

Readers also gain insight into Gavarry's project wins, advice for those entering the perfumery field and more.

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The New Power of Scent in Beauty

How science, wellness and personalization are transforming fragrance from a sensory extra into a strategic beauty driver.

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Symrise Releases 2018 Q3 Financial Results

The company saw growth across all segments and regions, led by strong organic sales in Latin America, Asia Pacific regions and emerging markets.

As the calendar turns, P&F+ is also moving into a new era, with some exciting new faces.

A New Chapter for Perfumer & Flavorist+

As the calendar turns, P&F+ is also moving into a new era, with some exciting new faces.

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A New Chapter for British Perfumery: BSP's Current and Past Presidents Speak Out on What's Next

"I believe most perfumers are already multidisciplinary even more so now that customers may want one fragrance to fit every application!"

Company president Satoshi Masumura shared, 'The need to address mental health challenges will remain critical, so how fragrances augment positive emotional experiences will continue to be relevant.'

Takasago 2025 Fragrance Leaders & Newsmakers

Takasago is focused on maintaining sustainability in all of its operations when it comes to fragrance.

Pantone17-1230 Mocha Mousse is said to honor and embrace the sustenance and authenticity of our physical environment, finding harmony and balance between the demands of modernity and the timeless beauty of artful creation.

Pantone Announces Scent Collab with Pura to Debut 2025 Color of The Year, Mocha Mousse

P&F+ connects with chief fragrance officer Mara Dumski to discuss the partnership and the inspiration behind the scent's formulation.

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Coty Returns to Sales Growth in Q4 as Fragrance, Cosmetics and Americas Lead; Names Soraya Benchikh CFO

Coty said FY27 will focus on strengthening its core business, simplifying the portfolio and improving consumer engagement.

Francis Kurkdjian, the perfumer and artistic director behind Maison Francis Kurkdjian.

Francis Kurkdjian Talks Perfumer Recognition, Evolving Industry Demands & Fragrance's Next Frontier

Throughout the interview Kurkdjian touches on adjusting to evolving career demands, perfumers in the spotlight, current trends, recent launches and the upcoming three-day WPC event set for June 24-27 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Iberchem announced a new site in China is set to be commissioned in 2025 and will feature laboratories, R&D facilities, offices, and manufacturing facilities.

Iberchem SAU 2024 Leaders & Newsmakers

Iberchem shares 3 company highlights from 2023, influencers for innovation in 2024 and beyond as well as company goals.

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How Neuroscience Research is Driving the Functional Fragrance Movement

Learn about the intersection of perfumery and neuroscientific research in this technology roundup.

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Beyond the Boom: Strategic Growth in the Era of Fragrance Normalization

From longevity to functional fragrances, consumers want brands to push the envelope in scent innovation.

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Introducing the Perfumer & Flavorist+ 2026 Editorial Themes

Check out what topics we'll be covering in the upcoming year.

Female and male consumers differ in desired functional demands in fragrances, while personalization remains popular among younger generations.

Unlocking Fragrance Consumer Trends in Western Europe

A deep dive into consumer preferences in fragrance purchases highlighted notable distinctions in how men and women prioritize specific functional details.

Social selling platforms such as TikTok Shop, Temu, Ebay, Poshmark, Mercari and Shein have collectively captured 6.2% of the total e-commerce market, per NIQ; TikTok leads with 2.6% market share, followed by Temu, with 1.5%.

2024's Global Beauty Sales Are Powered by An Ecommerce & Social Selling Boom

Breaking down sales data for fragrances, skin care, hair care and color cosmetics points to a bifurcating market.

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Forward Thinking: Fragrances Spring Forward, Part 1

Current fine fragrance activity is being driven by experiential retailers, custom fragrance technology, natural fragrances, gender-fluid launches, hero ingredients, eye-catching packaging, book releases and beverages using scents to enhance the olfactory experience.