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2025 . 04 . 21 written by Ermano Picco

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Frédérique Rémy – Excellence is a family affair with Mother Nature

Perfume Culture Happenings never disappoint when it comes to meeting people who take a stance on ethics and aesthetics, especially in the ever evolving and often volatile perfume industry. Surely a reference in this sense is perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, and it was through him and Roberto Drago—a pillar of the Italian niche perfumery—that I was introduced to Frédérique Rémy. We first met in Turin, during the 2019 edition of the Per-Fumum Torino event, and from the very beginning, she left a lasting impression.

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Perfume brands fighting a ‘lost cause’ against cheap dupes, say lawyers

UK lawyers are being contacted by brands who want to legally create dupes as well as by brands who want to protect themselves against these copies. Several attorneys explain the complexity of the argument, and one suggests these companies pay royalties to the copied brand. What to do when the young generation feels it’s cool to get a bargain?

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Still searching for a way to protect the perfumer’s work

2025 . 04 . 21 selected by Editorial Board

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The Scent of Luxury: How Inflation, Social Media, and Consumer Behavior Are Reshaping the Prestige Fragrance Industry

The Prestige Fragrance sector is challenged. Inflation has had a direct effect on fragrance pricing leading to the premiumization movement. Meanwhile Retailers may discount products to make them more affordable as social media hypes dupes and knock offs. At the same time the niche sector is growing. How to cope? An interesting argument.

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An overview of the challenges facing the prestige fragrance sector today

2025 . 04 . 21 selected by Editorial Board

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How Extreme Is Your Fragrance?

Should the quality of your fragrance be judged by how long it lasts on your skin? As more and more intense and extrait versions of top sellers hit the market, what’s the truth behind the term? In this article several perfumers weigh in on their unique creation process and what it means to have strength behind a scent.

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What’s the story behind intense fragrance versions?
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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.

2025 . 04 . 21 selected by Editorial Board

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The People of Niche Perfumery

The Art and Olfaction Awards FINALISTS 2025

The awards season is upon us and in the world of niche perfumery we salute the Institute for Art & Olfaction who has just announced the 2025 Golden Pear finalists. The awards, which recognize excellence amongst independent, artisan and experimental practitioners with scent, will be announced in May in Los Angeles. See the full list of finalists here. Good luck to all!

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The Institute for Art & Olfaction has just announced the finalists for this year’s awards

2025 . 04 . 14 written by Karen Marin

The People of Niche Perfumery

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Sainte Cellier: Purveyor of Fragrances to Dreamers & Deep Thinkers

As we all know, the artistic fragrance world is a tightly-knit community of like-minded people. When I discovered that several brands, as well as a perfumer or two, were working with UK-based retailer Brooke Belldon, I knew I had another story for our series, La Gente di Nicchia, the People of Niche.

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2025 . 04 . 14 selected by Editorial Board

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The big business of perfume flankers

Despite being criticized and derided, fragrance flankers represent big business – but at what cost? According to one expert it’s a sure way of killing your brand. Largely present in the designer or mass segment, they are rarely seen in niche brands although that’s beginning to change. Is this a step in the right direction or does it dilute the original scent?

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The real story behind the business of flankers

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Perfume

The Impact of Fragrance on Enhancing Pheromones and Attraction

New scientific research is now available to corroborate the link between pheromones and attraction, meaning we can look forward to fragrances that make us smell good while boosting our personal allure. Clearly the marketing behind these products will have to be crustal clear to avoid the potential of false claims.

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The controversial topic is back with scientific evidence
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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.

2025 . 04 . 14 selected by Editorial Board

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How could Trump’s trade tariffs affect EU & UK beauty businesses

Is the US about to cause a trade war with the rest of the world? How might it affect the beauty industry? Fragrance sales have been growing at double digit increases in recent years so it’s definitely a category that may be impacted. Will companies absorb the added cost or will they pass them on to the consumer?

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What you need to know now

2025 . 04 . 14 selected by Editorial Board

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TikTok Is Obsessed With "Beast Mode" Perfumes, so I Found the Chicest Ones Worth Your Dollar

The term “beast mode” originally referred to long-wearing, super projecting fragrances worn primarily by men. Now however, the usage of the term extends to elixirs and scents with a long-lasting sillage. We can thank TikTok and social media for the creation and rise in this trend. An interesting look at how it started.

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Unpacking the trend for “loud” fragrances