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PP: IN A COMPETITIVE GLOBAL LANDSCAPE, WHAT DISTINGUISHES DÜLLBERG FROM OTHER COMPOSITION HOUSES IN TERMS OF CREATIVITY, AGILITY OR CLIENT COLLABORATION? MZ: We are more than a fragrance house. Düllberg is redefining how the fragrance industry by placing partnerships and value at the core of its mission. We aim to be the go-to partner—where brands walk in with ideas and walk out with a finished product. While brands focus on selling and marketing, we bring together the best service providers to deliver a full-fledged new product development experience. That is the future—and we are building it today. PP: HOW IS DÜLLBERG’S GERMAN HERITAGE OF PRECISION AND CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH A CONTEMPORARY, GLOBALLY RELEVANT CREATIVE VISION IN THE LATEST PROJECTS? MZ: Unlike companies that simply trade raw materials, we operate our own distillation units and a GMP-certified pharma facility. This enables us to develop proprietary natural captives, with our scientists continuously refining and creating olfactively enhanced natural ingredients. We actively source unique materials, including CITES-certified natural ouds used in many of our oriental fragrances. At the same time, our perfumers stay closely connected to the global fragrance scene, constantly creating scents that are relevant today and stable for tomorrow. PP: AS BRANDS EVOLVE BEYOND PURELY COMMERCIAL GOALS, WHAT ARE THEY TRULY SEEKING TODAY, AND WHAT LESSONS FROM THIS PAST YEAR WILL GUIDE DÜLLBERG’S DIRECTION IN THE YEARS TO COME? MZ: The only constant in fragrance is change, and that is its greatest complexity. Trends and preferences now shift overnight, fuelled by the unprecedented influence of social media. Consumers are spending more time with content, but they are also becoming more informed. Düllberg aims to be an educational platform, not just a fragrance-making house. Through strategic partnerships over the coming years, we are focused on meeting evolving market needs and becoming a resourceful partner that adds value to brands, teams and customers alike. PP: WHAT MESSAGE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE WITH PARFUMPLUS READERS? MZ: The future of fragrance is Düllberg. 2025 was exceptional, but 2026 will be outstanding. We will be present at more events worldwide and continue to push the limits of what’s possible in the fragrance industry. There are many surprises ahead, so keep an eye on ParfumPlus—we truly value our partnership with the magazine and its incredible team. parfumplusmag.com ”The only constant in fragrance is change, and that is its greatest complexity“ P A R F U M P L U S 16