Cologne Boxes

Custom Cologne Boxes for Bottles, Minis, and Fragrance Sets

What cologne packaging is used for

A cologne is bought on its name, its bottle, and its box, often before it is ever smelled. The box has to set the mood in a few seconds, whether that is clean and fresh, dark and woody, or sharp and modern. Custom cologne boxes hold eau de cologne, eau de toilette, and eau de parfum bottles, travel sprays, roll-ons, solid cologne tins, sample vials, and discovery sets. Brands use cologne boxes for single scents, full collections, gift sets, and launch kits. A good box carries the scent name, the size, the notes, and the directions, and it protects the glass bottle on its way to the customer.

Sizes and how to measure

Measure the bottle, not the label. Take the height with the cap on, the width, and the depth at the widest point. Cologne bottles are often tall, square, or rectangular, so measure from the widest side. For a set, measure each bottle and choose a layout. Allow 1/8 to 1/4 inch per side for clearance. Send us the numbers and we build the dieline around them.

Example sizes (examples only, length x width x height in inches; your bottle sets the final size):

• Travel spray, 10 ml: 1 x 1 x 3.5
• Cologne bottle, 50 ml: 2.25 x 1.5 x 5
• Cologne bottle, 100 ml: 3 x 2 x 6
• Cologne bottle, 150 ml: 3.5 x 2.25 x 6.5
• Cologne and travel spray gift set: 8 x 4 x 6.5

Box styles and closures

A straight tuck end carton is the standard choice for cologne boxes, because it ships flat and fits a bottle snugly. A reverse tuck end keeps the front panel clean for the scent name. An auto lock bottom holds a heavier glass bottle without tape. A sleeve box slides over a tray, a drawer box creates a small reveal, and a magnetic closure rigid box suits a gift set or a larger bottle. A window carton shows the color of the liquid. These styles can be made as cologne box packaging for retail or for mailing.

Materials and thickness

Folding cartons use paperboard of about 300 to 400 GSM, which prints crisp color and holds a glass bottle firmly. Kraft board gives a natural look. Rigid boxes use greyboard of about 1.5 to 2 mm under a printed wrap and suit a gift set or a larger bottle. For mail, E-flute or B-flute corrugated mailers add crush protection. Exact thickness is confirmed for each order. Every box uses eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers, and recycled paperboard and kraft board are available.

Printing, coatings, and finishes

Print full color CMYK or match your brand with Pantone spot colors, on the outside only or the outside and inside. Many cologne brands use a dark, quiet layout with one accent color, and a different accent for each scent in a range. Matte lamination looks calm, gloss adds shine, and soft-touch adds a velvety feel. Spot UV can pick out the logo, and foil in gold, silver, or rose gold adds an accent. Embossing and debossing add texture to a name. Luxury cologne packaging often pairs soft-touch lamination with a foil logo and a rigid box. Custom cologne boxes can also carry a barcode, a list of notes, and directions.

Inserts and windows

A paperboard or corrugated insert holds the bottle upright and keeps the glass from touching the box wall. For a set, the insert has an opening for each bottle or vial. A die-cut window with clear film shows the bottle, which helps in retail. If your bottle is plain, a solid front with a foil logo may look better. A clean black or white insert makes a clear bottle stand out.

Labeling and shipping notes

Cologne is a liquid and usually contains alcohol, and carriers have rules for shipping it. Check the rules of your carrier before you ship. You supply the ingredient list, the warnings, and any required text, and we print it where you want it. We do not write or check this text for you.

Artwork and dieline

We send a free dieline sized to your bottle. Supply artwork as a vector AI or PDF file with fonts outlined and images at 300 DPI in CMYK. If you have no artwork yet, free design support and a free consultation are included, and our team can help lay out the front, the side panels, and the back from your logo and brand colors. You review and approve the artwork before production starts.

How to order custom cologne packaging

1. Order the $39 sample kit to check board, finishes, and fit. It is credited toward your order total.
2. Send your bottle measurements and your quantity, starting at 50 units.
3. Receive your free dieline and add your artwork, or ask for help.
4. Review and approve the artwork.
5. Production takes 6 to 8 business days after artwork approval.
6. Your order ships free to one U.S. address.

The final price depends on dimensions, material, printing, finishing, inserts, and quantity. The 50 unit minimum suits a first launch and a wholesale order alike.

What comes with every order

• Free shipping to one U.S. address
• $39 sample kit, credited toward the order total
• Free thank-you cards equal to the units ordered
• Free design support, free dieline, and free consultation
• Orders start at 50 units
• Eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers