Givaudan, Firmenich and IFF—which together hold a 50-55% global market share in fragrances—have approached India‘s Competition Commission (CCI) seeking settlements under lesser penalty rules in an ong...

Iberchem inaugurated its new 30,000 sqm facility in Guangzhou‘s Zengcheng District on August 4, 2026. The facility comprises five buildings, bringing together expanded R&D laboratories, offices, a pro...

Gap is rebooting its 1990s fragrances this week, with Originals Dream, Grass, Heaven and Om now available, plus new entrant Harmony....

Robertet reported H1 2026 organic growth of 2.8% (at constant exchange rates), with consolidated net revenue of €444 million. Fragrances were the main growth engine with sales up 12.6%, followed by He...

Givaudan announced an equity spending and strategic partnership with Swiss organization Microcaps AG to strengthen its encapsulation capabilities. The collaboration unites Givaudan's fragrance formula...

Symrise has signed a put option agreement to acquire 100% of Floral Concept, a Grasse-based producer of premium natural fragrance ingredients known for sourcing jasmine, rose, orange blossom, ambrette...

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...