Our standard minimum order quantity starts at 1,000 units per fragrance reference for custom bottle filling and finishing. For custom bottle lacquering or bespoke glass molds, MOQs may range from 3,000 to 5,000 units depending on supplier minimums. Smaller trial runs or luxury niche collections can be discussed during our initial technical feasibility assessment.

Intellectual property protection is paramount. When we contract-develop a bespoke fragrance accord for your brand, an exclusivity agreement secures the formulation. Your olfactory signature will never be sold, re-used, or adapted for any other client. You retain rights to the olfactive profile developed for your commercial range.

A standard turn-key cycle takes between 10 to 14 weeks: Fragrance briefing, compounding, and scent approval require 3 to 5 weeks; stability testing, CPSR toxicology review, and packaging artwork approval take 3 to 4 weeks; industrial maceration (21–28 days), chilling, filtration, bottling, and cellophaning require 4 to 5 weeks. Repeat production orders are typically completed within 4 to 6 weeks.

Yes. As a European cosmetic manufacturer operating under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, our internal regulatory department handles all required safety documentation. We compile Parts A and B of the Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) signed by a certified toxicologist, generate Safety Data Sheets (SDS), create the mandatory allergen declaration list, and register your finished product on the CPNP (Cosmetic Products Notification Portal).

We work primarily with 100% natural, agricultural-origin organic sugar beet ethanol (96% vol.) sourced in France. This high-purity alcohol provides an odorless, clean canvas that allows delicate fragrance notes to shine. For brands requiring organic certifications (Cosmos/Ecocert) or specific denaturants (such as bitrex/t-butanol), we accommodate custom alcohol specifications.

Maceration is the aging period where fragrance concentrate and alcohol bind chemically. Skipping or rushing maceration leads to harsh alcoholic odors upon spraying and scent instability over time. By resting our fragrance blends for 21 to 28 days at controlled temperatures, followed by low-temperature filtration (0°C to 4°C), we guarantee a smooth, long-lasting mist that maintains clarity without cloudiness or precipitation.

Yes. We offer both full turn-key solutions (sourcing bottles, pumps, caps, and unit cartons) and contract filling services (where you supply your custom components). If you supply your own packaging, our engineering team performs dimensional, pump compatibility, and vacuum leak testing before full production to prevent leakage or filling line downtime.

Perfumes containing ethanol are classified as Class 3 Dangerous Goods (UN 1266) for transport. Bougie et Senteur prepares certified UN-approved shipping cartons, dangerous goods declarations (ADR for road, ICAO/IATA for air, IMDG for sea), and handles all export customs documentation to ensure smooth transport to your destination warehouse worldwide.