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The Scent Economy: What We’re Buying in 2026 When We Buy A Scent
The Scent Economy: What We’re Buying in 2026 When We Buy A Scent What we have witnessed in fragrance over the past few years goes beyond a normal trend cycle. The category has moved from a growth story into something more structural. Almost a rebalancing of where emotional value sits within beauty. Fragrance has emerged…
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The Smell of Integrity: Lessons from the UAE and Why Character Still Wins in Business
The Smell of Integrity: Lessons from the UAE & Why Character Still Wins in Business As a consultant who spends time digging beneath surface trends, one thing is becoming crystal clear: the niche perfumery sector isn’t just growing—it’s being redefined. The global niche fragrance market is now valued at approximately USD 9.3 billion in 2026…
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From Oud to Ice Cream: 2025 Winning Scent Profile Is Emotional Escape
Projecting 2025’s best-selling scent starts with understanding emotional volatility and the evolving consumer psyche — one that craves safety and comfort. Today, gourmand luxury niche scents are emerging at the forefront of this shift, completely transforming how we define premium fragrance. While headlines are dominated by global conflict, economic instability, and existential dread, something softer…
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What is The Future of Niche Perfumery?
Will The Bubble Break or Transform? The niche perfumery industry has experienced remarkable growth, with the global luxury perfume market valued at approximately USD 24.3 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 45.8 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. This expansion is evident at events like Esxence…
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Unfolding Clean Beauty and Experience-Led Strategies: Why Beauty Brands Should Focus on Asia
The lifestyle sector has seen massive shifts in consumer behavior recently. In particular, luxury market setbacks like the collapse of Matchesfashion have changed consumer priorities. Furthermore, global crises such as the Russia-Ukraine war have accelerated this dramatic pivot. Consequently, younger generations like Gen Z and millennials are leading the change. They now actively demand authenticity…
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When Criticising Scents
ON PERFUMERY COMMUNITY AND CRITICISM Different professions foster different attitudes and lifestyles. In the world of scent, developing a systematic standard for perfumery criticism requires deep smelling, weighing, and thinking. There’s always a good amount of pure, cute naivety in a beginner. The search for truth begins the moment you decide to run. Whether you…
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