From a decant to a full bottle
The short answer
Wear the decant for two to three weeks and count how often you actually reach for it. If it earns a regular place in your rotation, buy the full bottle from the fragrance house's official boutique or an authorised retailer. A Scento decant starts at €4.41, so you confirm a scent on your own skin before committing to a full-size bottle — no subscription required.
How much of a full bottle is a decant?
Scento pours three sizes. Here is how many sprays each gives, roughly how long it lasts at a spray or two a day, and what fraction of a standard bottle it represents.
| Decant | Approx. sprays | Daily wear | Share of a 50 ml bottle | Share of a 100 ml bottle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2ml | ~30 sprays | ~10 days | 4% | 2% |
| 5ml | ~75 sprays | ~25 days | 10% | 5% |
| 8ml | ~120 sprays | ~30 days | 16% | 8% |
Spray counts are approximate — actual sprays vary with the atomiser and how heavily you apply. Percentages are simple volume arithmetic: a 2 ml decant is 2 ml of a 50 ml or 100 ml bottle.
Where to buy the full bottle
Once a decant has earned its place, buy the full size from a source that guarantees a genuine, current-batch bottle.
The house's official boutique
The fragrance house's own website or counter is the surest source — freshest stock, full returns, and the exact concentration you tested. Best for niche houses that sell direct.
An authorised retailer
A department store or a retailer the brand lists as authorised carries genuine stock, often with loyalty perks or a gift with purchase. Check the brand's stockist list if you are unsure.
Scento's role
Scento is a decant retailer, not a full-bottle shop — its job is the 8 ml decant that tells you whether the full bottle is worth buying. Across 1,000+ fragrances you can test almost anything on your own skin first, then buy the full size from the house or an authorised retailer with confidence.
Does testing first save money?
Usually, yes. A full bottle of a niche fragrance is a real commitment, and skin chemistry means a scent you loved on a blotter can turn on you by hour three. A Scento decant starts at €4.41, so the cost of finding out is small.
- A 2 ml decant from €4.41 lets you live with a fragrance for about a week and a half before you decide.
- You only spend full-bottle money on the scents you have confirmed you will actually wear — not on a blind buy that ends up shelved.
- Testing several decants for the price of one bottle is how most people find the one worth owning.
Decant-to-bottle questions
How do I decide when to buy the full bottle?
How much of a full bottle is a 2, 5 or 8 ml decant?
Where should I buy the full bottle?
Does trying a decant first actually save money?
Do I need a subscription to try before I buy?
Try it first, then buy the bottle you are sure of
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