FAQ – Perfumers Vault 2

Getting Started

Getting started is easy! Simply download the app from the App Store and follow these steps:

Import the IFRA library for compliance checking
Start adding your ingredients to build your inventory
Create your first formula using our intuitive formula builder
Explore advanced features like PV AI assistant

Absolutely! Your privacy and data security are our top priorities. All your data is stored locally on your device and never transmitted to our servers or any third parties for storage.

Local Data Storage

• All formulas, ingredients, and personal data stay on your device
• Optional iCloud sync uses your private, encrypted iCloud account
• No servers, no external databases, no third-party storage
• You maintain complete control over your data

When you enable iCloud sync, your data is encrypted and stored in your personal iCloud account - we cannot access it. Read our Privacy Policy for complete details.

Features & Usage

PV AI is your intelligent assistant powered by Google Gemini AI that helps with formula creation, ingredient suggestions, and perfumery guidance. PV AI can:

Suggest complementary ingredients for your formulas
Provide creative inspiration and formula modifications
Help with IFRA compliance questions
Offer technical guidance on perfumery techniques
Analyze your formulas and suggest improvements

Account Requirement

To use PV AI features, you'll need to have a Google account and agree to Google's terms of service. The AI processing is handled by Google's Gemini AI service.

Note: PV AI is an optional feature - you can use all other app features without any external accounts.

Yes! Perfumers Vault 2 offers comprehensive export options:

Export formulas to PDF with detailed formatting
Generate QR codes for quick formula sharing
Export ingredient lists and inventory data
Create IFRA compliance document
Backup entire database for data security

Our IFRA compliance system automatically checks your formulas against the latest IFRA standards. The app includes an up-to-date IFRA library and provides:

Real-time compliance validation as you build formulas
Category-specific limit checking for different product types
Detailed restriction information for each ingredient
IFRA document generation
Regular library updates to maintain current standards

Subscription & Pricing

Perfumers Vault 2 offers two distinct modes to cater to different user needs: Hobbyist mode (completely free) and PRO mode (subscription-based or one-time purchase).

Feature	Hobbyist FREE	PRO PAID
Formula creation and management
Comprehensive ingredient database
Basic categories
IFRA compliance library & document generation
Advanced formula tools & batch management
Formula scaling & quantity calculations
Orders tracking & supplier management
Professional maintenance tools
AI-powered formula generation with Pedro Perfumer
AI Chat Assistant for perfumery guidance
AI-powered ingredient suggestions & analysis
Multi-supplier management
Advanced analytics & reporting
Professional workflow tools

PRO Mode Pricing:

• Monthly or yearly subscription available
• One-time purchase option for lifetime access
• Free trial period to explore all PRO features

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. Your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period, and you'll retain access to all premium features during that time. After cancellation, you'll still have access to basic features and your existing data.

Yes! We offer a free trial period so you can explore all the premium features before committing to a subscription. The trial includes full access to PV AI, unlimited formulas, IFRA compliance checking, and all export features. You can start your free trial directly from the app.

Technical Support

We offer multiple ways to get help:

Email support at [email protected]

Perfumers Vault 2 requires:

iOS 17.6 or later
iPhone, iPad, or iMac M1 or later
At least 100MB of free storage space
Internet connection for initial setup and AI features
iCloud account for data synchronization (optional)

Export a complete database backup file
Use the built-in backup and restore features
Export individual formulas and ingredient lists

Recommendation: We recommend performing regular manual backups of your complete database, especially before major app updates.

Frequently Asked Questions