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Osmo's Tornadew, a novel fragrance molecule designed to capture the electric, humid atmosphere of the air just before a storm. Discovered through Osmo’s 3 billion molecule library, Tornadew delivers a distinctive watery, ozonic, green and dewy olfactive profile with nuances of violet leaf and cucumber.
From Burnt Metal to Long-Lasting Tonka: the Latest Updates to the Fragrance Ingredient Palette
Sep 4th, 2026
The Sephora launch introduces a tiered entry point: the full-size fragrances retail for $140, with $35 travel sprays and an $18 discovery set. The Villainelle and Painted Petals launch September 14, while Wild Cousin is slated to follow.
Anecdotes by Artists Brings Perfumer-Led Storytelling to Sephora With Sept. 14 Launch
Aug 31st, 2026
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Travis McIntosh, CEO of supplier Perfumer’s Apprentice and its consumer brand, Scent Trunk, noted, 'As an online retailer, ScentFest SF was such a fun way to meet so many people who know the Scent Trunk brand and an exciting venue for our fans to share stories of how they connect with our line, and seeing the excitement on their faces when being introduced to our new Whisper of Melancholy launch of four new fragrances!'
ScentFest SF Makes a Big First Impression
Aug 14th, 2026
Robertet’s Colada Extract is a highly versatile ingredient that translates the sensory richness of coconut into a refined olfactive profile—shredded coconut, creamy and toasted nuances, juicy fruit facets, and a subtle pineapple flesh note evoking a natural piña colada impression.
From Piña Colada to Electric Daisy: The New Faces of Gourmand Scents and Flavors
Jun 19th, 2026
Research suggests that odors below the threshold of conscious detection can still shape perception, influence behavior and alter emotional responses.
The Invisible Influence: Why Subthreshold Odors Deserve More Attention
Jun 9th, 2026
Overall, this year’s Esxence signaled a category at a crossroads: expanding rapidly in scale and creativity, but increasingly challenged by oversaturation and the need to sustain meaning in an overcrowded fragrance landscape.
Esxence 2026: “Sensing the World” Signals a New Era of Scale, Storytelling, and Scent Saturation in Artistic Perfumery
Jun 8th, 2026
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The initiative, presented by Messe Frankfurt Middle East in partnership with Resperfuma, puts growers, harvesters and distillers directly in front of perfumers, buyers and fragrance houses.
Natural Notes Returns to Beautyworld Dubai With Seven Global Producers
Sep 17th, 2026
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Natural gamma-Hexalactone Brings Creamy Coconut and Peach Depth to Flavor Profiles
Sep 17th, 2026
The long-term renewal gives Interparfums continued control over the fragrance development and distribution strategy for two established fashion-fragrance names, while Marquee Brands retains the broader brand-management role for the Roberto Cavalli and Just Cavalli properties.
Interparfums Locks In Roberto Cavalli Fragrance Partnership Through 2046
Sep 17th, 2026
With The BAC Studio, Belle Aire is effectively turning its Libertyville headquarters into a more integrated fine fragrance development destination, combining fragrance creation with the consumer, cultural and design inputs that increasingly shape how a new scent is positioned and experienced in the marketplace.
Belle Aire Creations Opens BAC Studio to Bring Fine Fragrance and Brand Design Under One Roof; Company Hosts Annual Sensory Inspiration Event
The studio brings together Belle Aire’s perfumers, fragrance development specialists, sourcing team, marketers, consumer insights experts and designers.
Sep 17th, 2026
The school’s four-year curriculum begins with an intensive study of fragrance raw materials, including memorization of approximately 500 ingredients.
Givaudan Perfumery School Marks 80 Years of Training Fragrance Talent
"This story began in Grasse in 1946 with Jean Carles and a radically new idea: that a perfumer's job is not to reproduce formulas, but to create."
Sep 17th, 2026
From Shanghai to New Jersey and beyond, the F&F calendar is busy in October.
October Sets a Packed Agenda for Flavor & Fragrance
Your primer for the month ahead.
Sep 15th, 2026
'Sephora is such an iconic destination for beauty discovery, and I am so excited to bring my fragrance collection to their community,' said Kardashian. 'Creating these scents has been a deeply personal journey for me. I wanted to build a portfolio that offers a transportive and memorable experience and Sephora is the perfect partner to help tell that story.'
Khloé Kardashian Fragrance Scales Up With Sephora Expansion
Sep 15th, 2026
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Thialdine Brings Roasted, Brothy Depth to Savory Flavors
Sep 14th, 2026
Profound helps brands understand how AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity see and describe them.
Think Like a Machine: Estée Lauder Takes GEO Global With Profound Partnership
In generative search, consumers increasingly ask an AI assistant to interpret their needs and deliver a recommendation.
Sep 14th, 2026
Pinterest places scent trends within its broader “Quiet Upkeep” category, which frames grooming as intentional, consistent maintenance rather than occasional self-care.
Men Are Rethinking Their Relationship With Fragrance
Consumers are exploring more scents while still looking for a defining signature.
Sep 14th, 2026
The evening also includes an open bar, live music from Cincinnati’s Ethan and Joey Band and a VIP experience. Fifty percent of each VIP donation will benefit Welcome House of Northern Kentucky.
WFFC Cincinnati Masquerade Brings Día de los Muertos to Life Through Flavor and Fragrance
Fifty percent of each VIP donation will benefit Welcome House of Northern Kentucky.
Sep 10th, 2026
ECRO 2026 Conference
Sep 15th, 2026Sep 18th, 2026