“It was really interesting to revisit my book Essence & Alchemy.I wrote it in the very early part of my career, and since then the largest change has been about teaching.

My teaching has vastly improved and my understanding of how to work with materials has changed too.When I went through the book and saw the old teaching, I really wanted to fix it...”

Embrace the outburst of summer aromas with our handpicked selection of fragrances that define the vibrant spirit of the sunniest season…

Gaël Montero is one of the most promising young perfumers of our industry. The French-Spanish Junior Perfumer has been exploring over the past years the cultural and olfactory crossovers from Givaudan offices in Dubai; and in this interview, he offers a generous insight on his creative inspirations, the very special bond with his clients, and his inspiring pathway to become a successful perfumer with an attentive eye on the costantly evolving fragrance market.

From a young age, Dhruva was immersed in the captivating world of perfumery, surrounded by the enchanting aromas of cosmetic products. Now, as a Junior Perfumer at Takasago India, Dhruva's passion for fragrance has only deepened. Drawing inspiration from the rich heritage of Indian cultures, Dhruva takes us on an exclusive journey into the perfumery industry, offering insights into the latest consumer trends and developments. With a background in fragrance evaluation, Dhruva has cultivated a unique sensibility for fragrance creation, skillfully blending the captivating power of scent with the rich artistic traditions of our industry.

The recent arrival of the Hong-Kong based brand TOBBA Parfums to the UK exclusively at Harvey Nichols shouldn't come as surprise: while its unique visuals immediately capture the olfactory essence of the luxury niche brand, it's through the tangible passion behind the fragrance range that TOBBA Parfums set itself as an extremely exciting young reality in the beauty market.

The mastermind behind the exquisitely crafted fragrance brand is Jasper, a self- taught prodigy with one of the most inspiring multi-disciplinary backgrounds in the industry.

We were delighted to reach out to the young creative and learn more about his perfumery path and his unique creative process.

We chat to Valerie, better known on social medias as The Niche Sampler, about past and upcoming trends, creating meaningful and engaged virtual following, the value of PR transparency in perfumery marketing, and the challenges the industry has to face to keep up to date with our evolving world.

Launched in the UK in 1990 the Jasmine Awards are recognised as the most prestigious journalistic awards in the beauty industry. They recognise and reward the talents of journalists & visualisers whose difficult task it is to translate the complex art of perfumery into words and pictures.

Known as the ‘Oscars’ of the fragrance industry, The Fragrance Foundation UK Awards 2023 took place at The Brewery in the City of London. With a room full of fragrance lovers, it was a wonderful celebration of the past years incredible work and creations.

The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May, 2023. To celebrate, let's take a look at the aromas that are scenting up the United Kingdom...

Marina Barcenilla leads a double life, but this is not a secret: she’s an Independent Perfumer, a fragrance educator, and a Space Scientist currently finishing her PhD in Astrobiology.


With over two decades of experience as a nose and fragrance educator, founder of and the fragrance creator for other British brands, she also founded her own school where she teaches in English and Spanish, and is an Academician at the Spanish Academia del Perfume.

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Don't say no to ambery, woody and gourmand scents this spring!

Springtime in a bottle: explore the latest green scents and their 2023 trending facets!

From the latest white floral bouquets, to airy compositions evoking wildflowers wind dancing in April meadows, discover TFF UK's Spring 2023 Floral Selection!

A cosmopolitan spirit and multi-discipilnary creative, Margherita is a Junior Perfumer at Symrise based between Paris and Dubai, where she keeps mastering her craft with the support of her mentor, VP Sr perfumer Aliénor Massenet.

With a unique educational background converging an artistic and cultural sensibility for scents with Symrise's leading research in fragrance development, Margherita is a highly promising young talent of our industry, and we can't wait to see her career flourish!

With thanks to our 2023 Award Judges…

Showcasing the dynamic work environments within the fragrance industry and promoting awareness amongst aspiring young individuals, The Fragrance Foundation UK are committed to encouraging the very best talent to join the fragrance industry…

With thanks to our 2023 Award sponsors…

The Fragrance Foundation UK are delighted to have supported The British Beauty Council in highlighting clear and diverse beauty career pathways for young people with their 'future talent programme'…