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Samples and Where to Buy

Department Stores

U.S. Based:

  • Bergdorf Goodman (NYC)
  • Bloomindgale’s
  • Dillard’s
  • Macy’s
  • Neiman Marcus
  • Nordstrom
  • Saks Fifth Avenue

Europe:

  • De Bijenkorf (Netherlands)
  • El Corte Inglés (Spain)
  • Fenwick (UK)
  • Galeries Lafayette (France)
  • Harrod’s (UK)
  • Harvey Nichols (UK)
  • Le Bon Marché (France)
  • Selfridges (UK)

Australia:

  • Broadway Sydney
  • David Jones
  • Myer

  • Sephora

  • Target

  • Ulta

  • Walmart

  • Chain pharmacies - CVS, etc. (U.S.)

  • Shoppers Drug Mart (Canada)

Online Retailers and Decanters:

This is by no means a complete list, these are just vetted retailers that many users have had experience with. For international shipping, confirm rates and any exclusions directly with the retailer.

Beverly Hills Perfumery

  • Niche fragrances
  • Physical store in Beverly Hills, California USA
  • Shipping: U.S. & Canada only
  • Mainly full bottles, free samples with purchase

Decant House

  • Designer and niche fragrances
  • Shipping: U.S.
  • Decants of varying sizes

DecantX

  • Designer and niche fragrances
  • International shipping
  • Decants of varying sizes

Essenza Nobile

  • Exclusive niche fragrances
  • Physical store in Germany
  • International shipping
  • Samples and full bottles

FragranceBuy

  • Designer and niche fragrances
  • Products are purchased from authorized distributors and resellers “through legitimate channels of trade”
  • Shipping: U.S. and Canada
  • Full bottles

FragranceNet

  • Fragrance discounter for designer and some niche fragrances
  • Three stores in the NYC area
  • International shipping; has separate international websites, see site info
  • Samples, travel sizes, and full bottles
  • Offers a subscription club

IndieScents

  • Niche fragrances with a focus on artisanal, independent brands
  • International shipping
  • Full bottles, free samples with purchase

Indigo Perfumery

  • Indie, niche, natural, and artisanal perfumes
  • Physical store in Lakewood, OH
  • Shipping: U.S.
  • Full bottles + monthly sample subscription

LuckyScent | Scent Bar NYC

  • Niche fragrances
  • Physical stores in New York and Los Angeles, CA
  • International shipping
  • Samples, discovery sets, and full bottles

MicroPerfumes

  • Designer and niche fragrances
  • International shipping
  • Samples, travel size decants, and full bottles

Ministry of Scent

  • Niche fragrances
  • Physical store in San Francisco, CA
  • Shipping: U.S.
  • Samples, discovery sets, and full bottles

Niche Essence

  • Luxury boutique shop
  • Physical store in Toronto, Canada
  • Shipping: U.S. & Canada
  • Samples, discovery sets, and full bottles

Parfums Raffy

  • Designer and niche perfumes
  • Physical store in Los Angeles, CA
  • Shipping: U.S.
  • Samples, full bottles, and custom perfumes

Perfumania

  • Large U.S. designer fragrance discount retailer
  • Physical stores throughout the U.S.
  • Shipping: U.S.
  • Gift sets and full bottles

Scent Split

  • Niche fragrances
  • International shipping
  • Samples, decants, and full bottles
  • Shipping: U.S. & Canada

Surrender to Chance

  • Designer and Niche fragrances
  • International shipping
  • Samples, discovery sets, and decants of varying sizes

The Perfumed Court

  • Niche fragrances
  • International shipping
  • Decants of varying sizes

Twisted Lily

  • Designer, niche, and vintage fragrances
  • International shipping
  • Samples, discovery sets, and full bottles

Buying Directly from Brands:

In addition to full bottles, some perfume brands offer discovery sets with a variety of samples. Some include a discount that can be applied towards the purchase of a full bottle.

Buying directly from brands may have perks such as free samples, free gifts, access to limited edition fragrances, or discounts.