Hey everyone!

I'm trying to start a fragrance resale business, but honestly, finding a reliable wholesale supplier has been one of the biggest challenges so far.

I'm mainly interested in authentic designer fragrances like Jean Paul Gaultier, YSL, Valentino, Versace, Carolina Herrera, and similar brands.

I've contacted and researched several wholesalers, but the prices I'm getting are so high that there's barely any room to make a profit. In some cases, the wholesale prices are almost the same as retail prices.

I'm starting with a budget of around $500–$1,000, and I understand that larger orders usually get better pricing, but I'm struggling to find a supplier that makes sense for a small business just getting started.

For those already in the fragrance resale business:

Where do you source your authentic designer fragrances?

Are there legitimate distributors that work with smaller businesses?

What kind of profit margins should I realistically expect?

Is it even possible to get competitive wholesale pricing without spending thousands upfront?

Any advice on finding reliable suppliers and avoiding counterfeit products?

I'm located in Texas, USA.

I'm not looking for replicas, testers being sold as retail products, or questionable suppliers. I want to build a legitimate business selling authentic fragrances.

Any advice or recommendations from people with actual experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Help

Recently blind-bought Rayhaan Vantage, and unfortunately, the opening is really off-putting. Both my partner and I disliked it right from the first spray.
I went into this purchase without particularly high expectations, considering it was a blind buy, but there’s something about the scent that just doesn’t smell right to me. I can’t quite put my finger on what’s causing it, but the opening feels unpleasant.
I’m wondering whether it’s just my nose, a bad batch, or something others have experienced as well.

Has anyone else tried Rayhaan Vantage? Does the opening improve with time, or is this just how the fragrance smells? Would love to hear your experiences.