Numbers don’t lie, and the numbers are more and more convincing on the damage Brexit has caused to the UK economy. This article focuses on the beauty sector which has been particularly hard hit, especially small businesses, which includes niche fragrance brands.

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.

In this interview, MANE’s Global Fine Fragrance President talks about the company’s strategy while sharing his view on being a family-owned business, the cost of ingredients and he gives his opinion on the state of fragrance today.

In the first of a four-part series, senior perfumer Serge Oldenbourg talks about the importance of training the nose on how to smell before he even talks about the education options.