Esxence has proven to be the incubator of trends that start in the artistic perfumery sector and trickle down to mainstream. From white florals and gourmands to comforting and green notes, the author shares top picks that represent each olfactory movement.

The man behind the cult favorite Ganymede shares his thoughts on how the industry is changing and embracing topics like sustainability and the use of all naturals. He also talks about being responsible when it comes to fragrance creation.

Michael Edwards has made numerous contributions to the fragrance industry, not the least of which is his famous fragrance classification system. Now on the eve of launching his newest book, a project he has worked on for 40 years, he sits down to talk about the fragrances that have moved him.

Recently Circana, the world leader in consumer insight, gave a presentation on the global state of fragrance at Esxence 2024. As mentioned in this article and during the talk, today’s fragrance shopper has a tendency to spend lavishly on luxury scents while also reigning in the purse strings with lower priced alternatives.

Sustainable. Refillable. Innovative. Long lasting. Infiniment Coty, the newly launched collection of 14 scents, targets all these points and then some. With patent-pending technology meant to ensure 30 hours of wearing time, is Coty’s high-end fragrance project too ambitious?

As the consumer in India becomes more curious and more sophisticated, the outlook for premiumization in beauty brands is looking up. Shoppers have the means to spend so now the challenge is to build awareness and educate the public on this sector.

The ever intrepid Frederic Malle once again breaks new ground by partnering with the Swedish fashion label Acne Studios on the development of a fragrance that embodies the brand. While meeting at Café de Flore to discuss the project, both brands recognized their shared aesthetic for tradition with a twist.

Gourmand fragrances are leading a major trend now, but can the love of the sweet be partially tied to our cravings for treats? When we wear gourmand fragrances, is it a guilt-free way of satisfying our sweet tooth?