Arylessence Targets Fragrances To “Deep Trends” In Consumer Marketplace
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Consumers continue to champion "greenness" and social responsibility while seeking value and personal care that is sensitive to their individual wants and needs, according to the 2009 TrendWatch report from fragrance developer Arylessence
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