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Through fermentation, wine emits intricate fragrance accords and flavors that often find similarities with perfume.
Wine & Fragrance
A look at the unique connections and complex notes.
May 3rd, 2021
Industry snapshot: WFFC Provence Trip
Following this year’s World Perfumery Congress, Women in Favor and Fragrance Commerce (WFFC) lead a small group through the region’s fields and production sites
Jan 5th, 2009
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Wine Divine
The grape moves into new categories, providing scent, taste and functional benefits.
Dec 28th, 2009
Flavor Applications in Wine
In view of the recent FDA termination of a past memorandum of understanding with the BATF regarding the labeling of alcoholic beverages, the consumer's right to know what he is purchasing and the manufacturer's formula integrity must be kept in balance, In this respect, through the coordination of the efforts by the winemaker and the flavorist alike, attainment of these common goals should be possible.
May 2nd, 2016
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F&F Literature Review: Fragrance Release
Recent studies in biotechnology and genetic disposition are shining a light on why consumers crave the F&F products that they do.
Apr 25th, 2018
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Cover Story: Leaf Alcohol Preparation
cis-Hex-3-en-1-ol and trans-hex-3-en-1ol are called leaf alcohols, though their aromas resemble freshly cut grass. Perfumers define their aroma more precisely: cis-hex-3-en-1-ol has powerful and intensely green grassy odor.1 Traces of cis-hex-3-en-1-ol are used in refreshing top notes in delicate floral fragrance types such as muguet and lilac; in addition, the alcohol is often used alongside geranium oil, galbanum, oakmoss, lavender and mint oils.
Nov 3rd, 2008
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Smoke, Leather & Tea: A Survey of 2015 Trends
A recent spate of trend reports for the year heightened the emergence of unique ingredients, sensory combinations and global influences. Herein is a survey of some of the year’s leading themes.
Feb 20th, 2015
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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
Surely Wines flavor chemist Michael Colangelo.
Surely Wines Flavor Chemist Michael Colangelo Shares Industry Journey
Colangelo digs into the dealcoholization of wine, project wins and more.
Mar 31st, 2023
Living legend of India’s Irani Zarthushtis, Aqa Boman Kohinoor, and his son, Afshin, offer incense sticks to the holy Faravar.
Scent and the Spirit: Fragrance in Zoroastrian and Jewish Traditions
From flames of righteousness to scent in scriptures, these two ancient faiths provide an interesting look at the ritual and ceremony behind some of the world’s most coveted ingredients.
Nov 21st, 2017
Cedar and sandalwood’s relative importance in fragrance creation unfortunately means that they can sometimes be overlooked in flavor compositions.
Flavor Bites: Two Woody WONF Ingredients
The key alcohols underlying both cedar and sandalwood notes in nature have a powerful impact but also enjoy exceptional substantivity.
Aug 3rd, 2020
The Power of Perfume and the Aromatic Plants of Provence, the Alps and Côte d'Azur
Highlights from the 30th Essential Oil Days (Journées des Huiles Essentielles [APPAM]) and International Congress of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (Congrès International Plantes Aromatiques et Médicinales [PAM])
Jan 23rd, 2012
Master perfumer Christophe Laudamiel shares his thoughts on the ingredient’s versatility, usage and more.
Christophe Laudamiel Explores the Magic of Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol
Master perfumer Christophe Laudamiel shares his thoughts on the ingredient’s versatility, usage and more.
Feb 1st, 2022
A New Crop: the Ingredients of Innovation
As the F&F world moves into a new phase of sustainability and technology, Mane focuses its strategy on naturals and enhancing its pool of creative talent. “How do we make the fragrance industry a sustainable model?” asks Frederic Jacques, head of Mane’s fine fragrance division in the United States. “How do we re-conquer some desire from the consumer?”
Nov 3rd, 2008
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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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Non-Alcoholic Solvents in Multifunctional Fragrances
By replacing alcohol as the carrier solvent with biology-based hydrocarbons (BBHCs), it becomes possible to design and manufacture entirely novel multifunctional products that straddle the line between perfume and beauty care while carrying an “all-natural” certification.
Sep 25th, 2018
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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
Perdon Rupnow reproduced one of her favorite French desserts the Paris-Brest puff pastry base garnished with hazelnut praliné and cream by using five different pyrazines to complete her vision.
A Love Letter to Pyrazines from a Perfumer
Perfumer Delphine Perdon Rupnow shares her notes on pyrazines in fragrance formulations.
Apr 1st, 2024
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