Fragrance, Flavour or Extract? The Differences and When to Use Each
Are fragrance compounds, flavours, extracts, hydrosols and essential oils the same? Definitions, differences and which one to choose, in one table.
What We Do
We supply scent and flavour ingredients to businesses in cosmetics, personal care, cleaning, food and industrial manufacturing. Our ranges:
Fragrances
Perfume, Personal Care, Home and Ambient
Flavours
Confectionery and Food Applications
Extracts
Powder and Liquid Extracts, Hydrosols, Aromatic Oils
Raw Materials
Industrial Fragrance and Flavour Raw Materials
Our Advantages
Why Ottoria?
We bring nature's scents together with modern production
20 Years of Industry Experience
With twenty years in fragrances, flavours and extracts, we match the right scent with the right application.
Inspired by Nature, Selected Materials
We carefully select essential oils, plant extracts and aromatic materials and supply them after quality control.
Application-Specific Solutions
We tune intensity, longevity and base compatibility to your product and develop a bespoke scent when needed.
Flexible Quantities, Fast Response
From samples to regular supply, we work in quantities that suit you, from small businesses to industrial producers.
Custom Development and Blending
Yes, we develop bespoke fragrances for your brand:
A Collaborative Process
We start with a brief covering your product type, audience and inspirations, and prepare sample options for you to evaluate.
Flexible Blending
We scale blending from small batches to regular production and prepare the approved formula with the same consistency in every order.
Performance by Application
We adapt the fragrance to its base: longevity on laundry, stability in soap, burn performance in candles, opening and trail in perfume.
Product Range
Our Products
From perfume to detergent, candles to Turkish delight: fragrances, flavours and extracts for your product
Fragrances
Perfume and Deodorant Fragrances
Flavours
Confectionery Flavours
Extracts
Powder Extracts
Raw Materials
Industrial Fragrance and Flavour Raw Materials
Fragrances
Personal Care Fragrances
Extracts
Liquid Extracts
Fragrances
Hair Care Fragrances
Extracts
Hydrosols
Technical and Regulatory Compliance
We recommend fragrances with the product category limits of the IFRA Standards in mind.
IFRA Conformity
For our fragrances we share the maximum recommended level per product category.
Allergen Declaration
On request we provide the allergen information you need for your cosmetic label.
Technical Documents
We provide safety data sheets (SDS) and technical information for our products.
Packaging and Lead Times
Flexible Quantities
Start with samples and small quantities and scale up as you grow; we work with small businesses and large manufacturers alike.
Suitable Packaging
We deliver in tightly sealed containers that protect the contents from light and air, sized to your order.
Lead Times
Stock items ship quickly; for custom development and blending, the lead time is stated with the quote.
Service and Support for Startups
We believe in helping small businesses grow:
Training and Guidance
We answer your questions on fragrance choice, dosage and formulation and guide you through your first product.
Low Minimums
You don't have to buy large volumes; start with manageable quantities and scale as your business grows.
Long-Term Partnership
We stand by brands that start small throughout their growth, supplying the same scent consistently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fragrances and Flavours, Answered
Answers to the questions our customers ask most often
What is a fragrance compound and what is it used for?
A fragrance compound is a concentrated blend of natural and synthetic aromatic ingredients used to give a product its scent. It is not used on its own; it is added to the base of products such as perfume, soap, shampoo, detergent, candles and room fragrance at a dosage set by product type and desired intensity.
What is the difference between a fragrance, a flavour and an extract?
A fragrance compound gives scent to cosmetics, cleaning and home products. A flavouring gives taste and aroma to food and is subject to food regulations. An extract is a plant's components obtained with a solvent such as water, glycerine, alcohol or oil, used in areas from cosmetics to food.
How much fragrance should I add to my product?
Dosage depends on product type, base and target intensity: perfumes use high levels, shampoos and detergents low ones. Upper limits for cosmetics and household products are set by product category in the IFRA Standards. We recommend confirming the exact level with a small trial in your own base.
Can I get samples?
Yes. Share your product type, target scent or taste profile and approximate usage, and we will prepare suitable options as samples. After you test them in your own product, we plan your order based on your feedback.
Can you develop a bespoke fragrance for my brand?
Yes. We start with a brief covering your product type, audience, inspirations and target cost, prepare sample options and fine-tune based on your feedback. The approved formula is recorded so repeat orders deliver the same scent consistently.
Our Commitment
We aim to bring emotion into every product. Whether it is the freshness of a fabric softener, the layers of a perfume or the taste of a sweet, we help our customers offer more than a scent or a taste: an experience.
Scent · Flavour · Nature
Get in Touch
Let's find the right scent or flavour for your product together. Share your product type and expectations and we will get back to you with samples and a quote.
Address
Mustafa Kemal Paşa Mahallesi Özgem Sokak No:7/A
Arnavutköy İstanbul
TürkiyePhone & WhatsApp
+90 532 705 01 18Email
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ottoria.com.tr