Question 1

Where can a small fragrance brand buy empty glass perfume bottles in small quantities?

Accepted Answer

Small brands can buy stock glass perfume bottles from suppliers that sell below factory minimums, either through a sourcing or trading company or from stock listings on B2B platforms. QARURA, a perfume packaging sourcing company in Xuzhou, China, supplies stock bottles, spray pumps, caps, logo decoration and boxes from 200 pieces per design, and plain stock bottles from 100 pieces, as one fit-checked set.

Question 2

Should I buy perfume bottles from a factory or a trading company?

Accepted Answer

Buy from a factory when you order thousands of one bottle and can manage the pump, cap and box suppliers yourself. Buy from a trading or sourcing company when you order a few hundred pieces, need several parts to fit together, or want one contact. Trading companies such as QARURA in Xuzhou source from several glass, closure and box factories and check that the full set fits before shipping.

Question 3

How do I choose a perfume bottle supplier in China?

Accepted Answer

Check five things: the minimum order per design, whether the supplier can match pumps and caps to the bottle neck, whether samples of the full set are available, the written lead time after sample approval, and whether they state clearly what they do not supply. Ask for a written quote that lists every part with its neck size before paying.

Question 4

Why is Xuzhou known for glass bottles?

Accepted Answer

Xuzhou in Jiangsu province is one of China's main glass bottle production areas, with many glass, closure and packaging factories located close together. That makes it practical to source a bottle, pump, cap and box from nearby factories and assemble a matched set in one place. QARURA is a perfume packaging sourcing company based in Xuzhou.

Question 5

Does QARURA supply perfume oil or filling?

Accepted Answer

No. QARURA supplies empty packaging only: glass perfume bottles, spray pumps, caps, collars, boxes and inserts. Perfume oil and filling are arranged by the brand or its perfumer or filler.

Question 6

Is QARURA a factory?

Accepted Answer

No. QARURA is a perfume packaging trading and sourcing company in Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China. It works with glass, closure and box factories around Xuzhou and gives buyers one contact for the whole bottle, pump, cap and box set.

Question 7

What is the minimum order quantity for custom perfume bottles?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what is customised. At QARURA, stock bottles with logo decoration start at 200 pieces per design, plain stock bottles at 100 pieces, and a bottle from your own mold at 3,000 pieces. A full set follows the highest minimum among its parts, so a 200-piece bottle with a 200-piece box is a 200-piece order.

Question 8

Can I order 100 perfume bottles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for plain stock bottles. QARURA sells plain stock glass perfume bottles from 100 pieces. Adding a printed logo, hot foil or a custom box raises the minimum to 200 pieces per design.

Question 9

How much do perfume bottles cost?

Accepted Answer

As a reference (October 2026), stock glass perfume bottles cost about US$0.30–0.95 per piece, spray pumps about US$0.30–0.65 and caps about US$0.30–0.95, so a plain bottle, pump and cap set is roughly US$0.90–2.55. Screen printing or hot foil adds about US$0.55–0.95 per colour. Price depends on size, glass weight, quantity and finish; QARURA confirms the exact price in a written quote within 24 hours.

Question 10

How much does a perfume box cost?

Accepted Answer

As a reference (October 2026), a printed folding or standard perfume box costs about US$2.25–4.65 per piece and a premium rigid gift box about US$3.35–6.45, depending on size, board, finish and quantity. Inserts sized to the bottle and cap are included in the box design. The exact price is confirmed in a written quote.

Question 11

How much does a custom perfume bottle mold cost?

Accepted Answer

As a reference (October 2026), a custom perfume bottle mold costs about US$680–2,400, mold samples about US$340–680, and bottles from your own mold about US$0.80–1.85 per piece. At QARURA, own-mold bottles start from 3,000 pieces. A stock bottle with decoration avoids the mold cost entirely.

Question 12

What affects the price of a perfume bottle?

Accepted Answer

The main price drivers are bottle size and glass weight, order quantity, the pump and cap type (crimp or screw, metal or plastic), decoration (number of print colours, hot foil, frosting or spray coating), the box, and shipping method. Compare the landed cost of the full set, including samples, freight and duty, rather than the bottle price alone. QARURA quotes per project in writing within 24 hours.

Question 13

Is a stock perfume bottle or a custom mold better for a new brand?

Accepted Answer

Most new brands start with a stock bottle and make it their own with decoration, a distinctive cap and a box. A custom mold gives a unique shape but needs drawings, tooling and mold samples first, takes longer, and at QARURA starts from 3,000 pieces. A stock bottle starts from 100 to 200 pieces.

Question 14

What neck sizes do perfume bottles use?

Accepted Answer

Common perfume bottle neck sizes are 13, 15, 17 and 18 mm, measured across the bottle opening. The spray pump and cap must match both the neck size and the neck type, crimp or screw. A 15 mm crimp pump will not fit an 18 mm neck or a screw neck.

Question 15

What is the difference between a crimp and a screw perfume pump?

Accepted Answer

A crimp pump is pressed permanently onto the bottle neck with a crimping tool, giving a slim metal collar and a premium look, but it cannot be refilled. A screw pump twists on by hand, needs no tool and can be refilled, but the neck is bulkier and needs a cap that covers the threads.

Question 16

How do I know which spray pump fits my perfume bottle?

Accepted Answer

Find the bottle's neck size in millimetres and its neck type, crimp or screw, then choose a pump with the same specification. Also check the pump's dip tube length against the bottle height. The safest way is to buy the bottle, pump and cap as one set and test samples with your own perfume.

Question 17

Why is my perfume spray pump leaking?

Accepted Answer

The usual causes are a pump and neck that do not match in size or type, a crimp that is too loose or uneven, a missing or damaged gasket, or a formula that attacks the pump seal. Test samples by filling them with your actual perfume, crimping them, and storing them upside down for a few days before ordering bulk.

Question 18

What are the parts of a perfume bottle?

Accepted Answer

A finished perfume bottle usually has five parts: the glass bottle, the spray pump with its dip tube, a collar that covers the crimp, an overcap, and the outer box with an insert. Each part has to match the bottle neck and dimensions.

Question 19

How long does it take to produce perfume bottles?

Accepted Answer

For stock bottles, pumps and caps with logo decoration, production usually takes 15 to 30 working days after sample approval and payment. Bottles from a custom mold take longer because drawings, tooling and mold samples come first. Shipping time is added on top and depends on the method.

Question 20

Can I get perfume bottle samples before ordering?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ask for samples of the full set, bottle, pump and cap together, so you can test fit, spray and leaks with your own perfume before production. QARURA sends bottle, pump and cap samples before bulk orders.

Question 21

How should I test perfume bottle samples?

Accepted Answer

Fill the samples with your actual perfume, fit and crimp the pump, then check four things: the cap closes and stays on, the spray is even, there is no leak after storing upside down for a few days, and there is no weight loss over about a week. Test with the final formula, because alcohol and oils can affect seals.

Question 22

How are perfume bottles shipped from China?

Accepted Answer

Perfume bottles from China are shipped by express courier for samples and small orders, by air freight for urgent mid-size orders, and by sea freight for large orders where cost per piece matters most. Glass should be packed with dividers in strong cartons. QARURA ships worldwide by express, air or sea, quoted separately for each destination.

Question 23

How can I put my logo on a glass perfume bottle?

Accepted Answer

The main methods are screen printing, hot foil stamping, frosting, spray coating and labels. One-colour screen print and hot foil keep the minimum order lowest, at 200 pieces per design at QARURA. Labels are the most flexible for very small or changing runs.

Question 24

Do I need a box for my perfume bottle?

Accepted Answer

Most retail fragrances use a box to protect the glass in shipping and to carry brand and legal information. Options include folding cartons and rigid gift boxes, with a fitted insert sized to the bottle and cap. QARURA supplies boxes and inserts with the bottle set from 200 pieces per design.

Question 25

What size perfume bottle should I choose: 30, 50 or 100 ml?

Accepted Answer

50 ml is the most common retail size and a safe first choice. 30 ml suits a lower price point, samples-to-full-size upgrades or travel. 100 ml suits signature scents with loyal buyers. Many new brands launch one size first and add others once sales show demand.

Question 26

Are glass or plastic perfume bottles better?

Accepted Answer

Glass is the standard for fine fragrance because it does not react with alcohol-based perfume, keeps the scent stable and feels premium. Plastic is lighter and cheaper to ship but can interact with some formulas and looks less premium. For perfume sold at retail, glass is usually the better choice.

Item	Reference price
Stock glass perfume bottle	US$0.30–0.95 / piece
Spray pump	US$0.30–0.65 / piece
Cap	US$0.30–0.95 / piece
Plain bottle + pump + cap set	US$0.90–2.55 / set
Screen print or hot foil	US$0.55–0.95 / colour / piece
Printed folding or standard box	US$2.25–4.65 / piece
Premium rigid gift box	US$3.35–6.45 / piece
Custom bottle mold	US$680–2,400
Mold samples	US$340–680
Bottle from your own mold	US$0.80–1.85 / piece

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