Abstract: A method of promoting activated, pleasant moods through the inhalation of energising, non-stressing fragrances (invigorating fragrances) comprising at least 75% by weight, preferably 85% by weight of perfume materials drawn from the following groups: A) At least 10% by weight in total of at least three materials drawn from Group ‘IMP’ comprising: allyl amyl glycolate; benzyl salicylate; bergamot oil; coriander oil; cyclamen aldehyde; 1-(2,6,10-trimethylcyclododeca-2,5,9-trien-1-yl)ethanone; allyl (cyclohexyloxy)acetate; Damascenia 185 SAE; 2,4-dimethylheptan-1-ol; fir balsam; fir needle oil; 3-(4-ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropanal; ginger oil; guaiacwood; linalyl acetate; litsea cubeba oil; methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate; nutmeg oil; olibanum oil; orange flower oil; Ozonal AB 7203C; patchouli oil; rose oxide; rosemary oil; sage clary oil; spearmint oil; Tamarine AB 8212E; tarragon oil; B) Optionally up to 90% of materials from the following groups: Group ‘HMR’ comprising: allyl ionone; benzyl acet

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal treatment compositions, which contain encapsulated perfume compositions, which release a burst of fragrance a period of time after initial topical application. According to the present invention, the burst of fragrance is released with the application of mechanical pressure on the encapsulated perfume composition. Further, the present invention relates to hair and skin compositions, which release a burst of fragrance a period of time after initial topical application by rubbing the skin or brushing the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of (Z)-8-tetradecenal and of a mixture consisting of (Z)-8-tetradecanal and (E)-8-tetradecanal as an odorous or aromatic substance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a perfume which comprises at least two fragrance that can be selected by the user. According to the invention, the perfume contains two clear layers which are distinctly separated from one another with one layer being an aqueous, aqueous-alcoholic or isostearate derivative phase and the other layer being an oil phase. If the oil phase contains a silicone oil, the second layer is formed by a isostearate derivate. The aqueous phase contains at least one water-soluble fragrance and the oil phase contains at least one other oil-soluble fragrances. A mixed fragrance is created by shaking so that at least three different fragrances an be drawn from a perfume container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of fragrance compositions, said fragrance compositions comprising fragrance compounds selected among: aldehydes, ?,?-unsaturated aldehydes, alcohols, ketones, and mixtures thereof in any home and personal care product, each fragrance compound being able to restrict the formation of indole to less than 0.01 ppm (wt/wt) after 24 hours incubation at room temperature in an airtight sealed vessel of suitable fresh human urine containing 0.28% by weight of each fragrance compound in order to prevent the development of indole based malodours from faecal and urine based soils.

Abstract: A multi-phase personal care composition is described comprising is a first phase and a second phase. The personal care composition comprises at least 0.25%, by weight of the composition, of blooming perfume ingredients having a KI of less than about 1500.

Abstract: Methods of forming clear fragrances and formulations are described herein. The method includes providing a commercial fragrance formulation including a first concentration of a fragrance component and a second concentration of a nonessential component. The method further includes identifying the nonessential component, wherein the nonessential component includes an alcohol, an ester, a hydrocarbon, an aldehyde, a resin, other crystalline aroma chemicals, a first essential oil or combinations thereof, determining the second concentration and removing at least a portion of the nonessential component from the commercial fragrance formulation to form a first formulation, wherein the portion of the nonessential component is from about 5 wt. % to about 95 wt. % of the commercial fragrance formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the perfumery industry. It concerns more particularly an alcohol, ester, ether or ketone derivative having a spiro-type skeleton, the latter being substituted by short alkyl groups. The invention also relates to the use of the invention compounds as perfuming ingredients, able to impart a woody and/or aromatic, as well as to the perfumed articles or perfuming compositions comprising as active ingredient a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: Reaction mixtures that include exothermic generating particles having a water soluble coating encasing a portion of the particles, a volatile component and, optionally an aqueous solution, and a buffer. The reaction mixtures are especially suited to generate heat in a controllable manner. In one such controlled reaction, the reaction components are mixed together and the mixture increases in temperature to a Set Temperature within a predetermined time, and the mixture remains at the Set Temperature for a longer period of time. In this manner, volatile components can be controllably released to the surrounding environment. The volatile components can be, for example, a perfume, a fragrance, an insect repellent, a fumigant, a disinfectant, a bactericide, an insecticide, a pesticide, a germicide, an acaricide, a sterilizer, a deodorizer, a fogging agent and mixtures of these. Apparatuses and methods that use these reaction mixtures are also disclosed.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxanes which contain a fragrance alcohol Y—OH bonded via a betaine ester group having the structure —N+R1R2—CH2—C(O)OY, cleave off the fragrance alcohol under acid conditions and are resistant to hydrolysis in the neutral and weakly basic range. The organopolysiloxanes adhere to textile fibres, skin or hair and are suitable as perfume components for textile treatment agents and personal care products.

Abstract: A particularly stable perfuming composition in the form of a transparent fluid water-in-oil or oil-in-water emulsion is obtained by addition of a substance to the oily phase, capable of bringing closer the densities of the respective dispersed and continuous phases.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) from about 0.01% to about 99%, by weight, of a fragrance oil, wherein the fragrance oil comprises about 5% or greater, by weight of fragrance oil, of a top note perfume raw material, or mixture of top note perfume raw materials, and wherein the top note perfume raw materials have a boiling point of less than, or equal to, about 250° C. at 1 atmosphere pressure; (b) an entrapment material which is selected from the group consisting of polymers; capsules, microcapsules and nanocapsules; liposomes; pro-perfumes selected from more than 1 type of pro-chemistry; film formers; absorbents; cyclic oligosaccharides and mixtures thereof; (c) greater than about 50% volatile solvent.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) a fragrance oil wherein the fragrance oil comprises greater than 0.5% of a top note perfume raw material, or mixture of top note perfume raw materials, with a boiling point of less than, or equal to, 250° C. at 1 atmosphere pressure; (b) an entrapment material which is selected from the group consisting of polymers; capsules, microcapsules and nanocapsules; liposomes; film formers; absorbents; cyclic oligosaccharides and mixtures thereof; (c) greater than 50% volatile solvent; wherein the perfume raw material and the entrapment material exist in an associated form on the substrate and wherein the weight ratio of the top note perfume raw material to the entrapment material within the associated form is in the range from about 1:20 to about 20:1.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) a fragrance oil comprising: (i) top note perfume raw material, or mixture of perfume raw materials, with a boiling point of less than, or equal to, about 250° C. at 1 atmosphere pressure; (ii) middle or base note perfume raw material, or mixture of perfume raw materials, with a boiling point of greater than 250° C. at 1 atmosphere pressure; (b) an entrapment material which is selected from the group consisting of polymers; capsules, microcapsules and nanocapsules; liposomes; pro-perfumes selected from more than 1 type of pro-chemistry; film formers; absorbents; cyclic oligosaccharides and mixtures thereof; (c) greater than 50% volatile solvent; wherein the weight ratio of the top note perfume raw materials to middle or base note perfume raw materials within the fragrance oil is in the range from about 1:20 to about 20:1.

Abstract: Compositions and products for emitting fragrance include at least one fragrance, perlite, and sodium silicate or water glass. Compositions used to make urinal blocks and other products may further include at least one of: lime (calcium oxide), gypsum, enzymes and colorant agents. Chlorophyl and alfalfa may also be included, as well as calcium chloride, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, bicarbonate of soda, sodium sulfate, sodium talloate, nonionic surfactants, ethyl alcohol, hexylene glycol (1-hexene) ethylene glycol, propylene glycol and isopropyl alcohol.

Abstract: A composition having a fragrance that substantially mimics a fragrance of a plant is made by (a) identifying a plurality of different chemical entities emitted from a plant, wherein the plurality of different chemical entities combine to form the fragrance of the plant; (b) determining a concentration of the plurality of different chemical entities emitted from the plant, the plurality of different chemical entities including at least a first chemical entity and a second chemical entity, the first and second chemical entities having different chemical structures; (c) providing a stock of the first chemical entity and a stock of the second chemical entity; and (d) mixing together aliquots of the stock of the first chemical entity and the stock of the second chemical entity to form a mixture wherein a ratio of the concentration of the first chemical entity to second chemical entity is substantially the same as that emitted from the plant.

Abstract: The present invention provides an odorant suitable for use in fuel gases, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), city gas, and LP gas, or methane gas, propane gas, butane gas and hydrogen gas. Preferably, the present invention provides a novel odorant that can also be used for fuel gases for fuel cells, including hydrogen gas. The odorant for fuel gases of the present invention has a perceptual threshold of 1 ppb or less, and includes a compound that has no sulfur atoms and no nitrogen atoms in its molecules. The odorant for fuel gases of the present invention is suitable for use in fuel cells that use hydrogen gas or other gases as a fuel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a perfume composition for mental control, the composition containing one or more components acknowledged as having a psycho-sedative effect selected from the group consisting of terpinyl butyrate, ?-nonalactone, acetyl isoeugenol, methyl anisate, terpineol, nerol, chrysanthenone, lyral, lilial, ?-phenylethyl alcohol, ?-methyl ionone, Iso E Super, Z-3-hexenyl salicylate, p-methylphenylacetaldehyde, limonene, ocimene, helional, linalyl acetate, geranyl acetate, geraniol, hedione, linalool, citronellol, and ?-hexalactone and/or one or more components acknowledged as having a psycho-stimulative effect selected from the group consisting of piperitone, isoamyl angelate, phenylethyl angelate, cuminyl alcohol, menthalactone, ethyl myristate, and perilla aldehyde. The invention also provides an external composition and daily-use goods, containing the perfume composition for mental control.

Abstract: The invention relates to an alcoholic base mixture that contains extracts from fruit and dairy products. The mixture consists of the extract form pineapple fruit obtained by alcoholic extraction in the temperature range of from 10 to 30° C. and of the extract from yogurt obtained by alcoholic extraction in the temperature range of 10 to 30° C. The ratio of pineapple extract to yogurt extract ranges from 20:80 to 80:20. Used as a cosmetic perfumed preparation, for example as a perfume, the base mixture may generate a feeling of happiness by increasing the serotonin level, which effect is intensified by an additional bright yellow coloration.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel aromatic compositions consisting of HLA molecules, which two different potential perfume carriers are assigned. The invention aims at developing novel aromatic compositions consisting of HLA molecules based on the selection of alleles of genes which are relevant from an olfactory viewpoint and subsequent processing thereof. According to the invention, the aromatic compositions are produced by selecting one allele amongst known class I HLA alleles, which differs in at least one characteristic from other alleles of HLA class I molecules and which is present in less than 5% of individuals of the world population; the protein that is coded for by the selected allele undergoes assembly in the presence of ?2-microglobulin (?2m); the formed HLA class I molecules are purified with the bonded peptides and fragmented with the protease, and the odor-active substances resulting from fragmentation are added as individual components or as a mixture to a cosmetic preparation.

Abstract: Multi-layer reaction mixtures that includes exothermic generating particles having a water soluble coating encasing a portion of the particles, a volatile component and, optionally, a buffer, an aqueous solution or both. At least two layers of the reaction mixture contain exothermic generating particles and at least one layer of the reaction mixture contains a portion of the exothermic generating particles suspended in a gel that includes the water soluble coating. These multi-layer reaction mixtures are especially suited to generate heat in a controllable manner. In one such controlled reaction, the reaction components are mixed together and the reaction mixture increases in temperature to a Set Temperature within a predetermined time, and the mixture remains at the Set Temperature for a longer period of time. In this manner, volatile components can be controllably released to the surrounding environment.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition capable of indicating by color change when consumer articles, particularly volatile material dispensers, containing or associated with the composition have become inefficient in use. The composition includes: a) a volatile liquid component, b) a non-volatile component of an oxide or hydroxide of the metals of group III or IV of the periodic table and a polymer obtainable by the reaction, in the presence of the volatile liquid component, of a functionalized polymer with a cross-linking, and c) a dye capable of changing color as a function of the medium in which it is incorporated. Optionally, the composition can also contain an effective amount of an acidic compound. The invention also concerns the consumer article containing the composition, in particular a device aimed to diffuse a volatile or partially volatile liquid, more specifically an air freshener.

Abstract: A chemical composition that exhibits different olfactive characteristics when applied to the skin of different individuals, so as to appear to be a customized fragrance, comprising a combination of acid compounds, aromatic nitrogen containing components, aldehydes, aromatic phenols, natural essential oils containing terpenes and organic solvents suitable for skin use. When applied on the skin of different persons, the composition accents different portions of the accord to result in a marked variation of scent from person to person.

Abstract: A method of collection of the fragrance ingredient of fragrant wood comprises extracting an essential oil ingredient by a solvent from the fragrant wood and collecting the fragrance ingredient in a vapor-phase by heating the extract, a perfume composition contains the fragrance ingredient, and a cosmetic contains the fragrance ingredient. The fragrance ingredient is obtained without a burnt smell, and it has an aroma of the fragrant wood.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing or selecting compositions having a fragrance burst of at least 20% relative to a product before dilution as well as enhanced deposition. The composition is selected such that perfume and surfactant in said composition yields a calculated “Perfume Burst Index” (PBI) value of less than 3 as per algorithm defining the PBI.

Abstract: There is provided a cosmetic or topical composition for use on the human body having a phosphate compound in an amount effective to inhibit corrosion of metallic containers containing the composition. Preferably, such a cosmetic or topical composition has sodium hydrogen phosphates and/or sodium polyphosphates in an amount about 0.05 wt % to about 1.5 wt % based on the total weight of the finished composition.

Abstract: Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain alkyl (or alkoxy) substituted fluoro-benzylidene sorbitol acetals and polymer compositions thereof which may be utilized within, as merely examples, food or cosmetic containers and packaging. These inventive fluorinated and alkylated benzylidene sorbitol acetals are also useful as gelling agents for water and organic solvents, particularly those used in the preparation of antiperspirant gel sticks.

Abstract: An excellent fragrance compound having high palatability. A 3-(3-hexenyl)-2-cyclopentenone represented by a general formula (1) (wherein wavy line represents a double bond cis-form and/or trans-form) is used as an active ingredient of scent and mixed in a small amount with fragrance compositions, cis-jasmone and/or various materials to be scented. Since the above compound has a characteristic fragrance quality and high palatability, it is markedly useful as a scenting component of various fragrances and cosmetics, sanitation materials and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed here is a composition containing menthol and menthyl lactate, and its preparation method and its applications as a cooling agent and a flavoring agent. The present invention provides a composition characterized in that it comprises menthol and menthyl lactate in a ratio by weight in the range of 1:4˜4:1 and the corresponding crystallization point is below room temperature of 25° C. Such composition has the advantages of being liquid at room temperature; easy to use as a cooling agent or a flavoring agent; no need to use heat to melt menthol and menthyl lactate, which not only saves time, money and heating equipment, but also simplifies manufacturing process and can be used in cold processes at room temperature.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for flavoring an ingestible composition with a flavoring agent in organoleptically purified form, unaccompanied by substances of natural origin present in mango. The flavoring agent may be used in a wide variety of ingestible vehicles such as chewing gum compositions, hard and soft confections, dairy products, beverage products including juice drinks and juice products, green vegetable and chicken products, and the like. The present invention also pertains to an ingestible composition comprising an ingestible vehicle and an organoleptically effective amount of the purified flavoring agent. The present invention further pertains to ethyl 3-mercaptobutyrate represented by the formula, CH3(SH)CHCH2COOCH2CH3, in purified form, unaccompanied by substances of natural origin present in mango.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfume composition for delivery of high impact accord perfume ingredients, encapsulated embodiments of such compositions and their use in laundry and cleaning applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing or selecting compositions having a fragrance burst of at least 20% relative to a product before dilution. The composition is selected such that perfume and surfactant in said composition yields a calculated “Perfume Burst Index” (PBI) value of greater than 3 as per algorithm defining the PBI.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pro-perfume compositions comprising the Michael Addition reaction product of a primary and/or secondary amine compound with an unsaturated ester, acid or nitrile perfume compound. Pro-perfumes made from this selected type of reaction product provide a desirable and prolonged odor benefit to surfaces, e.g., fabrics and hard surfaces, contacted therewith. Such pro-perfumes are also utilized in a wide variety of substrate-treating products and methods.

Abstract: A stimulative perfume composition which demonstrates an excellent stimulative effect uses an anisaldehyde as the stimulative agent. The stimulative perfume composition includes an effective amount of the anisaldehyde in perfume ingredients.

Abstract: Volatile material-containing compositions; methods of making volatile material-containing compositions; and methods of emitting a volatile material from a volatile material-containing composition are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acetal of formula 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a perfume composition for mental control, the composition containing one or more components acknowledged as having a psycho-sedative effect selected from the group consisting of terpinyl butyrate, &ggr;-nonalactone, acetyl isoeugenol, methyl anisate, terpineol, nerol, chrysanthenone, lyral, lilial, &bgr;-phenylethyl alcohol, &ggr;-methyl ionone, Iso E Super, Z-3-hexenyl salicylate, p-methylphenylacetaldehyde, limonene, ocimene, helional, linalyl acetate, geranyl acetate, geraniol, hedione, linalool, citronellol, and &ggr;-hexalactone and/or one or more components acknowledged as having a psycho-stimulative effect selected from the group consisting of piperitone, isoamyl angelate, phenylethyl angelate, cuminyl alcohol, menthalactone, ethyl myristate, and perilla aldehyde. The invention also provides an external composition and daily-use goods, containing the perfume composition for mental control.

Abstract: The present invention concerns flavor and/or fragrance containing cyclodextrin particles containing cellulose ether with a particle size in the range of from 50 to 1000 &mgr;m, products containing these particles, a process for producing as well use in consumables, pharmaceutical products and everyday articles.

Abstract: A composition having a fragrance that substantially mimics a fragrance of a plant is made by (a) identifying a plurality of different chemical entities emitted from a plant, wherein the plurality of different chemical entities combine to form the fragrance of the plant; (b) determining a concentration of the plurality of different chemical entities emitted from the plant, the plurality of different chemical entities including at least a first chemical entity and a second chemical entity, the first and second chemical entities having different chemical structures; (c) providing a stock of the first chemical entity and a stock of the second chemical entity; and (d) mixing together aliquots of the stock of the first chemical entity and the stock of the second chemical entity to form a mixture wherein a ratio of the concentration of the first chemical entity to second chemical entity is substantially the same as that emitted from the plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns compounds comprising at least one &bgr;-oxy or &bgr;-thio carbonyl moiety capable of liberating a perfuming molecule such as, for example, an &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated ketone, aldehyde or carboxylic ester. The present invention concerns also the use of the compounds in perfumery as well as the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles comprising the invention's compounds.

Abstract: The invention concerns a fatty alcohol obtainable by a method which consists in reducing the carbonyl function of a vegetable or animal oil, the method consisting in reacting said vegetable or animal oil with appropriate amounts of polymethylhydroxysiloxane (PMHS) in the presence of a catalytic system prepared from a metal salt or complex and a reduction agent, followed by hydrolysis of the resulting siloxane with a basic agent and separating and purifying the desired alcohol thus formed. Said alcohol can be used in a perfume composition, in particular as solubilizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions having a fragrance burst of at least 20% relative to a product before dilution. The composition is selected such that perfume and surfactant in said composition yields a calculated “Perfume Burst Index” (PBI) value of less than 3 as per algorithm defining the PBI.

Abstract: The present invention includes a cranberry seed oil, a cranberry flour and a method for making cranberry seed oil and flour. The cranberry seed oil comprises beta sitosterol and phosphatidylcholine.

Abstract: A perfume composition which gives good deposition and/or substantially improved deodorant effectiveness on textiles incorporating spandex® fibres. The perfume comprises a mixture of fragrance materials in which at least 60% by weight of the composition comprises fragrance materials drawn from categories I and II.

Abstract: Described are mixtures consisting essentially of oxomacrocyclic compounds containing greater than about 40 weight % &Dgr;3-cyclotetradecen-1-one and greater than about 40 weight % cyclotetradecanone and less than about 5 weight %, of &Dgr;2-cyclo-tetradecen-1-one, perfumery uses thereof and chemo-selective catalytic hydrogen process for preparing same by hydrogenating mixtures containing significant concentrations, greater than 15 weight %, of &Dgr;2-cyclotetradecen-1-one. The oxocarbocyclic compound-containing mixtures have advantageous musk aroma imparting, augmenting and enhancing perfumery properties causing the mixtures to be useful in perfume compositions, perfumed articles and perfumed polymers, including particles and fibers produced therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to an alcohol-free translucent perfuming composition in the form of a low viscosity, vaporizable oil-in-water emulsion containing at least a perfuming ingredient, a surfactant system having a hydrophilic-lipophilic ratio not less than 10 and water. The composition has been optimized so as to include significant amounts of perfume. The emulsion is also characterized by the variation of the average size of its drops during the month following its formulation, at a temperature of 45° C. and ranging between 0.1 and 30 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (1), wherein R represents a group CH═N—OH or a group CN. The inventive compounds are characterized by interesting and original odor characteristics which diffuse extremely well and are suitable for use as fragrances, for example in cosmetic preparations, technical products or in alcoholic perfumery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of disinfecting a hard-surface with a composition comprising cinnamon oil and/or an active thereof whereby disinfecting benefits are provided.

Abstract: A fragrance composition comprising a mixture of at least two of the following: 5-methyl-2-(2-methylpropyl-1,3-dioxane (Camonal); methyl 1,4-dimethylcyclohexylcarboxylate (Cyprisate); 3-(((1-ethoxy)ethyl)oxy)-3,7-dimetyl-1,6-octadiene (Elintaal); and 7,9-dimethylspiro(5,5)undcan-3-one (Dispirone) and use thereof to provide enhanced malodour reduction.

Abstract: A method for applying air freshener within an automobile is disclosed. The method includes the steps of retrieving an air freshener card, locating a substantially hidden position within the automobile, and placing the air freshener card at the substantially hidden position. An air freshener card and method for making the same is also disclosed.