GCMS Analysis

GCMS Analysis with Interpretation

Report Style
We supply the GCMS chromatogram which shows the Gas Chromatography trace and peaks identified with the top match from the Mass Spectrometer based on a single run. Each peak on the chromatogram represents an aroma molecule which may be synthetic or from a constituent of a natural essential oil (see notes below). We also include an interpretation of the main high probability peaks in the form of an easy to read list ready for you to try in your experiments. Although we try to give you an idea of what the perfume formula may look like it is NOT the final formula and will usually require some experimentation by you to get it to your satisfaction.
We will not modify the interpretation or proposed formula we send you further as it's the results of the chemical analysis not a creative process - the data is the data!.
If you wish us to do additional runs to get more detail then we can try using different parameters on the GCMS system and then this is treated as a NEW analysis and each run charged as a new run and interpretation ($600). Warning! Be prepared that this will give you nothing more or at best 1% or 2% additional information which may be important if you need to be closer, but can get very expensive, very quickly. It can easily take 10 runs or more! but we will do it step by step so the cost can be controlled by you.
If you want a perfume created based on a modification of the interpreted results then we will treat each sample as a Custom Signature Creation Project with the updated analysis results but without formulation at additional cost.
However, if your objective is just a similar perfume to your sample without requiring the formulation then the Custom Signature Creation Project is probably more economical from the outset.
If you require an open formula service then you will have to join our Consultant Perfumer Service.
If you prefer to do the initial interpretation yourself to learn and save 50% then check out the GCMS Analysis DIY Interpretation option below.
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Reproduce my Perfume Sample from GCMS Analysis

Sample & GCMS Report
We offer a Custom Signature Perfume Creation Service where you can send us a small sample of the original perfume and we will analyze it using a basic GCMS analysis and interpretation and then attempt to reproduce it. It usually will come out similar from the first run BUT will not be exactly the same, but there is no guarantee for this as analysis work is dependent on the sample type and condition. We will send you a sample for your evaluation (7ml bottle) and you can stop there and purchase as much as you need. Alternatively you can ask us to do further work to get closer but this is chargeable at each step and may become very expensive before you are completely satisfied. Especially so as we will need to carry out additional GCMS analysis work.
We can't estimate initially how much work will be required until after the first run has been completed and a sample has been made and evaluated. This will be especially so if the sample is from a product (like soap, cosmetic or toiletry) or is many years old or degraded. Having said that we have got meaningful results from discontinued perfume samples over 70 years old. Multiple runs are really only necessary for clients that need to be very, very close to the original for example to replace a perfume for an existing product line for their business.
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Lead Time The lead time is 4 weeks from receipt of sample, if you have urgent work then samples can be rushed but is an additional $105 each due to the special handling of the samples and overtime rates.

If you prefer to try the interpretation yourself, it takes about 2 hours work on average with our easy to follow instructions. It's easy, educational and fun and you save money too! We supply the GCMS chromatogram which shows the GC trace and peaks identified with the top match. Each peak on the chromatogram represents a single chemical ("molecule") which may be a synthetic aroma chemical or a completely natural chemical constituent of an essential oil. Note: This is NOT a formula no more than an x-ray tells you how a person is made. But it will likely get you to understand the general structure and main components of the perfume which is all but impossible by smelling alone to give you as much as the GCMS will give you.(see Notes below)
Check below how to send us samples.