The history of fashion
I figured that with the morning program so full of information about fragrances that I would discuss a related field--the history of fashion. This subject took me back to my college days when I was a...
View ArticlePerfumer/retailer—a silent partnership
Let’s be sure we don’t become the Chrysler Corporation of the fragrance industry and witch what were once great fragrances fade away from lack of attention or apathy, or not spending enough time...
View ArticleTomorrow—perfumes or just odors?
This is an attempt to clarify the ideal art of perfumery for which I and a number of my perfumer friends strive. We are perfumers who know very well that we must apply ourselves to the needs of...
View ArticleNatural aromatic raw materials in the 80s
To sum up, the natural essential oils market should be regulated. If we have demonstrated that quite a few of the naturals have not increased much more than chemicals, we should monitor this price...
View ArticleAn appraisal of the chemistry of m-menthane derivatives—virgin substrates for...
We should be on the lookout for novel substrates to expand the frontiers of the aroma industry. Perhaps the versatile m-menthane derivatives will beet this challenge.
View ArticleThe Future of Legislation
Clearly, the machinery of government is beginning to respond to the need to create a better climate for industrial innovation--whether it be in the patent area I have discussed or in areas of...
View ArticleP&F Profile: Geneviève Berger, Chief Research Officer, Firmenich, Talks Shop
Whether it's improving global sanitation and hygiene through malodor technologies or exploring sustainable initiatives for a greener planet, it's a limitless sky for Geneviève Berger, chief research...
View Articleβ-Terpineols
β-Terpineol has a hyacinth odor. With the potential availability of this alcohol on a commercial scale further developments of interest to perfumery may will be anticipated. The esters of β-terpineol...
View ArticleThe biosynthesis of terpene compounds
From Wallach's isoprene rule to Ruzieka's biogenetic isoprene rule, the monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes have played a significant role in the development of basic concepts concerning the origin of all...
View ArticleThe beginner face to face with the perfumer’s palette
A good method of teaching him to memorise the various fragrances is to group them in "families" or "series." In the case of the young people for whose training I was partly responsible, I restricted...
View ArticleThe development of the Story Macrocyclic Technology
Following recognition of the significance of Bishop and Denson's discoveries, all of Fr. Story's abilities and powers as promoter, salesman, and entrepreneur came to the fore. In short order, he had...
View ArticleMuguet in perfumery a review of lily of the valley
The odor character of the flowers of lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis L.) is appreciated by almost everyone. An essential oil of the flowers is not commercially available. Therefore, perfumers...
View ArticleBasic features, structure, worldwide sales, and competitive situation of the...
Demand for flavors and fragrances is constantly growing because these specialty/performance chemicals are incorporated mostly in consumer and industrial nondurable goods, most of which are everyday...
View ArticleDihydrocarvone
The purpose of this paper is to illustrate many interesting chemical aspects, such as methods of preparation and reactions of dihydrocarvones which resulted in important aroma chemicals.
View ArticleFragrance application in consumer products
The creation of a fragrance is one of the classic examples of the blending of science and art. The development of a fragrance is controlled by both the chemistry of the materials involved and the...
View ArticleLavandin Abrialis, Iavandin Grosso: what is their future?
In a way, by bringing the price down to an attractive level, by insuring continuity in the availability of the product, the Grosso gave a new life to the lavandin
View ArticleChina: important raw material producer?
These changes and China’s new awareness of the outside are very important in considering my topic: “China: important raw material producer?” Before examining how this specifically refers to essential...
View ArticleNitriles: their in perfumery
It is necessary for every perfume company to have an active chemical research team. The difficulties perfumers meet have become more complicated due to the great diversity of new chemicals that have...
View ArticleNitriles in perfumery
The secure position that nitriles currently hold on the perfumer’s palette can only be strengthened by continued activity in the synthesis and utilization of this most interesting class of aroma chemical.
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