Complete Review Of Odour Olfactive (And Sub) Families

A complete review of Odor-Olfactive [and sub] Families In Delta Aromatic we identify/specify Families and sub Families based on Natural inspiration. Each Fragrance Ingredients are classified within those families and sub families. Delta Aromaric Fragrance Library is using the below classification in the categories Odour Family, Odour descriptor 1 and Odour descriptor 2, in order […]

Delta Aromatic Olfactive Family Wheel

The Fragrance wheel is frequently used as a classification tool in perfumery. Delta Aromatic has created its own Fragrance wheel, a circular diagram that depicts every scent family. A scent family is a group of scents that have been put together because of their similarities and complementary differences. Scent groups that are closest together share […]

What are the ingredients and chemical structures of a perfume?

Perfumes are composed of three structural parts — the top, middle, and base notes — to provide the first impression, body, and lasting impression of the fragrance respectively after the application of a perfume. The top note, or head note, provides the initial scent that forms the first impression of the perfume. It has the […]

What are the different types of perfume?

Perfumes are classified into 5 main groups loosely based on their concentration of aromatic compounds.Finished perfume (parfum) has a 20–30% concentration of fragrance. As it contains a high concentration of fragrance, it is typically the most expensive. It is usually a heavier, oilier product than the other types of perfume, and tends to be used […]

What are fragrances and perfumers?

A fragrance is defined as a combination of organic compounds that produces a distinct smell or odor.A perfume is a liquid mixture used to emit a pleasant odor. It is formed from fragrant essential oils derived from plants and spices and/or aroma chemical compounds (natural and synthetics).

What are aroma chemicals?

Aroma Chemicals refer to chemical substances that impart odor and they are often highly volatile. Along with Essential Oils, aroma chemicals form the backbone of ingredients used when formulating fragrances.Aroma chemicals can be alcohols, esters, aldehydes, terpenes, ketones etc. They can be produced synthetically or by processes that conform to a definition of natural:Natural aroma […]

How are essential oils extracted?

It is important to know something about how essential oils are extracted because oils from the same plant extracted in different ways can result in very different products.Essential oils are generally extracted by distillation, often by using steam. Other processes include expression, solvent extraction, and cold pressing. Steam Distillation Most common essential oils such as […]

What are essential oils?

An essential oil is a natural liquid product containing volatile (easily evaporated at normal temperatures) chemical compounds, extracted from a single plant species. Not all plants produce essential oils, and in the plants that do, the essential oil may be found in the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, or fruits.An essential oil is essential in the […]