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How long will it take to get my samples? Do I need to sample before I purchase? What goes into the making of your fragrances? Why should I use fragrance oils instead of essential oils? Why do fragrance oils sometimes vary in color? Starting Concentrations/How much fragrance will I need? Are all fragrances suitable for skin use? What is the difference between Aromatherapy and Aromachology? What is the shelf life of a fragrance? Are your fragrance oils tested on animals?
How long will it take to get my samples? We will make every effort to get our samples out on a timely basis.
Intercontinental Fragrances wants to make sure that you are totally satisfied with your fragrance selection. Therefore, we ask that you obtain a free sample fragrance before you purchase it. For your convenience, we will provide free samples along with price quotes. Testing the fragrance with your product is very important. Fragrance oil is a mix of natural and synthetic chemical compounds, all of which will react differently when introduced with dye, wax, heat, lye, acids, bases, biocides, glycerin, etc. Make sure our fragrance works in your product before you've committed your time and money. Our products are non-returnable and non-refundable because they are custom made to order. What goes into the making of your fragrances? Fragrances are blends of natural essences and synthetic aroma chemicals. The natural essences are derived through different extraction methods mostly from plants and plant-products. Some aroma chemicals are also derived from plants, however most aroma chemicals are derived from petroleum. Why should I use fragrance oils instead of essential oils? Not all essential oils are compatible with paraffin or safe for use in skin products. Just because an oil comes from nature does not make it safe to apply to the skin. Essential oils are less resistant to environmental and manufacturing stress. The price of essential oils has the potential to fluctuate more than synthetics as they are dependant upon crop production, export/import legalities, weather, etc Some essential oils have unique odor and/or fixative properties contributing to a fragrance blend that more stable synthetics lack. Therefore, it is common to achieve the best of both worlds by blending both synthetics and essential oils in perfumery blends. Why do fragrance oils sometimes vary in color? Fragrance materials come in all shades of color. The color of individual fragrance ingredients may vary depending on where and when the crop was harvested Time may also cause a color change in your product. A fragrance is a complex blend of chemicals that are constantly undergoing chemical reactions. Over time, these chemical reactions may express themselves in a color change.
After Bath Cologne 0.5 1.0% in 65% SDA #40 Are all fragrances suitable for skin use? Not all fragrances can be used on skin. Fragrances for personal care
products are formulated specifically for this purpose. Check with your
sales representative to make sure a specific fragrance can be used. If
not, the fragrance may be reformulated for this purpose. Some
chemicals have use restrictions for certain products. These
standards for safe use are set forth by IFRA. Standards published by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) for fragrance materials are established by the Joint Advisory Committee of IFRA, the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) and by the IFRA Technical Advisory Committee, following a review of all available safety data from RIFM, the industry, and other recognized safety groups. Intercontinental Fragrances complies with IFRA standards. These standards depend upon what type of product you manufacture. Therefore it is important to know what product you intend to incorporate the fragrance oil into at time of sampling. The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials was formed in 1966 by the industry to carry out research on ingredients used in fragrances. The RIFM is an international organization whose purpose is to assure the safety of perfumery materials. It is a non-profit organization that has evaluated over 1,200 fragrance materials since its inception. An independent panel of experts, composed of toxicologists, pharmacologists, and dermatologists from outside the fragrance industry, evaluate these materials.
Aromatherapy prescribes the use of natural essential oils and herbs for the treatment of various mental and physical disorders. In true aromatherapy pure essential oils from plants, which have not been adulterated with synthetic substances must appear in quantities considered to be therapeutic. Aromachology is dedicated to the study of the inter-relationship of psychology and the latest in fragrance technology to transmit through odor a variety of specific feelings (such as relaxation, exhilaration, sensuality, happiness, and achievement) directly to the brain. Flashpoint is a scientific term for the temperature at which a substance will ignite when exposed to an open flame. Flashpoints for each fragrance are noted on your invoice, after the fragrance name. Flashpoint over 200oF = safe but combustible Flashpoint 141oF - 200oF = normal range for fragrance Flashpoint 100oF - 140oF = exercise caution Flashpoint below 100oF = flammable, easily ignited What is the shelf life of a fragrance? Each fragrance is a unique blend of aromatic chemicals. Shelf life will vary depending upon the individual fragrance composition, storage conditions, and exposure to heat, humidity and light. In general most fragrances, if handled and stored properly, will last 6-12 months. Are your fragrance oils tested on animals? Our products are not tested on animals.
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