As of July 31, 2026, all new cosmetic products entering the EU and Northern Ireland market must comply with expanded fragrance allergen labeling requirements, listing approximately 80 substances and s...

dsm-firmenich launched Sensorium Seoul, a flagship sensory experience running from June 22 to July 3, to tap into the emerging “K-scent” trend in South Korea. The experience is structured around five ...

On July 3, dsm-firmenich expanded its exclusive ranks of Master Perfumers with the appointments of Marie Salamagne and Frank Voelkl. This marks the first time the company has named new Master Perfumer...

Givaudan has introduced Scentaurus Aquamelon, described as “the first precursor designed specifically to deliver a soft fruity-floral note with outstanding freshness and remarkable deposition”. When a...

The phenomenon of “dupes”—products inspired by premium fragrances and cosmetics sold at bargain prices—has swept through the market. Dupes are now widely available not only online but also in brick-an...

BASF Aroma Ingredients has launched Micadelva™, a new citrus fragrance ingredient developed as a non-allergenic alternative to orange terpenes. The product contains 80% renewable carbon, is readily bi...

IFF and ISIPCA, the globally renowned French institution dedicated to perfumery, cosmetics, and flavor sciences, marked the 10th anniversary of their Master’s program in Scent Design & Creation. Since...

The City Government of Banda Aceh, Indonesia, signed a Letter of Intent with Grasse, France—the world‘s capital of perfume—to develop aromatic plants and the perfume industry. The cooperation will foc...

The World Perfumery Congress (WPC) 2026 opened on June 23 at the Monterey Conference Center in California, running through June 25. The American Society of Perfumers returned as producer of the three-...

Shanghai's Xuhui district unveiled the Shanghai (Xuhui) Domestic High-end Fragrance, Flavor, and Cosmetics Industry Cluster Development Plan (2026-28), focusing on niche segments including premium fra...

Olfactory technology company Osmo announced the first-ever auction of fragrance captives, offering exclusive, perpetual licenses to 10 proprietary molecules developed through its Olfactory Intelligenc...

Kaorium, an AI-powered scent discovery platform, won Best Digital Innovation at The Fragrance Foundation UK Awards 2026, recognized for transforming how consumers experience fragrance....

Indonesian specialty chemical supplier PT Sinar Multi Kemindo (SMK) and Italian fragrance house Moellhausen have strengthened their partnership to help local Indonesian beauty and fragrance brands enh...

Givaudan has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Eurofragance, a Barcelona-based fragrance creation house specializing in fine fragrances, personal care, and home fragrances. Founded i...

Givaudan has announced the launch of "Garden Makers," its latest fragrance-inspired experience on Roblox (over 150 million daily players). The immersive game allows users to plant, compose gardens and...

LMR Naturals by IFF inaugurated its new 1.8-hectare experimental field, Domaine des Naturels LMR, in Grasse, France. The field is dedicated to advancing natural ingredient research, preserving endemic...

IFF has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Food Ingredients business to CVC Capital Partners for approximately **$4.3 billion** (10x 2025 EBITDA of $430M on $3.1B revenue). IFF will retain a ~9...

Korean conglomerate Samyang Group announced on May 29 that it has decided to fully acquire Japanese flavors, fragrances and fine chemicals manufacturer Soda Aromatic for 390 billion won (US$259 millio...

On May 13, L’Oréal announced two major initiatives. First, it plans to double its workforce in Saudi Arabia by the end of 2026, with a new office in Jeddah—Saudi Arabia is now the largest beauty marke...

Perfume brand Abel Fragrance is pioneering the use of biotechnology to create fragrances without fossil fuels. The top note of its new perfume "Miami Split" is extracted from banana-scented water, a b...