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Fragrance Engine vs Excel for perfume formulas
A spreadsheet holds rows. A formula generator holds the rules. Here is the difference for an indie perfumer who wants to ship a compliant product.
Fragrance Engine vs Excel spreadsheets
A spreadsheet holds rows. A formula generator holds the rules. Here is the difference for an indie perfumer who wants to ship a compliant product.
Excel is great when you already know what to type into the cells. A formula generator is what you reach for when you want the math to check itself and the regulator to never come knocking.
Fragrance Engine vs Perfumer's Companion
Both calculate dilution. One composes the formula too.
Perfumer's Companion is a calculator. Fragrance Engine is the calculator plus the engine that decides what to mix in the first place.
Fragrance Engine vs ScentDB-style note libraries
Note libraries help you research. A formula generator helps you ship.
Note libraries answer 'what is this material'. A formula generator answers 'what should I do with it'.
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