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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.”

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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.

Three guiding forces share their vast experience and expertise on oud, along with a fine insight into the Eastern fragrance market.

Oud: The Olfactive Enigma

Industry professionals weigh in on the dynamic impact of oud in the Eastern fragrance market.

With nearly four decades of experience in fragrance, Zerlina Dubois shares her journey to becoming a master perfumer.

Master Perfumer Zerlina Dubois One-on-One Post-Retirement Announcement

Dubois shares her fragrance journey, advice for newcomers and how the industry has evolved.

Synthesis and odor characteristics of some analogs of acyclic sesquiterpenoids

In summary, it could be stated that the crucial factors affecting the odor of the compounds under investigation are the carbon chain structures and type of functional groups. These observations confirm Beets’ thesis that “the profile of a molecule with an easily accessible functional group is responsible for the odor type.

Bertrand Duchaufour shares that he came to perfumery because of a passion for fragrances when he was a teenager through a girlfriend who was passionate about perfumes.

One-on-One with AMAFFI Perfume House Perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour

Duchaufour shares how he came to the fragrance industry, how the job of a perfumer has evolved over the years and more.

Perfumer Ezra-Lloyd Jackson shares, 'Building my own fragrance laboratory in South London was a bucket-list moment.'

Perfumer Ezra-Lloyd Jackson on Overcoming Challenges and the Importance of Mentorship

The London-based perfumer also shares defining moments in his career as a perfumer.

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Orris: A Star of Inspiration

An evocative natural ingredient with roots in artistic and olfactive history.

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The Art of Perfumery: An Orchidia Education

"Ooh, smell this!" she delights, twisting the cap off a new shampoo discovery, and leaning into her shopping companion. "It smells so good. It reminds me of (pause) something ..."

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Institute of Olfaction's Biennial Scent Fair

A showcase of art and innovation in modern perfumery at the Institute of Art and Olfaction

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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.

Synthesis and odor properties of carene and carane derivatives

The purpose of this report is to detail the syntheses of novel 4-substituted derivatives of carene and carane, and studies of their sensory (odorous) properties.

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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.

Pheromones, the natural chemical signals our bodies emit, can influence how we perceive and connect with others, especially in romantic contexts.

The Impact of Fragrance on Enhancing Pheromones and Attraction

Fragrance developers are experimenting with natural and synthetic pheromones in their formulations, and new research indicates they’re onto something.

Skin Odor Value Technology for Fragrance Performance Optimization

Since early times we have used perfume as the most intimate apparel to enhance our appeal. It clothes our skin with an invisible aura of fragrance providing it with a signature of personality and mood. Ideal fragrances are those which are a perfectly tailored match to our skin. This paper describes the methodological aspects of Givaudan-Roure's proprietary skin odor value technology and shows how it is used by perfumers in designing "haut couture" fragrances.

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Skin Odor Value Technology for Fragrance Performance Optimization

This paper describes the methodological aspects of Givaudan-Roure’s proprietary skin odor value technology and shows how it is used by perfumers in designing “haut couture” fragrances.

Commercial Perfumery and the Molecular Genetics of Olfaction

The question that has long challenged researchers is: does the olfactory system use a few receptor types to recognize many odor molecules, or does it make use of many receptor types? The definitive answer there is a large and diverse multigene family of receptor proteins. There may be as many as 1000 different receptors in action in the human nose.

Synthesis and Odor Characteristics of Some Cyclopentane Derivatives

In this work we present the synthesis and odor characteristics of some cyclopentane derivatives. Compounds described in this paper can be considered as cyclic analogues of geraniol, citronellol, dihydrocitronellol and their derivatives.

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