British Society of Perfumers

The BSP Council is excited to welcome everyone back from the summer break, and what better time to introduce our team and their roles! Denise McLaverty MSc, FRSA, President julie Dunkley, Immediate Past President Virginie Daniau, Vice President Matthew Williams, Honorary Treasurer Alexandra Birden, Interim Honorary Secretary Hayley Forster, Marketing Team Tina Hotchin, Communications & Website Management Peter Malton, Strategy & Transformation Christina Koutsoudaki, Events & Social Media Management Matthieu Meneuvrier, Creative Events Mustafa Varcin PhD, Operations & Delivery Inga Raftery, Membeship Secretary Jean-Charles Mignon, International Relations Elizabeth Dowden, Administration Manager A very warm welcome to our newest Council member Matthieu Meneuvrier. We look forward to sharing ideas and working together. If you want to learn more about our Council Members, https://lnkd.in/gEDxEikT Interested in joining us and becoming a member of the British Society of Perfumers? Learn how https://lnkd.in/eFVCEE5F

Did you know one of the oldest continuously running perfume houses in the world is based in London? Or that functional fragrances play a major role in their traditions? Discover this fascinating story in the first of a three-part series on the British Approach to Perfumery. #artisticperfumery #nicheperfumery #perfume #fragrance #fragrancecommunity #nichefragrances #parfums #luxurygoods #profumi #nicheperfume #perfumelovers #fraghead #nichescent #fragfam #art #creative #essencional #britishfragrance #nichebrands #artisticbrands #history #perfumeproduction Samuel Gearing Nick Steward GALLIVANT Silvio Levi Chiara Toniello Simon French Persolaise // Dariush Alavi Stephen Gray British Society of Perfumers The Perfume Society Fragrances of the World The Fragrance Foundation UK

Alain Delon (1935-2024), the iconic French actor known for his roles in classic films like "Le Samouraï", "Plein Soleil" and "The Leopard", extended his influence beyond cinema into the world of fragrances. His association with perfumes began in the early 1980s, when he launched his own line of fragrances under his name. His most notable fragrance, "Alain Delon," was introduced in 1980. It was a men's fragrance that embodied the actor's image of elegance, sophistication, and a certain French charm.  Alain Delon fragrances were made in collaboration with perfumers like Mark Buxton, Gerard Anthony, Lucien Schenck, Christine Nagel and Maurice Roucel. Delon's allure as a classic symbol of masculine elegance and his international appeal made him a desirable figure for other fragrance campaigns over the years. #cinema #perfumery #alaindelon

BSP President Denise McLaverty MSc, FRSA in conversation with Jenna Troyli of Perfumer & Flavorist+ on the upcoming trip to Seville for the Cistus harvesting event in association with BIOLANDES. To register: https://lnkd.in/eBDfvfsR https://lnkd.in/dBVqkdi4

The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have reached a provisional agreement on the revision of the EU Regulation on the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Chemical Substances and Mixtures (CLP, Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008). Among various updates, they finalised their position on the classification of More than One Constituent Substances (MOCS). This directly impacts natural products extracted from plants, including Essential Oils. The proposal states that the classification of MOCS should follow the same rules as mixtures when data on individual constituents is available for specific hazards. If any single constituent of MOCS in plant extracts were to be classified as carcinogenic, reprotoxic, mutagenic or as an endocrine disruptor under the revised CLP Regulation, then the harmful classification would extend to the entire substance. This would be irrespective of any data which points to the absence or lesser severity of these hazardous properties to the substance as a whole. That's why EFEO - European Federation of Essential Oils and IFEAT - The International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades are urgently calling on industry partners and associations, academic and independent experts to join us - to assemble the necessary expertise and data and to assist with financial support to continue this work so that the derogation from MOCS for plant extracts remains in its current form. We need your support to gather scientific evidence demonstrating that the whole is not always the sum of its parts when it comes to plant extracts. This will help us maintain the crucial derogation for MOCS. Let's work together to protect this vital industry. Please reach out if you can contribute expertise, data, or financial support. Visit https://lnkd.in/evmb3dEy to find out more and join in this effort to protect essentials! #ProtectEssentials #essentialoils #plantbased #naturals #EUregulations #CLP #industry #science #collaboration #sustainability #MOCS CEHTRA CIHEF Consortium Huiles Essentielles

Bookings are now open: https://lnkd.in/eBDfvfsR - for members - for industry professionals - for sister societies Society Of Cosmetic Scientists, The British Society of Flavourists, American Society of Perfumers, SFP Société Française des Parfumeurs, SIPC (Société Internationale des Parfumeurs-Créateurs), Osmothèque Conservatoire International des Parfums Secure your place!

An Exclusive Invitation from the BSP to members, but also now open to our affiliated societies and industry professionals who may also wish to attend. A fantastic opportunity - we’d love to see you in Seville!☀️👃🏻🌱🇪🇸 For more details visit:  https://lnkd.in/e-9WztQg Join the British Society of Perfumers for a Trip to Seville, to Discover the Magic of Cistus Harvesting. With the save the date already in your diaries, we are delighted to update you about this unmissable opportunity provided in collaboration with and hosted by the BSP and Biolandes, Spain. This exclusive offer is your chance to immerse yourself in the world of aromatic plant extracts; to witness and experience the enchanting process of Cistus (Cistus ladaniferus aka Rock Rose) harvesting and distillation. This exclusive invitation is on a first come first served basis. There are a very limited number of spaces available so to avoid disappointment secure your place now. BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY: https://lnkd.in/eBDfvfsR

🌞✨ Happy Summer from the British Society of Perfumers! ✨🌞 We hope you're enjoying every moment of this beautiful season. Whether you're relaxing at the beach, exploring nature, or simply soaking up the sun, we wish you a joyful and fragrant summer! While you enjoy your summer adventures, we want to let you know that we're still working hard behind the scenes on some amazing events coming up. Stay tuned for exciting updates and be ready for some delightful surprises that will tickle your senses! Have a wonderful summer and keep spreading the joy of fragrance! 🌺🍃

"A new study reveals that infants use their mother’s scent to enhance facial recognition. This ability to integrate sensory cues improves significantly between four and twelve months of age. Researchers found that younger infants rely heavily on their mother’s scent, while older infants depend more on visual information alone. The findings highlight the importance of multisensory exposure for early cognitive development." https://lnkd.in/g5kA8M32 #science #olfaction #research

Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, Inc. (RIFM) has released a video detailing exposure to fragrance ingredients which is very low in the consumer products. https://lnkd.in/drna8x76