Article For a long time, fine fragrance houses have stuck to the same delivery methods: Fragrance-oil mixed with ethanol. This is likely to change in the future. New innovative encapsulation technology makes it possible to develop ethanol-free perfumes that...

Article Fragrances play an important role for customers when buying a product. Certain scents might make a product a lot more attractive, others might be a reason to decide against buying it. Emma 
Vincent and Lee Howes of Lush talk about the role of...

Article Fragrances and essential oils can be skin irritants, particularly for babies, children and those with sensitive skin. So why bother using fragrances or 
essential oils in your cosmetic formula? And just what is the difference anyway?

Article Natural fragrances are particularly unique. Unlike conventional perfumes, they do not contain any synthetic ingredients and rely entirely on 
the power of the plants. While manufacturers used to have to do without some fragrances in natural perfumes,...

Article Contamination | Microbiological quality plays an essential role in cosmetics to ensure a good product and to protect consumers. Dr Bernhard Fellenberg explains what to do if microorganisms are detected and how to classify a possible finding.

Article Multifunctionals | In the course of the ever-increasing demand for natural ingredients in cosmetics, it is also worth taking a look at preservatives. In fact, there  are effective options  here such as fragrance components that can be used in a...

Article Selfcare has taken centre stage, the line between cosmetics and wellness products is blurring, and the demand for multi-functional products and ingredients has never been more important. It’s no secret that versatility is in high demand across the...

Article The familiar scent of a favourite face cream, the invigorating smell of a shower gel, the gentle perfume of a body lotion. They are all subtle, but highly effective. They often stand for more than just the product – they can symbolise cherished...

Article The creation of new fragrances is not just about flavours. In times in which sustainability is playing an increasingly important role, there are also developments in new dosage forms. Katia de Martino reports on this new dosage form.

Video What were Firmenich’s major achievements in sourcing sustainable ingredients? Juliette Sicot-Crevet explains the company’s overall sustainability strategy and endeavours and also provides details of the company’s latest breakthroughs in the field of...

Article Peter Rabke from Bell Flavors & Fragrances looks at new approaches in fragrance delivery systems for new concepts in cosmetics and laundry care: plastic-free fragrance boosters are an option.

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Article Fragrances | Industry experts give inside information about current and future fragrance trends.