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Fragrances

05 Oct 2021

Symrise connects science with art in latest edition of its perfumers’ compendium

By Staff Writer

Symrise is now offering perfumers an updated edition of the detailed information about its fragrance ingredients. The updates include product identification and images and a register of renewable raw materials, among other things. This means that perfumers can recognise fragrance ingredients from renewable raw materials and high-impact fragrance ingredients at a glance with the help...
09 Sep 2021

Fragrance Oils rebrands with the arrival of the Scentmakers

By Staff Writer

Fragrance Oils has been creating evocative fragrances in Manchester, UK since 1967. From humble beginnings as a small family start-up, we’ve become a renowned, independent fragrance house with loyal customers in over 100 countries worldwide. We’ve evolved in many ways over the years, but now with support from Givaudan – the world’s largest fragrance house,...
07 Sep 2021

Iberchem and Beautyworld Middle East collaborate on new olfactory experience

By Staff Writer

For its 2021 edition, Beautyworld Middle East in collaboration with fragrance house Iberchem will present “A World of Scents”, a new olfactory experience for the show’s visitors and participants to enjoy during their visit. Curated by the team from Iberchem, “A World of Scents” will take place in different locations throughout the show, such as...
06 Aug 2021

Own your magic with diMANzi for men

By Staff Writer

A new South African fine fragrance, diMANzi for men is a cool, collected and classy brand with a unique charm for the man that goes beyond ordinary style. diMANzi for men was created by Di Thompson in the tradition of fine French perfumery using selected essential oils from Grasse France, the epicentre of the perfume...
29 Jul 2021

Symrise develops sustainable and biodegradable lily of the valley fragrance ingredient

By Staff Writer

Symrise has developed a special fragrance raw material from renewable sources. Lilybelle is a lily of the valley fragrance ingredient with a refreshingly flowery note. It will provide perfumers with novel possibilities for the creation of scents for personal care products, cleaning products and laundry care products. Symrise manufactures Lilybelle using byproducts from the orange...
12 Apr 2021

Iberchem to acquire French fragrance house

By Staff Writer

The Iberchem Group has signed an agreement to acquire French fragrance house Parfex S.A. Based in Grasse, France, Parfex will play an important role in Iberchem’s plan to increase its offering of sustainable and natural certified fragrances while hosting a new creative centre for the Group’s fine fragrance activities. In addition, the acquisition enhances Iberchem’s...
07 Apr 2021

Mexican consumers follow their noses to their preferred shopping experience

By Staff Writer

Following the launch of Givaudan’s Aroma Kiosk, shoppers in Mexico are now being offered a tailor-made experience led by suggestions based on their preferred aromas. Jim Toy, consumer analyst at GlobalData, says: “Digitalisation has progressed in recent years to supply the ‘oil’ of the 21st century that is integral towards understanding the needs and wants...
05 Nov 2020

Symrise South Africa appoints Teresa Orlanov as MD

By Staff Writer

To continue its focus on customer centricity, product innovation and developing sustainable successes with its customers, Symrise South Africa has appointed Teresa Orlanov as the Managing Director of the local office. Teresa joined the company on 1 September and succeeds Rudy McLean in his role as MD, after McLean retired at the end of October. ...
23 Sep 2020

BASF presents a fruity fragrance innovation

By Staff Writer

BASF Nutrition & Health has brought Velberry, a new, fresh and fruity-sweet fragrance, on the market. Velberry is the first substance developed jointly by BASF and its innovation ecosystem partners for the broad market. Bringing innovative products to market BASF has formed the “Virtual Innovation Ecosystem”, combining its own expertise in chemistry, regulatory matters and...
20 Jul 2020

Firmenich completes UN SDG Action Manager assessment

By Staff Writer

The world’s largest privately-owned perfume and taste company, Firmenich has achieved a key milestone by being the first in its industry to complete the Unities Nations Sustainable Development Goals Action Manager assessment. The assessment was developed by B Lab and the UN Global Compact. B Corp Certification The assessment is integral to Firmenich’s B Corp...
27 Mar 2020

o6 Agencies remains committed to customer service

By Staff Writer

In 2020, o6 Agencies will not only be redefining the senses, but also the market, through its improved focus, streamlined operations and energetic team. As a rapidly growing supplier of fragrances and flavours, o6 Agencies has made its mark and risen to success, firmly rooting itself in the southern and eastern African markets. In line...
14 Jan 2020

IFRA publishes revisions to global fragrance safe use initiative

By Staff Writer

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA), the global body representing fragrance ingredient manufacturers and compounders, has published the latest update to its flagship fragrance safe use programme, the IFRA Standards. The IFRA Standards set maximum use levels on the use of certain fragrances in finished consumer goods products based on scientific research into potential health and...