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2023 . 12 . 21 selected by Editorial Board

Ingredients

Marketing

Do beauty influencers still have real ‘influence’? And more answers to your ‘selling on social’

With the rise in consumer demand for authenticity, transparency and honesty, the role of the beauty influencer has been challenged and questioned. Are they legit or taking kickbacks? Do consumers still pay attention to what they say and do they buy what they plug? This article explores these questions and more.

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Terrific overview for anyone working on an influencer strategy

2023 . 12 . 21 selected by Editorial Board

Fragrance lovers

Perfume

Napoleon’s Cologne and The Art of Citrus Fragrances

Citrus notes and fragrances have been around for hundreds of years yet their popularity has never waned. It’s a multi-faceted, multi-tasker where scent is derived from the fruit to the peel to the oil to the flower. Discover why Napoleon was such a fan and get a short list of some scents to add to your wardrobe.

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From Napoleon to now, citrus fragrances continue to delight us

2023 . 12 . 14 written by Karen Marin

Fragrance lovers

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Perfume

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Grossmith: Reviving a British heritage brand

While pursuing a pastime researching family history, Simon Brooke discovered a legendary fragrance brand founded in the 1800’s by one of his relatives. He talks to Essencional about restoring the brand to its former glory.

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2023 . 12 . 14 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Sustainability

Retail

European Fragrance Category Proves Resilient

Fragrance sales in Europe should end the year around +6% as consumers continue to prioritize premium products – but will it last? This article focuses on consumer habits while singling out some of the key trends seen across new launches plus progress made in carbon recycling and sustainable packaging.

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Europe sees sustained growth in fragrance category
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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 . 12 . 14 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Trends

Fragrance lovers

If your fragrance isn't lasting, you'll want to know about perfume oils

As the quest to find long-lasting fragrances continues, perfume oils are finding their place amongst aficionados of the long sillage as well as those who prefer alcohol-free scent. Here, perfumer Nic Mastenbroek provides an introduction to this increasingly popular fragrance format.

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An overview of this popular fragrance format

2023 . 12 . 14 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Retail

Regulatory

Fragrance sales are surging, so how will MoCRA change things in 2024?

The fragrance category continues to grow but how will the new legislation set to go into effect in the US in 2024 impact sales? Will increased transparency on ingredient labeling encourage or frighten the consumer?

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New legislation in the US will make it mandatory to be transparent on ingredients
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2023 . 12 . 14 selected by Editorial Board

Education

Olfactology

People

International Aromatics Senior Perfumer Paula Kundu Shares Fragrance Industry Insight

In this one-on-one interview, the senior perfumer talks about her career and she gives advice for those who want to get into this field. She also gives a peak at the World Perfumery Conference slated for June 2024.

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The Senior Perfumer talks about her career path

2023 . 12 . 05 written by Editorial Board

Perfume

Fragrance lovers

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When Two Sisters Shoot for the Stars

Meet Sofia and Fabiola Bardelli of In Astra, two sisters who literally have stars in their eyes. How can that be, you ask? Well, from childhood the sisters became fascinated by the night sky, and they learned about the constellations when their father took them into the garden at night to gaze up at the heavens.

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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 . 12 . 05 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Marketing

Alexandre.J makes its mark on the ultra-niche perfume market

Alexandre J is a family-run company of French heritage based in the Middle East. Firmly entrenched in Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, the brand extends its product range to include an upmarket limited edition item in time for holiday gift-giving.

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Niche fragrance brand Alexandre J grows its offer

2023 . 12 . 05 selected by Editorial Board

Trends

Perfume

People

Why Do People “Gatekeep” Their Perfume? An Investigation

Is it now trendy for Influencers to conceal the name of their go-to fragrances? According to this article it’s the latest trend on TikTok. Is fragrance now so personal that it’s time to keep it to ourselves? Is the age of over-sharing coming to an end?

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Are Influencers keeping their scents a secret now?