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Genealogy of Fragrance
This is the third edition of the Genealogy of Fragrance chart, the other two being in September 1973 and March of 1972.
Apr 29th, 2016
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Woody Notes in Perfumery Part III: Cedarwood and Derivatives in Soap Fragrances
This article will address soap fragrances, of which cedarwood and its derivative are a part. Cedarwood is a good fixative; it has a rounding effect on the odor of other perfume components and does not discolor in soap.
Apr 6th, 2016
Woody Notes In Perfumery Part III: Cedarwood And Derivatives In Soap Fragrances
In part I of this cedarwood series (Perfumer & Flavorist, May/June 2001), we discussed various cedarwood oil types and derivatives. In part II of this cedarwood series (Perfumer & Flavorist, July/August 2002), we discussed the application of cedarwood and its derivatives in various types of fragrances. We have also given examples of the use of cedarwood in imitations of several essential oils, and of the use of cedarwood derivatives in some specialties.
Dec 28th, 2008
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Gardenia in Perfumery
The Brazilian period and a meditation on artistic philosophy.
Mar 30th, 2009
Gardenia in Perfumery
Named after Dr. Alexander Garden, an 18th century Scottish naturalist, the gardenia is a latecomer to perfumery, following jasmin, rose, and violet. Gardenia flower oil was used in fragrances in the early part of the 20th century. Today gardenia flower oil is scarcely produced, and synthetic compounds are used more often.
Apr 8th, 2016
Celebrating and Defending Naturals in Perfumery
European Federation of Essential Oils (EFEO) event offered insights from a master perfumer and ingredient experts.
Aug 25th, 2015
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Atypical Jasmines in Perfumery
Why aren’t more jasmine types—with their potential to impart new and extraordinarily creative accords to fragrances (and even flavors)—being used in the industry?
Aug 17th, 2009
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F&F Literature Review: Salt Replacement, Umami Modulator, Fragrance Release and More
July’s F&F Literature Review looks at studies on sodium replacement, umami modulation, pollutant probing and more.
Jun 26th, 2018
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EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT: Eternity: Ideas and Evolution
How innovations in chemistry have driven olfactive creativity.
Dec 28th, 2009
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Forward Thinking: Hair Flair, Fragrance and Care
Hair colorants, customized hair products and innovative hair care applications inspired by skin care are providing new opportunities and challenges for fragrance houses and consumer packaged goods manufacturers.
Jul 24th, 2018
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Forward Thinking: Fragrances of the Moment
Fine fragrance continues to be a competitive landscape, with a plethora of fragrance applications and choices across all distributions. With a myriad of options, consumers are no longer confined to fine fragrance for a memorable fragrance experience.
May 27th, 2017
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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.
May 4th, 2018
Okhade shares some insight into how, as a perfumer, she views the world of color and turn those colors into ingredients on her palette.
6 Florals That Inspire Agilex Perfumer Neha Okhade
Neha Okhade discusses six florals to keep on your radar when formulating.
Jul 31st, 2023
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Fragrances and Fragranced Products: A Strong Alliance
The powerful appeal of many soaps, detergents and cleaning products to consumers is often directly related to the products’ scents. Producers and suppliers of cleaning products understand that an amazing amount of research and innovation goes into the creation of product fragrances and that fragrance ingredients are at the leading edge in the defense of protections for trade secrets.
Jun 25th, 2012
Social Interaction and Fragrance Use: Personal Fragrance Use
A Summary of Research Conducted for the Fragrance Research Fund. Despite the widespread use of personal fragrances and their assumed influence on social behavior, there has been little research documenting such influence. The goal of the proposed study was to provide such documentation, to understand the role fragrances play in determining social behavior.
Apr 6th, 2016
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The Global Fragrances Market – Bringing Fragrances Closer to Consumers
The demand for premium fragrances has bright days ahead, but traditional brands (especially luxury designer brands) will need to adapt to face the growing competition from niche and “indie” players.
Apr 29th, 2019
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Fragrance Trends: Global Fragrance -- Not Making Scents
The fragrance industry faces declining sales, increasing competition and a shorter shelf life. Valued at $25 billion last year, the global market for fragrance continues to flounder, with sales increasing at a rate that is slower than the average growth for the industry as a whole (see T-1). Why is this market proving to be such a challenge?
Dec 30th, 2008
The company is planning to recruit expert perfumers in the United Kingdom, United States and India to work across the global portfolio of brands.
Inside Unilever’s New Fragrance House: Q&A with VP of Fragrance
Vivek Sirohi discusses the decision to create Unilever’s own fragrance house and what that means for the company going forward.
Dec 12th, 2024
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