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Eurofragance, active in captives
In an industry where olfactive differentiation is the ultimate goal, the major composition houses have long been developing molecules known as captives, which are for their exclusive use. For a few years ago, Eurofragance, a fragrance house located just outside Barcelona, decided to take the captives route to bolster the unique character of its creations, among other objectives. A voyage into the mysteries of the never-ending quest for fragrance innovation.
Eurofragance, active in captives
In an industry where olfactive differentiation is the ultimate goal, the major composition houses have long been developing molecules known as captives, which are for their exclusive use. For a few years ago, Eurofragance, a fragrance house located just outside Barcelona, decided to take the captives route to bolster the unique character of its creations, among other objectives. A voyage into the mysteries of the never-ending quest for fragrance innovation.
Oakmoss: an exemplary case of IFRA’s role
Certain iconic ingredients had to receive use restrictions – by IFRA Standards, government regulations or both – such as oakmoss. What problems do this ingredients poses? How has it been regulated? Matthias Vey, IFRA Vice President of Scientific Affairs, looks at the history of their IFRA Standards.
Paris Perfume Week returns for its second edition from March 20 to 23, 2025!
After a debut edition that brought together nearly 3,000 enthusiasts and professionals from around the world, Paris Perfume Week is back from March 20 to 23, 2025, at the Bastille Design Center. With it comes a vibrant and inspired lineup.
BDK Parfums: A family attachment
Since it was launched in 2016, BDK Parfums has built a close working relationship with the composition house Mane. The collaboration has resulted in nine creations so far.
Atelier des Ors: A partnership made in heaven
DSM-Firmenich and Atelier des ors have been collaborating closely since
2015, creating remarkable fragrances whose sources of inspiration include art, crafts and the French art of living.
Judith: a wonderfully vintage parisienne
Sarah-Lee Chlewicki, with 15 years of experience as an evaluator under her belt, decided to launch Judith in 2022, working hand in hand with the Symrise teams. The fresh new perfume brand paints a stylish portrait of today’s Parisienne – feminine, cool and elegant – as it revisits the olfactory aesthetic of the 1980s.
Eating Frankincense
As well as lending itself to burning, drinking and eating, frankincense can be chewed. In Oman the amber tears shed by the aromatic resin take on every form, from intangible to concrete.
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Smell Talks: Martina Bianchini – IFRA Standards and niche perfumery
What framework can we offer niche brands to enable them to compose with the widest possible palette of ingredients, in complete safety and with respect for the environment? In this speech recorded in March 2024 in Milan at the 14th edition of Esxence, the meeting place for confidential perfumery professionals, International Fragrance Association (IFRA) President Martina Bianchini shares her vision of the industry. For her, “if perfumery is an art, science and standards must allow creators to express themselves as freely as possible”.
Sterenn Le Maguer-Gillon and Dominique Roques – Wadi Dawkah, The Incense Trade Route
Dominique Roques discusses with archaeologist Sterren Le Maguer-Gillon about how these places all bear witness to an era when the Omani region was a strategic trading crossroads on the Incense Trade Route.
Wadi Dawkah, The Land of Frankincense
Renaud Salmon, Chief Creative Officer at Amouage and Dominique Roques, perfumery ingredients sourcer, discuss the precious tree’s renaissance in Oman.
Smell Talks : Cultural heritage and fragrance
Fragrance is important in our everyday life, but it has also played an essential role in global history, resonating with cultures and societies worldwide.
