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Section: Fragrance

Honeysuckle in Perfumery and Cosmetics

Honeysuckle belongs to the family of floral odors like lilac and lily of the valley for which there are no natural materials available and are considered important in perfumery. In the past honeysuckle absolute produced commercially in small quantities was used in deluxe fragrances. The advent of aromatic chemicals enabled the perfumer to develop synthetic compounds, which are now used in perfumery.

Raw Material Bulletin: December 2015

This monthly round-up of new raw material introductions ranges from methional and hazeltone, to a honey ingredient.

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Recovering a Sense of Smell

The following literature examines how researchers and physicians are attempting to treat anosmia through nasal implants, gene therapy and honey applications.

Immortelle’s Sustainable Resurgence

Perhaps falling under the spell of immortelle’s evocative name, perfumers’ and flavorists’ creativity is breathing new life into a small fragrant shrub from the Mediterranean.

Raw Material Bulletin: May 2015

This month's raw materials include natural vegetarian beef broth, natural acidity blocker-4, Ethyl myristate, natural, 98%, FG and more.

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Sweet Pea (Pois de Senteur) in Perfumery

Sweet Pea is a late comer to perfumery, compared with jasmin, rose, violet and other florals. No natural sweet pea flower oil is available, and therefore only synthetic sweet pea compounds are used in perfumery.

Raw Material Bulletin: January 2015

This month's article includes natural methylthiohexanoate, cardamom extract, kumquat base, ester gum 8BG and more.

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Fragrance Outlook: Noir to Niche

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.

Material Review: In Search of Rocky Mountain Juniper

The characteristics and uses of a unique botanical extract.

Raw Material Bulletin: September 2014

Raw Material Bulletin: Symrise, SAFC and more

A stop at Spice Market provided a taste of Asian-inspired street food.

WFFC Trend Excursion Pursues Novel F&F Combinations

From cherry yuzu soda to Himalayan pink salt, event focuses on emerging and obscure sensory experiences.

Chypre

So much for the past of the Chypre family, now what can we expect for the future? It seems that the creative perfumer has overlooked the general Chypre family, with the exception of a few green approaches, during the last decade. Since we have witnessed the renaissance of the Floral blends and the renewal of the Oriental popularity we can foresee that the next type the trade is going to revive will most probably be the Chypre.

Master perfumer Christophe Laudamiel shares his thoughts on the ingredient’s versatility, usage and more.

Christophe Laudamiel Explores the Magic of Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol

Master perfumer Christophe Laudamiel shares his thoughts on the ingredient’s versatility, usage and more.

Raw Material Bulletin: March 2014.

Raw Material Bulletin: Firmenich, Advanced Biotech and more

Material review: Kashmir Lavender Oil

A comparison of new Kashmir lavender oils with commercial lavender oils.

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Material Review: In Search of Rocky Mountain Juniper

First impressions: My journey to visit the still room of Alfred Savinelli began years before we met, when my dear friend and mentor Krishna Madappa, a researcher and ethnobotanical educator, sent me my fi rst sample of Juniperus scopulorum essence.

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Forward Thinking: Enchanted By Vanilla

Consumers still have a sweet spot for this tried-and-true flavor and fragrance.

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Natural Instincts: Global Trends in Women’s Fragrances

Emergence of aromatherapeutic, antioxidant-rich and “free from” formulations.

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