Amines are the eccentric guests of the fragrance world—at high concentrations, they’re a biohazard of fecal and ammonia-like odors, but in trace amounts, they are the secret behind the world’s most realistic jasmine, leather, and gourmand scents.
This chapter of 'Scents & Science' explores the vital role of esters and lactones in perfumery. Learn how these chemical compounds provide the signature fruity and creamy notes essential to modern fragrance creation.
This chapter on ‘Scents & Science’ explores the versatile role of carboxylic acids in perfumery. Learn how these compounds, including fatty acids, are key precursors to fragrant esters and bring essential depth and balance to scent compositions. Introduction When we…
This chapter on 'Scents & Science' explains the role of ketones in perfumery. We detail the chemistry behind these synthetic compounds and how musk ketones were historically crucial for creating the most sensual base notes
This chapter on 'Scents & Science' explores the critical role of aldehydes in perfumery. We detail the chemistry behind these synthetic compounds and how fatty aldehydes revolutionized modern fragrance, most notably in Chanel No. 5
In Chapter 10 of 'Scents & Science,' we explain the role of alcohols and phenols in perfumery. Learn how the hydroxyl group is fundamental to the chemical structure and scent profile of many common fragrances.
In Chapter 9 of 'Scents & Science,' we explain the role of heteroatoms and functional groups in perfumery. Learn how these specific arrangements of atoms are essential to fragrance chemistry and directly influence a perfume's scent.
In Chapter 8 of 'Scents & Science,' we explain the role of aromatic rings in perfumery. Learn what aromatic compounds are, why they are called 'aromatic,' and how their unique chemical structure (like the benzene ring) is fundamental to creating specific scents.
In Chapter 7 of 'Scents & Science,' we explain chirality and its critical role in perfumery. Learn how enantiomers (stereoisomers) can have dramatically different scents, impacting fragrance creation.
This 'Scents & Science' chapter explains the role of molecular orbitals in perfumery.