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Progress in Essential Oils

Geranium Oil A survey of the early literature reveals that methyl mercaptan was found as a trace component in geranium oil (Peyron 1961). Rajeswara Rao et al. (1992) determined the effect of different fertilization practices on the major constituents of geranium oil produced in Hyderabad (India).

New Perfumery Raw Materials

Nine companies presented new materials during the Thursday afternoon session. Chuck Yardley, Account Executive, and Gary Remans, Manager, Odor Control, Chem-Fleur International, introduced three new materials

Chemical technology as a source of synthetic fragrance and flavor materials

Many other examples could be cited but those discussed above serve to make the point that we are part of the dynamic chemical industry where technological obsolescence is built into each new development. The resultant competitive pressure will keep our segment of the industry young and vigorous.

Progress in Essential Oils

Lawrence discusses the composition of Lemon oil from West Africa, Egypt, Japan, Italy, Greece, Venezuela, India and its chirality. Lawrence also discusses jamrosa oil from India.

Progress in Essential Oils

Lawrence discusses the composition of Eucalyptus citriodoraoil from the Ivory Coast, Mali, Morocco, and the Congo. Additionally, he covers ajowan oil from Algeria and India. Finally, Lawrence covers and kewda or keora oil from Orissa and India.

Geranium Oil from Yunnan, China

Geranium oil is obtained by steam distillation of the partially dried green herbage of Pelargonium sp. It is one of the most important oils used in perfumey formulation, and rarely is used as a flavoring

The Last Word

Perfumer insights on ingredients.

Symrise's Isomuscone is said to offer powdery and animalic facets and can be used at small dosage levels in a fragrance.

3 Fragrance Ingredients from Berje, Mane & Symrise Highlighted in July 2024 Issue

Take a look at how citronella oil, isomuscone and sublimolide can be used in fragrance formulations.

Good News for Perfumers: Formulating with Naturals

Natural ingredients have always proved a major source of inspiration. They give life, diversity and depth to fragrances, whether formulated for use in fine fragrances or an everyday detergent. The reason lies in the fact that every natural ingredient could be described as a mini-fragrance in its own right.

The Égide comes in bottle or roller form, while the NoMo also acts as an insect repellant and comes in body wash form.

Fragrance With Benefits Launches Two Scents

The Égide comes in bottle or roller form, while the NoMo also acts as an insect repellant and comes in body wash form.

Researcher Develops Hydroperoxide Detection Method for Fragrance Allergens

Research from the University of Gothenburg has led to a potential method for identifying allergenic fragrance compounds in consumer products by exposing them to air.

RIFM Reports Little Concern on Cyclic and Non-Cyclic Terpene Alcohols

Full report available.

Also featured at CES 2023 is Kohler's Anthem Digital and Statement Showering Collection.

Kohler Launches Sprig Shower Aromatherapy System

Kohler's Sprig shower pod system infuses both essential oils and hyaluronic acid into shower spray.

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Legal Briefs: 18 Product Alerts in Europe, J&J Ups Talc Offer $1.1 B, Tattoo Pigment Recall, Coppertone Class Action Dropped

This legal briefing includes 18 product citations in Europe for fragrance allergens/prohibited substances; J&J's raised talc settlement offer; a tattoo pigment recalled for microbe contamination; and a dropped class action against Coppertone.

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New Products to Keep an Eye Out For at WPC 2016

The 2016 World Perfumery Congress is gathering perfumers from all over the world to introduce a variety of new ingredients and products. With a vibrant and interactive exhibition booth, attendees are doing more than just window shopping.

All five scents or 'moods' in the Being Frenshe collection were inspired by Tisdale's obsession with candles.

Ashley Tisdale Launches Fragranced Skin Care Line and Lifestyle Website

All five scents or "moods" in the Being Frenshe collection were inspired by Tisdale's obsession with candles.

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Botanical Devotion: 47th Annual ISEO Congress

The 47th ISEO Congress took place in Nice (France) on September 11-14, 2016, where attendees listened to discussions on the biological and analytical studies of plants and corresponding essential oils.

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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.