Best Perfume Sampling Site?
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enjoys freebies · Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:54 am Quote

Or, a website who has the best prices on perfumes? I am in experimenting mode - as the fall approaches (I HATE to even say that - summer goes by too fast Cool

)I want to try a new scent - I do love vanilla-ish type fragrances - last winter I went through an Armani stage -

Mania (love) and Code (very much like)

Any good sites to recommend so I can try b/f I buy?

Maria Very Happy

enjoys freebies · Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:56 am Quote

If you're willing to spend a little money, I know that luckyscent.com offers samples of almost all there perfumes, and they have a lot! Prices range from $3-8 per sample, depending on the price of the actual perfume. And while that's not a "bargain" in some respects (as it is when you just get free samples for a purchase), this way you get to pick out *exactly* what you want: http://www.luckyscent.com/samples.asp

Also, you might try searching for lots of samples on ebay. Sometimes people unload all their samples at once, and you might be able to get a deal that way.

enjoys freebies · Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:52 am Quote

...or makeupalley, if you have stuff you want to swap for other stuff.

enjoys freebies · Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:57 pm Quote

www.theperfumedcourt.com

enjoys freebies · Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:11 pm Quote

lin23 wrote:

www.theperfumedcourt.com

Thanks so much for the link! I never knew such a website existed! Time to shop!

enjoys freebies · Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:48 pm Quote

lin23 wrote:

www.theperfumedcourt.com

Ha! So funny you recommended that site - I found them too!!!! Here's what I ordered (not that you asked, but I'm telling you anyway! Laughing

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D&G - Light Blue - (in a small spray sampler for my daughter - who loves it and wanted a small one for her pocketbook
Serge Lutens - Un Boise Vanille, five o'clock o gimgembre and Louve
Prada - Infusion Iris
Burberry - Brit
Guerlain Spiriteuse Double Vanille

I'll report in with my "scent"-iments! ha ha.

Maria Wink

enjoys freebies · Sun Aug 03, 2008 4:05 pm Quote

If you are interested in dupes at all Pittsburgh Street Soapworks sell samples sizes of perfumes, they are your average sample size vials with a spray.

I've ordered several times over the past few years and have been happy with my purchases.

http://pittstsoap.tripod.com/

enjoys freebies · Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:20 pm Quote

lin23 wrote:

www.theperfumedcourt.com

they are brilliant! passionate, knowledgeable and friendly

enjoys freebies · Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:41 pm Quote

Okay, an update on theperfumedcourt.com. I got my samples in like two days - in a little organza drawstring bag - so right off the bat awesome customer service.

I am also sooooo glad I got samples, b/c I think I've managed to satisfy most of my lemmings with the exception of perhaps the Serge Lutens Un Boise Vanille - I love the scent - a grown up vanill-ish type - but for whatever reason - there is no lasting power. I don't want to spend $$$$$ for a scent that doesn't at least linger!

For some reason, they did not include my Guerlain Sample and at the last minute they were kind enough to throw in a Laura Tonatto samples I was wanting - so I am expecting a couple of more samples.

If I don't fall in love - I might just take GirlieGirl's advice and purchase the Serge Lutens dupe from them for a lot less money. (Thanks GirlieGirl - I've heard very good things about this company.)

But here's a HUGE rave to the excellent customer service at the perfumedcourt - helpful, prompt, great site - highly recommend!

Maria Very Happy

Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:03 pm Quote

Other sites that offer perfume decants and/or sample programs:

Aedes De Venustas
Beautyhabit
The Posh Peasant

Happy sniffing!

enjoys freebies · Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:19 pm Quote

Yep, I was gonna recommend www.beautyhabit.com

Has a sampling program for fragrances and also for beauty products. I've had excellent customer service from them!!!

enjoys freebies · Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:05 pm Quote

I gotta say, so far I'm not terribly impressed by theperfumedcourt.com. I placed my order nearly 2 weeks ago and am still waiting on half the samples I ordered. It really surprises me because of the rave reviews they've received.

What's really bizarre is that the package that I received first is the package that shipped second. I'm still waiting on the first package that shipped. I know that lies more with the USPS than the website, but I think that's really weird.

enjoys freebies · Sat Aug 16, 2008 12:11 am Quote

Annie B wrote:

I gotta say, so far I'm not terribly impressed by theperfumedcourt.com. I placed my order nearly 2 weeks ago and am still waiting on half the samples I ordered. It really surprises me because of the rave reviews they've received.

What's really bizarre is that the package that I received first is the package that shipped second. I'm still waiting on the first package that shipped. I know that lies more with the USPS than the website, but I think that's really weird.

They had a major promotion event for whole July and part of August and I guess they had more orders than ever expected - few days ago there was an info on the web site about delayed shipping and out of stock items.

enjoys freebies · Sat Aug 16, 2008 1:42 pm Quote

lin23 wrote:

Annie B wrote:

I gotta say, so far I'm not terribly impressed by theperfumedcourt.com. I placed my order nearly 2 weeks ago and am still waiting on half the samples I ordered. It really surprises me because of the rave reviews they've received.

What's really bizarre is that the package that I received first is the package that shipped second. I'm still waiting on the first package that shipped. I know that lies more with the USPS than the website, but I think that's really weird.

They had a major promotion event for whole July and part of August and I guess they had more orders than ever expected - few days ago there was an info on the web site about delayed shipping and out of stock items.

Thanks for the info! I don't feel quite so annoyed now!

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