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New Methods: The Synthesis of Ionones

Ionones have a broad spectrum of utilization in the flavor and fragrance industry because of their characteristic violet fragrance.

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Woody Notes in Perfumery Part III: Cedarwood and Derivatives in Soap Fragrances

This article will address soap fragrances, of which cedarwood and its derivative are a part. Cedarwood is a good fixative; it has a rounding effect on the odor of other perfume components and does not discolor in soap.

Woody Notes In Perfumery Part III: Cedarwood And Derivatives In Soap Fragrances

In part I of this cedarwood series (Perfumer & Flavorist, May/June 2001), we discussed various cedarwood oil types and derivatives. In part II of this cedarwood series (Perfumer & Flavorist, July/August 2002), we discussed the application of cedarwood and its derivatives in various types of fragrances. We have also given examples of the use of cedarwood in imitations of several essential oils, and of the use of cedarwood derivatives in some specialties.

Judgement in Fragrance Creation and Selection

Perfumer's Notebook. This analysis emphasizes the kinds of judgments the perfumer must make in the process of creation of a fragrance. The perfumer must be capable of an imaginative approach, be able to objectively evaluate his work through sound testing techniques, be able to make correct decisions, and have a thorough knowledge of the aroma materials with which he works.

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.

Molecule of the Month: Cyclooctenyl Methyl Carbonate

Chemistry and application in agrumen, aldehydic, alpine bouquet, amaryllis, apple and apple blossom fragrances.

The beginner face to face with the perfumer’s palette

A good method of teaching him to memorise the various fragrances is to group them in "families" or "series." In the case of the young people for whose training I was partly responsible, I restricted the number to 15 different series: Citrus, Rose, Orange, Flower, Jasmine, Violet-Iris, Anise-like, Herbal, Green, Spice, Woody, Tobacco, Fruity, Balsamic, Animal, and Leather.

The Last Word

Perfumers on ingredients and formulation.

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EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT: Eternity: Ideas and Evolution

How innovations in chemistry have driven olfactive creativity.

The company is planning to recruit expert perfumers in the United Kingdom, United States and India to work across the global portfolio of brands.

Inside Unilever’s New Fragrance House: Q&A with VP of Fragrance

Vivek Sirohi discusses the decision to create Unilever’s own fragrance house and what that means for the company going forward.

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Fragrance Research: The Multi-sensory Approach to Fragrance Creation

Modern research techniques unveil the power of fragrance in communicating with consumers. Modern brands are tuning into the senses, realizing that the correct sensory combination results in an emotional connection with consumers that is a powerful driver of success in the marketplace. People navigate their lives and make choices by using the five senses.

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Fragrance Creation: Fragrances for Natural and Certified Organic Personal Care Products

The link between fragrance and health in personal care product development. A recent article in Woman’s Wear Daily reported that organic brands and products based on sustainable resources have become one of the fastest-growing segments in beauty care. In fact, according to the Organic Trade Association, sales of US organic personal care products grew 28% to $282 million in 2005.

Genealogy of Fragrance

This is the third edition of the Genealogy of Fragrance chart, the other two being in September 1973 and March of 1972.

Purchasing fragrances

I will discuss what is involved in a total fragrance launch from purchasing's viewpoint based on the Avon system.

Mood Benefits Fragrance

The profiles presented here illustrate that fragrances can have measurable and distinctive effects on our mood in ways that could prove beneficial for the user. We believe that further improvements in our measurement techniques, and a better understanding of the mood changes evoked by specific perfumery ingredients will allow for the development of more impactful mood-aftering fragrances.

New methodologies and technologies offer unique pathways for the next generation of malodor control.

Novel Deodorant Fragrances

Scents utilizing olfactory receptor technology offer efficacy in the control of body malodor.

Fougere in Fine Fragrances

Fougère in Perfumery.

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Patenting Fragrance Isomers

Making very small changes to a molecule's structure can lead to patentable fragrance compounds.

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