Fragrance delivery system

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a porous device for diffusing a fragrance using additive manufacturing, comprising: repeatedly dispersing loose powder; and selecting at least one process parameter to create pores within the porous device adapted to transport the fragrance from a fragrance reservoir to the outer surface of the porous device. The additively manufactured device for diffusing a fragrance comprises a diffuser having a plurality of pores that define the porosity of the diffuser, the porosity defining at least one of the absorption rate, storage rate, and diffusion rate of the fragrance. A method using a porous device comprises filling the plurality of pores with a fragrance; and diffusing the fragrance from the outer surface.

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