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

2024 . 01 . 18 written by Silvio Levi

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Perfume

Trends and Opportunities in 2024: an Omen for Original Olfactory Research

The year 2023 was certainly an exceptional year for the events and trends that characterized it. Regarding our industry in particular, Karen Marin's article "The Niche/Artistic Fragrance Journey: Highlights of 2023" does a rather thorough and comprehensive analysis and highlights for us the aspects to keep monitored during the year we are beginning.

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2024 . 01 . 18 selected by Editorial Board

Olfactology

Education

Olfactory Training May Reduce The Risk of Dementia

Could reinforcing our smelling abilities help stave off dementia? Recent clinical studies point in this direction and even indicate that the gradual loss of our sense of smell could be an early indicator of dementia or Alzheimer’s. In this article read about the study findings and learn why we should incorporate smelling exercises into our daily routines.

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What is the link between dementia and our ability to smell?

2024 . 01 . 18 selected by Editorial Board

Noses

People

Perfume

dsm-firmenich Names 5 Principal Perfumers

Lauded for their creativity, dedication and passion, five perfumers at dsm-firmenich are inaugurated into the prestigious group of Principal Perfumers. Get to know them and some of their most recent fragrance creations in this article.

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Five noses are recognized for excellence in perfumery

2024 . 01 . 18 selected by Editorial Board

R&D

Olfactology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Changing the Way Perfume Is Made

The fragrance industry is just scratching the surface of the many ways Artificial Intelligence can be used in this sector. Fear not, the perfumer will not go the way of the dinosaur. Read on for an interesting dive into how this technology can change the craft.

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An interesting look at AI and Perfumery
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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.

2024 . 01 . 18 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Education

Tristan Hinschberger, a student at the École du Louvre and researcher into perfumery and the decorative arts in the early 20th century

What is the link between the decorative arts and perfumery? This young student wants to show how and why perfumery became an artistic object at the beginning of the 20 th century, helped by exposure in several world exhibitions. He proposes a moment in time when artistic perfumery began and how it evolved as a decorative art leading up to today.

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What are the origins of perfumery as a decorative art?

2024 . 01 . 11 written by Karen Marin

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Fragrance lovers

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The Niche/Artistic Fragrance Journey: Highlights of 2023 & Thoughts for 2024

As we turn our calendar to 2024, we revisit what happened last year in the niche/artistic fragrance sector and we ask how will the new year play out?

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2024 . 01 . 11 selected by Editorial Board

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Perfume

Fragrance lovers

China fragrance market 2024 preview: Emerging trends from TCM to unisex scents

China’s fragrance market is expected to increase rapidly in the near future. From the use of ingredients found in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to immersive events to home fragrance to the rise in gender-neutral scents, 2024 is sure to be a year of dynamic growth for this market.

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An overview into the future of fragrance in China

2024 . 01 . 11 selected by Editorial Board

Retail

Fragrance lovers

Marketing

L’Occitane Group to acquire home fragrance brand Dr. Vranjes Firenze

Dr Vranjes Firenze is the latest brand to be snapped up by the French group who is looking to build an international portfolio in the premium category. The Italian home fragrance brand is best know for its home diffusers and candles.

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The first acquisition in the artistic fragrance sector in 2024
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.

2024 . 01 . 11 selected by Editorial Board

Trends

Fragrance lovers

Perfume

Women's perfumes 2024: upcoming trends

As the new year dawns it’s a great time to look at what trends are emerging in fragrance. From the return of Y2K gourmands, to green notes, AI enhanced creations and intense scents, 2024 is going to be full of fragrant options.

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A quick look at olfactory trends surfacing in the new year

2024 . 01 . 11 selected by Editorial Board

Ingredients

Trends

Sustainability

Fragrance Industry Shifts to Repurposed Ingredients to Amplify Sustainability

As sustainability continues to be a hot topic, fragrance houses are exploring more ways to make the most of raw materials. Upcycling is paving the way to find new uses for what normally would go to waste. In this article, learn all about the process, the uses, the products and the trends surrounding this process.

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A definition of upcycling, what it means and how it’s used in perfumery