Abstract: Suggested is a composition comprising (a) larixol and at least one of the components (b1) to (b5) selected from (b1) tyrosinase inhibitors; (b2) sun protection factors; (b3) antioxidants; (b4) anti-inflammatory agents; and (b5) desquamating agents.

Abstract: Herein described are novel mixtures, containing or consisting of a first compound (E) and a second compound (Z), wherein compounds (E) and (Z) are compounds of formula (I) with identical constitutional formula wherein it applies that one of the four wavy lines denotes a double bond and the remaining wavy lines denote a single bond, respectively, and X is selected from —O—, —CH2— and —O—CH2—, and the first compound (E) is trans-configurated and the second compound (Z) is cis-configurated, wherein the weight ratio of compound (E) to compound (Z) in the mixture is in the range of 10:90 to 65:30, preferably to 65:35, particularly preferably to 60:40, uses of such mixtures, methods for producing such mixtures as well as products containing such mixtures.

Abstract: Herein described are novel mixtures, containing or consisting of a first compound (E) and a second compound (Z), wherein compounds (E) and (Z) are compounds of formula (I) with identical constitutional formula wherein it applies that one of the four wavy lines denotes a double bond and the remaining wavy lines denote a single bond, respectively, and X is selected from —CH2— and —CH2—CH2—, and the first compound (E) is trans-configurated and the second compound (Z) is cis-configurated, wherein the weight ratio of compound (E) to compound (Z) in the mixture is in the range of 75:25, preferably of 80:20, to 90:10, uses of such mixtures, methods for producing such mixtures as well as products containing such mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) and use thereof as fragrance. In a further aspect the present invention relates to compositions and fragrance mixtures containing compounds of the formula (I) and the products perfumed with these compositions and fragrance mixtures. Further, the present invention relates to a method for intensifying an odor or several odors selected from the group consisting of fruity, floral, spicy, woody, musk and ambrette and a method for endowing hair or textile fibers with one, several or all of the notes selected from the group consisting of fruity, floral, spicy, woody, musk and ambrette with use of one or more compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Suggested is a composition comprising (a) larixol and at least one of the components (b1) to (b5) selected from (b1) tyrosinase inhibitors; (b2) sun protection factors; (b3) antioxidants; (b4) anti-inflammatory agents; and (b5) desquamating agents.

Abstract: The use of certain compounds for masking or decreasing the or one or a plurality of unpleasant olfactory impressions of one or a plurality of substances with an unpleasant odor and/or for enhancing the or one or a plurality of pleasant olfactory impressions of one or a plurality of substances with a pleasant odor and new fragrance mixtures and perfumed products containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) and use thereof as fragrance. In a further aspect the present invention relates to compositions and fragrance mixtures containing compounds of the formula (I) and the products perfumed with these compositions and fragrance mixtures. Further, the present invention relates to a method for intensifying an odor or several odors selected from the group consisting of fruity, floral, spicy, woody, musk and ambrette and a method for endowing hair or textile fibers with one, several or all of the notes selected from the group consisting of fruity, floral, spicy, woody, musk and ambrette with use of one or more compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Suggested is a antimicrobial agent An antimicrobial composition comprising (a) at least one acetophenone derivative of formula (I) in which R1 stands for hydrogen or methyl, and R2 stands for hydrogen, hydroxyl or a —OCH3 group, or a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and (b) at least one second antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: What is proposed are specific tetrahydrofuran derivatives of the formula (I), fragrance and aroma substance mixtures comprising these tetrahydrofuran derivatives, their use in fragrance or aroma substance (mixture) and corresponding perfumed products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to perfumes of general formula (A) It further relates to the use of the compounds of formula (A) for imparting or intensifying particular odor notes and/or particular odor impressions and a method of producing a perfume mixture or a perfumed product.

Abstract: A fragrance mixture, preferably perfume oil, is described, comprising the constituents (a) (cyclopent-2-enyl ethyl acetate) and additionally (b) one or a plurality of fragrances, preferably with a floral odor note, from the group consisting of alcohols and aldehydes with a molecular weight of 210 g/mol or less and/or (c) one or a plurality of fragrances from the group consisting of ketones, ethers and esters with a molecular weight in the range from 190 g/mol through 250 g/mol.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I) or of a mixture comprising two, three, four, five, six or a plurality of different compounds of Formula (I) for the superadditive enhancement of an olfactory impression. The invention also relates to novel fragrance and/or flavor material compositions which, in addition to a compound of Formula (I) or a mixture thereof, further contains one, two, three or a plurality of further fragrance and/or flavor materials, the fragrance and/or flavor material or the further fragrance and/or flavor materials not being compound of Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to perfumes of general formula (A) It further relates to the use of the compounds of formula (A) for imparting or intensifying particular odor notes and/or particular odor impressions and a method of producing a perfume mixture or a perfumed product.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) is described and use thereof as fragrance, especially as lily-of-the-valley fragrance and/or as an agent for increasing the substantivity and/or the retention of a fragrance preparation and/or as a fixative.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of dioxolanes of the following Formula (I) as fragrance and/or flavoring substances, certain perfume and/or flavoring compositions comprising these dioxolanes and corresponding perfumed and/or flavored items. The present invention also relates to a method for producing the dioxolanes of Formula (I) and certain new dioxolanes according to Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of an aldehyde, substituted in alpha position by an alkyl residue, of the formula having (I) a total of 13 C atoms, wherein R means an unbranched alkyl residue having 6, 7, 8 or 9 C atoms and R? means an unbranched alkyl residue having 2, 3, 4 or 5 C atoms, or (II) a total of 15 C atoms, wherein R means an unbranched alkyl residue having 8, 9, 10 or 11 C atoms and R? means an unbranched alkyl residue having 2, 3, 4 or 5 C atoms, or a blend comprising or consisting of two, three or more such aldehydes of type (I) and/or (II), as an odoriferous or aroma substance.

Abstract: A mixture is described which comprises or consists of (a) one or more compounds of formula (I): and (b) one or more compounds of formula (II): in which R has the same meaning or a different meaning in formula (I) and formula (II) and is selected in each case from the group consisting of methyl and ethyl, and optionally (c) one, two or more other fragrances or flavourings.

Abstract: The use of 4-phenylpentan-2-ol (I) as a fragrance or flavouring is described.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of an aldehyde, substituted in alpha position by an alkyl residue, of the formula having (I) a total of 13 C atoms, wherein R means an unbranched alkyl residue having 6, 7, 8 or 9 C atoms and R? means an unbranched alkyl residue having 2, 3, 4 or 5 C atoms, or (II) a total of 15 C atoms, wherein R means an unbranched alkyl residue having 8, 9, 10 or 11 C atoms and R? means an unbranched alkyl residue having 2, 3, 4 or 5 C atoms, or a blend comprising or consisting of two, three or more such aldehydes of type (I) and/or (II), as an odoriferous or aroma substance.

Abstract: Described is the compound of the Formula