Inside: Taking a look at Dossier, the premium perfume brand without the premium price tags.
I love perfume, it can really lift my mood and make me feel special. I love the different scents and how you can associate memories and moments with your sense of smell. But most perfumes are expensive and out of reach for many people.
Dossier are on a mission to bring premium perfumes to everyone at prices that are fair. Not only that but they are all ethically sourced, vegan, and cruelty free. No more wishing, take their perfume quiz and start enjoying!
If you are looking for a less expensive way to enjoy your favourite scents then Dossier is the way forward. Hopefully this post will help you understand the brand and what they have to offer.
Who are Dossier?
Dossier was founded with a mission to make premium fragrances accessible to everyone. Wanting to provide high-end scents without adding on the high price tag that usually comes with designer fragrances.
Based in New York, Dossier also spans over three continents and takes inspiration from all over the world. Five of their perfumers are based in Grasse, France and their nose/evaluator is based in Paris, France.
They are also on a mission to provide an eco-friendly service, with recyclable packaging on both the boxes and the bottles, plus a returns program that reduces waste by donating unwanted bottles to charity.
What makes Dossier different?
Besides the fact that Dossier create premium fragrances from Grasse, France at a fraction of the usual market price, they also have high standards for the brand and everything surrounding their business.
Each perfume uses high quality, ethically sourced and sustainable ingredients that abide by U.S. and E.U. cosmetic safety recommendations. Their perfumes are also vegan, eco-friendly, 100% non-toxic and cruelty-free so you can buy with a guilt-free conscience.
The packaging is also eco-friendly with recyclable, environmentally friendly material used for each box and 100% recyclable glass used for each bottle. Plus, if any perfumes are returned for any reason, they are donated to the charity Give Back Box so that they can be sold on to prevent waste.
What perfume can I buy?
You can choose from various scents and can narrow your search by filtering according to scent family (citrus, floral etc…) or by selecting women, men or unisex options for a generalised selection.
Each perfume listed tells you the branded name that inspired its creation. This is great if you know a perfume that you like so you can find the Dossier equivalent by filtering by brand.
Let’s take a look at some example fragrances…
Woody Oakmoss
Inspired by Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle it has a blend of bergamot, rose, oakmoss, and patchouli which creates an iconic scent, perfect for an evening.
Retail Price for Coco Madamoiselle – $105. Dossier Price for Woody Oakmoss – $29
Fruity Honey
Inspired by Jo Malone’s Nectarine Blossom & Honey it combines juicy nectarine and ripe blackcurrant to give you feel good vibes all day.
Retail Price for Nectarine Blossom & Honey – $144. Dossier Price for Fruity Honey – $29
Gourmand Orange Blossom
Inspired by Lancome’s La Vie Est Belle has a blend of jasmine, orange blossom, and orris, together with blackcurrant and hazelnut for a sensual scent.
Retail Price for La Vie Est Belle – $99). Dossier Price for Gourmand Orange Blossom – $29
Fougere Pink Pepper
Inspired by Gucci’s Guilty this is a masculine, woody, ambery scent within the masculine range.
Retail Price for Guilty – $80. Dossier Price for Fougere Pink Pepper – $29
Scent families
Perfumes fall into different scent families and most people know they family they are drawn to. I personally love fruity scents for both day and night.
Dossier create perfumes within various scent families, such as:
Floral. From fresh flowers, like lily of the valley and honeysuckle, to intoxicating floralcy, like tuberose and gardenia.
Fruity. Fruity notes most used in perfumery are apple, plum, peach, pear, berries, lychee, and pineapple.
Green. Directly inspired by nature, green notes convey a deep sense of freshness and the great outdoors.
Powdery. This is more of an effect than a well-defined family. Most typical powdery accords are made of a combination of orris, violet, rose, heliotrope, musks, and vanilla.
Head to the site and take a look at the various perfumes within in family to see if there are any brand names you recognise.
And if you’re not sure what to go for, they have put together some sets to get you started. Choose from the Bestsellers Set, the Floral Marshmallow Set, the Layering Set and many more.
How it works
Once you have browsed the online shop and found the scents that sound like a fit for you, you just have to add them to your basket and go to checkout.
You can choose up to 5 scents at a time and these will then be shipped to you so that you can give them a try. If you love them, great! But if there are any that don’t quite suit then they offer a no questions asked returns program.
Return any unwanted perfumes within 30 days for a full refund. Simple. And again, those unwanted perfumes will be donated to charity for someone else to enjoy.
Postage is free for any orders of 3 bottles or more and returns shipping is also included. Such a great service!
Keeping prices low
If you are wondering how they keep prices low then you may be better off asking why other perfume companies charge so much. The answer is simple, most perfume companies will charge a price based on the popularity of their brand or due to any celebrity endorsement they have and that can send prices rocketing.
Dossier doesn’t buy into any of that. They eliminate unnecessary packaging and advertising and simply charge what it is worth. That way, perfumes with quality ingredients can be affordable for everyone.
If you are tired of paying huge prices for perfumes or feel like you can never afford to buy perfume at all, then head over to Dossier.co to explore their range or premium perfumes, inspired by the fragrances we all know and love.