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Glimmer: Estée Lauder Enters the Gourmand Fragrance Arena
The brand's new Eau de Parfum is designed to appeal to a younger generation of consumers. Created by Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo and Jean-Marc Chaillan (IFF), Glimmer is an amber floral fragrance with gourmand facets.
2 days ago


Downy Elevates Laundry Fragrance
Following the June launch of Boutique Botanicals, a collection of scent beads inspired by fine fragrance, Downy (Procter & Gamble) is continuing its premiumisation strategy with the opening of the Downy Fine Fragrance House, an immersive experience taking place this summer in Charleston, South Carolina, and Mason, Ohio.
6 days ago


AARAV invests in collaborative fragrance creation
The Indian fragrance, flavour and ingredients house has inaugurated The Aarav Atelier, a 420 m² creative centre in Thane dedicated to the collaborative development of fragrances.
Aug 3


Revlon reinvents White Diamonds
To mark the 35th anniversary of White Diamonds, Revlon has unveiled White Diamonds Icon, a contemporary reinterpretation of one of the fragrance industry's most iconic celebrity scents.
Jul 31


iRomaScents digitises fragrance discovery at the point of sale
Israeli company, a specialist in AI-powered fragrance discovery technologies, unveiled its platform at Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas (13–15 July 2026).
Jul 30
IES Ingredients improves its EcoVadis score
The French specialty ingredients distributor has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the fifth consecutive year, achieving an improved score of 89/100, up five points from last year.
Jul 30


DSM-Firmenich bets on immersive experiences
DSM-Firmenich is stepping up its programme of immersive activations that bring together creativity, science and technology.
Jul 29


Prix Jasmin returns after a 17-year hiatus
Established in 1983 by the French Fragrance Committee (Comité Français du Parfum) before being discontinued in 2009, the Prix Jasmin will return in 2026 under the auspices of The Fragrance Foundation France.
Jul 28


L'Oréal takes over the Gucci Beauty licence
From 1 July 2027, the French beauty group will assume responsibility for the creation, development and worldwide distribution of the Italian fashion house's fragrances and beauty products.
Jul 28


Arthes Group revamps its e-commerce platform and brand storytelling
Arthes Group, the French fragrance creator and manufacturer based in Grasse, has unveiled a new immersive e-commerce platform designed to strengthen its digital presence and showcase its portfolio of brands more effectively.
Jul 27


Feuas Unveils Two New Collections
Founded in 2023 by Pierre-Lewis Coombes and Ludwig Couet Buisseret, emerging fragrance house Feuas continues to pursue its distinctive haute couture-inspired model, releasing two seasonal collections each year, each comprising three limited-edition fragrances.
Jul 24


Symrise to acquire Floral Concept
German group Symrise has signed a put option agreement to acquire 100% of Floral Concept, the French supplier of natural fragrance ingredients based in Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne, near Grasse.
Jul 23


Blone Haute Parfumerie Opens in Paris
Swiss haute parfumerie house Blone Haute Parfumerie, founded in Geneva by Berite Labelle, has opened at the Legacy Store Paris in the city's 8th arrondissement.
Jul 23


Frank Sorbier enters Haute Perfumery
French couturier and Maître d'Art Frank Sorbier is expanding into haute perfumery with the launch of Sorbier Parfums, a new venture developed within Dianthus SAS, the company he chairs, in partnership with Robertet.
Jul 22


Esxence 2026 confirms the strength of artistic perfumery
The international exhibition dedicated to artistic perfumery and organised by BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, welcomed more than 20,000 visitors to Milan from 3–6 June.
Jul 21


French flavour and fragrance industry shows resilience
Member companies of the French National Association of Aroma Product Manufacturers (Prodarom) posted growth in the opening months of 2026, despite geopolitical tensions, increasingly stringent regulatory requirements and rising production costs.
Jul 20


Perfumery: Ethanol in the Dock
A cornerstone ingredient in the vast majority of fragrance formulations, ethyl alcohol now sits at the heart of the industry's most pressing environmental and public health challenges. As the prospect of CMR classification looms and its ecological footprint comes under increasing scrutiny, the sugar beet sector is stepping up its decarbonisation efforts while new sustainable sourcing routes emerge together with the exploration of alternative solvents.
Jul 9


Butterfly: 30 years of olfactory heritage
To mark the 30th anniversary of its iconic Butterfly fragrance, Hanae Mori is celebrating the lasting success of a creation that has become a cornerstone of its fragrance collection.
Jun 29


Esxence surpasses the 20,000-visitor mark
The 16th edition of Esxence – The Art Perfumery Event, held in Milan from June 3 to 6, attracted more than 20,000 visitors, confirming the continued dynamism of the artistic perfumery sector worldwide.
Jun 22


Banksia, a limited edition with Australian accents
Italian home fragrance house Locherber Milano is expanding its portfolio of limited-edition creations with Banksia, a fragrance inspired by Australia's native flora.
Jun 19
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