Anise notes: aromatic intoxication
As evocative as they are divisive, anise notes encompass a variety of ingredients. An overview of their olfactory interpretations, as seen through the eyes of Caroline Dumur (IFF) and Ilias Ermenidis (Firmenich).
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Maison Lautier 1795: The rebirth of a legend
Maison Lautier is currently being renewed by Symrise and is responsible for their full natural ingredients portfolio (Madagascar, Artisan and Supernature ranges). This invites us to re-examine its legacy and continued influence on perfumery.
Emmanuelle Dancourt and Ugo Charron: “With Umema, we used the sense of touch to enter into olfactory territory”
Journalist Emmanuelle Dancourt suffers from congenital anosmia. But is also the source of inspiration for Umema, a fragrance composed by Mane perfumer Ugo Charron. They tell us how it came about, the result of a unique and synaesthetic experiment.
Speed Smelling 2022 from IFF: On a transatlantic air
This year, the thirteen perfumers of the composition house worked around the theme “An American in Paris.” The theme was conducive to creative freedom and praise for the “captive” molecules, patented by the company.
Quintis’ Sandalwood Reimagined competition: And the winners are…
The American Society of Perfumers and Quintis Sandalwood, a company that specializes in the sustainable production of Australian and Indian sandalwood varieties, sponsored a competition at the end of 2021. The two winners were announced at the World Perfumery Congress (WPC) in Miami at the beginning of July. Interview.
Nez wins the Contribution to Scent Culture Award at the 8th Art and Olfaction Awards!
Nez was surprised and delighted to earn a rewarding distinction for our work since 2016 during the ceremony held on June 30, 2022 at the World Perfumery Congress (WPC) in Miami.
Well-being, Artificial Intelligence and Eco-Responsibility: A New Era for Perfumery
The loss of smell and national lockdowns were a blow to the perfume industry, but they also managed to initiate necessary rethinking in the sector. In order to respond to emerging societal challenges, Firmenich is laying the foundations for a new paradigm in perfumery.
Esxence 2022: You can smell the niche from miles away
A major world event for niche perfumery, the Milanese Esxence trade show was held under the shelter of the June sun, in a large hall transformed into a labyrinth of brands. Here’s an overview of the discoveries and upcoming launches.
Quintis Sandalwood Reimagined competition finalists, Emerging Talent category
Having unveiled the profiles of the five finalists in the “Global Winner” division of the “Sandalwood Reimagined” competition organized by Quintis, Nez reveals those of the participants selected as finalists for the “Emerging Talent” category.
SIMPPAR: Ingredients as fuel and off you go!
The International Exhibition of Raw Materials for Perfumery (SIMPPAR) was held on June 1 & 2, 2022, after three long years of anticipation. It provided the opportunity to not only learn about the latest developments and ingredients that will be used in future formulas, but also (and most importantly!) to finally be together again.
Quintis Sandalwood competition finalists, Global Winner category
The 10 finalists for Quintis’ Sandalwood Reimagined competition were recently unveiled, with the two winners to be announced at WPC in Miami in early July. Who were the five senior perfumers chosen, and what inspired them? Here are their profiles.
Agnieszka Lukasik (Galilu): “Now, the brands come to us”
Founded in Warsaw in 2005, Galilu offers a rich selection of about fifty niche perfume and cosmetic brands. Its owner, Agnieszka Lukasik, answered Nez’ questions.
Nez, la revue… de presse – #20 – Où l’on apprend que les archéologues se mettent au parfum, que les moustiques ont du nez et que Reims sent le biscuit et la betterave
Au menu de cette revue de presse, le rôle de l’olfaction dans l’art contemporain, les senteurs vues par les philosophes et le retour de l’enfleurage du muguet.
Quintis reveals the names of the ten finalists in its Sandalwood Reimagined competition.
Launched by the end of 2021, the competition was open to all perfumers working with sandalwood. It is now coming to an end and ten finalists have been selected. The winner will be announced during the World Perfumery Congress (WPC) in Miami.
Artworks to smell around the world this spring
The news of olfactory art has rarely been as prolific as this year. Nez offers you a non-exhaustive world tour of the scented exhibitions to see, but above all to smell in this spring and early summer of 2022.
Elaine O’Connell: “Our goal is to reconnect the global beauty industry with new ideas and fresh perspectives”
Le plus grand salon international consacré à la beauté au Moyen-Orient aura lieu à Dubaï . Quel est l’objectif de cette 25e édition ? Que réserve la programmation de l’événement, notamment en matière de parfum ? Les réponses d’Elaine O’Connell, directrice du salon.
Maxime Baud: “I’d like ScenTree to become a ‘social Wikipedia’ of perfumery raw materials”
ScenTree, the classification tool for perfumery raw materials, is celebrating its second anniversary. A look back at these years of reflection, changes and achievements.
Madagascar, a land of innovation for Symrise
A hundred years after the first botanical trials were run there, Madagascar remains an extraordinary open-air laboratory.
Olfactive Vision by Firmenich: a tool to create the next decade’s perfumery
What will the fragrances of tomorrow be made of? Sustainable beets, feminine fougères or safely toxic fragrances? Firmenich’s perfumers and creative team give us a glimpse into the future.
Science of Wellness: emotions in a bottle
Composition house IFF launches its Science of Wellness platform: a tool for understanding the emotions linked to olfactory stimuli based on 40 years of consumer research and development, and designed to boost creativity.
