VivaLaDogSpa.com Invites Women Who Love Dogs
To Help Create a Signature Fragrance

Sniffing For A Customized Cologne

Azusa, CA – June 4, 2012 - Motivated by the true story of one of their past colognes for dogs - one that made possible the identification and safe return of a lost dog – VivaLaDogSpa.com, a French-themed brand of personal care products for pets, invites women who love pets to help them create a Signature Fragrance for dogs.

Fragrances have been popular with pet lovers since the 80’s but Viva La Dog is taking fragrance to a new level with their plans for a Signature Fragrance, an original fragrance developed by a Master Perfumer that is exclusive to their customers.  The majority of pet colognes on the market today are “knock-offs,” or copies, of famous fragrances  and their success delivers sales.

Working with a Master Perfumer, who was also inspired by the “lost dog” story (which you can read on www.CardinalPet.com/VivaLaDogSpa/articles/LostDog) the Viva product development team has a unique idea for creating the cologne.  “Coming up with direction for the notes in a custom fragrance that will appeal to a large group of very selective shoppers isn’t easy,” says V.P. of Marketing, Barbara Denzer. “If only a few people are involved in the process, what are the chances it will be liked by many?”  The team is excited about including all their pet loving customers, women of all ages, backgrounds and tastes, who will share their favorite fragrance.  The team believes those choices will inspire a scent that a majority of pet parents, professional pet groomers, pet store personnel and fragrance aficionados will enjoy. Participants will also have the opportunity to suggest and vote on the final name of the fragrance.

Participating is very simple. Women are invited to submit their all time favorite fragrance name on the Viva La Dog Spa Facebook page or Twitter page and follow the progress reports. Tested for a few days in May, the campaign officially begins on June 4th.  “Viva” will collect favorite fragrance names until July 15th. They will then send the list to the Master Perfumer who will analyze the commonalities of the notes of the many different favorites and use it as inspiration for his creation.  When his submission is ready, the task will be getting samples to the participants for their input.  In the meantime, the product development team will be working on packaging, which will also be shared with their friends as it the product development progresses. 

Tony de Vos, CEO of parent company Cardinal Laboratories (aka Cardinal Pet Care) adds “I thought we were pushing the envelope when we developed the Viva La Dog Spa Facial Wipes but people who pamper their pets embraced them because they are functional and luxurious. The humanization of pets reflects how much people love them,” said de Vos.

“In the end, we will have an exclusive fragrance and along the way I think we will have a lot of memorable interactions with our customers,” says Denzer. “Fragrance is so appealing to people whether it’s perfume, candles, potpourris, linens or home fragrances. It evokes pleasant memories, and we always associate good memories with our pets.”

About Viva La Dog Spa’s parent company, Cardinal Laboratories Inc.:
Established in 1948, the Solar-Powered personal care manufacturing business is located in Azusa, California, a suburb of Los Angeles.  Cardinal is Certified and licensed by the FDA to produce Over-the-Counter drugs (OTC) and liquids, crèmes, lotions and gels. Sun Care products are a specialty. Cardinal Pet Care markets 7 national brands of products for pets, including Viva La Dog Spa.  www.CardinalPet.com

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