Fragrance Development Atelier

By Zaga Colovic 

The Art and Strategy Behind the Scent

 

In a world saturated with synthetic sameness and private-label duplication, true fragrance creation is an art , and a strategic advantage.

At Beauty Handmade, under the direction of Zaga Colovic, we offer bespoke fragrance development for founders, boutiques, and emerging luxury brands who want more than just “a scent.” They want a signature olfactory identity that captures their vision, defines their presence, and resonates with discerning customers.

Why Work with Zaga Colovic?

You’re not hiring a supplier — you’re working with a fragrance architect.

Zaga Colovic is one of the few independent perfumers in the UK specialising in luxury olfactive identity creation for brands, boutique retailers, and serious private clients. With a background in both fine perfumery and brand strategy, her work bridges the artistic and the commercial — transforming scent into legacy.


 

 

Made-to-Measure 

Development fee £4,000


Perfect for: boutique brands, stylists, artists, and private clients seeking exclusivity with structure.

You’ll select from our private fragrance library — a carefully curated collection of premium, original bases — and work one-on-one with Zaga to adapt and refine it into a scent aligned with your story, aesthetic, and audience.

Think of it as haute couture from an existing silhouette , reimagined just for you.

Includes:

Olfactory consultation with Zaga

Scent selection from the Fragrance Library

Customisation, refinement, and sample testing

Final bespoke formula + supply for future 

Assistance with fragrance testing in different applicataions

Fragrance adoptability to skincare, candles, eau de parfums, home fragrance

All paperwork, CLP, SDS and safety reports and assistance with compliance

500 ml of fragrance concentrate for further use and testing

 

 

Haute Fragrance Development

(From Scratch)

Development fee from £7,500 – £15,000


Perfect for: founders, designers, and established businesses developing a luxury perfume product or fragrance-led brand.

This is a complete olfactory brand creation process, tailored from the ground up. You will collaborate with Zaga to shape a distinct, original fragrance — from raw material profile to emotional intent — designed to stand alongside the world’s finest niche perfumes.

Includes:

Brand immersion session

Creative direction + olfactive brief

Raw material testing, multiple rounds of formulation

Final bespoke formula + supply for future 

Assistance with fragrance testing in different applicataions

Fragrance adoptability to skincare, candles, eau de parfums, home fragrance

Final scent selection, documentation, and vendor coordination

Optional naming, storytelling, and packaging strategy support

3 liters of fragrance concentrate 

5 x 100 ml eau de parfum (for those creating a perfumer brand)

10 x 100 ml reed diffusers (for those creating reed diffuser brands)

10 x 200 grams natural candles (for those creating a candle brands)

 

Luxury Signature Fragrance Starter

Development fee £2,500

 

Perfect for: Startups, first-time founders, content creators, influencers, early-stage luxury concepts.

 

Discovery consultation to uncover brand identity and olfactive direction

Guided selection and blending from core signature accords

Hands-on co-creation with Zaga — a collaborative, educational, empowering process

2 rounds of refinement

Final bespoke mini-batch formula

250ml of fragrance concentrate

Application guidance for eau de parfum, oil-based fragrance, or home use

SDS & CLP paperwork for limited production

 

Feature Luxury Signature Fragrance Starter (£2,500) Made-to-Measure (£4,000) Haute Fragrance Development (from £7,500–£15,000)
Who it’s for First-time founders, influencers, content creators Boutique brands, stylists, artists, private clients Luxury brand founders, designers, entrepreneurs building a fragrance-led product
Style Co-creation entry point, guided development Structured adaptation from exclusive archive bases Full haute perfumery creation, from scratch
Fragrance base Curated starter accords Exclusive private library bases Built from raw materials to finished perfume
Creative process Collaborative session with 2 refinements Multi-session co-creation and refinement Full brand immersion, creative direction, raw material testing, olfactive brief
Time with Zaga 1:1 session with expert guidance Multiple sessions with creative adaptation Comprehensive collaboration from vision to final scent
Fragrance volume 250 ml fragrance concentrate 500 ml fragrance concentrate 3 liters fragrance concentrate + brand-ready samples
Application formats Guidance on EDP, home, or oil-based use Adaptable to skincare, home, perfume, candles Adaptable to full product ranges (skincare, candles, diffusers, perfume)
Paperwork & Compliance SDS and CLP included Full compliance, safety testing support All documentation (SDS, CLP, IFRA) and vendor coordination
Finished product samples Not included Ready for production or small launch Includes 5 x 100 ml EDP, 10 diffusers, 10 candles (optional formats)
Optional extras — — Naming, storytelling, packaging concept support
Emotional message Step into your scent journey with expert guidance Tailored olfactive artistry reimagined for your brand Create a world-class fragrance brand with legacy-level depth
Psychological motivation Certainty and progress Identity and influence Mastery and long-term brand impact
 
 

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Who This Is For 

This experience is for you if you:

Are building a brand and view fragrance as part of your long-term identity

Respect creative collaboration and are ready to be guided by expert direction

Understand that perfume is not made by picking notes off a shelf

Value intentional development over speed or trend-chasing

It’s not the right fit if you:

Are just testing the idea of fragrance and not ready to invest

Expect a perfumer to copy an existing scent or mix notes to order

Want a formula quickly without strategic direction or brand alignment

 

All fragrance development experiences are offered by application only.

This ensures we work only with aligned, committed founders and creatives who value depth, artistry, and long-term vision.

 

 

Application Process

Fragrance development with Zaga is available by application only.
To maintain the integrity of each collaboration, we work with a limited number of aligned brands, founders, and creatives each season.

To begin the application process, please email us directly at:

[email protected]


Subject: Fragrance Collaboration Application

Please include in your message:

Full legal name
Business name and website or social media
Location and intended timeline
A short paragraph explaining your fragrance vision and brand story
Confirmation that you understand pricing starts at £2,500

We do not respond to vague or incomplete emails.
Only qualified and aligned inquiries will receive a link to the formal application process.

Due to high demand and the bespoke nature of our work, only selected applicants will be invited to move forward with a full application form.