According to TikTok, consumers are still searching for sweet gourmand scents, but that’s not all. The good news? Not only does the social media platform indicate interest in gender-neutral and oud fragrances, but ultra niche is widely sought out. Get a quick overview of the hottest trends in this brief article.

China’s young consumer is intrigued by niche brands but there’s also a nationalistic movement as more local brands are coming on the scene. And guess what? Big Western conglomerates are investing in these brands, rather than trying to compete. Others are carving out a place for themselves in this growing and ever-evolving market.

Earlier this month the Tax Free tradeshow took place in Cannes. Brands, who are present in and outside the conference venue, presented their novelties which collectively support the public’s preference for gourmands, boozy blends and new takes on oud. The article gives an overview on many of the new launches sure to hit counters in the near future.

East meets West in Omani brand Ojar. In this article, meet the woman behind the brand as she reveals her history with fragrance and shares insight on the key ingredients that play starring roles in her scents. She even shares her tips on fragrance layering Middle Eastern style.

Fragrance and art collide as Art Basel Paris, in partnership with legendary French maison Guerlain, launches a limited edition fragrance during the art fair this October. This collaboration further pushes the point that fragrance is a form of art.

Fear not, AI is not always out to replace the perfumer! In the quest to find safer compounds, AI technology can actually help companies to proactively look for and identify alternatives – it’s a way to stay ahead of regulatory pressure while also addressing safety and sustainability concerns.

There just might be a new market for those ultra-polarizing scents, those incredibly creative fragrances that are less commercial: use them to keep people away from you. Want to smell like a battleground, or like you had a roll in the gutter? The author went in search of “truly repellant” fragrances. An enlightening read.

Niche fragrance brand Matière Première is laying the foundation for strategic growth thanks to an investment from Kering Beauté. It’s proof positive that niche fragrance brands are still on the radar of conglomerates, and that it’s possible for the brands to still maintain some control over their destiny.