Emphasis on umami scents

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.