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FairScent Launches an AI-Powered Fragrance Intelligence Platform to Make Online Scent Shopping Finally Make Sense

FairScent today announced the launch of an AI-powered fragrance intelligence platform designed to reinvent how people choose authentic perfume online. By translating scent into structured, multisensory signals—including visual “feel” mapping, sonic vibe matching and expert-style narrative analysis—the platform aims to replace guesswork with clarity in a category that has historically been difficult to evaluate without in-person sampling. Built as a digital-first discovery system with an integrated online fragrance boutique , FairScent pairs its proprietary interpretation layer with verified U.S. sourcing and transparent pricing. Each fragrance offered on the platform is sourced through established distributors and wholesalers in the United States, verified before sale, and shipped directly from the company’s New York facility—addressing both authenticity concerns and the challenge of confidently selecting fragrance online as scrutiny around digital luxury retail continues to grow. Industry analysts have noted that the global fragrance market continues to expand online, but with that growth has come increased scrutiny around authenticity guarantees and retail markups that are often unclear to consumers. FairScent’s market entry reflects a broader shift toward trust-driven and technology-enabled retail models that aim to improve both supply-chain confidence and the online purchasing experience. “Consumers are more informed than ever, and many are asking why the same fragrance can vary so widely in price and reliability depending on where it is purchased,” said John Steven Torres of FairScent. “FairScent was created to operate differently, with clear sourcing standards and a deliberate effort to remove uncertainty from the buying process.” FairScent operates as a fragrance intelligence platform—using AI-driven interpretation to help customers understand scent online—supported by a curated boutique model. Rather than competing on volume or brand exclusivity, the company curates a limited catalog to maintain verification standards and analytical consistency across its platform. According to the company, each fragrance listed is sourced through established U.S. distributors and wholesalers, verified before sale, and shipped directly from its New York facility. The company positions this approach as a response to what it sees as over-saturation in the online fragrance market, where scale often takes precedence over both vetting and consumer understanding. At the core of the platform is FairScent’s proprietary multisensory engine, already live on the site, which maps each fragrance by mood, texture, use case and sensory cues to power recommendations and experiences such as “This perfume feels like” and “This perfume sounds like,” rather than relying solely on traditional note pyramids or marketing-driven descriptions that many consumers find difficult to interpret. The company’s guided discovery framework organizes fragrances through interpretation, context and sensory mapping rather than promotional trends or brand-driven marketing. The platform incorporates expert-style analysis known as “The FairScent Take,” alongside visual and auditory associations designed to recreate dimensional understanding of fragrance in an online environment. “Luxury does not have to mean confusion or inflated assumptions about value,” Torres said. “We see FairScent not just as a filter, but as an interpreter. Fragrance is deeply personal, yet online shopping often removes the context people need to choose confidently. Our goal is to rebuild that context through clarity, structure and technology.” FairScent’s entry into the U.S. market also aligns with broader consumer trust trends affecting retail sectors beyond fragrance, including beauty, wellness and fashion. Transparency around sourcing, verification and pricing has increasingly become a differentiating factor for emerging platforms competing against legacy players and large online marketplaces, particularly when paired with technology that enhances decision-making. As an independent retailer, FairScent is not affiliated with or endorsed by the designer brands it carries, a distinction the company says is central to maintaining operational independence and retail neutrality. The company said it is also building toward an AI-powered concierge experience, grounded in systems already in use, to further personalize fragrance recommendations based on lifestyle, preferences and intended use. FairScent operates as a digital-first business and plans to remain focused on its online platform as it establishes its presence in the U.S. market. The company has not announced physical retail plans, instead prioritizing controlled growth, platform refinement and continued development of its fragrance intelligence systems.