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Nov
The idea for Charenton Macerations has been lurking in my mind since I first heard Francine du Plessix Gray tell the story of Charenton Hospital well over a decade ago. It instantly fascinated me....
Posts by Douglas Bender
11
Nov
Do we really need another fragrance company? This was the question that weighed heavily on my mind as I contemplated opening the doors of Charenton Macerations.
Every year, the fragrance industry floods our noses with...
01
Nov
Douglas Bender '07
Douglas Bender calls himself a fragrance activist, and it’s easy to see why. Bender, who always knew he wanted to go into perfumery, has worked in virtually every facet of the...
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Aug
10th Anniversary Brings Recognition of Program and Graduates
The tenth anniversary milestone for the FIT Master’s degree program has inspired recognition of the program’s value to industry, and the contributions of its graduates. The celebration...
02
Aug
FiFi Tests Social Networking Waters
By Doug Bender
The Fragrance Foundation decided to test the social networking waters this year, offering fragrance fans on Facebook, Iqons*, and MySpace an insider’s view of The 36th Annual FiFi...
01
Apr
Notes from the Associate Board
The Future Will Be Integrated
By Douglas Bender
Convergence is causing a communication shift in today’s marketplace, while digital innovations are changing the shape of consumer relationships. These facts are compelling brands...
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Jan
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