A visit to Esxence, the annual niche fragrance expo in Milan, is always one of the highlights of Aspects’ fragrance year. Not only is it an amazing opportunity to scout out new brands and get a preview of upcoming trends, we also have the pleasure of seeing our wonderful brand owners and discovering what delights they have in store for the coming year. Esxence 2019 was busier than ever with over 200 brands on display! A different floor layout made it easier to distinguish the newbies from the more established brands (we loved the 'Spotlight' selection of brands from around the world) while the innovative Experience Lab served as a testing ground for fledgling brands from the fragrance, skincare, make-up and hair care sectors. Between the talks, demonstrations and surprise appearances, it was enough to make the heart of any fragrance lover sing!