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Quartz Bottle

With Exquisite Enamel Decoration

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“Mascotte Phénix”

by Lalique; Limited Edition – 2000

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Austrian Compact

Blue Guilloché With Bird Medallion

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Evans Mesh Purse

With Compact Top

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Czech Atomizer

With Tiara Stopper

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"Chiquita" by Romey

Advertisement - 1946

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French Pli

Black Galalith With Rhinestones and Swan's Down

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Cameo Glass Perfume

With Rubies and Sapphires

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world of vintage
Perfume Bottles
& Vanity Items

We are a collection of collectors.

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!

Our Mission:

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.

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IPBA Benefactor Program

From Collectors to Conservators — Be an IPBA Benefactor The International Perfume Bottle Association (IPBA) is proud to introduce the IPBA Benefactor Program, created to make giving more rewarding while inviting members to play an active role in […]

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Made In Chicago

In honor of the IPBA 2026 Convention being held in Chicago, we are celebrating the wide variety of perfumes and vanity items actually made in Chicago. Explore with us the variety of fragrances and vanity items, many made […]

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IPBA Reference Bookshelf

The IPBA Archives Are Growing!

IPBA Members now have access to: Full Archive of the IPBA Perfume Bottle Quarterly (back to 1988) Full Archive of the IPBA Australia Chapter Newsletter (back to 2015) Archive of the IPBA UK Chapter Newsletter (back to 2013) […]

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Our Virtual Museum is Amazingly International!

As befits an organization calling itself the International Perfume Bottle Association, our Virtual Museum of over 11,000 items is amazingly international – with representation from 36 countries!

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Why Join IPBA?

Would you like to … Learn more about your collection?  Become a more discriminating buyer?  Meet others with your collecting passion?  Learn how to care for and display your collection?  If so, this is the place!

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What Is It? What’s It Worth?

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.  That can be done via several avenues – reference […]

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