Wear it for a week. Then buy the bottle.
Real fragrance, hand-decanted into glass spray vials. Test the scents everyone's talking about without spending $130 to $360 on a bottle you might not love.
Not sure where to start?
Pick a vibe for a quick filter, or take the 5-question quiz for your top 3 matches.
Shop samples
Choose 2ml for a quick test, 5ml for about a week of wear, or 10ml to keep in your bag.
Pick your lineup
Choose a box size and a sample size, then tap fragrances to fill it. The bigger the box, the bigger the discount.
Try more, pay less
Curated sets are the easiest way to find your signature scent, and they save you money.
A $360 mistake, or a $16 test?
Fragrance smells different on everyone. A paper strip in a store tells you very little. A sample lets you wear it for real, through a full day, before you commit. Tap a fragrance to run the numbers.
Full bottle prices are typical US retail and change often.
Every bottle we decant from
These are our actual bottles, photographed at home. Every sample you order comes straight out of one of them. Tap a bottle for details.
Gold labels are bonus bottles. We sometimes tuck a free sample of these into orders.
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Everything you need to know to pick, test, and wear a fragrance. Tap around.
Strength: what EDT, EDP, and Parfum mean
The label tells you how much perfume oil is in the bottle. More oil usually means it lasts longer. Tap one.
How to test a sample
- Spray on skin, not just a paper strip. Fragrance changes with your skin.
- Test one or two at a time, one per arm.
- Don't rub your wrists together. It makes the scent fade faster.
- Wait for the dry down before deciding. The first minutes aren't the whole story.
- Nose tired? Step outside or smell your own clean skin. Coffee beans don't really help.
The notes pyramid
Every fragrance changes as it dries. Tap each stage.
Where to spray
- Pulse points: neck, behind the ears, wrists
- Chest is great for the office, since it stays close
- Hold it 6 to 8 inches away
- 1 to 4 sprays for most, 1 to 2 for strong ones
Why Middle Eastern houses?
Brands like Lattafa, Armaf, and Rasasi from the UAE became huge thanks to low prices and TikTok buzz. Many are in the style of famous designer and niche scents, often for under $40 a bottle. A sample is the easiest way to see if one can replace a $300+ favorite.
Good questions
What is a decant?
A decant is real fragrance transferred from a full bottle into a smaller glass spray vial. Same juice, sample size.
Are these authentic?
Yes. Every sample is decanted from a bottle we bought and own. We're an independent seller and aren't affiliated with any fragrance brand.
How many sprays will I get?
Most atomizers put out about 10 to 15 sprays per ml. That's roughly 20 to 30 sprays in a 2ml, 50 to 75 in a 5ml, and 100 to 150 in a 10ml, depending on the sprayer.
How much should I spray?
Start with 1 to 4 sprays for most fragrances, or 1 to 2 for strong ones like extraits. Hold the vial about 6 to 8 inches away and aim for the neck, chest, or wrists.
How do I store my samples?
Keep them upright, capped tight, and away from sunlight and heat. A drawer or closet is better than a steamy bathroom.
What does "often compared to" mean?
Some Middle Eastern fragrances are commonly compared to famous designer and niche scents by reviewers. It's a guide to the style, not a claim that they're the same. These are different products from different companies.
Where do you ship?
Within the US only. Fragrance contains alcohol, which USPS treats as a flammable liquid, so we ship by ground with USPS Ground Advantage and the required Limited Quantity marking. Orders over $40 ship free; smaller orders are $5.95. Minimum order is $8.
Can I order just one sample?
Yes. You can order a single sample, starting at $4. Shipping is a flat $5.95, so adding a few more samples or building a box is the best value, and orders of $40 or more ship free.
Can I return a sample?
Samples are filled by hand, so we can't take returns. If anything arrives broken or leaking, contact us and we'll make it right.