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

2020 . 08 . 25 selected by Editorial Board

Education

Noses

R&D

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Research Study Videos Explore Secrets of Perfumery

The world of perfumers, as we know, is still something mysterious, little known to most, full of false myths and beliefs and little valued. How manage to show it without filters to enthusiasts, simple curious and professionals in the trade? Christophe Laudamiel, Professor Claus Noppeney and the Bern University of Applied Sciences have an answer: to create a portal that collects seemingly light but actually richly informative videos that closely show how the work of a perfumer is carried out on a daily basis.

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Christophe Laudamel strikes again by creating a video portal that shows without filters the work of one of the greatest and most brilliant modern perfumers.

2020 . 08 . 21 written by Karen Marin

People

Perfume

Fragrance lovers

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ODORBET: When words don't exist to describe fragrance, why not create a vocabulary for the nose!

When discussing fragrance with fellow industry insiders, fragrance lovers and certainly with anyone related to training, one of the topics that often comes up is the lack of vocabulary that most people possess when trying to describe scent. Instead of being specific, the conversation often involves comparisons or nebulous, general terms such as floral, woodsy or creamy. What if we could be more precise and more descriptive? ODORBET, the brainchild of artist and author Catherine Haley Epstein and art and olfactory historian Caro Verbeek, is taking on this challenge by creating a distinct olfactory vocabulary. Collaborators from all over the world are submitting proposals and new words or terms are released in themed trios on a random basis, published on the Odorbet website which is an open resource for all fragrance lovers. Read on to learn more and to meet the founders.

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2020 . 08 . 18 selected by Editorial Board

Regulatory

Ingredients

Beauty

California Assembly Approves Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act

California Assembly passed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, A.B. 2762. The law will ban 12 chemical components from cosmetics, including some that could compromise the immune system and therefore negatively impact Covid-19. Environmental Working Group, CALPIRG, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners and Black Women for Wellness are co-sponsors of the proposed law.

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A new American bill to ban certain toxic components from beauty products.

2020 . 08 . 18 selected by Editorial Board

People

Books

Beauty

Spritzing to success: Annette Green- Beauty Industry Icon

Annette Green, 95 years old, speaks about her life, her role in Fragrance Foundation rebirth and her book. An incredible capability to project her vision on perfumery future.

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A very interesting overview on American perfumery market and a sight on the future.
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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.

2020 . 08 . 18 selected by Editorial Board

Fragrance lovers

Regulatory

Ingredients

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The Hidden Complications Of ‘Cruelty-Free’ Beauty

More and more consumers decide to spend their money on products from companies that take seriously their impact on the environment, on the plant, animal and human world. For this reason, in the world of beauty there has been, in recent years, a trend that shows no sign of diminishing: that of cruelty-free products. This article explains what is meant by this term, the potential or existing alternatives and what terminological problems lie behind it.

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An interesting informative article on the life cycle of cruelty-free and eco-beauty products and their global economic, environmental and legal impact.

2020 . 08 . 18 selected by Editorial Board

Noses

Ingredients

Trends

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On center stage, the floral bouquet is making its come back

An interesting interview with Émilie Coppermann, a perfumer at Symrise with a passion for flowers who explains how, following the high demand for raw materials produced respecting the planet, lighter fragrances and floral bouquets have returned to the fore.

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A stimulating article that highlights the way perfumers work. A clear vision on future trends, driven by sustainability commitment, in fragrance composition.
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2020 . 08 . 18 selected by Editorial Board

Marketing

Trends

Retail

Are online reviews the way to unlock product discovery digitally?

With Covid-19, as we know, many things have changed… The same has happened to the purchasing habits of consumers. This has meant that, in addition to the huge increase in online sales compared to in-store ones, the approach of consumers to what they decide to buy has also changed. In this sense, online reviews have had a boom, so much so that many businesses have decided to include them in their e-commerce, social networks and email marketing. In fact, before buying a product, people want to know the opinions of those who have already purchased and tried that particular product on their skin. There is only one problem: too often the reviews are still fake, made as a result of sponsorships or contracts and therefore not sincere and truthful ....

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An article on the trend of online reviews.

2020 . 08 . 14 written by Karen Marin

Noses

People

Perfume

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CONSCIOUS FRAGRANCES: Behind the scenes at an eco-friendly fragrance brand

There is a worldwide movement towards being Conscious Consumers as spending shifts towards responsible, eco-friendly and sustainable brands and away from materialistic acquisition. In the fragrance world, this comes with an increased interest in ethically sourced ingredients, natural fragrances and organically certified products from brands who are eco-conscious and respectful of the planet. Camille Le Feuvre, founder of pH fragrances, was ahead of this trend, having launched her brand in 2018. Here, I get a behind the scenes look at the challenges she encountered on the way to launching this ambitious project.

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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.

2020 . 08 . 11 selected by Editorial Board

Trends

People

Beauty

Indie Beauty Brand Founders Share Their Experiences Applying For Small Business Assistance

Some countries, municipalities, organizations and associations have launched small business assistance initiatives to help companies suffering from the economic impacts of COVID-19.
In this article, 15 brand founders and executives explain which of these state or private programs they have applied or are interested in applying to their business.

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How small businesses can recover from the lockdown.

2020 . 08 . 11 selected by Editorial Board

People

Olfactology

R&D

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Olfactory reformulation a delicate exercise

Suzy Le Helley, perfumer at Symrise, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about perfume reformulation: why some brands are forced to reformulate their fragrances, if and what relationship there can be between reformulation and technology, if it is better or necessary to be transparent with customers after having reformulated a perfume ...

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An excellent explanation of the concept of the reformulation of perfumes.