Fragrance innovation

Where consumer-inspired innovation meets cutting-edge science

Delivering exceptional experiences through scents

Whether we're folding laundry, preparing our home for guests, or getting ready for a big night out, the scents we experience can transform everyday activities into magical moments. At dsm-firmenich, we're continuously innovating to create scents that delight consumers, spark cherished memories, and evoke positive emotions. 

We deliver this superior fragrance performance by developing state-of-the-art technologies and fragrance design solutions. We create synergistic and customizable innovations to help customers anticipate and fulfil the needs of today and tomorrow. And we enable brands to meet (and exceed) consumer expectations - across every moment, stage, and category. 

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The art of fragrance creation, powered by science

Our innovation always starts from our deep understanding of consumers and markets around the world. Then it's time to bring progress to life by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable. 

Thank to our global network of scientists, we're continuously developing game-changing, patented technologies and fragrance design solutions. In turn, we give perfumers the tools they need to create exceptional scents that bloom, enhance well-being and neutralize bad odors.

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Unique fragrance solutions for key consumer needs

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Long-lasting fragrance

Longer-lasting scent is the top consumer demand in most categories and applications. Our fragrance release technologies prolong the freshness experience in ways traditional perfumery can't.

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Malodor control

Unpleasant odors are a major consumer pain point. Our innovations neutralize undesirable smells: clearing the bad and revealing the good for an exceptional scent experience.

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Enhanced well-being

We know how to bottle that special feeling - harnessing the connection between olfactory perception and emotional benefits to deliver solutions proven to enhance people's well-being. 

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Blooming

Our bloom solutions enhance the impact of scents at key moments, reassuring consumers of a job well done.

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Cooling and beyond

Oral hygiene consumers want cool, fresh fragrances that reinforce the experience of hygiene efficacy and comfort. And we've got just the formula. 

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Microbiome care

As consumer awareness of skin science grows, we help customers develop personal care products with fragrance solutions that protect and work with the skin microbiome. 

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Holistic hygiene

Our fragrance innovations enable superior scents for enhanced hygiene experiences: empowering beauty consumers in their daily routines, and at meaningful moments. 

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Airborne enjoyment

The spaces around us are filled with scents carefully chosen to create a positive ambience. Our airborne delivery systems help evoke emotion and diffuse delight. 

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