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A Guide to Orlandi Fragrance Testing Papers and Testing Strips

Orlandi brand professional fragrance testing papers are custom made using proprietary paper designed to optimize fragrance absorption, rendition and stability. Controlling various paper chemical, fiber, formation and surface properties, Orlandi testing papers optimize compatibility with fragrances and assure superior performance. We also offer various physical shapes and sizes to allow ease of use. Orlandi professional testing papers provide a consistent benchmark in the evaluation and product development process. 

What are testing papers used for most often? Worldwide, Orlandi fragrance testing strips and blotters are used across many industries, including: fine fragrances and perfumes, deodorants, home & air care fragrances, hair care, essential oils and aromatherapy oils, raw material development, food & flavors, skin & personal care, beauty products, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as soaps, cleaning and disinfecting products. You will commonly see fragrance testing strips, papers, and blotters being used in various settings including:

• Marketing: Account representatives commonly use and distribute custom printed testing papers to reinforce brand identity and awareness while presenting and sharing fragrances with clients

•  In the laboratory: Used by professional perfumers and evaluators to safely and accurately analyze and compare scents during product development

•  In quality control: testing and checking raw materials, laboratory or production batches of fragrance materials against a standard

How to use fragrance testing papers, strips and blotters – The main methods of fragrance application onto the testing strip are: air or airless spray application of fragrance or flavor materials onto the testing paper, or dipping the testing paper into the fragrance materials. The testing paper or strip is then held close to the nose for several seconds to properly evaluate the fragrance.

Types of Fragrance Testing Strips – Testing Papers are available in standard or custom shapes, can be custom printed with your company logo or product name, and can come pre-packed in odor resistant envelopes or packed into books with multiple pages. Our Measureline® product provides printed lines to allow the user to properly dose and compare. The most popular shapes include: Paddle, Straight No Line, Straight Measureline®, Scored Arrow®, Angle® Strips, Arrow Strips, and Thin Arrow.