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.

IFF’s Oliffac® accords—born in 1958—span Benzoin 63 to biotech terpenoids, showing how nature-identical fragrance bases reshaped modern 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.