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At the Spring–Summer 2026 edition of Notes Shanghai, held under the theme ʺBoundless,ʺ the British fragrance house unveiled AromaHydro™, its new water-based fragrance technology.

Cosmo International Fragrances will present ʺCirque des Merveillesʺ at in-cosmetics Global Paris, an immersive collection where fragrance becomes an emotional experience.

Researchers from Rose (Restoring Odorant Detection and Recognition in Smell Deficits), a European consortium launched in 2021, have presented initial proof of concept for a prosthesis that enables people with anosmia to regain their sense of smell.

The Swiss giant has unveiled the results of a decade-long research into how olfactory receptors (ORs) function.

The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) has published a review of a collaborative year, marked by award-winning research (environmental safety and genotoxicity), the development of alternative methods to animal testing, and the strengthening of exposure and environmental assessment tools.

On 27 November 2025, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of a draft amendment to Annex VI of the CLP Regulation.

According to Future Market Insights, the global bergamot extract market is expected to reach $168.5 m (€144.8 m) by 2035, with an annual growth rate of 4.1%, driven by clean beauty, natural beverages and dietary supplements dedicated to cardiovascular health.

The Singapore-based supplier of natural ingredients has become a member of the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT), strengthening its commitment to responsible sandalwood sourcing.

The Swiss group is rolling out PlanetCaps™, its microplastic-free biodegradable encapsulation technology, in body and hair care products.

LMR Naturals by IFF unveils Tonka Bean CO₂ Absolute, a new natural ingredient produced using renewable supercritical CO₂ extraction in Aubrac, France.

The Provençal company offers a certified organic zerumbet ginger essential oil, titrating 40-50% in zerumbone – a molecule renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Givaudan is investing CHF 55 m (approximately €60 m) in Grasse for its "Campus 52", a centre of excellence dedicated to natural ingredients.

In November 2025, the Benicarló site in Spain – dedicated to R&D and ingredient manufacturing – integrated a renewable hydrogen unit through a 10-year agreement with Iberdrola, becoming the industry's first integrated green hydrogen plant.

For its second appearance at in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok (4-6 November 2025), CPL Aromas opted for an interactive stand focused on sensory experiences.

The Swiss-Dutch group is opening Po ONE Lab in Riyadh, a creative space dedicated to fine perfumery, developed with Villa Po ONE.

Following the creation of Eurofragance Indonesia in 2023 and creative centres in Mumbai in 2024 and Singapore in 2016, the company continues to expand its network across the Asia-Pacific region with the opening of its first creative centre in Indonesia, south of Jakarta.

The American giant has installed the Colibri robot at its Scent and Taste facility in Chin Bee, Singapore, boosting its responsiveness in Asia.

TechnicoFlor unveils a new version of its tool for assessing the environmental and societal impact of fragrance formulas, validated by AFNOR Certification.

According to Allied Market Research, the global fragrance diffuser market is projected to reach $55.1 bn (€47 bn) by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.7%, driven by wellness, sensory experiences, and home automation.

The French licensed fragrance group achieved sales of €918 m at constant exchange rates in 2025, up 4.3% on 2024.