New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Ausliebezumduft Samples

post #1 of 30
2/24/12 at 2:51pm
Thread Starter 
Does anyone know the sample 'policy' of Ausliebezumduft/First in Fragrance. I have ordered many samples from them the last few months and they all come in the same 2,5 ml sprayers but the size of the samples seem to vary with each order. The first batch I received every sample was filled to the brim so there was about 2,5 ml of juice in each of them which I thought was great especially for the price you pay, which is about 4 euros.

However, the second batch I received there was somewhere between 1,5 ml to 2 ml in each of them but the price I payed was of course the same. Then the last two batches I received , which I ordered at the same time, was a mix of 2,5 ml and 1,5 ml to 2 ml samples. Strange thing is that, for instance, I ordered several Montale samples, which are the same price and the samples were made by the same person (can be seen by the handwriting on the labels), but there was a big difference in amount of juice, some were 2,5 ml and other were not even 2 ml. That doesn't make any sense to me...

It might not seem that shocking but you pay the same price and when you order a lot of samples like I did, around 40 in the last months, it really adds up in 'lost' mls. Is there a logic in this or do they just fill these samples at random with whatever amount of juice they like. Don't get me wrong, I'm not really complaining here, I'm really happy so far with their service, the fast shipping and the friendly handwritten notes with each order but I'm just curious why there's such a big difference in sample size...
Reply
Reply

Features on Basenotes

Greatest Hits: Annick Menardo
Petals Falling From The Sky - A Report From The Cote d'Azur's Bataille De Fleurs
Basenotes Reader Awards 2013 - Finalists Announced.
post #2 of 30
2/24/12 at 3:46pm
Even at the lowest end, they pour the most generous samples of anyone. I know the inconsistency is frustrating, but I'd say be grateful for what you got. Many of us get .7ml samples from LuckyScent for between $4 and $10, depending on the fragrance. Even in your smallest sample, you are getting more juice/euro than us.
Reply
Reply
post #3 of 30
2/25/12 at 2:43am
I think it depends on how hurried the person is and/or how much remains in the bottle a the time.

One will subconsciously be conservative when the fill level is close to empty.

I'd suggest you simply mention that you're a repeat customer and would appreciate at least 2ml samples.
Reply
Reply
post #4 of 30
2/25/12 at 2:52am
From the info-page you get when you click on the "i"-button:

Quote:
Samples

Dear customer,

in our new shop you have the option to order below the product description the favoured samples. The minimum amount is 16,-Euro. That means: If you order at least 4 samples (each sample is ca. 1,5 ml - 2,5 ml), you reach this amount.
Reply
Reply
post #5 of 30
2/25/12 at 2:58am
I have just bought six samples from them and I know what you are saying as each one seems to have different amounts in. Though they are still way more generous than Luckyscent and Les Senteurs and they also give you the samples in a spray. I found them to provide a top class service all the way and I'm more than happy.
Reply
Reply
post #6 of 30
2/25/12 at 3:10am
What the man said^^^.

They also get my business on FB's because of their super service.
Reply
Reply
post #7 of 30
2/25/12 at 5:06am
Quote:
Originally Posted by jcrich View Post

What the man said^^^.

They also get my business on FB's because of their super service.

Agree 100%. Great service and very generous samples. They are first rate.
Reply
Reply
post #8 of 30
2/25/12 at 5:37am
Agree, first class service
Reply
Reply
post #9 of 30
2/25/12 at 5:50am
Off topic (?). . .

I recently ordered a batch of 10 samples from ScentedMonkey. . .only four arrived. It took three emails to get a refund. Never again.

In stark contrast: I ordered two sets of seven samples from Aedes de Venustas for $15 ea. The second order arrived on time; the first never arrived. I contacted Karl & Robert at AdV and they immediately put a replacement order in the mail free of charge! They will definitely be getting my business in the future (when I've saved my pennies up).

P.
Reply
Reply
post #10 of 30
2/25/12 at 6:04am
Ausliebezumduft is the best choice for my $ samples or FBs
Shipping time sux & not very 'trackable' to the USA but they never fail.
Only 1 mixup by shipping the wrong product but a single email corrected it with the correct one here in a flash.
Reply
Reply
post #11 of 30
2/25/12 at 7:15am
Thread Starter 
Thanks for a little voice of reason. It's just that because my first order was all 2,5 ml samples I somehow expected that to be the case with all their samples and when I noticed that wasn't the case I started to wonder. I guess subconsciously I was hoping to get as much as possible of those delicious juices...

But again, like I said before, I'm more than happy with their great service. I love that their samples come in sprayers, they have a really great selection of fragarances, are very fast with shipping and always very kind to put a personalised note with your order. They are my main source for samples and I will definitely continue to use them, no doubt about that...
Reply
Reply
post #12 of 30
2/25/12 at 7:33am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Daze View Post

Thanks for a little voice of reason. It's just that because my first order was all 2,5 ml samples I somehow expected that to be the case with all their samples and when I noticed that wasn't the case I started to wonder. I guess subconsciously I was hoping to get as much as possible of those delicious juices...

But again, like I said before, I'm more than happy with their great service. I love that their samples come in sprayers, they have a really great selection of fragarances, are very fast with shipping and always very kind to put a personalised note with your order. They are my main source for samples and I will definitely continue to use them, no doubt about that...

any chance you've done business with Essenza Nobile ? wondering how their service & shipping is.
Reply
Reply
post #13 of 30
2/25/12 at 8:05am
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SoGent View Post

any chance you've done business with Essenza Nobile ? wondering how their service & shipping is.

No, haven't done business with them yet. Did check out their site a few times, they have a slightly different selection in fragrances compared to ALZD and they didn't have most of the ones I was looking for. The samples on Essenza Nobile seem to be slightly cheaper though, but I don't know how big they are...
Reply
Reply
post #14 of 30
2/25/12 at 8:10am
Quote:
Originally Posted by SoGent View Post

any chance you've done business with Essenza Nobile ? wondering how their service & shipping is.

They are just as good. Once I had some samples get lost in the post: they sent free replacements with no quibbles. Top marks!
Reply
Reply
post #15 of 30
2/25/12 at 8:59am
Yes, they are on the same (high) level as ALZD/FiF. Those two cover about 80% of my sample needs, the rest mostly comes from ebay and trades and is usually vintage or exclusive stuff that they can't offer.
Reply
Reply
post #16 of 30
2/25/12 at 9:08am
Chiming in to say that I'm also a huge FIF fan. I was surprised to see that their prices are often better (and sometimes much better) than niche perfume shops here in London, and they don't even charge for shipping to the UK. Plus, I've found their service to be stellar.
Reply
Reply
post #17 of 30
2/25/12 at 9:17am
Ok being dumb but what is the full name of the FiF site mentioned please?
Reply
Reply
post #18 of 30
2/25/12 at 9:27am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alityke View Post

Ok being dumb but what is the full name of the FiF site mentioned please?

It's First In Fragrance, also called Ausliebezumduft. Just google!
Reply
Reply
post #19 of 30
2/25/12 at 8:39pm
I should really give these guys a chance, I hate these .7ml we get here
Reply
Reply
post #20 of 30
3/20/12 at 2:26pm
I would NOT recommend using this site if you are based in the US. I ordered $200 cologne from them two months ago and have yet to receive it. I have emailed them several times with no response. I finally filed a claim with PayPal and hope to have my money refunded by the end of the week (again, after two months).
Reply
Reply
post #21 of 30
3/20/12 at 5:51pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oupavoc View Post

I should really give these guys a chance, I hate these .7ml we get here

I know--doesn't it suck?
Reply
Reply
post #22 of 30
3/20/12 at 6:30pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Chambers View Post

I know--doesn't it suck?

yeah big time, .7ml for 4bucks or 1-2ml for 6bucks. Almost a no brainer lol
Reply
Reply
post #23 of 30
3/20/12 at 9:31pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by jcrich View Post

They get my business on FB's because of their super service.

Mine also.
Reply
Reply
post #24 of 30
3/21/12 at 2:17am
I have nine samples on the way from this company and they are so generous with the amount you get. I just could not go back to luckyscent for samples which are so very mean with what they give you.
Reply
Reply
post #25 of 30
3/21/12 at 3:46am
They are the best.
Reply
Reply
post #26 of 30
3/22/12 at 5:59am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack Hunter View Post

I have nine samples on the way from this company and they are so generous with the amount you get. I just could not go back to luckyscent for samples which are so very mean with what they give you.

I think this is the first time I have quoted myself.lol

My samples have arrived and they are this time filled to the brim. There must be 3ml in each one and some are from expensive frags like Mona's Oud and a Xerjoff. Now that is good service and it only took two days from despatch to arrive from Germany to Old Blighty.
Reply
Reply
post #27 of 30
4/5/12 at 6:27am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack Hunter View Post

I have just bought six samples from them and I know what you are saying as each one seems to have different amounts in. Though they are still way more generous than Luckyscent and Les Senteurs and they also give you the samples in a spray. I found them to provide a top class service all the way and I'm more than happy.

I couldn't agree more.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack Hunter View Post

I have nine samples on the way from this company and they are so generous with the amount you get. I just could not go back to luckyscent for samples which are so very mean with what they give you.

Personally, I feel they both have their advantages. There will be fragrances that either I'm simply curious to sample (and have no desire to purchase a full bottle) or have no need for more than 1ml of juice. That's where Luckyscent comes in.
Reply
Reply
post #28 of 30
4/29/12 at 12:45am
I'm planning a massive order with them for a split and I was curious -- have any of you requested free samples with bottle purchases? Or are their samples purchase only?

I don't mind either way, would just like to know if I should buy the stuff I want or just ask for it.
Reply
Reply
post #29 of 30
4/29/12 at 1:13am
You get three samples (up to 12 €) for free with every full bottle purchase.
Reply
Reply
post #30 of 30
4/29/12 at 1:40am
Quote:
Originally Posted by QVT View Post

I'm planning a massive order with them for a split and I was curious -- have any of you requested free samples with bottle purchases? Or are their samples purchase only?

I don't mind either way, would just like to know if I should buy the stuff I want or just ask for it.

As I recall there's a field in the checkout section where you can list the samples you want. I just ordered a FB from them two weeks ago and got two big samples (I only asked for two; didn't know you could do three!).
Reply
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home

Features on Basenotes

Greatest Hits: Annick Menardo
Petals Falling From The Sky - A Report From The Cote d'Azur's Bataille De Fleurs
Basenotes Reader Awards 2013 - Finalists Announced.