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Have you ever sprayed your favorite fragrance and noticed a faint metallic scent like copper, pennies, or iron instead of the soft floral or warm notes you expected? It can be surprising, even off-putting, but that sharp metallic trace isn’t a sign that your perfume has “gone bad.” It’s actually the result of chemistry, environment, [...]

For anyone who develops fragrance, there’s one phrase that makes your heart sink: “This smells like…” It’s not that perfumers or creative directors intentionally imitate; it’s that the palette we all draw from is, in many ways, the same. Certain notes sell, certain accords evoke emotion. Consumers, often without realizing it, are trained to seek familiarity [...]

Mair Emenogu – MAIR Fragrance: https://www.mairfragrance.com/ Malaika Jones – BROWN GIRL Jane: https://browngirljane.com/ Denis & Jackie Asamoah – FORVR Mood: https://forvrmood.com/ Teri Johnson – Harlem Candle Co.: https://www.harlemcandlecompany.com/ Matthew Sánchez – Mateo Parfums: https://www.mateonewyork.com/ Brianna Arps – Moodeaux: https://moodeaux.com/ Keta Burke-Williams – Ourside: https://www.ourside.nyc/ Nyakio Grieco – Thirteen Lune: https://thirteenlune.com/ Each of these founders brings something distinct to the table, whether it’s luxury craftsmanship, [...]

The fragrance industry, slowly but surely is going digital. In the last five years the industry has gone through remarkable advancements with the integration of cutting-edge technologies. Beyond the traditional methods of extracting scents and creating perfumes, a new era of fragrance technologies has emerged. Here are three fascinating fragrance technologies you might not be [...]