A brief comparison natural v/s synthetics
Posted on July 31 2021
When it comes to choosing raw materials for perfumes, the pricing difference between high-quality natural ingredients and mass-produced synthetic alternatives is staggering. We're not talking about a small difference—it's not just 10 times or 50 times the price. In some cases, the cost is far more significant, and the numbers might surprise you.
Let's take a look at a few examples to illustrate this:
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Rose Fragrance: While a regular rose fragrance oil might cost under USD $100 per kilogram, genuine Rose Otto essential oil, a luxury in the perfume world, can wholesale for more than USD $15,000 per kilogram.
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Oud: Synthetic oud fragrance typically costs around USD $100 per kilogram. In contrast, the cheapest natural oud (if you're lucky enough to find it) starts at USD $13,000 per kilogram. For the highest quality oud, you could be paying up to USD $60,000 or more per kilogram and in some cases in 6 figures.
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Sandalwood: A mass-produced sandalwood fragrance oil might come in under USD $100 per kilogram, but real sandalwood oil is in a completely different league, costing upwards of USD $2,500 per kilogram.
And it’s not just about natural versus synthetic. Some synthetic ingredients are so refined and complex that they can outshine their natural counterparts in both quality and price. For instance, a poor-quality natural narcissus oil won’t compare to a high-grade synthetic heliotropin, which can be a wonder to smell and is highly prized in perfumery.
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