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

2025 . 05 . 21 selected by Editorial Board

Trends

Perfume

R&D

Top 10 Trends in Fragrance Design Right Now

As we’ve seen, fragrance continues to grow and with that comes innovation and creativity when it comes to design. In this article, discover the ten biggest movements tht are having an impact on fragrance design today.

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A briefing on the latest influences on fragrance design today

2025 . 05 . 21 selected by Editorial Board

Fragrance lovers

Perfume

Trends

Perfume Culture isn’t the Problem. The Industry Is.

An interesting editorial in which the author lays bare a big topic facing the fragrance industry today. With so many people launching brands, many with no background in scent, where is the line between artisanal fragrance and the copycat wannabe? Let’s bring back the respect and reverence for the craft!

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What’s behind the proliferation of launches

2025 . 05 . 12 written by Laurence Arrigo Klove

The People of Niche Perfumery

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Victoria's Personal Fragrance Story. How to Enjoy Life Extensively.

Victoria Belim-Frolova tells her personal sensory journey made of a variety of destinations; literature, art, food, history, cultural traditions and... fragrances.

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2025 . 05 . 12 selected by Editorial Board

Trends

Perfume

Marketing

Trends in the USA: A spotlight on the world’s biggest fragrance market

According to US market research firm the Benchmarking Company there are four key trends driving growth in the US, the largest fragrance market in the world. Find out what they are and also read about how the American consumer is engaging with fragrance now.

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Four fragrance trends to watch in the USA
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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.

2025 . 05 . 12 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Fragrance lovers

Education

How to Describe What We Smell Using the Right Words

Ever at a loss for words when trying to talk about a fragrance? In this article learn the meaning behind several descriptive terms and find out which fragrances embody them. A great way to increase your fragrance vocabulary to be more precise when speaking about scent.

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Nine words to talk about fragrance and how to use them

2025 . 05 . 12 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Fragrance lovers

Regulatory

Skinification of Fragrance: The Rise of Alcohol-Free Perfumes

From regulatory issues to cultural preferences, several factors are driving the trend behind the growth of alcohol-free fragrance alternatives. New technology enables the development of products with tenacity, an appealing texture and even benefits for the skin, in novel formats bound to meet consumer demand.

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New technology paves the way for new innovative alcohol-free fragrance formats
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2025 . 05 . 12 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Fragrance lovers

Marketing

Officine Universelle Buly 1803: The Apothecary of Dreams

Here is a French heritage brand with one foot in the past and one in the future . In ten years this beauty emporium, a part of LVMH since 2021, has expanded from one boutique in 2014 to 59 around the globe now. Read their story in this interesting article.

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The challenge of breathing new life into a 200+ year old brand

2025 . 05 . 05 written by Karen Marin

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Fragrance lovers

Education

Soviet Perfume Chapter 2: The Pioneers of Russian Perfumery

Chapter 2 of Soviet Perfume dives into the glamorous, gritty origins of Russian fragrance. Meet the visionary entrepreneurs who laid the foundations of the industry in pre-revolutionary Russia. Meet the noses, from Ernest Beaux’s path to Chanel No. 5 to Auguste Michel’s transformation of an imperial scent into the Soviet icon Red Moscow. Discover the fearless women advocates who forever changed the fate of fragrance in Soviet times.

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Essencional - The Paper
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.

2025 . 05 . 05 selected by Editorial Board

Trends

Perfume

Fragrance lovers

Kering Beauté sales rise despite 'difficult start to the year'

Kering’s new Beauté division delivered positive results in the first quarter of 2025 (+6%), outperforming the lion’s share of the fashion portfolio. The news bodes well for Creed, the star brand in the Beauté lineup, which recently launched a new feminine scent.

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Fragrance and Beauty are the bright spots for the Luxury conglomerate

2025 . 05 . 05 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Fragrance lovers

Marketing

Comme des Garçons: Mastering the Art of Disruptive yet Commercially Viable Fragrance Since 1994

When Comme des Garçons launched its first fragrance over thirty years ago, it stuck out in terms of olfactory profile as well as unique packaging: a pebble-shaped bottle that laid flat. Subsequent launches continue to push the envelop with notes like ink and turpentine. In this article the company president talks about the brand and its vision for the future.

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The story behind the original, disruptive brand