The two organizations have collaborated to produce fragrances that improve sleep quality. These fragrances have been biometrically tested during sleep using Sleepscore Labs technology. The test results showed improved sleep, a quicker time to fall asleep, less time awake during the night, and longer sleep duration and efficiency.

South Korean fashion companies are approaching the production of premium perfumes. Handsome Corp., a subsidiary of Hyundai Department Store Group, plans to open a Liquides Perfume Bar in South Korea, a shop for niche perfume brands that hail from France.

For spice lovers, Bois de Jasmine dedicates an article to the notes of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, anise and fennel and some spicy fragrances that have these notes in their olfactory pyramid

A growing interest in incense, niche perfumery and skincare products with a distinctive fragrance characterize the Korean market. According to Euromonitor, the Korean fragrance market grew 36.4% from 2018 to 2019 and is expected to reach 650 billion won ($ 547.5 million) by 2023.

A prototype of a lickable TV screen capable of mimicking flavors was invented in Japan. Professor Miyashita, who built the prototype in the past year, estimates that making a commercial version would cost around $ 900 and its potential uses would include distance learning for sommeliers and cooks and tasting games and quizzes on all the tastes of the world. Miyashita said: "In the era of COVID-19, this type of technology can improve the way people connect and interact with the outside world. The goal is to enable people to experience something like eating. in a restaurant on the other side of the world, even while staying at home ".

Strong growth in demand for alcohol-free cosmetics is expected for the near future, especially in Asian countries, with reference to the interest in halal, vegan and botanical cosmetics

According to survey data from the NPD Group and CivicScience, 31% of US consumers will purchase beauty products for themselves while on vacation. Merchandising during the holiday season often encourages self-gift, not just for fragrances but for other beauty categories as well

Some US regulatory updates published by the Independent Beauty Association and the FDA regarding the production of disinfectants and the right to know ingredients and flavors

Based on the latest Nielsen report, consumers have confirmed a strong preference for sustainability and for the search for specific active ingredients rather than specific brands or products. In the world of fragrances, there has been a huge interest in refillable fragrances and an increase in searches for fragrances with musky ingredients.