Decants vs. Samples vs. Travel Sprays

The cheapest ways to try expensive perfume, compared.

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Samples

Usually free, 1 to 2 ml, enough for a few wears.

Decants

Paid, 2 to 10 ml from resellers. Good for niche scents. Buy from sellers with strong reviews.

Travel sprays

Official small bottles, often 8 to 10 ml. Reliable but pricier per ml than full bottles.

Which to choose

Start free, then decant or a subscription for the shortlist, then a full bottle for the winner.

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