The Procter Gamble Company

Rhe Procter & Gamble Company

Peter James Malton

Lynette Anne Makins Holland

Gregory Scot Miracle

Robert Richard Dykstra

David John Pung

Lon Montgomery Gray

Gabor Heltovics

Lois Sara Gallon

George Peter Rizzi

Jerome Anthony Janszen

According to the present invention there is provided a use of a cyclic oligosaccharide for delaying the release of a volatile solvent from a composition, preferably a cosmetic composition, which comprises at least 50% volatile solvent. There is also provided a use of a cyclic oligosaccharide for reducing the initial harsh solvent odour impact, for example ethanolic/alcoholic odour impact of alcoholic or hydro-alcoholic compositions.

Hydro-alcoholic cosmetic compositions with a delayed release

According to the present invention there is provided a use of a cyclic oligosaccharide for delaying the release of a volatile solvent from a composition, preferably a cosmetic composition, which comprises at least 50% volatile solvent. There is also provided a use of a cyclic oligosaccharide for reducing the initial harsh solvent odor impact, for example ethanolic/alcoholic odor impact of alcoholic or hydro-alcoholic compositions.

Method of providing delayed release of a volatile solvent from hydro-alcoholic cosmetic compositions

Compositions and personal care articles are described comprising a complexed perfume and a coating material which acts to retain the perfume in the complexed state and to keep out other competing materials.

Fragrance release

According to the present invention there is provided fragrance compositions comprising (a) fragrance; and (b) cyclic oligosaccharides having one or more unsubstituted alkyl substituents; wherein the weight ratio of (a) to (b) is at least about 1:1. The compositions of the present invention provide a long-lasting fragrance while at the same time having a 'burst' of fragrance on application.

Cosmetic compositions

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Egham, United Kingdom

Peter James Malton