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Mar 20, 2007 | 04:30 PM CDT
Scents of the Amazon: Replacing Rosewood in Perfumery? Part I*
Lauro Barata and Ruy Quadros de Carvalho explore the possibility of producing sustainable rosewood oil in Brazil
Mar 05, 2007 | 05:04 PM CST
Research Rebuttal: Gynecomastia & Essential Oils
Brian M. Lawrence answers questions raised by the recent New England Journal of Medicine report linking the use of lavender and tea tree oils to gynecomastia
Feb 26, 2007 | 10:25 AM CST
Progress in Essential Oils
By: Brian M. Lawrence
Lawrence discusses the composition of clementine oil (Citrus clementina) from Sicily, China, Uruguay, Japan and Corsica. In addition, Lawrence explores the composition of stoechas oil (Lavandula stoechas L.) from Morocco, Turkey and Tunisia.
Feb 01, 2007 | 05:47 PM CST
FMA Addresses Health Concerns of Essential Oils
The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States (FMA) has released this letter addressing the alleged link between gynecomastia and lavender and tee tree oils.
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 | 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.