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Jan 02, 2007 | 09:55 AM CST
Progress in Essential Oils
By: Brian M. Lawrence
Lawrence discusses the composition of fennel oil (Foeniculum vulgare) from Poland, Iran, Israel, Portugal, South Africa, India and Hungary. In addition, Lawrence explores the composition of patchouli oil (Pogostemon cablin) from China, Indonesia, India and France. Finally, Lawrence talks about Spanish sage oil (Salvia lavandulaefolia) from Spain and Morocco.
Jan 02, 2007 | 09:11 AM CST
The Chemistry of F&F: Physiological Coolants
By: Steve Pringle and David Brassington, Oxford Ch…
New materials and emerging applications. Physiological cooling agents act in a number of ways. In a flavor or fragrance they can be the first impact, leaving a cool sensation on the palate or skin prior to the main aroma being imparted.
Dec 29, 2006 | 03:22 PM CST
Perfumer’s Notes: Javanol
By: Jerzy Bajgrowicz and Antoine Gaillard, Givauda…
The growing scarcity—and resulting increased price—of sandalwood oil explains the fragrance industry’s continuous search for synthetic substitutes. Javanol (Givaudan), prepared from naturally occurring α-pinene, represents a new tool in terms of performance and naturalness of scent. Here we learn the importance of sandalwood for perfumery, its synthetic substitutes, the discovery and use of Javanol.
Dec 29, 2006 | 03:08 PM CST
Regulatory Happenings on the Horizon
By: Jeb Gleason-Allured, Editor
One of the biggest challenges facing perfumers and flavorists today is the constant change in regulations. In fact, in order to keep track of and address the barrage of new regulations, most companies have set up their own regulatory departments. Among the most important regulatory issues in the past couple of years has been REACH (Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals).
Dec 29, 2006 | 02:43 PM CST
Scent outlook: The 7 Best Things About Fine Fragrance Now
By: Victoria Frolova
Victoria Frolova is an editor, a fragrance consultant and the founder of boisdejasmin.com, an in-depth perfume blog containing fragrance reviews, industry interviews, essays on raw materials and perfume history. Here she presents (in no particular order) her picks for the best of the current trends in the fine fragrance world.
Dec 29, 2006 | 02:40 PM CST
Fragrance outlook: Noir to Niche
By: Jeb Gleason-Allured, Editor
From “black” fragrances to limited-edition scents, the future of perfume lies in the unique and surprising. drom fragrances’ Tribeca (New York) fine fragrance studio is unique for a number of reasons, including its open floor plan and perfumers’ bar—a sort of shared work space that encourages interaction among noses.
Dec 29, 2006 | 02:18 PM CST
Seeking innovation: New Sensations
By: Jeb Gleason-Allured, Editor
One F&F company explores Africa for new and novel sensory profiles. Robertet USA president Peter Lombardo says, “In today’s very competitive environment, perfumers and flavorists constantly are searching for novel raw materials and accords, thus establishing new trends in fragrances and flavors for our customers.” To that end, the company implemented its CosmAfrica program, seeking new F&F materials (and thus profiles) in South Africa.
Nov 27, 2006 | 12:53 PM CST
Progress in Essential Oils
By: Brian M. Lawrence
In every issue, essential oil expert Brian Lawrence examines and reviews the studies published by authors on a wide variety of essential oils. He explores the studies' results and notes when something is incorrect or needs further study. In this issue, Lawrence covers: calendula oil (Calendula officinalis L.).
Oct 25, 2006 | 11:43 AM CDT
Progress in Essential Oils
By: Brian M. Lawrence, consultant
In every issue, essential oil expert Brian Lawrence examines and reviews the studies published by authors on a wide variety of essential oils. He explores the studies' results and notes when something is incorrect or needs further study. In this issue, Lawrence covers: genet oil (Spartium junceum L.) from Italy; sambac oil (Jasminum sambac L. Aiton) and extracts from China and India; lemon myrtle oil (Backhousia citriodora F.Muell.) from Australia; and tangerine oil (Citrus reticulata Blanco and Citrus tangerina) from Florida, China, Kenya, Vietnam and Mexico.
Oct 25, 2006 | 11:24 AM CDT
Patchouly Oil, Absolute and Aroma chemicals: Part I
By: Danute Pajaujis Anonis (Chemist Perfumer)
Patchouli is a valuable perfume material used in traditional and contemporary women’s and men’s fragrances, as well as in cosmetic and soap perfumes. The word “patchouli” (also “patchouli”) in Tamil is paccilai: paccu (green) + ilai (leaf).* Patchouli is known in India as putchaput and in Hindustan as pacholi.