One of my favorite projects, and arguably one of the worst-marketed products I offer, is custom scents. I’ve done custom scents for several different reasons—weddings and showers, retreats, and spas to name a few. Whether you’ve got a special event or a specific purpose in mind, I’d love to work with you to bring your vision to life.
The Process
Getting started with your custom scent is easy. Fill out the contact form and give me a basic rundown of what you hope to create and the timeframe you’ll need it.
I’ll take a look at your request and send you an email with a link to my custom scent form. This form covers some additional questions to help me format some scent options.
Now the fun part! Samples! Over the next two or three weeks, I’ll work to make your samples and let them cure. I’ll send them to you to test and you can choose.
Once you’ve made your choice, I’ll put your order in the production queue and you will receive them shortly.
While the process isn’t overly complicated and seems like it can be done very quickly, most custom orders take between four to six weeks. If you need something sooner, I would hesitate to reach out. Sometimes I can work them into the schedule and get them to you a little sooner.
What to Expect
I love what I do beyond measure and bringing scents to life for folks brings me so much joy. Above all else, when you work with me on a custom scent, I want you to know that the end result will be something you love and are excited about. We’ll work together to make it happen.
You can also expect me to ask a lot of questions. I want to know the ins and outs of why you want the scent, what you’re thinking, and why it is special to you. This helps me weave together the scent blend that will hit the mark.
In addition to the actual scent, we’ll discuss vessel choices and labeling. It is important to note that I do not offer whitelabeling. Whitelabeling is when a manufacturer allows you to purchase their work as your own. The Apothecary 19 name will have to be on the products somewhere. We will discuss this placement too, so don’t worry!
The Investment
The investment for a custom scent from Apothecary 19 is different from purchasing a candle off of the virtual shelves. There’s a lot of work that goes into crafting the perfect scent, especially when that scent might only get one production run.
Custom Fee: I charge an initial fee of $75 to create your custom scent. This covers the time for discovery and the samples. You’ll receive 3-4 sample scents to choose from. If you decide to move forward with your custom scent into production, you’ll get a $75 credit on your total purchase.
The actual cost of your scent production will vary based on the quantity you need and the products you choose. One of the questions asked during the discovery process is the quantity and the product you’re looking for—candles, room sprays, diffusers, etc. You’ll receive the total investment amount based on the information you provide before starting the scent development process so that there are no surprises. The minimum amount for a custom order is $175.
So whether you're planning a wedding for 400 people and need a unique favor for folks to take home at the end of the night, or want to kick-off a writing retreat for 6 with a custom candle to get the creative juices flowing, I've got you covered!