Episode 69: We Toured a 9-Building Fragrance Factory 😳 What Soap Makers NEVER See Behind the Scenes | AFI Tour

Ever wondered what actually happens before fragrance oils arrive at your soap studio?We got exclusive behind-the-scenes access inside Aromatic Fragrance International (AFI) — and what we saw completely changed how we think about fragrance suppliers.We toured NINE buildings, watched robot-assisted fragrance production, explored a fragrance library with thousands of scents, and learned how fragrance oils are made, tested, stored, and customized for soapmakers.If you're a soap maker, bath & body creator, candle maker — or just fragrance-obsessed — this episode pulls back the curtain on what really happens inside a professional fragrance manufacturer.Inside this episode: ✔ How fragrance oils are actually produced ✔ Why suppliers make batches to order (not shelf stock) ✔ The truth about “thousands of mystery ingredients” myths ✔ How fragrances are optimized differently for soap vs candles ✔ What surprised us most touring a 9-building facility ✔ Why networking with suppliers can change your business ✔ Advice every new maker needs before buying fragrance oilsPlus… yes, they even had fragrances that smelled like gasoline, WD-40, and burning flesh 👀Whether you're scaling your handmade business or just starting your soapmaking journey, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.Follow the Dirty Heifers: 🐄 Warm & Fuzzy Soapery 🐄 Country Lather Soapworks 🐄 Bawana Bath & BodyLeave a review if you enjoyed the episode — it helps more makers find the show 💛