Givaudan launches Z-biome™, the first microbiome-centered fragrance technologies

Givaudan is proud to launch the Z-biome™ Platform, the first microbiome-centred fragrance technologies in the industry. As more and more people believe that wellbeing is connected to the health of the skin, scientists and perfumers have created two innovative technologies, My Z-biome™ and Z-biome™ Deo, to ensure consumers can choose not only beautiful scents, but also microbiome-friendly fragrances across a range of personal care products and body deodorants.

Givaudan introduces the first fragrance technologies to address the skin microbiome following consumer desires to protect their skin’s microbiome. My Z-biome™ is a fragrance design tool that allows Givaudan perfumers to craft microbiome-friendly fragrances that take special consideration of the skin’s microflora. The Z-biome™ Deo technology is specifically for personal hygiene and allows the creation of microbiome-friendly and deo-effective fragrances. Z-biome™ Deo is based on more than 30 years of expertise in malodour counteraction research to effectively combat sweat malodour while respecting the natural perspiration process.

“We always try to develop new technologies which are relevant to consumers’ needs, so the new Z-biome™ platform helps address the desire to protect the skin microbiome as well as enhancing overall wellbeing. We’re very proud of developing these new technologies that are in line with our purpose of creating for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature.”

Jeremy Compton, Global Head of Science & Technology, Fragrances

The new fragrance technologies are the result of extensive testing of raw perfumery ingredients for their impact on the skin’s most common bacteria population, paired with the expertise of our skilled team of perfumers. The Z-biome™ Platform will help customers create products that take care of the skin and work in harmony with the skin’s natural microbiome.

About Givaudan
Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances, with its heritage stretching back over 250 years, the Company has a long history of innovating tastes and scents. From a favourite drink to your daily meal, from prestige perfumes to cosmetics and laundry care, its creations inspire emotions and delight millions of consumers the world over. The Company is committed to driving purpose-led, long-term growth while leading the way to improve happiness and health for people and nature. In the fiscal year 2020, the Company employed almost 16,000 people worldwide and achieved sales of CHF 6.3 billion and a free cash flow of 12.8% of sales. Let’s imagine together on www.givaudan.com.

About Givaudan Fragrance & Beauty
Driven by passion and innovation, Givaudan Fragrance & Beauty aims to bring delightful and memorable sensorial experiences to consumers around the world. Currently present in all major markets, we strive to be the creative partner of choice for customers not only in personal, fabric, hygiene and home care but also in fine fragrances and beauty overall. As the global leader in fragrance creation, the Company is committed to creating fragrances and beauty products for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Our customers benefit from our expertise in three business units: Fine Fragrances, Consumer Products, and Fragrance Ingredients and Cosmetics Ingredients. We invite you to ‘engage your senses’ and learn more at www.givaudan.com/fragrance-beauty.

For further information please contact
Marie Laure André, Fragrance & Beauty Communications
T +33 1 3998 4477
E marie-laure.andre@givaudan.com