Givaudan unveils new natural fragrance ingredient
This innovation highlights the company’s strategic focus on natural ingredients and its dedication to advancing the boundaries of fragrance development.
SWITZERLAND – Givaudan has introduced Labdanum Absolute SIGNature1, a new natural fragrance ingredient developed by its House of Naturals in Grasse, France.
This ingredient is crafted to deliver a true-to-nature cistus scent that evokes the sunny warmth of the Mediterranean shores.
Extracted from cistus plants native to Andalusia, Spain, the absolute features a distinctive olfactory profile with dry, lingering amber facets enriched by woody and mineral nuances, making it ideal for personal care and fine fragrance applications.
The production process emphasizes sustainability and tradition, with the cistus plants hand-harvested through selective cutting to preserve the cultural heritage and environment of Andalusia.
Camenen stated, “Our innovation team has leveraged advanced engineering processes to elevate the crude cistus extract into a highly refined labdanum absolute.”
“This breakthrough exemplifies our strategic focus on delivering high-performance raw materials that drive value for our customers and demonstrates our commitment to pushing the boundaries of the natural ingredients industry.”
The raw material is processed locally at Givaudan’s factory near Seville, reinforcing the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
The Labdanum Absolute SIGNature1 represents a high-performance raw material refined through advanced engineering, elevating the crude extract into a sophisticated fragrance ingredient that stands out in Givaudan’s portfolio.
The launch aligns with Givaudan’s broader emphasis on craftsmanship, sustainable sourcing, and unique olfactory experiences, positioning the Labdanum Absolute SIGNature1 as a premium, market-wide accessible ingredient for the fragrance industry.
Givaudan H1 FY25 financial highlight
Givaudan recently reported sales of CHF 3,864 million(USD 4.84 billion) for the first half of fiscal year 2025, marking a 6.3% increase on a like-for-like basis and a 3.4% rise in Swiss francs compared to the same period last year.
According to Givaudan, this growth was driven by strong performance across all business units, geographies, and customer groups, with notable outperformance in the Fine Fragrance segment and a 10% like-for-like increase in high-growth markets.
The company’s net profit reached CHF 592 million (USD 742.78 million), slightly up from CHF 588 million (USD 735 million) the previous year, with a stable net income margin of 15.3% of sales.
Givaudan’s two main divisions showed significant growth: the Fragrance & Beauty division’s sales rose 8.6% like-for-like to CHF 1.955 billion (USD 2.44 billion), while the Taste & Wellbeing division increased by 4.1% to CHF 1.91 billion(USD 2.39 billion).
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