Safety & Philosophy

At Pictura Fragrans, perfumery is both an art and a responsibility. Every creation begins with imagination, yet each material, whether born of nature or refined through science, is chosen with precision and care.

IFRA Compliance

All Pictura Fragrans perfumes are composed in accordance with the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) standards — the global framework governing safe use of fragrance materials. These guidelines, informed by decades of toxicological research from the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM), define how each natural and synthetic ingredient may be used to ensure human and environmental safety.

We adhere strictly to the latest IFRA amendments, which means:

• No banned or restricted materials are used above the allowable limits.
• Every formula is evaluated for compliance across its intended product category (fine fragrance).
• Transparency and traceability guide every sourcing decision, from essential oils to captive molecules.

Naturals and Synthetics

We believe that beauty lies in balance. Natural ingredients, resins, absolutes, tinctures, and essential oils, bring complexity, soul, and imperfection. Synthetics, by contrast, offer precision, stability, and the ability to capture what nature cannot yield in sustainable quantity.

Pictura Fragrans uses both with equal respect: naturals for depth, synthetics for structure. Each is selected not by origin but by integrity, how it behaves on skin, how it tells the story, and whether it belongs in the world we are creating.

Phthalate and Paraben Free

We never use phthalates (industrial compounds once used to extend longevity in mass-market fragrances) or parabens (preservatives found in creams and lotions). Our alcohol-based compositions are naturally self-preserving, and longevity is achieved through careful composition rather than additives.

Every fragrance we make is phthalate-free, paraben-free, and IFRA-compliant — designed to meet the highest international safety standards without compromising artistic freedom.

Our Philosophy

Perfumery, at its best, connects art with science — emotion with evidence. At Pictura Fragrans, we see safety not as limitation, but as a form of respect: for the wearer, for the craft, and for the natural world that inspires it.

Each fragrance is a conversation between creativity and conscience — proof that beauty and responsibility can coexist, in perfect balance.