FAQs

PURCHASE & DISTRIBUTION

  • There are several ways to experience TAVMA's cocktail perfumes:

    Direct Purchase
    Shop our full collection directly through this website. We offer direct sales to US-based customers, providing convenient access to our complete range of aromatic creations.

    Specialized Retailers
    Discover TAVMA at authorized retailers and stockists who share our passion for craft cocktails and sensory innovation. Visit our STOCKISTS page to find a location near you and experience our products firsthand. Smelling is believing - we encourage you to visit in person whenever possible.

    Expanding Global Reach
    We're actively working to extend our distribution network through select distributors and international retailers. This expansion will make TAVMA more accessible to mixologists and cocktail enthusiasts around the world.

  • Yes, professional mixologists and bar establishments can purchase TAVMA directly through our website, through authorized stockists listed on our STOCKISTS page, or via our growing network of select distributors. For bulk orders, wholesale pricing, or distribution partnership inquiries, please contact us at container@tavma.co.

  • Online Orders

    For quality and safety reasons, TAVMA does not accept returns or exchanges of cocktail perfumes purchased through our website. All sales are final.

    If your order arrived damaged during shipping or if you received the wrong product, please contact our customer service team at spray@tavma.co within 48 hours of delivery. Include your order number and photos of the affected items in your email.

    Retailer & Distributor Purchases

    For items purchased from authorized TAVMA retailers or distributors, please refer to their specific return policies. Each maintain their own return guidelines and procedures.

    To find an authorized distributor in your area, please contact us at spray@tavma.co. We are extending the distribution community as we go, stay tuned.

  • We are currently onboarding new distributors and direct retailers across different regions. For wholesale and distribution inquiries, contact container@tavma.co.

COCKTAIL PERFUME & FRAGRANCE

  • A cocktail perfume is to olfaction what bitters are to gustation.

    A bridge between Mixology & Perfumery, it reimagines the relationship between taste & scent. A cocktail perfume elevates the sensory experience of your creations by bridging the olfactive dimension of mixology.

  • The difference is size, not substance. A cocktail perfume comes in our 50 ml bottle, and a cocktail fragrance comes in our 15 ml cylinder. Both share the same scent, the same formulation, and the same attention to detail.

    We introduced the 15 ml format with its own name because “fifty” and “fifteen” sound alike, and we realized customers were getting confused between the two. A distinct name makes each format clear, whether seen or spoken.

  • Shake gently before each use

    Hold bottle 4-6 inches away from the desired surface

    Apply 1-2 sprays to the desired surface

    To extend the aroma, spray the glass or garnishes such as dried orange slices.

  • Organic Sugar Cane Alcohol, The Pure Foundation.
    The carrier that delivers our aromatic blend with precision and clarity.

    Propylene Glycol, The Patient Maestro.
    Ensures slow, controlled scent dissipation, allowing the fragrance to unfold gracefully across your drink.

    Natural & Artificial Flavors, The Sensory Symphony.
    Complementary elements that harmonize with our essential oils to create the complete olfactive bouquet.

    Essential Oils, The Aromatic Alchemist.
    The heart of our cocktail perfumes, where botanical essences transform into aromatic experiences.

    Vitamin E acetate, The Guardian of Longevity.
    Preserves the vitality and potency of our aromatic creation, ensuring each bottle maintains its enchantment.

  • Yes. We maintain high FDA standards and take great care in qualifying our suppliers to ensure product safety.
    Furthermore, every cocktail perfume receives comprehensive approval from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), which conducts rigorous analysis of our ingredients, production processes, and final products to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

  • Shelf-Life: 3 years unopened. Once starting to use, we recommend 2 years for best quality. For extended shelf-life we recommend storing in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

  • No, our cocktail perfumes are not currently certified kosher. While many of our ingredients are naturally kosher-compliant, we have not undergone the formal certification process with any kosher certifying agency.

  • Yes, they have been self-declared as vegan. The determination of vegan status for our products is made internally through self-declaration, a standard practice within the food and beverage industry. TAVMA conducts a thorough review of documentation and certificates of analysis provided by each of our ingredient suppliers for every raw material utilized in our batch production process.

  • No, they contain alcohol and should not be taken during pregnancy due to risks of birth defects nor when breastfeeding.

  • Our cocktail perfumes contain 88 to 90% ABV alcohol. The high ethanol concentration eliminates the need for synthetic surfactants, which would be required at lower alcohol concentrations to maintain essential oil dispersion and formula stability. This allows for a more natural formulation while ensuring optimal product performance.

  • No. Cocktail perfumes do not contain any of the FDA’s allergens (milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanut, wheat, soybean, sesame).

  • While we maintain strict quality control and consistency in our formulations, cocktail perfumes are similar to fine wines in that subtle sensorial variations can exist between batches. Many of our ingredients - particularly essential oils - are derived from natural, living materials subject to environmental influences.

    Each harvest of botanicals may present slight nuances in aroma profile due to: seasonal weather variations, growing conditions, harvest timing and natural evolution of plant compounds.

    These subtle differences don't affect quality or performance but rather reflect the authentic nature of our ingredients. Connoisseurs might even appreciate these nuances as a testament to the genuine character of our natural components, similar to how vintages of fine spirits develop their own distinctive character.

    Rest assured that while these variations may exist, every cocktail perfume bottle undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets our exacting standards for aromatic quality and performance.

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

  • Each 50 ml bottle contains enough aromatic essence for 250-500 drinks, depending on whether you choose one or two sprays per creation.

  • Shake well before each use

    Hold bottle 4-6 inches away from the desired surface

    Apply 1-2 sprays to the desired surface

  • For best results, spray the glass or garnishes (such as dried orange slices) to extend the aroma.

  • It will transcend your experience. While taste buds on the tongue detect basic tastes, the majority of flavor perception comes from smell signals reaching the brain alongside taste information, effectively creating the "flavor" of food; therefore, a significant part of what we perceive as taste is actually influenced by our sense of smell.

  • For extended shelf-life we recommend storing in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. No refrigeration needed.

  • Absolutely. Use it to create experiences: elevate a salad, complement a Darjeeling tea, or smoke a coffee. The sky is the limit.

COMPANY INFORMATION

  • Congratulations on venturing this far into our FAQs. We've kept the meaning of our name as a subtle Easter egg, a reward for the curious wanderers who seek deeper understanding.

    TAVMA means "Miracle" in Greek - a nod to the miracles of creation, human ingenuity, and artistic vision.

    It's a name that was born from the collision of ancient ritual and modern innovation, where perfumery and mixology unite to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

  • We're based in West Hollywood, California, USA.

    Our mailing address is:

    TAVMA Inc.

    8605 Santa Monica Blvd

    PMB 275786

    West Hollywood, CA 90069-4109 US

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