Compositions comprising a functional perfume component mixture

Abstract

Compositions having a mixture of functional perfume components are provided. In one embodiment, the functional perfume components comprise iso-nonyl acetate, dihydro myrcenol, linalool, and benzyl acetate. In one embodiment, the functional perfume component may be present in an amount from about 75% to about 100%, by weight of said mixture, wherein said composition is substantially free of a VOC.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A composition comprising a perfume mixture, said perfume mixture comprises about 40% to about 100%, by weight of said perfume mixture, of a FPC mixture wherein said FPC mixture comprises iso-nonyl acetate, dihydro myrcenol, linalool, and benzyl acetate, and wherein said composition is substantially free of a VOC. 
     
     
         2 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein said composition is selected from the group consisting of an air freshener and a fabric refresher. 
     
     
         3 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein said FPC mixture comprises, by weight of said perfume mixture:
 about 5% to about 50% of benzyl acetate; 
 about 5% to about 35% of iso-nonyl acetate; 
 about 5% to about 45% dihydro myrcenol; and 
 about 15% to about 45% linalool. 
 
     
     
         4 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein said perfume mixture consists of iso-nonyl acetate, dihydro myrcenol, linalool, and benzyl acetate. 
     
     
         5 . The composition of  claim 1  further comprising an active agent selected from the group consisting of surfactants, emulsifiers, solubilizers, polymers, cyclodextrin, hydrogen peroxide, buffers, zinc ions, and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
         6 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein said composition is free of a VOC. 
     
     
         7 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein said FPCs are present in a ratio of about 1:1:1:1. 
     
     
         8 . A composition comprising a perfume mixture, said perfume mixture comprises a FPC mixture, said FPC mixture comprises, by weight of said perfume mixture:
 about 5% to about 10% of benzyl acetate;   about 5% to about 35% of iso-nonyl acetate;   about 20% to about 45% dihydro myrcenol; and   about 35% to about 45% linalool   
       wherein said composition is free of a VOC. 
     
     
         9 . A method of delivering fragrance to the atmosphere comprising the steps of providing an air freshener comprising a reservoir containing the composition of  claim 1  and an evaporative substrate in fluid communication with said composition, wherein said evaporative substrate is selected from the group consisting of wicks, breathable membranes, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein said air freshener is a passive air diffuser.