International Beauty Expo IBE 国际美容博览会

2 & 3 June 2025

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

Early Bird Price Registration:
5 March 2025

Closing Date: 
16 May 2025

Rules & Regulations

(A4P) Aromatherapy - Personalized Fragrance Design

    1. Competition Rules

(1) Perfume Blending Guidelines

    1. Essential Oil Usage Standards:
    • The fragrance must be composed entirely of 100% pure natural essential oils without artificial fragrances, diluents, or non-natural ingredients.
    • Participants may freely choose the types and quantities of essential oils, but the formula must include a complete fragrance structure with top, middle, and base notes.
    1. Perfume Type and Concentration:
    • Perfume type: Eau de Parfum (EdP) to ensure usability and professional quality:
    • Essential Oil Concentration: 10%-15%.
    • Alcohol Proportion: 85%-90% of the total perfume volume, used to dilute essential oils, enhance diffusion, and prolong scent retention.
    1. Fragrance Layering:
    • Top Notes (15%-30%): The initial, light, and fresh impression of the fragrance.
    • Middle Notes (30%-50%): The core body of the fragrance, providing depth and character.
    • Base Notes (20%-40%): The long-lasting foundation of the fragrance.
    1. Blending and Maturation:
    • Essential oils and alcohol must be thoroughly mixed. After blending, the perfume should be left to mature for 48-72 hours to stabilize the fragrance layers and enhance quality.

 

(2) Spray Bottle Design Specifications

    1. Uniform Use of Spray Bottles
    • The perfume must be presented in a 20mL spray bottle made of glass or other safe materials that are non-reactive with alcohol or essential oils.
    • Bottles must be tightly sealed to ensure ease of use and prevent leakage.
    1. Labels and Identification
    • No labels or participant identification numbers are required. Judging will be conducted anonymously based on the submitted perfume and formula description.

 

(3) Alcohol Base Usage Guidelines

    1. Aldehyde-Free Alcohol: Participants must use 95%-96% aldehyde-free perfumer’s alcohol, which ensures a clean and pure scent without disruptive impurities.
    2. No Water Additions: To maintain fragrance stability and quality, no water may be added during perfume creation. Only aldehyde-free alcohol may be used as the base solvent.

 

2. Competition Process

(1) Pre-Competition Preparation

    1. Submission of Entries
    • Participants must submit their completed perfume creations and formula descriptions to the designated location at least 1 hour before the competition begins.

 

(2) Display and Judging Process

    1. Display of Entries:
    • The organizer will arrange the perfume entries and formula descriptions anonymously. Staff will apply the submitted perfume samples to scent strips for evaluation.
    • Judges will assess the scent strips based on scoring criteria. Participants are not required to perform any operations on-site, as all evaluations will be conducted on submitted entries.

 

(3) Retrieval of Entries

    1. Collection After Judging:
    • After the competition concludes, participants may collect their entries at the designated location by 5:00 PM.
    • Participants must present their entry numbers for identification. Any unclaimed entries will be handled by the organizer.

 

3. Formula Description Requirements

    • Printing Standards: Formula descriptions must be printed on A4 paper, with clear and complete content.
    • Filling Instructions: Templates can be found in the appendix of the rules document.

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Formula Description Template:

 

Fragrance Theme

(Describe the inspiration or purpose, 20-50 words)

Example: Morning Garden – Inspired by a fresh morning garden, this fragrance awakens a sense of clarity and elegance for the day.

 

Fragrance Design

    1. Top Notes (15%-30%)
    • ________% (Essential Oil Name: ________)
    1. Middle Notes (30%-50%)
    • ________% (Essential Oil Name: ________)
    1. Base Notes (20%-40%)
    • ________% (Essential Oil Name: ________)

 

Dilution Ratio

    • Alcohol Base: ________%
    • Essential Oil Total: ________%

 

Usage Scenario

(Describe the intended scenario or usage method, 20-50 words)

Example: Ideal for evening events or formal occasions. Spray lightly on the wrists and neck to exude an elegant and charming aura.