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: Scents, Interview, Fragrances
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…
Marketing Trends Report – Green Is The New Black
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 1 June, 2017
- Categories: Trends
Consumers, especially young adults who are more environmentally sensitive than past generations, are increasingly looking for green products. A number of green certificates are now used by brands to create a positive image for probiotic green products by focusing on the environmental benefits of these ingredients. Greenwashing Due to the…
Iberchem presents “Ephemeral treasures, eternal memories”
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 26 May, 2017
- Categories: Fragrances, Exhibitions
On the occasion of the 2017 edition of the Beautyworld Middle East, Spain-based fragrance house Iberchem presented the sensorial exhibition “Ephemeral Treasures, Eternal Memories”. Divided into three parts (fragrance, essential oil, and raw material in its natural state) the exhibition allowed visitors to fully understand each fragrance and discover its…
Trend Report – Ingredient collection: Sandalwood
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 20 April, 2017
- Categories: Marketing
The name sandalwood is derived from the Sanskrit word Chandana meaning Scented Wood. As of today, following the tradition, the wood of sandalwood trees is still used to make sacred objects, carvings and various handcraft ornaments. There are sixteen species of sandalwood (Santalum) that grow naturally throughout the Pacific and…
Iberchem strengthens its activity with new facility in Ghana
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 26 January, 2017
- Categories: Corporate
In its ongoing engagement of offering proximity and reliability to its customer experience, Spanish fragrance manufacturer Iberchem is proud to announce the opening of a new facility in Ghana. Located in the capital of Accra, the new hub will initially accommodate a sale and technical team, which will provide a…
Trend Report – Ingredient collection: Roses
- Iberchem Fragrances
- 15 June, 2016
- Categories: Trends
Since Antiquity, flower symbolism has been a significant part of cultures around the world. Ancient European Roots Flower symbolism began with ancient religions. Many flowers were originally linked to ancient deities including Venus, Diana, Jupiter and Apollo. During the Victorian era, flowers adorned nearly everything – hair, clothing, jewelry,…