About Fraterworks
Fraterworks is dedicated to supplying perfumers and creators with exceptional, high-end, and often difficult-to-obtain materials for fragrances and cosmetics. From meticulously restored historic bases using genuine formulas to contemporary perfumery ingredients and vibrant colours for your scents, our collaborative team is committed to providing access to outstanding products at fair prices.
Our Mission & Values
Uncompromising Quality
We meticulously source and craft the finest essential oils, absolutes, aroma chemicals, and bases. Our collective expertise ensures every Fraterworks product not only meets but exceeds the high expectations of perfumery professionals.
Preservation of Perfumery Heritage
Fraterworks is deeply committed to the art of perfumery. Our team collectively undertakes the careful restoration of historic formulas, ensuring these olfactory masterpieces are preserved and accessible for future generations of creators.
Integrity & Transparency
We believe in open communication. Our customers can trust in our clear information regarding materials, our meticulous processes, and our industry affiliations, fostering lasting relationships built on confidence.
Collaborative Excellence
Our strength lies in our team. By combining specialized expertise in sourcing, creation, and quality control, Fraterworks delivers products that consistently represent the highest standards in the perfumery industry.
The Fraterworks Method: Our Workshop & Bases
Fraterworks bases are primarily manufactured at our dedicated workshop in New Zealand, with select Grasse-based productions made to our exacting specifications. Our extensive library of original formulas is a testament to the generosity of perfumers within the industry who share our team's commitment to preserving historic masterpieces for the global perfumery community.
The reconstruction of classical bases, particularly those containing materials now rare, prohibited, or restricted, is a task our team approaches with profound respect and meticulous care. We innovate to create modern, compliant versions that remain true to the original artistic vision, whether from Jean Carles, Ernest Beaux, or other luminaries of perfumery's golden age. This collaborative restoration process ensures these treasures endure.
Fraterworks operates with full independence. All our signature bases are crafted in-house by our skilled team. We do not offer bases from external companies, except for those transparently featured in our Third Party Bases collection.
Our Leadership Team
Guiding Fraterworks with a shared love for perfumery and a commitment to excellence, our leadership team brings extensive expertise to steer our company's vision and operations.
Jamie Frater
Founder & Creative Director
Jamie guides Fraterworks' creative and strategic direction. With a profound love for perfumery and a history of innovation, he brings a unique blend of artistic vision and technical acumen. His dedication ensures Fraterworks upholds its founding values while continuously evolving. Frater also manages the Frater Foundation.
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Paul Limcangco
Co-Founder & Products Director
Paul is instrumental in product development, customer relations, and the curation of Fraterworks' extensive fragrance and material offerings. His background in Architecture (MArch Prof.) provides a unique perspective on structure, design, and systems, ensuring product integrity and customer needs are seamlessly met.
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Sarah Frater
Operations Team Leader
Sarah spearheads our fulfillment and general operations with exceptional precision and efficiency. She is crucial in maintaining quality assurance across all products and ensuring swift order processing, upholding the high operational standards our customers value.
Contact SarahOur Dedicated Team
The heart of Fraterworks lies in our highly skilled team. Each member contributes their unique expertise, working collaboratively to source, create, and deliver the exceptional perfumery materials our clients rely on. From meticulous lab work to diligent customer service, our collective effort ensures the Fraterworks standard of excellence.
Our Extended Workshop & Fulfillment Team
Beyond our core coordinators, a dedicated group of over twenty-five lab assistants and fulfillment specialists work diligently. Their collective precision and hard work ensure every Fraterworks order is prepared to our exacting standards before it reaches your hands, embodying our company-wide commitment to quality.
Industry Affiliations
Fraterworks is proud to be an official member of IFRA (International Fragrance Association), the Flavour & Fragrance Association of Australia and New Zealand (FFAANZ), and IFEAT (International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades). These affiliations underscore our commitment to industry best practices and safety.
Experience the Fraterworks Difference
Our team's collective expertise, dedication to quality, and passion for perfumery are distilled into every product we offer. We invite you to explore our collections and discover why creators worldwide trust Fraterworks for their finest materials.