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 perform similar to ethanol-based perfume when it comes to intensity, complexity, and longevity, while offering an all-natural, vegan, and skin-friendly perfume experience that comes without the use of ethanol

Dr Dr h.c. Jörn Kreke, Honorary Chairman of the Douglas Supervisory Board, has passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83. From 1969 to 2001, Jörn Kreke built Douglas from a perfumery into a leading European beauty retailer, laying the foundation for the success story of today’s Douglas Group. www.douglas.com

Givaudan today announces its Chief Executive Officer, Gilles Andrier, will receive the prestigious Hall of Fame Award from The Fragrance Foundation (TFF) at the 2024 Fragrance Foundation Awards held in New York City on 5 June. The annual fragrance awards recognise and celebrate extraordinary individuals, innovations, and achievements within the US fragrance industry. www.givaudan.com

The Ingredients Zone is a special area dedicated to raw materials, ingredients and fragrances, created to integrate and complete the showcase of the entire cosmetics industry supply chain on-site at Cosmopack Bologna from 21st – 23rd March. Some of the brands are already giving a glimpse into the importance of ingredients and which trends will influence the choice of ingredients and the whole market in the near future!

Givaudan, the global leader in fragrance and beauty, is thrilled to announce the extension of its fragrance precursor collection with the addition of Scentaurus Vanilla. It is a non-colouring, elegant vanilla note. Naturally activated by oxygen, this high performing new precursor delivers a wave of freshness and a longlasting powdery, creamy vanilla effect. Already a … Read more

The company has chosen in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok to introduce its second proprietary perfumery raw material to this region, and first active ingredient: “Verdenix”. Eurofragance’s first captive ingredient with distinct olfactive properties for perfume creation. It comes already integrated in the fragrances that Eurofragance develops for brands promising to fight unpleasant smells, and it is … Read more

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 fragrances in personal care.

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?

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, targeted research processes are continuously expanding the range of natural fragrances. 

Issue 3 – 2023 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Natural: Plant Power in fragrances Green & Clean: Trends in ingredients and packaging “Pollution”Disposable Packing for cosmetic products Get an e-paper subscription Issue 3 – 2023 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Saving:Products suitable for … Read more

The fragrance house has acquired its longstanding business partner 
PT Euronindo Fragrance in Indonesia. This strategic acquisition reinforces the Spanish multinational’s presence in the Asia Pacific region. Unto itself, Indonesia’s dynamic economy and youthful population is the largest economy in Southeast Asia and represents important growth potential for Eurofragance.

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.

New developments | The continuing trend to use natural or nature-based ingredients in cosmetics and body care ensures that more and more new ingredients enrich the market. Natural butylene glycol has even more advantages over its petro-based counterpart.

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 industry.

Personal hygiene | Body odour is unpleasant, and most people try to prevent it with the help of antiperspirants. Functionalised calcium carbonate has the potential to become a natural alternative to the commonly used aluminium salts. Julia Ivanov reports on promising study results.

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 routines, desires, and memories. Christian Lüke tells how fragrances like these are brought to life.

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.

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The international natural cosmetics industry is evolving like hardly any other consumer goods industry – and with it the scent preferences of consumers. Complex olfactory profiles with fresh, spicy and creamy notes are in vogue, but their development is particularly demanding compared to conventional fragrances due to the narrow range of natural raw materials. Bell’s … Read more

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The current fragrance trends of Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA are inspired by some of the most alluring facets of our planet: The sea is a popular place to retreat and relax. At the same time, it symbolises the origin of life on Earth and is still teeming with secrets! Therefore, the trend theme "Ocean … Read more

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Tailored fragrances for shower gels, lotions, household care products and candles – Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA offers the right solution for a wide range of applications. Thanks to our innovative technologies and the use of nature-compatible ingredients, they add value to any product and are environmentally friendly at the same time.  Our technologies protect … Read more