The new campus is home to 1,450 people, including some of the world’s leading scientists, perfumery and taste creators, technicians, and operators. Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, officially inaugurated its new campus in Geneva, Switzerland. This new campus, at the cutting edge of the industry from both a technology and capacity … Read more
Firmenich Receives SBTi Approval For Net-Zero Emissions Target. Firmenich is the first company in the industry to receive approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its net-zero emissions target. Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, has received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its net-zero emissions target, … Read more
As the world changes, from climate issues to political and cultural unrest, so does the perfumery. How olfactive experiences connect people to better understand each other and their environments. Olfactive Design encourages us to think about the future of fine fragrance through new uses and application techniques. Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and … Read more
At the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, Chopard introduced Chopard Haute Parfumerie Collection. After more than 20 years with Coty, Chopard is establishing their own fragrance house, Chopard Parfums. The luxury brand aims to follow the highest standards, and champion individuality, nature and positivity—the core values at the very heart of its fragrance universe. “Always give our best and … Read more
Perfume-makers fear EU legal blow to industry The European Commission wants to introduce new laws restricting the use of natural perfume ingredients linked to allergies. The EU estimates 1-3 percent of people in Europe are allergic or potentially allergic to ingredients found in perfumes – a number it considers high enough to justify concern. “All … Read more
Stella McCartney‘s latest fragrance, entitled L.I.L.Y, the perfume, is a unusual product that features truffle as a top note. L.I.L.Y fragrance also features notes of lily of the valley and oak moss. Master perfumer Jacques Cavallier (Firmenich) used natural extract of truffle: “I actually told the suppliers we were working with that the extract was … Read more