Basenotes › Basenotes Forums › Fragrance Discussion › Internet Shopping and City Shopping Guides › Europe › United Kingdom › Buying decants and samples (UK)
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Buying decants and samples (UK) - Page 2

post #61 of 74
1/13/12 at 6:57am
Quote:
Originally Posted by YEAHBUDDY View Post

We could definitely do with a UK version of TPC. Hell the rest of the world could do with a new version of TPC that isn't ridiculously overpriced.

This is true. I love those ladies at TPC, but the pricing is just insane. I have not bought from them in years.

There are lots of samples available at the Crystal Flacon, and many of the sellers there are UK based: http://flacon.ambaric.net/viewforum....8db58655656a41

Also try ScentSplits: http://scentsplits.wikidot.com/current-splits

You really need to develop a sample trading circle there in the UK. I was part of one here in the US for a few years and it was very cool. We just sent sample packs around and you would add to it as it came to you. You could make requests, etc. Great fun and a free way to try new things you might never have samples otherwise. Tough to organize, and you need to be selective about members. You cant have someone join who just collects a million samples and never adds to the pot. That frustrates everyone.

Good luck,
Slim
Reply
Reply

Features on Basenotes

Basenotes Reader Awards 2013 - Finalists Announced.
Petals Falling From The Sky - A Report From The Cote d'Azur's Bataille De Fleurs
Greatest Hits: Annick Menardo
post #62 of 74
1/13/12 at 7:02am
Quote:
Originally Posted by YEAHBUDDY View Post

Hell the rest of the world could do with a new version of TPC that isn't ridiculously overpriced.

Not directed at you, YEAHBUDDY, but it's funny how I was one of the first here to mention how expensive TPC was, while everyone else overlooked this fact and remained diplomatic...
Reply
Reply
post #63 of 74
1/22/12 at 2:20pm
Hi people, Newbie here. Just recently got into scents during the past year, Have a small collection so far but I'm interested in trying new ones, But here in the UK we arent as lucky as you US guys with sites like luckyscent/perfumesforabuck ect.. I know some of them ship overseas but there is that risk of them being damages in transition.. So to get to the point, Is there any alternative sites like those but based here in England? The closest I've gotten so far are them freebie sites which give you links to companies giving away free samples, Or I find them on ebay hugely overpriced any help would be greatly appreciated!
Reply
Reply
post #64 of 74
1/22/12 at 2:31pm
  • dnc
  • offline
  • Gender:
Welcome!

I have bought from the Perfumed Court and another BNer in the States with no issues of damage.

A UK site you can use is Les Senteurs, but they have recently ramped up their prices to £5 a sample. Not great value but, as you have found, there is not so much choice. They do tend to give 2-3 free (and top notch) samples when you buy a full bottle.

ebay is not a bad place for samples tbh
Reply
Reply
post #65 of 74
1/22/12 at 2:32pm
  • dnc
  • offline
  • Gender:
Double post
Reply
Reply
post #66 of 74
1/22/12 at 3:37pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vitamin B Complex View Post

Being a UK Basenoter is difficult.

Which is funny as basenotes is a uk site
Reply
Reply
post #67 of 74
1/23/12 at 6:55am
You can buy from here (usually Basenoters selling, some of them from UK):

http://flacon.ambaric.net/viewforum.php?f=2

or here, they have a good sample service:

http://www.ausliebezumduft.de/

Another choice is:

http://www.allaviolettaboutique.com/eng/default.aspx

Also a lot of companies sell samples in their e-shops.

If you still can't find what you want:

http://theperfumedcourt.com/

High prices but huge selection.
Reply
Reply
post #68 of 74
1/23/12 at 7:07am
Another two:

1. UK-based (limited selection of barbershop-type scents but generous samples):

http://connaughtshaving.com/colognes.html

http://connaughtshaving.com/aftershave.html

2. Germany (similar service to ALZD, slightly different range of scents):

http://shop.essenza-nobile.de/duefte
Reply
Reply
post #69 of 74
1/23/12 at 3:45pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by ChoppedGarlic View Post

or here, they have a good sample service:
http://www.ausliebezumduft.de/

+1 for this one (international site is called First In Fragrance) - I've ordered from them, and it was one of the most pleasant online shopping experiences I've ever had. The way they packaged up my order alone was a huge indication of how much they actually care about what they do. I was well impressed, and I'll be ordering from them again...

I've actually had good experiences so far ordering from both Luckyscent and FragranceX. The Perfumed Court were fine, but it took a while for the various bits of the order to all arrive...

Hope that helps!
Reply
Reply
post #70 of 74
1/23/12 at 5:20pm
Thanks for the replies guys!
Reply
Reply
post #71 of 74
1/24/12 at 4:16pm
  • TMA
  • offline
  • Gender:
Quote:
Originally Posted by ChoppedGarlic View Post

http://www.ausliebezumduft.de/.

Impressive selection of Montales there!
Reply
Reply
post #72 of 74
6/23/12 at 11:39am
Maybe shouldn't tell you all else they'll stop doing it! A few weeks back a fellow Basenoter recommended a Geo F Trumper cologne. I emailed the company asking if I could order a sample. Customer services said 'No problem'. So I tried my luck and asked if they could include a few other samples.

2 days later... A parcel arrived. There were 10 (!!) cologne samples, half a dozen shaving creams and some 'skin food'! This was all completely free by the way!

Les Senteurs are also good for a wide variety of niche frags - Creed, Amouage etc - if you don't mind paying. £5 a sample but free if you can make it to the store in London.
Reply
Reply
post #73 of 74
6/24/12 at 5:10am
Another vote for Aus Liebe Zum Duft; samples much more generous that Lucky Scent and without the customs and high shipping charges.

I always double check if the fragrance company offer sample packs on their website. It can be much cheaper than a bespoke sample service (or ebayers). All these companies offer samples cheaper;

http://www.histoiresdeparfums.com/in...ue-samples.php
http://www.juliettehasagun.com/#/eshop_en
http://www.les-parfums-de-rosine.com...php?id_prod=67
http://www.parfumdempire.fr/en/creat...ollection.html
http://www.ormondejayne.com/shop/other/discovery_set/
http://www.ineke.com/catalog/product...products_id=37
http://www.jamesheeley.com/en/
http://parfumsmdci.free.fr/index.php...=en&page&id=82


Don't forget Escentual.com do sampler packs in their 'Try B4 you Buy' program. They are also very keen to hear what customers want. If you request a certain Niche house, they will take note and I'm sure if enough people ask it will encourage them to make contact with other companies to provide a more extensive range.

I also swap on MUA for samples and decants. It can be great, I've been introduced to many fragrances that way. However swap agreements are obviously not as straightforward as purchasing and requires more work and more patience.
Reply
Reply
post #74 of 74
3/16/13 at 10:13am
I'd also endorse First in Fragrance.
Reply
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: United Kingdom

Features on Basenotes

Basenotes Reader Awards 2013 - Finalists Announced.
Petals Falling From The Sky - A Report From The Cote d'Azur's Bataille De Fleurs
Greatest Hits: Annick Menardo
Basenotes › Basenotes Forums › Fragrance Discussion › Internet Shopping and City Shopping Guides › Europe › United Kingdom › Buying decants and samples (UK)