Affiliate Compensation Disclosure
Learn how we use affiliate links to support our content while maintaining transparency and honest fragrance recommendations.
At The Fragrance Society, trust and transparency are at the heart of what we do. In line with the Federal Trade Commission’s Guides on Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (16 C.F.R. Part 255), this disclosure outlines our use of affiliate links. These links play a vital role in supporting our mission to deliver exceptional fragrance content and thoughtfully curated recommendations.
We want you to understand exactly how our website operates and how we're compensated when you make purchases through our recommendations. This transparency helps maintain the trust you place in us when seeking fragrance advice and product suggestions.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special tracking links that allow us to earn a commission when you purchase products through them. When you click on a product link in our articles, reviews, or recommendations and make a purchase, the retailer pays us a small percentage of the sale.
These links don't change the price you pay for products. Whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the retailer's website, you'll pay the same amount. The commission comes from the retailer's marketing budget, not from your pocket.
How Affiliate Links Work
When you click an affiliate link on our website, a small piece of code called a "cookie" is placed on your device. This cookie tells the retailer that you came from The Fragrance Society. If you make a purchase within a certain timeframe (usually 24-30 days), we receive a commission.
This system benefits everyone involved. Retailers gain new customers, you discover products you might love, and we earn revenue that helps us continue creating quality content about fragrance.
How Affiliate Links Benefit The Fragrance Society
Affiliate commissions provide essential funding that allows us to maintain and grow The Fragrance Society. This revenue supports several key aspects of our operation.
Content Creation and Research
Creating comprehensive fragrance reviews, guides, and educational content requires significant time and resources. Our team spends hours researching fragrance notes, testing products, and crafting detailed reviews. Affiliate revenue helps us dedicate the necessary time to create high-quality content without rushing through the process.
We invest in purchasing fragrances for testing, attending industry events, and staying current with new releases. This investment ensures our recommendations are based on firsthand experience rather than secondhand information.
Website Operations and Maintenance
Running a professional website involves ongoing costs including hosting, security, design updates, and technical maintenance. Affiliate revenue helps cover these essential expenses, ensuring our site remains fast, secure, and user-friendly.
We also use this revenue to invest in better tools and technologies that improve your browsing experience and help us deliver content more effectively.
Links We Use
We currently use the following: Shop my shelf and LTK.
Our Commitment to Transparency and Honesty
We take our responsibility to you seriously. Every recommendation we make is based on genuine belief in the product's quality and value, not on the commission rate it might generate.
Editorial Standards
Our editorial team maintains strict standards when evaluating fragrances and related products. We test products extensively, consider multiple factors including scent quality, longevity, and value, and only recommend items we would personally use or gift to friends.
Commission rates never influence our editorial decisions. We choose products to feature based on their merit, popularity among fragrance enthusiasts, and potential value to our readers.
Clear Disclosure Practices
We clearly mark affiliate links and sponsored content throughout our website. You'll find affiliate disclosures at the beginning of articles containing affiliate links, and we use clear language to explain when content is sponsored or when we receive commissions.
We believe you have the right to know about any financial relationships that might influence the content you're reading. This transparency helps you make informed decisions about the advice and recommendations you choose to follow.
Honest Reviews and Recommendations
Our reviews reflect genuine opinions based on extensive testing and evaluation. We discuss both positive and negative aspects of products, helping you make informed decisions rather than simply encouraging purchases.
When we don't recommend a product, we explain why. This honesty builds trust and ensures that when we do recommend something, you can feel confident in our assessment.
How You Can Support The Fragrance Society
Your support through affiliate links helps us continue providing valuable fragrance content and recommendations. There are several ways you can support our work while benefiting from our expertise.
Using Our Affiliate Links
When you're ready to purchase a fragrance or related product we've recommended, using our affiliate links is a simple way to support our work. You'll pay the same price you would anywhere else, but your purchase helps fund our continued content creation.
Bookmark our website and check our recommendations before making fragrance purchases. We often feature exclusive deals and promotions that can save you money while supporting our site.
Sharing Our Content
Sharing our articles, reviews, and guides with friends and fellow fragrance enthusiasts helps grow our community. The larger our audience, the more we can invest in comprehensive content and unique fragrance experiences.
Social media sharing, email forwards, and word-of-mouth recommendations all contribute to our growth and ability to serve the fragrance community better.
Engaging with Our Community
Participating in comments, asking questions, and providing feedback helps us understand what content serves you best. This engagement guides our editorial decisions and helps us create more valuable resources for fragrance enthusiasts.
Your questions and comments also help other readers, creating a collaborative environment where everyone benefits from shared knowledge and experiences.
Building Trust Through Transparency
Transparency isn't just about legal compliance—it's about building lasting relationships with our readers. We want you to feel confident that our recommendations serve your interests, not just our bottom line.
Regular Updates and Communication
We regularly update our disclosure policies and practices to ensure they remain clear and comprehensive. As affiliate marketing evolves, we adapt our approaches to maintain transparency while continuing to provide valuable content.
We welcome questions about our affiliate relationships and practices. If you ever want to know more about how we evaluate products or how our affiliate partnerships work, we're here to explain.
Quality Over Quantity
Rather than promoting every possible product for maximum commission potential, we focus on quality recommendations that genuinely benefit our readers. This approach builds trust and ensures that when we do recommend something, it's worth your consideration.
We regularly review our affiliate partnerships to ensure they align with our values and serve our readers' interests. We don't hesitate to end relationships that don't meet our standards for quality or service.
Continuing to Bring You the Best in Fragrance
Our commitment to transparency and honest recommendations drives everything we do at The Fragrance Society. Affiliate commissions enable us to continue growing and improving our content while maintaining the independence necessary for trustworthy recommendations.
We're grateful for your support and trust. Whether you use our affiliate links or simply enjoy our content, you're part of a community that values quality fragrances and honest expertise.
As we continue growing, we remain committed to transparency, quality recommendations, and serving the fragrance community with integrity. Thank you for being part of The Fragrance Society, and thank you for supporting our mission to make the world of fragrance more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.