Industry Resources and Links
The Scent Marketing Institute is the only professional association that supports and facilitates the development and implementation of Scent Branding efforts and scent-centered marketing strategies.
International Fragrance Association (IFRA)
IFRA, the International Fragrance Association, is the official representative body of the fragrance industry worldwide. Its main purpose is to ensure the safety of fragrance materials through a dedicated science program. This focus on fragrance safety helps both the consumer and the environment.
Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM)
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM)
generates, evaluates and distributes
scientific data on the
safetyassessment of fragrance rawmaterials found in
perfumes, cosmetics, shampoos, creams, detergents, air fresheners, candles and
other personal and household products.
Monnell Chemical Senses Center
The Monell Center is a non-profit independent scientific institute dedicated to interdisciplinary basic research on the senses of taste, smell, and chemosensory irritation.
The Sense of Smell Institute's mission is to be a leading global resource relating to the sense of smell and its importance to human psychology, behavior and quality of life. We encourage exploration into the broader multisensory context of smell, including its interplay with taste.
The Fragrance Foundation is the non-profit, educational arm of the international fragrance industry, and devotes its energies to creating an atmosphere of understanding and appreciation of the benefits and pleasures of fragrance in all its many forms.
The European Flavour and Fragrance Association (EFFA)
The statutory purpose and function of EFFA is to represent the interests of the Member Associations and the global flavour and fragrance industry in all relevant forums - EU administrators and their scientific advisors; politicians; customer associations, the authorities and professional bodies of the EU.
