Symrise recently inaugurated a new office in Barcelona, Spain. The space will serve as a hub for ideation, creativity, and collaboration for fragrances and cosmetic ingredients across the Scent & Care division.
The new 600 sqm creative hub is located in the heart of the city. According to Symrise, it has been designed to support close collaboration among colleagues and with customers, providing an inspiring space for the creation of innovative solutions that fulfil the needs of customers, brands, and consumers.
According to data from the Spanish Association of Perfumery and Cosmetics (Stanpa), the beauty market in Spain closed 2023 up 12.1% compared to 2022, exceeding the EUR10.4 billion (USD11.4 billion) mark for the first time. In the same period, exports reached EUR7.7 billion (USD8.45 billion), up 20%. Spain is the world’s second largest exporter of fragrances, after France.
“Opening the doors to this office marks an important and exciting milestone for Symrise Scent & Care,” says Timothy Kenny, President of Cosmetic Ingredients at Symrise. “As a leader in the cosmetic ingredients industry, we have committed ourselves to high proximity to our customers, understanding their needs, and delivering solutions that add value to their business in today’s dynamic markets. We are looking forward to embracing the opportunities of our new creative hub in Barcelona. It will enhance collaboration and enable high-quality innovation tailored to customers’ evolving demands.”
