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A larger-than-usual number of bans, restrictions and specifications

Posted by Robin on 22 April 2021 3 Comments

Then in 2020, the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), the industry’s self-regulatory body, imposed a larger-than-usual number of bans, restrictions and specifications (such as purity criteria) on ingredients, with implementation required by early this May for new creations, and by May 10 next year for existing perfumes. (An estimated 80 to 90 percent of the perfume industry are members of IFRA and follow its standards.)

— Read more in A Big Stink in the World of Perfume at The Washington Post Magazine.

Filed Under: perfume in the news
Tagged With: ifra, reformulations

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  1. Oakland Fresca says:
    22 April 2021 at 8:03 pm

    Noooo…. Loved the shout out to Rogue perfumery. Given all the gawdawful stuff in laundry detergent and softeners, it is bewildering to me this focus on perfume. Tide makes me break out in rash.

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    • Robin says:
      22 April 2021 at 9:15 pm

      Seriously, my husband was visiting family and did a load of laundry, and whatever detergent he used has now scented his clothing through multiple loads back home. It’s astonishing — it may have that scent for life. Whatever molecule that is should be illegal!

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  2. BigslyFragrance says:
    22 April 2021 at 9:16 pm

    Good to see Manny getting this kind of publicity! The major issue is the reformulation of the older scents. I just tried a new bottle of Aramis, for example, and to me, it’s like a different scent. I wish they would just call such scents something like “Aramis Now” or “Aramis Today” or “Aramis 21st Century,” and “officially retire” the old formulation (assuming my assessment is accurate). And why not continue to make the old formulations, but calling them fabric scents, so that the skin irritation is negated and those who want to continue applying on their skin can do so? They could charge more, presumably, citing the more expensive ingredient cost. Is some sort of “brand protection” notion at play?

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