[poll results] What Do You Wish You Knew More About in Terms of Fragrancing Personal Care Formulas?

Feb 23rd, 2025
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Fragrancing personal care formulas is as much an art as it is science. It requires balancing the technical requirements of regulations while ensuring stability, but also unfolding the top, middle and base notes for the ideal sensory experience.

Considering these dynamics, in a recent social media poll, we asked: What do you wish you knew more about in terms of fragrancing personal care formulas?

Here's what you said. Be sure to watch our social feeds for the next poll!

Poll Results

  • Olfaction/consumer experience 28%
  • Ensuring fragrance stability 39%
  • Regulations and safety 33%

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