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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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Sustaining the Future of Citrus: Q&A with IFF’s VP of Citrus Innovation

Karel Coosemans explains what customers are looking for at the Citrus Innovation Center and how this space is helping secure the citrus supply for the future.

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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.

The expo hall is open all three days of the congress, allowing attendees ample time to network, explore and sample the latest ingredients and tech the industry has to offer.

World Perfumery Congress Provides Crystal Ball for Fragrance's Future

See the conference sessions digging into current and upcoming trends and innovations in the industry according to insiders.

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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Perfumer & Flavorist+ Reveals 2025 Taste & Scent Themes

Reach out to our content director to submit launches and news for consideration.

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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.

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2019 Flavor & Fragrance Leaderboard

The F&F industry has moved beyond traditional business, establishing stakes in alternative proteins, artificial intelligence, nutrition and renewables, among others. This year’s leaderboard features perspectives from executives leading the top companies to grow beyond the traditional business model.

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The Evolution of the Flavorist: From Bench Chemist to Cross-Functional Innovator

As the flavor industry shifts and evolves, flavorists must also learn new skills to stay competitive.

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Flavor and Fragrance Industry Highlights from CES 2020

P&F explores some of the top trending flavor and fragrance industry tech at this years Consumer Electronics Show.

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.

While sustainable solutions are among the top consumer demands in fabric care products, the sensorial and well-being benefits of fragrance cannot be overlooked.

The Future of Fabric Care: How Purchasing Trends and Scent Tech are Shaping the Industry

Understand consumer purchasing drivers per peer-reviewed research as well as innovative scent and sustainability technology launches in the fabric care market.