Esxence – The Scent of Excellence : Head perfumer Luz Vaquero Spills the Beans
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 3 May, 2019
- Categories: Fragrances, Exhibitions, Interview
Last week ‘Esxence – The Scent of Excellence’, an international event dedicated to niche fragrances and artistic perfumery, where history and tradition join innovation and research, took place in Milan. Over four days, more than 7,000 people from all around the world – including entrepreneurs, perfumers, fragrance houses, retailers and…
Local Scent: Telon Oil
When asking people from our Jakarta office what smell reminds them the most of their childhood, the answer is unanimous: telon oil. In Javanese the word telon means “three”, which perfectly describes what telon oil is made of: three different oils. More precisely, telon oil is a formulation of fennel…
The favorite smells of: Dion Chandra, Sales Manager, Iberchem Indonesia
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 29 June, 2018
- Categories: Fragrances, Interview
As part of our special report on Indonesia, we sat down with Mr. Dion Chandra, sales manager at our office in Jakarta, and asked him to tell us his five favorite smells. Green tea I am quite fond of the smell of green tea: its fresh-leafy aroma has a soothing effect on…
The Future of Halal Fragrances
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 26 June, 2018
- Categories: Interview
In September 2017, Iberchem received “A status” MUI halal certification for its facility in Indonesia, officially qualifying us to offer MUI halal-certified fragrances to our customers. Today, we sit down with Siti Maonah, Quality Assurance Manager at Iberchem Indonesia, who supervised the steps towards gaining certification. What was the most challenging…
#WeIberchem – Meet Della Putri
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 11 June, 2018
- Categories: Interview
Della Putri joined Iberchem more than seven years ago. Fragrances and chemistry are two of her greatest passions, so she had no hesitation in making the eight-hour trip from her hometown, Parakan (Centre Java), to the city of Jakarta to join our local team as a fragrance evaluator. In this…
#WEiberchem – Meet Mari Carmen Fernández
Every day, your olfactory system is exposed to thousands of smells. While you forget most of them in an instant, others linger in your mind for a longer period. While some bother you, others please you and even make you feel better.In this short video, Mari Carmen Fernández, accountant…
#WEiberchem – Meet Nikesh Budhrani
While for most people fragrances have this mysterious power to unlock forgotten memories, for Nikesh Burdhrani, Deputy Manager at our Mumbai office, it’s a specific picture that reminds him a certain fragrance. Find out which one in this short interview. For more stories follow us on Facebook.
The Favorite Smells of: Yosra Hosni, Laboratory Coordinator, Iberchem Tunisia
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 7 March, 2018
- Categories: Interview
As part of our series “The Favorite Smells of”, after taking you to China, we now travel to Tunisia where Ms. Yosra Hosni, Laboratory Coordinator for Iberchem in Tunisia tells us the strong influence of her local heritage in her fragrance tastes. Jasmin Flower This flower reminds me of a…
#WEiberchem – Meet Sara Saad
Fragrances impact the daily lives of every one of us, in so many different ways. At Iberchem, no matter their profession, each one of our employees has their own story of how and we are glad to share them with you. Today, we present you Sara Saad, Sales Assistant…
5 Questions With: Isabel Parraga, Perfumer
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 22 November, 2017
- Categories: Fragrances, Interview
What is your greatest source of inspiration? I am very receptive in general to everything that surrounds me. But there are certain moments or activities that inspire me more, such as walking in the countryside or by the beach …and my kitchen! I love cooking so the smell of spices…
PART 2 – Flashback Interview With Antonio Palomino, Chief Perfumer
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 26 October, 2017
- Categories: Fragrances, Interview
The role of the perfumer Palomino’s office is what one would expect from a perfumer’s workplace: glass walls and a full-height window letting the Mediterranean sunlight flood the room. Most of the space is occupied by a large table filled with formulas, numbered vials corresponding to tests, blotters and more…
Flashback Interview With Antonio Palomino, Chief Perfumer
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 23 October, 2017
- Categories: Fragrances, Interview
Antonio Palomino’s journey in perfumery started in 1972 when he was only 18. He joined the industry his passion for chemistry and fragrances. That year, barely 100 fragrances were launched, including Dior’s Diorella and 1000 by Jean Patou – nothing compared to the 2,000 launches so far in 2017. Beyond…