Honestly, everything they do is “spot on”! Simply the most incredible ingredients available. Delivery is impeccable and fast even to the US. I am so thrilled.
This is one of my favorites. Patchoulol Crystals PA99, it is fantastic. It works in so many things with the lift and support, in my opinion, that patch gives other materials. If you want to smell it, it is clean and beautiful in large doses. I could smell it in the background all day. But prefer it with some Galaxolide, Helvetolide and Habanolide.
Fraterworks delivers on great product.
Every order so carefully packed - amazing customer service. You can tell Fraterworks is deeply dedicated to the art of perfumery and supporting those who crate it. Five stars!
Really impressed with the Irone Alpha. It has a soft, elegant iris brightness that adds a polished, expensive feel to my formulas. The quality is consistent and there are no off notes , just a clean, beautiful material that’s easy to work with.Delivery was quick and everything arrived in perfect condition. I appreciate the reliability.
This is an excellent base. It's sweet, but not particularly powdery, it's characterful, but not as deep and dark as regular vanilla - it's more like the bright, lively essence of vanilla without it's dark and grounding facets. I have some tahiti vanilla 10x resinoid and the only clear difference to me between the two lies in their strength. I will still be using the 10x vanilla, because whenever possible I prefer the single ingredient to the base (plus it's a bit more intense). But all in all I can definitely recommend Vanellia. If you want to add the darker aspects, Creosol would be a valid choice.
If I told you that something can smell like burnt tyres in a normal dosage but like vanillic goodness in a small dosage, would you believe me? If not, you should buy Creosol, because it will teach you something essential: that dosage in some cases doesn't just make some, but ALL the difference. You could theoretically use this one to turn vanillin into actual vanilla, but only if you had the restraint and patience of a saint. Alternatively, you can just make a very fine dilution for yourself beforehand. I hate to cost Fraterworks their business, but one gram of this will last for the rest of your life, and you can probably still pass half of that to your grandchildren, who may in turn pass some of it to their grandchildren. Were you to buy 5 g or even 15 g of it, I'd wager it will last until the universe finally collapses into itself.
Magnolan is a very impressive one. On one side, it smells like light floral spring air. But then, it's also slightly adstringent. It's not particularly beautiful or impressive by itself, but it shines when layered on top of some light florals that need a little bit of plushy lift and a slight touch of a harsher contrast at the same time. In my opinion, this is not complex enough to lead anything, but it's perfect when you need that little extra touch without the danger of overloading your composition. Another ingredient I didn't know I needed. But, as always, Fraterworks made sure that I would find out.
This is an excellent green modifier. It goes into the direction of watery-green, and it has a somewhat chemical character, which means you will definitely have to either dose it sparingly or layer it with more natural notes. Used correctly, this will sit in the background and add a photorealistic quality that you didn't know you needed.
This is a quintessential green note. Where other notes give you terpenic freshness or dark leafy notes, this is - as it is aptly called - the smell of snapped plant stems. It has a bright green quality that immediately diffuses into your nose and makes you feel like you are standing in a pile of minced meadow herbs. I can see how you would get some fig leaf from that also. Be very careful not to overdose this as it can make itself known at 0,1%, or potentially even less, depending on your overall composition. Be mindful of the longevity as well - this will support your opening, for the most part. For a green note with more endurance, you may want to consider Triplal or Cis-6-Hexenyl Salicylate - or just go for the OG Galbanum himself.
I love this product. First, it’s a good value. Second, I love the balance- it’s warm, rich and a tad sweet without the sharp mineralic aspect of other ambroxan materials. Third, I appreciate the consistency of this product. Each batch has been identical to my nose. Of course, FW is amazing in fulfillment and I get my order in California before others have even shipped.
As someone completely new to the fragrance world, I got hooked on authentic Mysore sandalwood after discovering it in vintage colognes like Egoïste, where it contributed that legendary creamy, woody depth before overharvesting made real Mysore extremely rare and expensive.
I did my homework via forums and AI guidance, then ordered small samples from five reputable sources to compare what truly defines Mysore. I narrowed it down to three practical, affordable options for real testing on blotter paper (some of the ultra-premium samples were simply out of my budget for DIY blending).
Right away, the way the oils spread and diffused on paper gave clues about their behavior. Two samples delivered the classic buttery-nut creaminess often described online, while the third had an off, almost flowery note that felt out of place.
After one week, the odd one had completely lost its scent. The other two still carried a noticeable butter-nut aroma.
Fast-forward 25 days: My wife was tidying my desk clutter and picked up the test strips. Without knowing the backstory, she spontaneously said, "This one smells really nice." I was stunned, it had been over three weeks! I sniffed it myself and confirmed that one sample retained a clear, detectable butter-nut richness. It was the Mysore Sandalwood Signature from Fraterworks.
This simple blind test taught me three important lessons:
There are definitely counterfeit or subpar oils out there, stick to trusted suppliers.
Not all "Mysore" oils perform equally over time; longevity and character vary significantly.
The mystique around genuine Mysore is real, it's not hype. When it's right, it lingers beautifully with that luxurious, creamy warmth.
Fraterworks' Signature version impressed me the most in this real-world endurance test. It's become my go-to for blending and experimenting, and I now understand why it's so highly recommended in the community. If you're serious about authentic sandalwood for perfumery, this is a solid, reliable choice.
Highly recommended; especially for beginners like me who want quality without the ultra-premium price tag.
Was working on a true amber accord, with both naturals and aroma chemicals,.. and adding a few drops of this made the blend bloom
Just as beautiful as the signature vanillin, but with a slight spice nuance from the clove origin. Lovely for when you want something a bit more natural smelling.
This is my favourite ingredient to work with! It is so complex, rich, deep. A must have for any perfumer! So excited to develop this into a full perfume as a key note.
A deeply pleasing oil that is remarkably versatile. It's rounded, pleasing scent works well as a note but also plays really nicely with others, easily adding subtle richness to a range of blends at low or trace levels
Perfume grass meets true-to-life grass. I got it originally to use in meadow accords but it's just as happy bringing a sophisticated, natural and non-cloying sweetness to a number of blends. It's especially good for brightening and breathing life into an overly heavy base accord without killing the "natural" depth