Online perfume and fragrance store

Shoppers buying for themselves or as gifts, including people who want niche brands or better prices than they find in department stores.

Profit on the difference between your buying price and your selling price, plus extra from gift sets, sample sets and postage options.

• Knowing fragrance families and brands
• Online shop setup and product photos
• Customer service and clear descriptions

• Buy only from authorised suppliers, as fake or grey-market stock can break brand and consumer rules
• Check how to send perfume safely, as it is flammable and carriers often limit how it can be posted
• Check Australian Consumer Law rules on refunds, product descriptions and labelling
• Check whether you need to register for GST once your turnover grows
• Check whether your council needs approval for storing stock at home

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your website setup and any sample sets. These are estimates, so start with a focused range and budget carefully.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $5,000, depending on your range, your marketing and how many hours you put in. Expect it to start small and build as you gain repeat customers.

Check that you buy only from authorised suppliers, how to post perfume safely as it is flammable, Australian Consumer Law rules on refunds and labelling, when to register for GST, and whether your council needs approval for home stock.