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But in the glittery (and sometimes gritty) world of vintage perfume bottles and vanity items, there are thousands of treasures to uncover. Each has a tale to tell and a chapter to add to your own story. Whether your curiosity is new or knowledgeable, we are all here to show and share in the delights and discoveries of our pursuits of perfume packaging and the lifestyles that started it all.
We are the world’s foremost association devoted to the education, promotion, and collection of perfume bottles and vanity items. We’re glad you’re here. Explore our site! Become a member (with benefits)! Join our enthusiastic conversations about collecting and curating these beautiful bits of history. Happy hunting!
The purpose of the International Perfume Bottle Association is to provide information and education about all aspects of perfume and scent bottles, compacts, purses, ephemera, and other related vanity items, including researching their uses, history, manufacture, and significance; to promote collecting of these items; and to promote fellowship among its members and outreach to other collectors.
The 2023 Perfume Bottles Auction will be another spectacular event orchestrated by Ken Leach. This will be an online auction facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com. Auction catalogs can be obtained by contacting Ken Leach via one of the following: Phone: […]
It’s that time of year to put on a mask and costume, throw caution to the winds, and go out and celebrate Mardi Gras! Crowds prowl the streets of New Orleans, watching parades, and catching beads and tokens. […]
Our 2023 Convention will be held IN PERSON April 27 – April 30, 2023 in Dallas, TX! Many new events have been scheduled. Get a taste of what we have in store for you! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
One of our annual convention events is Treasures Found, where our panel of experts reviews items submitted either in advance or in person, and seeks to identify the item and answer the submitter’s questions. We are NOW accepting […]
One of the benefits of IPBA membership is the Perfume Bottle Quarterly (aka the PBQ). While our archives of 35 years of PBQ issues is for members-only, we’re providing here a sample of our award-winning PBQ for non-members […]
We are delighted and honored to welcome Erin Parsons As our Keynote Speaker for the 2023 Dallas convention
The IPBA is looking for 2023 Raffle Donations for our Dallas, Texas Show! Please help with this wonderful annual convention fund raiser by providing “something special” for this event. The funds generated by this event support the […]
IPBA’s 35th convention will be at the fabulous lakeside resort: Hilton Dallas | Rockwall Lakefront 2055 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall, Texas The Lone Star Chapter is already planning a wonderful experience for you, deep in the heart of […]
To get the right information so that you can identify, insure, sell or simply appreciate your bottle you should become an educated consumer by researching your bottle or collection via several avenues – eBay, auction sites, the internet-at-large […]
International Perfume Bottle Association
Incorporated in Illinois, USA