What should I include in a wholesale enquiry?
Share the scents or product names, quantities, preferred pack sizes, delivery city or export destination, labelling needs and your target timeline. That lets the supplier quote accurately.
Wholesale
Wholesale Attar Buying Guide for Retailers
Wholesale buying works best when you plan the range, pack sizes and margin before you ask for pricing. This guide covers the questions that matter.
Plan the Range Before the Price List
Start with the customers you already serve. A gift shop, a perfume counter and a regional distributor need different assortments. Build a small core range of proven scent families, then add a few distinctive oils that give your shelves a point of difference.
For each product, note the scent family, pack size, expected retail price and the space it needs on the shelf. A wholesale catalogue is easier to compare when every item is described in the same way.
Choose Pack Sizes and Packaging
Roll-on bottles are convenient for retail and travel, while larger oils suit customers who blend or decant. Packaging affects both the unit cost and the customer experience, so decide whether you need standard bottles, display bottles, caps or custom labels.
Ask for samples or photographs of the actual packaging before confirming an order. Check that the bottle, cap and label work together and that the pack size matches your shelf and price point.
Check Quality and Consistency
Smell the oils at different stages rather than only at first application. Check the colour, clarity and packaging condition. If you are ordering multiple units of the same scent, confirm that the batch is consistent.
Ask how the supplier handles changes between batches. Natural materials can vary, so a clear quality process matters more than a promise that every batch will be identical.
Get Everything in the Quotation
A useful wholesale quotation confirms the product list, pack sizes, quantities, unit price, minimum order quantity, lead time, packing details, payment terms and dispatch arrangement. For export orders, ask for the documentation and shipping terms that apply to your destination.
Keep the quotation in writing and compare like with like. A lower unit price can be misleading if packaging, freight or lead time adds cost later. At Hikma Exports, terms are confirmed for each enquiry because they depend on the product mix and destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix products in one wholesale order?
Many wholesale orders combine several scents or pack sizes. Ask the supplier how mixed orders affect pricing, minimum quantities and lead time.
Should I ask for samples before ordering?
Yes, especially for a new range. Samples help you check the scent, packaging and consistency before committing to larger quantities.