Abstract: Trans isomers of formula (I) in the form of any of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof are provided, wherein the bold and hatched lines indicate a relative or absolute configuration. Also provided are their uses as perfuming ingredients to impart vetiver/rooty notes e.g. in perfuming compositions or in consumer products.

Abstract: An aldehyde of formula (I) in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, wherein each dotted line, independently from each other, represents a single or double bond; n is 0 or 1; R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group; and R3, which can be present in any of positions 2 to 6 of the cyclic moiety, is a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group, or a CH2 group bridging positions 3 and 6. Also, the use of the aldehyde as perfuming ingredient to impart odor notes of the aldehyde, lily of the valley type.

Abstract: The present application relates to perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products comprising such perfume raw materials and/or such perfume delivery systems, as well as processes for making and using such perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products. Such perfume raw materials and compositions, including the delivery systems, disclosed herein expand the perfume communities' options as such perfume raw materials can provide variations on character and such compositions can provide desired odor profiles.

Abstract: Perfume ingredients have been investigated and classified for their effectiveness in detaching biofilms from surfaces. Based on this classification, perfume compositions that are effective in assisting biofilm detachment can be formulated, whilst also allowing a degree of freedom in formulation that permits consideration of the hedonic properties of the composition. The compositions can be used in a wide range of perfumed consumer products, such as personal, domestic and industrial products, e.g. hard surface cleaning products, dental care products, and deodorant products.

Abstract: A fragrance composition and use thereof by inhalation to promote activated, pleasant moods. The fragrance composition comprises at least 75% by weight of perfume materials including at least 10% by weight of at least three specific materials from a group identified as Group IMP and optionally up to 90% of specific materials selected from groups identified as HMR, HMI, HMP, RMP and GEN, the amounts of materials from said Groups falling within specified relationships.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel fragrance compound of octahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene-5-acetaldehyde.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel fragrance compound of octahydro-6-methyl-4,7-methano-1H-indene-5-carboxaldehyde.

Abstract: A method to confer, enhance, improve or modify the odor properties of a perfuming composition or of a perfumed article by adding to the composition or article an effective amount of at least one compound of formula I: wherein n represents 0, 1 or 2; m represents 0, 1 or 2; the dotted lines represent only single bonds or one double bond and two single bonds; R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group, and R2 represents an OR3 group, R3 representing a C1-C3 alkyl or alkenyl group; a group of formula CR4?C(R4)2, or a group of formula with R4 representing a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group. These compounds impart a clean and natural fruity, pineapple odor type to the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles to which they are added.

Abstract: A method of providing to a fragrance application a musky odor, comprising the addition thereto of at least one compound according to the formula I in which R1 is selected from H and CH3; R2, R3 are selected from the possibilities that (a) both are CH3; and (b) R2 and R3 together form a single bond (as indicated by the broken line); and n is an integer selected from 1, 2, 3, and 4. The compounds are useful in the complete range of fine and functional fragrance applications.

Abstract: A compound and a method to confer, enhance, improve or modify the odor properties of a perfuming composition or of a perfumed article, to confer a green allylic, glycolate and fruity-pineapple odor, by adding the compound thereto. The compound has formula (I): wherein the dotted line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; one R1 represents a hydrogen atom and the other represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group; X representing a C?CH2 or C?CHCH3 group or a CHR2 group, each R2 representing a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group; and R3 represents a a group of formula CR4?C(R4)2, or a group of formula each R4 representing a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group. The compound is in the form of a pure enantiomer or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: Unscented and low scented malodor control compositions are provided. The malodor control compositions are suitable for a variety of applications, including use on plastic films or in fabric and air freshening products.

Abstract: A compound and a method to confer, enhance, improve or modify the odor properties of a perfuming composition or of a perfumed article, to confer a green allylic, glycolate and fruity-pineapple odor, by adding the compound thereto. The compound has formula (I): wherein the dotted line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; one R1 represents a hydrogen atom and the other represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group; X representing a C?CH2 or C?CHCH3 group or a CHR2 group, each R2 representing a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group; and R3 represents a a group of formula CR4?C(R4)2, or a group of formula each R4 representing a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group. The compound is in the form of a pure enantiomer or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present application relates to perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products comprising such perfume raw materials and/or such perfume delivery systems, as well as processes for making and using such perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products. Such perfume raw materials and compositions, including the delivery systems, disclosed herein expand the perfume communities' options as such perfume raw materials can provide variations on character and such compositions can provide desired odor profiles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds and their use in fragrance compositions. Novel 3.2.1-bicyclo-octene and -octane compounds of the present invention are represented by formula: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, acetate, carbonate monomethyl ester, and allyloxy; and wherein the broken line represents a single or double bond.

Abstract: Described are 2,2,3-trimethylcyclopentane derivatives of formula 1 wherein R1 is methyl or ethyl; and R2 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl. The invention furthermore relates to a method of their production a to fragrance compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns co-polymers, derived from a maleic anhydride derivative and a ethylenic derivative, comprising at least one ?-oxy or ?-thio carbonyl moiety capable of liberating an active molecule such as, for example, an ?,?-unsaturated ketone, aldehyde or carboxylic ester. The present invention concerns also the use of polymers or co-polymers in perfumery as well as the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles comprising the invention's compounds.

Abstract: A method of providing to a fragrance application a musky odour, comprising the addition thereto of at least one compound according to the formula I in which R1 is selected from H and CH3; R2, R3 are selected from the possibilities that (a) both are CH3; and (b) R2 and R3 together form a single bond (as indicated by the broken line); and n is an integer selected from 1, 2, 3, and 4. The compounds are useful in the complete range of fine and functional fragrance applications.

Abstract: A fragrance composition is provided comprising from about 10% wt to about 40% wt of a residual accord, the residual accord comprising perfume raw materials (PRMs) selected from at least three of the five defined classes. In addition, personal care compositions comprising the defined fragrance composition are also provided.

Abstract: Mixtures are described which comprise or consist of 3-(4-methylcyclohex-3-enyl)butyraldehyde (limonenal) and (4aR,5R,7aS,9R)-octahydro-2,2,5,8,8,9a-hexamethyl-4H-4a,9-methanoazuleno(5,6-d)-1,3-dioxole (Ambrocenide®), the weight ratio of limonenal to Ambrocenide® being in the range from 150:1 to 2500:1.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel fragrance material comprising a compound having the structure (IUPAC name (1R,2S,7R,8R,9S)-2,6,6,9-tetramethyltricyclo-[5.4.0.02,8]undecan-10-one). The novel fragrance material has a strong, pleasant cedar wood fragrance and is useful for imparting, strengthening, or improving the odor of perfumes and perfumed products. Methods for preparing the novel fragrance material are described.

Abstract: Described are polyalkylbicylic chemical derivatives for use a fragrance ingredients having the generic structure: wherein m=0 or 1; wherein X is methyl or hydrogen; wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 each represents methyl or ethyl with the proviso that when X is methyl, each of R1, R2, R3 and R4 is methyl and when X is hydrogen, one of R1, R2, R3 and R4 is ethyl; and wherein R6 represents hydrogen or methyl. Methods for using and making these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making indenol esters or ethers from an ?-substituted cinnamic aldehyde derivative such as an acetal or an acylal. Said reaction is promoted by the use of strong mineral acids, sulphonic acids, acidic zeolites or Lewis acids.

Abstract: Novel ester compounds and the use of these esters as a fragrance chemicals, suitable for use in creating fragrance, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to indanyl derivatives and the use of the indanyl derivatives in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula in which R1 to R7 are, independently, H, methyl or ethyl, R8+R9 together form methylene (—CH2—) or a single bond, or R1+R2 together form —(CH2)n—, with n being 3 or 4, or R3+R5 or R5+R7 represent methylene or a single bond; and the presence of at least one cyclopropane ring in the molecule is compulsory and the side chain can be saturated or contains one double bond in position &agr;,&bgr; or &bgr;,&ggr;, a process for the manufacture of these compounds, compounds used to perform the process and the use of these compounds as an odorant or as an ingredient of an odorant composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula in which R1 to R7 are, independently, H, methyl or ethyl, R8+R9 together form methylene (—CH2—) or a single bond, or R1+R2 together form —(CH2)n—, with n being 3 or 4, or R3+R5 or R5+R7 represent methylene or a single bond; and the presence of at least one cyclopropane ring in the molecule is compulsory and the side chain can be saturated or contains one double bond in position &agr;,&bgr; or &bgr;,&ggr;, a process for the manufacture of these compounds, compounds used to perform the process and the use of these compounds as an odorant or as an ingredient of an odorant composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated ketones of formula I. The new compounds exhibit an intense, very long lasting green galbanum-type odor with fruity undertones. Compositions containing these novel compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care and personal hygiene articles containing a fragrance delivery system which comprises one or more pro-accords, preferably .beta.-ketoester pro-accords, which are capable of releasing mixtures of fragrance raw materials. The pro-accords which comprise the fragrance delivery systems are useful in delivering sustained fragrances to personal care items inter alia deodorants, anti-perspirants, suntan lotions, hair sprays, mousses, shaving creams, body lotions and creams, depilitories, facial masks, athletic rubs and creams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dryer-activated fabric softening compositions comprising: (A) fabric softening compounds; (B) a non-allylic perfume alcohol ester; and (C) optionally, (1) a carboxylic acid salt of a tertiary amine and/or a tertiary amine ester; and (2) a nonionic softener; wherein, preferably, the Iodine Value of the total number of fatty acyl groups present in (A), (C)(1), and (C)(2) is from about 3 to about 60. These compositions exhibit good antistatic properties as well as improved delivery from a substrate.

Abstract: Described are methyl-substituted 1(2-norbornyl) alkanols and acetate esters thereof defined according to the structures: ##STR1## (wherein Z represents hydrogen or acetyl). The compounds wherein Z is acetyl, the esters, are useful in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles, such as solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softeners, fabric softener articles, hair sprays, shampoos, bath oils and perfumed polymers. Also described are process intermediates for making such compounds defined according to the structures: ##STR2## wherein M' represents MgX or Li and wherein X represents chloro, bromo or iodo.

Abstract: Described are allyl esters of 2-norbornane acrylic acids and 2-norbornylidene propionic acids defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein the wavy line represents a carbon-carbon single bond or a carbon-carbon double bond; wherein one of the dashed lines is carbon-carbon single bond and the other of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond; and wherein R represents methyl or hydrogen; as well as methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials including perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid and solid biodegradable fabric softener compositions combined with nonionic or anionic esters of a non-allylic alcohol perfumes. These compositions exhibit improved perfume longevity and reduced environmental impact.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dryer-activated fabric softening compositions comprising: (A) fabric softening compounds; (B) a non-allylic perfume alcohol ester; and (C) optionally, (1) a carboxylic acid salt of a tertiary amine and/or a tertiary amine ester; and (2) a nonionic softener; wherein, preferably, the Iodine Value of the total number of fatty acyl groups present in (A), (C)(1), and (C)(2) is from about 3 to about 60. These compositions exhibit good antistatic properties as well as improved delivery from a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid and solid biodegradable fabric softener compositions combined with nonionic or anionic esters of a non-allylic alcohol perfumes. These compositions exhibit improved perfume longevity and reduced enviromental impact.

Abstract: The chiral isomers of 3,3-dimethyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-4-penten-2-ol and, more particularly, the (-)-(1'R,2S,E)-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2',2',3'-trimethyl-3'-cyclopenten-1'-yl)-4- penten-2-ol and (+)-(1'S,2S,E)-3,3-dimethyl-5-(2',2',3'-trimethyl-3'-cyclopenten-1'-yl)-4- penten-2-ol, are useful as perfuming ingredients to impart sandalwood type odor notes to the perfuming compositions and perfumed articles into which they are incorporated.

Abstract: Described are 2,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-methanol and substituted derivatives thereof defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein each of the dashed lines represents a carbon-oxygen covalent bond or no bond; N is 0 or 1; R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkylenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 acyl, alkoxycarbonyl, magnesium halo or lithium; and R.sub.2 represents methyl or hydrogen as well as uses thereof (wherein R.sub.1 is not magnesium halo or lithium) for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of consumable materials selected from the group consisting of perfume compositions, perfumed articles, colognes, deodorizing articles, deodorizing compositions and malodor maskants.

Abstract: Schiff bases having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 signifies CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5R.sup.2 signifies H, CH.sub.3R.sup.3 signifies H, C.sub.1-4 -alkylR.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6,R.sup.7 signify H, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, CH(CH.sub.3).sub.2,X signifies methylene, ethylidene, propylidene, ethylene, propylene, 2,3-butylidene,total number of carbon atoms of R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, .ltoreq.6 are novel odorants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel indane compounds, such as, for example, 5-formyl-1,1,2,3,3,4,6-heptamethylindane, a compound of the formula ##STR1## and to compositions including the same, as well as to methods for their preparation. Compounds and compositions of the invention possess a fragrant musk-like aroma and have utility in the perfumery and/or other industries.

Abstract: Described are 2,2,3-trimethylcyclopentenyl acetone derivatives defined according to one or a mixture of compounds having the structures: ##STR1## organoleptic uses thereof, processes for preparing same using as a starting material the compound having the structure: ##STR2## which is reacted to form the compound having the structure: ##STR3## which is further reacted to form the novel intermediate: ##STR4## which is then converted to the 2,2,3-trimethylcyclopentenyl acetone derivatives or our invention using the allylic alcohol having the structure: ##STR5## wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 are the same or different hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.6 represents hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, or propyl or isopropyl; x is 0, 1 or 2; R.sub.7 is methyl or ethyl; R.sub.7 ' and R.sub.7 " represent methyl or ethyl or R.sub.7 ', (CH.sub.2).sub.x and R.sub.7 " taken together represents C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkylene; M represents Li, Mg, X or MgX; and X represents chloro or bromo.

Abstract: Certain trimethylbicylo-[4.3.0]-nonane derivatives, particularly those having a single acetyl substituent on the six membered ring, are novel compounds useful as perfumes to give highly persistent iris butter, methyl ionone, tobacco, and wood odor notes.

Abstract: Indane derivatives useful as fragrance-imparting components are disclosed. The represented indane derivatives by the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein ring A is a benzene or cyclohexane ring and R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, or an alkanoyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms, provided that when ring A is benzene, R.sup.1 is a group other than hydrogen atom.

Abstract: Described are substituted tetrahydroindanes defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein Z is a moiety selected from the group consisting of: ##STR2## wherein X represents chloro or bromo; wherein R.sub.1 represents:--OR.sub.3 or --O.sup..crclbar. M.sup..sym. ;wherein R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; wherein M represents alkali metal, sodium potassium or lithium; wherein R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or the moiety: ##STR3## as well as uses of substituted tetrahydroindanes defined according to the structure: ##STR4## wherein Z' represents a moiety selected from the group consisting of: ##STR5## wherein R.sub.2 is hydrogen and wherein R.sub.1 is the moiety:--OR.sub.3 'wherein R.sub.

Abstract: The bicyclic ester represented by the formula ##STR1## or 2-(2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1,1,4,4-tetramethyl-2(1H)-indenyl)-ethyl acetate, develops odor characters of the woody, slightly amber and musky type, and can therefore be advantageously used for the preparation of perfuming compositions or perfumes, and for perfuming products such as soaps, cosmetic preparations, detergents, fabric softeners or air deodorizers.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2,6-exo-configured tricyclo-5.2.1.0.sup.2,6 decane derivatives that correspond to general formula A wherein ##STR1## R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c, R.sup.d are hydrogen or R.sup.d is a methyl group and R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c are hydrogen or methyl groups, one of the substituents being a methyl group and both the others being hydrogen,the broken line represents a C-C double bond optionally at (-3) or (-4),the wavy line represents geometric isomers,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen, or lower alkyl groups with a total of 1-6 carbon atoms, andX represents a carbonyl or hydroxyl function, as well as a process for their synthesis and their use as scents.

Abstract: 2,3-Epoxy-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1-butanone, an epoxy ketone of formula ##STR1## possess useful fragrance characters and, consequently, it can be used advantageously in the manufacture of perfume, perfume bases and perfumed products. It develops a flowery and fruity odor.

Abstract: Novel disubstituted bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanes of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl or-alkenyl, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are .dbd.O, .dbd.CH--CN, .dbd.CH--CO--OCH.sub.3 or .dbd.CH--CO--OC.sub.2 H.sup.5, or R.sup.3 is hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or --C.tbd.CH when R.sup.4 is --OH or --O--CO--CH.sub.3, or R.sup.3 is H when R.sup.4 is --CH.sub.2 --CO--OCH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 --CO--OC.sub.2 H.sub.5 or --CH.sub.2 --C.tbd.N and one or both of the dashed lines may be a further bond, are obtained by subjecting cyclopentadiene to a Diels-Alder reaction with an unsaturated ketone, this reaction being catalyzed by a Lewis acid, and then subjecting the compound of the formula Ia ##STR2## initially formed to a reduction, a Grignard reaction or a reaction with diethylphosphonoacetonitrile or ethyl phosphonoacetate and NaH.They can be used as scents and/or aromas or as intermediates for scents.