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IFF Introduces AQUASCENT™: Advanced Water-Based Fragrance Technology

Business Wire•30/09/2026•03:00 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤AQUASCENT™ supports fragrance loads up to 25%, versus up to 15% for comparable systems
  • ➤AQUASCENT™ introduces IFF’s vegan, water-based carrier for fine fragrance
  • ➤AQUASCENT™ maintains visual clarity in high-concentration water-based formulations
  • ➤Concentrate-only shipping can reduce transported volume, weight and CO(2) emissions

Expert Statements

Sabrya Meflah, President of Fine Fragrance for IFF Scent

“AQUASCENT™ reflects our continued investment in new scent technologies and formats that create compelling fragrance experiences while supporting the industry’s growing focus on sustainability. This technology illustrates our ambition to set a new standard for how fragrance is created, delivered and experienced.”

Fatimata Dembele-Kuntzmann, Ph.D., Senior Technical Manager for IFF Scent

“AQUASCENT™ approaches water-based fragrance as a complete fine fragrance system, balancing olfactive performance and visual clarity and a concentrated format designed for efficient transportation. For brands, that means the opportunity to embrace a growing fragrance format without compromising the qualities that define the fine fragrance experience.”

IFF Introduces AQUASCENT™: Advanced Water-Based Fragrance Technology

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