2025 . 09 . 15
As we see fragrance prices escalate we ask ourself, is it justified? In this opinion piece the author shares his theory on how we got here, citing the demand for tenacity and the demise of fashion as key causes. He also links how we purchase with what we want to say about ourselves. Interesting.
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2025 . 08 . 11
Great movies have a main character, larger than life. Roger Howell, the newly elected president of ASP, brings a significant experience and so many other ingredients.
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2025 . 08 . 11
Men’s fragrances often take inspiration from barber shops and tailoring. In his latest launch, The Cut for Penhaligon’s, Paul Guerlain pays tribute to fougère, keeping the notes sharp like scissors cutting fabric. In this interview he muses about his career, his family, and the unisex scents of today.
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2025 . 08 . 11
Whether you’re packing your bags to get out of town or making the most of a staycation, this guide to fragrance shopping includes sound advice for anyone looking for an olfactory souvenir of your latest vacation.
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2025 . 08 . 11
Can it be that talent truly passes from one generation to the next? If you look at the Cresp family it’s certainly the case. Let’s meet Sébastien Cresp as he talks about his path to perfumer and what it’s like to work with his father, Olivier.
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2025 . 08 . 11
Our sense of smell has long been undervalued, and yet, as the author writes “The nose gathers what the camera cannot….”. In this article from Bois de Jasmin, the writer argues the case for the value of fragrance in history. What smells do you remember that define your life? A poignant reflection.
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2025 . 08 . 11
It’s common industry knowledge that the body spray category is one of the fastest growing in the fragrance sector. Sometimes considered as a mass market product, niche and premium brands are getting in on the game finding the reference bridges a gap between scent and bodycare with wellness benefits to boot.
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2025 . 08 . 04
It’s no secret that the gourmand trend in fragrance has been having a very long moment. But who knew its influence could extend into the museum environment? In this week’s article we travel to the Hague to get the inside scoop on the Grand Dessert exhibit, where the smells of a dozen scrumptious treats, thanks to IFF, accompany the visitor on a guilt-free olfactive journey.
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2025 . 08 . 04
Beauty retail in the UK is booming between the re-entry of Sephora, the Fragrance Shop’s new venture, Fragrae, and the acquisition of Space NK by Ulta. Now Boots, a trusted brand among Brits, will open a standalone fragrance shop in time for holiday shopping. The plan is to carry over 400 luxury and niche brands.
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2025 . 08 . 04
With wellness being a beauty buzzword, what does it mean when it comes to fragrance? Functional scents are said to boost mood, enhance mental clarity and calm the spirit. As the fragrance sector growth stalls, is this subsegment, backed by neuroscience, able to attract new customers? If the scents still provide olfactory pleasure, the chances are high. An interesting look at this trend.
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