All Perfume articles

Podcast

Hydroquinone

2020-02-07T14:10:00Z

Georgia Mills on a compound that explodes from a beetle’s bum, and has a controversial role in skin depigmentation

Podcast

Hedione

2019-09-27T14:35:00Z

Louise Crane investigates a jasmine-derived synthetic scent with supposed sex appeal

Podcast

Indole

2019-05-31T09:30:00Z

Kat Arney investigates a potent chemical that might explain the brain-bending powers of bacteria

Research

Cosmetic and perfume sales staff exposed to high phthalate levels

2017-11-21T14:11:00Z

Exposure poses potential risks for pregnant women working in retail

Podcast

Frankincense and myrrh

2014-12-24T00:00:00Z

In this seasonal podcast, we look at the compounds found in frankincense and myrrh

Podcast

2-Methylundecanal

2012-12-12T00:00:00Z

 Simon Cotton sniffs out the chemistry behind 2-Methylundecanal

Opinion

The art of translation

2012-09-19T00:00:00Z

The world of odour and scent presents a unique communication challenge, says Will Andrews

Podcast

Muscone

2011-08-17T00:00:00Z

Exploring how this compound keeps us smelling fresh and fragrant for longer, here's Josh Howgego