Veronika (Nika) Hamdusch, the owner of NIKA Secret Avenue Parfümerie, an independent perfumery in Germany, in the city of Stendal made the courageous decision to open her boutique during the pandemic. It has turned out to be a great success and is celebrating its one year anniversary this month!
One of the most memorable aspects of her time at NIKA Secret Avenue Parfümerie was Ms. Hamdusch's expertise in matching scents to her clientele. Visitors are welcome to try the scents, after chatting over coffee or even champagne. This relaxed approach has ensured a loyal and happy community.

The Fragrance Creators Association has announced the creation of the Fragrance Creators Association Responsible Industry Stewardship Pledge. The commitment consists of 10 key principles focused on environmental and social impacts, sustainability, employee growth and development, worker safety and good governance. Farah K. Ahmed, president and CEO of Fragrance Creators, shared, “The industry's sustainable growth depends on a healthy planet and respect for the people and communities who inhabit it today and tomorrow. This is the purpose of this commitment and we thank our members for their commitment to responsible management of the fragrance value chain”.

Continuing the collaboration with Pantone, Firmenich announced the creation of Live Bold Eau de Parfum. This fragrance is said to "capture the exuberance, optimism and rebellious spirit of Viva Magenta, the pantone color of 2023". Ilaria Resta, president of Global Perfumery, shares: “Earlier this year, we partnered with renowned trend agency LSN Future Laboratory to identify prevailing trends and explore sensory partnerships that will elevate olfactory innovation. Our report has shown that strength and optimism, characteristics expressed by Viva Magenta, are fundamental values that we should embrace in the future”.

Fenty Eau de Parfum, the sweet and spicy fragrance from Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, will be available in Sephora stores and online for a limited holiday period ending December 27. Rihanna worked alongside LVMH master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, to create a "sensual warm floral experience". “I wanted a rich color that really represented all genders from all walks of life,” she continued. “Brown is my favorite color. Brown is what they are. Brown is where I come from. If I'm going to create a fragrance that represents me, the body language of the bottle has to espouse it too. So I wanted something brown, but also clear so you can see the liquid and fragrance you are about to experience.”

Olivier Polge, Chanel perfumer, tells his story starting from the passion for perfumery handed down to him by his father, Jacques Polge, Chanel perfumer from 1978 to 2015 and author, among others, of Allure, Bleu di Chanel, Chance. Oliver Polge inherited his father's role in 2015 after having collaborated with him for two years and a brilliant career carried out in various companies and in collaboration with the best noses.

Daniel Patrick Giles, the founder of the luxury fragrance brand Perfumehead, talks about the fragrance trends of the last period. According to Giles it's all about emotional impact. “The trend that will stay and, in some ways, change the industry is how perfume brings emotional benefits,” he tells us. “Whether it's for well-being or self-expression, perfume is now a tool to communicate how it feels. This trend is changing how the customer experiences perfume and how perfume fits into their lives ".

Lisa Hipgrave, director of IFRA-UK, presented the results of the latest survey carried out in the UK by Yougov on the sense of smell at the Fragrance Forum 2022: 64% of adults say they can well imagine particular smells, e.g. grass, laundry and onions, as many people feel they don't have a good sense of smell, plus 26% said they noticed the smell of something more than eight times a day. It is also interesting to note that 22% of women, but only 11% of men, rate their sense of smell as "excellent". In future research, there are other factors that may be considered worth exploring, such as how or if perfume affects our moods, mental health and the onset of diseases such as dementia.

Samuel Fillon, the founder of the Sommelier du Parfum brand, talks about the market opportunities in the niche fragrance sector, the mechanism behind their AI machine learning technology and the current opportunities in Asia. Sommelier du Parfum is a sample sales service through an olfactory test and is also an expert in consumer insights in the sector.