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

2024 . 04 . 18 selected by Editorial Board

Marketing

Retail

Trends

3 new global luxury spending markets emerge despite much-documented slowdown

Brands are always looking for the next opportunity, the next market to enter in an effort to continue to grow. Economic and demographics point to two countries and one region that bode well for the luxury sector.

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Discover the three markets to watch for the luxury sector

2024 . 04 . 18 selected by Editorial Board

Sustainability

Ingredients

Marketing

Experts Explain What "Ethically Sourced" Really Means in Beauty

In a continuing effort to shed light on terminology that isn’t clear, we find this article provides clear, straight-to-the-point information that lifts the veil on another buzzword. However, may the buyer beware since it's an unregulated term, meaning brands have to create – and follow – their own guidelines and values as they make this claim.

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Get to the heart of what this term means in this article

2024 . 04 . 11 written by Laurence Arrigo Klove

Events

Fragrance lovers

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Recognizing Excellence. The first mAPA Perfume Awards at Esxence.

In a sparkling ambience, Esxence held its first mAPA winning ceremony and awarded the individual prizes of the minorité Artistic Perfume Awards for China. Hurra!

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2024 . 04 . 11 selected by Editorial Board

Beauty

Marketing

Packaging

Why "Made In Italy" is Significant in the Beauty Industry

The “Made in Italy” label brings with it the connotation of excellence, innovation and quality, all important factors for beauty products. Did you know little Italy produces 55% of the world’s makeup?

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Italy’s reputation for quality, excellence and craftsmanship extends to cosmetics as well
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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.

2024 . 04 . 11 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Fragrance lovers

L’Oreal eyes stake in €3 billion perfume brand Amouage

Word on the street says L’Oreal is looking to take a minority stake in the upscale Omani fragrance brand, and normally where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Valued at over $3 billion, Amouage fragrances have gained a cult following in recent years.

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Could Amouage be L’oreal’s next acquisition?

2024 . 04 . 11 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Marketing

Ingredients

The Business of Scent

Fragrance has had its highs and lows, and it’s currently riding a high with niche fragrances driving growth. How did it all come to be? Listen to the broadcast as industry professionals and insiders talk about how niche developed and how some fragrances are created. There’s even a chat on fragrance and emotion.

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Have a listen to the story behind the rise of fragrance
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2024 . 04 . 11 selected by Editorial Board

Beauty

Sustainability

Marketing

Sustainable Beauty: What Each Buzzword Means

There are so many terms and so much jargon floating around the beauty world. If you need clarification, here’s the article for you. You’ll be able to tell the difference between “clean”, vegan and even “blue” beauty, while getting the scoop on “B Corp Certification” and being “Carbon-neutral.”

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A quick reference to the hottest terms describing sustainable beauty

2024 . 04 . 04 written by Laurence Arrigo Klove

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Events

People

MANE Milan Transformation. The Illustration of the Company Vision.

MANE has a passion for capturing the evolution of our olfactive world. The company exploration in Milan results in the pre-inauguration of a modern ‘station’, full of innovation.

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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.

2024 . 04 . 04 selected by Editorial Board

Trends

Perfume

Events

Niche perfumery: the top trends spotted at Esxence 2024

Esxence has proven to be the incubator of trends that start in the artistic perfumery sector and trickle down to mainstream. From white florals and gourmands to comforting and green notes, the author shares top picks that represent each olfactory movement.

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A quick summary of the major trends spotted at Esxence

2024 . 04 . 04 selected by Editorial Board

People

Noses

Perfume

Fragrance in 2024: industry shifts, responsible perfumery, and trend setting according to indie brand founder

The man behind the cult favorite Ganymede shares his thoughts on how the industry is changing and embracing topics like sustainability and the use of all naturals. He also talks about being responsible when it comes to fragrance creation.

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A one-on-one interview with perfumer and brand founder, Marc-Antoine Barrois