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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

The 21st edition of Pitti Fragranze, scheduled for 15 – 17 September, 2023, promises to offer plenty of options for multi-sensorial experiences. As revealed at last week’s press event, there will be more exhibitors than last year and a full schedule of conferences and workshops.