One man’s obsession with fragrance bottles led to establishing the world’s largest museum of factices, fragrance bottles used in the recent past for display purposes. In this article he talks about his passion for flacons and why he feels it’s important to preserve this element of fragrance history.

Innovation in fragrance creation, personalization and even training were on show at VivaTech, Europe’s largest annual startup and technology event. From creating your own fragrance to custom layering to creating a scent from environmental cues, olfactory innovations were numerous at this year’s fair.

If niche perfumery is an alternative to what we find in luxury and mass market segments, should it be any surprise that it is also the segment bucking trends? While there were a fair number of “on trend” fragrances on show at Esxence, there were also plenty that went their own direction. In this article the author finds a handful of novelties in which lavender, a staple in the perfumer’s palette, takes center stage.

The Art & Olfaction Awards for 2025 took place June 12th in Athens In this article, discover who took home a Golden Pear award. Essencional salutes all the contestants and the winners!

Brand founder Douglas Little is not one to shy away from controversial ideas or non-mainstream collabs. In this article he talks about how fragrance can set an atmosphere, transporting the wearer inside a film or a story, and how his projects have converted non-fragrance wearing consumers into loyal clients.

Vanilla as a fragrance ingredient is holding its own while showing versatility beyond its sweet reputation. Here is a raw material that works well with others, that can be multi-faceted and can cross genders to deliver a mature and mellow result. Discover some of the recent niche launches where vanilla has a prominent role.

For 6 years running now, Essencional has covered the increased use of scent in museums and cultural spaces. In July an online workshop will dive into the topic to discuss “how scent can enhance historical interpretation, deepen emotional engagement, and create more memorable visitor experiences.” We salute the growing interest in olfactory experiences!