Posted on February 27 2025
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- Raw Materials Used in Fragrances
- Flowers - rose, jasmine, lavender
- Fruits - citrus, berries
- Herbs and Spices - vanilla, cinnamon
- Woods and Resins - sandalwood, frankincense
- Animal Products - musk, ambergris
- Extraction Methods
- Distillation
- Heat applied to plants in distillation
- Steam carries aroma and becomes liquid in cooling system
- Solvent
- Solvent poured over plants in container
- Solvent dissolves aromatic compounds and filtered
- Cold Press
- Fruit rind mechanically pressed, squeezing the oil
- Oil is extracted and juice and water are separated
- Enfleurage
- Glass frames smeared with layer of fat
- Fresh flowers placed on fat, releasing oils
- Perfume Aging
- Aging enhances the perfume’s aroma by melding fragrance notes
- Aging & maturation can take months to years
- Perfume Testing
- Stability and Chemical Testing
- Guarantees the fragrance meets standards
- Longevity Testing
- Perfumiers subject the fragrance to conditions to simulate aging
- Safety Testing
- Tests are done on volunteers to determine if allergens are at safe levels
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