The emphasis on umami scents in fragrances arrives alongside the West’s continued attention on Asian beauty trends, as South Korean and Chinese beauty in particular garner surging interest.

“Neo-gourmand creations are becoming more complex, unexpected, and textural, while umami introduces savory, fermented, and deeply mouth-watering facets into the perfumer’s palette,” says CPL Aromas.

— Read more in Umami-inspired scents trigger savory shift in gourmand fragrance at Personal Care Insights.