More good news for niche fragrance as data indicates consumer preferences are moving towards the sector, characterized by high quality ingredients and limited production. But that’s not all; check out the most searched notes and the newest term: perfume aesthetics.

The use of AI in perfumery has been around for some time sparking the quandry of whether the perfumer will go the way of the dinosaur. In this article an insider looks at some of the tools used by the big fragrance houses and the ways in which they’re used.

While prestige beauty shows no signs of recovery in China and global beauty brands are seeing drops in revenue, domestic brands are flourishing. One reason? The young Chinese consumer sees local brands as comparable in quality to Western ones. An interesting article about the consumer today and how to capture their interest.

Gone are the days of less is more when high end fragrance brands are launching extensive collections at the get go. Whether to offer the consumer more olfactory variety or to present a “broad thematic exploration”, are the days of limited shelf space at retail over?

Who knew that little Italy actually produces 55% of the world’s makeup products? Italian craftsmanship is renowned for combining age old traditions with a modern twist and at a recent event in New York hosted by the Italian Trade Agency this expertise was in the spotlight. Is it any wonder then that Beauty Made in Italy is in demand?

Just in time for retailers to make adjustments to Fall and Holiday assortments, trend-tracker Spate shares insight on what’s driving the market. While travel friendly formats and foodie scents are still all the rage, the good news is that indie brands are getting their share of the spotlight.

Italian Glassmaker for cosmetics and fragrance Luigi Bormioli has partnered with LionGlass on a new eco-friendly alternative to soda lime silicate glass. Not only is this new option more planet-friendly but it’s also more crack-resistant.

As the US continues to revise its regulations on cosmetics safety several new standards need to be respected, one of which relates to fragrance allergen labelling. This article provides a brief overview of some of the changes that brands need to address if products are sold in this market.

Luxury and personalization meet in a new AI-driven tool which will allow customers to get involved in the creation process. The Perfume Movement will be trialed in the Middle East, a region where fragrance and individual olfactory expression are de rigueur.