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What future essential oils?

Communication between the essential oil supplier, fragrance supplier, and marketer must be improved. We are not always in a position to know which odor areas interest you. Your most creative fragrance ideas might be available today, with the right combination of natural products and natural-like aroma chemicals recently developed. This potent combination now allows for the greatest creative effort ever possible.

Essential Oils for Aromatherapy

The aromatherapy boom has created a strong market for the sale of essential oils, though the industry’s ingredient needs may vary from those of conventional fragrance and cosmetic manufacturers.

32nd International Days of Essential Oils & Extracts

Cinnamon, patchouli, vetiver, osmanthus, extraction techniques and more.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Spanish Sage Oil

Sage has been used as a spice and medicine throughout history with its use, growing in a variety of flavor and fragrance applications. This month, we take a closer look at the chemical constituents of pure and hybrid Spanish sage oils.

9th International Congress of Essential Oils—Report

The magnificent panorama of Singapore greeted delegates to the 9th International Congress of Essential Oils, March 13-17, 1983. As the only city in Southeast Asia with facilities for such a major International Congress, Singapore lived up to its reputation as the commercial and convention capital. The Mandarin Hotel also proved an excellent choice with more than adequate room for all the meetings, formal and informal, that are such an important part of every congress.

Natural Essential Oils: Current Trends in Production, Marketing and Demand

The foregoing analysis is of course in no way meant to be exhaustive, but is intended to illustrate that, although the picture is uneven, in many respects existing and potential producers of natural essential oils are faced with an uphill struggle in the years ahead. Increasingly it will be of paramount importance for producers, especially those about to enter the market for the first time, or those attempting to produce familiar oils in untried locations, to maintain very close liaison with interested buyers at all stages of their production plans.

The Future of Natural Essential Oils in the Flavor and Fragrance Industry

The essential oil industry worldwide remains healthy, although at present there may be over-production for some specific essential oils. With all the progress in the field of chemistry, has the essential oil industry dropped by the wayside, a victim of technological advance? The answer is emphatically no !

Citrus essential oils face a number of issues that can alter their composition or quality from season to season and even within a given season.

Essential Oils and Citrus Blends: Maintaining Quality Amidst Rising Costs and Adulteration

Discover the innovative strategies and testing techniques they are adopting to ensure that every drop meets the highest standards, even in a volatile market.

Computerized Laboratory Mixing Station for Perfume Oils

A very high qualiiy standard is possible through automation. This means low costs. This is the basis for success in an ever stronger competitive market.

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Endpoint: From Scent Dieting to Flavor Irritants: ‘Wellness’ in F&F

What does the word wellness bring to mind? Sinking into a neck-deep mud bath? Meditating in a swirl of incense? Hitting the gym four times a week? Or maybe crunching away on home-grown, organically harvested vegetables? Recycling, composting, supporting fair trade, etc., all elicit a sense of wellness in some form.

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Scent & Spirit: Poisons, Potions and Perfumes

Danger and beauty have always gone hand-in-hand—or in this case, nose-in-heart—when it comes to some of the world’s most poisonous flowers. Here, we take a historical sniff at how oleander, datura and belladonna among others have been used for centuries in fragranced potions; with recent perfumers paying homage to the flowers’ alluring powers in the niche fragrance scene.

Interrelation of trends in the American fragrance market and the essential oil industry

Continued dialogue and cooperation between essential oil suppliers and creative perfumers must be maintained and strengthened if the growing demands of the American market are to be satisfied.

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The Juice: Neil Morris

“The hippies used to wear patchouli, sandalwood and ambergris,” says Neil, “but I would take those and blend them all together in a certain way—and people would say ‘Hey man, would you make me some of that oil?’ And that’s how I became known as the oil guy. It just sort of happened.”

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Forward Thinking: The Natural Evolution

Scrutinizing labels is the new norm, and consumers continue to be increasingly selective about the ingredients that they will use in their products. This has led to many innovations in natural skincare, deodorant, hair care and fine fragrance products.

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Forward Thinking: Fierce Fragrances

Fine fragrance activity is being driven by new entrants, fashion designers, pop culture icons and entertainers and wearable scents. Novel packaging, fragrance focused retailers and interactive scent experiences continue to attract consumers.

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