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Section: Fragrance > Regulatory & Research

The Sweet Smell of Standards

We can conclude with confidence that the demand for new international standards in the field of essential oils will continue to grow. We need such standards to facilitate world trade and to promote the quality of the products.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Sweet Fennel Oil and Extract

In this column, Brian M. Lawrence reviews the composition of sweet fennel oil and extract as found by various researchers. For example, a commercial sample of sweet fennel oil was screened for its anti-platelet activity by Tognolini et al. (2006) and Guerini et al. (2006) using GC-FID and GC/MS. Results are reported herein.

Fragrant Esters of 3-Cyclohexyl-1-propanol and 3-Cyclohexyl-1-butanol

Preparation and fragrance properties of some esters of 3-cyclohexyl-1-propanol and 3-cyclohexyl-1-butanol are described in this study. The compounds reported in this study possess interesting fragrant properties and may enrich the assortment of synthetic fragrant compounds used in perfumev industry

The results obtained show a fingerprint gas chromatogram and a corresponding table of the composition for each oil.

Part 2: Application of Gas-Liquid Chromatography to the Analysis of Essential Oils

Fingerprint GLC of the final two of five ketones containing essential oils.

Speed Smelling

Nine perfumers present scents free of creative constraints

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The 'Halo' Effect of Amides in Mandarin and Tangerine

Mandarin has a peculiar aroma that can be described as somewhat "fishy," which might be due to an unidentified amine compound.

Raw Material Bulletin: September 2014

Raw Material Bulletin: Symrise, SAFC and more

Methods in Aromatherapy Research

I have proposed the following definition of the word aromatherapy: Therapeutic uses of fragrances or at least mere volatiles to cure and to mitigate or prevent diseases, infections and indispositions only by means of inhalation.

Raw Material Bulletin: March 2015

This month's column includes sage extract from Döhler, santalum album oil from Santanol and more.

Part 2 of 3: Fingerprint chromatograms of esters-containing essential oils: bergamot oil, clary sage oil and spike lavender oil.

Application of Gas-Liquid Chromatography to the Analysis of Essential Oils: Part 2

Part 2 of 3: Fingerprint chromatograms of esters-containing essential oils: bergamot oil, clary sage oil and spike lavender oil.

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Endpoint. Synesthesia is Music to our Taste Buds

My role for Perfumer & Flavorist is to procure and put forth relevant scientific content and observations to advance your formulations for improved F&F applications. So what you’ll find here are some interesting points I’ve observed that could connect to your overall larger project “constellation.”

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The Ritual of Bathing

Whether we wish to simmer in the scented suds of our personal bathtubs or sweat it out with the crowds at the banya, we are truly seeping in tradition and ritual… all the while honoring ancient practices.

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A Tech Twist: Hacking Your Sense of Smell and Taste

The following literature examines how technology and our senses are merging to enhance everyday activities from driving to savoring flavors.

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Recovering a Sense of Smell

The following literature examines how researchers and physicians are attempting to treat anosmia through nasal implants, gene therapy and honey applications.

Adesmia Boronioides, also called Paramela belongs to the family of Fabacea. It is a small bush that grows up between 0.4 and 2 meters high.

Inside Paramela Essential Oil: Perfumery Usage, Chromatographic Profile and Chemical Composition

The olfactory profile of this oil is unusual and very interesting with great tenacity and fixation.

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Endpoint. Thinking Outside the Perfume Bottle

My role for Perfumer & Flavorist is to procure and put forth relevant scientific content and observations to advance your formulations for improved F&F applications. So what you’ll find here are some interesting points I’ve observed that could connect to your overall larger project “constellation.”

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Endpoint. Defending Nature’s F&F Sources

In some cases, Mother Nature’s materials can be artificially reconstructed. In others—well, as they say, there’s no substitute for the real thing. What happens when natural sources are threatened? Science goes on the defense.

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F&F Literature Review: Value-added F&F Materials

Value-add occurs in flavor and fragrance development, too. In some cases, it’s a material that supports a natural or clean label claim. In others, it’s a process that yields extracts of a higher purity or activity; or materials with health, wellness or benefits beyond their basic flavor or fragrance function.

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