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2024 . 07 . 11 selected by Editorial Board

Events

Marketing

Retail

MAKING SENSE OF FRAGRANCE’S FUTURE

Recently BeautyMatter brought together a group of industry experts to discuss the state of fragrance. A key topic was the importance of niche fragrance which has forever changed the way the industry and the public interact with fragrance. Read what they had to say in terms of distribution, scaling up and where the opportunities lie today.

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Movers and shakers at BeautyMatters recent event weigh in on the future for fragrance

2024 . 07 . 04 written by Laurence Arrigo Klove

Education

Fragrance lovers

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Cinquième Sens. Its Kingdom Of Olfaction Grows Slowly. ‘Sensibly.’

An intimate discussion with Isabelle Ferrand, the lady ruling quietly over a kingdom of the senses, where she softly reveals the firm expansion of Cinquième Sens…

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2024 . 07 . 04 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

R&D

Fragrance lovers

A Robot Designed Perfume for Me. Now I Smell Weird

Is a scent created by AI technology a more personalized product? Dutch company EveryHuman was at VivaTech in Paris presenting their concept to the crowd. In this article, the writer shares her thoughts on the scents created by an algorithm.

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A review of scents created by AI technology during VivaTech Paris

2024 . 07 . 04 selected by Editorial Board

Retail

Beauty

Marketing

How Selfridges’ In-Store Experience Levels Up Beauty Shopping

Selfridge’s beauty department has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation destined to capture the attention not only of the industry but of the international retail community. Focusing on in-store experiences, customized products, masterclasses and more, the retailer seeks to be the beauty destination for everyone.

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With a newly renovated department, will the store become the beauty destination for all?
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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.

2024 . 07 . 04 selected by Editorial Board

Olfactology

Fragrance lovers

Fragrance museums

An exhibition on the perfumes of Leonardo Da Vinci at Clos Lucé

Who knew that Leonardo Da Vinci also dabbled in fragrance and olfactology? Influenced by his mother’s culture, the genius painter-inventor was fascinated by the science of smell. In this exhibit visitors will learn about the artist’s interest in nature, plants and flowers and how he experimented in olfactory production.

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Leonardo Da Vinci, perfumer?

2024 . 07 . 04 selected by Editorial Board

Education

Perfume

Noses

How does one become a Perfumer?

What Is The Path To Becoming A Perfumer? How Can One Pursue This Field? An acclaimed nose and a self-taught perfumer discuss the road they took to follow their nose while providing excellent advice for anyone wishing to pursue this career path.

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A behind the scenes look at pursuing this career
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2024 . 06 . 27 written by Karen Marin

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The People of Niche Perfumery

Packaging

Pierre Dinand: A Living Perfume Legend

Here’s a story to inspire anyone who has struggled as a student. Legendary fragrance bottle designer Pierre Dinand was once told by his teachers that he’d never do anything in design. 1000 or so perfume flacons later, many of which are iconic, Pierre is still at the drawing board. Essencional sits down with the master as he talks about creation and working with some of his famous clients.

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2024 . 06 . 27 selected by Editorial Board

Sustainability

Perfume

Retail

The Perfume Shop launches new recycling units

In the ongoing search for ways to be eco-conscious and to educate the public in doing so, the Perfume Shop is rolling out new and improved perfume bottle recycling units in a chainwide initiative. Customers who drop off a bottle are also given a discount on their next purchase.

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The UK retailer makes it easy for customers to recycle empty bottles
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.

2024 . 06 . 27 selected by Editorial Board

Perfume

Fragrance lovers

Marketing

We Tried Perfume Primer to See If It Makes Perfume Last Longer

In answer to the public demand for long lasting fragrances, a disruptive brand has launched a primer claiming to intensify and extend fragrance wear up to 24 hours. The author puts the product to the test and shares the results in this article.

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Is Perfume Primer the answer to extend the sillage?

2024 . 06 . 27 selected by Editorial Board

Retail

Beauty

Marketing

Selling cosmetics on TikTok Shop: 4 expert tips for success

TikTok is proving itself to be much more than a site for inspiration and fun videos as it new data shows UK consumers are spending more money there than elsewhere. In this article learn the do’s and don’ts to promote product and make the most of this selling opportunity.

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New consumer insights reveal the selling power of the Social Media platform