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Blueme Fragrance Introduces Neuroscience-Backed Sleep Scent Collection

The brand uses neuroscience research to craft fragrances for emotional and physiological benefits.

New Flavor and Fragrance Neuroscience Operation in China

HCD Reasearch's mobile labs will collect data from malls, corporate facilities and other settings.

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Iberchem Combines Fragrance Blooming and Neuroscience in Nubirawave

New digital platform targets fragrance performance and emotional benefits in rinse-off products, expanding the company's data-driven approach to fragrance creation.

Research Firm Opens Neuroscience F&F Division

New division to be led by scientific director Michelle Niedziela.

Alex Woo will break down the finer points of NeuroFoodScience and the evolution of human flavor perception.

How to Apply Taste and Smell Neuroscience to Create Taste Modulators

Alex Woo will break down the finer points of NeuroFoodScience and the evolution of human flavor perception.

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Givaudan Brings Neuroscience Into Fragrance Design With HarmoniScentz

New technology uses biometric data, psychological research and AI to help perfumers create fragrances designed to mitigate acute stress.

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Can Sensory Neuroscience Rewire Cosmetic Product Development

The company’s research is claimed to reveal that sensory experiences can have deeper and more lasting neurological effects than previously understood.

Vyrao Introduces Genderless Fragrance Mamajuju with Neuroscience-backed Emotional Benefits

The brand collaborated with IFF's proprietary Science of Wellness program to determine which ingredients have the greatest impact on the brain's perceptions of scent.

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I would like to know more about neuroscience and its links to fragrance and flavor [1-Question Poll]

Please take a moment to weigh in on this week's one question poll!

Just in case you’ve missed our announcements regarding the session line-up, here’s a quick recap of what’s on the menu at this year’s event for day one.

Flavorcon 2023 Day 1 Talks Mentorship, Mouthfeel, Neuroscience & BBQ

There's still time to join us in Cincinnati!

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Vyrao’s Ever 11 Puts Neuroscience at the Heart of a Confidence-Driven Fragrance

The fragrance industry is starting to go through deep digital transformation processes that address its core competencies, and naturally so, is thus very affected by artificial intelligence.

Top 10 F&F Headline of June 2023

Taking a look back at the top read headlines of June 2023, themes included regulatory updates, appointments, neuroscience, technology launches and more.

Report: Depression Suppresses Ability to Smell

A report just published in the journal Neuroscience finds reduced olfactory function and bulb volume in severely depressed people.

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Announced Flavorcon 2023 Speakers & Sessions

Sessions cover innovations and white space in plant-based, sports nutrition and dietary supplements, neuroscience and much more.

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Kimba Raises $5.4M to Bring AI-Powered Scent Science to the Future of Sleep

Startup combines olfactory neuroscience, artificial intelligence and personalized scent delivery to create a new category of non-pharmacological sleep technology.

Report Says Addictive-like Eating Shouldn't Be Called "Food Addiction"

“Eating addiction,” rather than “food addiction,” better captures addictive-like eating behavior, according to a recent report published in the journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews.

ChériScentz was developed to meet consumer demands for scents that reflect authenticity, inclusivity and emotional connection.

Givaudan Introduces ChériScentz Fragrance Technology

ChériScentz will join the company’s existing line of neuroscience technology innovations.

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Crossing Sensory Boundaries at SCC Annual Meeting

Cross-modal sensory integration took to the main stage at the 2019 SCC Annual Meeting and Technology Showcase, including the keynote on neuroscience-inspired cosmetic design and a talk on acoustic measurements of hair conditioning.