FRAGRANCE FAQS
Common questions about our fragrance development services.
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A bespoke fragrance is created specifically for your product, brand and customers. Unlike off-the-shelf fragrances, every project is developed around your brief rather than selected from an existing catalogue.
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No.
Some clients arrive with a detailed brief, while others simply have an idea they'd like to explore. If you're unsure where to start, we've created a guide to help you build a fragrance brief.on text goes here
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Yes.
We're happy to sign a mutual non-disclosure agreement before discussing confidential projects.
THE BASICS
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Every project is different, but fragrance development typically takes several weeks to a few months, depending on the complexity of the brief and the amount of development required.
Fragrance also needs time to mature throughout the development process. Each new formulation or refinement typically needs 2-4 weeks to settle before it can be properly evaluated. If further changes are needed, the process is repeated until the fragrance is ready for approval.
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We can often develop fragrances inspired by existing products or work towards a similar fragrance style. However, we won't create counterfeit fragrances or intentionally infringe another brand's intellectual property.
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The initial prototypes explore different interpretations of the direction agreed in your brief. You may prefer certain elements or one direction over another, and your feedback helps us understand what to develop further.
If none of the initial prototypes feel right, we'll discuss your feedback with you before deciding on the best next step.
DEVELOPMENT
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Every fragrance project is unique, so there isn't a single fixed price. Development costs depend on factors such as the brief, materials, complexity and the amount of development required.
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Where possible, we can adjust the scope of a project to work within different budgets. This might mean focusing development on a single fragrance, limiting the number of development rounds, or simplifying the production requirements.
Bespoke fragrance development does have a minimum viable cost, so not every budget will be suitable. If you let us know your budget when enquiring, we can advise what's realistically achievable.
PRICING
GROWING YOUR BRAND
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Yes.
Every fragrance is developed specifically for your product and brand. We don't simply select a fragrance from an existing catalogue or sell the same finished fragrance to multiple clients.
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Yes.
Your fragrance is developed to support your brand as it grows, and you're not tied to manufacturing with Oxford Cosmetics. If your manufacturing requirements change, we'll work with you to make that transition as straightforward as possible.
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Some fragrances may include proprietary bases, accords, custom extracts or other materials prepared specifically for use in our formulations.
Where these are used, we'll continue supplying those materials where practical. If your manufacturing requirements change, we'll also work with you to develop a suitable alternative where possible.
Our goal is to support your brand as it grows, not limit where or how you're able to manufacture your products.
OTHER QUESTIONS
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No.
In addition to cosmetic fragrance development, we also develop bespoke fragrances for perfumes, candles, reed diffusers, room sprays and other home fragrance products.
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Not at all.
Whether you have a detailed brief or simply know the direction you'd like to explore, we'll guide you through the development process.
LEARN MORE
Every Great Fragrance Starts with a Great Brief
Learn how to communicate your ideas, explore fragrance directions and create a brief that leads to better results.
Wondering What to Expect?
Discover how we develop fragrances, from the initial brief through to the final fragrance.
How Much Does Fragrance Development Cost?
Understand how we price fragrance development and the factors that influence project costs.
Have More Questions?
Find answers to the questions we're asked most often about fragrance development, ownership, timelines and more.