Yes. Sampling allows brands to review bottle appearance, decoration quality, artwork placement, and color development before moving into production.
Samples help reduce uncertainty and allow brands to evaluate packaging decisions before committing to production quantities.
Yes. Many fragrance brands compare multiple bottle colors, finishes, or decoration options during the sampling process.
Yes. Screen printing can often be included during sampling to evaluate artwork placement, print quality, and overall presentation.
Pricing
Pricing is influenced by several factors, including:
Bottle selection
Decoration methods
Artwork requirements
Production quantities
Number of SKUs
Sampling requirements
Screen printing requires setup and screen creation before production.
JAFE’s standard screen charge is $50 per design and screen location.
Custom color development may influence project scope depending on color requirements and production considerations.
Yes. Quotes can often be developed before sampling when project requirements are clearly defined.
Artwork
Vector artwork is typically preferred for screen printing projects.
Common file formats include:
AI
EPS
Vector PDF
PNG and JPG files can often be reviewed but will require recreation or conversion before production.
Vector artwork uses scalable paths rather than pixels, allowing logos and graphics to be enlarged without losing quality.
Yes. Outlining fonts helps preserve artwork integrity and reduces production issues.
Decoration
Yes. Screen printing is one of the most common decoration methods used in fragrance packaging.
Yes. Spray coating can create custom colors, matte finishes, gloss finishes, frosted appearances, and other specialty effects.
Yes. Many premium fragrance brands combine both methods to create custom packaging with integrated color and branding.
In many cases, yes. Custom color matching can often be achieved using Pantone references, approved standards, or physical samples.
MOQ
MOQ stands for Minimum Order Quantity.
It represents the minimum quantity required to move a project into production.
In many cases, yes. Different bottle colors are often treated as separate product variations.
SKU stands for Stock Keeping Unit and represents a unique product variation.
Changes in color, decoration, artwork, or fragrance may create separate SKUs.
They can. Decoration requirements often influence production planning and project setup considerations.
Production Timeline
Project timelines vary depending on artwork readiness, sampling requirements, approvals, production scheduling, and shipping considerations.
Yes. Sampling is an important step that should be included when planning launch timelines.
Common causes include:
Artwork revisions
Approval delays
Quantity changes
Multiple sample rounds
Incomplete project information
As early as possible. Early planning creates more flexibility and helps reduce launch pressure.
Color & Design
Yes. Spray coating can be used to create a wide variety of custom colors and finishes.
Not necessarily. Some brands use color to differentiate fragrances, while others maintain a consistent visual identity across the collection.
Yes. Both matte and gloss finishes are commonly used depending on brand goals and desired appearance.
The best color is the one that supports your brand identity, fragrance story, and overall customer experience.
Getting Started
The most helpful information includes:
Bottle specifications
Decoration requirements
Artwork files
Estimated quantities
Timeline goals
Sampling requirements
No. Many projects begin during the planning stage. Having more information available helps streamline discussions, but not every detail needs to be finalized before starting the conversation.
The first step is usually defining the bottle, decoration goals, quantities, and overall packaging vision so the project can be evaluated and planned effectively.