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

2023 . 06 . 06 selected by Editorial Board

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Meet The Disruptors: Nick Steward Of GALLIVANT On The Five Things You Need To Shake Up Your Industry

It takes a lot of courage and conviction to forge your own path and go against the grain. GALLIVANT founder Nick Steward talks about being disruptive, taking the slow path, and the five principles that drive his professional life.

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Interesting interview to Nick Steward about his business approach

2023 . 06 . 06 selected by Editorial Board

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Inside the Counterfeit Cosmetics Sold on TikTok

TikTok has been lauded for growing awareness and sales for independent fragrance brands but now there is a growing dark side to the platform’s marketplace where third party vendors are hawking dupes and counterfeit goods. May the buyer beware.

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Interesting article about the dark side of Tik Tok: counterfeit products

2023 . 06 . 01 written by Ermano Picco

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Introducing the Italian Perfumery Institute - Up Close & Personal with President Maurizio Cavezzali

Leveraging on the experience of Equipe International and the success of Esxence – The Art of Perfumery Event, the Italian Perfumery Institute is born as a School of Higher Education to implement on the Italian territory a qualified course of study valuing sensoriality, as well as perfume history.

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2023 . 06 . 01 selected by Editorial Board

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Perfumer Notes: VANILLA ABSOLUTE, MADAGASCAR

Independent perfumer Sarah Horowitz talks about her lifelong love for vanilla. From sourcing to processing to how she uses it, she shares her knowledge of this versatile ingredient.

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Everything you need to know about vanilla, told by a perfumer's love for this chameleon-like ingredient.
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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.

2023 . 06 . 01 selected by Editorial Board

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Scent of tradition lingers in Lebanon's 'village of roses'

The brief harvest period for the damask rose is a busy time in the Bekaa Valley where locals pick, distill and sell this staple of perfume creation. Whether destined for tonics, scents, cosmetics or sweets, the fragrant flower helps provide sustenance for families living through economic turmoil.

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Curiosity about the harvest of the Damask rose.

2023 . 05 . 31 selected by Editorial Board

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Town & Country, A Fragrance Crafted in ‘Winston Churchill’s’ Smell

Luxury fragrance brand Clive Christian shares the house’s history dating back to Queen Victoria before presenting it’s latest release, Town & Country, at an event to celebrate the launch in Nigeria. The fragrance, a modernized version of a scent dating back to 1925, is said to have been a favorite of Winston Churchill.

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Clive Christian lands in Nigeria.
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2023 . 05 . 30 selected by Editorial Board

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“Fragrance Perception: A Multidimensional Exploration of Individual Interpretation”

Why can a fragrance not smell the same on everyone? What cultural influences can affect the way we perceive scents? What power can fragrance have on our lives? Find the answers to these questions and more in this entertaining essay.

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Interesting facts about perfumes.

2023 . 05 . 25 selected by Editorial Board

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Meet the perfumer: Dominique Preyssas

How does one go about becoming a perfumer? What is the career path? In this interview Senior Perfumer Dominique Preyssas speaks about his craft and offers advice to aspiring noses. He even shares tips about hos wto wear fragrance!

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Interesting interview with nose Dominique Preyssas.
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2023 . 05 . 25 selected by Editorial Board

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The 2023 Art And Olfaction Awards Winners 

Every year the Institute for Art and Olfaction celebrates independent, artisan and experimental practitioners with scent at their annual awards event. At last the wait is over! In a process that takes nine months from initial submission to evaluation by blind vial, the votes are in. Discover the 2023 winners here.

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Discover the winners of the Art and Olfaction Awards!

2023 . 05 . 23 selected by Editorial Board

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Perfumer Survey: What do Perfumers Think About Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Fragrance Formulation?

Does AI threaten or aide the perfumer? What is the future of perfume creation? Share your thoughts in an upcoming survey!

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Interesting initiative to probe the thinking of perfumers about artificial intelligence applied to their work.