In the global flavor and fragrance industry, floral fragrance has always been a core category favored by daily chemical, aroma diffuser and perfume brands. The quality and innovation of floral fragrance are closely related to raw material selection and technological application. The perfumer team at Gar Aromas has long focused on the innovation and application of floral fragrance raw materials. The core of high-quality floral fragrance lies in the precise combination of premium extracts and professional aroma compounds, which is also the latest development trend of international flavor companies such as Givaudan and DSM-Firmenich. This article will elaborate on the core raw materials of floral fragrances, their characteristics, and the profound impact of technological progress on floral fragrances, providing professional references for perfume factories and OEM brands.
一、Core Raw Materials of Floral Fragrance
1、The raw materials of floral fragrance mainly include two categories: premium floral extracts and professional aroma compounds, which complement each other to achieve the ideal aroma effect. The scientific combination of the two can not only reproduce the pure and elegant aroma of flowers, but also solve the problems of unstable supply and high cost of single raw materials.
2、Premium Floral Extracts: We select globally sourced high-quality floral raw materials, such as Bulgarian rose absolute, Indian jasmine concrete, and French lily enfluerage. These extracts retain the characteristic aroma of flowers to the greatest extent. For example, rose absolute obtained by supercritical CO₂ extraction has a pure and rich aroma, with obvious top notes of fresh rose and mellow middle notes. It is the core raw material for high-end floral perfumes. This type of extract is also widely used in the latest product lines of international flavor companies, emphasizing traceability and sustainability of raw materials.
3、Professional Aroma Compounds: We adopt high-purity synthetic aroma compounds that are compliant with IFRA standards, such as phenethyl alcohol, geraniol, and jasmone. These compounds can make up for the deficiencies of natural extracts, such as unstable supply and high cost. For example, bio-synthesized jasmone, which is newly launched by DSM-Firmenich, has the same aroma characteristics as natural jasmine jasmone, with better stability and lower carbon emissions, and is widely used in mass-market floral daily chemical product
二、Characteristics of Floral Fragrance Raw Materials
1、High-quality floral fragrance raw materials need to meet the requirements of aroma, compatibility, stability and compliance at the same time, so as to adapt to the production needs of different terminal products and the regulatory standards of global markets. The following are the core characteristics of the floral fragrance raw materials selected by Gar Aromas:
2、Aroma Purity: Both high-quality extracts and professional aroma compounds have high aroma purity, ensuring that the core floral aroma is not contaminated by miscellaneous odors, which is the basis for creating elegant floral fragrances.
3、Good Compatibility: They have excellent compatibility with various bases such as alcohol, water, and oil, which can meet the application needs of different products such as perfumes, body washes, and aroma diffusers. This compatibility is also a key indicator that international flavor companies focus on when developing floral raw materials.
4、Stable Performance: The selected raw materials have stable chemical properties, no obvious color change or aroma degradation under normal storage conditions and different temperature environments (-10℃~50℃), ensuring the consistency of product quality.
5、Compliant and Safe: All raw materials comply with global regulatory standards such as IFRA, EU CosIng, and FDA. For regional markets, we can also provide raw materials with Halal and Vegan certifications, which is in line with the global compliance trend of the flavor and fragrance industry.
三、 Impact of Technological Development on Floral Fragrance
1、In recent years, the rapid development of technology has brought revolutionary changes to the research and development of floral fragrances. International flavor companies have taken the lead in applying a series of new technologies, which have also been fully integrated into Gar Aromas’ R&D system, promoting the upgrading of floral fragrance in terms of aroma quality, supply stability and application experience.
2、Innovation in Extraction Technology: The application of supercritical CO₂ extraction and molecular distillation technology has replaced traditional solvent extraction. This new technology can extract aroma components at low temperatures, avoiding the destruction of heat-sensitive aroma substances and the residue of organic solvents. For example, Givaudan uses supercritical extraction technology to produce lily extract, which has a more fresh and natural aroma than traditional extracts, and is widely used in high-end women’s perfumes.
3、Advancement in Biosynthesis Technology: Biosynthesis technology has solved the problem of limited supply of natural floral raw materials. International companies such as IFF have successfully developed bio-based geraniol and phenethyl alcohol through microbial fermentation. These bio-synthetic raw materials have the same aroma as natural ones, but the production process is more environmentally friendly and the cost is more controllable. We have also introduced this technology to develop bio-synthetic jasmine and rose raw materials, which are well received by OEM brands pursuing sustainable development.
4、Application of AI Perfumery Tools: AI technology has become an important auxiliary tool for perfumers. International flavor companies use AI platforms to analyze the aroma characteristics of thousands of floral raw materials and predict the aroma effect of formula combinations. We apply AI tools to quickly match the optimal raw material ratio according to customer needs, shorten the formula development cycle from 3-6 months to 1-2 months, and ensure the stability of aroma quality.
5、Innovation in Sustained-Release Technology: The development of microcapsule technology has improved the lasting performance of floral fragrances. We use encapsulated floral raw materials in daily chemical products such as laundry detergent and body wash. The microcapsules can be broken by friction or temperature changes during use, releasing the floral aroma slowly, making the fragrance last for more than 12 hours. This technology is also a key direction for international flavor companies to enhance the competitiveness of floral products.
Conclusion
The innovation of floral fragrance raw materials and the application of advanced technologies are the core driving forces for the development of the floral fragrance category. Gar Aromas has always adhered to the concept of “professional R&D + global compliance”, integrating the latest international raw material resources and technological achievements into the R&D of floral fragrances. Our Custom Floral Fragrance Oil for Perfume OEM integrates the premium raw materials and advanced technologies mentioned above, which can provide personalized customization services for perfume factories and OEM brands. If you want to know more about product customization details or technical support, welcome to contact our professional perfumer team.
