Top players on the fragrance industry’s key issues
BW Confidential talks to executives at the leading fragrance creation houses about the 10 key issues impacting the market
The state of the fragrance creation sector 2025
BW Confidential analyzes the key opportunities and challenges for fragrance houses and delves into the major players’ strategies
Trends in fragrance creation
BW Confidential highlights some of the key trends hitting the fragrance market
IFF Scent sales up 7% in Q4
IFF’s reported net sales were up 3% in the fourth quarter of 2024 to $2.77bn.
Givaudan and Caron announce Louise Turner to lead Caron’s olfactory creation
Fragrance brand Caron and fragrance house Givaudan have announced a new collaboration whereby
Eurofragance names new CEO
Barcelona-based fragrance house Eurofragance has named Joan Pere Jiménez as its new CEO from 2026
dsm-firmenich sales up 5% in Q4
Dsm-firmenich’s sales rose 5% in the fourth quarter of 2024 to €3.25bn
Industry Talks: Givaudan Global Head of Fine Fragrances Xavier Renard
Givaudan’s Global Head of Fine Fragrances Xavier Renard outlines his key priorities for the business and shares
dsm-firmenich sells stake in Feed Enzymes Alliance for €1.5bn
dsm-firmenich has sold its stake in the Feed Enzymes Alliance to Novonesis for €1.5bn.
IFF launches AI-powered consumer research tool
IFF has launched a new AI-powered research tool called ScentChat.
Symrise organic sales up 8.7% in 2024
Symrise's sales were up 5.7% in the reporting currency in 2024 to €4.99bn.
Givaudan unveils game on Roblox
Givaudan has unveiled Guardians of Memories, a new digital experience on gaming platform Roblox.
Givaudan sales up 12.3% in 2024
Givaudan has reported its full year sales in 2024 rose 12.3% on a like-for-like basis.
CPL Aromas expands AromaCore Bio technology to personal care
CPL Aromas has updated its AromaCore Bio technology so it is now compatible with personal care applications.
Eurofragance names first Master Perfumers
Eurofragance has named Belén Garcia, Isabel Gil Trujillo and Olaf Larsen its first Master Perfumers.
IFF launches initiative to help brands create fragrances for Chinese consumers
IFF has launched an initiative aimed at leveraging AI and cultural insights to create fragrances for Chinese consumers.
Robertet appoints Jean-Daniel Dor Head of Operations in India
Robertet has appointed Jean-Daniel Dor Head of Operations in India.
TechnicoFlor names Christopher Sabater Chairman and CEO
TechnicoFlor has named Christopher Sabater Chairman and CEO.
Givaudan launches new humanitarian fund
Givaudan has launched a new humanitarian fund offering financial support during major crises.
Givaudan opens newly expanded production facility in Mexico
Givaudan has opened its newly expanded production facility at the Pedro Escobedo site in Mexico.
Unilever invests €100m to create own fragrance house
Unilever is investing €100m to create its own fragrance house.
dsm-firmenich sells stake in Robertet
dsm-firmenich has sold its stake in Grasse-based flavor and fragrance company Robertet.
IFF’s Scent sales up 10% in Q3, raises 2024 guidance
IFF’s net sales for the third quarter were $2.93bn on a reported basis, up 4% compared to the prior-year period.
Perfumers Alexandra Carlin and Alex Lee join IFF
IFF has appointed Alexandra Carlin as Senior Fine Fragrance Perfumer and Alex Lee as Fine Fragrance Perfumer.
dsm-firmenich Q3 sales up 7%
dsm-firmenich’ sales for the third quarter rose 7% to €3.24bn.
Industry Talks: dsm-firmenich Chief Operating Officer & President of Perfumery & Beauty Emmanuel Butstraen
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich and Dutch company DSM completed their merger in May 2023, creating
Givaudan opens Fine Fragrance Creative Centre in Shanghai
Givaudan has opened a Fine Fragrance Creative Centre called L'Appartement 125 in Shanghai, China.
MANE opens Paris Fine Fragrance Creative Centre
MANE has opened its Fine Fragrance Creative Centre in Levallois, located just outside Paris.
Takasago to present 13 fragrances at Beautyworld Middle East 2024
Takasago will exhibit at this year’s Beautyworld Middle East in Dubai from October 28-30.
Givaudan sales up 13% in first nine months
Givaudan has reported sales of CHF 5.64bn ($6.57bn) in the first nine months of 2024, growing 13% on a like-for-like basis.