# Episode 69: We Toured a 9-Building Fragrance Factory 😳 What Soap Makers NEVER See Behind the Scenes | AFI Tour

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Podcast: [The Dirty Heifers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dirty-heifers-7148634)
Published: 2026-04-16T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-dirty-heifers/2739543
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Duration seconds: 5006

## Resource

Ever wondered what actually happens before fragrance oils arrive at your soap studio? We got exclusive behind-the-scenes access inside Aromatic Fragrance International (AFI) — and what we saw completely changed how we think about fragrance suppliers. We toured NINE buildings , watched robot-assisted fragrance production , explored a fragrance library with thousands of scents , and learned how fragrance oils are made, tested, stored, and customized for soapmakers. If you're a soap maker, bath & body creator, candle maker — or just fragrance-obsessed — this episode pulls back the curtain on what really happens inside a professional fragrance manufacturer. Inside this episode: ✔ How fragrance oils are actually produced ✔ Why suppliers make batches to order (not shelf stock) ✔ The truth about “thousands of mystery ingredients” myths ✔ How fragrances are optimized differently for soap vs candles ✔ What surprised us most touring a 9-building facility ✔ Why networking with suppliers can change your business ✔ Advice every new maker needs before buying fragrance oils Plus… yes, they even had fragrances that smelled like gasoline, WD-40, and burning flesh 👀 Whether you're scaling your handmade business or just starting your soapmaking journey, this is one episode you don’t want to miss. Follow the Dirty Heifers: 🐄 Warm & Fuzzy Soapery 🐄 Country Lather Soapworks 🐄 Bawana Bath & Body Leave a review if you enjoyed the episode — it helps more makers find the show 💛

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