One best-selling products in Ciudad Del Este, are the famous perfumes in Paraguay!
With various fragrances and prices, perfumes will probably be on your shopping list in Paraguay on your next visit to the Triple Border.
With this in mind, we at Tarobá Hotel decided to provide some tips on stores that sell perfumes from Paraguay.
Check out the list of the best stores in Paraguay for your shopping!
Best places and stores to buy perfumes in Paraguay:
Monalisa Shopping
Active in the Paraguayan Imported Perfume market, Shopping Monalisa stands out on this list, due to its long years of trading in CDE, in addition to being one of the most famous shopping malls in the region.
Monalisa has a long history since 1972, and one of the products she most specializes in is perfumes in Paraguay, with famous brands such as Bentley, Amouage, Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Dsquared2 and more.
One of the most sought after is the “Perfume Euphoria Paraguai”, an icon launched by the great Calvin Klein.
Location: Av. Monseñor Rodriguez with Carlos Antonio López, 654 – Ciudad del Este
Open Hours Mon to Sat: 08am – 17pm / Sun: 09am – 00pm
Elegance Company
Focused on cosmetics and makeup, Elegância Company has a vast stock of internationally renowned perfumes and fragrances, most sought after in the region.
Quality and beauty are its mottos, it is no wonder that its vast catalog of products attracts many perfume and makeup lovers.
There you will find most of your favorite Paraguayan perfumes, so when shopping, don't forget to stop by!
Location: Edificio Victoria, Av Adrián Jara 7000, Cd. del Este, Paraguay
Open Hours Mon to Sat: 06:30 – 15:30
>> Read also: 7 Shopping Malls in Paraguay
CellShop
Being a huge and well-known store in Ciudad Del Este, Cell Shop is segmented into different sales sectors in the region.
Selling products such as electronics and high-tech items, clothes for adults, beverages, supplements, fishing and sporting goods, products for children such as toys and clothing.
The perfumery sector is another big seller at Cell Shop, with famous global brands, it is a good place to shop, especially if you want to buy something more than perfumes.
Location: Avenida Carlos Antonio López, Cd. del Este, Paraguay
Open Hours Mon to Fri: 06am – 17pm / Sun: 08am – 00pm
>> Read also: Guide to Ciudad Del Este and Shopping Paraguay!
Shopping China
O Shopping China It's another veteran in Ciudad Del Este, very popular with new visitors. This huge store has many electronic and technological products, computers, clothing and fashion, fishing and camping equipment, and of course, the cosmetics mentioned on our list, such as makeup and perfumes.
In addition to being very famous, this shopping mall is located inside Shopping Paris, which has several other attractions. Shopping China was founded in 1933 in Paraguay and has 4 other official branches, being a reference in imported products, this mall could be your next shopping destination in Paraguay.
Location: Inside Shopping Paris – Av Luis Maria Argaña – Ciudad del Este
Open Hours Mon to Sun: 07am – 19pm
La Petisqueira
La Petisqueira is another excellent tip on where you can find perfumes in Paraguay, as there are a huge variety of famous brands that you can discover, in addition to this store selling other departments.
At La Petisqueira, you can find watches, lenses, backpacks, clothes, drinks, sporting goods and of course, lots of perfumes. With brands like Carolina Herrera, Dior, Fantasy (Britney Spears), Paco Rabanne, 212 and more.
Location: AMonseñor Rodriguez street corner Reg. Piribebury, Cd. del Este 7000 Paraguay, Cd. del Este
Open Hours Mon to Fri: 06am – 16pm
American House
Casa Americana has many items for your Paraguayan purchases, such as tools, appliances, luggage, toys, fishing, sports, home and decoration, electronics, drinks, watches and the beloved perfumes.
It's worth getting to know them in Paraguay, as prices can be more attractive than those in Brazil. Find out more about Casa Americana’s super promotions and wholesale in Ciudad Del Este.
Location: Avenida San Blás 811, Cd. del Este 85867-110, Paraguay
Open Hours Mon to Fri: 8am–17pm / Sun: 08am–14pm
Nisei House
With more than 38 years of experience in CDE, Casa Nissei sells several categories and brands of perfumes in Paraguay. Highlighting several other products such as electronics, photography, technology, drinks, etc.
A huge store full of options, this differentiates Casa Nissei, which is one of the main stores in Paraguay in terms of recommendations, with original products, with invoices and good reviews from its buyers.
Location: Adrian Jara Regimiento Piribebuy corner Shopping Hijazi, 7000, Paraguay
Open Hours Mon to Fri: 6am – 16pm / Sun: 06am – 15pm
Sax Department Store
Sax is not only known as a good place to find out where to eat in Ciudad Del Este, but it is also a great store for party items, decoration, clothing and accessories, focused on fashion and luxury, with original and quality products.
Seeking variety from more than 200 international brands, Sax also sells perfumes which are a highly sought after department in Paraguay.
Location: Avenida San Blás, Cd. del Este 85867-110, Paraguay
Open Hours Mon to Fri: 8am – 17pm / Sun: 09am – 13pm
>> Read also: Where to eat in Ciudad Del Este?
Important: Opening hours and locations may be changed by their respective malls/stores.
What are the best-selling perfumes in Paraguay?
Do you want to know which perfumes in Paraguay are the favorites in the Triple Border?
Discover, according to data from the official Compras Paraguai website, who always leads the most searched rankings:
Most sought after perfumes from Paraguay!
Male:
5th Place: Paco Rabanne 1 Million Eau Toilette 100 ML.
Where is Paco Rabanne Perfume sold in Paraguay: Monalisa, Elegância Company, Cell Shop Importados, Pioneer, Ponto com, Casa Nissei, Mega Eletrônicos and Mega Importados, Bess, Kingdom, La Petisqueira and etc.
4th Place: Carolina Herrera 212 Vip Eau de Toilette 100ML.
Where Perfume 212 Paraguay is sold: Monalisa, Elegância Company, Cell Shop Importados, Pioneer, Ponto com, Casa Nissei, Mega Eletrônicos and Mega Importados, La Petisqueira, Alborada and more.
3rd Place: Ferrari Black Eau de Toilette 125ML.
Where Ferari Black Perfume is sold in Paraguay: Elegância Company, Cell Shop Importados, Pioneer, Ponto com, Casa Nissei, Mega Eletrônicos and Mega Importados, La Petisqueira, Alborada and more.
2nd Place: Paco Rabanne Invictus Eau de Toilette 100ML.
Where Invictus Paraguay Perfume is sold: Monalisa, Elegância Company, Cell Shop Importados, Pioneer, Ponto com, Casa Nissei, Mega Eletrônicos and Mega Importados, La Petisqueira, Alborada, Bess and more.
1st Place: Calvin Klein Euphoria Eau de Toilette 100ML.
Where Euphoria Paraguay Perfume is sold: Monalisa, Elegância Company, Cell Shop Importados, Pioneer, Ponto com, Casa Nissei, Mega Eletrônicos and Mega Importados, Kingdom, La Petisqueira and etc.
Female:
5th Place: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette 100ML.
Where is Dolce & Gabbana Perfume sold in Paraguay: Elegância Company, Cell Shop Importados, Pioneer, Ponto com, Casa Nissei, Mega Eletrônicos and Mega Importados, Kingdom, La Petisqueira and etc.
4th Place: Britney Spears Fantasy Eau de Parfum 100ML.
Where Fantasy Paraguay Perfumes are sold: Monalisa, Elegância Company, Cell Shop Importados, Pioneer, Ponto com, Casa Nissei, Mega Eletrônicos and Mega Importados, La Petisqueira, Alborada, Kingdom and more.
3rd Place: Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy Eau de Parfum 100ML.
Where Perfume 212 Paraguay is sold: Monalisa, Elegância Company, Cell Shop Importados, Pioneer, Ponto com, Casa Nissei, Mega Eletrônicos and Mega Importados, La Petisqueira, Alborada and more.
2nd Place: Calvin Klein Euphoria Eau de Parfum 100ML.
Where Euphoria Paraguay Perfume is sold: Monalisa, Elegância Company, Cell Shop Importados, Pioneer, Ponto com, Casa Nissei, Mega Eletrônicos and Mega Importados, Kingdom, La Petisqueira and etc.
1st Place: Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum 100ML.
Where is La Vie Est Belle Paraguay Perfume sold: Monalisa, Elegância Company, Cell Shop Importados, Pioneer, Ponto com, Casa Nissei, Mega Eletrônicos and Mega Importados, Kingdom, Alborada and etc.
A recommendation is that if you need a price consultation in Paraguay, you can search on the “Compras Paraguai” website, which already provides some prices and where you can find perfumes and other products in CDE.
How many perfumes can I bring from Paraguay?
To know how many imported Paraguayan perfumes you can purchase, you need to have some basic notions of quantities and values that you can bring when crossing the BrazilxParaguay Border.
Currently, the quota for purchasing tax-free in Paraguay is US$500,00, which is equivalent to almost R$2.600,00 depending on the value of the dollar. Therefore, to avoid paying the mandatory tax, you must stay below it.
Other customs rules are that you cannot acquire goods for commercial use. In other words, more than three identical objects are already interpreted as commercial destination and your merchandise can be confiscated and only released after paying the tax (This is in mild cases).
Therefore, as long as you do not buy more than 3 identical perfumes and over 500 dollars, your purchase is legally tax free. Furthermore, counterfeit goods without receipt or origin may be confiscated.
So go to the stores we mentioned in this article, buy original perfumes in Paraguay and leave your shopping with peace of mind.
Tips: How do you know if Paraguayan perfumes are original?
Do you know how to identify an original perfume from a counterfeit?
If not, no problem in this matter, we will also give you some basic tips on how to find out!
- Original perfumes have a thick cellophane packaging close to the box; the fake ones have this very thin layer and their shape is old-fashioned (clumsy).
- Perfect seams or seals are from original perfumes.
- The cardboard of the box must be firm and resistant, the interior shapes of the box must be perfect to protect the bottle.
- The arrow in the box must be darker and always pointing to the right, while the lighter one is to the left.
- The information on the perfume packaging must match that on the manufacturer's original website.
- Counterfeit perfumes have bottles similar to the originals, but their designs are slightly different, look closely to be sure.
- Original perfumes rarely use dyes in the composition of the fragrance, so their color will always be paler.
- Original perfume caps are completely symmetrical unless asymmetry is the design intent.
- The serial number of an original perfume must be printed in ink and will never be glued, always located at the bottom of the packaging, the serial number of an original will be the same on the bottle as it is on the packaging.
- Original perfumes usually have thin and smooth bottles, while fake ones tend to have rustic and more scruffy bottles.
Source of this information: Secrets of the World (R7.com)
Is it worth buying perfume in Paraguay?
Just like other products sold in the high street of Ciudad Del Este, to know what is worth buying there, you must analyze that perfumes in Paraguay have different prices and quality.
In comparison with Brazil, model, brand and exchange rate variation must be considered as points of analysis. Since in order not to miss the trip, you must buy something that is really financially rewarding and has good quality.
Do a price search in both countries, find your original Paraguay perfume and discover what is most worth it.
Bonus: How to go to Paraguay?
For your purchases in Paraguay, count on a competent and safe team for your transportation, count on Iguassu ComboWho organizes this and other tours in Foz do Iguacu!
Combo Iguassu is located inside the Tarobá Hotel, at its reception. Contact our team and get a quote.
Update Notes:
The borders (Paraguay and Argentina), attractions and non-essential services in Foz do Iguaçu are closed (July 2020 onwards), due to the new decrees issued to prevent the new coronavirus!
The articles on our blog may undergo changes, without prior notice, due to updates in the current scenario in Foz and the region.
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Conclusion
I can already smell the best perfumes in Paraguay on you!
After this article, you know where to buy, which are the most sought after and which original perfumes to take care of in Paraguay.
With so much information, we believe you're now ready for a commercial adventure on the frontier! Take advantage of good times to travel and discover the best of the Land of... Cataract!
For your stay, the best option is at Tarobá Hotel, we have a great location, clean, safe and comfortable rooms, leisure areas and a tasty breakfast, so come and see us when you need excellent accommodation in the city!
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