Inside The Fragrance House

#009 - Why Are Some Dupes So Expensive?


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In this episode, Shane breaks down the real reason two dupes of the same designer fragrance can cost wildly different amounts. It comes down to raw material grades, performance decisions, and one ingredient that quietly shaped modern perfumery: Ambroxan.

◼️ Why Ambroxan became one of the foundations of modern fragrance design

◼️ How ingredient grades, performance choices and manufacturing costs separate cheap dupes from premium ones

◼️ Why two fragrances can smell similar at first spray but perform completely differently over time

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:22 - The Role of Ambroxan in Modern Perfumery

00:00:53 - Why Clone Brands Vary in Price

00:01:25 - Ingredient Grades and Their Impact

00:02:18 - Ambroxan: A Key Ingredient

00:03:00 - The Origin and Manufacturing of Ambroxan

00:03:52 - Ambergris: The Inspiration for Ambroxan

00:04:44 - The Complexity and Cost of Producing Ambroxan

00:05:37 - The Functional Role of Ambroxan in Fragrances

00:06:10 - The Genetic Variability in Smelling Ambroxan

00:07:02 - The Importance of Fragrance Testing

00:07:12 - Ambroxan as a Foundation of Modern Fragrance Design

00:07:34 - The Decision-Making Process in Fragrance Manufacturing

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Inside The Fragrance HouseBy Luxaroma