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Custom Fragrance Discovery
A custom in-store visit's a personalized fragrance discovery session where we curate 10-15 scents based on your preferences, lifestyle, and what you're searching for. Unlike pre-set consultations or random sampling, custom consultations are meticulously tailored to your stated interests, goals, and taste profile. Before you arrive, we discuss what you're seeking, whether that's a signature scent, professional-appropriate option, special occasion fragrance, or comprehensive wardrobe building. This pre-consultation allows us to curate relevant selections from hundreds of possibilities, ensuring every fragrance you smell has genuine potential rather than wasting time on options unlikely to suit you.
The Custom Experience
Before your appointment, we discuss what you're looking for, whether that's "something for everyday," "a signature scent," "fresh but not aquatic," or "I want to smell expensive but subtle." We then curate a consultation specifically for you, selecting from our full collection. Pre-Consultation (Phone/Email) When you book custom consultation, we schedule brief pre-consultation (10-15 minutes via phone or email exchange). This conversation establishes: Current Fragrance Relationship What do you wear now?
What Makes It Custom
Unlike the free consultation, which is pre-set, a custom consultation is built around your taste. If you know you dislike sweet scents, we won't waste your time with gourmands. If you're drawn to woody fragrances, we'll show you the range: from gentle cedar to intense oud. Tailored Selection Every fragrance in your custom consultation was chosen specifically for you based on stated preferences.
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Custom consultations can be organized around various themes depending on your goals: Signature Scent Hunt Focused entirely on finding your signature, the fragrance that represents you. We explore diverse options seeking the one that makes you feel most authentically yourself. Emphasis on versatility, timelessness, and personal resonance rather than variety.
Who Should Choose Custom vs. Free Consultation
Deciding between free and custom consultation: Choose Free Consultation If You're completely new to fragrance and want no-commitment introduction You're curious about our consultation style before investing You have no specific goals, just general interest You want quick overview of possibilities without deep exploration Budget is primary concern and you want to minimize cost Choose Custom Consultation If You have specific goals (signature scent, work appropriate, wardrobe building) You've.
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