Sonia J

Independent Fragrance Consultant & Perfume Designer

fragrances.com.ng

Apr 2026 - May 2026 • 1 mo

Provided fragrance consulting services for private clients, startups, and niche fragrance brands seeking custom scent creation, fragrance duplication, and formula improvement. I have successfully worked on fragrance formulation projects, specializing in luxury niche perfumery, scent duplication, and IFRA-compliant fragrance development. Each formulation is designed with precision balance, longevity, and commercial viability in mind, ensuring readiness for real-world product launch. One significant project involved developing a luxury oud-inspired fragrance collection designed for consumers seeking rich Middle Eastern scent profiles combined with modern elegance. The objective was to balance deep woody accords with fresh and wearable notes while maintaining exceptional longevity. The project involved: • Fragrance analysis and note mapping • Accord construction and formula development • Fragrance duplication and reverse engineering • Ingredient selection and concentration optimization • Production recommendations and documentation The final collection delivered strong market differentiation through unique scent profiles, excellent performance, and professional-grade formulation standards.

Fragrance Product Development Specialist

Aromastories • Freelance

Sep 2024 - Sep 2024 • 0 mos

My projects focus on IFRA-compliant fragrance design, performance optimization, and market-ready scent development for both personal brands and commercial fragrance lines. Worked with beauty brands and private-label businesses to develop complete fragrance product lines, including perfumes, body mists, scented oils, reed diffusers, room sprays, and candle fragrances. A notable project involved helping a lifestyle brand launch a collection of fragrance products built around a single signature scent. The challenge was maintaining scent consistency across multiple product formats while ensuring stability and performance. Responsibilities included: • Fragrance profiling and scent concept development • Raw material sourcing recommendations • Formula optimization and stability considerations • Product compatibility testing across different bases • Manufacturing guidance and production support The final product line successfully maintained scent consistency while delivering strong performance across multiple applications.

Senior Perfume Formulator

Scentbird • Freelance

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 • 3 mos

I specialize in the development of custom perfumes, colognes, fragrance oils, and luxury scent compositions for entrepreneurs, private-label brands, and independent fragrance houses. Delivered IFRA-compliant fragrance formulations optimized for stability, projection, and long-lasting performance across multiple client projects. One of my most notable projects involved creating a signature fragrance collection for a startup perfume brand seeking a distinctive identity within the luxury fragrance market. The objective was to develop unique scent profiles with strong performance, excellent longevity, and broad consumer appeal. The project included fragrance concept development, note architecture design, raw material selection, accord creation, concentration optimization, and performance evaluation. Multiple iterations were tested to achieve the ideal balance between top, heart, and base notes. Key achievements: • Developed several production-ready perfume formulations • Created long-lasting fragrance profiles with excellent projection • Designed signature scent concepts aligned with brand identity • Delivered complete formulation documentation and manufacturing guidance My work combines creative perfumery with formulation science to create fragrances that are both distinctive and commercially viable.