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Section: Fragrance > Regulatory & Research

Most of the vanillin in the market comes from chemical synthesis, with approximately 85% produced from Guaiacol (petrochemical products), while the rest are from lignin and eugenol.

Clove Oil Derivatives: The Case of U.S. Natural Vanillin Authentication

Uncovering the nuances of vanillin sourcing and natural vanillin ex clove authentication.

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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.”

The association wrote, '2023 is already proving to be an important year for fragrance policy and regulation, and we see major opportunity to strengthen consumer trust and understanding.' This sentiment is echoed in Fragrance Creators president and CEO Farah K. Ahmed's statement on the release of President Biden's FY2024 Budget.

Fragrance Creators Statement on the Release of President Biden's FY2024 Budget

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From Clove to Creamy: Natural Vanillin from Clove

Indesso Natural Vanillin: Authentic. Sustainable. Sensory Excellence.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Lemon Verbena Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of lemon verbena oil.

Progress in Essential Oils: Clary Sage Oil

The author discusses the chemical components of clary sage oil.

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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.

Progress in Essential Oils

Sage oil and Wild African Sage Oil.

Essential Oils & REACH

The European Council has adopted the new European chemicals policy -- REACH (the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals) -- on December 18, 2006.

Essential Oil Essential Oil Research and Symposia 1969-1989

The time is ripe, perhaps, to review the development which has taken place since the Essential Oil Symposium started in 1969—and try to see a little ahead. The aims of the symposia should be as before: namely, to bring together scientists who are interested in all aspects of essential oil research, for discussions of common problems and presentation of their results, to the benefit of essential oil research in general.

This book, sponsored by Millipore Sigma, comprises handpicked columns by P&F+ guest columnists digging into the authenticity, traceability and analysis of essential oils.

Exploring Essential Oils: The eBook

This book, sponsored by Millipore Sigma, comprises handpicked columns by P&F+ guest columnists digging into the authenticity, traceability and analysis of essential oils.

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Authentication of Natural Peppermint Oil

This article explores the application of carbon-14 testing as a method to authenticate naturally sourced peppermint oil and screen for adulteration.

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Pink Pepper Fruit and Leaf Oils

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of pink pepper fruit and leaf oils.

Research Rebuttal: Gynecomastia & Essential Oils

Brian M. Lawrence answers questions raised by the recent New England Journal of Medicine report linking the use of lavender and tea tree oils to gynecomastia

Material Review: Clary Sage Oils

Variation in composition and enantiomeric analyses of commercial vs. new Kashmir clary sage oils. Commercial clary sage oils were analyzed along with a newly available Kashmir oil (Himalayan Foothills Oils, Srinagar, India). All of the oils were high in linalool (14.7–25.1%) and linalyl acetate (55.0–72.4%).

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Update on ISO for Essential Oils

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) develops and updates essential oil standards.

Market drivers include the rising popularity of essential oils in food and beverages industry as well as in aromatherapy.

Report: Global Essential Oils Market Growth

Market drivers include the rising popularity of essential oils in food and beverages industry as well as in aromatherapy.

Material review: Kashmir Lavender Oil

A comparison of new Kashmir lavender oils with commercial lavender oils.

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