Packaging Resources
Five reference guides covering the decisions that actually change what arrives on your pallet. They are written to be useful whether or not you buy from us: the clearance figures, board comparisons and file requirements are the same wherever a carton is printed. Nothing here is a sales page.
- 01
Perfume Box Size Guide
Turn a bottle into a set of carton dimensions, with the clearance rules that keep a filling line moving.
About 6 min · updated August 2026
- 02
Board and Material Guide
What each substrate does well, and why comparing quotes on gsm hides the box that is actually thinner.
About 7 min · updated August 2026
- 03
Print and Finish Glossary
Every print and finish term you will meet on a quote, and what each one actually does to the box.
About 7 min · updated August 2026
- 04
Artwork and Dieline Setup
Bleed, safe zones, color mode and fonts — the file preparation that stops a reprint.
About 6 min · updated August 2026
- 05
Lead Times and Planning Backward
What each stage of a packaging order actually takes, and which one is usually the cause of a missed date.
About 5 min · updated August 2026
Before you start
- Do I need to read any of this before ordering?
- No. Send us the bottle measurements and a rough idea of what you want and we will do the rest. These guides exist for people who would rather understand the decisions than delegate them.
- Which guide should I start with?
- The size guide, because every other decision follows from the dimensions. Board choice comes next, then finish, then artwork preparation once the specification is settled.
- Is this advice specific to perfume packaging?
- Yes. The clearance figures, common formats, oil barrier requirements and dangerous-goods notes all reflect fragrance work specifically rather than general carton printing.
- Will following these guides guarantee a perfect first run?
- It removes the errors we see most often, which is not the same thing. For anything color-critical, ask for a printed sample on your actual stock before the run — that is the only check a digital proof cannot replace.