Ask An Expert: After mixing the perfume concentrate in the factory, what happens next if it doesn't smell as intended?

Usually the mixture will be “reworked” and after analyses (GC and olfactive) by adding what is missing or remixed without what is overpowering.
Usually the mixture will be “reworked” and after analyses (GC and olfactive) by adding what is missing or remixed without what is overpowering.
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We sent out an "Ask An Expert" alert on socials, to see if F&F professionals had any burning questions. Perfumer & Flavorist+ tapped senior perfumer Serge Oldenbourg to field our next question is—After mixing the perfume concentrate in the factory, what happens next if it doesn't smell as intended?

Olgdenbourg pens: 

The first question is to know what went wrong. Usually the mixture will be “reworked” and after analyses (GC and olfactive) by adding what is missing or remixed without what is overpowering. Any other reason of “error” in production area should not be happening.

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