Questions and Answers

We normally deliver within 1–3 business days after the order is confirmed. During peak seasons such as Christmas and Easter, delivery time may be slightly longer. Orders placed before 2:00 PM are usually shipped the same day.

• Postnord to parcel locker: kr 59 (free over kr 699)
• Posten – Parcel in letterbox: kr 65 (not included in free shipping)
• Bring – Parcel to collection point: kr 109 (not included in free shipping)

Yes! When your parcel has been shipped, you will receive an email with a tracking number. You can use this to follow your parcel directly with the carrier.

Some products with us are stored at a remote warehouse. These are usually delivered within 10–14 days. We dispatch from the remote warehouse on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Orders containing both in-stock and remote stock items are shipped together unless otherwise agreed. If you wish for a partial delivery, note this in the order note or contact us.

Contact us at support@parfymeparadiset.no and we will help you track down the parcel or send a new one as quickly as possible.

We currently deliver to Norway only. Stay tuned for updates about international delivery.

If a parcel is not collected and returned to us, the following charges apply: return shipping (kr 69), new dispatch (kr 69) and uncollected parcel fee (kr 70) — a total of kr 208.

You have 30 days return rights from the day you receive the item, in accordance with Norwegian consumer law. The product must be in original packaging for us to accept a return.

Contact us at support@parfymeparadiset.no to initiate a return. We will send you instructions by email. Return address: Parfyme Paradiset AS, Ekornveien 12, 1430 Ås.

We apologise! Contact us at support@parfymeparadiset.no with your order number and a photo of the product you received, and we will sort it out as quickly as possible.

Take a photo of the damaged item and packaging, and contact us at support@parfymeparadiset.no. We will ensure you receive a replacement or a full refund.

When exercising your right of withdrawal, you bear the cost of return shipping yourself. If the product is damaged, incorrect or defective, we cover the return shipping.

We accept Klarna, Vipps, Visa and Mastercard. All payments are processed securely by Dintero.

Yes, absolutely! All payments are encrypted and secure. We do not store card information, and all transactions are processed by our approved payment partner Dintero.

Yes, we accept gift cards issued by Parfyme Paradiset AS. Enter the code at checkout to use it. You can buy gift cards here.

Yes, all products we sell are 100% genuine and purchased from authorised distributors in the UAE. Read more about our authenticity guarantee.

Yes! We offer decants on selected perfumes — sample bottles of approx. 3 ml with around 30 sprays. See the range under Decants / Perfume samples.

Buy 3 decants and get 1 free with the code DUFT4 at checkout.

We have created our own guide to help you choose the right perfume. Read our guide to choosing a perfume. You can also contact us at support@parfymeparadiset.no for personal recommendations.

• Extrait de Parfum: 20–40% perfume oil — strongest and longest lasting (12–24 hours)
• Eau de Parfum (EDP): 15–20% perfume oil — most common in our range (6–10 hours)
• Eau de Toilette (EDT): 5–15% perfume oil — lighter and fresher (4–6 hours)

Read more in our Fragrance Guide & Dictionary.

Yes! We carry a selection of perfume oils — alcohol-free fragrances applied directly to the skin. See the range under Perfume oils.

Arabic perfumes contain higher concentrations of perfume oil and are built around heavy, long-lasting base notes such as oud, ambre and musk. Most Arabic EDPs last 8–14 hours. Read more in our guide to Arabic perfumes.

Oud is the heart of Arabic perfumery — a dark, resinous substance from the heartwood of the Aquilaria tree. It provides a deeply woody, smoky and animalic scent that is unmistakable. Read more in our Scent Dictionary.

Arabic perfumes are generally stronger than Western ones, but perfectly usable at work. Use only 1–2 sprays, and choose lighter floral or musky fragrances for everyday use. Save the heavier oud fragrances for evenings and special occasions.

Arabic perfumes are typically richer, warmer and longer-lasting, with ingredients such as oud, ambre and musk. Read our full comparison in our guide to Arabic perfumes.

For beginners we recommend Fragrance World Elysia Vanilla, Lattafa Angham or Elysia Marshmallow. See our top recommendations for beginners.

• Away from direct sunlight — UV rays break down fragrance molecules
• In a cool, dark place — not in the bathroom where temperature fluctuates
• With the cap on — air exposure oxidises the perfume over time
• Upright — avoid sprayers leaking

A well-stored perfume can keep for 3–5 years after opening.

Apply perfume to pulse points — wrists, neck, behind the ears and the inside of the elbows. Spray on moist skin right after a shower for extra longevity. Avoid rubbing your wrists together.

As a rule of thumb: 1–2 sprays for everyday use and work, 2–3 sprays for evenings and special occasions. Always start with less and adjust as needed.

Perfume does not have a fixed expiry date, but can change character over time — particularly if stored incorrectly. Signs that a perfume has gone off are that it smells sour or flat. Properly stored, most perfumes keep well for 3–5 years after opening.