r/perfumery is a subreddit with 2k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses perfume, formulation, parfum, notes, and ingredients.
This is a subreddit about the art and science of fragrance. It's a place to explore olfaction and perception through perfumes, essential oils, topical products, literature, and more.
Discuss behind-the-bottle aspects of fragrance. Chemistry pros, beginners, and average consumers are all welcome. Content must be on-topic, intelligent, and respectful.
“The beauty of fragrance is that it speaks to your heart…and hopefully, someone else’s.”
–Elizabeth Taylor
"Ingredients: Parfum"
–Label
Popular Themes in r/perfumery
#1
Solution Requests
: "Where can I get good perfume bottles?"
9 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "How to make scent last longer?"
6 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Struggles when working with natural raw materials. Does this resonate?"
2 posts
#4
Ideas
: "I want to start my own perfume/cologne line"
2 posts
#5
Money Talk
: "How did you manage the financial aspect of perfumery?"
1 post
#6
Self-Promotion
: "I'm trying to fund this perfume here's recreation of the perfume."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/perfumery
#1
Perfume
: "Perfumery Padlet"
56 posts
#2
Formulation
: "Noob 1st try , appreciate some help"
28 posts
#3
Parfum
9 posts
#4
Notes
: "Anyone who knows of any perfumes with Notes of ground cumin, ground nutmeg, sweet alyssum, cannabis/marijuana or honeysuckle? 😊👃🏻"
8 posts
#5
Ingredients
: "Developing an aftershave with darker Ingredients. Hoping to create a colorless product"
7 posts
#6
Niché
6 posts
#7
Scent
5 posts
#8
Candle
4 posts
#9
Essential
4 posts
#10
Blend
3 posts
Flair Used in r/perfumery
#1
misc discussion
: "Undergraduate degree"
13 posts
#2
formula
: "Getting started"
12 posts
#3
buying / learning resource
: "Perfumery Padlet"
11 posts
#4
science discussion
: "Noob 1st try , appreciate some help"
11 posts
#5
fragrance sleuthing
: "I'm trying to fund this perfume here's recreation of the perfume."
9 posts
#6
supplier scent discussion
: "Help: Where to source cruelty-free synthetic raw materials?"
6 posts
#7
recipes
: "Guide: How to Make Your Own Perfume 101"
2 posts
#8
logistics tools
: "How did you manage the financial aspect of perfumery?"
2 posts
#9
marketing discussion
: "Capable delivery of best fixative (ambergris)for your perfume"
2 posts
#10
advice
: "Opinions about EPC Boxes as a gift (EU)?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/perfumery
Yearly
+480 members(35.1%)
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Last updated: September 30, 2026