Fragrances – The Beauty Influencers

Fragrance Foundation 2023 Awards

Christine Schott Ledes — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 02:55:21 +0000

The Fragrance Foundation held their annual awards ceremony at The David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center to celebrate the fragrance industry’s outstanding creative achievements.

Nicolas Hieronimus, CEO of L’Oréal was inaugurated into The Fragrance Foundation Hall of Fame with actress Cate Blanchett presenting the award to him.

Master Perfumer Anne Flipo, of IFF, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Anne Flipo (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images )

“Tonight, we celebrated TFF Awards in a magnificent way, but what has affected this signature event, and what I am most proud of, is the diversity of people and creations we are celebrating,” says Linda G. Levy, President of The Fragrance Foundation.

Fragrance Foundation Chairman Jerry Vittoria, with President Linda G. Levy, and Board Member Ron Rolleston.(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Fragrance of the Year, Universal — Luxury

Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden Tears From The Moon Eau de Parfum; Coty; DSM-Firmenich; Alberto Morillas

Fragrance of the Year, Universal — Prestige

Maison Margiela Replica When The Rain Stops; L’Oreal; IFF; Fanny Bal

Fragrance of the Year, Women’s — Luxury

Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Parfum Spray; Chanel; Olivier Polge

Fragrance of the Year, Women’s — Prestige

Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum; L’Oreal; Givaudan; Nadège Le Garlantezec, Shyamala Maisondieu & Antione Maisondieu

Fragrance of the Year, Men’s — Luxury

Tom Ford Noir Extreme Parfum; Estée Lauder Companies; Givaudan

Fragrance of the Year, Men’s — Prestige

Hermès Terre d’Hermès Eau Givrée Eau de Parfum; Shiseido; Christine Nagel

Fragrance of the Year — Popular

Nest New York Golden Nectar Eau de Parfum; Givaudan; Caroline Sabas

Perfume Extraordinaire of the Year

BDK Parfums Gris Charnel Extrait de Parfum; Mane; Mathilde Bijaoui

Packaging of the Year — Luxury

Christian Louboutin Beauty Loubimar; Puig & Christian Louboutin

Indie Fragrance of the Year

Amouage Opus XIV Royal Tobacco; Cecile Zarokian

Fragrance Innovative Product of the Year

Veronique Gabai Aroma Heart: DSM-Firmenich; Isabelle Sognoz & Frank Vöelkl

Fragrance Hall of Fame

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum; L’Oreal; IFF; Olivier Polge, Carlos Benaim & Domicile Berthie

Consumer Choice — Candle & Home Collection of the Year

Nest New York Himalayan Salt & Rosewater: Robertet; Jerome Epinette

Consumer Choice — Men’s & Universal

Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Parfum; L’Oreal, IFF, Carlos Benaim & Pascal Gaurin

Consumer Choice — Women’s Prestige

Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum; L’Oreal; Givaudan; Nadège Le Garlantezec, Shyamala Maisondieu & Antoine Maisondieu

Consumer Choice — Women’s Popular

Billie Eilish Eilish No. 2; Parlux; Takasago; Catherine Selig

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Polo Earth from Ralph Lauren Fragrances

Christine Schott Ledes — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:23:34 +0000

Embodying its work in innovative product development and sustainability, Ralph Lauren Fragrances introduces a new 97% natural-origin vegan fragrance, Polo Earth. Learn more about this fragrance which brings together luxury, nature, and sustainability.

Ralph Lauren has been working across its value chain to reduce its climate and water impacts and to avoid waste for many years. As part of that goal, the brand has been striving to create packaging that is 100% recyclable, reusable, or sustainably sourced by 2025. Polo Earth represents an important step toward achieving that goal and delivering on Ralph Lauren’s commitment to protect and preserve our planet’s natural resources.

Consciously designed for all genders, Polo Earth is a 97% natural-origin1, vegan fragrance, formulated without sulfates, phthalates, artificial preservatives, or colorants. Sourced from communities around the world, the scent includes seven sustainably sourced2 ingredients: Bergamot Heart, Diva Lavender, Green Mandarin, Turkish Rose, Sage Heart, Haitian Vetiver, and Bourbon Geranium.

“We see a growing demand from consumers for our ingredients to be safe, biodegradable, and sourced in a way that respects the environment, and supports the communities who harvest our ingredients,” says perfumer Elise Bénat. “We take pride in being a leader in driving sustainability and being a responsible company in the industry. By sourcing ingredients that are highly sustainable during the development stage, I can assess the fragrance formulas according to three criteria – their intrinsic green properties, their impact on the environment, and their social impact.” The result is a sheer, yet luxurious scent that’s refreshing and easy to wear.

“POLO EARTH marks an important milestone in our ongoing journey towards becoming more sustainable. To reach this level of sustainability in a fragrance, we had to push the boundaries by challenging our partners, our vendors, and most importantly, ourselves. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished, and it’s just the beginning,” said Alexandre Choueiri, Global President of Ralph Lauren Fragrances.

The fragrance’s innovative packaging is made with 20% post-consumer recycled glass and is 30% lighter than Ralph Lauren Fragrance’s conventional bottle3. To minimize the environmental impact, the refillable bottle features an FSC-certified wood cap and label, and the FSC-certified carton contains 55% post-consumer recycled materials. To further reduce plastic packaging, the brand has also eliminated cellophane wrapped cartons.

“Polo Earth is the latest iteration of the revolutionary work we are doing within the sustainability arena and is only the start of where we can go when it comes to creating consciously designed fragrances,” said David Lauren, Ralph Lauren Chief Branding and Innovation Officer.

Acting for reforestation

Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, Ralph Lauren Fragrances supports global reforestation, with a special focus on the United States, Haiti, China, and Madagascar and is committed to planting 200,000 trees worldwide. The Arbor Day Foundation is one of the world’s leading conservation organizations dedicated to restoring global forests at scale, improving communities, and encouraging individual tree-planting efforts.

“From restoration of Lemur habitats in Madagascar to the replanting of vital coastal mangroves in Haiti, these projects will help support and restore critical forests that humans, animals, and plant species alike depend on,” said Arbor Day Foundation CEO, Dan Lambe. “The work we’re doing in partnership with Ralph Lauren Fragrances will have lasting positive impact on these forests and the communities around them.”

_{¹ 97% Natural Origin refers to the ingredients in this fragrance that are either unchanged from their natural state, or are processed but still have over 50% of their molecular structure from the original natural source

² A sustainably sourced ingredient means that the ingredient has a known origin, and that the cultivation and harvest process has been evaluated by a third party, ensuring decent working conditions and a fair price for farmers while also preserving the ecosystem

³ As compared to the average 100ml Ralph Lauren Fragrances glass bottle}

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Creating Infinity: Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama Parfums

Christine Schott Ledes — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 22:23:38 +0000

Pursuing the dialog started between Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama in 2012, three iconic Louis Vuitton fragrances have been reinterpreted by the Japanese artist. True to her signature throughout the years, she applies her motifs ad infinitum, completely enwrapping the space.

The collection appears in two drops, with distinct thematic directions, reflecting Yayoi Kusama’s motifs and motivations, enveloping the packaging, bottles and Travel Cases of three Louis Vuitton fragrances composed by Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud: Attrape-Rêves, Spell On You and L’Immensité. A selection of unique, exceptional creations dedicated to fragrances will also be unveiled within the collaboration.

Attrape-Rêves: a bouquet of peonies mingles with raw cocoa powder, and a hint of patchouli heart is enlivened by the fresh and sparkling notes of lychees.

Spell On You: a sensual tension thanks to precious iris pallida blended with sophisticated rose, as a love potion for the senses.

L’Immensité: a concentrate of freshness, pairing the crackle of ginger extracted with carbon dioxide with the bitterness of grapefruit.

Drop 1: Painted Dots, Infinity Dots

To celebrate the collaboration and friendship between the artist and the Maison, the main theme of the collection was inspired by a Louis Vuitton trunk hand painted by the artist in 2012. The iconic fragrances are decorated with playful and vibrant Painted Dots with a unique tactile finish and a perfect colour matching: green, yellow, red, blue and white dots are applied over Attrape-Rêves and its canvas Monogram Travel Case while the men’s fragrance, L’Immensité, is decorated with a gradation of black, silver, grey and white. Additionally, the artist gives a twist to the original Monogram Flaconnier, by painting bright dots all over it. A precious and colourful extraordinary trunk that invites the Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama fragrances to travel.

The Painted Dots morph into another artist’s recognisable motif: Infinity Dots. This repetitive dot pattern has become her signature over time and is applied in red and white on the obsessional fragrance Spell On You. The original Travel Case has also been taken over with printed dots on leather

Another obsession of Kusama is in her florals; an enigmatic and significant theme that she has used a lot in her life work, representing them in many forms: paintings, serigraphy, sculptures, installations. On Spell On You, the captivating flowers echo the ingredients of the sensual scent, bringing a crafted feminine touch to the collection. The delicate print is applied on the leather Travel Case and on the Ultimate Flacon, an exceptional oversized version of the Spell On You bottle, created by the designer Marc Newson, in Baccarat glass laid on a natural leather base.

Moreover, Yayoi and Louis Vuitton designers have chosen together a character from the artist’s most
recent paintings to create an exclusive pattern: Faces. Humorous and smiley faces are printed over the Attrape-Rêves bottle, in a pulsing combination of colours.

Last but not least: Pumpkins. Kusama’s love for pumpkins can be traced back to her early childhood as she began drawing pictures of them at elementary school for their humorous form and warm feeling. In a variety of bright colours, pumpkins are applied over the masculine fragrance L’Immensité with graphic playfulness.

The joyful print also appears on the Boîte Chapeau Flaconnier, an exceptional and delicate Monogram canvas box that secretly stores the entire Drop 1 and Drop 2 collections. Inspired by the “sac chauffeur” created in 1910 to protect the car wheel from rain and dust, one of the first Boîte Chapeau model was designed in 1924, when the hat became a symbol of elegance and distinction. It began to play a more important role beyond the elegant luggage as Louis Vuitton was the only brand to propose this type of sophisticated and timeless travel item.

Yayoi Kusama

From her inauspicious beginnings in 1929, in Matsumoto, Japan, Yayoi Kusama magically and determinedly transformed her own life. Spinning enchantment from the power of her art while on adventurous quests in the wider world in the 1950s and 1960s, from Tokyo to New York, she rescued herself in the process. She is the artist who has given a glimpse of the infinite in her artwork and, after what appeared as a hiatus to the outside world when she returned to Japan in the 1970s, she has emerged as perhaps the pre-eminent global artist of the 21st Century and certainly the most successful living, female artist.

The Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama fragrance collection will be available in a selection of Louis Vuitton stores.

Drop 1 will be available in Louis Vuitton stores starting January 6, 2023.

Drop 2 will be available in Louis Vuitton stores starting March 31, 2023.

Eau de Parfum Attrape-Rêves – Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama 100ml, 320€

Eau de Parfum Spell On You – Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama 100ml, 320€

Eau de Parfum L’Immensité – Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama 100ml, 320€

Travel Case Painted Dots – Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama, 670€

Travel Case Infinity Dots – Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama, 670€

Travel Case Flowers – Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama, 670€

Flaconnier – Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama, 7750€

Boîte Chapeau Flaconnier – Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama, price upon request

The Ultimate Flacon – Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama, price upon request

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Givaudan’s Fall Fragrance Guide

Christine Schott Ledes — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 02:51:34 +0000

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2022 Fragrance Foundation Awards

Christine Schott Ledes — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 18:04:31 +0000

On June 9th, The Fragrance Foundation celebrated the fragrance industry’s outstanding creative achievements at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater in New York City. With a mission to inspire the world to discover the artistry and passion of fragrance, the theme for this year’s event focused on “gratitude’ as the industry has emerged more resilient than ever.

Fragrance Foundation Chairman Jerry Vittoria of Firmenich and Fragrance Foundation President Linda G. Levy

Actor and television host Mario Lopez and his wife, actress Courtney Lopez, co-hosted the event with Fragrance Foundation President Linda G. Levy. Additional guests and presenters included producer and entrepreneur Naomi Watts, legendary designer Tommy Hilfiger, award-winning director and cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg, acclaimed designers Jason Wu and Sergio Hudson, and artist Rebecca Moses.

Tom Ford Black Orchid.

Billie Eilish, Eilish Eau de Parfum.

The program began with the Lopezes presenting Women’s Media Campaign of the Year to D.S. & DURGA’s “I Don’t Know What is Everywhere” campaign and the night continued with Tom Ford’s Black Orchid being crowned the winner of the Fragrance Hall of Fame. Billie Eilish, Gucci and Tom Ford fragrances were awarded the show’s most prestigious awards, with Eilish Eau de Parfum voted as Most Popular Fragrance of The Year.

Naomi Watts also took to the stage to present the winners of Luxury Packaging and Prestige/Popular Packaging of the Year and Jason Wu granted Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum the winner of Women’s Prestige Fragrance of the Year.

Jeff Gennette, CEO of Macy’s, with presenter Tommy Hilfiger.

Jeff Gennette, Macy’s Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, was honored with the 2022 Hall of Fame award. François Demachy, former Dior Perfumer-Creator received the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Perfumer. The evening brought together the global fragrance community as TFFAwards Finalists were celebrated in twenty categories and the 2022 Award Winners were announced (See below).

Dior Perfumer-Creator and Fragrance Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award Winner François DeMachy with Veronique Courtois, CEO of Guerlain; Linda Levy, President of the Fragrance Foundation; and Terry Darland formerly of Dior Beauty US.

“The Fragrance Foundation was thrilled to host a reunion at our signature TFFAwards. We shared our gratitude and celebrated fragrances that achieved great success, as consumers’ appreciation has grown for fragrance that enhances their lives,” said Linda Levy, President of The Fragrance Foundation. “Honoring Jeff Gennette of Macy’s Inc. with our Hall of Fame Award is our way of recognizing a leader who is an ambassador of our shared mission and values and has contributed to the fragrance industry in an impactful way. The Lifetime Achievement Perfumer this year is Francois Demachy whose Dior fragrances are legendary for their magnificent ingredients and success in the United States.”

Parlux’s Lori Singer with Takasago’s Cutler Whitman, Hisaya Fujiwara, Luis Pinedo and Joe Lattarulo with their Fragrance Foundation Awards for Billie Eilish – Eilish Eau de Parfum: Fragrance of the Year Popular and Consumer Choice Women’s Popular.

On the heels of The Fragrance Foundation’s #FragranceForwardTFF initiative to advance diversity which was launched last fall, Levy announced the winners of their Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Diversity Scholarships, benefiting FIT and students of diverse backgrounds interested in pursuing a career in fragrance. A truly unique opportunity, The Fragrance Foundation FIT Diversity Scholarship serves as an ongoing investment in the future of the industry, as well as a pillar of support in creating opportunities for more diverse students to pursue their passion for fragrance through a meaningful, industry-focused education at FIT.

Laura Slatkin, Founder of Nest Fragrances.

2022 FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION AWARD WINNERS

Burberry Hero

The winner of Media Campaign of the Year – Women’s is D.S. & Durga “I Don’t Know What is Everywhere” (D.S & Durga).
Winner of Media Campaign of the Year Men’s & Universal is Burberry Hero (Coty, Burberry Beauty)
The winner of Luxury Packaging of the Year is Cartier Les Nécessaires à Parfum (Cartier Creation Studio).
The winner of Prestige/Popular Packaging of the Year is MCM Eau de Parfum (Interparfums, Fabrice Legros & Studio Pi)
The winner of Fragrance Hall of Fame is Tom Ford Black Orchid (The Estée Lauder Companies, Tom Ford Beauty, Givaudan: Pierre Negrin & Dave Apel)
The winner of Innovative Fragrance Product of the Year is Acqua Di Parma’s Smart Home Diffuser with three discs, Luce di Colonia, Buongiorno and Fico di Amalfi (LVMH, Gamfratesi).
The #TFFA 2022 Hall of Fame Honoree is Jeff Gennette, CEO of Macy’s Inc. (Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Blue Mercury).
The #TFFA 2022 Lifetime Achievement Awardee is François Demachy, Dior Perfumer-Creator.
The Maker, Stag Eau de Parfum
The Winner of Indie Fragrance of the Year is The Maker Hotel Stag Eau de Parfum (Robertet: Jerome Epinette)

Tom Ford Ébène Fumé
The Winner of Perfume Extraordinaire of the Year is Tom Ford Ébène Fumé (The Estée Lauder Companies, Tom Ford Beauty, Givaudan: Rodrigo Flores-Roux)

Gucci The Alchemists Garden 1921
Maison Margiela, Replica, Autumn Vibes

The winner of Fragrance of the Year – Universal Luxury is Gucci: The Alchemist’s Garden 1921 Eau de Parfum (Coty, Gucci Beauty, Firmenich: Alberto Morillas)
The Winner of Fragrance of the Year – Universal Prestige Maison Margiela Fragrances Replica Autumn Vibes (L’Oreal, IFF Fanny Bal).

Tom Ford Soleil Brulant
The winner of Fragrance of the Year Women’s Luxury is Tom Ford Soleil Brulant (The Estée Lauder Companies, Givaudan, Daniela Andrier).
The Winner of Fragrance of the Year is Women’s Prestige is Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia (Coty, Gucci Beauty, Firmenich: Honorine Blanc)
Dior Sauvage Elixir

The winner of Fragrance of the Year – Men’s Luxury is Dior Sauvage Elixir (LVMH, François Demarchy).
The Winner of Fragrance of the Year – Men’s Prestige is Hermes H24 Eau de Toilette (Shiseido, Christine Nagel).
The winner of Fragrance Editorial of the Year in Print or Digital is Town & Country | Notes From The Underground by April Long
The Winner of Fragrance of the Year Popular is Billie Eilish Fragrances’ Eilish Eau de Parfum (Parlux, Takasago)
The winner of the Consumers Choice for Men’s is Burberry Hero (Coty, Burberry)
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia

Winner of Consumer Choice Women’s Popular is Eilish Eau de Parfum (Parlux, Takasago)
The winner of Consumers Choice Women’s Prestige is Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum (Coty, Gucci Beauty, Firmenich: Honorine Blanc).
The winner of Consumer Choice Candle & Home Collection is Nest Fragrances’ Wild Mint & Eucalyptus Home Fragrance Collection (Robertet: Jerome Epinette)
For more information, visit fragrance.org

George Ledes with Herve Pierini of Firmenich.

The Estée Lauder Companies’ Stephane de La Faverie.

Symrise’s Veronique Ferval, Kristen Brnnuer, Julianne Pruett and Yves Cassar.

Rich Lennox, Julie Walsh and Mark Mastronardi of Macy’s.

Rob Garrett Smith of Phluid and Nata Dvir of Macy’s.

Arcade Beauty’s Larry Berman, Robin Masters, Dianne Crecca, and Lori Singer of Parlux.

Bruce Teitelbaum of RPG and his daughter, Emma.

Takasago’s Jennifer Powderly and Linda Kramer.

George Ledes with Olivier Delcour and Bertrand Lemont.

Last, but certainly not least, Robertet Perfumer Jerome Epinette – recipient of numerous Fragrance Foundation Awards.

And a foot note.

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Bond No. 9’s 2021 Holiday Menu

Christine Schott Ledes — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:08:08 +0000

Bond No. 9’s 2021 Holiday Menu

Spirited, Statement-Making Scents Inspired By New York

Mesmerizing. Magical. Manhattan. Bond No. 9 fragrances convey the courage, the optimism, the uncompromising spirit of our great city. For Holiday 2021, we are featuring an array of our unforgettable urban eaux de parfum presented in keepsake packaging and 100% recyclable bottles. From pocket spray to limited-edition luxuries, Bond presents the ultimate gifts to give (and receive) this holiday season. New York is back, let’s celebrate!

Greenwich Village Bejeweled

An optimistic olfactive ode to one of New York’s most beloved neighborhoods. To capture the individuality and creativity for which Greenwich Village is known, Bond No. 9 embellished the iconic Silhouette Bottle with a mix of cabochon, heart, aqualine and teardrop Swarovski crystals in turquoise. The fragrance is a bold bouquet of cassis, lychee, mandarin, peony, waterlily, patchouli, jasmine petals, ambrox, peach musk, vanilla, oak moss and praline. Price: $1,000

Dubai Diamond Collection Emerald

Green with envy. A brilliant addition to our modernistic New York-inspired Arabian perfumes, the fragrance blends top notes of spicy Cinnamon Bark Oil, with middle notes of highly prized Patchouli Oil from Indonesia and Vanilla. Ambreine, Moss and Labdanum anchor the fragrance. The result is an opulent oriental fragrance, designed to make a lasting impression, like Dubai itself. The striking limited-edition bottle and cap features 550 Swarovski fancy stones in a vibrant emerald green hue. Simply dazzling. Price $875.

NoMad Swarovski

For Holiday, Bond No. 9 will release a dreamy, limited-edition, 100 ml bottle showcasing a Gilded Age-era gilt grid with no less than 74 Swarovski crystal gems that sparkle as brightly as NoMad’s contemporary glass towers. Price $520

Luxe Trio

A trio (100ml each) of our most exotic, seductive, and shareable perfume rarities and pocket spray sets are packaged in a white luxe gift box, lined with gold foil and embellished with Bond’s gold token logo. A glamorous gift to give this season. Price: $875

Bond No. 9 Perfume

Oud Extract, Rose, Tonka Beans, Musk

Greenwich Village

Cassis, Lychee, Mandarin, Peony, Waterlily, Patchouli, Jasmine Petals, Ambrox, Peach Musk, Vanilla, Oak Moss and Praline

Lafayette Street

Bergamot, Coriander, Fresh Floral, Ambroxan, Pomme, Vanilla, Dry Wood, Tonka Bean, Grey Amber

Grand Bon Bon Box

Perfectly playful. Inside this gold-lined coffret are 30 of our travel-size, gold-tone top sellers, etched with the Bond No. 9 token logo and wrapped in signature candy-wrapper foils. Here is the perfect gift for those on your list who wish to explore a wide range of Bond No. 9’s mesmerizing eaux de parfum, or who want to blend a variety of scents. Price: $410

Luxe Gift For All (We don’t dictate)

Meet your new go-to gift. Packaged in a chic, white luxe gift box embellished with Bond’s gold token logo, this gift contains three of Bond’s most sought after eaux de parfum, 50ml each. Price: $460

Madison Avenue

Apple, Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia, Patchouli, Ambroxen and Praline

New York Nights

Jasmine, Gardenia, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Marine Accord, Coffee, Caramel

The Scent of Peace

Grapefruit, Black Currant, Lily of the Valley, Hedione, Cedarwood and Musk

NY Travel Refillable Pocket Spray of 3 Gold-Tone

Good things come in small packages. Three of our top sellers – Gold Coast, Greenwich Village and The Scent of Peace – are available in refillable gold-tone pocket sprays, etched with the Bond No. 9 token logo. These are the most elegant stocking stuffers ever, whether given as a single gift or divided into three. Price: $180

Gold Coast

Lychee, Apricot, Red Apple, Rose Essence, Watermelon, Rose Absolute, Cedarwood Essence, Vanilla and Musk

Greenwich Village

Cassis, Lychee, Mandarin, Peony, Waterlily, Patchouli, Jasmine Petals, Ambrox, Peach Musk, Vanilla, Oak Moss and Praline

The Scent of Peace

Grapefruit, Black Currant, Lily of the Valley, Hedione, Cedarwood and Musk

Luxe Gift For All

Inside this white luxe gift box are three of our top selling ultra-male fragrances — which women adore — 50ml each. Experiment with our enduring classics or try a new Bond favorite. These are the perfect scents for your loved one this holiday. Price: $460

Wall Street

Sea Kale, Cucumber, Lavender, Ambergris and Vetiver

Chez Bond

Sparkling Citrus, Leafy Greens, Herbal Tea Accord, Violet Leaves, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Sandalwood

The Scent of Peace For Him

Bergamot, Pineapple, Juniper Berry, Blackcurrant, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Moss, Musk, Amber

NY Travel Refillable Pocket Spray of 3 Silver-Tone

Three of our top sellers – Bond No. 9 Perfume, Lafayette Street and Wall Street – in refillable silver-tone pocket sprays, etched with the Bond No. 9 token logo. Here is the perfect stocking stuffer, whether given as a single gift or divided into three. Price: $180

Bond No. 9 Perfume

Oud Extract, Rose, Tonka Beans, Musk

Lafayette Street

Bergamot, Coriander, Fresh Floral, Ambroxan, Pomme, Vanilla, Dry Wood, Tonka Bean, Grey Amber

Wall Street

Sea Kale, Cucumber, Lavender, Ambergris and Vetiver

Refillable Clear Pocket Spray of 3

Three timeless, unisex fragrances offering day to night staying power for the city that never sleeps. Elegant everyday, everywhere portable clear pocket sprays are etched with the Bond No. 9 logo. Price: $120

Bond No. 9 Perfume

Oud Extract, Rose, Tonka Beans, Musk

New York Nights

Jasmine, Gardenia, Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Marine Accord, Coffee, and Caramel

TriBeCa

Cacao Absolute, Green Hazelnut, Jasmine Sambac Absolute, Cedarwood, Ambroxan, Moss, Caramel

Bond No. 9’s 2021 Holiday Gifts arrive November 1^st, 2021 and will be available at Bond No. 9 New York boutiques and at www.bondno9.com, Saks Fifth Avenue nationwide and select Bloomingdales and at Harrods and Selfridges in the United Kingdom.

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Bertrand Lemont Tapped as CEO of Premier Specialties Inc.

Christine Schott Ledes — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 05:48:38 +0000

Premier Specialties, Inc. (Premier), Intarome Fragrance Corporation (Intarome) and Fragrance Solutions Corporation (Fragrance Solutions) have announced they’ve merged and received an investment from The Riverside Company. The new combined business creates a disruptive new fragrance house in the middle-market founded upon decades of experience from three separate well-respected companies.

“I am proud to be partnering with both Fragrance Solutions and Intarome, as well as Riverside, who has an incredible track record for scaling businesses like ours,” said Premier’s Founder Roger Rich. “Riverside has already proven their commitment to helping us reach new heights, and with their continued support, we’ll create a world class fragrance house with market-leading capabilities.”

Rich and other members of the collective management teams will continue to be executives and meaningful shareholders of the company.

“Each of these businesses share the same entrepreneurial, customer-first mindset, which has created longstanding, tight-knit relationships with those we serve,” said Intarome’s CEO Daniel Funsch. “This will continue to be the core tenant of our collective business long into the future.”

“Not only am I excited about the future of the platform, but I’m excited for our customers, many of whom have been with us since the beginning,” said Fragrance Solutions’ President John Yorey. “With incremental resources and capital, as well as a deeper bench of high-quality talent, we’ll be able to service our customers better…and faster.” In addition to being a key shareholder, Yorey will be a sales executive for the new organization.

Riverside’s financing will be used to support investments in technology, product development and customer service, as well as pursuing strategic add-on acquisitions.

“We are thrilled about the opportunity to partner with these three special businesses,” said Riverside Managing Partner Loren Schlachet. “We plan to invest meaningfully in the platform through acquisitions, as well as organic growth initiatives, ensuring we’re the absolute best home possible for emerging brands.”

Bertrand Lemont has been tapped to lead the combined business as chief executive officer. Lemont has more than 25 years of experience in the fragrance and beauty industry, previously serving as president of Drom Fragrances USA and holding executive positions at Givaudan and International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF).

“I’m honored and excited to lead this new platform through a new phase of growth,” said Lemont. “As one new organization with substantial financial backing, we’ll be able to provide best-in-class capabilities and superior creativity, while remaining committed to the unmatched agility that our customers have come to expect.”

“We couldn’t be happier to have an industry veteran like Bertrand steering this fast-moving platform. The organization will certainly benefit from his leadership, wealth of knowledge and ambition,” said Riverside Senior Partner Alan Peyrat.

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Givaudan Introduces Its Naturality Platform

Christine Schott Ledes — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 19:03:46 +0000

Givaudan introduces its Naturality PlatformTM

A major step towards nature-conscious fragrances creation

Leading the industry into a new era of responsible fragrance design

Givaudan, the global leader in flavors and fragrances launched its Naturality PlatformTM, reinforcing its capabilities and commitment to nature-conscious fragrances, and advancing the Company purpose of “Creating for happier, healthier lives with love for nature”.

Initiated three years ago, the Naturality PlatformTM embraces the consumer aspiration for fragrances designed with a conscious, authentic and responsible approach. It is defining new and holistic ways to create delightful yet responsible fragrances that correspond to the Company’s purpose of creating with love for nature. It encompasses natural ingredients, ingredients from renewable sources, as well as biodegradable ingredients.

The purpose of the Naturality PlatformTM is to enable the design of fragrances in a nature conscious way. It is based on three pillars:

A robust series of consumer study programmes which identifies consumer expectations in the shift towards responsible products.
The Naturality GuideTM which provides a clear segmentation and understanding of the market. It defines new rules of formulations and supports our clients in the choices and parameters required to develop nature-conscious fragrances.
The Naturality IndexTM which supports perfumers in their choices of ingredients to design fragrances which are respectful to nature while creative and unique. It is built on a deep understanding of the sustainability criteria relevant to fragrance creation which comprise ecotoxicity, biodegradability, renewability, energy efficiency and sourcing.

Maurizio Volpi, President of Givaudan’s Fragrance division, commented: “Givaudan’s purpose to create for happier, healthier lives with love for nature has been central in shaping the Naturality PlatformTM. We are especially excited to present this new development platform which will be vital in helping our customers to respond to the ever increasing consumer desire for sustainable products. It perfectly fits with the ambitions of our 2025 strategy which aims at growing with our customers, with purpose.”

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Firmenich Fragrance Collection Highlights Strength & Optimism Inspired by Pantone® Color of the Year 2021

Christine Schott Ledes — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 03:29:07 +0000

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, has launched a new collection of fragrances inspired by Pantone® Color of the Year 2021. With formats adapted for liquid hand soap, candles and fine fragrance, nine new fragrances highlight the important themes of strength and optimism expressed by consumers and customers in the current reality.

This year, for the first time, Pantone® has selected two colors: Ultimate Gray, a persistent gray, and Illuminating, a golden yellow. These colors emerged from consumers’ newfound strength in the face of adversity displayed over the past year, as well as the hopefulness that brighter days lie ahead.

Ilaria Resta

“Today, we are experiencing a moment of resilience, balanced with optimism for the future. The powerful combination of color and scent enables our customers to deliver much-needed comfort and strength to help consumers overcome stress,” said Ilaria Resta, President, Global Perfumery. “Gray, mineral-rich clay comforts us, boosting our steadfastness, while yellow, solar citrus warms us, bringing us hope for tomorrow.”

Nine Firmenich perfumers from around the world developed a new collection of fragrances, bringing together their unique creativity with Firmenich’s award-winning ingredients palette, from naturals and molecules, to biotech innovations, as well as patented technology to reinforce both hygiene and emotional benefits.

ULTIMATE GRAY

A modern, popular choice for home decor, gray is present in our most private and secure spaces. Seventy-two percent* of consumers still plan to do more activities from home and 63%* say they’re going to be traveling less. With understated elegance, gray provides us comfort and familiarity throughout our day. Three fragrances: Clean Slate, Claystone and Smoked Minerals – explore the olfactive concept of gray clay, with a blend of mineral notes. Ingredients such as cashmere woods help provide comfort to the blends.

ILLUMINATING YELLOW

As 67%* of consumers still expect the pandemic to last for a long time, the familiar feeling of the warmth from the yellow sun can provide comfort in hard times. Yellow represents a sparkling, uplifting fragrance. The three scents: Sunshower, Citrus Spirit and Golden Hour – deliver an experience full of energy, using the bright notes of solar citrus. Touches of musk add comfort to the blends.

FLAVOR OF THE YEAR

Working with the Firmenich Taste & Beyond team, Firmenich also developed three fragrances to represent the Flavors of the Year. As a super-root, ginger is symbolic of strong, root toughness. As a super-fruit, yuzu is symbolic of unfailing optimism. Corresponding fragrances include: Ginger Root, Ginger Yuzu Tea, and Shining Silence.

Ashley Balavoine

Perfumer Ashley Balavoine said: “We created fragrances that respond to consumer needs for security—safety, health and comfort. Consumers have been forced to face ideas they’ve never faced before, or perhaps taken for granted. We want to ground consumers, reinforce them, and also lift their spirits towards a better future.”

Pantone®, provider of professional color language standards and digital solutions, has selected the Color of the Year for 20 years by analyzing trends and influences across a wide range of lifestyle areas including the entertainment industry, art, fashion, design, and travel destinations. Since 2000, Firmenich has nurtured a relationship with Pantone® which allows us to stay ahead of emerging insights and bring the colors to life through flavors and fragrance.

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Symrise to Acquire Sensient’s Fragrances Business Unit

Christine Schott Ledes — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:21:25 +0000

Symrise AG has signed a purchase agreement with Sensient Technologies Corporation (Milwaukee, USA) to acquire their fragrance and aroma chemicals activities. These comprise a wide range of aroma molecules and fragrances from natural and renewable sources. In fiscal year 2019, the business unit generated revenues of approx. 77 million Euros. With the acquisition, Symrise will strengthen its backward integration and broaden its leadership position as a supplier of fragrance ingredients which are increasingly demanded for use, especially in personal and home care products. Symrise will furthermore gain access to additional customers and strengthen its presence particularly in EAME and Latin America. Going forward, Symrise plans to also strengthen its manufacturing footprint in Spain with targeted investments in the manufacturing site in Granada that will be acquired.

“We constantly screen strategic opportunities in continuation of our ambitions in certain growth segments and also make bold steps in challenging times. With the Sensient activities, Symrise is expanding its range of fragrance ingredients and will thus boost its competitiveness in the creation of fragrance compositions. In view of the increasing importance of natural and renewable raw materials for the fragrance industry, the new product range ideally complements our current portfolio. We are convinced that we will once more fully deliver on our strategic priorities with this acquisition. We drive growth while at the same time strengthening our leadership position in fragrance ingredients and green chemistry,” said Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, CEO of Symrise AG.

The Sensient fragrances and aroma chemicals business unit has been part of Sensient’s Flavors & Extracts group. The unit holds longstanding business relationships with local, regional and global customers from the consumer goods industry. It supplies out of manufacturing sites in Spain and Mexico. The Sensient aroma molecules and fragrance solutions are mainly derived from renewable raw materials such as pine oil and citrus by-products amongst others. The portfolio will strengthen the Symrise products line with unique fragrance ingredients used in application such as perfumes, shampoos, soaps, detergents and antiperspirants. Through the acquisition, Symrise will not only be able to significantly expand its renewable ingredients portfolio, but to also increase its green chemistry value chain which includes various downstream products coming from sustainable cultivated sources.

Symrise plans to combine the R&D competencies and manufacturing capacities of Sensient’s fragrance and aroma chemicals activities with parts of its own at the site in Granada. Over a period of three years, targeted investments will be made to grow the Granada site and make it the second largest compounding facility in EAME for fragrance ingredients and compounds.

Paul Manning, Chairman, President, and CEO of Sensient said: “We are pleased to be able to transition our fragrances and aroma chemical business to Symrise, an extremely strong and capable organization. This allows us to focus on our strategic priorities.”

Both parties agreed to keep the purchase price confidential. The transaction is subject to satisfaction of antitrust and regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

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