Abstract: A mosquito-repelling agent which is gentle to human and environment and safe, and has an excellent mosquito-repelling effect almost equal to the effect of DEET and also an excellent persistency of the effect. The mosquito-repelling agent comprises a mixture of isomenthone, linalool, geraniol, citral and citronellol as an effective ingredient for a mosquito-repelling effect, which may be contained in a fragrant composition.

Abstract: A deodorant composition for permanent wave, which is excellent in stability and has a superior effect in masking unpleasant smell originated from mercapto compounds not only during the permanent treatment but also after the treatment. A deodorant composition is prepared by containing at least one compound or essential oil selected from Koavone, linalool oxide, rosephenone, Sandalore, Sandalmysore core, Bacdanol, Kephalis, cis-p-menthan-7-ol, nerolidol, raspberry ketone, &agr;,3,3-trimethylcyclohexanemethyl formate, p-methoxyphenethyl alcohol, 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid ethyl ester, 2,2,6-trimethyl-1-crotonylcyclohexane, tansy oil and basil oil.

Abstract: A deodorant composition which has a superior effect in masking unpleasant smells originated from components such as ammonia formulated in compositions for hair color and compositions for hair bleach and which is also stable in alkaline products and acidic solution products. A deodorant composition is prepared by adding at least one compound or essential oil selected from Koavone, linalool oxide, rosephenone, Sandalore, Sandalmysore core, Bacdanol, Kephalis, cis-p-menthan-7-ol, nerolidol, raspberry ketone, &agr;,3,3-trimethylcyclohexanemethyl formate, p-methoxyphenethyl alcohol, 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid ethyl ester, 2,2,6-trimethyl-1-crotonylcyclohexane, tansy oil and basil oil.

Abstract: A mosquito-repelling agent which is gentle to human and environment and safe, and has an excellent mosquito-repelling effect almost equal to the effect of DEET and also an excellent persistency of the effect. The mosquito-repelling agent comprises a mixture of isomenthone, linalool, geraniol, citral and citronellol as an effective ingredient for a mosquito-repelling effect, which may be contained in a fragrant composition.