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Scentium is a flavour house and aroma manufacturer. We are not a food brand. We create flavours for manufacturers and brands worldwide (beverages, confectionery, sweet and savoury products, and more). We work closely with food brands globally to deliver new product launches that meet consumer expectations through innovation.
We have a team of flavourists working alongside experts and R&D teams to ensure the performance of our aromas, as well as a marketing team that closely tracks new launches and trends across every region of the world.
Our sales team, made up of hundreds of representatives, is strategically located worldwide, reaching 120 countries. We operate 25 facilities, including 11 production plants across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Contact our sales team to start developing your own exclusive flavour. We produce tailor-made solutions to offer our clients aromas at a fair price.
Founded in 1985 by three industry experts—José Robles, Miguel Román, and Ramón Fernández—Iberchem Group is a leading company in the fragrance and flavour industry, with 25 facilities worldwide and presence in more than 120 countries.
In 2000, the financial backing of major investment funds enabled the company to grow at an unprecedented pace without compromising the principles and values on which it was founded. In 2020, Iberchem Group joined the Croda family to further accelerate its expansion strategy and create greater value for its customers.
The Iberchem Group, which includes the global fragrance company Iberchem, the fragrance house Parfex, and Scentium for flavours, is part of the Croda group, working together to generate new synergies and deliver creative solutions for clients and consumers worldwide.
Scentium has been “A Croda Brand” since joining the Croda family in 2020 to further accelerate its expansion strategy and create additional value for its customers.
Croda International Plc is a global specialty ingredients supplier focused on the beauty and personal care industry, among others. Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Cowick, United Kingdom, it has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1964.
Choosing the right flavour depends on factors such as the product type and category, the target audience, the market where it will be sold, regulations, functional benefits, and price, among others.
To support this process, our marketing and evaluation experts work closely with laboratory technicians and scientists to advise clients on market trends, product development, naming, packaging, and olfactory profiles that are likely to succeed in the market, all previously developed by our team of flavourists.
A natural flavour comes directly from natural sources such as plants or fruits, while an artificial flavour is a chemical substance created in a laboratory to imitate a natural smell or to create an entirely new one. The main difference lies in their origin: natural flavours are extracted, while artificial ones are synthesized.