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Parts of a perfume bottle: names and functions
The main parts of a perfume spray bottle are the bottle body and neck, spray pump (also called the atomizer or sprayer), actuator and nozzle, dip tube, collar, and protective cap. The box and insert are outer packaging rather than parts of the spray mechanism.
The bottle holds the product after filling by the customer or its appointed filler, but YAMEI supplies the empty packaging only. At the top of the bottle, the neck defines how the spray system attaches. The spray pump includes the actuator and internal mechanism. A dip tube extends toward the bottle base. The collar covers or supports the neck area, and the cap protects the actuator and completes the silhouette.
Additional parts may include an inner plug, a decorative cap insert, or a label. Each part has its own dimensions, tolerances, materials, and installation conditions, so a reliable project records these specifications instead of combining components from photographs.
1. Bottle and Neck
Glass or plastic body with a defined neck finish, opening, and attachment method.
2. Spray Pump
Compatible pump mechanism and actuator selected for the bottle neck specification.
3. Dip Tube
Tube length adjusted to the internal bottle height and base geometry.
4. Collar
Visible or structural component that coordinates the neck and pump area.
5. Bottle Cap
Closure designed around internal diameter, retention, pump clearance, and final height.
6. Box and Insert
Packaging developed around the completed empty bottle assembly and its protection needs.
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Glass or plastic bottle body
Glass and plastic bottles can both be considered for fragrance packaging, but they differ in weight, feel, transparency, shape availability, tooling, decoration, and shipping conditions. The material choice must be connected to the project quantity, intended appearance, component system, use, protection, and budget. Neither material is automatically the correct solution for every brand.
The bottle body also establishes the decoration area and dimensional reference for packaging. Curved glass, faceted surfaces, flexible plastic walls, heavy bases, and unusual shoulders affect printing and handling differently. Before components are approved, the actual neck drawing or specification and representative bottle samples should be available for fit testing.
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Crimp neck and screw neck systems
A crimp neck bottle uses a pump secured around the bottle neck with compatible crimping dimensions, and a collar normally covers the attachment area. The bottle neck, pump cup, crimp specification, collar, and cap must be designed as a coordinated system, so a crimp pump cannot be selected only because its actuator has the desired colour.
A screw neck bottle uses a threaded attachment and a matching screw pump or closure. Thread diameter, pitch, seal, torque, and visible finish require review, and screw systems are not automatically interchangeable with crimp components. The chosen neck also affects the filling-line arrangements managed by the customer.
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Spray pump and dip tube compatibility
The pump must match the bottle neck and intended empty-package specification. Actuator shape, output direction, materials, gasket, finish, and attachment method affect both function and appearance. Technical compatibility takes priority over matching a visual reference, and a selected pump is confirmed through specification review and samples rather than a product photograph.
The dip tube is cut according to internal bottle height, shoulder geometry, and base shape. A tube that is too short cannot reach the lower area, while one that is too long can bend or affect assembly. Final tube length should be checked on production-representative bottle samples.
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Collar, sleeve and bottle cap fit
The component around the bottle neck is called a collar, and the same part is also known as a sleeve or shoulder sleeve. It covers a crimped neck, creates a metallic transition, or supports a particular visual proportion. Collars and sleeves are produced in aluminium, plated plastic, and zinc alloy, and can be anodised, brushed, polished, or colour coated to match the cap. Internal dimensions and installation method must suit the pump and neck, so a visually similar collar may not fit a different pump or bottle specification.
The cap requires enough internal clearance for the actuator and collar while remaining stable during handling and packing. Inner diameter, overall height, retention method, wall thickness, weight, and material influence the fit. Decorative caps and custom sleeve profiles can introduce separate tooling and MOQ, and their final dimensions must be included when the packaging insert is developed.
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Box and inner tray compatibility
Packaging dimensions should be based on the completed empty bottle, not the nominal capacity alone. Measure total height with the cap, maximum width or diameter, depth, and the points where the insert can safely support the bottle. Heavy caps and irregular shapes affect balance and removal.
The insert may use paperboard, EVA, foam, or molded pulp depending on protection, presentation, and quantity. Finger access and cap clearance matter as much as the cutout shape, and a structural sample confirms fit before printed packaging is approved.
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Why samples and compatibility records matter
Perfume bottle components can come from different production suppliers, which makes controlled specifications essential. Neck drawings, pump details, cap dimensions, color references, approved samples, and packaging measurements create a record production can follow. Substituting a component without review can change installation, appearance, box fit, or quantity.
A sample assembly confirms the components work together before the project moves forward, and decorative samples then confirm coating, printing, and metallic colour. YAMEI coordinates this review for empty bottles and packaging, and does not provide filling or finished perfume assembly.
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Prepare a component enquiry
Provide the bottle capacity, material, neck specification if known, expected quantity, target pump and cap appearance, decoration, packaging, and timing. If a bottle already exists, include clear neck photographs, complete dimensions, and any supplier drawings.
Use the perfume bottle configurator when the project begins with bottle selection, or the complete-set route when bottle and packaging are developed together. The submitted direction is a starting point for compatibility, samples, MOQ, and quotation review, not an instant component match.
- Bottle capacity, body dimensions, material, and neck type
- Pump attachment, actuator, finish, and dip tube information
- Collar and cap dimensions, material, color, and installation
- Logo decoration and coating direction
- Complete box and inner tray requirements
- Expected quantity, target market, and timing
Project Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you call the spray part of a perfume bottle?
The spray assembly is commonly called a perfume atomizer or spray pump. The part pressed by the user is the actuator, and the nozzle is the outlet for the spray. The dip tube extends into the bottle; the collar and cap are separate parts of the closure system.
Is a perfume bottle sleeve the same as a collar?
Yes. The part around the bottle neck is called a collar, and the same component is also known as a sleeve or shoulder sleeve. It covers the crimp area between the bottle shoulder and the spray pump, and is produced in aluminium, plated plastic, or zinc alloy.
Can YAMEI supply perfume bottle collars and sleeves as an OEM supplier?
Yes, as part of a reviewed bottle system rather than a loose part. Existing collar and sleeve references can be matched to smaller orders. A new custom profile follows the same tooling and minimum quantity conditions as a custom cap.
Can I enquire about a cap or pump without choosing a bottle?
Yes. Send the cap or pump reference you like and any bottle dimensions or photographs you have. YAMEI can review stock component matching after your inquiry. Custom caps start from 300 pieces plus mold fees, depending on material; existing stock components can be reviewed for smaller orders.
What is the difference between a crimp neck and a screw neck perfume bottle?
A crimp neck uses a compatible crimp pump and collar system secured around the neck, while a screw neck uses matching threads. The bottle neck and pump specification must be selected as a compatible system rather than by appearance alone.
Can perfume bottle components come from different production suppliers?
They can, but dimensions and installation requirements must be coordinated. Bottle neck, pump, dip tube, collar, cap, and packaging fit should be checked through specifications and samples before production.
Does YAMEI fill the bottles after the components are assembled?
No. YAMEI supplies empty perfume bottles, caps, pumps, collars, and packaging. Perfume liquid, formula development, filling, finished perfume assembly, and flammable-liquid transportation are not provided.