Ireland’s geographical position, along with its unique historical, regulatory, and legal landscape, makes shipping perfumes out of the country a particularly challenging endeavor for niche perfume brands. With the rise of natural and luxury perfumes, navigating these complexities is essential for ensuring that your business can thrive in both local and international markets. This article covers the main hurdles Irish […]
1. The Dangerous Goods Shipping Guidelines for Perfume Overview: Since perfumes often contain alcohol, they are classified as “dangerous goods.” This guide by IATA (International Air Transport Association) outlines all the regulations and guidelines for shipping perfumes internationally, including packaging requirements, labeling, and shipping documentation. Link: IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 2. Irish Regulations on Shipping Alcohol-Containing Goods Overview: Ireland has […]
1. HubSpot’s Guide to Market Research Overview: This comprehensive guide breaks down market research into actionable steps. It provides templates, survey techniques, and insights on how to conduct research for businesses—ideal for luxury brands looking to define their audience and spot opportunities. Link: HubSpot Guide to Market Research 2. McKinsey Insights on Luxury Market Trends Overview: McKinsey’s luxury reports focus […]
Understanding Trademarks for Perfumes: Basics: A trademark protects the brand name, logo, or symbols that differentiate your products from competitors. In the case of perfumes, you’ll want to consider trademarking both your brand name and specific scent formulations, if possible. Trademarking a Scent: While it’s tricky to trademark a fragrance itself (because scents are typically viewed as functional), it is […]
1. Luxury Packaging Design Inspiration Platforms Behance (Behance.net): This is a go-to for discovering top designers and exploring portfolios that showcase high-end packaging. Search terms like “luxury packaging,” “perfume packaging,” or “sustainable design” yield hundreds of fresh ideas. Pinterest (Pinterest.com): It’s more than just a mood board tool; it can also help you track trends across the luxury and sustainable […]
Here are a few online resources and tools that can help you build your brand story: 1. HubSpot’s Brand Storytelling Guide HubSpot offers a step-by-step guide to brand storytelling. It walks you through how to define your brand’s “why,” create a narrative structure, and communicate your story through different touchpoints. 2. Canva’s Free Brand Identity Kit Canva provides a brand […]
In recent years, the demand for niche natural perfumery is skyrocketing. As more people move away from synthetic mass produced perfumes, they’re looking for something more personal, artisanal, and, most importantly, sustainable. This shift has opened up incredible opportunities for entrepreneurs who want to create their own luxury all natural perfume brand. If you’re ready to enter the world of […]
It’s a milestone moment at the Natural Perfumery Academy – we’re celebrating 16 wonderful years of natural perfumery education! To mark this special occasion, we’re thrilled to announce our Perfumery Video Competition, where you can showcase your perfumery skills and win some extraordinary prizes. 🏆 What You Can Win 🏆 The winner will receive: 10g of Jasmine Grandiflorum Concrete 10g […]
As we tiptoe into the twilight of August, the air begins to hum with the ancient rhythms of Mabon and Lughnasadh—those sacred thresholds between summer’s fiery abundance and autumn’s whispered promises. It’s the time when the Northern Hemisphere pulses with a rich tapestry of scents, sounds, and tastes, all woven together by the harvest’s bountiful horn of plenty, or cornucopia. […]
A Discovery in Ireland: The Land of Saints, Scholars, & Scent In the wild and windswept landscapes of Connemara, where the mountains meet the sea and the mist hangs low over the damp peat heather strewn bogs, there lies a deep connection to the old ways. This part of Ireland, rich in tradition and steeped in history, has long been […]