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Lily of the Valley (Muguet) in Perfumery

Present aromatic research concentrates mostly on analyzing head space constituents of the flower oils. Perhaps new residual components of the lily of the valley would help to better reproduce the elusive odor of lily of the valley.

Muguet in perfumery a review of lily of the valley

The odor character of the flowers of lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis L.) is appreciated by almost everyone. An essential oil of the flowers is not commercially available. Therefore, perfumers must create compositions of this odor type based upon their memory of the natural product, using other essential oils and synthetic fragrance materials.

Topics in Perfumery: Magnolia and Lily of the Valley

A continuing meditation on the art, craft, materials and techniques of fragrance creation. I have thought quite often that I am lucky because I live on the outskirts of Barcelona. Visitors believe that Barcelona is very beautiful—and it really is—but unfortunately most people just visit downtown.

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State of Fragrance Through 2018: The Rise of the Niche Fragrance

Niche fine fragrance segment has added more than $240 million to the fragrance market since 2014.

Structure/Odor Correlations: the Mechanism of Olfaction and the Design of Novel Fragrance Ingredients

“One has to rely on chemists to find new aroma chemicals creating new, original notes. In perfumery, the future lies primarily in the hands of chemists.”

The Story Behind the Launch of Sophia

They used to say that the fragrance and cosmetic industries were recession proof. Obviously, that is not true. But I think we are definitely more recession resistant than many, many other industries, After all, a new creative fragrance and a new marketing strategy do not require great capital expenditures. We do not have to build a new plant or put new smokestacks on our existing plants. All we need is the enthusiasm and the devotion that our great industry built.

The Trials and Tribulations of the Perfumer

I shall keep my paper geared to the problems of the perfumer of an essential oil-compound house in Europe exporting a major part of its production worldwide. I am purposely stressing the point of worldwide exports because this has a direct bearing from the outset on the modern perfurmer’s code of conduct.

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The Juice: Journey to the Heart of Perfumery

Through hard work and some serendipity, Stéphanie Bakouche extended her fragrance career across a wide range of positions, from trainer to evaluator and finally, perfumer. Her journey was the perfect primer for the significant next step of starting her own perfumery consulting business, Sensaba.

Use of Multispectral Analysis in the Characterization of a Perfume

This article reports on the use of MSA to characterize the components in a commercially available perfume. The same approach is applicable to any complex essential oil, synthetic blend, or final product.

With innovations in nano-emulsions, enhanced skin compatibility, and sustainability benefits, alcohol-free fragrances are set to redefine the future of fine fragrance.

Skinification of Fragrance: The Rise of Alcohol-Free Perfumes

Fragrances formulated without alcohol meet consumer demand for long-lasting scents that also nourish and protect the skin.

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The Essence of the Whale: Ambergris in the 21st Century

The fragrance ingredient that launched a thousand ships, ambergris, has long been coveted for its properties and complexity. Now, its main chemical component, ambroxide, is telling its own story among a sea of fragrance materials.

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The Scent of Home: From the Bedroom to the Living Room

As technology and consumer behaviors continue to change, home care fragrance products must remain innovative, while providing a sense of security and stability.

The Essence of Creativity

Creativity is the essence of our work. But it is difficult to explain because it is essentially subconscious.

The Role of Men’s Fragrance Advertising in the Mating Game

Those of you who work on new products, from salesperson to perfumer, struggle daily with the client’s perception of the consumer. Therefore, after approval of final submission, you must wait with some interest to see how your client communicates the fragrance in advertising. This is my subject.

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Perfume Goes Genderless: The Rise of the Third Option

Through its modern style, inclusive nature and fresh take on scent, unisex fragrances are breaking fragrance traditions and creating new opportunities.

A Lie that Tells the Truth: Chandler Burr Peeks Behind the Curtain of the Fragrance Industry

This is the book the fragrance industry will be talking about. The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Perfume Industry in Paris and New York is author Chandler Burr’s alternately passionate, acid, affectionate and fascinating look at the fragrance world on both sides of the Atlantic. Describing it as “virulently insular” and “archaically secretive,” Burr concludes that, “The closest industry to perfume … is Hollywood.”

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Post-Gourmand: The Future of Sweetness

What is so interesting and exciting from both a creation and marketing point of view about savory gourmand is that it opens up a palette of ideas and kitchen-inspired processes that desserts never go through.

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Naturals in the Age of Sustainability

Centifolia focuses on the delivery of responsible products while avoiding the downside of totophobia.

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