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From Rallet Nº1 to Chanel Nº5 versus Mademoiselle Chanel Nº1

Inside perfume’s greatest story. The story of Chanel Nº5 begins in Moscow in 1912 with perfumer Ernest Beaux’s studies of the aldehyde used in Houbigant’s Quelques Fleurs. It continues in La Bocca and Cannes, France, and then is almost derailed by competition from an unlikely source.

NEXT: The New Normal

Ferdinand Storp on dynamic emerging markets, the growing importance of private labels and recapturing creativity.

Elections in the United States and European Union have ushered in concerns for major regulatory changes.

Editor's Note: New Year, New Regulations

As a new year begins, how will policy changes impact the flavor and fragrance industries?

Natural Aroma Chemicals: Nothing New Under the Sun?

The resurgence of naturals and ongoing innovations in organic chemistry.

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Niche Naturals: The New Space For Bespoke Agriculture

With his studio L’Atelier Français Des Matières, Rémi Pulvérail offers a couture touch to fragrance creation.

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BioNootkatone, the Gold Standard for Natural Nootkatone

Woody, peely, and bursting with juicy nuance, BioNootkatone is an indispensable ingredient for natural citrus flavor creation. Developed through biotechnology, it is sustainable and independent of the citrus supply chain.

European Notes: New and Notable Flavor and Fragrance Ingredients

Highlights from the Amsterdam-based British Society of Flavourists’ (BSF) Table Talk Exhibition

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Editor's Note: Natural Matters

Perhaps, the definition of natural may never be finite. Maybe, just like humans, science, technology and the world at large, the definition will continue to evolve.

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New Natural Aroma Chemicals

Sigma-Aldrich® brand aroma chemicals naturally impart the perfect notes for your formulation.

Comparing Notes: Perfectly Natural

From violet leaf to Periploca sepium, traditional and emerging naturals alike drive creativity in perfumery

New Realities, New Opportunities

How value-added services, consolidation and core lists have reshaped the F&F industry, creating new openings for midsize and small companies

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New Niche: Simple or Simplistic?

From simple packaging to simple product names, the trends in niche fragrances are seeing a growing demand for minimalism. Are the fragrances themselves following a similar path when it comes to formulations?

Narcissus poeticus: The Heart Note

Olfactive aspects, chemical composition, extraction, economics and ethnobotany

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Editor's Note: A New Experience

What makes an F&F product memorable? Depth. Layer. Texture. And its coinciding political climate.

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Editor's Note: A Natural Debate

As the demand for naturals grow, the industry is challenged with balancing an authentic natural product with sustainable and safe processes.

New Sources of Natural Safrole

Safrole is a phenylether (Figure l) which occurs as a component of the volatile oil in many plant species. In its pure form, it is a mobile liquid with a camphoraceous aroma at ambient temperature.

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Editor's Note: Mint’s New Story

Though having a history rooted in Greek mythology, mint was only recognized as a distinct species in the late 17th century and later became popular in flavored and fragranced products.

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Editor's Note: A Natural Conversation

As the muse of F&F, naturals are the headliner on the product label. In the last issue, we explored the safety, sustainability and efficiency of synthetics. This issue features creativity in research and application inspired by naturals.

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