Short answer
Attar and oud oil brands usually use small glass bottles of 3, 6 or 12 ml (12 ml is close to one tola) with a roll-on ball, a glass dabber or a screw cap, and alcohol-based perfumes use 50–100 ml spray bottles with heavy caps. Because oils are applied by hand, the closure must seal tightly and resist oil. From China, sea freight to Jebel Ali or Dammam suits production orders and express suits samples. QARURA, a sourcing partner in Xuzhou whose name comes from the Arabic word قارورة (glass bottle), supplies bottles, decoration and boxes from 200 pieces per design; small attar sizes and roll-on or dabber closures are sourced on request.
Which bottles do attar and oud brands use?
| Product | Typical bottle | Closure |
|---|---|---|
| Attar or perfume oil, daily use | 3 ml or 6 ml | Roll-on ball |
| Attar, gift or luxury | 6 ml or 12 ml, decorated or crystal-cut look | Glass dabber or screw cap with stick |
| Oud oil | 3 ml or 6 ml, sometimes 12 ml | Glass dabber or tight screw cap |
| Eau de parfum (alcohol) | 50 ml or 100 ml | Spray pump and heavy cap |
What closure should you use for perfume oil?
- Roll-on: easy to apply, limits waste. Check the ball and fitment do not leak on its side.
- Glass dabber: traditional and premium. The stick must sit tight in the neck.
- Screw cap with inner seal: best for storage and shipping.
Oils behave differently from alcohol perfumes, so test with your own attar or oud oil. See how to test perfume bottle samples.
What decoration suits the GCC market?
Gold hot foil, gold or black heavy caps, frosted glass and rigid gift boxes with magnetic lids are common for gifting seasons such as Ramadan and Eid. Arabic and English text can be printed together on the bottle or box; send vector artwork with the Arabic text already set. See perfume bottle decoration and perfume boxes and inserts.
How do you ship perfume bottles from China to the UAE or Saudi Arabia?
Production goods usually go by sea to Jebel Ali (Dubai) or Dammam and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), or by air for urgent orders. Samples go by express courier. Shipping is quoted per destination. Ask your forwarder about local import requirements before the goods ship. Empty bottles ship as general cargo; filled perfume is a flammable liquid with stricter rules. See how to ship perfume bottles from China.
When should you order for Ramadan and Eid?
Work back from the date you need stock at your filler: sample approval, 15–30 working days of production, then shipping. Sea freight adds several weeks, so place gift-season orders well before the season. See perfume bottle lead time.
Frequently asked questions
What size is an attar bottle?
The most common attar bottle sizes are 3 ml, 6 ml and 12 ml. A 12 ml bottle holds about one tola of oil.
Roll-on or dabber for attar?
Roll-ons are easier for daily use and limit waste; glass dabbers feel more traditional and premium. Both should be tested with your oil for leaks.
Can a Chinese supplier print Arabic on perfume bottles?
Yes. Arabic and English text can be screen printed or hot foiled together. Send vector artwork with the Arabic text already converted to outlines.
What is the minimum order for attar bottles?
At QARURA, stock bottles with decoration start from 200 pieces per design and plain stock bottles from 100 pieces.
Planning a launch?
Tell us your bottle, quantity and date. We reply with a checked parts list and a written quote.