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

2023 . 11 . 02 selected by Editorial Board

Trends

Perfume

Fragrance lovers

Top 2023 Fall Fragrances According to Trendalytics

As Summer gives way to Fall, we pull out the sweaters and we reach for warm and comforting fragrances. Trendalytics has identified a handful of notes that are accelerating at this time of year, and we see surprising entries in the gourmand and woody fragrance families.

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Want to know what kinds of scents are trending at this time of year?

2023 . 11 . 02 selected by Editorial Board

Beauty

Trends

Marketing

Asia and India's market size set to triple in the next ten years

Move over China, the focus is shifting to a new geographic region. As middle and upper classes are enticed by luxury beauty, now is the time for brands to explore the viability of opening these markets. The big players are going in now, paving the way for niche.

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Strong growth in beauty is predicted in these emerging markets

2023 . 10 . 26 written by Karen Marin

Fragrance lovers

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Perfume

The British Approach to Perfumery, Chapters 4 & 5 – Royal Warrants & The Fragrant Future

How do you get a Royal Warrant? What is the value? We’ll cover this in Chapter Four before taking a look into the future in our final installment of a three-part series.

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2023 . 10 . 26 selected by Editorial Board

Fragrance lovers

Perfume

Olfactology

Mexico’s Fine Fragrance Scene Marries Culture and Artistry

At long last, Mexico is getting it’s due as a viable fine fragrance hub. Not only does the country have a wealth of natural ingredients but there is a fragrance heritage that is coming to life from a handful of brands founded by native Mexicans and Mexican-Americans.

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A look at the brands shining an olfactory light on their native land
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.

2023 . 10 . 26 selected by Editorial Board

Ingredients

Olfactology

Fragrance lovers

13 Most Expensive Essential Oils in the world

Essential oils are one of the multi-tasking ingredients in the beauty sector, having both therapeutic, olfactory and healing properties. Learn about the costs, the sources and the uses of these precious commodities, find out which are endangered, and read about the cultivation and extraction processes in this comprehensive article.

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A deep dive into the essential oil trade

2023 . 10 . 26 selected by Editorial Board

Fragrance lovers

Perfume

Trends

The Rise of Vegan Perfumes: A Cruelty-Free Fragrance Revolution

Ever wonder why and how vegan fragrance began? This article explores the history behind this popular movement including how it extends beyond the juice itself into packaging, sourcing, ingredients and environmental impact.

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A comprehensive guide to vegan perfume
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2023 . 10 . 26 selected by Editorial Board

Sustainability

Ingredients

Beauty

Opinion: The New Era of Beauty Means Sustainable and Conscious. But Can All Brands Master It?

The conscious consumer is more demanding than ever as brands are obliged to react and revise their practices. The days of greenwashing are over and now brands are going beyond being and doing good to also instructing the consumer to do their part. But a question remains, can sustainability and luxury coexist?

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An interesting look at sustainability in the luxury beauty sector

2023 . 10 . 19 selected by Editorial Board

Fragrance lovers

Olfactology

Marketing

Industry Talks: MANE Global Fine Fragrance President Mehdi Lisi

In this interview, MANE’s Global Fine Fragrance President talks about the company’s strategy while sharing his view on being a family-owned business, the cost of ingredients and he gives his opinion on the state of fragrance today.

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An industry leader on the state of fragrance today
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.

2023 . 10 . 19 selected by Editorial Board

Beauty

Trends

Marketing

3 insider insights: expert trends for the future of beauty

Trendwatcher group Spate has identified three trends that are prevalent in the Beauty and personal care sector. In this article discover the trends and the suggested approach brands can react to maximize opportunities.

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A glimpse into what consumers will want from the beauty sector

2023 . 10 . 19 selected by Editorial Board

People

Perfume

Fragrance lovers

Frédéric Malle on the state of modern perfumery and why the China market excites him

There’s an information overload when it comes to fragrance and it’s not helping the industry, according to Frederic Malle. In this interview he also shares his opinion on the evolution of niche perfume and talks about his appreciation for the Chinese consumer.

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An interesting interview with brand founder Frédéric Malle