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Take a look at 8 trends in women’s fragrance, consumer trends in western Europe, RIFM's Ingredient Database and more!

Top 5 Fragrance Headlines of May 2024

Take a look at 8 trends in women’s fragrance, consumer trends in western Europe, RIFM's Ingredient Database and more!

There has reportedly been a spike in fragrance-related content on the social media platform, which has driven interest in the segment by Gen Z users.

Top 5 Fragrance Headlines of July 2024

The top 5 fragrance headlines ranged from corporate restructuring and sales reports to interactive scent exhibits and consumer trends in home care and purchasing.

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Top 5 Fragrance Headlines of October 2025

Find out what our readers loved most over the last month.

The three-day event featured a bustling expo hall with nearly 120 exhibitors showcasing unique raw materials from every corner of the globe.

Fragrance Ingredients, Equipment & Technologies Showcased at World Perfumery Congress 2024

Below is a breakdown of each booth Perfumer & Flavorist+ editor, Jacqui Mueller visited during WPC 2024 and the products showcased as well as some images of booths in action.

Catch up on the latest news throughout the F&F industry.

See The Latest Buzzing Headlines in Flavor and Fragrance

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

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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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Nichols shares, 'When I first started, the conversation around sustainability was present but not as pronounced as it is today. Projects didn't always prioritize the sourcing of ingredients or the environmental impact of production. The focus was more on the final scent and less on its origins or lifecycle.'

Chemin Founder November Nichols Talks Evolving Creative Demands of a Fragrance Creator

In this one-on-one Nichols discusses her fragrance journey, project wins and how the creative demands of the job areevolving.

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What’s Shaping the 2026 Scent Landscape

Gourmand scents are entering their next phase of evolution.

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The 2026 Fragrance Agenda: Mood Boosters, 'Lickable' Gourmand and Beyond

From "lickable" gourmands to mood-boosting science are redefining the fragrance category.

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ScentFest SF Makes a Big First Impression

More than 4,000 fragrance lovers, 100+ niche brands and a who’s who of perfumery converged in San Francisco for the inaugural ScentFest SF, signaling the growing appetite—and cultural momentum—behind independent and niche fragrance.