One of the strongest arguments for Arabic perfumes among UK buyers is value — but “value” is not just the sticker price, it is price per wear, which depends on bottle size, concentration and how much product each spray uses.
Common Bottle Sizes Explained
Sizes in our catalogue run from smaller 30ml bottles like Shamoukh (Thameen Collection) up to full 100ml sprays such as Reef 33, with some, like Lady Reef, running to 150ml.
Sprays vs Oils: Cost Per Wear
A spray uses roughly 0.1ml per spritz, so a 100ml bottle gives you close to 1,000 applications. Concentration changes the maths too — see our concentration guide for how EDP and extrait differ in how much you actually need per wear.
How Concentration Changes the Maths
A higher-concentration extrait needs fewer sprays for the same intensity as an EDP, so comparing two bottles purely on ml-for-ml pricing without accounting for concentration gives you the wrong answer.
A Simple Way to Compare Value
Divide price by (ml × estimated wears per ml) rather than by ml alone. Our Price-Per-Wear Calculator does this automatically, and our Compare Reef vs Lattafa tool is useful for side-by-side comparisons.
Buying Tip for First-Time Buyers
If you are trying a new scent for the first time, a smaller bottle is the lower-risk way to confirm you like it before committing to a full 100ml bottle.
FAQ
How many sprays are in a 100ml perfume bottle?
Roughly 1,000 sprays, based on an average 0.1ml per spritz.
Is a smaller bottle better value for trying a new scent?
The per-ml cost is usually higher, but the lower total outlay makes it the safer choice when you are not yet sure you will like a scent.
Do oils last longer than sprays?
Per application, yes — oils use less product per wear than a spray, even though bottle sizes are usually smaller.
