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Incense | Infusion_or_Tincture | Ionones |

1. Incense-The burning of fragrant gums or resins in a solid or powder form. It gives off a lingering, scented smoke and is the original form in which fragrance was used.
Submitted on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 5:12:18 PM

2. Infusion or Tincture:A solution obtained by prolonged contact with alcohol. When hot alcohols are used it is called infusion. When alcohols are at room temperature or warm the method is called a tincture.
Submitted on Sunday, August 26, 2007 5:12:18 PM

3. Ionones:
One of the most valued synthesized products used by the perfumer. Essential to violet perfumes. Used in small amounts in floral, woody and herbaceous perfumes.
Submitted on Sunday, March 23, 2008 5:12:18 PM


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