Takasago appoints  Émilie Bouge as Senior Perfumer in Paris

FRANCE – Takasago, Japanese company specializing in flavors and fragrances, has nominated Émilie Bouge as its new Senior Perfumer at its Paris office, effective April 2025.

In her new position at Takasago, Bouge is expected to leverage her expertise to contribute to the company’s innovative fragrance development.

Spokesperson from Takasago stated, “Her creations are renowned for their architectural power, emotional depth and refined balance between nature and science.” 

Émilie Bouge brings a wealth of expertise and a rich heritage to her new role, having been born into a family from Grasse, France, with over two centuries of perfumery tradition. 

Throughout her career, Bouge has gained extensive experience in natural ingredients and has developed a deep understanding of the Middle Eastern market. 

She has worked internationally, including setting up an Indonesian laboratory during her tenure at Charabot, which was later acquired by Robertet. 

Her collaborations with prestigious brands such as Creed, Acqua di Parma, Trudon, and Xerjoff have earned her recognition for her creations.

Takasago joins Unilever’s collaborative growth initiative

Recently, Takasago participated in Unilever’s “Partner to Win” collaborative growth initiative, a strategic program designed to foster innovation and strengthen partnerships with key suppliers. 

This initiative emphasizes mutual growth and collaboration, aiming to address evolving consumer needs and dynamic market trends.

As part of this collaboration, Takasago has been recognized for its exceptional contributions, including being awarded the prestigious “Partner of the Year” accolade in 2025. 

This recognition highlights Takasago’s role in shaping Unilever’s new business models and its commitment to excellence in delivering high-quality solutions. 

The partnership focuses on areas such as sustainability, product innovation, and enhancing consumer experiences, aligning with Unilever’s goals of driving positive change in the industry.

Through this initiative, Takasago and Unilever are working together to address key challenges in the market, such as the demand for eco-friendly products and the need for innovative solutions in personal care, home care, and food and beverage sectors. 

Takasago manufactures and sells flavours, fragrances, aroma ingredients, and fine chemicals.

The company is committed to sustainability through its “Sustainability2030” plan, which focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, optimizing water usage, and promoting renewable energy.

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