Fragrance Events Calendar 2026

A curated calendar of perfume festivals, trade shows, and industry gatherings happening around the world in 2026.

Last updated: February 2026



February
Fragrance Festival Malaysia

Open to Public

5–8 February
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Southeast Asia’s niche and artisan perfume festival, showcasing independent brands from across the region and beyond.
Scents Festival

Open to Public

10 & 23 February
Online
A virtual fragrance festival spread over two days, connecting perfume lovers and independent creators worldwide.
March
Enhala

Open to Public

6–8 March
Bucharest, Romania
Eastern Europe’s growing niche perfume expo, bringing together independent and artisan fragrance houses.
Scent and Soul

Open to Public

21 March
Karkkila, Finland
An intimate, one-day fragrance gathering in the Finnish countryside.
Fumed Expo

Open to Public

28–29 March
Chicago, USA
A fragrance expo in the American Midwest, celebrating niche and independent perfumery.
April
Notes Shanghai

Public & Pro

1–5 April
Shanghai, China
Asia’s premier niche perfume show, bridging Eastern and Western fragrance culture with exhibitors from around the globe.
Paris Perfume Week

Public & Pro

6–11 April
Paris, France
A week-long celebration of perfumery in the world’s fragrance capital, featuring exhibitions, masterclasses, and brand showcases.
May
Art Scent Spain

Open to Public

6–7 May
Madrid, Spain
A niche perfumery expo bringing artisan and independent fragrance brands to Spain.
Art Niche Expo

Open to Public

8–10 May
Timișoara, Romania
Romania’s second niche perfume expo of the year, focused on artistic and independent fragrance brands.
Arts and Olfaction Awards

Open to Public

May — date TBC
Annual awards ceremony recognising excellence in artisan, independent, and experimental perfumery from around the world.
Barnes Fragrance Fair

Open to Public

16 May
London, United Kingdom
A one-day indie fragrance fair in London, with a curated selection of independent perfumers and small-batch brands.
SIMPPAR

Professionals Only

26–27 May
Grasse, France
A trade show dedicated to perfumery raw materials, held in the historic heart of French perfume production. An essential stop for formulators and suppliers.
June
Esxence

Public & Pro

3–6 June
Milan, Italy
The world’s largest artistic perfumery event. A must-attend for anyone serious about niche fragrance, featuring hundreds of exhibitors from over 30 countries.
World Perfumery Congress

Professionals Only

23–26 June
Monterey, California, USA
The fragrance industry’s marquee professional event, bringing together perfumers, scientists, and executives for keynotes, workshops, and networking.
September
Pitti Fragranze

Public & Pro

11–13 September
Florence, Italy
One of the most prestigious niche perfume fairs in the world, held in the stunning Stazione Leopolda. A key event for discovering new brands and trends.
TFWA World Exhibition

Professionals Only

27 September – 1 October
Cannes, France
The global travel retail trade show. A major stage for mainstream and luxury fragrance brands targeting duty-free and airport channels.
October
EBS Mexico

Public & Pro

24–26 October
Mexico City, Mexico
A beauty and fragrance expo serving the growing Latin American market, featuring both established and emerging brands.
Beautyworld Middle East

Public & Pro

October — date TBC
Dubai, UAE
The Middle East’s largest beauty and fragrance trade fair, reflecting the region’s deep perfume culture and fast-growing market.
Paris Chinese Perfume Week

Public & Pro

October — date TBC
Paris, France
A dedicated event bridging Chinese and European perfumery, spotlighting Chinese fragrance brands and cultural exchange.
November
CosmoProf Asia

Professionals Only

11–13 November
Hong Kong, China
The Asian edition of the global beauty trade show, connecting fragrance and cosmetics professionals across the Asia-Pacific region.
MxScent

Open to Public

November — date TBC
Mexico City, Mexico
A niche fragrance expo in Mexico, celebrating the country’s emerging artisan perfume scene.
Polaris Expo

Open to Public

November — date TBC
Stockholm, Sweden
A Scandinavian niche perfume expo. Note: this year in Stockholm instead of its usual location.
CosmoProf Worldwide

Professionals Only

26–28 November
Bologna, Italy
One of the world’s largest beauty trade shows, with a significant fragrance and raw materials section. A key B2B event for the industry.
December
Paris Middle East Perfume Week

Public & Pro

December — date TBC
Paris, France
A showcase of Middle Eastern perfumery in Paris, highlighting the rich oud, incense, and bakhoor traditions alongside contemporary creations.
ScentXPlore

Open to Public

December — date TBC
New York, USA
A niche perfume discovery event in New York City, inviting fragrance enthusiasts to explore independent brands.
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