Integration of Electronic Olfactory Assessment through Cyranose (Electronic Nose) for Enhanced/Efficiency prototype selection in Bar Soap Formulation during Cosmetic Product Development.

Cyranose technology, with chemical sensors, is pivotal for fragrance evaluation, especially in cosmetics. Fragrance is crucial for consumer acceptance, necessitating objective scent quality analysis. This study aims to establish as an innovative and efficient means for scent assessment in cosmetic product development.
The primary objective is to set a precedent by integrating into the cosmetic product development process, aiming to enhance efficiency, improve development times, and improve the final prototype selection process. The study correlates data with expert evaluations, validating its effectiveness in fragrance profiling.
The evaluation focuses on a soap formula with a moderate level of component A. Three samples, including control and prototypes with 5% and 8% component A, share the same fragrance. This approach allows us to analyze the effects of modifying a formula component on the olfactory profile before considering any alterations to the fragrance itself or its concentration, all samples were analyzed using Cyranose. Parameters such as M-distance and Volatile Organic Compounds were measured to assess similarity and detect changes in aromatic profiles.
The M-distance results reveal high similarity between the control formula and 5% Component A formula, while 8% Component A formula exhibits statistically significant differences, validating the Expert fragrance evaluator findings. Principal Component Analysis further confirms the precision of the methodology, ensuring reliability in the results. The study concludes that Cyranose 320 provides early olfactory analysis, expedite prototype selection time and identification of alternatives without negatively impacting fragrance dosage.
The implementation of Cyranose not only streamlines fragrance evaluation but also contributes to cost-effective resource usage, shorter development cycles, and improved final prototype selection. The study presents a novel approach that aligns with industry demands for efficiency and precision in product development, making it highly relevant and attractive to AOCS members seeking cutting-edge solutions in cosmetic formulation.