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For when you have that one question that needs an answer, but you don't need a full consult.
1 hr
100 US dollars
One-Hour Consultation — $100
This is a focused, 60-minute conversation designed to help you move forward with clarity on your business-related questions. It is not an open-ended advisory session; instead, it is a professional consultation with Nuri McBride, a perfumer and industry practitioner grounded in historical knowledge, regulatory context, and material practice.
The Types of Things I Can Help You With:
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How do you ethically source materials, especially when you want to work directly with growers and distillers?
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How do you navigate IFRA regulations with confidence?
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What ethical considerations should guide a small business in the fragrance industry?
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What are the practical next steps for your formulation, sourcing, or business development challenges?
If you decide to commission a larger project with Atropos Parfums within 90 days of your consultation, the $100 will be credited toward that project’s invoice. If your question is beyond my scope of experitise you will be refunded and referred to another consultant who is an expert in that issue. If you are unsure, feel free to email me at nuri@atroposparfums.com before you book.
This Consultation is Right for You If:
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You are an independent perfumer with specific roadblocks.
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You are building a fragrance brand and need real technical or business guidance.
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You don’t yet need a full project, but you do need informed answers.
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You want a concise, rigorous conversation rooted in practice and ethics.
How to Schedule
Consultations are scheduled in advance and conducted remotely. Availability is limited to preserve the quality of each engagement. You can book here.
Deeper Engagements?
For clients whose needs extend beyond a one-hour session, we continue to offer in-depth project consultation.
These projects are scoped and priced individually. Find out more here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a creative project or a formulation service?
No. The one-hour consultation is not a creative commission or formulation project. It is a professional advisory session focused on answering questions, clarifying direction, and helping you make informed decisions. Creative and formulation work is offered separately as scoped projects.
What kinds of questions are appropriate for the one-hour consultation?
This session is best suited to practical, conceptual, and strategic questions, including business structure, sourcing materials, navigating IFRA regulations, ethical considerations, and early-stage problem solving. It is not intended for full formula development or long-term project management.
Can you help me source materials directly from growers or distillers?
Yes. Guidance on sourcing, including working directly with growers and distillers, understanding supply chains, and navigating small-scale access, is a central focus of this consultation. Please note that while advice and introductions may be discussed, sourcing relationships themselves cannot be guaranteed.
Is this consultation confidential?
Absolutely! All proprietary information discussed is strictly confidential. You will receive my confidentiality disclosure notice upon booking, and I am happy to sign your NDA if needed.
Will you review or correct my formulas during the call?
We can discuss formulation questions at a conceptual or directional level, but detailed formula review, correction, or reconstruction generally requires a deeper project engagement beyond a single hour.
Why is this consultation paid?
Professional expertise, research, and industry experience have value. This structure allows Atropos Parfums to provide thoughtful, focused guidance while maintaining clear and respectful boundaries around time and labour.
If I book a larger project later, do I lose the consultation fee?
No. If you proceed with a larger, in-depth project within 90 days of your consultation, the $100 consultation fee will be deducted from your project invoice.
Can I book multiple consultation calls instead of a project?
This service is intended for occasional, focused support. If your needs require repeated or ongoing engagement, a project-based consultation is more appropriate and will be recommended.
Is this consultation suitable for complete beginners?
Yes, provided you have specific questions or goals. This is not a general “how to start a perfume brand” course, but it can be extremely helpful for early-stage perfumers who want informed guidance rather than generic advice.
Do you offer archival or historical research as part of this consultation?
Historical formulation and archival research are specialist services and are generally handled as separate projects. They may be discussed briefly during a consultation to assess scope and suitability.
How are consultations conducted?
Consultations are conducted virtually by appointment. Details are provided after booking.
What if I’m not sure whether I need a consultation or a full project?
A one-hour consultation is often the best place to begin. It allows us to assess your needs together and determine whether a deeper engagement makes sense.