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Speaking Scents MOELLHAUSEN, A HISTORIC leader in the global flavours and fragrances industry, has thrived for nearly 60 years, blending Italian excellence with Middle Eastern traditions. With a strong presence in Dubai for over 20 years, the company bridges the olfactory cultures of both regions. Their motto, "The Chemistry of Emotions," emphasises the power of scent in shaping human experience. Driven by creativity and pragmatism, Moellhausen's success stems from its team’s innovative spirit. We spoke with President Andrea Ghezzi and R&D Director Dominique Moellhausen, gaining insight into their approach to supporting selective perfumery and beauty brands in over 80 countries. With Moellhausen, the Italian style blends with the spirit of the Middle East, the crossroads of an olfactory culture where perfume becomes a very modern art form PERFECTFUSION: MADEINITALY MEETSTHE MIDDLE EAST PARFUMPLUS : ANDREA GHEZZI, CAN YOU TELL US IN A FEW WORDS ABOUT MOELLHAUSEN AND WHAT ITS CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS ARE? Andrea Ghezzi : Moellhausen is not just the company name, but also a family name. While proudly family-run, it has grown into a multinational corporation known for its expertise in raw materials, with 3,200 in stock, making it a market leader. As a standard bearer of Made in Italy, our strength lies in delivering excellent results in fragrance creation. We are a young, growing company, and within a year, we will open a new 20,000 m2 plant near Milan, marketing a milestone in European perfumery and driving our international expansion and process optimisation. P A R F U M P L U S 36