Fun, Cheap Finds: Vintage Atomizers

August 29, 2008

eBay is a great source of beauty buys, especially if you know how to spot fake cosmetics. Lately I've been on an old-timey kick — fancy netted hats, seamed stockings — and the auction site is a wonderful repository of vintage goodies. Perfume atomizers can be picked up for $10 or less, and many would look amazing on a dresser. Whether you fill them with fragrance or just like the way they look, here are a few auctions I've found. Happy bidding!

eBay Perfume

11 Comments

scmeggiry 4 years 37 weeks

I thought atomizers make fragrance evaporate faster than the modern day sprays with caps. For one, atomizers don't have caps. For two (HA!), the atomizer bulb is porous and fragrance can evaporate.

thoroughlymodern 4 years 37 weeks

I hadn't thought to search for these on e-bay! Thanks Bella!I've been meaning to get a couple and I almost picked up some in Venice, but they were in those cheap touristy shops and I ended up deciding against them. Although, they were pretty, so I sorta wish I had now.Here's a tip:Fragrance lasts longer if it's kept somewhere cool like the fridge, but I've never done that 'cause it's kinda inconvenient.I plan on emptying out some of a fragrance into a bottle like this and keeping it on my dresser, and then storing the rest in the fridge so it will last longer!

thoroughlymodern 4 years 37 weeks

I hadn't thought to search for these on e-bay! Thanks Bella! I've been meaning to get a couple and I almost picked up some in Venice, but they were in those cheap touristy shops and I ended up deciding against them. Although, they were pretty, so I sorta wish I had now. Here's a tip: Fragrance lasts longer if it's kept somewhere cool like the fridge, but I've never done that 'cause it's kinda inconvenient. I plan on emptying out some of a fragrance into a bottle like this and keeping it on my dresser, and then storing the rest in the fridge so it will last longer!