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

2024 . 09 . 05 selected by Editorial Board

Beauty

Trends

What skin care products are in demand in Europe and the UK?

Beauty and skincare brands will be interested in this report which shares data on the regional preferences of consumers around the world. Serums or sunscreen? Eco-friendly or high tech? Here is terrific source of information to consider when developing new product and when studying new market entry.

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Get the scoop on what consumers are looking for in Europe, the UK as well as the Middle East and Asia.

2024 . 09 . 05 selected by Editorial Board

Fragrance lovers

Perfume

Education

Experimental Perfume Club: Luxe Blending Experience

For anyone who’s interested in creating their own perfume, London’s Experimental Perfume Club offers a blending session where participants can learn about ingredients and then be accompanied through the creation process. In this article the author shares her thoughts on the experience.

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2024 . 08 . 29 written by Karen Marin

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Events

Fragrance lovers

Esxence 2024: Catch it on Replay!

Esxence is a fragrant memory but you can watch all the workshops on demand from YouTube! There’s never enough time to visit all the booths and attend the conferences, so now you can relive the talks at your leisure. Read our overview for highlights then start watching!

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2024 . 08 . 22 written by Ermano Picco

Ingredients

Trends

Olfactology

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Aromatic Brew: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Coffee through Fragrances

A beverage cherished across the globe, coffee has a history as rich and diverse as its flavor. From its humble beginnings in ancient Ethiopia to its modern ubiquity, coffee has woven itself into the fabric of different human cultures. Let’s delve into the multifaceted world of coffee, examining its roots and the different ways to enjoy it in various cultures, as well as the secrets behind the impact of its unique aroma on mood which fostered the realm of perfumery for four decades now.

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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.

2024 . 08 . 14 written by Karen Marin

Fragrance lovers

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Perfume

The British Approach to Perfumery, Chapters 4 & 5 – Royal Warrants & The Fragrant Future

How do you get a Royal Warrant? What is the value? We’ll cover this in Chapter Four before taking a look into the future in our final installment of a three-part series.

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2024 . 08 . 14 written by Karen Marin

Fragrance lovers

Olfactology

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The British Approach to Perfumery Chapter 3: Tradition with a spot of Eccentricity

Eccentric, quirky, traditional and conservative, the Brits are a study in contrast. How do these characteristics play out in perfumery? Let’s find out in the second installment of a three-part series.

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2024 . 08 . 14 written by Karen Marin

Fragrance lovers

Olfactology

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The British Approach to Perfumery Chapters 1 & 2: Fragrant Beginnings & Jermyn Street and the Rise of the Barber

At last we shine a light on Great Britain and it's fragrance heritage. Did you know one of the oldest continuously running perfume houses in the world is based in London? Or that functional fragrances play a major role in their traditions? Discover this fascinating story in the first of a three-part series.

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2024 . 08 . 08 written by Laurence Arrigo Klove

Perfume

Fragrance lovers

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Asian Perfume Houses, all the Magic of Asia Under a Scented Roof

At Maison de L’Asie in Singapore, the lady of the house leads the visit inside her stunning interiors inspired by Asian cultural stories. In Thailand, Prin takes us through its sophisticated and rich concept. In China, One Day sticks to minimalism to give room for imagination while Maison Dixsept welcomes us into its house full of dreams, and Documents magnetically pulls us into its dark home.

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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.

2024 . 08 . 01 selected by Editorial Board

Retail

Perfume

Fragrance lovers

In Pictures: Lush opens new Perfume Library concept in London's Soho

Disruptive brand Lush is known for being an innovative risk-taker. The brand has recently opened a new concept store focused on fragrance and fragrance culture, right in the heart of London. Also home to an exclusive collection of twelve new fragrances, the shop boasts a fresh merchandising style that’s a departure from the past.

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The permanent new shop is the exclusive home of a new fragrance collection

2024 . 08 . 01 selected by Editorial Board

Retail

Beauty

Perfume

Saks Remains Behind On Vendor Payments As It Shrinks Emerging Beauty Brand Assortment

Brands beware! This US retail giant, who’s parent company just acquired the Neiman Marcus group, is delinquent in paying brands. The prestige of being stocked by this retailer is currently at the expense of being paid. A scary report in this article.

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Bad news for niche and indie brands as past due bills mount at this luxury US retailer