Perfume bottles come in different sizes, and each having its own capacity and shape. So, what is the best size to buy? When it comes to purchasing a bottle of perfume, the bigger the size, the lower will be the cost for each spray. However, you should not buy the biggest bottle of perfume you can find in the market. Before that, you need to know about how perfume sizes are measured.
Measuring Perfume Sizes
You find perfumes being sold in a wide variety of bottle sizes. The size of the bottle indicates the amount of fluid contained in a vial, decant, or bottle of scent. You generally measure them in ounces or millilitres. When the measurement is in ounces, it is indicated by fl oz. or simply oz.
The unit of measurement for perfumes vary from country to country, but as most countries use the metric system, you will commonly find millilitres as the unit of choice. Some bottles do have both the units mentioned, however, for convenience.
It should be noted that the fl oz for the UK and US are not the same, but they are quite close. There is a little difference between the American and British fluid ounces. 3.4 UK fl oz. is not the same as 3.4 US fl oz.
The difference is quite small, however. While 3.4 UK fluid ounce equals to 96.60 ml, 3.4 US fluid ounce equals to 100.55 ml. This means there is a difference of just a few sprays between the American and the British measure. Bottles using the UK measure usually mention it on the label, so if it doesn’t mention the UK, then you can assume it uses the US measure.
Common Perfume Bottle Sizes
Here are some of the most common perfume bottle sizes you will find in the market:
- 0.05 fl oz – 1.5 ml: When you go to a perfume store and ask for a sample vial, these are the ones you usually get, provided the store policy allows the staff to do it. This is also the size you get when you buy samples from the web. Other common sample sizes are 2, 2.5, and 3 ml.
- 0.17 fl oz – 5 ml
- 0.5 fl oz – 15 ml: These are the typical tall and thin purse sprays. Other common purse sizes are 10 ml and 8 ml.
- 0.8 fl oz – 25 ml
- 1 fl oz – 30 ml
- 1.4 fl oz – 40 ml
- 1.7 fl oz – 50 ml
- 2 fl oz – 60 ml
- 2.5 fl oz – 75 ml
- 2.7 fl oz – 80 ml
- 3 fl oz – 90 ml
- 3.4 fl oz – 100 ml
- 4.2 fl oz – 125 ml
The Best Perfume Size to Buy
Fragrances do not come cheap and it may cost you a few hundred dollars or more. But this does not mean that all of them are costly. Some of the popular brands cost you a significant amount of money, but their price is usually worth it, as a great smelling fragrance helps you stand out and make good impressions on any occasion.
You will find all these sweet fragrances in different bottle sizes. While 50 ml and 100 ml are the most common ones, bigger bottles are also available, the largest being 250 ml. Here are a few factors you must consider before choosing a particular perfume bottle size:
• Frequency of use: You should get the size as per the frequency at which you would be using it. You may buy a bigger bottle if you plan to use the fragrance regularly every day. But if you plan to use it occasionally only, then you should go for a smaller bottle.
Only a few sprays of your perfume would be enough to keep you smelling good the entire day, because of which these bottles usually last long. But if you only apply it once in a while, you may get stuck with the same perfume for several years, and gradually it may even lose its fragrance. So, buy a big bottle if you use regularly, and buy a small bottle if you use it occasionally.
• Whether buying first time or not: If you buying a particular perfume for the first time, then you should always go for a smaller size, preferably 30 ml or less. Maybe you’d feel like the fragrance of a perfume after trying it at the store. But you must remember that the smell of perfume changes at different times of the day and it can be difficult to tell if a perfume works for you or not on the first try.
You will get the right idea only after keeping it on your body for a couple of days and noticing how it reacts with your body oils and sweat. Go for a sample and take your time to see how the scent works out for you. Once you are satisfied, you can go for a bigger bottle to save money.
• Easy to Carry: The size of bottle that you choose also depends on whether you are going to keep it in your cupboard and apply it in the morning only, or you want to carry it around in your purse and spray whenever you feel like. A bigger bottle can be kept in the cupboard, but if you plan to carry it around, you should go for an easy-to-carry, leakproof bottle.
If you are buying an old favourite of yours, it is wise to choose the biggest bottle you can find, as the price becomes cheaper per volume. As long as you store it in a cool place and away from direct sunlight, the perfume will last you a year or so.
Huayi’s Glass Perfume Bottles
We, at Zhangjiagang Huayi Imp and Exp Co., Ltd. are a leading glass bottle manufacturer located in China. We manufacture aluminium, plastic, acrylic, and glass bottles, following all the safety guidelines. With Huayi, you can get 100% recycled glass that we can process if you wish to use them in transition. We design the sprayer in a special way that it prevents the perfume from getting volatile.
The caps are made of materials like Zamak, wood, Surlyn, acrylic, K-resin, aluminum, ABS, and PP. In case you need customised caps and bottles, we can perform a 3D mock-up and 3D drawing for you as well. We also perform processing work on bottles like hot stamping, silkscreen printing, polish, frosting, UV coating, and painting.
Conclusion
So, now you know about the different bottle sizes for perfumes and what bottle size to buy. At Huayi, you can easily find a bottle size that suit varying needs. We, at Huayi, provide 1-year warranty on each of our products and offer a low Minimum Order Quantity. You can also ask for free samples of our work.