A niche perfume is created around an artistic scent idea rather than a mass-market trend. CORE fragrances are composed as distinctive scent stories and hand-filled in small batches in Switzerland.

Extrait de Parfum is a concentrated fragrance format. It generally wears with greater depth and persistence than lighter formats, although longevity varies with the formula, your skin, the weather and how much you apply.

Start with the character you want to feel—fresh, floral, warm, woody, bright or enveloping—then compare the top, heart and base notes on each product page. If you are unsure, a 3 ml sample lets you experience the full development on your own skin.

Fragrance has no fixed gender. Our feminine, masculine and universal collections are helpful directions, not rules. Choose the scent profile that feels most natural to you.

Yes. Every CORE collection fragrance is available in a 3 ml discovery size. Eligible sample purchases include a credit toward a later full-bottle order. Explore samples and discovery credit.

Tell Maddy, our AI scent guide, about a memory, atmosphere or notes you love. Review the suggested oils, shape your formula and choose Create Perfume when it feels right. Create your personal fragrance.

No. You can begin with a place, person, season, colour, feeling or memory. The guided conversation translates your words into a clear scent direction and explains the suggested notes as you go.

Yes. The suggestions are a starting point. Add the oils that speak to you, continue the conversation and refine the balance before creating your perfume.

Yes. Choose the 3 ml format to discover the creation on skin before committing to a larger bottle. Eligible personalised samples include a CHF 15.95 discovery credit toward a later customised bottle purchase of CHF 69.95 or more.

CORE fragrances are made and hand-filled in small batches in Switzerland.

Wear time differs for every formula and person. Skin type, temperature, humidity and application all matter. Apply lightly to pulse points and allow the fragrance to unfold without rubbing the skin.

Keep the bottle upright in a cool, dry and dark place. Avoid direct sunlight, heaters, bathrooms and large temperature changes, which can alter the fragrance over time.

We deliver within Switzerland and Liechtenstein using Swiss Post. No customs duties apply to these domestic orders.

Standard shipping starts at CHF 6. Orders over CHF 80 receive free standard delivery within Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Available methods and exact costs appear at checkout.

Orders are normally prepared within 1–3 working days. After dispatch, Swiss Post A-Mail usually takes one working day and B-Mail usually takes 2–3 working days. Peak periods may take longer.

Yes. When tracking is available, the dispatch email includes your tracking number. Signed-in customers can also open the order in My Account and follow the Swiss Post link.

Eligible unopened, unused and sealed products may be requested for return within 30 days. Open perfumes, samples, discovery sizes and personalised fragrances cannot be returned for hygiene, safety and customisation reasons. Please contact us before sending anything back. Read the full return policy.

Contact info@corefragrance.ch within three calendar days and include your order number plus clear photographs or a short video. Once confirmed, we will arrange a replacement or refund without additional shipping cost.