Supporting SMEs and Local Producers in Sustainable Growth

"We grow together when we open doors for one another."

As economies demand flexibility and society shifts its attention to local businesses and small entrepreneurs, supporting SMEs is vital for achieving SDG Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.

At Scent And Sense, our brand was built on creative entrepreneurship. We understand the challenges small Thai businesses face and are committed to bringing local producers and SMEs into our value chain from manufacturing and materials to packaging and design.

Not Just Subcontractors, True Co-Producers

We see small businesses not as vendors, but as equal partners in sustainable growth. Here’s how we support them:

• Sourcing handmade packaging and labels from local artisans

• Offering co-development of fragrance formulas for SME brands

• Creating product sample programs with low upfront cost

• Providing flexible credit and payment terms to support cash flow

  
  

Empowering Communities and Special Producer Groups

We also collaborate with culturally rich communities and vulnerable groups:

• Working with rural women’s sewing groups for fabric sachets

• Buying dried herbs and botanicals from local organic farms

• Using essential oils distilled by micro-producers of lemongrass, kaffir lime, and camphor

  
  

From Collaboration to Business Growth

Our work goes beyond production:

• Product design consulting to fit target markets

• Branding and marketing workshops for wellness and fragrance products

• Hands-on scent workshops for aspiring business owners

  
  

Real Impact

Our approach has helped:

• Increase local community income by over 20%

• Co-create new brands with SMEs across Thailand

• Reduce reliance on monopolized suppliers and promote equitable business ecosystems

  
  

Scent And Sense is building a fragrance business that’s sustainable inside and out.  We believe that real economic growth is growth that leaves no one behind. Small producers deserve recognition as vital cogs in the economy and we’re committed to growing with them.

Co-produce, Co-grow, Co-create value, that’s our way forward.