From December 4th through 6th, 2025, lovers of niche fragrance intermingled with brand founders, perfumers, content creators, marketing professionals, and more. Fragrant accords permeated the air, rose and oud meeting jasmine, sandalwood, and warm gourmands. The occasion? ScentXplore 2025, the 7th edition of the International Niche Perfume Convention, held at Center415 in New York City.

March 8th is an annual celebration of women – their achievements, their broken boundaries, their inspirations. This International Women’s Day, Creative Director Amélie Montale offers insight into her experience as a female figure in the fragrance world, and how Mancera Parfums has empowered her to live freely and boldly.

The Fragrance Alliance Network will host a first-of-its-kind olfactive event for children at Skaggs Creative on Sunday, April 6. Hosted by Alexis Wintrob, it will be an immersive exploration through scent for ages 5 and up. Participants will engage with age-appropriate rollerballs and experience a reading of Wintrob’s series of children’s books that intertwine fragrance, magic, and the importance of kindness. 

Wintrob is a consultant who worked in fragrance and flavor trends at Proctor & Gamble...

Thameen London is an English fragrance house that’s been on the scene since 2013. Its library of scents is a collection of stories about British culture and heritage, and each perfume is backed by a passionate team of experts within the niche fragrance world.
Creative Director Christopher Chong, who’s been with the company since 2022, has brought a new perspective to the company’s brand, working hard to continue the storytelling aspect while infusing a fresh modernity into the perfumes and their...