The Perfumer’s Studio at Los Angeles hosted a talk & discussion with Claus Noppeney entitled: “Indie Perfume: Disruption and Dissent”. Sharing recent findings from Esxence (Milan), Dr. Noppeney lead a discussion and surveyed the attendants as part of his ongoing research into the creative practices and business models of independent and artisan perfumers, and the disruptive role their production is having on the wider luxury industry.
The presentation followed the outlined set of questions. In particular, the question of a bubble in niche perfumery provoked a vivid discussion among the attendants:
