Development usually involves several paid submission rounds over 6 to 14 weeks, plus per-kilo concentrate pricing that varies with naturals versus aroma chemicals. Budget separately for IFRA documentation, EU allergen labeling, and stability testing. Most serious perfumers charge for sample rounds. AJ Cosmo Labs lets you set a target cost-per-mL in your brief so perfumers quote within your range.
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