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.
This 'Scents & Science' chapter explains the role of molecular orbitals in perfumery.
In Chapter 4 of 'Scents & Science,' we explore electron configuration and its critical role in fragrance.
This 'Scents & Science' chapter explains the critical role of chemical bonds in perfumery.
This post is the foundation for our Fragrance Chemistry series, exploring its deep alchemical origins.