At the Paris show (Apr 14-16), Parfex won the Scent Bar Award for its Matcha Delight fragrance. dsm-firmenich and Givaudan also won Green Ingredient Awards for sustainable actives....

Givaudan reported Q1 2026 like-for-like sales growth of 2.8% (reported sales down 5.2% to CHF 1.88 billion due to currency headwinds), surpassing the consensus forecast of 1.9%. The Fragrance & Beauty...

On April 9, the EU Omnibus VI regulatory proposal was announced, aiming to simplify chemical regulations while maintaining stringent safety standards for cosmetic and fragrance ingredients. The propos...

Symrise has announced the appointment of Mehdi Lisi, formerly of Mane and Firmenich, to lead global fine fragrance creation. With more than 25 years of experience at leading fragrance houses including...

Asia‘s leading fragrance fair, Notes Shanghai, returns to the West Bund International Convention and Exhibition Center from April 2-5 under the theme “Boundless.” The event will draw over 150 exhibito...

BioHarvest Sciences announced on March 31 the successful completion of Stage 1 of a multi-stage development program to create a stable cell culture from a rare, endangered fragrance-producing plant us...

Estée Lauder Companies and Spanish beauty group Puig have confirmed they are in active discussions regarding a potential business combination. The deal would create a luxury beauty powerhouse valued a...

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is investigating Givaudan, DSM-Firmenich, and IFF over allegations of anti-poaching agreements dating back to 2002. The probe—India's first involving labor pr...

A new study has validated animal-free skin safety tests for fragrances. SenzaGen, a contributor to the research, highlighted that its single-assay GARDskin Dose-Response method delivered results that ...

Citigroup Inc. decreased its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) by 39.5% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC disclosure. The institutional investor now owns approxi...

Researchers from the Hebrew University have developed a CRISPR-based method to fine-tune a genetic control point in plants, enhancing the production of terpenoids—natural compounds responsible for pla...

Givaudan announced on Feb. 3 a USD 110 million investment to build a new fragrance compounding facility in Mexico, with a designed capacity of 20,000 to 25,000 tonnes. Set to be operational by 2029, i...

The global fragrance manufacturer and distributor, Interparfums, announced two major deals in late January: extending the GUESS fragrance license agreement through 2048, and securing an exclusive 20-y...

Emporio Armani is strengthening its position in the premium fragrance market with the launch of a new perfume, Power of You, on January 28, 2026. The fragrance was developed by Givaudan perfumers. The...

Eternal Beauty Holdings Limited has entered into an exclusive cooperation with Italian luxury fragrance brand CULTI, securing distribution rights for CULTI’s flameless home fragrances, car diffusers, ...

Market research indicates fragrance is a standout category in prestige beauty. Through September 2025, U.S. sales reached nearly $6 billion, with new launches up 50% year-over-year. The “Fragrance Ind...

The President of The Fragrance Foundation highlighted key holiday trends: Sophisticated Gourmands, Woody Scents, and Ultra Intense fragrances are dominating. Hair and body fragrance mists are particul...

Chinese scientists published new research in Nature, developing a safe and efficient method that enables direct functionalization of aromatic amines without generating hazardous diazonium salt interme...

The Aroma Chemicals industry continues to demonstrate robust market growth driven by increasing demand in personal care, food & beverage, and household products. Advancements in synthetic and natural ...

The global Beta-Damascenone market is on a steady trajectory toward USD 260 million by 2035, reflecting an absolute growth of USD 80 million from its 2025 valuation of USD 180 million, according to th...