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

2024 . 02 . 15 selected by Editorial Board

Packaging

R&D

Marketing

Making Scents That Match Purchasing Behaviors

As consumer purchasing habits evolve, Fragrance marketers are looking at packaging to emphasize identity, TikTok to go viral, refillable and lighter bottles to be eco-friendly and more. This article provides a great overview of how the industry observes consumer is purchasing to ensure product development is tailored to suit these habits.

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Why packaging also plays a part in the fragrance purchase decision

2024 . 02 . 08 written by Laurence Arrigo Klove

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Ingredients

Olfactology

Symrise, So Much Young Energy Behind An Apparent Quiet Serenity.

Margherita Carini is a young and talented perfumer, full of effervescent sparkle. Her personal story perfectly illustrates the uniqueness of the Symrise company.

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2024 . 02 . 08 selected by Editorial Board

Packaging

Sustainability

What Beauty Consumers Want from Sustainability: Packaging Trend Tracker

On the heels of greenwashing, consumers are demanding more transparency from beauty brands including sustainable, even refillable, packaging and clear, straightforward claims.This article provides an overview of eco-friendly packaging innovation and developments that are sure to be showing up in store shelves soon.

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Consumers are looking for sustainable packaging and believable claims

2024 . 02 . 08 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Manzanita Capital acquires D.S. & Durga

In a move that was anticipated for some time, D.S. & Durga gets an infusion of capital as Manzanita Capital, the London-based private equity firm takes a majority stake in the brand. Funds are earmarked to grow the retail footprint and prime the brand for international expansion.

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D.S. and Durga, one of the last indie niche brands, acquired
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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 . 02 . 08 selected by Editorial Board

Trends

Retail

Perfume

Circana Finds Growth Streak Continues for US Beauty Industry

Prestige Beauty sales in the US reached $31.7 billion in the US in 2023 for a 14% increase over the prior year. Prestige fragrance ended the year with a double digit increase, driven by growth in the high and low ticket price points. Read on for the full story.

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US Prestige Beauty sales report double digit growth in all categories

2024 . 02 . 08 selected by Editorial Board

Events

Perfume

People

International Artistic Perfumery Event Esxence Returns This March in Milan

In one quick month Esxence, the international artistic fragrance event of the year, opens its doors. This year, with 360 brands from around the world and a full roster of workshops and panel discussions, fragrance professionals and aficionados will gather to celebrate the best of olfactory culture.

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Mark your calendars for the annual artistic fragrance event 6-9 March!
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2024 . 02 . 01 written by Karen Marin

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The People of Niche Perfumery

Perfume

Sora Dora’s Quentin Dorado: “Perfume is Emotion in a Bottle”

Nearly two years ago I discovered Sora Dora when it was a featured brand at Rives de la Beauté in Paris. Now it’s one of the buzziest niche perfume brands, lighting up the internet. Let’s meet the founder and hear the story behind the brand.

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2024 . 02 . 01 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Olfactology

Ingredients

Allure of oud: Fragrance opportunities abound in the Middle East

Oud, bakhoor, spices….all key ingredients in the fragrances favored in the Middle East, where scent is much more than a way to smell good. International brands have targeted this market but with strong competition from local brands, how to flourish? Read on for expert insight.

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A deep dive into the fragrance culture of the Middle East
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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 . 02 . 01 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Eurazeo Completes Minority Investment in Ex Nihilo

It’s the first big deal of the year in artistic fragrance. Ex Nihilo has received a €25 million infusion of capital which should allow the brand to continue to innovate and bring exciting projects to market. Eurazeo, a French private equity firm, has previously invested in beauty with Pat McGrath Labs and haircare brand Gisou.

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The artistic fragrance brand gets an infusion of capital

2024 . 02 . 01 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Ingredients

Sustainability

Industry Talks: IFF President Fine Fragrance Sabrya Meflah

Fine Fragrance remains a priority for IFF in the year ahead and in this article the division president speaks about the growth, coming from many markets, prices and premiumization, sustainability as well as mainstream and niche brands.

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An overview of IFF’s focus for the year ahead