Abstract: Conventional perfumed consumer products are characterized by a uniform odor throughout the entire product. Consumer products are described that comprise at least two differently smelling perfume oils which are not evenly distributed in the product in proportion to one another. This allows the consumer to produce, using one and the same product, a variety of odors during applications and overcome the monotony of the olfactory experience associated with conventional perfumed consumer products.

Abstract: This invention relates to unsaturated alicyclic carbonyl compounds of formula (I) wherein R is C1 to C4 alkyl; or R is vinyl or a linear, branched or cyclic C3 to C4 alkenyl; X is carbonyl or a divalent radical —(CMe2)—; and Y is oxygen or a divalent radical —(CH2)—.

Abstract: A compound of general formula (I) with or without the double bond illustrated by the dotted line. In formula (I), X is a CHO, CH2OH, CH2OC(O)R or CH(OR)2 group, and R represents a linear or branched C1-C5 alkyl or alkenyl chain. The synthesis method for the compound, and especially the 6,8-dimethyl-non-7-enal (1) prepared by the hydroformylation of the 5,7-dimethyl-octa-1,6-diene is also disclosed, as well as compositions containing the compounds of formula (I). Due to the odorant properties thereof, the compounds are highly useful in perfumery, especially for cosmetic products and household products.

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: Fragrance composition targeted at delivering well-being benefits through fragrant, low level positive mood stimulation. The composition comprises at least 75% by weight of perfume materials comprising at least 5% by weight of at least three materials drawn from Group ‘HMP’ comprising, for example, 1-(2,6,6,8-tetramethyltricyclo[5.3.1.0{1,5}]undec-8-en-9-yl)ethanone; allyl cyclohexylpropionate; allyl heptanoate; Apple Oliffac S pcmf; 7-methyl-2H-1,5-benzodioxepin-3(4H)-one; cassis base; and optionally up to 95% of materials selected from groups identified as Groups “HMR”, “HMI”, “RMP”, “IMP” and “Gen”, represented respectively by, for example, allyl ionone; dihydromyrcenol; anisic aldehyde; allyl amyl glycolate and cyclopentadecanolide; in specified relationships.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted cyclopentanone derivatives and their use as fragrance chemicals suitable for incorporation in fine fragrances, cosmetics, toiletries and related applications.

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 the field of masking mineral oil odor and the fragrancing of mineral oils. In this connection, the invention relates to a selection of particularly suitable odoriferous substances for masking a mineral oil odor and for fragrancing mineral oils. The invention furthermore relates to additives and to corresponding fragranced mineral oils themselves, in particular motor fuels and heating or lubricant oils.

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 invention relates to hexenal derivatives of general structure (I), in which one of the bonds represented by dashes is a C—C single bond and the other is a C?C double bond, with the proviso that the C?C double bond can have a Z or E configuration, provided that it is in the C¾ position. Said derivatives are characterised by an interesting and original perfume that pervades a wide area and are suitable for use as perfumes, for example in cosmetic preparations, technical products or the alcohol-based perfume industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery, and more precisely to a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 represents an C2 to C4 unsaturated hydrocarbon radical. The present invention concerns also the use of said compound in the perfumery industry as well as the compositions or articles associated with said compound.

Abstract: 4,8-dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-one has aromatizing properties and increases the extendibility and intensity of the aroma when used in an aroma composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted cyclopentanone derivatives and their use as fragrance chemicals suitable for incorporation in fine fragrances, cosmetics, toiletries and related applications.

Abstract: A compound of formula wherein the symbol R? represents a linear or branched, unsaturated or saturated hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 represent, independently of each other, a hydrogen atom, a methyl, an ethyl or a methoxy group; R6 and R7 represent, independently of each other, a hydrogen atom, a methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or iso-propyl group; and wherein R5 and R6, when taken together with the carbon atoms to which they are bound, may form a six-membered ring, is useful as perfuming ingredient for the preparation of perfuming compositions and perfumed products, to which it imparts odor notes of the floral and indol type without coloring problems in the final product.

Abstract: The compound (Z)-7-cyclohexadecen-1-one is described as a musk odorant. Also described are odorant or aroma mixtures comprising (Z)-7-cyclohexadecen-1-one and one or more other odorants or aromas.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel cyclopropanecarboxaldehyde compounds of the general formula wherein R is a straight, branched, or cyclic hydrocarbon moiety consisting of 1 to 30 carbon atoms and containing single and/or double bonds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel 3-cyclopropyl-1-propanone compounds of the general formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 each independently is a hydrogen or a straight, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon moiety consisting of less then 10, preferably less then 5 carbon atoms and containing single and/or double bonds; wherein m and n each independently is an integer of 0–10; and wherein the dotted line represents a possible double bond.

Abstract: 3-(methoxymethyl)-2-pentylcyclopent derivative compounds having the structure set forth below are disclosed: where: the dotted line represents a potential double bond; R is selected from methyl and ethyl; and X is a C1–C7 hydrocarbon moiety. These compounds are useful fragrance chemicals, suitable for use in creating fragrances and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.

Abstract: There is provided a process for producing amine reaction product, in particular suitable for industrial process, whereby high yields of the amine reaction product is obtained. This is achieved by having a selected temperature range upon the contacting of the amine containing compound with the active aldehyde and/or ketone.

Abstract: An antifungal fragrance composition containing as its active ingredients: (a) at least one type of fragrance component selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic or aromatic aldehyde having 5 to 16 carbon atoms and an aliphatic or aromatic alcohol having 5 to 16 carbon atoms, and (b) at least one type of compound different from component (a) and selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic or aromatic aldehyde, an aliphatic or aromatic alcohol, acetal and ester that produces synergistic antifungal effects in the presence of said fragrance component (a). The present antifungal fragrance composition demonstrates antifungal activity by adding a small amount of oils and fragrant chemical products that have a minimal effect on the scent of the fragrance composition.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein the bond between the ?- and ?-positions to the aldehyde group represents a C—C single bond or a cis- or trans-configured C?C double bond are useful as perfumes and perfume ingredients.

Abstract: A geometrical isomer composition excellent in odor and in chemical resistance, which is applicable to a base material containing a strongly alkaline chemical or a strongly acidic chemical, which can suppress the deterioration with time and the color change of the base material in the case that the material is exposed to light, and which also have highly tasteful and unique fruity floral fragrance.

Abstract: The compound of formula in which the wavy line represents a bond having a configuration of the type (Z) or (E), or a mixture of the two configurations; R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1 to C4 linear or branched alkyl radical, a methoxy or ethoxycarbonyl radical, or an aryl radical, and R2 represents a methyl or ethyl group, possess interesting organoleptic properties and can be advantageously used for the preparation of perfuming compositions to which it gives, in particular, a very natural connotation of the pear type.

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: Described are mixtures consisting essentially of oxomacrocyclic compounds containing greater than about 40 weight % ?3-cyclotetradecen-1-one and greater than about 40 weight % cyclotetradecanone and less than about 5 weight %, of ?2-cyclotetradecen-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 ?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: A Compound corresponding to formula (I): wherein X is a group selected from the group consisting of —CHO, —CN, —CH?NOH, and —CH2OH, and wherein the C?C double bond assumes a Z or E configuration.

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: Lower alkyl- and lower alkylidene-substituted, saturated or unsaturated cyclohexadecanones are grand fragrances with muscone note with which perfumes with new odor notes can be prepared.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2-methyl-4-ethyl-2-octene-1-aldehyde of formula (I), which is characterized by interesting and original odor characteristics which diffuse extremely well. The inventive substance is suitable for use as fragrance, for example in cosmetic preparations, technical products or in alcoholic perfumery.

Abstract: Trans-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl methyl ketone, including (1S,6R)-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl methyl ketone represented by the formula (1a): and (1R,6S)-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl methyl ketone represented by the formula (1b): are useful components in a perfume composition. A process for producing the same is also described. A unique eucalyptus, mint-like and white floral perfume material is provided using the ketone compounds disclosed in the present invention. The process of the present invention produces the optically active ketone compounds having optical purity up to at least 98.0 % e.e.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of fragrance precursor compounds comprising one or more of the compounds derived from the reaction of X—OH and an aldehyde or ketone, said fragrance precursor compounds being of the formula X—O—C(R) (R*) (OR**) wherein R is a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R* is H or a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R** is H or X; X—O representing a moiety derived from X—OH, and wherein X—OH is a compound selected from the group consisting of surfactants, fabric softeners, softener precursor ester amines, softener precursor amido amines, hair conditioners, skin conditions, saccharides and polymers. In a second aspect it relates to a method of preparing such precusors. Further the invention relates to compositions, comprising the precursor of the invention.

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: (6R)-4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro 3,6-dimethyl-3H-benzo[b]furan-2-one is a compound of use in perfumery and the field of flavorings. The compound can be used to impart a minty, slightly vanilla-scented odor, and its flavor imparts sweetness and roundness to the compositions to which it is added.

Abstract: There is provided a pro-perfume composition comprising an amino-functional component and a benefit agent, which is stably suspended into a liquid detergent matrix, and subsequently providing an enhanced deposition as well as long lasting release on the treated fabric of the benefit agent.

Abstract: An alkyl gycol ether having the following formula 1

Abstract: Described are synergistic antimicrobial-fragrance compositions including broad spectrum antimicrobial compositions containing salicylaldehyde and at least one organoleptically-compatible antimicrobial synergism cofactor substance. The weight ratio range of salicylaldehyde:synergism cofactors substance is from 1:10 up to 10:1. The cofactor substance is such that the degree of synergism of the resultant mixture is defined according to the IFF Antimicrobial Synergism Test wherein the difference between the actual and expected antimicrobial values of the mixture is greater than or equal to a multiple of (i) 0.05 and (ii) the expected antimicrobial value of the mixture. Cofactor substances include phenolics such as cresol, caravacrol and thymol; ethyl vanillin; benzyl alcohol; indol; &bgr;-orcinol; and terpinenol-4.

Abstract: Carbonyl compounds derived from the reaction of alkyl cyclopentenols and vinyl ethers are described. The carbonyl compounds described have excellent fragrance properties, and their use as fragrances and/or fragrance-enhancing compounds is also described. Processes for the preparation of the carbonyl compounds are described as well.

Abstract: Described are synergistic antimicrobial-fragrance compositions including broad spectrum antimicrobial compositions containing salicylaldehyde and at least one organoleptically-compatible antimicrobial synergism cofactor substance. The weight ratio range of salicylaldehyde:synergism cofactors substance is from 1:10 up to 10:1. The cofactor substance is such that the degree of synergism of the resultant mixture is defined according to the IFF Antimicrobial Synergism Test wherein the difference between the actual and expected antimicrobial values of the mixture is greater than or equal to a multiple of (i) 0.05 and (ii) the expected antimicrobial value of the mixture. Cofactor substances include phenolics such as cresol, caravacrol and thymol; ethyl vanillin; benzyl alcohol; indol; &bgr;-orcinol; and terpinenol-4.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of an olfactory acceptable amount comprising tetrahydro-4-methylene-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-pyran, 5,6-dihydro-4-methyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-pyran, 3,6-dihydro-4-methyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-pyran and mixtures of these materials which are useful in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to depot preparations for the targeted release of an aldehyde together with two carboxylic acids, where the released aldehydes are organoleptic substances, specifically fragrances or flavorings, and these depot preparations are prepared by reacting aldehydes with carboxylic anhydrides.

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 use of aldehydes as odorous materials, which can be produced through partial or total hydroformylation of cyclooctadienes, except cyclooctane aldehydes, is described. The fragrance enhancing capacity of the compounds is described in methods for their use both as perfumes and perfume enhancers or boosters.

Abstract: 4,8-cyclododecadienyl ketones having formula (I), in which R has up to 5 carbon atoms, are novel compounds exhibiting woody/amber odor characteristics which find use in perfumes and in perfumed products.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pro-perfume compositions comprising the reaction product of a primary and/or secondary amine compound with a combination of a perfume ketone component and a high molecular weight, high boiling point perfume aldehyde component. Pro-perfumes made from this selected type of reaction product provide a multi-odor benefit to surfaces contacted therewith. Such pro-perfumes are also especially easy to suspend in liquid detergent products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclic pro-perfumes comprising a moiety derived from a fragrance raw material alcohol. Such cyclic perfumes may contain dioxolane and glucosyl orthesters that are suitable for use in delivering enhanced fragrance longevity to human skin.

Abstract: The use of monocyclic aldehydes as odorous materials, which can be produced through partial or total hydroformylation of (di)methyl-substituted cyclooct(adi)enes, is described. The fragrance enhancing capacity of the compounds is described in methods for their use both as perfumes and perfume enhancers or boosters.

Abstract: The use of tricyclic aldehydes as odorous materials, which can be produced through partial or total hydroformylation of tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]-dec(adi)enes, except saturated monoaldehydes, is described. The fragrance enhancing capacity of the compounds is described in methods for their use both as perfumes and perfume enhancers or boosters.

Abstract: The use of bicyclic aldehydes as odorous materials, which can be produced through partial or total hydroformylation of bicyclo[3.3.0]-oct(adi)enes, is described. The fragrance enhancing capacity of the compounds is described in methods for their use both as perfumes and perfume enhancers or boosters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for controlling malodor on surfaces and particularly tobacco smoke on and in fabrics. The compositions of the present invention comprise aldehyde-containing fragrance components, nonionic surfactant and an aqueous vehicle. Optionally, additional solubilizers, odor control components and preservatives can be included. The compositions of the invention can be prepared as stable, gel-free, clear concentrates and diluted for use. If prepared as a concentrate, the concentrate is diluted with water to a ready to use concentration and sprayed on the surface to be deodorized. Generally the malodors are significantly reduced in about 5 minutes or less. The compositions of the invention are particularly effective against smoke odors and demonstrate the ability to reduce these odors for relatively long periods of time. Selected amine disinfectant compounds can be included in the compositions to provide disinfecting properties.

Abstract: The compounds of formula 1