The classes perfume and fragrance brands need
- Class 3 Cosmetics & cleaning preparationsPerfumes, eau de parfum, perfume oils, oud, bakhoor, incense, body mists and deodorants.
Classes to add, depending on your business
- Class 35 Advertising, business & retail servicesRetail and online shop services for perfumes and cosmetics.
- Class 4 Industrial oils, lubricants & fuelsScented candles.
- Class 21 Household & kitchen utensilsIncense burners (mabkhara) and perfume bottles sold empty.
- Class 5 Pharmaceuticals & medical preparationsAir fresheners and products with a medical claim.
- Class 18 Leather goods, bags & luggageBranded bags and pouches.
Common mistakes
- Leaving out Class 35 when the brand is mainly a chain of perfume shops.
- Assuming incense burners are Class 3 — they are Class 21.
What it costs in the UAE
Official UAE fees are AED 6,500 per class, so the core classes above cost AED 6,500 in official fees. See the UAE cost guide.
Questions
Which class is perfume?
Class 3.
Which class is oud and bakhoor?
Class 3, with perfumes and incense.
Which class are air fresheners?
Air-deodorising preparations are Class 5; room fragrances such as reed diffusers and incense are Class 3.