Flavors were first extracted from natural plants and animals by distillation, also known as natural flavors, so they were small in quantity and expensive. With the development of the chemical industry, people extracted organic compounds with specific aromas from spices, namely synthetic fragrances. This has boosted the production of perfumes and lowered their prices, in addition to increasing the inspiration and material for perfumers to create. However, price is still the benchmark for the quality of the flavor, and perfumes containing natural or rare flavors are still more expensive.
The following solvent, high school chemistry we know, alcohol is a better organic solvent. So the most commonly used solvent for perfume is alcohol, is better solubility, the price is also low. Of course, our perfume may not smell the pungent smell of alcohol, that is because of the deformalization process.
In addition to alcohol, in order to take care of some sensitive people, there is no alcohol perfume, which is commonly known as non-alcoholic perfume, solvent commonly used ethyl acetate, but it is not as good as alcohol in the retention and fragrance.
Lastly, the auxiliary components of perfume, mainly fixed agent, also known as fragrance preservation agent or fixed flavor alcohol, its role is to make perfume longer lasting, softer aroma. Commonly used such as what ambergris, musk, balsam and so on.