Nekaroma at SIMPPAR 2026: Insights into Essential Oils, Patchouli Oil & Fragrance Ingredients

Nekaroma attended SIMPPAR 2026, held in Grasse, France, on May 26–27, 2026, as part of our commitment to staying connected with developments across the global essential oils, aroma chemicals, and fragrance ingredients industry.

Recognized as one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to perfumery raw materials, SIMPPAR brings together essential oil producers, aroma chemical manufacturers, fragrance houses, perfumers, sourcing professionals, and ingredient suppliers from around the world. The event provides a valuable platform to exchange perspectives, explore innovations, and stay informed about developments shaping the future of the fragrance industry.

Throughout the exhibition and conference sessions, discussions increasingly focused on natural ingredients, sustainable sourcing, traceability, and supply chain transparency. As consumer preferences continue to evolve, fragrance and personal care brands are placing greater emphasis on understanding ingredient origins, ensuring supply reliability, and building more transparent sourcing practices.

Several exhibitors showcased innovations in natural extracts and specialty fragrance ingredients, reflecting growing interest in nature-derived materials across fragrance, beauty, and personal care applications. At the same time, industry conversations highlighted the increasing importance of ingredient standardization and value-added processing to support consistent product performance and long-term supply partnerships.

One of the most discussed natural ingredients throughout the event was Patchouli Oil, which remains a cornerstone material in modern perfumery. Widely valued for its distinctive olfactory profile and versatility in fragrance formulations, patchouli continues to play an important role across fine fragrance, personal care, and home care applications.

These discussions further reinforced Indonesia’s position as one of the world’s leading sources of high-quality patchouli oil and a key origin within the global fragrance supply chain. Industry participants also highlighted the continued relevance of Indonesian essential oils, particularly Patchouli Oil and Java Citronella Oil which are recognized for their unique characteristics, consistent performance, and long-standing use in fragrance applications worldwide.

Beyond ingredient performance, conversations throughout the industry increasingly centered on ingredient stories, origin transparency, and traceability. As sourcing requirements continue to evolve, companies are placing greater emphasis on understanding where ingredients come from, how they are produced, and how supply chains can support long-term sustainability and reliability.

Held in Grasse, widely recognized as the historic capital of perfumer, SIMPPAR 2026 also provided valuable opportunities to observe how fragrance houses, ingredient suppliers, and innovation teams are responding to changing market expectations and emerging consumer trends.

For Nekaroma, attending SIMPPAR 2026 was an opportunity to strengthen industry connections, gain insight into evolving market developments, and stay close to the trends shaping the future of essential oils, aroma chemicals, and fragrance ingredients.

As an Indonesian supplier of essential oils and aroma chemicals, Nekaroma remains committed to delivering quality-focused sourcing, standardized materials, and reliable aroma solutions for fragrance, skincare, personal care, and home care applications.

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