The new AI tool that represents the future of fragrance formulations
Givaudan is transforming the way perfumers create with a trailblazing new tool. Reflecting our commitment to digital innovation and learning, ‘Carto’ uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help perfumers achieve better results than ever before.
Innovation has always been at the heart of Givaudan’s strategy. We are constantly looking for ways to leverage technological developments to enhance the way we work, and to delight our customers and consumers.
‘Carto’ enables perfumers to perform at the peak of their creativity, delivering on an idea almost as soon as they dream it. This intuitive and interactive system functions a bit like a game, making centuries’ worth of research available in a flash. Firstly, the perfumer uses a wide touchscreen to select which raw materials they wish to mix. A special robot then produces an instant sample, using real ingredients and the best possible formula, at a speed that would be impossible using traditional methods.
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Science meets art
Perfumers will always play a vital role in fragrance creation, and this pioneering new tool makes the process more efficient and enjoyable.
“‘Carto’ is a futuristic complement to our ancient craft allowing us to experiment with formulas more easily and effectively. Perfumers can use the new tool to create more freely allowing us to push the boundaries for fragrance creation.”
Yann Vasnier, Fine Fragrance Perfumer
In future, we are also planning to integrate consumer insights into ‘Carto’ to help our experts refine their creative accords even further.
Digital Factory in Paris
In January 2019, we opened our first ever Digital Factory in Paris. Located next to Station F, the largest start-up campus in the world, the aim of the Factory is to accelerate digital transformation and ensure that we remain at the forefront of innovation. It brings together Givaudan’s experts, partners and customers from all over the world to explore new ways to drive our business forward. ‘Carto’ features in the Factory’s Computer Aided Creation programme.
As part of our 2020 digital innovation strategy, both ‘Carto’ and the Digital Factory are helping us to push the boundaries of fragrance creation.
Read the media release about the opening of the Digital Factory