2022 . 01 . 07
Some US regulatory updates published by the Independent Beauty Association and the FDA regarding the production of disinfectants and the right to know ingredients and flavors
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2022 . 01 . 04
Based on the latest Nielsen report, consumers have confirmed a strong preference for sustainability and for the search for specific active ingredients rather than specific brands or products. In the world of fragrances, there has been a huge interest in refillable fragrances and an increase in searches for fragrances with musky ingredients.
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2022 . 01 . 04
Japanese group Takasago, a leader in perfume composition in Asia, provides brands with consumer information, an olfactory experience and a wide range of ingredients to help them understand today's China, the new Eldorado for fragrances
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2021 . 12 . 31
At this festive time of year, the entire team at Essencional would like to take a moment to thank each and every one of our loyal subscribers. This year we may have been separated physically but we still feel your support, your energy and your enthusiasm coming to us virtually, encouraging us to bring you stories that inform, entertain and inspire.
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2021 . 12 . 31
Byredo's latest perfume, "Mumbai Noise", tells the memories of Ben Gorham linked to Mumbai and its atmospheres that are interpreted by the Indian photographer "Ashish Shah" who has enlisted a diverse cast of local dancers, architects transformed into models, drag performers and artists and produced a bright portfolio of images intended to reflect modern India.
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2021 . 12 . 31
Firmenich has announced a partnership with Jungle, a French start-up, and the launch of the first ingredient developed together: Muguet Firgood, the first sustainable extract of muguet for premium perfumery.
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2021 . 12 . 28
An extract from the Vogue ranking, drawn up in collaboration with Klarna, on brands significant for digital innovation, ESG, financial and omnichannel performance and the main evidence on 2022 trends relating to rental, nfc and blockchain and presence in the metaverse
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2021 . 12 . 28
According to research by P&S Intelligence, unisex fragrances will be among the main market and growth drivers for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates: the fragrance market will record a growth rate of 8.3% (Compound annual growth rate - CAGR) between 2020 and 2030, to reach $ 3,810.5 million in 2030, from a base of $ 1,738.5 million in 2020.
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2021 . 12 . 24
In this second of two installments, the Essencional Editorial Team meets face to face with a few of our contacts during a lull at the Tax Free World Show in Cannes. What have they been working on since we last met? What is coming in 2022 and are there any sneak previews we can share with our readers?
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2021 . 12 . 24
The Financial Times dedicates an article to the 800-year tradition of Officina Santa Maria Novella and its most famous fragrances
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