While fragrance isn’t exclusive to the personal care and cosmetics market, it is an essential element with trends industry professionals should know about.
Fragrance is vital in many industries, including personal care, and the Fragrance Creators Association is working to improve its impact and public understanding.
Fragrance innovation continues to push boundaries as expectations rise around sustainability and functionality, and there’s fresh focus on mood-boosting and digital engagement within the category, according to one expert.
The global flavors and fragrance company announced its new Delight collection this month, bringing to market fragrance molecules and bases developed in tandem with Givaudan flavorists. It’s a project that’s novel for both this cross-division collaboration...
As part of its ambitions to dominate the fast growing sensory innovation category Givaudan has launched a patent-pending technology focused on sleep, called DreamScentz.
Symrise has released its half-year results, and notes that it has increased sales in all segments and regions, and is one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry.
Firmenich launched its 2017 Collection of Sharing Innovation ingredients during the SIMPPAR exhibition last week in Paris, with a focus on natural mint.
Symrise announces that it is launching its own mobile app to offer a smart device experience of its Fine Fragrance genealogy, which is a complete overview of the most popular fragrances of today as well as the past four decades.
Symrise's acquisition of US-based natural and renewable materials provider Pinova Holdings is part of the ingredients provider efforts to increase its sustainability profile for fragrances.
The emergence of multi-sensory experiences in the beauty market connects the product to the consumer in an increasingly engaging way. According to Mintel; Korea's unusual textures, mood changing fragrances and interactive packaging are major attractions...
The consumer fragrance creator has set its sights on digital scent technology and, by making use of Vapor’s oNotes software platform, anticipates a first product launch early next year.
Germany-based fragrance and personal care ingredients provider Symrise has strengthened its US business with the acquisition of Georgia-based Pinova Holdings.
A new survey carried out by Procter and Gamble brand Herbal Essences suggests that manufacturers have to ensure their products are enhancing the in-shower experience as it forms an important routine for the consumer’s day ahead.
US speciality chemicals firm Emerald Kalama Chemical is looking to improve and enhance its offering in Europe having reached a definitive agreement to acquire Innospec Widnes Limited.
Consumers want to relate emotionally to a fragrance and receive a personalised product and shopping experience, so this year will see the success stories emerge the companies that do this effectively.
It turns out men don’t just splash on anything on their way out the door, they actually pay close attention to their fragrance use – so much so, that they plan ahead when it comes to perfume purchases.
According to the fragrance specialists the return of oud, the enduring popularity of rose and a focus on leather notes will influence Autumn-Winter 2015/16 fragrance formulations.
Cracking Asia from a Western brand’s point of view has long been known to be difficult – from ever-changing regulations to translating a brand’s message in the right way. That's where consultants like Hiro Nakayama come in.
Symrise has revealed first quarter results that point continued gains from its cosmetic and personal care focused division, while it also raises the outlook on account of the planned acquisition of Diana Group.
International Flavors & Fragrances has acquired the fragrance ingredients and fragrance creation abilities of Israel-based company Aromor Flavors and Fragrances.
According to fragrance experts Seven Scent, intense versions of current favourite ingredients including dark rose, rich berries and spirit-inspired aromas will be the most influential in next winter's fragrance collections.
Aptar's new beauty tool 'Serumony', is said to deliver delicate skin care formulas, beauty elixirs, and even the likes of radiance-boosting serums to the skin in a new way by combining surgical precision with inspiration from cult make-up...
There has been a lot happening in the fragrance world of late, with Procter & Gamble making further additions to its expanding portfolio, a new study finding that male fragrance choice is influenced by partners, and IFRA making safety updates.
Flavours and ingredients player Symrise says that the driving force behind its strong market growth during the first financial quarters was the emerging markets.
Renewable products firm Amyris has expanded its collaboration with pefume player Firmenich to develop and commercialise renewable ingredients for the Flavours and Fragrances (F&F) market.
Germany based flavours and fragrance manufacturer has acquired US fragrance business Belmay as part of plans to extend its business footprint into the North America market.
According to market researcher Ceresana, global revenues in the fragrance industry are to continue to develop at dynamic rates in the next eight years as demand from consumers in both developed and emerging countries rises.
Robust sales during the holiday period has helped to boost the global fragrance market, as it continues its return to glory after being hit hard in the economic downturn.
A research centre in Thailand has developed a slow release technology for the fragrance industry that could be adapted for perfume and cosmetic applications.
France-based industry organisation Infini has worked with its eight member group to create a cutting-edge eco-packaged fragrance product concept, Infini Or.
According to spokesperson Linda Harman for Givaudan UK, mobile apps are a way for industry professionals to cut out the middle man and reach consumers with product information they require on the go.
Miguel Peña, the vice president of BASF’s Global Business for Aroma Chemicals which is part of the company’s Nutrition & Health division, has been appointed to the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials Inc (RIFM) board of directors.
Established fragrance houses remain the most demanded by UK consumers this autumn, despite a buzz generated around celebrity perfumes and market newcomers.
Aramis and Designer Fragrances, a division of Estée Lauder has signed a multi-year agreement with Tory Burch for the exclusive worldwide license of its fragrance business.
Packaging giant Rexam is to unveil a new dispensing technologies at this week’s Luxe Pack Monaco. Panache is a new spray technology for premium fragrances that has been five years in development.
Euromonitor International forecasts that Russia is soon to overtake the UK as the world’s biggest market for super premium fragrance sales as high net worth individuals from the BRIC markets set a new pace of growth that signals a shift in the global...
International Fragrance and Flavors has reported a significant gain in second quarter sales, with a strong performance in emerging markets offsetting higher costs and slower beauty sales.
Symrise exceeded its sales and earnings for fiscal year 2010 thanks to the global economic recovery, strong boost in demand and a solid positioning in emerging markets.
Amyris has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Givaudan to develop a derivative of Biofene to be used as a building block for one of the most important proprietary fragrance ingredients in the fragrance and flavor company's palette.
The UK’s celebrity obsession appears to have taken effect on Britain’s men this Christmas, as the number of men likely to sniff out a celebrity scent keeps growing.
A new way of classifying scents has been developed by researchers in Portugal which they claim could help take the arbitrariness out of fragrance categorisation.
Germany-headquartered Storopack has announced that one of Bejar Signature’s fragrances will feature its new packaging concept which utilises expanded polypropylene (EPP), claiming more protection and appeal.
France-based speciality chemicals company Rhodia is increasing the production capacity of its sandalwood fragrance ingredient Rhodiantal IBCH (Isobornylcyclohexanol) in China in order to strengthen the position of its Aroma Performance business unit in...
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