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The Scentspiracy blog is where perfumery knowledge meets critical inquiry. Here, we explore the molecular architecture of scent, the historical evolution of fragrance chemistry, and the technical challenges facing modern formulation, from regulatory shifts to raw material innovation.
Each article is designed to go beyond surface-level information. Whether dissecting the biosynthesis of fruity esters, profiling the chemists who shaped aromatic synthesis, or examining fixative strategy in EdP concentration, our approach combines scientific rigor with cultural and aesthetic context.
This is a resource for perfumers, students, formulators, and fragrance professionals who value depth, precision, and the intersection of art and chemistry. Expect technical essays, ingredient monographs, regulatory updates, and explorations of olfactory craft that respect both tradition and innovation.
Tabanone: The Secret That Makes Tobacco Notes Irresistible
In the quiet of the lab, Tabanone reveals the secret behind the allure of tobacco perfumes. A molecule that merges smoke, fruit, and warmth into a sensual, enveloping trail—turning every fragrance into a story of depth, refinement, and olfactory seduction.
Tinctures in Perfumery: Definition and Overview
Discover the ancient art of perfume tinctures—alcohol-based extractions that capture the authentic essence of botanical materials. Learn how vanilla tincture is made through traditional maceration, explore its complex aromatic profile, and understand why this centuries-old technique remains essential in modern artisanal perfumery. A comprehensive guide to one of perfumery's most foundational extraction methods.
Inside Oliffac®: How IFF Re-Engineered Natural Scents for Modern Perfumery
IFF’s Oliffac® accords—born in 1958—span Benzoin 63 to biotech terpenoids, showing how nature-identical fragrance bases reshaped modern perfumery.
Ethyl Maltol vs. Maltol: Which Works Better in Perfumery?
From subtle bakery warmth to vivid cotton-candy radiance: discover how a one-carbon tweak turns Maltol into the powerhouse Ethyl Maltol, reshaping potency, diffusion and creative uses—plus key dosage tips, safety facts and market trends.
Georges Darzens (1867–1954): A Pioneer in Organic Chemistry and Perfumery
Edgar de Laire: The Chemist Behind the Perfume Revolution
De Laire Bases: A Deep Dive into Perfumery's Building Blocks
Ifra 51st Amendment
The Chemistry of Grape
The chemistry of Mango
Vanilla: History, Production and Typologies
L'influenza dei profumi sulla memoria e sui ricordi
Formulazione del profumo: Comprendere l'importanza dei Fissativi
Perfume Formulation: Understanding the importance of Fixatives
How a niche perfume is created, from ideation to realization
Come viene creato un profumo di nicchia? Dall'ideazione alla realizzazione
Artificial Intelligence: Can AI Replace Professional Artists?
Paco Rabanne, a luminary of perfumery.
The smell of Diabetes