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found in lighter and refreshing fragrances, with more active, energetic, and happy moods. Sweet notes (like vanilla and other gourmand notes) and white flowers are often associated with moments in our life when we need an extra punch of self-confidence, as they are usually present in perfumes with a more sensual profile - perfumes that enter the room even before the person that is wearing them walks in. Neither can we forget about spicy fragrances and those with a touch of amber, both worthy of any elegant perfume that represents empowerment and strength. In line with these trends, Iberchem is working on new research projects focused on combining the best possible fragrance with feelings of happiness and empowerment, in order to boost our emotional state and allow us to enjoy our own uniqueness and personal freedom. © FourPlus Media parfumplusmag.com and we are going to see a more sophisticated, modern, and groundbreaking rose. The rose-amber combination is going to be very trendy, because the modern amber molecules give a power punch to the rosy notes due to their dry nuances. OUD-INCENSE, SPIRITUALITY ON TOP Oud is one of the most (or maybe the most) important ingredients in the world of oriental perfumery. It has always been linked to the beauty of the fragrances, but also to their most spiritual and intangible facets. The most appealing combination is oud with incense, as they both have very characteristic emotional attributes. MOOD THERAPY, A MUST IN PERFUMERY The last big trend that I would like to highlight is what we call mood therapy, which is, essentially, associating different olfactory notes with different moods. For instance, we associate citrus and fresh notes, such as bergamot and mandarin, typically ❚ ANA GOMEZ PERFUMER AT P A R F U M P L U S 25