Promoting innovation and high creativity in the development of Niche Perfumery and Cosmetics

2023 . 09 . 07 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

The People of Niche Perfumery

Fragrance lovers

Gabriela Hearst launches into fragrance with two new scents

Fashion and fragrance come together in two new scents with never-before used ingredients. The designer collaborated with fellow Uruguayan, Julian Bedel of Fueguia 1833, to tell an olfactive story of two distinct chapters of her life.

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Discover the latest project from one of our People of Niche.

2023 . 09 . 07 selected by Editorial Board

People

Perfume

Fragrance lovers

Rafael Nadal and Maria Perello Launch New Collaboration With Parfumerie Henry Jacques

Creating a bespoke fragrance is a dream come true for fragrance aficionados. The celebrated tennis star and his wife reflect on the journey and how personal memories and characteristics are interpreted into olfactory creations.

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Get some insight on the bespoke fragrance process

2023 . 07 . 27 written by Laurence Arrigo Klove

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Perfume

Fragrance lovers

The Arctic ice downfall frees a climatic invasion of Nordic brands.

A new invasion from the North is happening. Not barbaric but made of perfumes. Unique by its precious connection with nature, and minimalistic design inspiration.

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2023 . 07 . 27 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Marketing

Ingredients

Why Is the Fragrance Industry So Obsessed With Secrets?

There has always been a bit of mystery behind fragrance which used to add to the allure and the cachet of the product. But now, in the age of full disclosure, consumers are asking for transparency be it concerning the ingredients or the identity of the perfumer. Is the industry ready to embrace change?

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Consumers are asking for more transparency from the fragrance industry
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Have you ever asked yourself what’s behind the world of artistic perfumery? We have collected numbers, conversations, and trends of a world that has always been fascinating and inspiring.

2023 . 07 . 21 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Regulatory

Olfactology

Perfume dupes: The real cost of affordable perfume imitations to the fragrance industry

As fragrance sales rise globally, so does the production of perfume dupes, those lower priced imitations of fine fragrances. The category is being called out for being ethically questionable and the equivalent of using technology to copy someone else’s work. But new technology may be able to trick the copying process.

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What are the ethics behind perfume dupes?

2023 . 07 . 27 selected by Essencional registered reader

Not Just Fragrances: AI to Mark Upcoming Edition of Pitti Fragranze

The 21st edition of Pitti Fragranze, scheduled for 15 – 17 September, 2023, promises to offer plenty of options for multi-sensorial experiences. As revealed at last week’s press event, there will be more exhibitors than last year and a full schedule of conferences and workshops.

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A preview of what’s to come at Pitti Fragranze in September
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2023 . 07 . 27 selected by Editorial Board

Packaging

Perfume

Producing Fragrance Bottles for an In-Demand Market

As sales for fragrances grow on a global basis the demand for bottles, and particularly glass ones, has exploded. In this article several key suppliers talk about the current design trends, about matching esthetics to a brand’s unique story, and about sustainability measures.

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An interesting article about the current state of bottle production

2023 . 07 . 20 written by Laurence Arrigo Klove

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Perfume

Fragrance lovers

The Stellar Rise of Korean Fragrances has rich cultural references

The perfume cultural heritage of Korea is deep. The new Korean perfume brands are adamant to showcase their historical roots and bring about a scent renaissance.

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Have you ever asked yourself what’s behind the world of artistic perfumery? We have collected numbers, conversations, and trends of a world that has always been fascinating and inspiring.

2023 . 07 . 20 selected by Editorial Board

Regulatory

Ingredients

Fragrances Through the Ages and the Regulatory Lens

Product safety is somewhat taken for granted nowadays, though the history of setting standards has roots that extend back for centuries. In this article we discover the origins of IFRA (the International Fragrance Association), and its importance in regulating the fragrance industry today.


 

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The how’s and the why’s of setting safety standards

2023 . 07 . 20 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Marketing

“Niche is the new luxury.” Aura Prestige eyes ‘big time’ growth on the back of niche fragrance boom in SEA

South East Asia is the next hot market for niche fragrance which is seeing steady double digit growth. Starting from Singapore, interest is spreading into Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia as observed by local distributor and retailer, Aura Prestige. Consumers appreciate the creativity and authenticity of the brands that offer a point of difference.

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South East Asia is the new destination for niche fragrance