Hello, beautiful Fragrance Fam!
We've been receiving quite a few questions lately about potential tariffs on perfumes and how they might affect prices in the coming months. Unfortunately, fragrances are not immune to tariff threats, as per Bloomberg.
As your trusted discount fragrance partner, we wanted to address these concerns head-on and share what we know.
Understanding Tariffs and How They Affect Fragrances
First, let's break down what's happening in simple terms. New tariff proposals are being considered that would affect imports from various countries, including many European Union nations where premium fragrances originate.
These tariffs could impact:
- Raw fragrance ingredients (like roses, patchouli, jasmine, and benzoin)
- Packaging materials (glass bottles, atomizers, boxes)
- Finished perfumes and colognes
According to recent data, makeup and perfume imports to the U.S. from the EU reached $12.4 billion in 2024 alone. Personal care products, including perfumes, make up about 6% of potential tariff-affected goods in states like New Jersey.
Our Commitment to You
Here at Fragrance Fam, we want to be completely transparent: yes, the impact of tariff prices on perfumes and fragrances could mean industry-wide increases. However, we're committed to:
- Keeping prices as low as possible - We're already working with our suppliers to minimize the impact
- Maintaining our signature cologne discounts - Finding ways to offset potential increases
- Always offering FREE shipping - This will never change, regardless of tariffs
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Looking out for your best interests - That's the Fragrance Fam promise!
Should You Stock Up Now?
While we never want to create unnecessary urgency, there are some practical reasons why purchasing sooner rather than later might make sense:
- If you have upcoming birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays in the next few months
- For signature scents you use regularly
- Upcoming seasonal fragrances you look forward to each year
- Limited edition bottles that might be affected by both price and availability
Flexible Payment Options
We understand that stocking up can impact your budget. That's why we offer buy now, pay later financing with Affirm. This allows you to:
- Secure your favorite fragrances at current prices
- Spread payments over time
- Avoid potential price increases
- All with zero impact on your immediate budget
What Fragrances Might Be Most Affected?
Based on our industry knowledge, fragrances with certain imported ingredients may see more significant impacts:
- Jasmine-forward scents - Premium jasmine is often sourced from France and Italy
- Rose perfumes - Many luxury fragrances feature roses from specific European regions
- Patchouli-based fragrances - Including many popular woody and earthy scents
- Fragrances with benzoin - This gives many perfumes their warm, vanilla-like quality
What Fragrance Fam Is Doing
We're not sitting idly by. Our team is actively:
- Expanding our inventory at current prices
- Securing long-term contracts with suppliers where possible
- Exploring additional sourcing options to maintain quality while managing costs
- Looking into American-made alternatives for certain products
Stay Calm and Spritz On
While tariffs on perfumes are a genuine concern, we want to reassure you that Fragrance Fam is prepared. We've navigated industry changes before, and we'll continue putting our customers first through any challenges ahead.
For those who love planning ahead, now might be a good time to think about securing your favorite scents. For everyone else, rest assured we'll keep fighting to bring you the best fragrances at the best prices – that's the Fragrance Fam way!
Have you been thinking about stocking up on your signature scent ahead of potential price changes? Let us know in the comments if you're making any changes to your fragrance shopping habits – we'd love to hear your thoughts!
With love and wonderful scents,
The Fragrance Fam Team