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Neroli in Perfumery

Neroli oil is obtained from the bitter orange tree blossoms by distillation. Nero]i plays an important role in classical and modem colognes, It is also used as a component in various women’s and men’s fragrances. Neroli is an expensive flower oil, and synthetic compounds are used to cut or to replace entirely the natural oil in less expensive fragrances and colognes.

Perfumer Aurélie Marel loves to play with neroli in all types of formulations and various applications.

Sozio Perfumer Shares Neroli's Versatility in Fine Fragrance Formulation

Aurélie Marel shares, "Neroli makes me feel good; I love to play with it in all types of formulations and various applications."

Geraniol

Geraniol is one of the most organoleptically complicated aroma chemicals found on the market today and shows its complex nature by tbe number of geraniol grades offered. The product we refer to as “geraniol” is in reality a mixture of two cis-trans isomers properly named geraniol (trans) and nerol (cis).

Tetrahydrofuran and Tetrahydropyran Derivatives as Odor Substances

In summary, over the past few years many terpenoid THF and THP derivatives have been both synthesized and characterized in nature. Some of them have been shown to demonstrate unique sensory properties, and together with their stability, they have attracted the attention of even the most fastidious of perfumers

New Techniques: the Future of Citrus

Developments in oil processing for citrus flavors and fragrances. Citrus oils are some of the most commonly used flavor and fragrance ingredients. Containing characteristic properties, citrus oils impart fresh, zesty notes to many types of foods, beverages, household cleaning products, toiletries and fragrances.

Detection of new trace constituents in the essential oils of Cymbopogon flexuosus

The essential oil of lemongrass is derived chiefly from two important species of Cymbopogon, C. flexuosus, which has been the subject of numerous investigations, and C. citratus, C. flexuosus (Stend.) Wats (sym. Andropogon nardus var. flexuosus Hack), is native to India. Its two strains, SD-68 and OD-19, which have been cultivated at our Kukrail Research Farm, Lucknow, were examined by gas chromatography and the presence of new trace constituents was established for the first time.

Progress in Essential Oils: Basil Oil, Part 2

The present article is part two in a series of two that provides the findings of various researchers on the chemical constituents in basil oil. Part 1 appeared in the May 2014 edition of Perfumer & Flavorist.

Fragrances Through Hydrochlorination of Terpenes

Among the reactions that have enriched terpene chemlstry, perhaps the simplest and one of the outstanding is hydrochlorination. This reaction has been used for structural elucidation, for derivatization to identify and/or purify terpenes and for synthesizing perfumery chemicals. How the application of hydrochlorination on terpenes has unearthed the treasure caves of fragrances is a vibrant chapter worthy of portrayal.

A New Method of Separation of Citral from Lemongrass Oil

Although many methods are known for the separation of citral from lemongrass (Cymbopogen flexuosus) oil, like fractional distillation, adduct formation and regeneration, the purity and the yield of citral as separated are not satisfactory. A new method for separation of citral in pure form and in near quantitative yield uses the column chromatographic technique. This method may also be adapted for large scale separation of citral and hence can be of commercial importance.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Grapefruit Oil

This month's issues discusses the chemical composition of grapefruit oil.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Spanish Marjoram Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of Spanish marjoram oil.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Spike Lavender

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia Medic).

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Progress in Essential Oils: Lemon Verbena Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of lemon verbena oil.

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F&F Literature Review: Natural Progression in Extraction, Production and Research

A brief look at the literature gives some indication of health and wellness drivers, including natural extraction, production and modification processes; authentication techniques; and even biometric efficacy research.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Rosewood or Bois-de-Rose Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of rosewood oil.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Ylang Ylang and Cananga oil

This month's column discusses the chemical compositions of ylang ylang and cananga oil.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Spanish Sage Oil

Sage has been used as a spice and medicine throughout history with its use, growing in a variety of flavor and fragrance applications. This month, we take a closer look at the chemical constituents of pure and hybrid Spanish sage oils.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Myrica Gale

Adored by beavers, once found in beers of north western Germany during the Middle Ages and used as an effective insect repellant or a perfumery ingredient, myrica gale oil's constituents can shed new light to formulators on other ways it can be used in F&F.

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