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

2023 . 11 . 02 written by Laurence Arrigo Klove

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Five Veggies A Day Keep Fancy Fragrance Experiences in Our Way

Moving up from our plates, veggies reach our nose with an authentic natural experience. New olfactive compositions create a strong connection with nature. Enjoy.

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2023 . 11 . 02 selected by Editorial Board

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Marketing

Asia and India's market size set to triple in the next ten years

Move over China, the focus is shifting to a new geographic region. As middle and upper classes are enticed by luxury beauty, now is the time for brands to explore the viability of opening these markets. The big players are going in now, paving the way for niche.

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Strong growth in beauty is predicted in these emerging markets

2023 . 11 . 02 selected by Editorial Board

Books

Fragrance museums

Ingredients

Mandy Aftel Debuts The Museum of Scent Book

Niche fragrance pioneer Mandy Aftel has just launched her latest book, the Museum of Scent, which allows the reader to experience the delights of the actual museum through visuals and print. During years of research and writing, Aftel gathered a plethora of artifacts related to scent, which led to the creation of the museum. Now readers who can’t travel to California can get a taste for it in this tome.

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An article on the latest in fragrance literature

2023 . 11 . 02 selected by Editorial Board

Regulatory

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“Brexit is the problem”: Report shows losses and skill shortages for UK beauty industry

Numbers don’t lie, and the numbers are more and more convincing on the damage Brexit has caused to the UK economy. This article focuses on the beauty sector which has been particularly hard hit, especially small businesses, which includes niche fragrance brands.

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British SME beauty exporters are feeling the pinch from Brexit
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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 . 11 . 02 selected by Editorial Board

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Perfume

Fragrance lovers

Top 2023 Fall Fragrances According to Trendalytics

As Summer gives way to Fall, we pull out the sweaters and we reach for warm and comforting fragrances. Trendalytics has identified a handful of notes that are accelerating at this time of year, and we see surprising entries in the gourmand and woody fragrance families.

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Want to know what kinds of scents are trending at this time of year?

2023 . 10 . 26 written by Karen Marin

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The British Approach to Perfumery, Chapters 4 & 5 – Royal Warrants & The Fragrant Future

How do you get a Royal Warrant? What is the value? We’ll cover this in Chapter Four before taking a look into the future in our final installment of a three-part series.

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2023 . 10 . 26 selected by Editorial Board

Fragrance lovers

Perfume

Olfactology

Mexico’s Fine Fragrance Scene Marries Culture and Artistry

At long last, Mexico is getting it’s due as a viable fine fragrance hub. Not only does the country have a wealth of natural ingredients but there is a fragrance heritage that is coming to life from a handful of brands founded by native Mexicans and Mexican-Americans.

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A look at the brands shining an olfactory light on their native land

2023 . 10 . 26 selected by Editorial Board

Ingredients

Olfactology

Fragrance lovers

13 Most Expensive Essential Oils in the world

Essential oils are one of the multi-tasking ingredients in the beauty sector, having both therapeutic, olfactory and healing properties. Learn about the costs, the sources and the uses of these precious commodities, find out which are endangered, and read about the cultivation and extraction processes in this comprehensive article.

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A deep dive into the essential oil trade
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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 . 10 . 26 selected by Editorial Board

Fragrance lovers

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The Rise of Vegan Perfumes: A Cruelty-Free Fragrance Revolution

Ever wonder why and how vegan fragrance began? This article explores the history behind this popular movement including how it extends beyond the juice itself into packaging, sourcing, ingredients and environmental impact.

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A comprehensive guide to vegan perfume

2023 . 10 . 26 selected by Editorial Board

Sustainability

Ingredients

Beauty

Opinion: The New Era of Beauty Means Sustainable and Conscious. But Can All Brands Master It?

The conscious consumer is more demanding than ever as brands are obliged to react and revise their practices. The days of greenwashing are over and now brands are going beyond being and doing good to also instructing the consumer to do their part. But a question remains, can sustainability and luxury coexist?

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An interesting look at sustainability in the luxury beauty sector