ANALYTICAL AND SENSORIAL SERVICES
The analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is of crucial importance in assessing the quality and toxicity of various solid, liquid or gaseous matrices, such as natural and synthetic raw materials, extracts, perfumes, materials, various waste products, etc.
These compounds can significantly influence the olfactory and gustatory properties of products, as well as restricting their use or release within regulatory limits.
ESSENTIAL OIL ANALYSIS
Essential oil analysis is crucial in perfumery, cosmetics, aromatherapy, and healthcare. It ensures chromatographic compliance (AFNOR standards, pharmacopeias, cosmetic regulations, IFRA certificates, etc.) and identifies the chemotype, which guarantees both efficacy and safe use.
With over 20 years of expertise, ScentXpertiseS provides high-level analyses (GC/FID, GC/MS) to deliver reliable and actionable results, whether for therapeutic formulations or fragrance creations.
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PERFUME ANALYSES
Perfume and fragrance composition analysis is a key step to ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and traceability.
At ScentXpertiseS, we offer high-level analytical expertise based on recognized best practices in the field.
Our services are accompanied by clear and actionable reports, tailored to both regulatory requirements and quality control needs.
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ODOUR ANALYSIS
Odour analysis is a strategic tool in perfumery, flavours, cosmetics, food industry, and environmental management. At ScentXpertiseS, we distinguish between two complementary and essential approaches.
On the one hand, sensory evaluation allows for the assessment of the overall olfactory profile of a product through trained sensory panels and standardized methodologies. This approach combines continuous training in natural and synthetic odours with vocabulary standardization. Our experts are trained, among others, in the Field of Odours and the Language of Noses, to evaluate fragrance performance, diffusion, and longevity, but also to characterize olfactory and environmental pollution, identify imbalances, detect off-notes, and support reformulation strategies.
On the other hand, the analytical evaluation of odorous compounds using gas chromatography coupled with olfactometry (GC/O) offers a precise and targeted interpretation. This method separates volatile molecules and identifies those with olfactory impact, traces the source of unwanted odours, and supports complex formulation projects involving rare raw materials, unstable matrices, or regulatory and budgetary constraints.
With over 20 years of experience in GC/O, our founder has developed a revolutionary methodology for the interpretation of olfactometric data (aromagrams/olfactograms), known as the Bubble Method®. This innovative visual system translates olfactory profiles using a synesthetic link between odours, intensity, detection frequency, and qualitative perception — creating hybrid representations that enhance understanding and decision-making.
With ScentXpertiseS, you benefit from a unique combination of scientific rigour and olfactory sensitivity, helping you to master and enhance the scent profile of your products.
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VOC analysis
The analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes), and residual solvents (RS) is crucial to ensure the quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of fragranced, aromatic, cosmetic, and industrial products. These compounds impact sensory perception, product stability, and regulatory adherence (REACH, IFRA, ISO 16000, pharmacopoeias, etc.).
At ScentXpertiseS, we master the most advanced analytical techniques: gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC/MS), gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC/O), and sample preparation by headspace (HS)—including solid-phase microextraction (SPME).
Mastering the HS preparation step is essential to isolate relevant volatile fractions, optimize reproducibility, and preserve the integrity of volatile profiles, especially in complex matrices such as creams, natural extracts, perfumes, and technical raw materials.
Our approach enables us to:
Identify and quantify residual solvents originating from extraction or manufacturing processes,
Detect BTEX compounds,
Trace compounds responsible for undesirable odours (off-notes),
Establish interpretable and actionable volatile profiles for R&D, reformulation, or compliance.
With over 20 years of experience in chromatographic analysis applied to perfumed and aromatic materials, ScentXpertiseS delivers reliable, actionable, and expertly interpreted results, combining analytical science with olfactory expertise.
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NEED ANALYTICAL SERVICE?
We are at your disposal for any request for analytical services, method development or collaboration in the field of VOCs, odors, flavors, fragrances, raw materials and natural extracts.
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