Givaudan (Givco) Specialty Base # 104
(Previously named 'Bergamot (G)' on our site)

Odor Description: Citrus, Fruity, Bergamot Oil
This is a Givaudan (Givco) specialty blend #104 of bergamot that replaces the essential oil with superior stability and performance. Bergapten-free, and has no phototoxic potential.

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Givaudan (Givco) Specialty Base # 166/2 (Replaces Birch Leaf Givco 166 as of 12/6/2019).
(Previously named 'Birch Leaf (G)' on our site).

Odor Description: Green, Herbaceous, Vegetable

In the sauna, the Scandinavians traditionally use birch twigs to stimulate the blood circulation. The characteristic fragrance of heated birch leaves in a sauna bath was studied using a multidimensional analytical process carried out by the research department at Givaudan. The results enabled them to create Birch Leaf Givco 166.

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Givaudan (Givco) Specialty Base # 215/2

Odor Description: This base melts ambery, olibanum and balsamic notes

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Castoreum Givco 116/6 (Synthetic)

Fragrance Family: Musky - Animalic

Odor Description: Castoreum
This reconstitution contains only synthetic ingredients and plant-based naturals. It reflects all the typical warm, animal, leather-like notes and is a highly interesting note for use in chypre, tobacco, leather and fougère types

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The Institute for Art & Olfaction (IAO) and Perfumer's Apprentice have teamed up to curate the following scent-creation kit, comprised of natural and synthetic ingredients as well as some important tools.

This kit was specifically designed to accompany IAO's online class 'Experimental Work with Scent', taught by Saskia Wilson-Brown.

Lindenblossom Givco 151/7 is a reformulation of Lindenblossom Givco 151, which is no longer available. We found that this new reformulation performed similarly to its predecessor in olfactory and GC comparisons of the two.

(Previously named "Givaudan (Givco) Specialty Base # 151" & "Lindenblossom (G)" prior to that on our site)

Odor Description: Floral, Green, Fresh, Deep, Lily-of-the-Valley. The creation of Lindenblossom Givco 151 PMF was inspired by an exclusive Givaudan aromachemical and the perfume that surrounds blooming linden trees in early summer

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Oakmoss Givco 214/3 is a reformulation of Oakmoss Givco 214, which is no longer available. We found that this new reformulation performed similarly to its predecessor in olfactory and GC comparisons of the two.

(Previously named "Oakmoss (Givco) 214" & "Oakmoss (G)" prior to that on our site).

Odor Description: Oakmoss, Woody.
This blend is a well balanced, sophisticated, safe (as of 2007) synthetic oak moss reconstitution. This complex mixture containing patented Givaudan items accurately reproduces the effect of natural oak moss.

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Orris Givco® 204/20

Odor Description: Floral-orris and violet. Very diffusive

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Givaudan (Givco) Specialty Base # 217 (Revised) - Lyral Removed

(Previously named 'Rose (G)' on our site)

Odor Description: Rose Givco 217 is a rich, warm, economical rose fragrance with all the fresh, natural character of a rose blossom. Its olfactive structure resembles that of natural Turkish rose oil. This rose note blends well in all types of compositions, enriching and underlining the floral bouquet character of the fragrance. It performs extremely well in most perfume types, particularly in agarbatti, and is very long-lasting

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Givaudan (Givco) Specialty Base # 138
(Previously named 'Sampaquita (G) (Jasmine Sambac) on our site)

Odor Description: Jasmine, Fruity.
Sampaquita, also known as jasmine Sambac, is a flower that grows in the Philippines. This Givco base is a cost-effective reconstitution of its scent. This small bush with its attractive sweet-scented tiny white flowers is highly appreciated in Asia. The delicate fragrances of carnation and ylang together with a slightly green note were artistically grafted onto a rich basic accord of jasmine, tuberose, honeysuckle and rose

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Givaudan (Givco) Specialty Base # 203
(Previously named 'Sandalwood (G)' on our site)

Odor Description: This base is a synthetic sandalwood oil. It reproduces the extremely fine, powerful, rich and sweet sandalwood odour. It is a complex mixture of captive and patented aroma chemicals, including essential oils, but does not contain sandalwood oil

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Givaudan (Givco) Specialty Base # 205

Fragrance Family: Fruity

Fragrance Description: An exotic fruit specialty that reminds me of sipping an umbrella drink poolside! It is based on papaya, mango and Maracujá fruit, and gives lift and radiance to floral bouquets. It provides sophisticated natural freshness to citrus accords, and rounds out aldehydic and green notes.

*** This is a fragrance blend - not a flavor