Launching your own candle, home fragrance or skincare range is exciting, but the manufacturing side can feel overwhelming. Partnering with Miakara is designed to remove that stress and give you a clear path from idea to first order in around 30 days.

This guide walks you through what those first 30 days typically look like when you come on board with Miakara in Australia.

Before day 1. Are we the right fit for each other

Miakara is a good partner if you are:

• A brand, retailer or creator who wants their own label on candles, home fragrance or body products
• Looking for premium, Australian-made products, not generic imports
• Ready to invest in samples, packaging and a first production run
• Wanting guidance on fragrance, formulas and packaging, not just a price list

Once that is clear, we move.

Days 1 to 7. Enquiry, discovery and product mapping

Step 1. Initial enquiry

You send through a wholesale or private label enquiry with some basics:

• Your brand, niche and sales channels
• Product types you are interested in, for example, tin candles, Oxford candles, room sprays, and hand and body products
• Rough budget and timeline

Miakara replies with:

• A quick overview of how the process works
• A link to an onboarding form so they can gather details in one place
• An invite to a discovery call

Step 2. Discovery call

On this call, you will usually cover:

• Your brand story and target customer
• The type of collection you want to launch first
• Scent profiles you are drawn to
• Your ideal price point and margins
• Any non-negotiables, such as vegan, palm-free or particular ingredients

By the end of week one, you have:

• A shortlist of products and formats
• An estimated launch timeline
• Clarity on minimums, lead times and next steps

Days 8 to 14. Samples, fragrance and formula decisions

Step 3. Sample set and testing

Miakara will recommend a fragrance sample set and product samples that match your brief. During this week:

• Fragrance oil samples or candle samples are shipped to you
• You burn, wear or test them in your own space
• You narrow down which scents and product bases feel like “your brand”

You might make notes on:

• Scent strength and character
• How the fragrance suits your customer
• Which scents cut your first collection

Step 4. Feedback loop

You send structured feedback back to Miakara. For example:

• Keep these three scents exactly as they are
• Adjust this one to be softer, warmer or fresher
• Remove anything that is not on brand

At this point, you also lock in:

• Final product list for the first order
• Approximate quantities per scent

Days 15 to 21. Packaging, pricing and compliance

Step 5. Packaging decisions

With scents and formats chosen, the focus shifts to look and feel. You will decide on:

• Vessels, for example, tins, glass or specific Miakara candle styles
• Lids and labelling approach
• Any custom packaging where you supply artwork

Miakara will guide you on:

• What works best with their wax and fragrance systems
• Label sizes and print-ready artwork requirements
• Practical details like warning labels and burn instructions

Step 6. Final quote and approvals

Once the product list and packaging are set, you receive a formal quote that includes:

• Per-unit pricing by scent and product
• Any set-up costs, for example, custom labels or printing
• Estimated lead time for production and dispatch

You review and approve:

• Pricing and payment terms
• Final product list
• Artwork proofs for labels and packaging

This is usually the point where you pay a deposit so your production slot can be booked.

Days 22 to 30. Production booking and launch prep

Step 7. Production planning

Behind the scenes, Miakara will:

• Secure raw materials, wax, wicks, fragrance and vessels based on your order
• Allocate your job to their production schedule
• Confirm estimated completion and dispatch dates

You will usually receive a simple production timeline so you know what to expect.

Step 8. Launch planning support

While your order is moving into production, you can use this time to prepare your launch. Miakara can provide:

• Product names, scent descriptions and ingredient lists
• Basic safety information for your website and labels
• Lifestyle guidance on how to talk about your products clearly and honestly

You can work on:

• Product pages and photography
• Social launch content
• Email campaigns to announce your new range

By the end of the first 30 days, you have:

• Scents confirmed
• Packaging locked in
• Pricing agreed and deposit paid
• A production slot booked
• Your marketing prep is in motion

What Miakara handles for you

Throughout this process, Miakara typically takes care of:

• Formulation and manufacturing
• Sourcing quality vessels, wax and fragrance
• Pouring, labelling and finishing
• Basic compliance information for home fragrance and body products
• Packing and dispatch of your wholesale or private label order

You focus on brand, sales and customer experience, while Miakara looks after the making.

How to start partnering with Miakara

If you are ready to explore a partnership, your next step is simple:

1. Submit an enquiry through the Miakara site with your brand details
2. Book a discovery call
3. Use this first 30-day outline as your roadmap, so you know exactly what is coming next

Done well, your first month with Miakara sets the foundation for a long-term relationship, repeat orders and a product range that actually feels like your brand.