Smells Like (Dirty) Money

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Four of the largest fragrance and flavor manufacturers in the world are under investigation for price-fixing ingredients and materials used to make fragrance.  This class action complaint was filed by Crimson Candle Supply against the following fragrance suppliers:

  • Givaudan
  • Firmenich
  • Agilex
  • Ungerer
  • Custom Essence
  • IFF
  • Symrise

Read the full document HERE.

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