Curious about how the American consumer interacts with fragrance? This report provides the results of a recent survey on how US shoppers use and buy fragrance. Specifics on pricing, size, point of purchase and frequency of usage are just some of the topics covered. An interesting read for any brands curious about this consumer.

What are the effects of climate change on the perfumer’s palette? From dwindling yields of Bulgarian rose to cyclical changes in Egypt’s jasmine crops, natural ingredients are under threat as heatwaves, hurricanes, pollution and more change the relationship between plants, animals and people. Perfumer Mandy Aftel and scientists weigh in on the dangers.

As we slide into the holiday season the outlook is still bright for Beauty where fragrance leads with 6% growth. Sales are driven by high concentrations and luxury brands, boding well for the niche and artistic sector. Beauty will be a gift destination for a third of polled consumers, whether it’s a gift for someone or a bit of self indulgence.

What is the real crux of the Dupe dilemma? Are they stealing art? Was it really art if it could be easily copied? Are they taking market share? Are they making fragrance more accessible with entry level price points? Aren’t they just the “fast fashion” of fragrance? A thought provoking look at this controversial topic.

Olfactory Tourism: It’s the latest way to experience fragrance culture and get exposed to unique and unfamiliar scents. From factory tours to museums and perfume making workshops, there’s something for everyone from novice to expert. This guide focuses on seven cities at the forefront of this travel trend.

We’ve seen before that New York is just one of the global capitals now blessed with a wide variety of perfume shops. In this article the author makes her way through some of the top and trendy boutiques. She even mentions some of the scents she splurged on.

2026 has seen the arrival of many new fragrance concept shops in the UK and the results are encouraging. Niche fragrance is tracking at a 16% penetration, indicating that consumers are intrigued and interested in more than mainstream offers. The Perfume shop’s Managing Director provides more insight in this article.