How to Start Online Perfume Business

If you want to start your own online perfume business, you have two options. You can come up with your own line of perfume or you can choose to become an affiliate of a company that sells perfumes.

Either way, you can make some money. You will also need to design your own site and make it user-friendly.

Selling Perfumes Online

Some people are very much interested in perfumes. Well, who wouldn’t be? You can’t just rush out of the house without putting something on especially if you’re going to see your special someone. There are many online business opportunities today and one is an online perfume business. If you can create different scents and create your own brand name, you’re on your way. You will also need to have your own label on the perfume and of course, you need to design a logo for your business so that your customers will know you better. Once you have your own line of perfumes, you can now create your own site and market your perfume products to the world.

The Options

If you don’t have your own line of perfumes, there is another option for you. You can search for affiliate marketing opportunities. There are lots of opportunities on the web and you can take advantage of them. Since you’re interested in perfumes, you will need to find a company that offers affiliate opportunities. You can use any of the major search engines to look for an affiliate company. As long as you have a passion for this kind of product, you can earn a lot of profits.

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Whether you create your own perfume line or you’re just an affiliate, you will need to create a good site. This will serve as your tool in selling the perfumes. It should be a user-friendly site and you will need to provide all the details about the perfumes you’re selling. Try to provide photos of the perfumes so that the customers can also see the packaging. Create multiple pages so that you can incorporate as much info as possible. If you have your own line of perfumes, you can include a short video of you introducing yourself and the perfumes that you sell. This is one way to make the customers familiar with you. People buy from those who have earned their confidence and trust so make sure that you establish some connection. That way, you can increase your client base.

Advertising is the key to getting sales. You will need to think of effective ads that can sell your business. There are many ways of selling online. You will need the traffic to promote your online store but if you also need to convert them into real customers. Maintaining a site requires time and effort. Manage your site properly and use the right strategies. Soon, your perfumes can become very popular.

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232 Comments

  • Ahmad Talha Khan said on December 28, 2009
    Hi, I m fresher for this business plz give me detail for this. Allahabad, UP, India
  • Ida Konteh said on January 12, 2010
    I am a Gambian and my business location is in The Gambia, West Africa.
  • Rahul said on March 16, 2010
    Hello. I am working in perfume industry for 2 years as a chief accountant. i want to start my own perfume business. I am from Sharjah, UAE. Pls advice me. email: rahuldxb85@yahoo.com
  • JCanne said on April 21, 2010
    I want to open a perfume store.. but i dont know how to start.. so please help mo more about opening store
  • Shadrack Limbua said on July 2, 2010
    Hi, am a kenyan citizen currently in Egerton university in kenya my second year studying agricultural economics and I would like to start my own online perfume biz, i'd like to know maybe the financial and other risks that will web involved in this kind of business
  • Henry Ndubuisi said on July 28, 2010
    Hello, I'm in Nigeria and i want to start a perfume store in Lagos Nigeria. Please do advise me on the things i should do to achieve my dream.
  • Raj said on August 17, 2010
    I want to start a new perfume industry in India. Please advise me with all required details
  • Mumbi said on August 24, 2010
    Hi am in Kenya and would like to start my own online perfume biz. Please advise what is required and some affiliates I can contact. thanks
  • Amaka said on September 12, 2010
    Hi,my name is amaka. I will like to start up a perfumery shop at port harcourt, Nigeria. pls I would be very happy if u send me tips on how to start. Thanks
  • melissa said on September 13, 2010
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  • Khloe Klarke said on September 15, 2010
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  • maxwell said on September 23, 2010
    I'm MaxweLL from Abuja Nigeria, I want to tell those interested in retailing perfumes from a designer affiliate marketing company to contact me via my mobile +2348069443180 or locate me on facebook using Nwahiri Maxwell as my facebook ID let me tell you how. The company is a global company so you can do the retailing buisness where ever you are in the world. Expecting to hear from you...
  • Riduan said on November 14, 2010
    Hello.. I'm riduan from kuala lumpur Malaysia, I would like to start my own perfume business with my own fragrances and I have done some research regarding the manufacturers of perfume but unfortunately they don't have the kind of smells that I wanted..I'm more interested on 'arabic oud, woody, sandal wood, rose or something not that too commercial (like other leading perfume brands that sell in most of the famous stores).. Please help me how should I enter this business successfully.. Looking forward to hearing from you..thank you
  • Ali Ahmed said on December 5, 2010
    We are a perfumes manufacturing company in Dubai UAE. We have our own brand of perfumes for which we are looking for distributors all over the world and we can also create a line of perfumes with your own brand name as your requirement. Our website is bavariperfumes.com
  • Hussain El.Hussain said on December 13, 2010
    Hello my name is Hussai EL.Hussain from Saudi Arabia . Really like to start my perfume business at any country of Africa . we have lots kind of perfumes both of Arabian perfumes (arabic) and France perfumes . If you like to deal with me here is my e.mail you can mail me through it laughing2007@hotmail.com . REALLY HAPPY TO DEAL WITH YOU .
  • Ernest said on December 15, 2010
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  • Bill Sauer said on December 15, 2010
    I am looking to open a perfume store. I need wholesalers. Send to my email offline@mindless.com In Pt Charlotte, FL USA
  • Jason Frank said on January 3, 2011
    I`m looking for a way to carry my MLM perfume business to people across the globe that are looking for the fragrance that compliments his or her personality. also to attract distributors that are seeking a business that can also be home based, that can successfully change lives and the lives of there customers that love perfume and perfume based products at a low financial risk .Please help me with quest to help reach the people that are looking for what seamed to be a dream. you can see more of what I`m talking about on face book at frankieshure. thanks a lot and God bless.
  • Merice Brown said on January 7, 2011
    Hi, My name is Merice from the Bahamas. I sell FM Perfume. This is a company that has expanded all over the world and new countries are joining fast. You can learn more about this company by logging on to my website www.cosmetics.fm/consultant/9007515. It doesn't matter what country you from, FM is worldwide. Also you will get a free website with this business and all the tools and online training to help you have a successful business. Don't wait for this opportunity to come again. Take charge of your destiny today!
  • mariez said on January 16, 2011
    Hi i am a fresher about this online business and marketing can you give me some any good idea how to be more successful and to spreed my items?..
  • babu amin said on January 24, 2011
    Mr.Riduan please contact with me m-amin62@hotmail.com, we discus
  • amin said on January 24, 2011
    I am working with a france company since 1993.I have experience perfumes manufacturing(arabic+ france),etc. distribution,trading and all kind of perfumes sales.if any body like to start perfumes(fragrance)business in u a e or out of u a e. please contract with me for discustion.m-amin62@hotmail.com
  • JACQUELINE said on February 2, 2011
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  • romio said on February 8, 2011
    I live in Illinois, USA. I want to sell fragrances online and want to know how I can get wholesale prices. I am talking what businesses buy them for.
  • neeru said on February 9, 2011
    i want to open a perfume store. i need wholesaler. plz contact with me amynia9@gmail .com
  • Chandan said on March 3, 2011
    Hi, I am from India, and would like to Start "Online Perfume Business". Can you provide me the necessary details.
  • Robert said on March 5, 2011
    We can supply you perfume as many as you want, just email us back to ranybertltd@gmail.com
  • Ali Ahmed said on March 7, 2011
    We are a perfumes manufacturing company in the UAE. We have a wide range of perfumes which we are manufacturing in our state of the art factory in UAE. We can also make a perfume with your brand name according to your requirement. So please email me on sales@bavariperfumes.com. We can start a perfume line specially for you with our own name.
  • DAWN ROBERTS said on March 13, 2011
    hi i want to start my own perfume and makeup line selling to major stores all over but i need help i'm really passionate about it also upcoming opening a boutique clothing store! i'm in bronx ny
  • Rommel Pontigon said on March 14, 2011
    Hello, I am an office staff, I want to have a side-line business that is related to on-line selling for me to have access even I am in my office, I just want to ask how to start it and what companies where I can get these perfumes that i can trust. thank you.
  • magda oldchurch said on March 19, 2011
    essex england. Hi I am an FM distributor but cannot seem to make it work for me, I also have an online website that is free for FM people like myself but you have to go to the browser, How can I promote it? I have been to salons etc and even asked about parties noone eants to know!
  • neyazullah said on April 18, 2011
    hi.i would like to ask u. i'm working in very reputed company in uae. As sales. i have experience in fragrance field. i want start on business online base or i'm looking for the investor who will invest in this line. i have seven experience. plz advise me very frequently. thanks
  • esther johnson said on April 30, 2011
    We would like to sale perfumes as a rep for any reputable company. A very good designers or designer imposter perfume. call us on this line +23408034780966.Nigeria.
  • Nancy Hunt said on May 11, 2011
    Interested in starting an online perfume business serving as an advisory about scents then sending to the retailers website. Any advise?
  • Mohammad said on May 18, 2011
    Hi, i have perfume store in Nairobi,kenya. i sell perfume at whole sale,retailer and pieces @120k.sh each different variety for men and women.plz contact +254750553228 mohammad946@hotmail.com Thanks
  • Paulin said on May 31, 2011
    Hi,i'm paulin from Benue state Nigeria,i want to start a perfume business, i want to buy in Nigeria and sell in Cameroon, please i need your advice
  • Rambo said on June 1, 2011
    Dear friend,I am in perfume business since 1999.And serving to a reputed perfume company as a store manager in dubai.I do have lots of great idea and confidence to become a successful perfumer.But due to lack of funds m not able to start my own business if anyone interested in perfume business can mail me.I would love to serve.
  • Amaka said on June 7, 2011
    I am an FM distributor in Abuja. FM stands for Federico Mahora, an international company dealing in perfumes, make-ups, spa and household items. We need distributors and intending team leaders and you can do this from anywhere in the world. Interested? Visit www.allaboutfm.co.uk/amie or call +2348054362242. You can also send me a mail at jidacool@yahoo.com looking forward to hear from you. Thanks
  • m.amin said on June 18, 2011
    Anybody like to buy any kind of perfumes like brand ,no brand Arabic from France.My all perfumes made in france ,we can show the certificate of original for reexport, wholesales.please call 0552628161 and mail me m-amin62@hotmail.com
  • Vishal said on June 25, 2011
    I am Vishal from Mauritius and i want to open luxury a perfume store by mid 2011. I am looking for a famous brand perfume at wholesales prices to target the Mauritian Tourist and local market. For example look at Yves Rocher products... they are so good at very cheap price. Interested one can contact me by email at vishalcruz@yahoo.co.in in joining me or someone who can advise also. Thanks
  • Edak said on July 1, 2011
    I am Edak from Cross River State in Nigeria. I would like 2 be a rep for a reputable company. Pls contact me by dis e-mail eddy_loveng@yahoo.com thank u
  • lait said on August 11, 2011
    Nigerians that are interested in wholesale perfume business should pls send a mail to laitessentiel@yahoo.com for more details.There is really nothing like it!
  • zita said on August 16, 2011
    Hi, I am from Sharjah and interested in wholesale perfume business,need guidance on how to start pls. contact me on zitagee@hotmail.com
  • zamree said on October 14, 2011
    Hai, I'm Zamree from Malaysia, I'm planning to open my perfume store with multichoice of brand, could you advise and support me how to start?
  • osakwe melvin said on October 15, 2011
    i have some good skill on how to make designer perfume. i will love to work now in a company in Nigeria that manufacture perfume. in lagos.my number is 07036881859
  • Abdul Basit said on October 25, 2011
    Hi I am n Indian and working in a multinational perfume company as a showroom incharge since 1993. Which company has a more than 250 branches throughout the world. Now I am looking to do my own business . I had vast experience in mostly in agarwood & agarwood oil. I need business in oman or any part of the world.
  • Nate S said on November 23, 2011
    I am in the USA, Colorado and I am interested in starting a fragrance line and want to know where to start. I know it can be an expensive process. I have no background in the field, just an idea and a new found passion.
  • sanju said on November 25, 2011
    hi i am sanju from sharjah uae i want to start perfume business i need good partner i have 10 year perfume retail and holsale knowladge. i am looking the person who will support to our business with fund thanks sanju send me email sanjuleena2010@yahoo.com
  • Homto Dokpesi said on November 26, 2011
    I am in Nigeria intend to launch my Fragrance line in 2012 would love any wholesale distributors within and outside Nigeria that might be Interested in Carrying the Product to Pls contact me via my email address.would love to hear from everyone
  • mike segun said on December 4, 2011
    Hello everyone,my wife intend starting perfume business we have some capital and need a distributor to supply us above the capital at hand. if anyone is interested in supplying we will be pleased to commence and start this month. please reach me on fumtiti@yahoo.com or call 08035242465
  • Narinder Dev said on December 9, 2011
    I want to start perfume shop (exclusively perfume station) in one of the best shopping complex in Jammu city. Jammu and Kashmir State India. Please revert back to me with suggestions, terms and conditions. Cell: 09419187149 Email: narindersir@rediffmail.com
  • Financial solution said on January 2, 2012
    we can offer you funds for your perfume business apply now via email @ financialsolution4you@gmail.com
  • shade said on January 7, 2012
    Nigerians interested in wholesale original designer perfume should kindly contact me through my email, bbm pin:28230f60 or call 08051224737.
  • christi said on January 28, 2012
    Please remain me some great perfume and accessories wholesaler companies thanks am trying to start an online business
  • Tshego said on January 28, 2012
    Hi, I am from South Africa and want to open a perfume store in Gauteng. Kindly advice me on what to do to achieve this
  • Jasmine said on February 28, 2012
    HI, I am from the USA, and I am interested in starting an online fragrance line with a low start up cost. I do not have experience in perfumery, but I have a grand vision. I would like advice on online and offline promoting and pricing.
  • Jane said on March 27, 2012
    I'm in Benin City, Nigeria. I'm thinking of the possibility of starting my own perfume line. Please any information you can give me on how to go about this would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
  • Consuelo said on April 1, 2012
    hi there! I am from Tampa Forida USA, I am interested in stating an online perfume line with the lowest cost possible, I do not have experience in perfumery , but I do have a passion for it, any advice on online and offline promoting and pricing it will be appreciated, I am interested in the South, Central America, Mexico as well as USA markets.
  • hussain said on April 19, 2012
    we wholesale perfumes well brand and mass market product in saudi and dubia i am looking for in usa shops so we can supply from dubia all well brand and new mass market product in new york city
  • Muhmammad Haris said on April 21, 2012
    Hi, Its Muhammad Haris. please guide how to promote my Itar n fragrance business in UAE market. we also look for Qatar n Oman swel. Procedure? pls give me related numbers. Thanks
  • Clara said on May 7, 2012
    Want to open a perfume business in Harare Zimbabwe may please advice me how to do it and best brands to deal with.
  • lucia said on May 25, 2012
    Hallo, We are a company in perfumes business and we are looking for new suppliers of branded perfumes. Thanks for contact us. l.vysnanova@pobox.sk
  • eve wilkin said on May 26, 2012
    hi i am interested in starting my own perfume company and own brand i need help in selling these can any one advise me thanks
  • ghina said on June 4, 2012
    hi i have a project in the university and i need help .my project is talking about:show me an affective way in which you can attract our customer in the market in buying perfume
  • Paulyn - Mombasa, Kenya said on June 4, 2012
    Hi, I'd like to start an online business of selling perfume and i'm not sure where to start. Where does one get bulk supply and if one wanted to create their own product, how would one go about that. I am located in Mombasa, Kenya.
  • shakiyla smith said on June 5, 2012
    Hi my name is shakiyla smith and me and my sisters want to open up our own perfume line so can you please help.
  • dustin said on June 15, 2012
    I'd like to start selling perfumes on ebay and amazon. I came across LJ Wholesale merchant. do you know if they are a good company and if their pricing is good enough to turn a profit? do you have any other suggestions? please email me at dustinsdiscountstore@gmail.com
  • clara said on June 29, 2012
    Like to start online perfume biz.need advice
  • clara said on June 29, 2012
    like to start online perfume business. please contact me clarasdubai@yahoo.com
  • tasneem said on June 29, 2012
    Hi My dad is having an Perfume Shop and we want to start exporting to middle east the perfume and scent.... how do i get the base so we can start with it. Also want to obtain the certificate so we can have the license of keeping the perfume staff...... Thanks Tasneem Sayed
  • nitz said on July 16, 2012
    hello, i would like 2 start my own perfume business in kolkata, westbengal, india. what are the requirements of starting d business? i mean where to register? what kind of certifications dis business need to have? plus other details?
  • Maruthi said on July 24, 2012
    I Would like to start perfume business in on-line, guide me to proceed -Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
  • Ralph V. Mendoza said on July 29, 2012
    Good day, I'm Raffy i would like to start a perfume store in Cavite, Philippines.Can you please help me by giving some advices or procedure to be follow in order to start a business.Thanks a lot, hoping for your immediate response.
  • Jenna said on September 2, 2012
    I'm a teenager and I have this brilliant idea of starting a new fragrance for teen. I'm a south-african
  • emorinken airenakho said on September 6, 2012
    i'm in nigeria and really interested in perfume biz. would really want to know what it takes
  • Hussein said on September 8, 2012
    I live in USA Michigan state I want to start perfume business. Bring it from saudia, nigieria, Dubai. please contact me at my e mail www.kurtysam@yahoo.com
  • Raza said on September 11, 2012
    Hi,want to start designer perfumes. Any body can guide wholesalers in France Email me info@evergreenonworld.com
  • Neha Jain said on September 17, 2012
    Hi, I am Neha, am working in Eurolux as Merchandiser and i'm looking for some new business for the company in or out India, Please help me out how come I can bring new business for the company???
  • uche said on September 19, 2012
    I live in Abuja, Nigeria and intend starting a perfume business in a few months. Please I need ideas and reliable but cost effective sources. Kindly email me: utchey@yahoo.com
  • sandeep singh said on October 4, 2012
    hi, this is sandeep pls suggest me how to start a business (branded cloths or perfume like etc)do the needful. Best Rg Sandeep singh
  • Abdul Basit said on October 11, 2012
    Hi I am an Indian would like to sale my own home product pure agarwood oil in saudi arab. Dubai etc. Infact i was in oman for last 20 years in same field. My contact no 00919435256511
  • sundar said on October 21, 2012
    Hi, I am sundar, having experience in branded perfume line as decoding analyst. Need job in the perfume industry. contact: sundharkpillai@gmail.com
  • vicky wuzor said on October 24, 2012
    We are a distributor, supplier, and merchant of quality perfume and body sprays with branded names or your own brand name. We are based in India and can supply our perfume to you any where in the world , as per your bulk requirements. email us at hamispa15@yahoo.in or vickyme17@yahoo.com or call us at 00918007373365
  • teresa said on November 9, 2012
    Hi i'm there's from uk. I would like to start my own perfume business and i want to know how i can get. Them are a distributor to supply me. Can you please help me .my email teresaalzate@yahoo.co.uk
  • Alex Temel said on November 18, 2012
    Hi, I like to start my own perfume and beauty products business and I would like to find competitive distributor to supply me. Please contact me at; alextem@hotmail.co.uk
  • Tony said on November 19, 2012
    i am tony i reside at lokoja and would like to start a perfume business, pls advice dis is my number +2348037777292
  • Joneci Junior said on November 25, 2012
    I need to find out what are the biggest and best suppliers of major brands of perfumes USA. Already opened my company in Miami. Most have not figured out the best suppliers. Thank you very much. Junior Joneci Midas Touch International Group
  • Soleyman said on November 27, 2012
    Hi am sulaiman from Lagos Nigeria ,I make perfumes and am still looking for more customers, all over the globe ,pls kindly patronize thx.sola_alawiye@yahoo.com, mobile no +2348954161538,+2348094414747
  • Kalyan Kumar Reddy said on November 30, 2012
    Dear All. I am having more than 8 years of Gulf Experience in Developing Perfumes and Other Cosmetic Products (Shampoo, Body Soap, Room Spray, Hand wash). I am looking for investor to start a business. I am from Dubai, U.A.E. Pls contact through this email id: pkperfumer@gmail.com
  • Karin Pieters said on November 30, 2012
    Hi. I have a perfume business for 3 years now. I live in South Africa. Business is a bit slow now and i would like to get new and fresh ideas on how to sell more perfumes. Can anyone help? Please mail me perfectperfumes01@gmail.com
  • WAYNE OLIVIER said on December 6, 2012
    Hi. I am a Avon rep and wanted to create an online store for me so that people can buy from my website. My email are wolivier.8891@gmail.com or call me on 0719312226
  • johan said on December 9, 2012
    Hello, I have for a long time wanted to own an online perfume shop that only serves as an intermediary. Can you help me to find a wholesale to work with?
  • ashlynn said on December 10, 2012
    Hi everyone, I am Ashlynn from the philippines. I would want to start my online perfumery shop and planning to put up a very good website. I am looking for an investor who could help me and manufacturers of branded and good perfumes from around the globe. email me pls: ashlynnfragrances@yahoo.com. Thanks!
  • yonis said on December 14, 2012
    I am somalian resided in south africa. I want to start business of selling perfume how can I start it
  • Elizabeth said on January 2, 2013
    I want to start a perfume business, stay in Namibia, Windhoek,
  • Nora Espinoza said on January 5, 2013
    Hi my name is Nora I am interested in starting up my own perfume business I the USA, Texasto be exact I have perfect location just need info on where to purchase name brands and be legit about it. Please email me info on purchasing perfumes and what paper work I will need to sell name brand perfumes.
  • R. Islam said on January 12, 2013
    I'm am the co owner of an online fragrance company in the US. I'm looking to network with companies in the UAE Dubai, who may have reasonable prices for french perfumes or are willing to to use our company as a distribution hub. Please feel free to email me as soon as possible. We would love to do business. Thanks!
  • mwake said on January 22, 2013
    hi am in kenya and would like to open a perfume store to sell refill designer perfumes. i need wholesalers i can contact.
  • HAYAT AHMED said on January 23, 2013
    HI YOU HAVE ANY TYPE OF PERFUME PROBLEM PLS CONTACT ON MY MOBILE NUMBER 00919838635714 I AM INDIAN WE HAVE AATAR SHAMAMA,SANDAL WOOD OIL,MUSHK,DEHNALUOOD(UOOD) KHASH ETC.
  • Royal perfumes said on February 1, 2013
    We are manufacturer of french and arabic type of perfumes, atter in infdia. we are also doing jobwork in same field. My e mail is perfumesroyal@gmail.com

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