Perfumery Icons: René Lalique
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 5 December, 2017
- Categories: Fragrances, History, Perfumery icons
Have you ever judged a perfume by its bottle? The answer is probably yes. Nowadays, when we think about a perfume, one of the first things that comes to mind, even sometimes before its smell, is its bottle. It is common for brands to spend more on the packaging than…
5 Questions With: Isabel Parraga, Perfumer
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 22 November, 2017
- Categories: Interview, Fragrances
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…
Michael White Joins Iberchem as New Technologies Director
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 14 November, 2017
- Categories: Corporate
Fragrance house Iberchem is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael White as its New Technologies Director. Bringing with him over 26 years of experience at established companies such as IFF and Drom Fragrances, Mr. White will be in charge of implementing part of Iberchem’s new R&D program, including…
Ingredient profile – Aldehydes: The success behind Chanel No.5
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 6 November, 2017
- Categories: Fragrances, Scents, History
A journalist once asked Marilyn Monroe what she wore to bed. Her answer was, “Only a few drops of Chanel No. 5.” In 1921, Russian perfumer Ernest Beaux was commissioned by Coco Chanel to create a perfume that smelt like a woman rather than flowers. Beaux presented her ten fragrances,…
PART 2 – Flashback Interview With Antonio Palomino, Chief Perfumer
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 26 October, 2017
- Categories: Interview, Fragrances
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…
Marketing Trends Report – Element Collection: Water
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 4 October, 2017
- Categories: Fashion, Fragrances, Trends, Marketing
Water comprises over 70% of the earth’s surface. Life originated from the oceans, and gradually adapted to brackish and fresh waters via rivers and streams, to finally conquer the ground environment. While fine fragrance brands have used for many years the symbol of water, we have been witnessing over the…
Iberchem Receives MUI Halal Certification
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 29 September, 2017
- Categories: Fragrances, Corporate
Iberchem today announced it has received the MUI halal fragrance certification for its facility in Indonesia and therefore can now offer MUI halal certified fragrances to its customers. Thanks to a thorough implementation of the requirements within its operations, the facility obtained the A status, the highest grade achievable, certifying…
The favorite smells of: Zhan Jingjing, fragrance evaluator, Iberchem Guangzhou
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 14 September, 2017
- Categories: Interview, Fragrances, Scents
Fragrance evaluators may not be quoted as much as perfumers, but still, their role is more than essential within a fragrance house. We recently sat down with Ms. Zhan Jinjing, fragrance evaluator in our Guangzhou center, and asked her to tell us the five smells she prefers. Magnolia Flower…
5 questions with: Ana Ripoll, perfumer
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 22 August, 2017
- Categories: Interview
More than ever, fragrances have no boundaries, and neither does the training of our employees. This is the case of one of our perfumers, Ana Ripoll. Shortly after joining Iberchem, we invited her to live in China for two years and work from our center in Guangzhou. Here’s her story:…
An Inside Look At Our Office
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 26 July, 2017
- Categories: Fragrances, Corporate
Have you ever wondered where and how a fragrance is created? How this magical smell you find in your shampoo, your perfume, or even in your fabric softener comes to life? Before anything else, creating a scent comes from passion. At the core of Iberchem, over 550 persons from 35 different…
5 questions with: María-Ángeles Santiago, Perfumer
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 20 June, 2017
- Categories: Fragrances, Interview
Where do you think your passion for oriental perfumes comes from? It came by working at Iberchem. Due to the international presence of the company, it was only a matter of time before I would have to work with oriental perfumes. And it has been love at first sight. I…