Where to Buy Wholesale Perfume Testers

Perfume can change your mood, boost your confidence, and help you make a great impression. It also triggers emotions and scents can take you back in time to locations and people who made a lasting impact on your life. It's easy to see why so many men and women find such exquisite pleasure in fragrances. Whether you are a fan of the subtle Eau de cologne or a more intense Eau de parfum, the unique blends of essential oils, flowers and fruits can enhance your day.

Unless you have a constant supply of free samples, the regular price of perfumes can soon add up - especially if you wear it every day. Many fragrance fans have found a clever way around this. They purchase branded perfumes as wholesale perfume testers and save a whole lot of money. But how can you get hold of these? Are there any pitfalls that you should look out for? This is where you can find out!

What is a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price?

The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is the price that a perfume manufacturer recommends that the final consumer should pay for it. It's sometimes called the list price. The idea behind it is to keep the regular price the same no matter where you buy the perfume. This, however, is the highest price in the whole supply chain. Let us explain what we mean by that.

Why are Testers Cheaper?

We will start by comparing retail and wholesale prices of perfume and examining why they differ. To do this we need to look at the players in the supply chain of perfumes. At one end, there are the manufacturers who make the perfume. They sell their product to wholesalers (sometimes called distributors) who distribute them to retailers (bricks-and-mortar stores or online). Finally, retailers sell the goods to the final consumer - that's you.

Everyone needs to make a profit so as you move along the line the cost increases. Manufacturers sell their products at discounted prices to wholesalers. Many distributors then package or change the product in some way before it goes off to the retailer. They also need to cover their costs and make a profit.

Finally, the retailer sells it to you at the regular price that you are used to seeing online and in stores. Even if the retailer offers perfume supplies at the best possible prices it will never be as cheap as further back along the supply chain.

Retailers can buy testers of fragrances that can be displayed on counters so that members of the public can try them out before they make a purchase. Now, savvy fragrance lovers can buy wholesale testers too at the wholesale price. This is often a fraction of the cost of the regular price that you would expect to pay online or in a store.

How Do Wholesale Testers Differ From Fragrances at Actual Retail Prices?

As their name suggests, wholesale testers are designed to be used as testers! You see them on the counter in stores. They are sold at a low price to retailers because they are used to promote a fragrance and hopefully drive more sales.

Things that retail perfumes and wholesale testers have in common:

• The products are the same original brand perfumes

• They have undergone the same quality check

• The perfumes are brand new and unused

• The product and bottles are in good condition and undamaged

• Testers are not weaker or 'watered down' in any way

• Wholesale testers have the same shelf life as regular perfumes and are not 'old' stock

The differences between wholesale testers and regular perfumes:

• Testers can come in different sized bottles to retail products

• The packaging is not standard - you may not know what it will look like

• The forms of packing may not be as ornate as that used for regular perfumes

• The tester perfume may not have a cap

• Often testers do not have boxes

• They may be dispatched in plain white or brown boxes

• Fragrance gift sets are not usually available as a tester

• They are a lot cheaper

• Some have 'tester' or 'demonstration' printed on the bottle

Having said this, some fragrance companies supply testers of popular designer brands in very fancy packaging that also have caps! However on the whole, they are more suited to perfume that you want to use yourself than a perfume that you are going to give as a gift.

Authentic Tester Perfumes Wholesale Ranges

Some stores stock wholesale perfume testers but by far the most convenient place to buy them is from a dedicated perfume website that has extensive tester ranges for her and similar tester ranges for him.

Perfume wholesale testers for her:

For women, there is a huge range of testers available at a fraction of the regular price. The list includes many leading and much-loved brands. Here are just a few examples of what you can get.

CAROLINA HERRERA EDP 3.3 Perfume

This Carolina Herrera Eau de Perfume for women comes in a 3.4 ounce bottle with a cap and is supplied in a box. The Eau de Perfume spray has a classic feminine floral scent with notes of jasmine, tuberose, and base notes of warm wood and amber.

PARIS HILTON HEIRESS EDP

Paris Hilton Heiress for women is supplied in a 3.4 ounce bottle with no cap and no box. It is an Eau de Perfume spray that has sweet fruity top notes of passion fruit, orange, peach granita and champagne mimosa.

These give way to floral middle notes of star jasmine, Tiare flower, ylang-ylang, honeysuckle, dewberry blossom and grenadine. Finally, there remain base notes of violet leaf, vetiver, tonka and blonde woods.

Sweet Like Candy by Ariana Grande

The gorgeous Sweet Like Candy by Ariane Grande is an Eau de Perfume for women that comes without a cap in a 3.4 ounce bottle. As you would expect from the name, this perfume is all about sweetness! Top notes include sweet candy, berries and vanilla and it is aimed at a young consumer.

JIMMY CHOO BLOSSOM

With the tester of Jimmy Choo blossom you get 3.4 ounces of
Eau de Perfume in a bottle with no cap. This amazingly popular product has a fruity and floral fragrance that modern women love. There are top notes of red berries and citrus, middle notes of sweet pea and rose and base notes of white musk and sandalwood.

Other fragrances from famous brands that offer testers for women include Dolce & Gabbana, J'adore by Christian Dior and Romance by Ralph Lauren.

Perfume wholesale testers for him:

360 RED for Men by Perry Ellis Cologne

This Perry Ellis tester cologne comes without a cap in a 3.5 ounce tester bottle. It is an Eau de Toilette spray for men with a refreshing essence characterized by Italian bergamot, lime zest, mandarin and ruby orange with the warmth of nutmeg, red cinnamon and clove bud.

THE DREAMER by Gianni Versace

The stunning Dreamer tester by Gianni Versace comes in a box and with a cap. There's 3.4 ounces of Eau de Toilette that has a timeless, oriental woody fragrance for daytime wear.

The top notes are tarragon, clary, sage and juniper berry with middle notes of geranium, tobacco, and carnation rose. It fades elegantly to base notes of cedar, tonka, vetiver, fir, and amber.

Lacoste Essential by Lacoste Men

A larger, 4.2 ounce bottle of Lacoste Essential for men is supplied in a marked demonstration bottle with no cap. This Eau de Toilette has a masculine scent with a blend of tomato leaves with citrus fruit as the top notes. The middle notes are dominated by black pepper and florals that give way to a musk base note.

INTENSO by Dolce & Gabbana

INTENSO by Dolce & Gabbana comes in a 4.2 ounce bottle of Eau de Perfume that has a cap. It has a woody aromatic opening with aquatic basil combined with lavender. There are mid notes of Moepel accord which is reminiscent of classic tobacco tones.

Other fragrance brands for men available as testers include some of the most popular products in the fragrance world such as Obsession by Calvin Klein, Polo Blue by Ralph Lauren and Boss by Hugo Cologne.

What to Look for When Buying Wholesale Perfume Testers

Authenticity is the key thing to look out for. Look for statements on the website that the product is 100% authentic and this should be accompanied by a guarantee. Also, look for a supplier that has long standing partnerships with established retailers.

Some suppliers update stock daily so it is always worth signing up for marketing emails. Customers who receive marketing emails get the first choice of new arrivals.

Websites that have clear photographs and detailed descriptions are the best bet. They should give a basic description of what you are getting in terms of size and packaging and indicate if the fragrance has a cap. The picture should show if the bottle is marked as a 'tester' or 'demonstration'.

FAQs

Is it okay to buy perfume testers?

Yeah absolutely! They have undergone the same quality check and have been produced in exactly the same way as regular retail perfumes. As long as you buy from a reputable source you will be getting authentic products at knock down prices.

You are doing your bit for the environment at the same time! The lack of caps and fancy boxes means that they use fewer resources to produce and they result in less waste!

Can you buy perfume testers in stores?

Yes, some stores do sell testers but most simply use them for display purposes. The best place to buy perfume testers is from sites that are dedicated to selling perfumes. They will have established relationships with suppliers, supply authentic products and can offer the cheapest prices.

Are perfume testers weaker?

No, if you buy fragrances as a tester from a bona fide company or shop that has authentic bottles of perfume, they will not be weaker. These products are exactly the same as the perfume that you buy at retail - but it is a lot cheaper. The packaging and the bottle may look a little different but what's inside is exactly the same.

Sources

A thoroughly modern guide to fragrance - CNN

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) - Investopedia