9. Glossary
Absolute or absolute essence
Extract prepared from concrete essences by hot dissolution in ethanol (washing). Insoluble compounds (or "waxes") are cold precipitated (glazing) and then filtered off. After evaporation of the ethanol, the result is a thick liquid, or sometimes a viscous paste, perfectly soluble in ethanol, making it ideal for use in the formulation of alcoholic perfumes.
Agreement
Olfactory effect obtained by blending several raw materials or single notes. The quality of its harmony depends on the balance of proportions and the olfactory intensity of each of them. Some classic chords are commonly used, others more rarely or according to fashion.
Aldehyde
Name used in perfumery to designate aliphatic aldehydes (obtained by synthesis). Their use is at...
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Bibliography
Websites
Au parfum http://www.auparfum.com/ (page consulted on July 3, 2015)
Perfume blog http://www.auparfum.com/Blog-parfums (page consulted on July 3, 2015)
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European cosmetics regulation http://eur-lex.europa.eu (page consulted on July 5, 2015)
US cosmetics regulations (FDA) http://www.fda.gov/ (page consulted on July 8, 2015)
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ALBERT VIEILLE http://www.albertvieille.com (page consulted on July 3, 2015)
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