Liquid fragrance complex for laundry, fragrance composition, and associated manufacturing method

A liquid perfume complex with biodegradable solubilizer and suspending agents addresses microplastic concerns and instability issues, offering stable fragrance delivery and reduced environmental impact in laundry care products.

WO2025215062A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2025-10-16EXPRESSIONS PARFUMEES
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Application Number
PCT/EP2025/059677
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
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Priority Date
2024-04-11
Filing Date
2025-04-09
Publication Date
2025-10-16

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Technical Problem

Existing laundry care products with perfume compositions face challenges of microplastic usage, instability, and high ecological impact, failing to meet regulatory requirements and consumer demands for reduced environmental footprint and stable fragrance delivery.

Method used

A liquid perfume complex comprising free and microencapsulated perfume, glycereth-17-cocoate as a solubilizer, and liquid cellulose as a suspending agent, without free water, ensuring biodegradability, stability, and efficient energy use.

Benefits of technology

The solution provides a stable, high-perfume dosage composition that meets regulatory standards, reduces ecological impact, and ensures long-lasting fragrance on laundry, without forming deposits or requiring energy-intensive processes.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a liquid fragrance complex for laundry comprising • 11.8% to 31.3% unencapsulated free fragrance • 5.5% to 20% microencapsulated fragrance • 27.8 to 46.7% glycereth-17-cocoate as a solubiliser • 25% to 38.5% liquid cellulose as a suspending agent, wherein the complex is devoid of free water, and wherein the percentages are by weight relative to the total weight of the four above components. The invention also relates to a fragrance composition comprising the fragrance complex and water. The invention is intended for use in laundry care in order to impart fragrance to fabrics during washing or drying, or outside these phases.
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Description

[0001] Liquid perfume complex for laundry, Perfume composition and associated manufacturing process

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The present invention relates to the field of laundry care, more particularly to a liquid perfume complex for laundry, a liquid perfume composition for laundry and a method for manufacturing the complex and the composition. The present invention finds its use in laundry care to provide a perfume to fabrics during washing, drying or outside these phases.

[0004] STATE OF THE ART

[0005] Laundry care involves washing, drying, and maintaining laundry. It is common for these tasks to include scenting the laundry. Laundry care products include perfumes. Laundry care products include liquid formulations such as detergents such as scented laundry detergents and fabric softeners, as well as fabric refreshers or scented fabric fragrances that are used outside of the washing and drying phases.

[0006] The aim of scented laundry compositions is to provide a significantly higher dosage of fragrance than detergent products such as laundry detergents or fabric softeners.

[0007] These compositions generally include perfume contained in microcapsules. These microcapsules are typically melamine-formaldehyde particles that are considered microplastics. In addition, suspending agents must be used to homogenize and suspend the microcapsules. However, these components are mostly considered microplastics. Regulations on microplastics are evolving, particularly with a future ban on microplastics in detergents, planned for 2027 in France and 2029 in Europe.

[0008] Furthermore, consumers are increasingly demanding compositions with reduced ecological impacts.

[0009] Document W02023067041 is also known, describing perfumed compositions with perfume microcapsules. However, the compositions in this document exhibit instability over time, making these compositions unusable commercially. In addition, the implementation of these compositions requires an energy-intensive process that does not meet the requirements for reducing ecological impact.

[0010] There is therefore a need to offer a solution for a perfume composition for laundry with a reduced ecological impact while respecting stability and high-performance olfactory rendering objectives.

[0011] SUMMARY

[0012] To achieve this objective, according to one embodiment, a liquid perfume complex is provided comprising between 11.8% and 31.3% of free, non-encapsulated perfume, between 5.5% and 20% of microencapsulated perfume, between 27.8% and 46.7% of glycereth-17-cocoate as a solubilizer, between 25% and 38.5% of liquid cellulose as a suspending agent, the complex being free of free water, the percentages being by weight of the total weight of the four components above.

[0013] This liquid perfume complex reduces the ecological impact by using a solubilizer and a suspending agent that are not microplastics and are easily biodegradable (more than 60% is degraded after 28 days in accordance with OECD guidelines). The perfume composition provides excellent olfactory rendering on wet and dry laundry for several days or even weeks. The solubilizer allows solubilizing a high dosage of free perfume of at least 11.8% and advantageously up to 31.3%. The micro-encapsulated perfume will be released during the use of dry laundry by mechanical friction. In addition, the selected suspending agent does not require any dispersion, which allows for a more energy-efficient operating mode, nor any neutralization, which allows for a reduced number of components and advantageously without the addition of a pH adjuster.Furthermore, the suspending agent of the present invention allows the microencapsulated perfume to be suspended without increasing the viscosity of the complex or composition. This makes it possible to obtain a fluid product that does not risk forming deposits in the washing machine ducts, for example. Finally, since the complex according to the invention does not contain free water, its transport is easier. The manufacturer of laundry care products or even the consumer can add the water at the last moment.

[0014] In addition, the complex according to the invention complies on the one hand with future regulations concerning microplastics and on the other hand with objectives of stability and high-performance olfactory rendering.

[0015] In another aspect, the invention relates to a liquid perfume composition comprising the liquid perfume complex, as described above, and water. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method of making the liquid perfume complex as described above comprising mixing and stirring until homogenization of the unencapsulated free perfume with the glycereth-17-cocoate, then adding and stirring until homogenization of the microencapsulated perfume, then adding and stirring until homogenization of the liquid cellulose.

[0016] The process according to the invention has a simple operating mode requiring neither dispersion nor heating and therefore energy savings and a reduction in environmental impact. In addition, the process takes place in a single phase.

[0017] According to another aspect, the invention relates to a use of the perfuming composition as described above on wet or dry laundry after washing.

[0018] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Before commencing a detailed review of embodiments of the invention, optional features which may possibly be used in combination or alternatively are set out below:

[0020] According to one example, the perfume composition comprises 13 to 20% of the liquid perfume complex,

[0021] Advantageously, the perfume composition is liquid,

[0022] According to one example, the perfume composition comprises between 2% and 5% of unencapsulated free perfume, between 1% and 3% of microencapsulated perfume, between 5 and 7% of glycereth-17-cocoate as a solubilizer,

[0023] 5% liquid cellulose as a suspending agent, water in equivalent quantity to reach 100%, the percentages being by weight of the total weight of the composition.

[0024] Advantageously, the water in the perfume composition is free water,

[0025] Advantageously, the perfume composition comprises a preservative, for example 0.3% preservative and 79.7% to 86.9% water,

[0026] According to one example, the micro-encapsulated perfume is easily biodegradable,

[0027] In one example, the liquid perfume complex does not include a pH adjuster,

[0028] According to one example, the perfume composition does not include a pH adjuster,

[0029] According to one example, the free perfume and / or the microencapsulated perfume comprise a mixture comprising dihydro-5-pentyl-2(3H)-furanone and 2,4-dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran relative to the total weight of said mixture,

[0030] According to one example, the free perfume and / or the microencapsulated perfume comprise a mixture comprising dihydro-5-pentyl-2(3H)-furanone (gamma-nonalactone) at a percentage of between 20 and 80%, preferably between 20 and 75%, relative to the total weight of said mixture and 2,4-dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran (rhubafuran) at a percentage of between 20 and 80%, preferably between 20 and 75%, relative to the total weight of said mixture and 10-undecenoic acid ethyl ester at a percentage of between 30 and 35% relative to the total weight of said mixture and / or (3E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one at a percentage of between 30 and 35% relative to the total weight of said mixture, According to one example, the manufacturing method comprises adding the liquid perfume complex into water, then stirring until homogenized.

[0031] By "compatible with any type of olfactory family" is meant that said complex and said composition can contain any type of perfume, from any olfactory family.

[0032] By "high perfume dosage" is meant that the perfume complex comprises from 11.8% to 31.3% by weight of free perfume and that the perfume composition may contain from 2 to 5% by weight of free perfume.

[0033] By "perfume" is meant a mixture of perfume substances, said perfume substances being in an isolated state, in solution or in suspension, in their usual diluents, solvents, dissolvents or co-ingredients. Such a composition is intended to provide a pleasant olfactory component.

[0034] By "perfuming substance" we mean one or more raw materials of natural or synthetic origin that are odorous.

[0035] By "perfume composition" we mean a composition comprising water and a perfume complex.

[0036] By "free perfume" is meant one or more perfumed substances which are not encapsulated and which are used free in the perfume complex and in the perfume composition.

[0037] "Free water" means water that is provided alone or separately from one of the components of the complex. Free water does not include water provided by an ingredient that is diluted in water.

[0038] By "microencapsulated perfume" is meant one or more perfumed substances which are encapsulated in capsules which are themselves suspended in water and which are used in the perfume complex and in the perfume composition. The microencapsulated perfume comprises dry solid capsules suspended in water. Preferably, the given percentage of "microencapsulated perfume" corresponds to the dosage of aqueous capsule suspension comprising from 20% to 40%, preferably 30%, of dry capsules. In the composition according to the invention comprising from 1 to 3% of microencapsulated perfume which comprises, for example, 30% of dry capsules, this gives an amount of 0.3 to 0.9% of dry capsules in the composition.

[0039] The capsules comprise a shell and a core; the core comprising the encapsulated perfume. Preferably, the capsules are microcapsules. By microcapsules, we mean capsules of micrometric dimensions, i.e. from 1 to 100 pm, preferably greater than or equal to 5 pm, preferably less than or equal to 50 pm, preferably between 10 and 50 pm, more preferably less than 20 pm, for example between 5 pm and 50 pm, more preferably between 5 pm and 20 pm. By "pleasant odor" we mean an odor that is detected by the human sense of smell and that is perceived as pleasant.

[0040] By "perfuming composition" is meant a composition comprising a mixture of perfuming substances, said perfuming substances being in an isolated state, in solution or in suspension, in their usual diluents, solvents, dissolvents or co-ingredients. Such a composition is intended to provide a pleasant olfactory component.

[0041] A "microplastic" means a plastic particle smaller than 5mm. Natural microplastics that have not been chemically modified and readily biodegradable microplastics are not affected by the future ban mentioned above. A "pH adjuster" means a pH regulating reagent used to stabilize and / or adjust the pH of a product by raising or lowering it. Examples of pH regulators include: acetic, adipic, ascorbic, boric, citric, fumaric, glycolic, lactic, malic, and uric acids; ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium hydroxides; ammonium, calcium, potassium, and sodium phosphates; and alkalonamines such as dimethyl MEA, ethanolamine, triethanolamine, and tromethamine.

[0042] By "stable" is meant a complex and / or a composition which does not degrade over time and whose compounds will not react with each other. By "stable" is meant that the homogeneity, the coloration, the olfactory intensity, the olfactory quality and / or the viscosity of the complex and / or the composition are preserved. More particularly, the complex and / or the composition according to the present invention is stable in accelerated aging after 24 hours under UV (Suntest) and after 2 months at 25°C and 45°C in comparison with a sample kept at 5°C, protected from light.

[0043] By "ethanol-free" or "isopropanol-free" is meant a complex and / or composition containing 0% by weight of ethyl alcohol or 0% by weight of isopropyl alcohol.

[0044] By "having a viscosity close to that of water" is meant that the dynamic viscosity at 20°C of said composition is between 1 and 50 mPa.s, preferably between 1 and 40 mPa.s, preferably between 1 and 30 mPa s. According to the present invention, the dynamic viscosity is measured with the Viscotester IQ viscometer, geometry CC27 DG / TI - 01160025, at 20°C, at 500 s-1 for 30 seconds.

[0045] The percentages are understood as mass percentages, that is to say by weight relative to the weight of the complex or of a composition.

[0046] A parameter "substantially equal / greater / less than" or "of the order of" a given value means that this parameter is equal / greater / less than the given value, to within plus or minus 10%, or even plus or minus 5%, of this value.

[0047] For the purposes of this disclosure, the expression "A and / or B" means (A), (B), or (A and B). For the purposes of this disclosure, the expression "A, B, and / or C" means (A), (B), (C), (A and B), (A and C), (B and C), or (A, B and C).

[0048] According to a first aspect, the invention relates to a liquid perfume complex for laundry.

[0049] The perfume complex is intended to be diluted in water and then applied to linen, also known as textiles.

[0050] The complex includes free perfume and microencapsulated perfume. The free perfume and the perfume contained in the microencapsulated perfume capsules may be the same or different.

[0051] For example, at least one of the fragrances among the free fragrance and the microencapsulated fragrance or both, comprises a mixture comprising dihydro-5-pentyl-2(3H)-furanone and 2,4-dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran. According to one possibility, the mixture comprises 10-undecenoic acid ethyl ester and / or (3E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one. The mixture as described in international publication WO2017 / 216478 is particularly suitable for the invention and in particular allows the masking of unpleasant odors. Advantageously, the mixture comprises, preferably it is made up of, dihydro-5-pentyl-2(3H)-furanone (gamma-nonalactone) at a percentage of between 20 and 80%, preferably between 20 and 75%, relative to the total weight of said mixture and 2,4-dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran (rhubafuran) at a percentage of between 20 and 80%, preferably between 20 and 75%, relative to the total weight of said mixture.

[0052] Advantageously, the concentration of ethyl ester of 10-undecenoic acid in the mixture is between 30 and 35% relative to the total weight of said mixture and the concentration of (3E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one in the mixture is between 30 and 35% relative to the total weight of said mixture.

[0053] Advantageously, in a particular embodiment, the mixture comprises 35% of dihydro-5-pentyl-2(3H)-furanone relative to the total weight of said mixture, 35% of 2,4-dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran relative to the total weight of said mixture and 30% of ethyl ester of 10-undecenoic acid relative to the total weight of said mixture.

[0054] Loose perfume is a mixture of fragrance substances that are not encapsulated, unlike micro-encapsulated perfume, which is a mixture of fragrance substances placed in the heart of a capsule.

[0055] Advantageously, the unencapsulated free perfume contributes essentially to improving the perception of perfume on wet fabrics, while the microencapsulated perfume contributes essentially to improving the perception of perfume on dry fabrics. In addition, the microencapsulated perfume can be released upon handling of the dry fabric, generally under the action of mechanical forces.

[0056] Preferably, core-shell capsules, also called heart-shell capsules, are used, in which the core comprises the encapsulated perfume and is surrounded by an impermeable and frangible envelope. Preferably, the capsules are microcapsules, preferably having a size between 10 and 50 μm. For example, the shell of the microcapsule is based on a solid polymer.

[0057] Microencapsulated perfume comprises suspended dry solid capsules and water. Microencapsulated perfume is a suspension of microcapsules in water. Microencapsulated perfume advantageously comprises 30 to 50% dry solid capsules, more particularly 35 to 45% in water.

[0058] In a preferred embodiment, the microencapsulated perfume is advantageously “readily biodegradable,” meaning biodegradability greater than 60% after 28 days in accordance with OECD 301 guidelines, with further degradation thereafter. According to the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development), the definition of a “readily biodegradable” product is established in the context of biodegradability testing, notably through specific guidelines. In this context, a product is considered readily biodegradable if it decomposes rapidly by the action of microorganisms under natural conditions, i.e. without leaving persistent or harmful residues. The OECD defines this biodegradability in relation to the rate of degradation observed within a given time period, typically 28 days, under controlled laboratory conditions.

[0059] Concretely, a product is considered "biodegradable" or "readily biodegradable" if at least 60 to 70% of the substance decomposes within 28 days of exposure to normal conditions of biological degradation, such as humidity, heat and the presence of microorganisms.

[0060] This means that, according to OECD tests, a biodegradable product should not leave toxic residues and should degrade quickly enough not to harm the environment.

[0061] Specific biodegradability tests may include methods such as:

[0062] Biodegradability test under aerobic conditions (OECD 301)

[0063] Biodegradability test under anaerobic conditions

[0064] For the avoidance of doubt, this means that if an ingredient passes one test but fails one or more others, the "biodegradability" result takes precedence over the other results.

[0065] These tests are used in particular in perfumery to determine whether a product or substance decomposes effectively in the natural environment.

[0066] Thus, the micro-encapsulated perfume is here preferably not affected by the evolution of the regulations restricting the use of microplastics in detergent products.

[0067] As a non-limiting example, the micro-encapsulated fragrance is chosen from the PlanetCaps® series, for example PlanetCaps® S 2.0 Unicom or PlanetCaps® S Serenity or PlanetCaps® S Sparkles, supplier Givaudan.

[0068] The complex according to the invention comprises from 11.8% to 31.3% of free perfume by weight of the total weight of the four components of the complex.

[0069] The complex according to the invention comprises from 5.5% to 20% of micro-encapsulated perfume by weight of the total weight of the four components of the complex.

[0070] The complex according to the invention comprises glycereth-17-cocoate as a solubilizer. Glycereth-17-cocoate is obtained from the supplier KAO under the name Levenol C-201.

[0071] Advantageously, the complex according to the invention does not comprise PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, nor Polysorbate-20, nor Eumulgin® VL75 (also known under the INCI name: Lauryl Glucoside (and) Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate (and) Glycerin).

[0072] The complex according to the invention comprises from 27.8% to 46.7% of glycereth-17-cocoate by weight of the total weight of the four components of the complex. The complex according to the invention comprises liquid cellulose as a suspending agent. The liquid cellulose is advantageously obtained from the supplier CP KELCO / AZELIS under the name Cellulon® R-93.

[0073] The complex according to the invention comprises from 25% to 38.5% of liquid cellulose by weight of the total weight of the four components of the complex.

[0074] The four components of the complex are free perfume, microencapsulated perfume, glycereth-17-cocoate, and liquid cellulose. The percentages of the components of the perfume complex are calculated by weight as the sum of the weight of free perfume, plus the weight of microencapsulated perfume, plus the weight of glycereth-17-cocoate, plus the weight of liquid cellulose.

[0075] Advantageously, the perfume complex does not include free water.

[0076] Glycereth-17-cocoate surprisingly makes it possible to obtain a stable and homogeneous complex in association with liquid cellulose for these dosages of free perfume and micro-encapsulated perfume, unlike the solubilizers of the state of the art which do not allow for the correct stabilization of compositions with a high perfume dosage and which are difficult to implement due to heating which is sometimes necessary.

[0077] In addition, liquid cellulose allows for a stable microcapsule suspension. Advantageously, the minimum quantity of 25%, or even 38.5% in the complex guarantees the stability of the complex and advantageously of the perfume composition, once the complex is diluted in water.

[0078] Glycereth-17-cocoate is in liquid form and can therefore be used at room temperature (RT), for example between 18°C ​​and 25°C. It does not require preheating before use, making it easier to use and reducing the ecological impact of its use, unlike other solubilizers, for example PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil.

[0079] Furthermore, glycereth-17-cocoate is not classified as a hazardous product. Advantageously, glycereth-17-cocoate is not classified as H318 (causes serious eye damage), neither according to EC Regulation No. 1272 / 2008 nor concerning REACH registration, nor PBT or vPvB according to current EU criteria, unlike other solubilizers, for example Eumulgin® VL75.

[0080] In one aspect, the invention provides a liquid perfume complex consisting of free perfume, microencapsulated perfume, glycereth-17-cocoate, liquid cellulose.

[0081] In one aspect, the invention relates to a liquid perfume complex consisting of 11.8% to 31.3% free perfume, 5.5% to 20% microencapsulated perfume, 27.8% to 46.7% glycereth-17-cocoate, 25% to 38.5% liquid cellulose; the percentages of the components of the perfume complex are understood to be by weight of the total weight of the four components of the complex.

[0082] As a preferred example, the complex has a viscosity of 250 to 400 mPa.s or less than 500 mPa.s.

[0083] According to another aspect, the invention relates to a perfume composition comprising the perfume complex as described above and water.

[0084] According to this aspect, the perfume composition comprises 13 to 20% of perfume complex and 80 to 87% of water, by weight of the total weight of the composition. Advantageously, the perfume composition comprises at least one preservative such as, for example, phenoxyethanol or potassium sorbate or a mixture of methylizothiazolinone and benzylizothiazolinone. The preservative is added to the water and the quantity of water is adapted to the quantity of preservative added. For example, the preservative is in an amount of 0.3%, the water then being in an amount between 79.7% and 86.7%.

[0085] Advantageously, the perfume composition includes

[0086] - between 2% and 5% of free, non-encapsulated perfume,

[0087] - between 1% and 3% micro-encapsulated perfume,

[0088] - between 5 and 7% of glycereth-17-cocoate as a solubilizer,

[0089] - 5% liquid cellulose as a suspending agent,

[0090] - water, and advantageously a preservative, in an equivalent quantity to reach 100%, the percentages being by weight of the total weight of the composition.

[0091] Preferably, the perfume composition consists of

[0092] - between 3% and 5% of free, non-encapsulated perfume,

[0093] - between 2% and 3% micro-encapsulated perfume,

[0094] - between 5 and 7% of glycereth-17-cocoate as a solubilizer,

[0095] - 5% liquid cellulose as a suspending agent,

[0096] - water, and advantageously a preservative, in an equivalent quantity to reach 100%, the percentages being by weight of the total weight of the composition.

[0097] As a preferred example, the composition has a viscosity of 1 to 50 mPa.s or less than 50 mPa.s. The composition is liquid. The texture is thus light. Advantageously, the perfumed aqueous composition is sprayable, i.e. sprayable.

[0098] Advantageously, neither the complex nor the composition requires neutralization of the suspending agent. Neither the complex nor the composition includes a pH adjuster.

[0099] Advantageously, neither the complex nor the composition includes microplastic that is not readily biodegradable.

[0100] Advantageously, all components of the complex and / or composition are readily biodegradable. For the assessment of the success criteria for "readily biodegradable", the biodegradation study can be carried out using standardized methods such as OECD Method 301A, OECD Method 301B, OECD Method 301C, OECD Method 301D, OECD Method 301E, OECD Method 301F and OECD Method 310.

[0101] Free perfume and / or microencapsulated perfume include ingredients of preferably natural origin, possibly synthetic. The choice of this perfume depends on the desired odor effect and the application in which it will be integrated.

[0102] Such raw materials, whether of natural or synthetic origin, may include esters, ethers, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, lactones, acetals, nitriles, phenols, acids, terpenes, heterocyclic nitrogen or sulfur compounds, saturated or unsaturated, and complex products of natural origin.

[0103] Examples of esters include, but are not limited to, benzyl acetate, p-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate, 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl acetate (linalyl acetate), dimethyl-benzyl-carbinyl acetate, phenylethyl acetate, 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl acetate, linalyl benzoate, ethyl-methyl-phenyl glycinate, allylcyclohexyl propionate, styrallyl propionate, benzyl salicylate, methyl-3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentane acetate, prop-2-enyl-2,3-methylbutoxy acetate (allyl amyl glycolate, 2-propenyl ester of 3-methylbutoxy-acetic acid), phenylmethyl ester of acetic acid, isoamyl acetate (isopentyl acetate), cis-hex-3-enyl acetate ((Z)-hex-3-enyl acetate), citronellyl acetate (3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol acetate), hexyl acetate, isobornyl acetate (bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol,1,7,7-trimethyl exo-acetate), mthanyl acetate (alpha, alpha, 4-trimethylcyclohexylmethyl acetate), ethyl acetate,prenyl acetate (3-methyl-2-butenyl acetate), triethyl citrate, 4-tert-Butylcyclohexyl acetate, (3R-(3alpha,3abeta,6alpha,7beta,8aalpha))-Octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1H-3a-7-methanoazuleen-5-yl acetate, 3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-dien-3-yl acetate, 1,4-Dioxacyclohexadecane-5,16-Dione, benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, (Z)-3-Hexenyl-2-hydroxybenzoate, 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Cyclohexyl acetate, isopentyl acetate, Methyl Phenylacetate, (Z)-Hex-3-enyl acetate, 3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-dien-3-yl, 3-Methyl-2-butenyl acetate, alpha-Methyl-Benzenemethanol acetate, methyl 2-aminobenzoate, 2-Propenyl-(cyclohexyloxy)acetate, methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate, methyl 3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentaneacetate, 3-alpha,4,5,6,7,7-alpha-Hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-inden-6-yl propanoate, methyl 3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentaneacetate, 2-(1,1-)-acetate

[0104] Dimethylethyl)Cyclohexyl, hexyl-2-hydroxybenzoate (2-hydroxy-2-hexyl benzoic acid ester), 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-Hexahydro-4,7-methanoinden-6-yl acetate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-Hexahydro-4,7-methano-1 H-inden-5-yl, 2-methylpropanoate, alpha, alpha-Dimethylphenethyl acetate, 3,7-Dimethyl octa-1 ,6-dien-3-yl acetate, exo- 1 ,7,7-trimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol acetate, ethyl hexanoate, 3,7-Dimethyl octa-1 ,6-dien-3-yl acetate, methyl 3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentaneacetate, Methyl 2-(methylamino)benzoate, 10-Undecenoic acid, ethyl ester, ethyl 2-methylpentanoate, cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ethanoate, benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, (Z)-Hex-3-enyl acetate, benzoic acid 2-hydroxy-2-hexyl ester, prop-2-enyl-2-cyclohexyloxyacetate (2-Propenyl-(cyclohexyloxy)acetate), Acetic acid, (3-Methylbutoxy), 2-Propenyl ester, 2-Phenylethanol, Hexyl acetate, (1 R, 2S, 5R)-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-cyclohexanol ethanoate,terpenyl acetate (4-methyl-1-propan-2-yl-1-cyclohex-2-enyl acetate), alpha-3,3-trimethylcyclohexyl-methyl formate, 3-methylbutyl butanoate (isoamyl butyrate), alpha, alpha-dimethylphenethyl butanoate, 3-dihydrodicyclopentadien-2,3-yl acetate, prop- 2-enyl, 3-cyclohexyl propanoate (allyl cyclo hexane propionate), allyl heptanoate (2-propenyl heptanoate), 2-phenoxy-ethyl 2-methylpropanoate (phenoxy ethyl isobutyrate), ethyl 2-methyl-pentanoate, ethyl 2-methyl-butyrate (2-methyl-2-butyrate ethyl ester) methyl-butanoic acid), 1,4-dioxacycloheptadecane-5,17-dione (Ethylene brassylate), (2S)-2-propyl-1,1-dimethylpropoxy propanoate ((2S)-2-(1,1-dimethylpropoxy)-propanoic acid propyl ester), 2-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate (2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)cyclohexyl acetate), ci-3-hexenyl salicylate, [(1S)-3-(4-methylpent-3-enyl)-1-cyclohex-3-enyl]methyl acetate, 3-pentyltetrahydro[2H]pyranyl acetate,Linalyl propionate, cetyl acetate, cedryl acetate, anisyl acetate, nopyl acetate, neryl acetate, 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-4,7-methanoinden-6-yl acetate, 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-inden-6-yl propanoate, 2-propenyl 3-cyclohexanepropanoate, 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate, 1,2,3-triethyl acetate, (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl acetate, 3,5,5-trimethylhexyl acetate, 3,7-dimethyl-octa-1 acetate ,6-dien-3-yl, cis-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ethanoate, tetradecanoic acid 1-methylethyl ester, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid 3-methylbutyl ester, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid 2-hexyl ester, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, acetoacetic acid ethyl ester, 3,7-dimethyl-octa-1,6-dien-3-yl acetate, 1,2-diethyl ester of 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, (Z)-hex-3-enyl 2-methylpropanoate,(4-methyl-1-propan- acetate,

[0105] 2-yl-1-cyclohex-2-enyl), 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-4,7-methanoinden-6-yl acetate, 2,3-epoxy-

[0106] Ethyl 3-phenylbutyrate, methyl 2-aminobenzoate, methyl 2-(methylamino)benzoate, methyl benzoate, methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate, (3R-(3alpha,3beta,6beta,7beta,8alpha))-octahydro-6-methoxy-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1H-3a,7-methanoazulene acetate, hexyl salicylate, 4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) acetate, methyl palmitate, 1,6-octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-acetate and triethyl citrate. Preferably, examples of esters include linalyl propionate, cetyl acetate, cedryl acetate, anisyl acetate, nopyl acetate, neryl acetate, (3R-(3alpha,3beta,6beta,7beta,8alpha))- octahydro-6-methoxy-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1 H-3a,7-methanoazulene acetate, hexyl salicylate, 4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) acetate, methyl palmitate, 1,6-Octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-acetate, linalyl acetate and triethyl citrate.

[0107] Examples of ethers include, but are not limited to, benzyl ether, ethyl ether, ambergris, diphenyl ether, 4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydrocyclopenta[g]isochromene, ambergris, 1,1-dimethoxy-2,2,5-trimethyl-4-hexene, 3,4,4a,5,8,8a-Hexahydro-3',7'-dimethylspiro(1,4-methanonaphthalene-2(1H),2'-oxirane), 2,4,6-Trimethyl-4-phenyl-1,3-dioxane, Benzene, 1,1'-Oxybis, Methyl 2-naphthyl ether, Ethyl 2-naphthyl ether, 2,4-Dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran, (ethoxymethoxy)cyclododecane, (E)-1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-benzene, Methyl cedryl ether and 2-naphthyl ethyl ether. Preferably, examples of ethers include, 1,1-dimethoxy-2,2,5-trimethyl-4-hexene, Methyl cedryl ether and 2-naphthyl ethyl ether.

[0108] Examples of alcohols include, but are not limited to, menthol ([1 R-(1 alpha,2beta,5alpha)]-5-methyl-2-isopropylcyclohexanol), citronellol, geraniol, linalool (e.g. ethyl linalool and tetrahydro linalool), phenylethyl alcohol, terpineol, 2,6-dimethylheptan-2-ol, 2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol (dimethyl phenyl carbinol), 3-methyl-5-[2,2,3-trimethylcyclopent-3-en-1-yl]pent-4-en-2-ol, 2-phenylethanol, 2-ethyl-4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-1-cyclopent-3-enyl)but-2-en-1-ol, (E)-4-methyldec-3-en-5-ol, cinnamic alcohol (3-phenyl-2-propen-1-ol), 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol, p-menth-1-en-8-ol, cis-Hex-3-en-1-ol, 4-Methyl-3-decen-5-ol, 2,6-dimethyloct-7-en-2-ol, 1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol, 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-nonadien-3-ol, 1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol, 2,6-dimethyloct-7-en-2-ol 3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol, 2-ethyl-4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-2-buten-1-ol, phenylmethanol, 4-Methyl-3-decen-5-ol, 2,6- Dimethyloctan-2-ol, 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol, 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-Cyclohexanol, , (2E)-3,7- dimethyl-2,6-Octadien-1-ol, Hexan-1-ol, exo-1 ,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol, 2-(2, 2,7,7- tetramethyltricyclo[6.2.1 .0 (1 ,6)]undec-5(4)-en-5-yl)propan-1-ol, 1-Phenylethanol, 1 ,1 '-,

[0109] Oxydipropan-2-ol, 3,7-Dimethyloctan-3-ol, cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol, Hex-2-en-1-ol, 3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-dien-3-ol, 2-Methyl-4-phenylbutan-2-ol, 2,6- Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-, p-menth-1-en-8-ol, 3-Phenylpropan-1-ol, phenylmethanol,

[0110] 2,6-dimethyloct-7-en-2-ol, alpha, beta, 2, 2, 3-pentamethylcyclopent-3-ene-1 -butanol, 3-(5,5,6- trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl) cyclohexan-1-ol (IBCH), cis-3-hexen-1-ol, methyl- trimethylbicyclo-hexylmethyl-cyclopropyl methanol benzyl alcohol, endo-1 ,7,7-trimethyl- bicyclo-[2.2.1 ]heptan-2-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol, 3, 7-dimethyl-1 -octanol, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-

[0111] 2,6-octadien-1-ol, cis-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-octa-1,6-dien-3-ol, 2-(4-methyl-1-cyclohex-3-enyl)propan-2-ol, 4-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-3-cyclohexen-1-ol, (1 R, 2S, 5R)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-cyclohexanol, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol and 3-methylbutan-1-ol. Preferably, examples of alcohols include alpha, beta, 2,2,3-pentamethylcyclopent-3-ene-1-butanol, 3-(5,5,6-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl) cyclohexan-1-ol (IBCH), cis-3-hexenol, methyl-trimethylbicyclo-hexylmethyl-cyclopropyl methanol, 3-methylbutan-1-ol, ethyl linalool, tetrahydro linalool and [1 R-(1 alpha, 2beta, 5alpha)]-5-methyl-2- isopropylcyclohexanol (menthol).

[0112] Examples of aldehydes include, but are not limited to, linear alkanals comprising between 8 and 18 carbon atoms, 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal (citral), citronellal, Cyclamen aldehyde, hydroxycitronellal, 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal, Undecanal, alpha-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-Benzenepropanal, 3-(4-isopropylphenyl)-2-methylpropanal, 2,4-dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde, 2,4-dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde, (2E)-2- Dodecenal, Octanal, Lauryl aldehyde, Nonanal, (E)-2-Benzylideneoctanal, 2,4-dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde, 3-(4-ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropanal, 4-Hydroxy-3- methoxybenzaldehyde, 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-methylpropanal, 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propanal, 2,6,10-trimethylundec-9-enal, 4(octahydro-4,7-methano[5H]inden-5-ylidene)butanal, 3-(3- propan-2-ylphenyl)butanal, 7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal (hydroxycitronellal, 3,7-dimethyl-7- hydroxy-octane-1 -al), 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1 -carbaldehyde,octahydro- 5-methoxy-4,7-methano-1 H-indene-2-carboxaldehyde, alpha-methyl cinnamic aldehyde (2-methyl-3-phenyl-2-propenal), 4-methoxybenzaldehyde (Anisic aldehyde), C10 aldehyde (decanal), undec-10-enal, C12 aldehyde (lauric or dodecanal), methyl-nonyl acetaldehyde (2-methylundecanal), C16 aldehyde, C6 aldehyde (hexanal), cinnamic aldehyde (3-phenyl-2-propenal), 3-ethyoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (Ethylvanillin), hexyl cinnamic aldehyde (2-benzylideneheptanal), 3-phenylbutanal (3-phenylbutyraldehyde), 2,4-dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde, 5-heptanal, 2,6-dimethylhept-5-enal, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde (Vanillin), alpha-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-propionaldehyde, 4-isopropylbenzaldehyde, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenal, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal, 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, trans-hex-2-enal, 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde,2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde and benzaldehyde. Preferably, examples of aldehydes include 2,4-dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde, 5-heptanal, 2,6-dimethyl-hept-5-enal, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde (Vanillin), alpha-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-propionaldehyde, citral and benzaldehyde.,

[0113] Examples of ketones include, but are not limited to, ionones, isomethylionone, methyl cedryl, (E)-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohex-2-enyl)but-2-en-1-one (alpha-damascone),

[0114] 3-methyl-2-[(2Z)-pent-2-en-1 -yl]cyclopent-2-en-1 -one (cis-jasmone), 4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-butan-

[0115] 2-one, 4(3)-(4-methylpent-3-enyl)cyclohex-3-enecarbaldehyde, 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-

[0116] 2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)ethanone, 3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one, (E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one, E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-eneyl)- but-3-en-2-one, 7-Methyl-2H-benzo-1,5-dioxepin-3(4H)-one, 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadienyl)-2-buten-1-one, Methyl hydroxypyrone, 2,2,5-Trimethyl-5-pentylcyclopentan-1-one, 1-(5,5-Dimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)pent-4-en-1-one, 3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6- trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one, 2-[2-(4-Methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)propyl]- cyclopentanone, 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)ethanone, (E)-

[0117] 4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one, 4-Phenylbutan-2-one, 2-Cyclohexyl-1 ,6- heptadien-3-one, 1-(5,5-Dimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)pent-4-en-1-one, 2-Buten-1-one, 1 -(2,6,6- trimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1 -yl)-, 2H-1 -Benzopyran-2-one, 1 -spiro(4.5)-7-decen-7-yl-4-penten-1 -one and 1 -spiro(4.5)-6-decen-7-yl-4-penten-1 -one, (E)1 -(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1 -yl)-2-buten-

[0118] 1-one, (E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one, Dihydro-5-pentyl-2(3H)- furanone, 2,2,5-Trimethyl-5-pentylcyclopentan-1-one, 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,8,8- tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)ethanone, methyl cedryl ketone, 7-methylbenzo[b][1,4]dioxepin-3- one, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2,2,1]heptan-2-one, 1-benzopyran-2-one (Coumarin), 1-(2,6,6- trimethyl-1-cyclohex-3-enyl)but-2-en-1-one, butan-2,3-dione (Diacetyl), 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8- octahydro-2,3,8,8,-tetramethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one, irones, 1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanone (2- acetonaphtone), menthone, carvone, 3-methyl-2-pentyl-2-cyclopentenone, 1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-3- cyclohexen-1 -yl)-2-buten-1 -one, 1 -(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)hepta-1 ,6-dien-3-one, 2-ethyl-

[0119] 3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one, (5R)-2-methyl-5-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one, 1-(6-tert-butyl- 1 ,1-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1 H-inden-4-yl)ethanone, 1 -(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8-hexamethyl-

[0120] 2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one, 4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-enyl)-but-3-en-2-one, octan-2-one, 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,3,8,8-Tetramethyl-2-Napthyl)Ethan-1-one and 1,3,4,6,7,8a-Hexahydro-1,1,5,5-tetramethyl-2H-2,4a-methanonaphthalen-8(5H)-one. Preferably, examples of ketones include irones, 1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanone (2-acetonaphtone), menthone, carvone, 3-methyl-2-pentyl-2-cyclopentenone, 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,3,8,8-Tetramethyl-2-Napthyl)Ethan-1-one and 1,3,4,6,7,8a-Hexahydro-1,1,5,5-tetramethyl-2H-2,4a-methanonaphthalen-8(5H)-one.

[0121] Examples of lactones include, but are not limited to, gamma decalactone (decan-4-olide), Decan-5-olide, Decan-4-olide, Undecan-4-olide, gamma undecalactone (undecan-4-olide), cis-jasmone lactone, gamma undecalactone, delta octalacone, delta decalactone, and hexahydro-3,6-dimethyl-2(3H)-benzofuranone. Preferably, examples of lactones include gamma undecalactone, delta octalacone, delta decalactone, and hexahydro-3,6-dimethyl-2(3H)-benzofuranone.

[0122] Examples of acetals include, but are not limited to, 2,4-dimethyl tetrahydroindenodioxine, phenylacetic aldehyde diacetal, phenylacetaldehyde glyceryl acetal, citral diethyl acetal, citral dimethyl acetal, 2,6-octadienal, 1,1-dimethoxy-2-phenylethane and isomerized 3,7-dimethyl acid. Preferably, examples of acetals include phenylacetaldehyde glyceryl acetal, citral diethyl acetal, citral dimethyl acetal, 2,6-octadienal and isomerized 3,7-dimethyl acid.

[0123] Examples of nitriles include, but are not limited to, 3,7-dimethyloct-6-ene nitrile (citronellyl nitrile), tridec-2-enenitrile, 3-phenyl-2-propenenitrile, 3,7-Dimethyl-6-enenitrile, dodecanenitrile and 3,7-dimethylnona-2,6-dienenitrile. Preferably, examples of nitriles include tridec-2-enenitrile, 3-phenyl-2-propenenitrile, dodecanenitrile and 3,7-dimethylnona-2,6-dienenitrile.

[0124] Examples of phenols include, but are not limited to, eugenol (2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-phenol), iso-eugenol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-phenol, 2-ethoxy-4-methylphenol, 2- isopropyl-5-methylphenol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-Phenol, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol and 2-ethoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)-phenol.

[0125] Examples of acids include, but are not limited to, pentanoic acid, butyric acid, and 2-methylpent-2-en-1-oic acid.

[0126] Examples of terpenes such as cyclic (e.g., sesquiterpene) or non-cyclic terpene hydrocarbons include, but are not limited to, limonene, 1-methyl-4-isopropenyl-1-cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-isopropyl-1,4-cyclohexadiene, 7-methyl-3-methyleneocta-1,6-diene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-1,3-cyclohexadiene, 2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1,1]hept-2-ene, 6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1,1]heptane, 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylenebicyclo-[2.2.1]heptane, (3R-(3alpha,3abeta,6beta,7beta,8aalpha))-Octahydro-6-methoxy-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1 H-3a,7-methanoazulene, 4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylene-

[0127] (1 R,4E,9S)-Bicyclo[7.2.0.]undec-4-ene, [1 R,(1 R*,4E,9S*)]-4,1 1 ,11-trimethyl-8-methylene-bicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)benzene and sesquiterpene essential oils. Preferably, examples of terpenes include sesquiterpene essential oils.

[0128] Examples of saturated or unsaturated nitrogen-containing or sulfur-containing heterocyclic compounds include, but are not limited to, indole, 1,3-benzopyrrole, tetrahydro-4-methyl-2-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)-2H-pyran, 2-methyl-pyrazine, 4-methyl-5-hydroxyethyl thiazole (2-(4-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethanol), 6-tert-butylquinoline, 6-(isopropyl)quinoline, (3aR-(3aalpha,5abeta,9aalpha,9bbeta))-Dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylnaphtho(2,1-b)furan, 2-isopropyl-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole, cis-2-methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane, 6(8)-(1-

[0129] Methylpropyl)Quinoline and pyrazines. Preferably, examples of saturated or unsaturated nitrogenous or sulfurous heterocyclic compounds include 6-tert-butylquinoline, 6-(isopropyl)quinoline, cis-2-methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane, 6(8)-(1-Methylpropyl)Quinoline and pyrazines. Examples of complex products of natural origin include, but are not limited to, essential oils extracted from the various parts of plants (flowers, stems, leaves, fruits, barks, roots, woody parts, herbs, needles, sap and gums), resinoids, concretes, or absolutes obtained therefrom. Preferably, examples of complex products of natural origin include Artemisia Herba-Alba oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract,Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Dipterocarpus Turbinatus Balsam Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, and Lavandula Hybrida Oil.

[0130] The perfume composition may optionally comprise one or more additional ingredients, chosen from solvents, diluents, additives, excipients, etc. The raw materials and suitable quantities are well known to those skilled in the art.

[0131] According to a particular embodiment, the perfume composition according to the invention further comprises at least one additive chosen from anti-foam agents, antioxidant agents, chelating agents, UV filters, preservatives, thickening agents, cosmetic active ingredients, moisturizing agents, humectants, softeners, pigments, colorants, cooling agents, bactericidal agents, bacteriostatic agents, insecticides, repellent agents, glitter, active ingredients, and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the amount of water added is deducted from the amount of these additives so as to reach a total of 100%, and the sum of the water and any additives is within the range of the amount of water described above.

[0132] According to one aspect, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing a liquid perfume complex. The method comprises mixing and stirring until homogenization of the unencapsulated free perfume with the glycereth-17-cocoate, then adding and stirring until homogenization of the perfume capsules, then adding and stirring until homogenization of the liquid cellulose. Advantageously, the method is carried out in a single container of the stainless steel tank type. Advantageously, the method then comprises adding the liquid perfume complex to water and advantageously the preservative, then stirring until homogenization to obtain the perfume composition according to the invention.

[0133] According to one aspect, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing a perfume composition comprising manufacturing a liquid perfume complex. The method comprises mixing and stirring until homogenization of the unencapsulated free perfume with the glycereth-17-cocoate, then adding and stirring until homogenization of the water and the preservative, then adding and stirring until homogenization of the perfume capsules, then adding and stirring until homogenization of the liquid cellulose. Advantageously, for the method for manufacturing the complex, the successive stirrings are carried out at a stirring speed of between 500 and 2500 rpm, for example the stirring before the incorporation of the suspending agent is carried out at a stirring speed of between 500 and 900 rpm, then after the incorporation of the suspending agent, the stirring is carried out at a stirring speed of between 1500 and 2500 rpm.Advantageously, for the manufacturing process of the perfume composition, the successive stirrings are carried out at a stirring speed of between 500 and 700 rpm. Preferably, the successive stirrings are carried out by a conventional propeller blade.

[0134] According to one aspect, the invention relates to the use of the perfuming composition for laundry care.

[0135] According to one aspect, the invention relates to a laundry care method comprising the use of the perfume composition according to the invention during the washing of laundry, in particular in a washing machine. Advantageously, the perfume composition is incorporated after the washing cycle, but before the rinsing step. The perfume composition is not intended to be used for conditioning laundry.

[0136] According to one aspect, the invention relates to a method for caring for laundry comprising the use of the perfuming composition according to the invention in sprayed form to refresh the laundry before or after drying, i.e. on damp or dry laundry.

[0137] Example 1: Free Perfume No. 1

[0138] [Table 1]

[0139]

[0140] Example 2: Free Perfume No. 2

[0141] [Table 2]

[0142] Example 3: Process for manufacturing a liquid perfume complex

[0143] In a stainless steel tank, 17.65 g of unencapsulated free perfume are mixed with 41.18 g of glycereth-17-cocoate. The chosen perfume is the free perfume No. 1 described above. The mixture is stirred for 5 to 30 minutes between 500 and 700 rpm at room temperature. 11.76 g of micro-encapsulated perfume, for example Planet Caps® S Sparkles, are added to the tank. The mixture is stirred for 5 to 30 minutes between 700 and 900 rpm at room temperature. 29.41 g of liquid cellulose is added to the tank. The mixture is stirred for 30 to 60 minutes between 1500 and 2500 rpm at room temperature.

[0144] Example 4: Process for manufacturing a perfume composition

[0145] In a stainless steel tank, 3 g of unencapsulated free perfume are mixed with 7 g of glycereth-17-cocoate. The chosen perfume is the free perfume No. 2 described above. The mixture is stirred for 5 to 30 minutes between 500 and 700 rpm at room temperature. 82.7 ml of water and 0.3 ml of preservative are added to the tank. The mixture is stirred for 5 to 30 minutes between 500 and 700 rpm at room temperature. 2 g of micro-encapsulated perfume, for example Planet Caps® S Serenity, are added to the tank. The mixture is stirred for 5 to 30 minutes between 500 and 700 rpm at room temperature. 5 g of liquid cellulose is added to the tank. The mixture is stirred for 30 to 60 minutes between 500 and 700 rpm at room temperature.

[0146] Example 5: Process for manufacturing a perfume composition

[0147] In a stainless steel tank, 17g of the complex obtained in Example 1 is mixed with 82.7ml of water and 0.3ml of a preservative. The mixture is stirred for 30 to 60 minutes between 500 and 700 rpm at room temperature.

[0148] Example 6:

[0149] The following perfume compositions are prepared according to the method of Example 3 and their stability is studied.

[0150] [Table 3]

[0151] Both compositions show stability at room temperature and at 45°C over several days (5 days).

[0152] Example 7: The compositions of tests 2 and 3 of table 1 page 21 of document W02023067041 are prepared and their stability is studied.

[0153] Result after preparation and start of stability test:

[0154] Example 8: The composition of Example 10 Table 1 page 22 of document WO 2023067041 without cationic deposition agent is prepared and its stability is studied:

[0155] Result after preparation and start of stability test:

[0156] These tests of examples 7 and 8 show that several examples of this document do not allow stability to be obtained under all test conditions, in particular at 45°C, room temperature, UV and 5°C, contrary to the subject of the invention. In addition, they are subject to a complex operating mode, including heating and dispersion steps, which have a greater impact on the environment than the composition of the present invention.

[0157] Example 9: The composition of example 21 table 3 page 24 of document WO 2023067041 is prepared and its stability is studied:

[0158] Result after preparation and start of stability test:

[0159] Example 10: The composition of Example 25 Table 3 page 24 of document WO 2023067041 is prepared and its stability is studied:

[0160] Result after preparation and start of stability test: These tests of examples 9 and 10 show that other solubilizers mentioned in this document do not allow stability to be obtained under all test conditions, in particular at 45°C, room temperature, UV and 5°C, contrary to the subject of the invention. The invention is not limited to the embodiments previously described and extends to all embodiments covered by the invention.

Claims

Claims 1. Liquid perfume complex for laundry including • between 11.8% and 31.3% of free, non-encapsulated perfume, • between 5.5% and 20% micro-encapsulated perfume • between 27.8 and 46.7% of glycereth-17-cocoate as a solubilizer • between 25% and 38.5% of liquid cellulose as a suspending agent, the complex being free of free water, the percentages being by weight of the total weight of the four components above.

2. Liquid perfume composition comprising the liquid perfume complex according to the preceding claim, and water.

3. Composition according to the preceding claim comprising 13 to 20% of the complex according to claim 1.

4. Composition according to any one of the two preceding claims comprising • between 2% and 5% of free, non-encapsulated perfume, • between 1% and 3% micro-encapsulated perfume, • between 5 and 7% of glycereth-17-cocoate as a solubilizer, • 5% liquid cellulose as a suspending agent, • water in equivalent quantity to reach 100%, the percentages being by weight of the total weight of the composition.

5. Liquid perfume complex according to claim 1 or perfume composition according to any one of claims 2 to 4 in which the micro-encapsulated perfume is easily biodegradable.

6. Liquid perfume complex according to any one of claims 1 or 5, or perfume composition according to any one of claims 2 to 5 not comprising a pH adjuster.

7. Liquid perfume complex according to any one of claims 1 or 5 to 6, or perfume composition according to any one of claims 2 to 6, the free perfume and / or the microencapsulated perfume of which comprise a mixture comprising dihydro-5-pentyl-2(3H)-furanone and 2,4-dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran relative to the total weight of said mixture.

8. Liquid perfume complex according to any one of claims 1 or 5 to 7, or perfuming composition according to any one of claims 2 to 7, the free perfume and / or the microencapsulated perfume of which comprise a mixture comprising dihydro-5-pentyl-2(3H)-furanone (gamma-nonalactone) at a percentage of between 20 and 80%, preferably between 20 and 75%, relative to the total weight of said mixture and 2,4-dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran (rhubafuran) at a percentage of between 20 and 80%, preferably between 20 and 75%, relative to the total weight of said mixture and 10-undecenoic acid ethyl ester at a percentage of between 30 and 35% relative to the total weight of said mixture and / or (3E)-4-(2,6,6- trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one at a percentage of between 30 and 35% relative to the total weight of said mixture.

9. A method of manufacturing the liquid perfume complex according to any one of claims 1 or 5 to 8 comprising "mixing and stirring until homogenization of the unencapsulated free perfume with the glycereth-17-cocoate, • then adding and stirring until the microencapsulated perfume is homogenized, • then adding and stirring until the liquid cellulose is homogenized.

10. Manufacturing method according to the preceding claim comprising adding the liquid perfume complex to water, then stirring until homogenized.

11. Use of the perfuming composition according to any one of claims 2 to 8 on wet or dry laundry after washing.

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