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What is a perfume decant?

A decant is a smaller amount of fragrance transferred from the original retail bottle into a glass vial with a spray. We measure each one with a calibrated syringe and label it, so you get exactly the same fragrance as the full bottle. It is the easiest way to test a scent on your own skin, through a whole day and in real New Zealand weather, rather than judging it off a paper strip in a busy store.

Which size should you choose?

• 4ml: the sampler. Enough for a good number of wears to decide whether you actually like it.
• 8ml: a few weeks of wear or a travel spray. It works out about 14% less per ml than the 4ml.
• 16ml: the signature size for a scent you already love, about 27% less per ml than the 4ml.

Still unsure? Our decant size guide walks through how far each size goes.

Testing a few at once

If you are comparing scents, the Scent Bar lets you build a set of 5 or more decants and save 20% (4 scents save 10%). Mix sizes and houses as you like. It is how many of our customers narrow things down, and here is the simple method we suggest.

Not sure where to start?

These are the decants our customers buy most: Louis Vuitton Imagination, Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait, Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte, Creed Aventus and Sospiro Vibrato.

Perfume decants NZ: common questions

Are your decants authentic?

Yes. Every decant is taken from an authentic bottle. No fakes, ever.

Is a decant the same as a sample?

Not quite. A counter sample is usually a tiny pre-filled vial or a card. A decant is poured from the retail bottle into a spray vial, so you get enough to wear it many times and form a real opinion.

Where do you ship from?

We are based in Auckland. In-stock orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 business days, with tracked delivery across New Zealand. Orders of $120 or more ship free.

Can I return a decant?

Decants cannot be returned for change of mind (see our refund policy), so if you are unsure about a scent, start with the 4ml.