Scent profiles might be the most important element of women's perfume, but most of us have probably been swayed by the design of a bottle. Whether it’s a glistening stiletto heel, sculpted figure or abstract monolith, perfume bottles represent some of the most artistic approaches to packaging ever seen. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favourites. Have any of them ever graced your fragrance collection?
Classic Elegance
When the original Joy perfume by Jean Patou was unveiled in 1930, its eye-watering price was marketed as a positive point, rather than something to deter customers. Thankfully, the price has come down significantly over the years, with a 30ml bottle costing you around £40. While it’s no longer considered the premium perfume it once was, Joy boasts one of the most aesthetically pleasing bottles of all. Effortlessly elegant and with subtle glam accents, it’s the perfect showcase of what Joy is all about.
Stilettos and Sensuality
Christian Louboutin has put out some fabulous fragrances over the years, and pretty much all of them have had an equally enchanting bottle. Recent standouts include the Loubiworld collection, but it’s Tornade Blonde that gets our gold medal. With its distinctive red details and stiletto-shaped profile, this bottle is a true work of art.
It’s All in the Heel
Launched in 2016, Carolina Herrera Good Girl is probably best known for its unmistakable bottle. The inspired stiletto-shaped design is both powerful and feminine, representing the alluring yet confident fragrance within. While sales revenue doesn’t compete with some of the more established brands, this perfume regularly finds itself on the best-selling lists.
A Contemporary Design Choice
Launched in 2014, Black Opium is the spiritual successor to Yves Saint Laurent’s original Opium. Although there are some similarities between this and the 1977 fragrance, that’s where any crossover comes to an end. The bottle design in particular sets Black Opium apart from what’s come before. A stripped-back profile in glistening black gives away very little about the scent that’s contained within, adding to the air of mystery that surrounds this seductive number.
Romantic and Refined
One of the oldest perfumes on the market, L’Air du Temps by Nina Ricci was released way back in 1948. The scent profile has remained largely unchanged over the years, although there have been more than a few design tweaks made to its packaging. The current bottle design is the brainchild of Marc Lalique and features a pair of doves caught in a mid-air embrace. A frosted finish only adds to the charm of this romantic design.
Femininity in a Bottle
Parfums de Marly is a fairly young brand, with the perfume house founded in 2009 by Julien Sprecher. Delina, one of its most popular scents, came out in 2017 and made an instant impression with its nuanced balance of exotic ingredients. However, it’s the bottle that really captures the imagination. Elegant, understated and unmistakably feminine, it tells you everything you need to know about the aromas it contains. The French perfumery label has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with Parfums de Marly announcing revenues of more than €260 million in 2022.
Should You Throw Away Empty Bottles?
With so many intricate details and gorgeous design accents, it’s nigh on impossible to throw away those empty bottles of perfume. Are you someone who holds onto them, long after they’ve given up the final application? Doing so probably isn’t the worst idea in the world. Vintage perfume bottles have real resale value. A bottle of Lalique perfume dating back to 1912 sold for a staggering $84,000 at auction in 2022. While the fragrances in your collection won’t be anywhere near as old as this, there’s always an appetite for these designer pieces, especially those from established French perfume houses.
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