Styrax Resinoide Vulcain
CAS: 8046-19-3
BaseThe Vulcain series by Firmenich consists of products subjected to a special
thermal treatment (extremely high temperatures), which alters their standard
olfactory profile. In the case of styrax, this process softened its sharp edges,
enhanced its cinnamon-like facets, and introduced warm, leathery nuances in the
base note.
Description from Firmenich's official website:
OLFACTIVE DESCRIPTION
Soft but not sweet, with light animalic note and enhanced cinnamic effect. The
Pyrogenation process sublimates the original note with an intense warm leathery
effect and a radiant dry-down. Usually in Perfumery, the aim is to preserve top
notes, freshness, and raw material fidelity. With the Pyrogenation, the target
is opposite: heavy, pyrogenized and leathery notes are sought.
PERFUMERY USAGE
Known as a fixative, Styrax enhances compositions with chypre and oriental
notes.
The VULCAIN range (Pyrogenized) is developed by Firmenich Natural Ingredients
Innovation Center and offers a collection of wider and more intense notes than
those of the original extracts. They provide a technical solution in the range
of leathery notes with a great olfactory potential, and thus a use at very low
dosage.
PROCESS
VULCAIN is the name of Firmenich Pyrogenation - A controlled and monitored
creation of pyrogenized molecules during a specific heating process.