Want to start your own perfume business in Pakistan without spending a fortune? You can get started for as little as 15,000 PKR, all from the comfort of your home. Thousands of people are already doing it and with the right steps, you can too. In this step by step guide, I’ll show you exactly how to make perfumes at home in Pakistan, package them beautifully, and sell them online instantly using PerfumeMarket.Pk, Pakistan’s first perfume-only marketplace where Pakistani Perfume Brands launch their brands for free.
I’ll walk you through everything, from buying your ingredients, tools you need, packaging costs, a complete cost breakdown, and even how to sell your perfumes without spending a single rupee on a website.
To make it even easier, try our free Perfume Cost & Profit Calculator to instantly estimate your production cost per bottle and potential profits.
Why Starting a Perfume Business in Pakistan Is a Great Idea
Perfumes are a huge hit in Pakistan, and people love buying them all year round.
You don’t need a shop or big investment; you can start from home.
It’s flexible and beginner friendly.
Local sourcing keeps costs low.
High profit margins mean you can make good money even on a small budget.
Step 1: Items You Need to Start a Low Budget Perfume Business in Pakistan
Fragrance Oils – The Heart of Your Perfume
This is the main ingredient and where prices vary the most depending on quality:
Fragrance oils can start from around 1,200 PKR to 3,000 PKR per 100 ml/grams, typically reflecting lower quality, but not necessarily. Many oils in this range offer good quality as well, price never guarantees high quality.
Medium quality oils usually fall in the range of 3,000 PKR to 7,000 PKR per 100 ml/grams. While these are rough price estimates, it’s important to remember that quality can vary, affordable oils can perform just as well as higher priced ones, and some expensive options might not always meet expectations.
Premium perfume oils generally range from 7,000 PKR and up per 100 ml/grams, offering long lasting, high quality scents. However, price is not always a reliable indicator of quality, there are affordable oils that deliver exceptional results, and not all high end oils are guaranteed to impress.
Fragrance oils are mostly imported from countries like France, Turkey, Switzerland, and Dubai (UAE), with French oils being among the most expensive due to their prestigious reputation. But remember, not every product from a single fragrance oil company is guaranteed to be of the same quality, many brands offer a mix of both high and low performing oils.
Some of the more famous fragrance oil companies include:
- Charabot – France
- Coty – France
- Jean Niel – France
- MANE – France
- Robertet – France
- TechnicoFlor – France
- Drom Fragrances – Germany
- Symrise – Germany
- Aero Cam – Italy
- Takasago – Japan
- Al-Rehab – Saudi Arabia
- Euro Fragrance – Spain
- Firmenich – Switzerland
- Givaudan – Switzerland
- Luzi – Switzerland
- Fleuressence – Turkey
- Scentium – Turkey
- Seluz – Turkey
- Ajmal Perfumes – UAE
- Al Haramain Perfumes – UAE
- Amouage – UAE
- Lattafa Perfumes – UAE
- Surati – UAE
- Swiss Arabian – UAE
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) – USA
- Luxe Fragrance – USA
- Scentia – USA
While these brands are generally known for their quality, it’s worth noting that, unfortunately, there is a lot of dishonesty in the market. Some fragrance oil sellers apply their own printed labels to fragrance oil containers, making it difficult for customers to identify the actual brand. This practice allows them to pass off lower quality oils as premium products and charge higher prices. As a result, finding an honest fragrance oil dealer in Pakistan can be quite challenging.
Perfume Compound (Ethanol Base)
This is mixed with fragrance oils to make your perfume smell right and last longer.
It costs around 2,000 PKR per liter (ready to use compound, but different sellers have different rates).
For a 50 ml perfume bottle, you’d use roughly 17–18 ml of fragrance oil (about 35% fragrance oil ratio), the rest is the compound.
Some people use less fragrance oil to save money, but that usually makes the perfume smell weak and fade quickly.
Packaging Materials for Perfume in Pakistan
Here’s roughly what you’ll spend on packaging for each bottle:
Empty Perfume Bottles (30 ml): Starting from approximately 150 PKR per bottle (unbranded, simple designs).
Empty Perfume Bottles (50 ml): Starting from around 200 PKR per bottle (the most popular size). Prices may vary depending on the seller, and could be lower.
Simple Unbranded Boxes: around 20–30 PKR per box (no branding to keep costs low)
Flyer Bags for Shipping: about 10 PKR per bag (for delivery)
Starter Tools for Making Perfume at Home
You’ll also need some tools to mix and bottle your perfumes. These are one time costs:
Manual Perfume Bottle Punch Tool: around 400–500 PKR
Beaker (250 ml): around 400–500 PKR
Perfume Beater (small): around 400 PKR
Weight Scale: from 1,200 PKR
Filler Plastic Bottle (500 ml): about 500 PKR (for easy pouring compound)
Total tools cost: Around 3,000 PKR, a solid one time investment.
Step 2: Cost to Make 10 Perfume Bottles (50 ml Each) in Pakistan
Here’s a rough breakdown if you want to make 10 bottles of medium quality perfume at 35% fragrance oil ratio:
Fragrance Oil (medium quality, ~175 ml needed for 10 bottles at 35% ratio): about 6,125 PKR (based on 3,500 PKR per 100 ml)
Perfume Compound (about 325 ml needed): roughly 650 PKR (based on 2,000 PKR per liter, you’ll have leftover for more bottles)
Empty Perfume Bottles (50 ml): 2,000 PKR (200 PKR each x 10)
Simple Unbranded Boxes: about 250 PKR (25 PKR each x 10)
Flyer Bags for Shipping: about 100 PKR (10 PKR each x 10 , only if shipping individually)
Total: roughly 9,125 PKR
Cost per bottle (including bottle, compound, fragrance oil, simple box, and shipping bag): approximately 912.5 PKR
30 ml Perfume Bottle Costs
Empty bottle costs about 180 PKR each.
Fragrance oil and compound amounts reduce accordingly (at 35% ratio, ~10.5 ml fragrance oil per bottle).
Packaging and tool costs remain the same.
Step 3: Choosing Perfume Varieties for Your Business
Start small with 3 different perfumes, maybe 2 for women and 1 for men, or vice versa. This gives your customers some choice and helps you test which scents sell best.
Step 4: How to Sell Perfumes Online in Pakistan Without a Website
Many beginners think they must spend thousands on building a website. Truth is, you don’t have to!
PerfumeMarket.Pk is Pakistan’s first exclusive perfume marketplace. It lets you:
Create a free store with your own link, no website or hosting fees.
Sell your perfumes with zero commission fees.
Build trust with customers because marketplaces have real reviews, secure payments, and buyer protection.
Reach customers who are already looking for perfumes.
Easily share your PerfumeMarket.Pk store link on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and more.
Use a simple dashboard to track your sales, clicks, and earnings.
Starting on a marketplace is the best option for beginners, it’s easy, risk-free, and gives your brand instant credibility.
Step 5: Finding Reliable Perfume Suppliers in Pakistan
Don’t buy fragrance oils just based on price.
Ask for samples and test before buying in bulk.
Find a supplier who gives you consistent quality.
Be careful, some dishonest sellers sell cheaper oils at premium prices.
Stick with one trusted dealer to avoid confusion and quality issues.
Important: Don’t get tricked by sellers who charge high prices but deliver low quality. The same fragrance oil brand can be sold by different suppliers at varying prices. For example, a Dior Sauvage fragrance oil by Euro Fragrance might be sold by one seller for 7,000 PKR per 100 ml/grams, while another seller may offer the same oil for 4,000 PKR per 100 ml/grams, for the exact same fragrance, from the exact same company.
However, there’s another important point to consider: some dishonest sellers may claim the oil comes from a famous French company, but in reality, they may have applied their own printed label to the container. This means the fragrance oil inside might not be from the company they claim, but rather from a cheaper, low quality source. In some cases, dishonest sellers might even mix different fragrance oils together and sell them at inflated prices, passing them off as premium products.
Given these practices, finding an honest fragrance oil dealer is a challenging task. It’s essential to carefully research suppliers and, once you find a trustworthy one, stick with them for consistent quality.
Never blindly trust a seller just because they appear religious; many who look the most trustworthy may be the biggest deceivers.
Local Supplier Markets in Major Cities
In Pakistan, many cities have specialized markets where you can find fragrance oils, empty bottles, and packaging materials at affordable prices. Here are some key markets to explore:
- Karachi:
- Bottle Gali is a well known market where you can find fragrance oils and empty bottles at competitive prices. It’s a popular spot for perfume business owners looking for quality materials in Karachi.
- Lahore:
- In Papar Mandi, Shah Alam Market Lahore, you’ll find a variety of fragrance oils and bottle suppliers.
- If you’re looking for custom packaging, Royal Park Lahore is home to many shops offering personalized perfume boxes with printing services.
- Other Cities:
- In cities across Pakistan, there are local markets that specialize in perfume related materials. These can be great places to source your ingredients, bottles, and packaging without incurring high shipping costs.
By sourcing your materials locally, you can not only save money but also build personal relationships with suppliers, ensuring better consistency and quality as your business grows.
Final Cost Breakdown for a Low Budget Perfume Business in Pakistan
Fragrance Oil: from 1,200 PKR to 15,000+ PKR per 100 ml depending on quality.
Perfume Compound (Ethanol): around 2,000 PKR per liter.
Empty Bottles (50 ml): from 200 PKR each (unbranded).
Simple Boxes: around 20 – 30 PKR each.
Flyer Bags for Shipping: about 10 PKR each.
Starter Tools (one-time): around 3,000 PKR for all the basics.
Example: Final cost to make 10 medium quality 50 ml perfume bottles (with simple packaging and shipping bags)
~9,125 PKR total / ~912.5 PKR per bottle
Rough Total Startup Budget for Perfume Business in Pakistan
Starter Tools: ~3,000 PKR
First Batch Materials (10 bottles): ~9,125 PKR
Total Rough Startup Budget: ~12,125 PKR
This means you can realistically start your perfume business in Pakistan with around 12,000–15,000 PKR depending on suppliers and quality choices.
Bonus: Marketing Your Perfume Business Online and Offline
Share your PerfumeMarket.Pk store link on social media.
Ask happy customers for reviews.
Offer combo deals or discounts.
Highlight quality ingredients or unique scents.
