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Fragrance Is Beauty

The importance of a well-developed fragrance in a beauty product is not to be underestimated, as scent can help consumers connect to products—and brands—on a deeper, more emotional level.

Consumers Finding Fragrance Outside of Fine Fragrance

Scented beauty product usage is much more far-reaching that fine fragrance usage, according to The NPD Group, but consumers typically are using these products in conjunction with each other.

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Fragrance Foundation Announces 2019 Finalists

"Today we will announce all of the 2019 Fragrance Foundation finalists in many important categories," said Linda Levy, president of the Fragrance Foundation, during the April 5th luncheon in New York City.

The Changing Role of Fragrance in Personal Washes

Formulating fragrance in personal washes to communicate a product’s benefits and reinforce the brand.

Fragrance Luring Beauty Seekers to New Products

Fragrance is becoming an added benefit in cross-category beauty products, and fragrance products themselves are offering additional benefits as well, reports Mintel.

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[podcast] Two Sense: Fragrance Design with Purpose

Suzanne McCormick, senior director of fragrance for method products, speaks to P&F on method's brand development and shares her perspective on fragrance design.

Bell, Mintel Focus on Top Fragrance Trends to Look for in Beauty

At its 2013 Fragrance Workshop, Bell Flavors & Fragrances discussed a range of topics affecting fragrance in the beauty industry, as well as looked fragrance in candles and olfactive descriptions.

Seven Predicts Spring/Summer 2014 Fragrance Trends

The forecast finds floral, fruity and gourmand notes influencing next year’s fragrance compositions.

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amika Enters Fragrance Space with amika:aura hair + body mist

The new hair and body fragrance will be available at Sephora, the brand's website and in professional salons.

Bell Predicts Top 2013 Fragrance Trends

With nostalgic inspiration and resort-themed scents, Bell Flavors & Fragrances announces its 2013 Top Fragrance Trends picks.

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Meet Lenose: The New Face in Home Fragrance

Backed by Aesop’s Early Investors, Former Hit-Makers From Bubble Skincare Enter the Fragrance Market with $10 “Soap de Parfum" Crafted by World-Class Perfumers

In Latin America, Fragrance Trends Affecting Several Beauty Categories

Euromonitor is tracking how fragrance is having an impact on beauty products in the hair care and deodorants categories in Latin America.

Men’s Skin Care Requires Different Fragrance Approach

For men, looking and smelling good no longer involves just a clean shave and an after-shave lotion. Men’s use of skin care products is growing, and the intent of product function should determine the strength and character of the product’s fragrance.

Seven Scent Predicts 2013/14 Autumn-Winter Fragrance Trends

Tea and wood accords, leathers, spices, amber and red berries will be among the popular fragrance influences in the cooler months next year.

in-cosmetics Asia Adds More on Fragrance, Formulation and Japan

The Asian cosmetics market will be abuzz at in-cosmetics Asia 2014, which now boasts a Japan Country Focus, an Interactive Formulation Lab and a Fragrance Zone. The event will return to Bangkok on Nov. 4-6, 2014.

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Behind AXE’s Strategic Return to Fine Fragrance with a FIFA World Cup 2026 Partnership

Global Cosmetic Industry speaks with Caroline Gregory, Global Brand Director of AXE/Lynx, on partnering with FIFA World Cup 2026, the launch and the return to fine fragrance.

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Fragrance Moves Upstream as a Key Formulation Strategy

A preview of the strategies and innovations coming to in-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris.

A Closer Look at Personal Care Fragrance

Changing markets, men’s grooming, aging consumers, natural ingredients and more.