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Sample and discovery sets directly from the perfume house:
Olfactive Studio – Sample set of four 1.2 ml spray samples for 6 euros or $8, and a Discovery Kit that includes all five fragrances in 4 ml spray vials for 35 euros or $55 shipped worldwide with some exclusions. No shipping to US or Canada.
Parfums d’Empire – Discovery set of of all 13 scents in 2ml spray samples for 22 euros shipped worldwide.
Histoires des Parfums – Six 2ml sample vials of your choice for 10 euros shipped worldwide (refundable with 120ml bottle purchase).
Juliette Has a Gun – Discovery set of nine 2ml vials for 10 euros shipped worldwide with some exclusions (refundable with any purchase within 2 months).
Maison Francis Kurkdjian – Your choice of four 2ml spray samples for 12 euros shipped worldwide.
Atelier Cologne – Sample set of all 11 fragrances in non-spray vials for $15 or $3 per individual sample. Shipped worldwide.
Slumberhouse – Sample suite of four 2ml glass vials for $20 + shipping worldwide.
Memo Paris – Two different sample sets of four 2ml samples for 4 euros each + shipping to select countries. No shipping to US or Canada.
Keiko Mecheri – Five 2.5 ml spray samples of your choice for $18 shipped in North America, + shipping for International.
Illuminum – ‘Haute Perfume’ or ‘Vaporizer’ sample set of sixteen 1.5 ml sample vials for 25 pounds + shipping worldwide.
Etat Libre D’Orange – Discovery Coffret of all 27 of their scents in 1.5 ml vials for 49 euros + shipping worldwide (also see escentual.com below who give a voucher with purchase of this set). Individual samples for 3 euros each + shipping.
Huitieme Art Parfums – Discovery set of ten 2ml spray samples for 24 euros + vat + shipping to select countries worldwide.
Spadaro – 2 ml samples of all three scents for $10 shipped worldwide.
Olympic Orchids – Deluxe sample box including twenty 2ml sample vials for $40 shipped in North America.
Ysuzac – Samples a la carte: your choice of any six 2ml spray samples for 5 euros each + shipping worldwide.
Tauer – Discovery set: your choice of five 1.5 ml spray samples for $32.90 to the US, 31 euros to France, and 25.40 euros shipped to Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Individual samples also available.
Neela Vermeire – 2ml samples of all three scents for 22 euros shipped worldwide.
Sonoma Scent Studio – Gift set of ten 1ml sample vials for $40 shipped in the US.
Heeley - Individual 2 ml samples of any of their nine fragrances for 3 euros each + shipping worldwide.
Le Labo – Individual samples for $6 each ($12 for City Exclusives) shipped. Discovery set of three 5ml sprays for $58.00.
Carner Barcelona – Individual 2.5 ml spray samples for 5 euros each shipped worldwide.
Tallulah Jane Naturals – Three 1.7ml spray samples for $15 shipped worldwide.
Osmia Organics – Up to five 1ml dab samples of perfume concentrate or perfume oil for $2 each + shipping to select countries worldwide.
PK Perfumes – Discovery set of all twelve fragrances for $25 + shipping worldwide.
Czech & Speakle – Sample pack of ten samples for 2.50 pounds + shipping worldwide. 5 pound gift voucher with purchase.
Ineke – Deluxe sample collection: Gift box of 1.5ml samples of all 8 perfumes for $25 shipped in North America, fully redeemable against future purchase.
Les Nez – Sample set of four 2.5 ml spray samples for $22.40 + VAT shipped worldwide.
Smell Bent – Sample pack of five 4ml travel sprays (premium scents 2ml) for $28 + shipping, worldwide.
Siovohle – Individual samples starting at $4 each shipped worldwide from the US (international on a case by case basis.)
Providence Perfume Company: Sample Coffret Set of ten deluxe sample sprays for $68 + (expensive) shipping worldwide. Individual samples $7 – $12.
Penhaligon’s – Scent Library of ten sample vials of their most popular men’s and women’s scents for $25 + shipping. Also available at beautyencounter.com.
Ormonde Jayne – Discovery set of twelve 2ml spray samples for 48 pounds shipped worldwide.
Sarah Horowitz Parfums – Discovery sets of 1ml vials from $9 – $21.50 plus shipping in North America.
Aftelier – Individual 1ml spray samples for $6 each ($15 minimum) + shipping, worldwide.
1000 Flowers – Sample pack of three sample vials for $21 CAD + shipping worldwide.
Cognoscenti – Sample set of three 1ml sample vials for $12 + shipping worldwide.
Imaginary Authors – ‘Bookshelf’ of seven 2ml spray samples for $35 + shipping worldwide.
Les Parfums de Rosine – Sample set of all fifteen scents in vials for 25 euros shipped worldwide.
Lorenzo Villoresi Firenze – Individual 2ml spray samples for 3.40 euros each + shipping to select countries worldwide.
Kerosene – (kerosene.bigcartel.com) Sample set of all eight fragrances in 2ml vials for $38 + shipping worldwide.
By Killian – ‘Velvet Pouch’ sample set of ten 1.5 spray samples for 25 euros + Vat shipped to select European countries. Set of five samples also available for 15 euros + Vat.
Amouage – Boxed sample set of twelve spray samples – women’s or men’s set for 72 euros + shipping.
Purdistance – Boxed sample set of four 2ml spray samples for $59 shipped worldwide.
Houses with a sample policy that isn’t on their website:
Frederic Malle – If you phone the NY store, they will send you three samples of your choice for a handling fee of $20.
Serge Lutens – If you email them, write them, or phone them, they will send you a ‘book’ of their wax samples (Petit Livre des Salons) and possibly a spray sample of a current scent. (They’ve been very accommodating on two occasions for me but some have not had luck, fyi.)
Robert Piguet – If you email them, they will send you any samples of your choice for $3 each + $15 shipping.
Hermes – If you send them a thoughtful email, they will send you any sample you ask for (though I’ve heard they’re more helpful in North America than in Europe).
In all these cases, the stores will be most accommodating if you sound like you intend to buy. Keep that in mind when you craft your email/call.
When you can’t get sample sets directly from the house, these are the options:
Niche perfume e-stores that offer sample sets and individual samples:
theperumeshoppe.com – Prepackaged sample sets of five (vial and spray) samples of these brands: Agonist Sample Set $35, Amouage Sample Set $35, Bois Sample Set $20, Carthusia Sample Set $25, Comptoir Sud Pacifique Sample Set $20, A E Courday Sample Set $25, Etro Sample Set $20, Frapin Sample Set $20, Histoires de Parfums Sample Set $20, Keiko Mecheri Sample Set $25, Lorenzo Villoresi Sample Set $20, L’Artisan Sample Set $20, Montale Sample Set $20, Parfumerie Generale Sample Set $25, Parfums d’Empire Sample Set $25, Phaedon Sample Set $25, Parfums de Nicolai Sample Set $20, Penhaligon’s Sample Set $20, Purdistance individual samples $10, Ramon Monegal Sample Set $30, Serge Lutens Spray Sample Set $25, Yosh Sample Set $20.
Or choose five individual 1ml dab samples of any fragrance they carry for $20. All prices include shipping worldwide.
ausliebezumduft.de (First in Fragrance)- Lorenzo Villoresi Sample Set of sixteen 1.5 spray samples for 45 euros, Vero Profumo sample set of all three scents in 2ml samples of Eau de Parfum (9 euros) or Extrait de Parfum (11 euros), Puredistance boxed sample coffret of three scents for 25 euros, Amouage boxed sample sets for men and women (six 2ml spray samples) for 45 euros. All prices + shipping worldwide.
europerfumes.com – Montale sample sets by theme (Aouds, Roses and Flowers, Woods and Musks etc.), seven manufacturer vial samples for $10 + shipping worldwide ($10 refunded if you purchase a full bottle). Amouage boxed sample sets for men and women (six 2ml spray samples for $50) and mixed (ten 2ml spray samples for $75) + shipping worldwide.
parfum1.com – Discovery Pack of eleven 2ml vial samples of L’Artisan fragrances $45, Discovery Pack of eleven 2ml vial samples of M. Micallef women’s fragrances $49, Discovery Pack of eleven 2ml vial samples of M. Micallef men’s fragrances $47, Amouage sampler of six 2ml spray samples $50 and some individual samples for Slumberhouse, M.Micallef and Mary Greenwell. All + shipping duties and taxes to many international destinations.
beautyhabit.com – Sample pack of any three fragrances they carry for $15 shipped in the US. Includes a $10 coupon good towards a full size version of one of the sampled items (coupon expires 60 days after issued). Prepackaged manufacturer’s sample sets of Ineke, Linari, Penhaligon’s and Tocca $15 – $25. All + shipping internationally.
luckyscent.com – Individual 0.7 ml samples of practically every fragrance they carry for $3 – $8 depending on the scent, + shipping. They also have these sample sets: Yosh Sample Suite of six 0.7ml dab samples for $30, Decinnal Sample Set of four 1ml sample sprays for $18, Purdistance Sample Set of four 2ml sample sprays in a gift box for $60. All + shipping worldwide.
minnewyork.com – Sample Program: Order individual dab samples (probably about 0.7 ml) of practically every fragrance they carry for $5 each shipped worldwide. Also available: Amouage boxed sample set of ten 2ml sample sprays for $75 + (expensive) shipping worldwide.
Aedes de Venustas (aedes.com) – Sample Program: Choose any 7 fragrance samples (manufacturers) for $20 inclucing shipping (US only) and get a code for $5 off your next order.
b-glowing.com – Fragrance flights of six 1.5 ml mixed niche samples for $18. Comes with a special 20% coupon code towards a full size purchase. Also, individual samples of some of the scents they carry (click on the scent you’re interested in and it will be an option, or not). All + shipping worldwide.
escentual.com – Etat Libre d’Orange – Discovery set of twenty-five 1.5ml samples and a poster for 24.95 pounds + shipping (UK only). You also get a voucher for 24.95 pounds toward a full bottle purchase.
Sample and decant sites:
surrendertochance.com – Vast selection, curated sets, owned and operated by Patty of Perfume Posse. Monthly discounts if you sign up for the newsletter.
theperfumedcourt.com – Vast selection, curated sets, once owned and operated by Patty of Perfume Posse. Monthly volume discount codes if you sign up for the newsletter.
myperfumesamples.com – Large selection of predominately designer fragrances. Good prices, free shipping over $50 in the US.
decantshop.com - a newer site with a smaller selection of niche and designer, good prices and free shipping over $50 to US and Canada, free over $75 international.

Hey guys,

sounds crazy, but how does one be a perfumer ?

To be perfume seller is one thing, but to be a perfume maker ? where or how does one start ? looks like a interesting job.

curious.

can you compare between those 2 i mentioned?

My Recent purchases just reached me

- Odin New York 03 Century
- Frederic Malle Dries Van Noten par
- Eight & Bob

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found another very underrated frag at parkson today...
lanvin avant garde...really nice bottle too. price rm290 for 100ml.
sweet, tobacco, warm..

Hi, is there any perfume that probably last longer, say at least morning to evening? My Acqua Di Gio only last 1-2 hours. I know it might be my chemistry. But is there any generally long lasting perfume?

Bro.. I.could not agree more with u... ES parfum is really not for hippes, more towards realiable gentleman... I also get the root beer note too... It not that dark compare to Encre Noire as I dont get that ink vibe here... Magnetic cap is an added bonus...

Opening quite similar with.the ori ES but thats where all the similarity end lol... Quite similar with pour monsieur concentre... If not I sure get this... Both are love at first sniff.. And will bring ur olfactory level higher lol

My priced collection

i had LIDGE sometime ago..just curious whats the hype its all about..
wear it for 3 days and still dont get it..same feeling with dior homme intense..not a cacao fan i guess
sold it to my customer - an arabic guy bought it..phew..

anyone can give me a review for lacoste white, i'm kinda interested with that perfume

Came in the mail today from kelthuzad. Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum. Took PosLambat 3 working days to deliver. The scent is very dry. Just as how I remember it.

Bro... The extreme intense version u r refering to the black bottle, right? I cant find any of these

Personally,I prefer A*Men all the way. We all know the love & hate story of A*Men.  I Love the smell...drool    1 of my go-to-scents for nite-out, cooler days, special occasions & when got young gals told me i smelled so good & so MAN...enuf said. 

I just bought Animale x2 abt a month+ ago. A cheapo blind buy anyway. Smell nice? well, not bad la but it lacks the sparks i'm looking for. Its doesn't excite me. Try to find the sparks with each use but.... So its just a ok lo for me.  Somewhat disappointed with it...probably due to many overwhelming positives reviews about it.  I dun see much similarity with A*Men.  2 different animals so to speak...1 a beast-ly tiger & the other a Sang Kancil (?)    Also, longevity and projection is so-so only on my skin.  If anyone who had tried it & liking it & works better on u, i would let it go. Used abt 10% of the juice only. Just not the one for me.

Now I'm into 5th hour plus of wearing. Myrrh has moved to background. What I smell mostly now is Encre Noire's vetiver. The scent is still present although it's closer to skin.