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Studies of some balsamics in perfumery

The most important natural balsams used in perfumery are benzoin, cistus, copáiba, galbanum, myrrh, labdanum, olibanum, opoponax, peru, styrax and tolu. Of these, we studied the chemical composition of the following balsamic products:

First Person: IFEAT 2010

Alain Frix (LyondellBasell Flavors & Fragrances), chairman of the IFEAT Marrakech conference committee, on regulations, sustainability and the future of F&F and ingredients

The Insider: Putting Out Fires

A day in the life of the small fragrance house perfumer. The small house perfumer wears many hats—fragrance creator, customer liaison, writer, crisis manager, last minute shopper and more. Here, author Robert Siegel presents a frank, humorous view from the trenches, offering a look inside the ever-evolving day-to-day responsibilities, pressures and quirks of the fragrance business.

Sticking To The Fundamentals At Firmenich

To be at the top of your game and a leader in a highly competitive field such as the flavor and fragrance industry, you have to have a strong foundation, which means first learning and then mastering the fundamentals. There are, of course, advanced skills to learn and refine, but when it comes down to it, it all comes back to that foundation. Geneva-based flavor and fragrance giant Firmenich has taken the fundamentals to a new level.

Vanilla 2003: First International Congress

From candles to body sprays, air fresheners to ice cream, vanilla’s increasing ubiquity has made it a key flavor and fragrance component. This growing popularity, then, gives rise to a whole series of issues involving commercial markets, sourcing, regional variations in product, extraction, analysis and authentication, and synthesis, among many others.

Tonka

OQEMA's Tonka bean absolute

First Person: West Meets East

As Chinese companies begin their evolution into multinationals, Western professionals share their experiences

Perfumery & Beauty president Emmanuel Butstraen shared, “The merger has brought new capabilities and reinforced our position to deliver added value to our customers, helping them delight consumers with product superiority across segments worldwide.' (Kaiseraugst headquarters pictured)

dsm-firmenich 2024 Leaders & Newsmakers

Key voices from dsm-firmenich weigh in on the latest company updates, strides and segment innovations.

Peru Balsam: Getting to the Source, El Salvador

Pursuing sustainable sourcing for this crucial natural material.

First Person: The Evolution of the Perfumer's Palette

Thirteen perfumers and natural and synthetic ingredient experts five their insights into the creative, technical, regulatory, social, environmental and other factors reshaping the fragrance and ingredient landscape

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First Person: Hacking Musk Strawberry Flavor

Decoding an exotic botanical close to home.

By creating products that are both nutritious and environmentally friendly, dsm-firmenich's leadership hopes to contribute to a more sustainable future.

dsm-firmenich 2025 Flavor Leaders & Newsmakers

dsm-firmenich's passion for the science and emotion of food extends from discovery to customer applications to the end-consumer experience.

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[video] Two Sense: Firmenich's Sustainability Projects

Gilbert Ghostine, CEO, Firmenich shares the company's latest sustainability initiatives in biotech, cardamom and other naturals during the World Perfumery Congress in Nice, France.

Emmanuel Butstraen shared, 'Our focus on innovation, AI integration, and biotechnology advancements ensures we are ready to tackle new challenges and opportunities.'

dsm-firmenich 2025 Fragrance Leaders & Newsmakers

The company’s chief operating officer and president of the Perfumery & Beauty unit gives insights on how dsm-firmenich is expanding its reach in the fragrance industry.

Reimagining protein at Firmenich's Green Protein Symposium in Geneva.

2018 Leaderboard: Firmenich Invests in Supply Chain

Responding to consumer demands and raw material volatility, Firmenich has made a number of global infrastructure investments in 2018, which has led to growth and expansion.

A founding member of the One Planet Business for Biodiversity Coalition, Firmenich aims to protect biodiversity and encourage regenerative agriculture.

2021 Leaders & Newsmakers: Firmenich Strives for Biodiversity

A founding member of the One Planet Business for Biodiversity Coalition, Firmenich aims to protect biodiversity and encourage regenerative agriculture.

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Natural Sclareol: Bringing depth to woody, balsamic and sweet applications

Indulge in this unique natural ingredient that is sure to excite your taste buds with its aromatic, earthy and spicy nuances. A Sigma-Aldrich® aroma chemical that meets the specifications for Food Grade, Kosher and Halal.

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Natural Sclareol: Bringing depth to woody, balsamic and sweet applications

Indulge in this unique natural ingredient that is sure to excite your taste buds with its aromatic, earthy and spicy nuances. A Sigma-Aldrich® aroma chemical that meets the specifications for Food Grade, Kosher and Halal.

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