Eid al-Adha Fragrance Dropshipping: Why China’s Manufacturing Gives You the Edge

Eid al-Adha in 2025 will fall on June 6. The festival is expected to bring a surge in fragrance demand throughout halal regions. During the 2023 Eid al-Adha season, TikTok Shop saw a 140% jump in GMV in Saudi Arabia compared to the two weeks before. What’s more, the order volume and the number of active products during the the season increased by 150% and 190% separately.

For global fragrance sellers seeking supply chain partners, China definitely can’t be missed with its well developed manufacturing base.

 This article will also provide practical insights into consumer preferences in halal fragrance markets to help sellers make wiser business strategies.

1. Fragrance Demand in Halal Markets During the Eid al-Adha Season

Fragrance is a staple in the daily lives of many Muslims, and halal markets have always shown strong performance. In the Q1 2025 that just passed, the perfume trade in UAE volume grew by 31.6%YoY.

The sales performance during the season is expected to rise higher, which is not surprising. Actually, roughly two weeks before the holiday, global perfume sales tend to spike by 30% to 70%. In Middle Eastern markets like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the figure can even double.

Top Trending E-commerce Fragrance Keywords:

·Eid gift set

·Attar oil

·Halal perfume

·Arabic fragrance

Fragrance Habits in Halal Markets

Though we have to admit halal markets account for a smaller portion of global perfume consumption, their per capita spending is among the highest. In countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the average annual spend on perfume is normally hundreds of dollars. 

Furthermore, the customer base of the region is already highly familiar with perfume products. And they have long maintained a strong and well-established habit of using perfume.

Though one unique cultural behavior to note is the "layering" of scents common in the Middle East. Instead of solely applying alcohol-based perfumes, people combine incense (Bukhoor), essential oils (Attar), and spray perfumes as part of their daily routine. 

While traditional roll-on perfumes, fragrance oils, and solid balms still dominate the fragrance market, the spray-based fragrances are getting popular, especially among younger consumers. 

It’s worth noting that consumers in the Middle East tend to caring about packaging sophistication than the ones in other regions. And modern packaging with Arabic design elements is gaining traction these days. If your target market is based in the Middle East, then in addition to incorporating popular design elements — such as Arabic geometric patterns, calligraphy, floral and vine motifs, metallic finishes, and jewel tones — you are advised to explore more modern structural packaging options-Drawer-style boxes and multi-layered designs are particularly well-received in the region.

Furthermore, stay updated with current trends. Environment sustainability is becoming a trend in the fragrance world. To keep up with this trend, highlight what will set you apart: biodegradable packaging, all-natural ingredients, or a production process with low carbon output, etc.

2. Understanding China’s Fragrance Manufacturing Strength

With the quick development of platforms like Alibaba, Lazada, and TikTok Shop, Chinese-made fragrances are selling widely across markets in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Russia, Africa, and Latin America. Then how is Chinese fragrance manufacturing industry is specifically like? What are the advantages of it? Keep reading.

China’s Key Advantages:

Efficient One-Stop OEM/ODM

Most Chinese fragrance factories are willing to offer end-to-end services – from filling, bottle design, labeling (including private labels), to packaging and product descriptions (in multiple languages). Samples can be delivered in as fast as 72 hours.

Integrated Supply Chain

China’s fine fragrance OEM services deeply rely on its fully integrated supply chain. Factories can cover all aspects of production, from raw material sourcing and processing to the design and manufacturing of bottles, nozzles, and packaging components.

Competitive Pricing

It’s already a globally known fact that China provides cheap products and labor services. Thanks to the obvious advantages in the labor and raw materials, Chinese manufacturers often tend to win over clients by undercutting competitors from different countries on price. 

Besides, many factories accept low MOQs (as low as 500 units), a level that's rare in other markets. If you’re starting out with a limited budget, this could save you from some embarrassing moments.

Strong E-commerce Integration

With the explosive development of its e-commerce platforms, China has taken the lead in building a complete e-commerce ecosystem both domestically and internationally. This is a trend sweeping across all products and industries in China. And fragrance industry is no exception, of course. Now most of Chinese fragrance manufacturers are capable of integrate production with cross-border e-commerce platforms. Notably, many of them also provide API-based order fulfillment, which greatly enhances the transparency and efficiency of the entire dropshipping workflow.

How Chinese Fragrance Manufacturers Can Support You:

·ODM/OEM for mid-range private labels

·Dropshipping fragrance brands

·Brand building for startups

·Gift box/fragrance bundles for holidays

·Fast fashion fragrance needs

Top 11 Chinese Fragrance Manufacturers (Guangdong):

Guangdong leads the fragrance OEM/ODM industry in China. Below is a list of 11 fragrance manufacturers based there.

·Easycare

·Qinye

·Jadan Ting

·Mays

·Gautier

·Dingguan

·Datang

·Youshang

·Aosimei

·Boxian

·Xuelei

China’s Fragrance R&D Landscape

Let’s be realistic: China currently lacks globally recognized fragrance brands, influential perfumers, and fragrance R&D institutions. It's unreasonable to expect to get the the same product quality as that of top-tier Western brands. You should understand that China’s fragrance industry is primarily positioned to serve the mid- to low-end market.

Innovation Attempts in China’s Fragrance Sector:

Artificial Intelligence

Some major players like Huabao, Mingchen, and Shanghai Jahwa are exploring digital formulation systems, automatic filling robots, batch QR traceability, and AI-powered scent design.

Sustainability

China is incorporating sustainability into its fragrance R&D and production processes to enhance its global competitiveness. The innovations include PCR recycled bottles, paper-based trays, refillable perfume bottle, plant-based alcohols and other sustainable solvents.

3. Halal Market Hot-Selling Fragrance Trends

Alcohol-Free Rule

In halal markets, alcohol-free is the golden rule. Oil-based and water-based fragrance is preferred—especially attar oils. These products come in roll-on, dropper, balm, or spray formats.

Please note that these products can be marketed for other occasions too. They appeal to sensitive groups like children and pregnant women. Additionally, the intricate formulation process adds a sense of luxury, often branded as "natural Eastern oils", people tend to pay more for it. Besides, their alignment with clean, vegan, cruelty-free, and reusable or biodegradable packaging trends also gives you an advantage if you tend to consider sustainability as one of the marketing points.

Technical Roadmaps

Hot-selling Fragrance Products

Eid Gift Boxes

The Middle Eastern market prefers luxurious and ceremonial packaging. This Eid is a good opportunity to boost perfume demand with gift box offerings. Consider applying floral and vine motifs, Arabic calligraphy, and geometric patterns in drawer-style or multi-layer formats to enhance the your consumers’ unboxing experience. Popular scent profiles include Oud, Amber, Musk, and Rose.

Premium Oud-Based Fragrances

Explore other halal market fragrance preferences

Chinese packaging factories can also provide holiday-themed one-stop packaging, including bottles, boxes, and gift sets. Most are open to low MOQs and ODM services for dropshipping as mentioned before.

Small Format Perfumes

The demand for small format may be much bigger than you expected– whether for sampling or portability. Besides travel-sized sprays, trending formats include: perfume cards, solid sticks, scented blotters.

Scented Candles

Scented candles provide an easy customization gateway. Logos, texts, or patterns can be engraved directly into the wax, making them ideal for personalized gifts. 

Marketing Differentiation Tips:

Subscription Scent Boxes: Monthly sample boxes to try the latest releases.

Theme Experience Kits: Holiday or event-specific scent bundles to create buzz.

Scent Story Cards: Describe a mood or story with each fragrance to spark emotional connection.

Scented Accessories: Perfume-infused keychains, necklaces, bracelets. Expands usage beyond traditional sprays.

4. Conclusion

Eid al-Adha presents a huge opportunity in halal fragrance markets, but without proper research and a well-planned sourcing and logistics strategy, even this golden chance can go to waste.

Dropshippers are also advised to begin preparation at least one month in advance. Choose your product categories, secure a reliable supplier, and ensure your customers receive their orders in time for the holiday.