Vetiver: A Raw Material With Countless Benefits
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 3 May, 2021
- Categories: Fragrances, History
Vetiver is a coveted raw material in the world of fragrances. It gives green, woody and earthy notes to a perfumer’s composition. Its scent is so rich and unique that it is almost a perfume in itself. Traditionally, it was used in perfumery for men’s fragrances, but nowadays perfume houses…
The Favourite Smells of Ahmed Tkaya, Iberchem Tunisia
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 26 April, 2021
- Categories: Fragrances, Interview
In this short interview, we discover the five favourite smells of Ahmed Tkaya, Project Manager at Iberchem Tunisia. Lavender: This is one of my favourite plants. It has a very pleasant and relaxing smell, as well as a beautiful colour. It also reminds me of the perfume my father…
Iberchem, part of Croda International Plc., Announces Agreement To Acquire French Fragrance House Parfex
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 7 April, 2021
- Categories: Corporate, Sustainability
Parfex To Reinforce Iberchem’s Offer Of Natural And Sustainable Fragrances While Hosting A New Creative Centre For The Group’s Fine Fragrance Division. The Iberchem Group, part of Croda International Plc. today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire French fragrance house Parfex S.A. (“Parfex”). Based in Grasse, France, Parfex…
World Water Day 2021 – Providing Clean Water to Kelafo
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 22 March, 2021
- Categories: Corporate, Sustainability
World Water Day Access to clean water and sanitation is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations in 2015. Even today, one in three people still do not have access to safe drinking water. Together, we can remedy this situation. Last year, the Iberchem Group carried…
Interview with Vanesa Rubio, Production Manager at Iberchem
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 8 March, 2021
- Categories: Interview, Sustainability
At Iberchem’s, women make up 54% of the workforce at the head office in Spain and 47% worldwide. In addition, more than half of the departments at the head office are managed by women, something that has long been the case for the company. For Vanesa Rubio, Production Manager at…
5 Questions with: Paco Miñano, Purchasing Manager at Iberchem
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 5 February, 2021
- Categories: Corporate, Interview, Sustainability, Fragrances
Could you tell us a little bit about the day-to-day of the purchasing department? In a nutshell, our job is to source all the raw materials necessary to produce our fragrances at the best price possible and in a timely manner. We also have to make sure that all products…
Celebrating the International Day of Education with Iberchem Guangzhou
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 24 January, 2021
- Categories: Sustainability, Corporate
For a third year in a row, the Iberchem Guangzhou team joined forces with the CAFFCI (China Association of Fragrance, Flavour and Cosmetic Industries) to distribute school supplies to underprivileged children. This year, we visited a school in the city of Libo, in Guizhou province. Our team handed out over…
2021 Fragrance Trends: Focus on Latin America
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 18 January, 2021
- Categories: Fragrances, Interview, Marketing, Sustainability
Latin America is a fast-growing market where new trends emerge at a rapid pace every year. To learn more about the latest fragrance trends and to reflect on the impact of COVID-19 on the local industry, we sat down with Paula Fernández, marketing representative at Iberchem Colombia. What trends have…
The Iberchem Group Strengthens Sustainability Leadership with New Appointment
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 21 December, 2020
- Categories: Corporate
The Iberchem Group Strengthens Sustainability Leadership With New Appointment The Iberchem Group, newly part of the Croda Group, is pleased to announce the reinforcement of its sustainability programme with the appointment of Guillaume Audy as Director of Corporate Communications and Sustainability. In his new role, Guillaume will oversee the company’s sustainable…
2021 Fine Fragrances Trends
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 16 December, 2020
- Categories: Fragrances, Trends
After a year marked by the global pandemic, the fragrance market is eagerly preparing for 2021. These unprecedented times have undoubtedly affected the preferences and demands of consumers in all sectors. According to our marketing experts, sustainability, wellness and the demands of Generation Z are all expected to significantly influence…
The Iberchem Group Joins The Croda Family
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 19 November, 2020
- Categories: Corporate
Murcia, 19 November 2020 – Croda International Plc (‘Croda’), the speciality chemical company that uses smart science to create high-performance ingredients and technologies that improve lives, and Iberchem, a leading global fragrances and flavours company, this week announced their future together. Croda has agreed to acquire Iberchem, which is headquartered…
When Art and Fragrances Join Forces
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 12 November, 2020
- Categories: Fragrances, Exhibitions, Trends, History
Fragrance composition is a form of artistic expression: “Just like painters express themselves through shapes and colours, perfumers use olfactory notes to compose a fragrance”. That’s how Luz Vaquero, head perfumer at Iberchem, described the connection between art and perfume in an interview she gave a few months ago. Since…