Ingredient Glossary
Ethyl Butyrate
Looking for that perfect tropical 'pop' in your DIY perfume? Meet Ethyl Butyrate. From its iconic pineapple aroma to its use in gourmet flavors, this ester is the secret to...
Ethyl Butyrate
Looking for that perfect tropical 'pop' in your DIY perfume? Meet Ethyl Butyrate. From its iconic pineapple aroma to its use in gourmet flavors, this ester is the secret to...
Ambergris Oil
Looking for that signature luxury "glow" in your perfumes without the ethical concerns? Synthetic Ambergris Oil offers the same legendary marine warmth and fixative power in a vegan-friendly, consistent, and...
Ambergris Oil
Looking for that signature luxury "glow" in your perfumes without the ethical concerns? Synthetic Ambergris Oil offers the same legendary marine warmth and fixative power in a vegan-friendly, consistent, and...
Furaneol
Furaneol (HDMF, CAS 3658-77-3) is the molecule behind ripe strawberry and caramel aromas. A gourmand powerhouse for Pakistani attars, EDPs, and personal care. Halal. FEMA GRAS 3174.
Furaneol
Furaneol (HDMF, CAS 3658-77-3) is the molecule behind ripe strawberry and caramel aromas. A gourmand powerhouse for Pakistani attars, EDPs, and personal care. Halal. FEMA GRAS 3174.
AOS (Alpha-Olefin Sulfonates)
Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) is a mild, high-foaming anionic surfactant prized by indie formulators for shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers. This guide breaks down what AOS is, how it behaves...
AOS (Alpha-Olefin Sulfonates)
Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) is a mild, high-foaming anionic surfactant prized by indie formulators for shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers. This guide breaks down what AOS is, how it behaves...
Neryl Acetate
Neryl Acetate (CAS 141-12-8) is the Z-isomer orange blossom ester — sweeter and more powerfully floral than Geranyl Acetate. IFRA-unrestricted, halal, FEMA GRAS 2773.
Neryl Acetate
Neryl Acetate (CAS 141-12-8) is the Z-isomer orange blossom ester — sweeter and more powerfully floral than Geranyl Acetate. IFRA-unrestricted, halal, FEMA GRAS 2773.
Nerolin Yara Yara
Nerolin Yara Yara (2-Methoxynaphthalene, CAS 93-04-9) — intenselysweet orange blossom aroma chemical with 400+ hour substantivity,IFRA-unrestricted, halal-certified, ideal for Pakistani attars and soap.
Nerolin Yara Yara
Nerolin Yara Yara (2-Methoxynaphthalene, CAS 93-04-9) — intenselysweet orange blossom aroma chemical with 400+ hour substantivity,IFRA-unrestricted, halal-certified, ideal for Pakistani attars and soap.
Nerol
Nerol (CAS 106-25-2) is a cis-isomer monoterpene alcohol delivering fresh rose-neroli, magnolia, and wet seashore character. IFRA-unrestricted, Halal, not EU allergen-listed.
Nerol
Nerol (CAS 106-25-2) is a cis-isomer monoterpene alcohol delivering fresh rose-neroli, magnolia, and wet seashore character. IFRA-unrestricted, Halal, not EU allergen-listed.
Methyl Anthranilate
Methyl Anthranilate (CAS 134-20-3): the dual grape-orange blossom aroma chemical for narcotic white floral perfumery. IFRA-permitted, FEMA GRAS, halal by synthesis. Bio Shop™ Pakistan.
Methyl Anthranilate
Methyl Anthranilate (CAS 134-20-3): the dual grape-orange blossom aroma chemical for narcotic white floral perfumery. IFRA-permitted, FEMA GRAS, halal by synthesis. Bio Shop™ Pakistan.
Maple Lactone
Maple Lactone (CAS 80-71-7, FEMA 2700) — sweet caramellic maple, walnut-tobacco aroma chemical. IFRA-unrestricted, halal eligible. Exceptional 16-hour longevity for gourmand and oriental attars.
Maple Lactone
Maple Lactone (CAS 80-71-7, FEMA 2700) — sweet caramellic maple, walnut-tobacco aroma chemical. IFRA-unrestricted, halal eligible. Exceptional 16-hour longevity for gourmand and oriental attars.
Linalyl Acetate
Linalyl Acetate (CAS 115-95-7) is the primary bergamot-lavender aroma chemical found in lavender EO (30–60%) and bergamot. IFRA unrestricted, FEMA GRAS 2636, halal. Complete guide for Pakistaniperfumers.
Linalyl Acetate
Linalyl Acetate (CAS 115-95-7) is the primary bergamot-lavender aroma chemical found in lavender EO (30–60%) and bergamot. IFRA unrestricted, FEMA GRAS 2636, halal. Complete guide for Pakistaniperfumers.
Jasmine Powder (Phenylacetic Acid)
Jasmine Powder (PAA, CAS 103-82-2) — the honey-jasmine aroma chemical of South Asian attar tradition. IFRA-unrestricted, FEMA GRAS, halal. Complete formulation guide for Pakistani perfumers.
Jasmine Powder (Phenylacetic Acid)
Jasmine Powder (PAA, CAS 103-82-2) — the honey-jasmine aroma chemical of South Asian attar tradition. IFRA-unrestricted, FEMA GRAS, halal. Complete formulation guide for Pakistani perfumers.
IBQ (Isobutyl Quinoline)
Isobutyl Quinoline (IBQ / Pyralone) is the primary synthetic leather aroma chemical in perfumery. IFRA-unrestricted, halal eligible, 160+ hr blotter longevity. CAS 65442-31-1.
IBQ (Isobutyl Quinoline)
Isobutyl Quinoline (IBQ / Pyralone) is the primary synthetic leather aroma chemical in perfumery. IFRA-unrestricted, halal eligible, 160+ hr blotter longevity. CAS 65442-31-1.
Isobornyl Acetate
Isobornyl Acetate (CAS 125-12-2) is a pine-camphoraceous terpenic ester and fougere keystone. IFRA-unrestricted, halal-eligible. Complete guide for Pakistani perfumers at bioshop.pk.
Isobornyl Acetate
Isobornyl Acetate (CAS 125-12-2) is a pine-camphoraceous terpenic ester and fougere keystone. IFRA-unrestricted, halal-eligible. Complete guide for Pakistani perfumers at bioshop.pk.
Isoamyl Salicylate
Isoamyl Salicylate (Orchidée/Trèfle, CAS 87-20-7) — the classic orchid-clover aromatic ester. IFRA-unrestricted, EU allergen-free, Halal. Essential for floral, fougere, and soap formulas.
Isoamyl Salicylate
Isoamyl Salicylate (Orchidée/Trèfle, CAS 87-20-7) — the classic orchid-clover aromatic ester. IFRA-unrestricted, EU allergen-free, Halal. Essential for floral, fougere, and soap formulas.
Isoamyl Acetate
Isoamyl Acetate (CAS 123-92-2) is the banana-pear aroma ester used in tropical attars, fruity EDPs & personal care. IFRA-unrestricted, FEMA GRAS, halal — available at bioshop.pk.
Isoamyl Acetate
Isoamyl Acetate (CAS 123-92-2) is the banana-pear aroma ester used in tropical attars, fruity EDPs & personal care. IFRA-unrestricted, FEMA GRAS, halal — available at bioshop.pk.
Indole
Indole (CAS 120-72-9) is the narcotic floral molecule behind jasmine, chameli, and orange blossom. IFRA-unrestricted, halal synthetic. Available pure & 10% DPG from Bio Shop™ Pakistan.
Indole
Indole (CAS 120-72-9) is the narcotic floral molecule behind jasmine, chameli, and orange blossom. IFRA-unrestricted, halal synthetic. Available pure & 10% DPG from Bio Shop™ Pakistan.
Hexyl Acetate
Hexyl Acetate (CAS 142-92-7) is a crisp apple-pear fruity-green ester used by Pakistani perfumers to modernise attars and build fresh top notes. IFRA-unrestricted, FEMA GRAS, halal.
Hexyl Acetate
Hexyl Acetate (CAS 142-92-7) is a crisp apple-pear fruity-green ester used by Pakistani perfumers to modernise attars and build fresh top notes. IFRA-unrestricted, FEMA GRAS, halal.
Geranyl Acetate
Geranyl Acetate (CAS 105-87-3) is a sweet rose-pear terpenoid ester— IFRA unrestricted, FEMA GRAS, halal — essential for authenticGulab attars and Gulf-export floral EDPs.
Geranyl Acetate
Geranyl Acetate (CAS 105-87-3) is a sweet rose-pear terpenoid ester— IFRA unrestricted, FEMA GRAS, halal — essential for authenticGulab attars and Gulf-export floral EDPs.
Ethyl Vanillin
Ethyl Vanillin (Bourbonal, CAS 121-32-4) is the most potent synthetic vanilla aroma chemical — 3–4× stronger than vanillin, IFRA unrestricted, EU allergen-free, and halal-confirmed.
Ethyl Vanillin
Ethyl Vanillin (Bourbonal, CAS 121-32-4) is the most potent synthetic vanilla aroma chemical — 3–4× stronger than vanillin, IFRA unrestricted, EU allergen-free, and halal-confirmed.
Ethyl Lactate
Ethyl Lactate (CAS 97-64-3, FEMA 2440) is a butterscotch-cream aroma chemical and certified green solvent. IFRA-unrestricted, EU non-allergen, fully halal. Essential for creamy rose and jasmine attars.
Ethyl Lactate
Ethyl Lactate (CAS 97-64-3, FEMA 2440) is a butterscotch-cream aroma chemical and certified green solvent. IFRA-unrestricted, EU non-allergen, fully halal. Essential for creamy rose and jasmine attars.
DMBCA (Dimethyl Benzyl Carbinyl Acetate)
DMBCA is a floral-fruity ester delivering jasmine, rose, and pear in one molecule. IFRA-unrestricted, EU allergen-free, halal-confirmed. 44+ hr fabric tenacity. Essential for Pakistani attar and EDP formulation.
DMBCA (Dimethyl Benzyl Carbinyl Acetate)
DMBCA is a floral-fruity ester delivering jasmine, rose, and pear in one molecule. IFRA-unrestricted, EU allergen-free, halal-confirmed. 44+ hr fabric tenacity. Essential for Pakistani attar and EDP formulation.
Dihydromyrcenol (DHM)
Dihydromyrcenol (DHM, CAS 18479-58-8) is the molecule of modern masculine freshness — the pine-derived, IFRA-unrestricted aroma chemical behind Drakkar Noir and Cool Water.
Dihydromyrcenol (DHM)
Dihydromyrcenol (DHM, CAS 18479-58-8) is the molecule of modern masculine freshness — the pine-derived, IFRA-unrestricted aroma chemical behind Drakkar Noir and Cool Water.
DEP — Diethyl Phthalate
DEP (Diethyl Phthalate, CAS 84-66-2) is the odourless universalfragrance solvent, fixative, and attar carrier base trusted byPakistani perfumers for long-lasting attars and agarbatti.
DEP — Diethyl Phthalate
DEP (Diethyl Phthalate, CAS 84-66-2) is the odourless universalfragrance solvent, fixative, and attar carrier base trusted byPakistani perfumers for long-lasting attars and agarbatti.
Civet (Civetone)
Synthetic civetone: the legendary animalic fixative powering Mughal attar tradition. IFRA-unrestricted, halal, EU non-allergen. Pakistan formulation guide.
Civet (Civetone)
Synthetic civetone: the legendary animalic fixative powering Mughal attar tradition. IFRA-unrestricted, halal, EU non-allergen. Pakistan formulation guide.
Cis-3-Hexenol
Cis-3-Hexenol (Leaf Alcohol) is the most potent green top note inperfumery — fresh-cut grass at 0.07 ppb. IFRA-unrestricted, halal,FEMA GRAS. Essential for Pakistani attars and green floral EDPs.
Cis-3-Hexenol
Cis-3-Hexenol (Leaf Alcohol) is the most potent green top note inperfumery — fresh-cut grass at 0.07 ppb. IFRA-unrestricted, halal,FEMA GRAS. Essential for Pakistani attars and green floral EDPs.
Cedryl Acetate
Cedryl Acetate (CAS 77-54-3) is a sesquiterpene ester woody cedar fixative — IFRA-unrestricted, halal, and one of the longest-lasting base materials for Pakistani attars and EDP compounds.
Cedryl Acetate
Cedryl Acetate (CAS 77-54-3) is a sesquiterpene ester woody cedar fixative — IFRA-unrestricted, halal, and one of the longest-lasting base materials for Pakistani attars and EDP compounds.
Calone 1951
Calone 1951 (CAS 28940-11-6) is the defining aquatic-marine aroma chemical — discoverer of the sea-breeze note used in Cool Water and Acqua di Giò. IFRA-unrestricted and fully halal.
Calone 1951
Calone 1951 (CAS 28940-11-6) is the defining aquatic-marine aroma chemical — discoverer of the sea-breeze note used in Cool Water and Acqua di Giò. IFRA-unrestricted and fully halal.
Anethole
trans-Anethole (CAS 104-46-1, FEMA 2086) — the anisic heart of star anise and fennel (Saunf). IFRA-unrestricted phenylpropanoid for Pakistani attar, EDP, and bakhoor formulation.
Anethole
trans-Anethole (CAS 104-46-1, FEMA 2086) — the anisic heart of star anise and fennel (Saunf). IFRA-unrestricted phenylpropanoid for Pakistani attar, EDP, and bakhoor formulation.
Alpha Ionone
Alpha Ionone (CAS 127-41-3) is the iconic violet-raspberry rose ketone used in Banafshi attars, powdery florals & bridal EDPs. IFRA-unrestricted, halal, FEMA GRAS.
Alpha Ionone
Alpha Ionone (CAS 127-41-3) is the iconic violet-raspberry rose ketone used in Banafshi attars, powdery florals & bridal EDPs. IFRA-unrestricted, halal, FEMA GRAS.
Allyl Caproate
Allyl Caproate (CAS 123-68-2, FEMA 2032) is the primary pineapple aroma chemical — IFRA-unrestricted, FEMA GRAS, halal. A reference for Pakistani perfumers and formulators.
Allyl Caproate
Allyl Caproate (CAS 123-68-2, FEMA 2032) is the primary pineapple aroma chemical — IFRA-unrestricted, FEMA GRAS, halal. A reference for Pakistani perfumers and formulators.
Aldehyde C-20 (Raspberry Aldehyde)
Aldehyde C-20 (Raspberry Aldehyde) is a halal synthetic glycidic ester delivering tenacious raspberry-violet character — IFRA-unrestricted, no EU allergens.
Aldehyde C-20 (Raspberry Aldehyde)
Aldehyde C-20 (Raspberry Aldehyde) is a halal synthetic glycidic ester delivering tenacious raspberry-violet character — IFRA-unrestricted, no EU allergens.
Aldehyde C12 Lauric
Aldehyde C12 Lauric (Dodecanal) is the luminous aliphatic aldehydebehind Chanel No. 5 — a halal-compliant top-note architect forPakistani fine fragrance, attar, and soap formulation.
Aldehyde C12 Lauric
Aldehyde C12 Lauric (Dodecanal) is the luminous aliphatic aldehydebehind Chanel No. 5 — a halal-compliant top-note architect forPakistani fine fragrance, attar, and soap formulation.
Aldehyde C-18
Gamma Nonalactone (Aldehyde C-18) is a creamy coconut gamma-lactone with >240-hour tenacity, IFRA-unrestricted status, and halal-confirmed synthesis for Pakistani perfumery.
Aldehyde C-18
Gamma Nonalactone (Aldehyde C-18) is a creamy coconut gamma-lactone with >240-hour tenacity, IFRA-unrestricted status, and halal-confirmed synthesis for Pakistani perfumery.
Aldehyde C11 (Undecanal)
Aldehyde C11 (Undecanal, CAS 112-44-7) is the luminous aliphatic aldehyde behind Chanel No. 5's opening. A full guide for Pakistani perfumers.
Aldehyde C11 (Undecanal)
Aldehyde C11 (Undecanal, CAS 112-44-7) is the luminous aliphatic aldehyde behind Chanel No. 5's opening. A full guide for Pakistani perfumers.
Aldehyde C9 (Nonanal)
Aldehyde C9 (Nonanal, CAS 124-19-6) is a citrus-rosy aliphatic aldehyde that adds diffusive bloom and living-flower freshness to rose and floral attars at trace concentrations.
Aldehyde C9 (Nonanal)
Aldehyde C9 (Nonanal, CAS 124-19-6) is a citrus-rosy aliphatic aldehyde that adds diffusive bloom and living-flower freshness to rose and floral attars at trace concentrations.
Aldehyde C-8 (OCTANAL)
Aldehyde C-8 (Octanal) is a linear aliphatic citrus aldehyde — sharp, waxy, orange-peel bright. The secret ingredient behind iconic fine fragrances since Chanel No. 5.
Aldehyde C-8 (OCTANAL)
Aldehyde C-8 (Octanal) is a linear aliphatic citrus aldehyde — sharp, waxy, orange-peel bright. The secret ingredient behind iconic fine fragrances since Chanel No. 5.
ACHP (Allyl Cyclohexyl Propionate)
ACHP (Allyl Cyclohexyl Propionate) is a fully synthetic pineapple ester delivering powerful tropical fruitiness with extraordinary 251-hour tenacity — essential for modern Pakistani attar.
ACHP (Allyl Cyclohexyl Propionate)
ACHP (Allyl Cyclohexyl Propionate) is a fully synthetic pineapple ester delivering powerful tropical fruitiness with extraordinary 251-hour tenacity — essential for modern Pakistani attar.
Aldehyde C-6 (Hexanal)
Aldehyde C-6 (Hexanal, CAS 66-25-1) is a potent green aliphatic aldehyde used as a micro-modifier and freshness amplifier in attar, EDP, and personal care formulation.
Aldehyde C-6 (Hexanal)
Aldehyde C-6 (Hexanal, CAS 66-25-1) is a potent green aliphatic aldehyde used as a micro-modifier and freshness amplifier in attar, EDP, and personal care formulation.
Beta Ionone
Beta Ionone is a C13-norisoprenoid ketone that delivers the signature violet-raspberry note in perfumery. IFRA-unrestricted, halal, and indispensable for rose-violet attars.
Beta Ionone
Beta Ionone is a C13-norisoprenoid ketone that delivers the signature violet-raspberry note in perfumery. IFRA-unrestricted, halal, and indispensable for rose-violet attars.
Bacdanol
Bacdanol (CAS 28219-61-6) is IFF's premier synthetic sandalwood aroma chemical — creamy, milky, IFRA unrestricted, halal, and essential for Pakistani itar-e-sandal formulation.
Bacdanol
Bacdanol (CAS 28219-61-6) is IFF's premier synthetic sandalwood aroma chemical — creamy, milky, IFRA unrestricted, halal, and essential for Pakistani itar-e-sandal formulation.
Aldehyde C-16 (Strawberry Glycidate)
Aldehyde C-16 (EMPG / Strawberry Glycidate) — glycidic ester with vivid jammy-strawberry character, exceptional substantivity, and no EU allergen listing.
Aldehyde C-16 (Strawberry Glycidate)
Aldehyde C-16 (EMPG / Strawberry Glycidate) — glycidic ester with vivid jammy-strawberry character, exceptional substantivity, and no EU allergen listing.
Aldehyde C14
Aldehyde C14 (gamma-undecalactone) is a peach-apricot gamma-lactone used in fine fragrance and attar. IFRA unrestricted, FEMA GRAS 3091, fully halal. Available at bioshop.pk.
Aldehyde C14
Aldehyde C14 (gamma-undecalactone) is a peach-apricot gamma-lactone used in fine fragrance and attar. IFRA unrestricted, FEMA GRAS 3091, fully halal. Available at bioshop.pk.
Aldehyde C12 MNA
Aldehyde C12 MNA (2-methylundecanal) is the molecule behind Chanel No. 5 — a waxy, metallic, amber-shimmering aliphatic aldehyde for attar, EDP, and soap formulation.
Aldehyde C12 MNA
Aldehyde C12 MNA (2-methylundecanal) is the molecule behind Chanel No. 5 — a waxy, metallic, amber-shimmering aliphatic aldehyde for attar, EDP, and soap formulation.
Allyl Amyl Glycolate
Allyl Amyl Glycolate (AAG) — the iconic pineapple-galbanum aroma chemical behind Cool Water and Aventus. IFRA-unrestricted, Halal-certified, FEMA GRAS 2062.
Allyl Amyl Glycolate
Allyl Amyl Glycolate (AAG) — the iconic pineapple-galbanum aroma chemical behind Cool Water and Aventus. IFRA-unrestricted, Halal-certified, FEMA GRAS 2062.
Hedione — Complete Ingredient Guide
Hedione (Methyl Dihydrojasmonate, CAS 24851-98-7) is an IFRA-unrestricted aroma chemical delivering transparent jasmine-floral radiance — the defining molecule of modern fine fragrance.
Hedione — Complete Ingredient Guide
Hedione (Methyl Dihydrojasmonate, CAS 24851-98-7) is an IFRA-unrestricted aroma chemical delivering transparent jasmine-floral radiance — the defining molecule of modern fine fragrance.
Ambroxan
Ambroxan is a terpenoid ether base note derived from clary sage —the dry-ambery soul of ambergris, fully halal, IFRA unrestricted,and the backbone of Dior Sauvage.
Ambroxan
Ambroxan is a terpenoid ether base note derived from clary sage —the dry-ambery soul of ambergris, fully halal, IFRA unrestricted,and the backbone of Dior Sauvage.
Vetiver Essential Oil — Complete Ingredient Guide
Chrysopogon zizanioides · sesquiterpene-dominant base-note fixative · IFRA permitted (origin-dependent) · Ruh-e-Khas Attar, Sukoon-e-Shab Night Oil & Terre Verte EDP formulas for Pakistani formulators
Vetiver Essential Oil — Complete Ingredient Guide
Chrysopogon zizanioides · sesquiterpene-dominant base-note fixative · IFRA permitted (origin-dependent) · Ruh-e-Khas Attar, Sukoon-e-Shab Night Oil & Terre Verte EDP formulas for Pakistani formulators
