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Vetivone and Khusimone—the Puzzling Vetiver Oil Components

Chemistry and application in fragrance

Computerized Laboratory Mixing Station for Perfume Oils

A very high qualiiy standard is possible through automation. This means low costs. This is the basis for success in an ever stronger competitive market.

Malodor Formation in Alcoholic Perfumes Containing Vetiveryl Acetate and Vetiver Oil

Although hypothetical, the proposed schemes explain reasonably well how butene isomers and 1,1-diethoxyethane can arise from vetivmyl acetate or vetiver oil autoxidation in alcoholic perfumes. Unsaturated perfume ingredients other than vetiveryl acetate or vetiver oil could possibly exhibit a similar behavior.

Bulgarian Zdravetz Oil

Some of the components of an essential oil have opened the way to the discovery of new groups of compounds with unusual chemical behavior. Our subject, zdravetz (Geranium macrorrhizum L,), belongs to the Geraniaceae family, which abounds in aromatic plants including the genus Pelargonium. It originates from South Africa and is widespread along the Mediterranean coast. Large quantities of pelargonium oil, incorrectly known as “geranium oil,” are produced from different varieties of Pelargonium roseum L. Of the genus Geranium, only zdravetz is used in Bulgaria for production of essential oil and aromatic extracts.

Aroma Chemicals and Citrus Oils

Natural citrus oils cannot be reconstituted (substituted) by compounding aroma chemicals for three reasons: (1) Citrus oils are complex mixtures, up to 300 chemicals of which many are unknown. (2) If they are known, many are not commercially available. (3) Individual constituents with asymmetric carbon atoms, mostly are optically active, A lot of aroma chemicals are not. On the other hand, aroma chemicals with citrusy odors deserve their own place for compounds in functional perfumery, mainly for stability reasons.

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Natural Citronellol from Java Citronella Oil

Add natural freshness and brightness of floral-rosy, citrusy scent to your fragrance creation with Natural Citronellol derived from Java Citronella Oil.

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Helichrysum italicum D.C. Essential Oil from Balkans

With the steady growth of essential oil use in aromatherapy, the authors here discuss the Balkan variety’s olfactive composition using traditional techniques and a new method that describes subjects’ perceived experiences and consciousness.

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Sustainable Production of a Sandalwood Oil-like Ingredient

Thanks to biotechnology, the future of producing complex natural ingredients is brighter than ever.

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Revitalizing rose cultivation and a future in essential oils in Azerbaijan

Revitalizing rosa damascena cultivation and oil production in Azerbaijan’s picturesque Alazani Valley, Lecheq Farm & Distillery share a glimpse of their ethically produced treasures.

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West Indian Bay Oil – How Dominica is Building for the Future

Bay oil has played a vital role in the culture and economy of Dominica for centuries. After Hurricane Maria, the material faced an uncertain future, but Dominica has built back stronger than ever, bay oil remaining a core component of its export economy.

Cascarilla Bark Essential Oil of El Salvador: New Source and Standard

The oil is relatively new to the modern commercial perfume and flavor marketplace. Today, the highly desired and sought after cascarilla bark essential oil is used for flavoring aperitifs, liquors, beverages, confections and fine perfumery.

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OQEMA adds Oud to its Naturals and Essential Oils Range

With its traditional roots and expanding popularity, oud oil is becoming a common ingredient in cosmetics, personal care and fine fragrance products.

Continuous Process for Oakmoss Extraction

Oakmoss (Evernia prunastri L. Ach.), along with other tree mosses, is among the most voluminous botanicals which are solvent extracted for use in perfumes. These extracts are manufactured with heavy labor costs. Large quantities of solvent have to be circulated and evaporated. This requires high energy costs. Therefore, there is a place for a quicker continuous automated process.

Armoise-Artemesia Herba Alba

The objectives of this paper on Armoise (Artemesia Herb. Alba) are to: --Identify growing areas --Determine the effect of growing areas on oil constitution --Contribute to the existing knowledge of components of the oil --Suggest a typical oil quality as used intemationafly in the fragrance industry --Contribute to an understanding of the influence of climate on oil constitution

Cyclialkylation of aromatics with isoprene Musks to herbicides

The indan derivatives which contain only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen are unique herbicides, and we are hopeful that they will partly fill the present day need for harmless biodegradable pesticides.

Resin Acid in Tree Moss Extract

Lichens are symbiotic organisms of fungi and algae. The biological significance of lichens and their metabolites has been reviewed by Huneck, who even stated that “good perfumes require lichen extracts.”

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2017 Leaderboard: Symrise Commits to Biodiversity Worldwide

Perfumer & Flavorist's exclusive insights into Symrise's 2016 financial reports, sustainability strategies, R&D initiatives, M&A activity and how they became fourth ranked in the industry.

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The Future of Fragrance: World Perfumery Congress 2016

This year's congress brought together more than 1,100 attendees worldwide to discuss what makes "scents" in fragrance sustainability.

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