When comparing wholesale fragrance oil prices, many buyers look at the price of 500g or 1kg and choose the cheapest listing. That can be misleading. The number that matters to a perfume business is the cost of the fragrance oil in each finished bottle.
Start with the actual concentrate cost
Record the price paid for the exact pack size, then calculate the cost per gram of concentrate. This lets you compare different pack sizes on the same basis.
Use your real production formula
The amount of fragrance concentrate used in each finished bottle depends on your formulation. Use your actual production records rather than assuming every EDP or extrait is made at the same percentage.
Weight and volume are not interchangeable
If the oil is sold by weight and your finished perfume is measured by volume, density matters. Avoid treating 1kg as automatically equal to 1 litre.
Add the rest of the bottle cost
Include alcohol or base, bottle, pump, cap, label, packaging, labour, payment fees, fulfilment materials, breakage allowance and tax where relevant. Then compare the total finished cost against your selling price.
Why a more expensive oil can still win
If customers prefer a particular version, it may produce better repeat purchase rates and fewer complaints. A slightly higher concentrate cost can be commercially sensible if the finished product performs better for your brand.
Compare smaller and larger wholesale packs
The 1kg option may have a better unit cost, but 100g or 250g can be the smarter purchase for an unproven fragrance. Inventory that does not sell has a real cost.
Compare available pack sizes through the Phase Aromatics wholesale fragrance oil catalogue. For more on scaling quantities, see our 1kg fragrance oil guide.