As Summer gives way to Fall, we pull out the sweaters and we reach for warm and comforting fragrances. Trendalytics has identified a handful of notes that are accelerating at this time of year, and we see surprising entries in the gourmand and woody fragrance families.

Move over China, the focus is shifting to a new geographic region. As middle and upper classes are enticed by luxury beauty, now is the time for brands to explore the viability of opening these markets. The big players are going in now, paving the way for niche.

Niche fragrance pioneer Mandy Aftel has just launched her latest book, the Museum of Scent, which allows the reader to experience the delights of the actual museum through visuals and print. During years of research and writing, Aftel gathered a plethora of artifacts related to scent, which led to the creation of the museum. Now readers who can’t travel to California can get a taste for it in this tome.

At long last, Mexico is getting it’s due as a viable fine fragrance hub. Not only does the country have a wealth of natural ingredients but there is a fragrance heritage that is coming to life from a handful of brands founded by native Mexicans and Mexican-Americans.

Essential oils are one of the multi-tasking ingredients in the beauty sector, having both therapeutic, olfactory and healing properties. Learn about the costs, the sources and the uses of these precious commodities, find out which are endangered, and read about the cultivation and extraction processes in this comprehensive article.

Ever wonder why and how vegan fragrance began? This article explores the history behind this popular movement including how it extends beyond the juice itself into packaging, sourcing, ingredients and environmental impact.

The conscious consumer is more demanding than ever as brands are obliged to react and revise their practices. The days of greenwashing are over and now brands are going beyond being and doing good to also instructing the consumer to do their part. But a question remains, can sustainability and luxury coexist?

Trendwatcher group Spate has identified three trends that are prevalent in the Beauty and personal care sector. In this article discover the trends and the suggested approach brands can react to maximize opportunities.

There’s an information overload when it comes to fragrance and it’s not helping the industry, according to Frederic Malle. In this interview he also shares his opinion on the evolution of niche perfume and talks about his appreciation for the Chinese consumer.