how to start a perfume brand from scratch

Do I need a perfumer to create my own fragrance?

Yes, for a professional product. A trained perfumer translates your brief into a balanced formula with top, heart, and base notes and ensures it is IFRA-compliant. Some founders blend hobby scents, but commercial sale requires safety documentation and allergen declarations a perfumer provides. On the AJ Cosmo Labs app you can post one brief and reach several vetted perfumers, then review their submissions over the typical 2 to 4 sampling rounds.

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