How to price a used perfume bottle

Check the current new price

Look up the same fragrance, concentration and bottle size from a reputable retailer. Use a current, available price rather than the printed MRP or what you paid years ago. A discounted new bottle can change what a buyer is willing to pay for a used one.

Estimate how much is left

If the liquid is visible, take a photo in good light and estimate the remaining millilitres. If the bottle is opaque, explain how you estimated it, such as by weight or sprays used, and be clear that it is approximate. Do not round a low fill level up just to reach a higher price.

Adjust for condition and what is included

A clean bottle with a working sprayer, intact cap, box and receipt may be easier to sell than one with damage or missing parts. A tester should be identified as a tester. Describe any marks or leaks before a buyer has to ask.

• Compare similar active listings, but remember an asking price is not a completed sale.
• Leave room for delivery costs and possible offers.
• For a rare or discontinued bottle, check recent evidence of demand instead of assuming rarity adds value.

Review the price after publishing

If buyers view the listing but do not enquire, review the photos and description as well as the price. ScentLoop lets you change the price on an existing listing, so you do not need to post the same bottle again. If you lower it, people who saved it may receive a price-drop alert under the site's current rules.

Be direct about the deal

State the asking price clearly and discuss shipping or collection in ScentLoop chat. ScentLoop does not take payment or commission; the buyer and seller agree on payment and delivery themselves.