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2023 . 09 . 14 selected by Editorial Board

Trends

Perfume

Fragrance Dupes, Trading Down, Treat Mindset: Trends Poised to Influence Q4 as Beauty Heads into Holiday

As we head towards the final quarter of the year, it’s a great time to take a look at how consumer behavior is changing and what it means for Q4 business. Fragrance has been performing strongly since 2020, but does the rise of Fragrance Dupes pose a threat to the premium and prestige sector?

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A great overview on how the next few months could pan out

2023 . 09 . 14 selected by Editorial Board

Ingredients

Perfume

R&D

Upcycled fine fragrance? How upcycled ingredients meet consumer demands for sustainability and naturality

Vegetables are the latest source of renewable, biodegradable and upcycled ingredients in perfumery. These unexpected raw materials are completely in line with the increasing consumer desire for something unique which also respects the natural / sustainability trend.

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An interesting article and video on the use of unusual ingredients

2023 . 09 . 08 written by Laurence Arrigo Klove

Olfactology

Ingredients

People

The Tree Whisperer, the Unique Talent of Dominique Roques Exposed.

Dominique has a remarkable gift for understanding trees. In his new book, he takes the lead to heal humans and trees following years of combat against each other.

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2023 . 09 . 07 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

R&D

Fragrance lovers

Are Robots Coming For Our Perfume? The Rise Of AI In Fragrance

Panic no more, the perfumer is not going the way of the dinosaur. AI does indeed simplify certain parts of the process, but can’t replace a human. Discover here technological inventions that are helping perfumers today to create the scents for tomorrow and beyond.

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Find out how perfumers are using AI in this article.
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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.

2023 . 09 . 07 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

The People of Niche Perfumery

Fragrance lovers

Gabriela Hearst launches into fragrance with two new scents

Fashion and fragrance come together in two new scents with never-before used ingredients. The designer collaborated with fellow Uruguayan, Julian Bedel of Fueguia 1833, to tell an olfactive story of two distinct chapters of her life.

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Discover the latest project from one of our People of Niche.

2023 . 09 . 07 selected by Editorial Board

People

Perfume

Fragrance lovers

Rafael Nadal and Maria Perello Launch New Collaboration With Parfumerie Henry Jacques

Creating a bespoke fragrance is a dream come true for fragrance aficionados. The celebrated tennis star and his wife reflect on the journey and how personal memories and characteristics are interpreted into olfactory creations.

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Get some insight on the bespoke fragrance process
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2023 . 09 . 07 selected by Editorial Board

Trends

Fragrance lovers

Diptyque Paris Just Launched Its First Ever Refillable Candle Collection

Diptyque makes an eco-friendly move with their latest novelty in the home fragrance category. The new collection of refillable candles were inspired by uncommon locations around the world. Eco-consciousness comes with a price though…..220€($285) per candle!

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The home fragrance category continues to grow

2023 . 07 . 27 written by Laurence Arrigo Klove

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Perfume

Fragrance lovers

The Arctic ice downfall frees a climatic invasion of Nordic brands.

A new invasion from the North is happening. Not barbaric but made of perfumes. Unique by its precious connection with nature, and minimalistic design inspiration.

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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.

2023 . 07 . 27 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Marketing

Ingredients

Why Is the Fragrance Industry So Obsessed With Secrets?

There has always been a bit of mystery behind fragrance which used to add to the allure and the cachet of the product. But now, in the age of full disclosure, consumers are asking for transparency be it concerning the ingredients or the identity of the perfumer. Is the industry ready to embrace change?

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Consumers are asking for more transparency from the fragrance industry

2023 . 07 . 21 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Regulatory

Olfactology

Perfume dupes: The real cost of affordable perfume imitations to the fragrance industry

As fragrance sales rise globally, so does the production of perfume dupes, those lower priced imitations of fine fragrances. The category is being called out for being ethically questionable and the equivalent of using technology to copy someone else’s work. But new technology may be able to trick the copying process.

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What are the ethics behind perfume dupes?