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The Grasse of today holds more significance
As part of the Grasse revival, one of the world's largest fragrance companies, DSM-Firmenich, opened Villa Botanica, a private retreat for its top perfumers to discover new smells. The master noses, as they are known in the industry, create perfumes for brands such as Valentino and Gucci. Company master nose Honorine Blanc said she thinks the Grasse of today holds more significance for the industry than ever before.
— Read more in Grasse, birthplace to Chanel No. 5, is experiencing a perfume revival at CBS News.
His immeasurable contribution to the fragrance industry
At the Fragrance Foundation’s annual luncheon, the company announced the winners of its Lifetime Achievement Perfumer recognition and the Game Changer Award.
Honorine Blanc, Master Perfumer, DSM-Firmenich, is named this year’s Lifetime Achievement Perfumer, who will be presented the coveted award at the June ceremony.
In a special presentation, the luncheon also awarded world-renowned fragrance taxonomist and historian Michael Edwards with the Game Changer Award, recognizing his immeasurable contribution to the fragrance industry.
— Read more in Fragrance Foundation Names Its Lifetime Achievement Perfumer at Beauty Packaging (or see Finalists For The 2026 Fragrance Foundation Awards Announced at PRNewsWire).
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