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Custom Fragrance Development: From Brief to Production Formula
Aromiso Team 1 min read
The Development Process
- Brief (Day 1): Describe your vision — mood, target customer, reference scents, price point
- First concepts (Day 7-10): Receive 3-5 initial accords for evaluation
- Refinement (Day 10-14): Iterate on your chosen direction — adjust top, heart and base notes
- Final formula (Day 14): IFRA-compliant, stability-tested, production-ready
Understanding Fragrance Notes
- Top notes: First impression, evaporates in 15-30 min (citrus, herbs)
- Heart notes: Core character, lasts 2-4 hours (florals, spices)
- Base notes: Foundation, lasts 6+ hours (woods, musk, vanilla)
IFRA Compliance
Every custom formula is verified against IFRA 51st Amendment restrictions. This limits certain ingredients (e.g., oakmoss, certain aldehydes) to safe concentrations.
Cost Structure
- Development: Free with production orders over 2,000 units
- Small-batch development: USD 200-500 per formula
- Your formula is exclusive — never resold, NDA covered
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