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Progress in Essential Oils: Spanish Oregano Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of Spanish oregano oil.

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Endpoint: Is Willy Wonka* Running F&F's Reality?

This article reviews some state-of-the-art inventions in F&F, in hopes of sniffing out what's next.

Industry Insight: The Provocative Emperor of Scent

Chandler Burr, after a chance encounter with Luca Turin — a biophysicist possessing a gift for distinguishing the components of a scent — set out to write a story about Turin and his theory that the nose deciphers smell by using vibrations rather than the shape of molecules. As his investigation begins, Burr’s simple story about the creation of a scientific theory quickly takes readers to the heart of the fragrance industry and the scientific publishing world.

Progress in Essential Oils: Summer Savory Oil

Summer savory oil.

Progress in Essential Oils: Calendula officinalis L.

This month, Brian Lawrence discusses the composition of Calendula officinalis L.

Société Française des Parfumeurs Ingredient Exhibition Highlights

The event, which occasioned the naming of a new president, focused on fragrance materials.

Chemical and Sensory Evaluation of Lavandula Oils

In this article the chemical composition of lavandula oils from various parts of the world will be discussed. The odor qualities of the oils and the olfactive properties of some characteristic compounds will be mentioned.

The Scent Box allows fragrance evaluators to assess a wide array of products including candles, perfumes, personal care and even home care.

Inside Technology Designed Specifically for Fragrance Evaluators

Introducing tools created to assist in the fragrance evaluation process.

Female and male consumers differ in desired functional demands in fragrances, while personalization remains popular among younger generations.

Unlocking Fragrance Consumer Trends in Western Europe

A deep dive into consumer preferences in fragrance purchases highlighted notable distinctions in how men and women prioritize specific functional details.

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Vanillin Authentication: Essential for a Sustainable Business

Vanillin authentication is essential as global demand for natural vanillin grows and suppliers develop natural vanillin flavors from various sources. Discover why regulation compliance must be rigorously checked to ensure brand image transparency.

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Hydrogen vs. Helium: Extra Speed, No Sacrifices

The quality of essential oils can degrade or change over time, so fast and reliable analytical screening is critical for quality control. By switching from helium to hydrogen, your lab can save time and money without sacrificing results.

Takasago Expands Its Fine Fragrance Footprint

A look inside a new Manhattan-based fine fragrance studio. Takasago has established a foothold in Manhattan, the heart of US fine fragrance. The Takasago gallery and fragrance studio, which serves as the primary work center for the company’s US fine fragrance creative, marketing and sales team, occupies a penthouse space in Midtown, within walking distance of many major international brands.

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Art of perfumery: Exposing the Perfumer

What it means to be a perfumer in the information age and the need to communicate with consumers. According to Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, a perfumer is defined as “one who makes or sells perfumes.” This rather simplistic definition, circa 1580, offers no insight into what a perfumer actually does.

Natural and Organic: the Emerging Revolution

What’s driving the biggest dynamic shift in the F&F industry? Imagine a world in which the price of gasoline is 25 cents a gallon, where Starbucks Frappuccinos are nutritious and contain no calories, and you actually like your mother-in-law. Unrealistic, perhaps, but for those involved in the organic world, and organic personal care specifically, the announcement in August 2005 that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow for USDA certification of personal care products was received with equal disbelief.

Fragrance & Music Creation—An Entertaining Analogy

There are many common terms to fragrance and music, e.g., notes, blend, harmony, balance, accent, composition, modifier, mood, hot or cool, soft or bold, Both can be evocative, refreshing, invigorating, exhilarating and both are the result of the blend of science and art.

Analysis of Encapsulated Orange Peel Oil

The toluene distillation method is suggested for the routine determination of moisture in spray dried citrus oils. The technique is rapid and due to large sample size, has minimal sampling error, requires minimal equipment and can be performed by an individual with little technical training.

Sensory Evaluation: Analytical and Affective Testing

The test objective will determine the type of panelist, methodology, appropriate level of statistical risk to endure and how to interpret results to provide an actionable recommendation. All sensory testing can be defined under two categories: Affective Testing and Analytical Testing.

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Evaluating Alternate Raw Materials and Processes

Fragrance ingredients have life cycles in the hundreds and even thousands of years. The evaluation of these products, processes and alternate raw material sources is a complex and continuous process which, when successful, can lead to competitive advantages that pay dividends for decades.

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