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Fragrance Discovery: Best Perfume Minis & Decants
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items Want to smell expensive without dropping $$$ on full-sized bottles?
This is your go-to guide for building a dreamy fragrance wardrobe on a budget. I’ve handpicked the best minis, decants, and discovery sets—from niche luxury brands to popular designe...
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Trusted Places to Buy Minis & Decants
Designer Minis Worth Snagging
Niche Fragrances to Sample Before You Commit
Affordable Smell-Alikes & Layering Options
Trusted Places to Buy Minis & Decants
Great for travel sprays & samples (include a few favs like Chloé EDP or Delina) plus they sell full size if you liked the sample/travel size.
MicroPerfumes
Scentbird is a subscription based service but it’s an excellent and affordable way to try some of your favorites and try new ones. It’s super easy to get started and you can cancel at any time without having to go through a hassle!
Scentbird
Choose from the latest fragrances from all over the world
Designer, niche and some exclusive brands
Receive a reusable protective case for your sample automatically shipped quarterly for the months of February, May, August and November. They offer a ...
LUXSB
Another great way to try new fragrances or ones you already love as a subscription service. Starting at $9.72 they have some amazing decants from designer brands!
ScentBox.com
A fantastic way to get more exclusive fragrances like Hermes, Tom Ford, etc at a great price- in a subscription service!
Purpl Lux Perfume Subscription Club - How It Works
While not decants, I literally just discovered this amazing store where you can buy amazing fragrances for men and women at an incredible price.
Perfumania
Designer Minis Worth Snagging
I have a collection of mini fragrances. I just think they’re so cute plus super convenient when you don’t want to spend a lot on your favorite scent or you want to try something new.
A feminine, powdery rose scent that’s both elegant and timeless.
Chloe Eau de Parfum Spray Mini, 0.17 Ounce
A soft floral fragrance with notes of peony and white musk, perfect for a delicate, girly touch.
Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Travel Size
A bold blend of lavender and orange blossom, offering a modern twist on a classic floral.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL LIBRE EDT Mini 7.5ml
Experience both the original and intense versions of this modern floral scent with edgy undertones.
Sephora
Includes Daisy, Daisy Love, and Daisy Eau So Fresh—playful and youthful florals in adorable mini bottles.
Marc Jacobs DAISY MINI Perfume 3 Mini Set
A curated set of four travel-inspired scents: Marrakesh in a Bottle Orange Blossom | 24, Capri in a Bottle Lemon Sugar | 14, Maui in a Bottle Sweet Banana | 37, and Maldives in a Bottle Ylang Coco | 20.
VACATION IN A BOTTLE Mini Perfume Set
Indulge in four of Kayali’s cult-favorite vanilla fragrances, perfect for layering or wearing solo.
Vanilla Miniature Obsessions Perfume Set
A delightful duo featuring the playful scents of Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 and Yum Marshmallow | 62.
KAYALI Mini YUM Perfume Duo Set
A sophisticated blend of creamy sandalwood and white florals, perfect for special occasions.
Sephora
A warm and sweet gourmand scent with notes of vanilla orchid, tonka, and amber woods.
KAYALI Vanilla| 28 Eau De Parfum Travel Spray
Niche Fragrances to Sample Before You Commit
Decants
A luxurious blend of Turkish rose, lychee, and rhubarb, offering a feminine and sensual experience.
Delina by Parfums de Marly
A captivating mix of saffron, jasmine, and ambergris, known for its long-lasting and unique scent profile.
Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
This is one of my favorites!! A fresh and fruity floral fragrance with notes of peach, melon, and jasmine, embodying elegance and charm.
Spring Flower by Creed
A woody aromatic fragrance with notes of juniper, incense, and sandalwood, evoking the spirit of the bohemian lifestyle.
Gypsy Water by Byredo
Fragrancenet.com is well respected among fragrance lovers! The offer both niche and designer fragrances. I myself have ordered several different scents from them. They offer sample sizes, travel or minis, as well as full sizes. In addition some fragr...
FragranceNet.com
Affordable Smell-Alikes & Layering Options
A romantic floral scent often compared to Coco Mademoiselle.
Perry Ellis Love
Fruity and sweet, like Mugler Angel Nova, but far more budget-friendly.
Ard Al Zaafaran Eftinaan
Warm, spicy, and smooth—a great dupe for Tom Ford’s Tobacco Vanille.
Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch
Fruity and floral, perfect for summer and super wallet-friendly.
Jean Rish Diva
KAYALI- 28 A layering must-have: brown sugar, vanilla orchid, and amber.
Sephora
A warm, gourmand scent featuring notes of pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla. Perfect for layering or wearing on its own.
SOL Cheirosa ‘62 Eau de Parfum Travel Spray
A skin-enhancing fragrance with notes of pink pepper, iris, and ambrox, designed to smell uniquely “you.”
Glossier You Eau de Parfum Travel Spray