| Fragrance bottles are available in an array of | | | | certain color, or those sold by a particular |
| types and colors, which includes glass, ceramic and | | | | corporation. |
| atomizers, which have a small sprayer attached. | | | | 4. Browse a few publications devoted to |
| Lots of enthusiasts focus on a certain trend, for | | | | fragrance bottles and fragrance bottle collecting, |
| example miniatures or novelty bottles. With as a | | | | for example "Antique Trader Scent Bottles Price |
| lot of variations as there are in the world, you will | | | | Guide," which lists info and prices on numerous |
| require support if you intend to gather perfume | | | | bottles. You should also look at "The Wonderful |
| bottles. | | | | World of Collecting Perfume Bottles," by Jane |
| Things You will require: | | | | Flanagan, which contains tips and tricks for |
| * Fragrance bottles | | | | collectors. |
| * Fragrance bottle books | | | | 5. Try to find containers that are unopened, with |
| 1. Be a member of the International Perfume | | | | the seal still affixed as well as a name on the |
| Bottle Association (IPBA). This group is open to | | | | front, if possible. With the sheer number of |
| anybody with an interest in gathering scent | | | | bottles available, it is typically tough to know who |
| containers and facilitates a conference and auction | | | | made a specific bottle, or exactly what year it |
| yearly. Being a member of the group, you get | | | | was created. The bottles with brands and |
| access to the group's private publication having | | | | perfume inside are also worth a higher price. |
| facts as well as images of bottles. | | | | Tips & Warnings |
| Thus giving you access to hundreds of distinct | | | | * Keep your eyes peeled while visiting thrift |
| dealers, a lot of of whom specialize in some types | | | | stores and backyard sales. Some individuals don't |
| of bottle. It's also possible to meet other | | | | know on what their bottles are worth and sell |
| collectors and seek advice. | | | | containers for a fraction of their worth. Even |
| 3. Decide on the sort of fragrance bottles you | | | | though the bottle is not in great condition, you |
| want to collect. Be particular, as you won't have | | | | might find something which you actually want. |
| place to show all. If you'd prefer miniature | | | | * Do not think that a bottle is worth more due to |
| containers, focus on those from a specific region. | | | | the fact it looks old. |
| Yet another thought is to collect containers of a | | | | |