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deciphering ingredient lists

post #1 of 5
12/12/07 at 11:39am
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I am trying to figure out what aromachemicals approximate what natural scents.

In particular, what chemicals, if any, besides civetone are used to create the impression of civet?

I have done a few searches but failed to turn up much; apologies if this has been covered already, and thanks in advance for any links or information.
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post #2 of 5
12/12/07 at 11:58am
I am trying to avoid as many aromachemicals as possible, but do like Zatarain's Crab Boil. You might as this question in the section with the DIY'ers.
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post #3 of 5
12/12/07 at 12:13pm
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thanks beachroses! I will do that.

mod/admin, feel free to merge (or delete one of) the threads as you deem appropriate.
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post #4 of 5
12/12/07 at 12:53pm
I love aroma chemicals...I don't avoid them at all!

Take a look through the Good Scents Company's website (I think they call them "raw materials". There will be descriptions of what chemical smells like what...but its a bit of a daunting list. Also try Perfumer's World's website.
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post #5 of 5
12/12/07 at 3:40pm
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Thanks sofresh; I can look up the ingredients on the Good Scents lists, and that will definitely help.
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