2026 . 09 . 21
We’ve all witnessed the exponential boom in the fragrance industry: from an accelerated production schedule to a crowded launch calendar to the explosion of new brands vying for market share. Faced with this reality, one man decided to propose an unexpected counteroffensive: create a union. As your ever intrepid reporter, I tracked down the man behind the initiative to get the full story.
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2026 . 09 . 21
Have you noticed that many trends in fragrance today have their roots in the Middle East? Expectations for longevity, sillage and character have shifted dramatically in the past decade. While regional houses eye market expansion and Western brands look at a new palette of ingredients, the consumer is learning that scent is more than something to spray on the wrist.
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2026 . 09 . 21
A selection of Asian fragrance brands will be featured this Fall at the Musée International de la Parfumerie (MIP) in Grasse in an exhibit supported by Cosmoprof and Esxence. The occasion highlights the growing importance of Asian perfumery both in a commercial sense and as a cultural movement.
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2026 . 09 . 21
Pinterest data indicates that men are more into fragrance than ever before. No longer on the search for a signature scent, they are creating a fragrance wardrobe, making the connection between occasion, mood and fragrance. The shift in habits is linked to a concept called “Quiet Upkeep” where grooming is no longer random but a part of regular and consistent maintenance.
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2026 . 09 . 21
Away from the frenzy of Harrod’s and the High Street, make your way to London’s Ladbroke Grove to visit online retailer Sainte Cellier’s first physical store. Known for favoring daring creations, proprietor Brooke Belldon invites us to take our time, explore and discover. ‘No counters, no hovering, no rush. Just you and the perfume.’
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2026 . 09 . 16
Leveraging on the experience of Equipe International and the success of Esxence – The Art of Perfumery Event, the Italian Perfumery Institute is born as a School of Higher Education to implement on the Italian territory a qualified course of study valuing sensoriality, as well as perfume history.
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2026 . 09 . 14
Before hair mists became the latest fragrance obsession, hair was already one of perfume’s most fascinating canvases.
From jasmine garlands in ancient India and perfumed wigs at European courts to Napoleon III’s scented mustache, Jean Patou matching perfumes to hair color, and microscopic capsules that release fragrance every time you brush your hair…the history of scented hair is anything but boring.
And here’s the intriguing part: hair really does hold onto fragrance – so much so that hair mists, hair perfumes and oils are an integral step in “smellmaxxing” – social media’s version of fragrance layering.
Essencional Contributing Editor Ermano Picco gets to the root of the matter.
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2026 . 09 . 14
In the never ending quest for personalization, the latest crop of scents hitting the perfume counter have more in common with a state of imagination than with raw materials. Creating a concept from wet concrete to soul corruption by way of latex and metal, anything goes in the world of fragrance today.
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2026 . 09 . 14
Mid-2026, Amouage reported a 74% increase in year over year sales – but has the brand become a reflection of the creative direction or is it remaining true to its Omani heritage? This is the second article in a series that looks into the history behind the brand while asking very provocative questions.
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2026 . 09 . 14
The Middle East is increasingly becoming a key destination for the fragrance industry. Despite the geopolitical context, BeautyWorld Middle East is set to open its doors from October 6th - 8th, and fragrance is at the forefront. Not only is the UAE fragrance market expected to grow to over $1 billion in the next few years, but the region is also among the top ten exporters of finished fragrance in the world.
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