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Fig

Ingredient GuideFresh figs are in season from late June through September, while dried figs can be enjoyed all year roun...
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Cacao

Learn about the cacao plant and raw material, and the characteristics of its scent. Discover how chocolate-like notes are expressed in perfume.
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Calone

Calone is a synthetic fragrance material also known as watermelon ketone. Explore its scent, which recalls marine and ozone notes and juicy fruit.
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Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus, well known as a food eaten by koalas, is extracted from fresh or partially dried leaves. Its aromatic, woody scent has fruity nuances.
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Sage

Explore sage as a plant, the characteristics of its essential oil, and how its scent differs from clary sage. Learn about its use in perfume, notable examples, and how the two sages are used differently.
Synthetic Ingredients

Dihydrojasmonate (Hedione)

Ingredient GuideHedione is synthetic methyl dihydrojasmonate used as a fragrance ingredient. Sigma-Aldrich’s product inf...
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Caraway

Explore caraway as a plant, the scent of its essential oil, and its use in perfume. Learn about its role in spicy fragrances and examples of its use.
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Davana

Davana is an Indian herb closely related to mugwort. Discover its sweet, fruity scent, reminiscent of tea and dried fruit.
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Blackberry

How is the fruitiness of blackberry expressed in perfume? Explore its juicy sweet-tart character, its pairing with musk, and the background to representative fragrances.
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Lactones

Ingredient GuideIn the perfume industry, a scent described as creamy or milky will usually involve a material called a l...