Perfumery Perfumery 4711 is a brand of Procter & Gamble in Germany. ...more on Wikipedia about "4711"
Aftershave is a lotion used - mainly by men - after they have finished shaving. It may contain an antiseptic agent such as alcohol to prevent infection from cuts, a perfume to enhance scent, and a moisturizer to soften the skin. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aftershave"
Ambergris (Ambra grisea, Ambre gris, ambergrease, or grey amber) is a solid, fatty, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish colour, the shades being variegated like marble, possessing a peculiar sweet, earthy odour not unlike isopropyl alcohol. Now largely replaced by synthetics, it is occasionally still used as a fixative in perfumery. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ambergris"
Ambrein is a fragrant substance, resembling cholesterin. It is the chief constituent of ambergris, a secretion from the digestive system of the sperm whale. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ambrein"
An aroma compound, also known as odorant, aroma, fragrance, flavor, is a chemical compound that has a smell or odor. A chemical compound has a smell or odor when two conditions are met: the compounds needs to be volatile, so it can be transported to the olfactory system in the upper part of the nose, and it needs to be in a sufficiently high concentration to be able to interact with one or more of the olfactory receptors. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aroma compound"
Aromachology is the study of the influence of odors on behavior. Although it has been shown that certain plants have stimulating or relaxing effects, research on wider scopes of application are still at an early stage. Some cosmetic brands such as Shiseido and Décléor are devoting substantial efforts to the task. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aromachology"
Aromatherapy, commonly associated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), is the use of volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential oils (EOs), and other aromatic compounds from plants to affect someone's mood or health. The word was coined in the 1920s by French chemist René Maurice Gattefossé. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aromatherapy"
Axe bodyspray is a bodyspray that made its debut in 2002. It is for men of all ages. It is advertised in a way that suggests girls/women will be sexually attracted to you. ...more on Wikipedia about "Axe Bodyspray"
In perfumery, a base note is a class of odorants that evaporates very slowly and are typically not perceived until perfume drydown. ...more on Wikipedia about "Base note"
Bay rum is the name of a cologne or an after- shave. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bay rum"
Benzyl acetate (CAS number 140-11-4) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C9H10O2. It is the ester formed by condensation of benzyl alcohol and acetic acid. ...more on Wikipedia about "Benzyl acetate"
Camphene is bicyclic monoterpene. It is nearly insoluble in water, but well soluble in common organic solvents. It volatilizes readily at room temperature and has a pungent smell. It is a minor constituent of many essential oils such as turpentine, cypress oil, camphor oil, citronella oil, neroli, ginger oil, and valerian. It is produced industrially by catalytic isomerization of the more common alpha-pinene. Camphene is used in the preparation of fragrances and as a food additive for flavoring. Its mid-19th century use as a fuel for lamps was limited by its explosiveness. ...more on Wikipedia about "Camphene"
Cedar correctly refers to those trees belonging to the genus Cedrus in the coniferous plant family Pinaceae. They are most closely related to the Firs (Abies), sharing a very similar cone structure. They are native to the mountains of the western Himalaya and the Mediterranean region, occurring at altitudes of 1,500-3200 m in the Himalaya and 1,000-2,200 m in the Mediterranean. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cedar"
Chanel No. 5 is one of the best known perfumes in the world. The first fragrance from Parisian couturier, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, it was launched in May 1921. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chanel No. 5" Just www.shortopedia.com way
Chavicol, or p-allylphenol, is a natural organic compound. Its chemical structure consists of a benzene ring substituted with a hydroxy group and a propenyl group. It is a colorless liquid found together with terpenes in betel oil. It is miscible with alcohol, ether, and chloroform. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chavicol"
Citral, or 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal or lemonal, is either of a pair of terpenoids with the molecular formula C10 H16 O. The two compounds are double bond isomers. The trans isomer is known as geranial or citral A. The cis isomer is known as neral or citral B. ...more on Wikipedia about "Citral"
Citronella oil is one of the important essential oils obtained from different species of Cymbopogon. The oil is used extensively as a source of important perfumery chemicals like citronellal, citronellol and geraniol, which find extensive use in soap, perfumery, cosmetic and flavouring industries throughout the world. ...more on Wikipedia about "Citronella oil"
Citronellol, or dihydrogeraniol, is a natural acyclic monoterpenoid. Both enantiomers occur in nature. (+)-Citronellol, which is found citronella oils, is the more common isomer. (-)-Citronellol is found in the oils of rose and geranium. Citronellol is used in perfumes. ...more on Wikipedia about "Citronellol"
Civetone is a cyclic ketone and one of the oldest perfume ingredients known. It is a pheromone sourced from the african Civet. Civetone is closely related to muscone, the principal odiferous compound found in musk, because both compounds are large cyclic molecules. ...more on Wikipedia about "Civetone"
(Coty, Inc.) :For other things named "Coty", see Coty (disambiguation) ...more on Wikipedia about "Coty, Inc."
Diethyl malonate, also known as DEM, is the diethyl ester of malonic acid. It has chemical formula ( C2 H5)2( ) and CAS number 105-53-3. It occurs naturally in grapes and strawberries as a colorless liquid with an apple-like odor, and is used in perfumes. It is also used to synthesize other compounds such as barbiturates, artificial flavorings, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6. ...more on Wikipedia about "Diethyl malonate"
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Eau de Cologne ( French for "water of Cologne" or "Cologne perfume", Kölnisch Wasser in German) is a type of light perfume that originated in Cologne, Germany and is defined by its typical concentration of about 2-3% essential oils. ...more on Wikipedia about "Eau de Cologne"
Enfleurage is a process that uses odorless fats that are solid at room temperature to capture the fragrant compounds exuded by plants. The process can be "cold" enfleurage or "hot" enfleurage. ...more on Wikipedia about "Enfleurage"
An essential oil is a concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aromatic compounds extracted from plants. It may be produced by distillation, expression, or solvent extraction. Essential oils are used in perfumery, aromatherapy, cosmetics, incense, medicine, household cleaning products, and for flavoring food and drink. They are valuable commodities in the fragrance and food industries. ...more on Wikipedia about "Essential oil"
Estragole, or p-allylanisole or methyl chavicol, is a natural organic compound. Its chemical structure consists of a benzene ring substituted with a methoxy group and a propenyl group. Estragole is a double-bond isomer of anethole. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid. It is the primary constituent of tarragon oil making up 60-75% of the oil. It is also found in pine oil and turpentine. ...more on Wikipedia about "Estragole"
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