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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Michael Edwards has made numerous contributions to the fragrance industry, not the least of which is his famous fragrance classification system. Now on the eve of launching his newest book, a project he has worked on for 40 years, he sits down to talk about the fragrances that have moved him.

Recently Circana, the world leader in consumer insight, gave a presentation on the global state of fragrance at Esxence 2024. As mentioned in this article and during the talk, today’s fragrance shopper has a tendency to spend lavishly on luxury scents while also reigning in the purse strings with lower priced alternatives.

The ever intrepid Frederic Malle once again breaks new ground by partnering with the Swedish fashion label Acne Studios on the development of a fragrance that embodies the brand. While meeting at Café de Flore to discuss the project, both brands recognized their shared aesthetic for tradition with a twist.