French decant shop vs Scento

Scento vs Amaru Paris

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26supported European countries
€4.41from · 2 ml decant

In short

Amaru Paris is a French decant shop with sizes of 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50 ml. Its smallest decant starts from €3.95 and its 5 ml decants from €8.95, with no subscription required. Scento sells 2, 5, 8 and 30 ml decants from €4.41, with no subscription, and ships to 26 EU countries.

26 supported European countries

Scento vs Amaru Paris, side by side

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What it is
Scento
EU decant & sample retailer
Amaru Paris
French decant shop: original perfumes taken from the brand's bottle and refilled into new, neutral atomisers
Ships to mainland Europe
Scento
Tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries; availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Amaru Paris
Yes — ships from France; EU postage €4.95 under €30, free from €30
Subscription needed
Scento
No — buy any decant once, no account needed
Amaru Paris
No — one-off purchase; an optional monthly box also exists
Sizes you can buy
Scento
2 ml, 5 ml, 8 ml & 30 ml
Amaru Paris
1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50 ml
Cost to try one fragrance
Scento
From €4.41 for a 2 ml decant, no minimum order
Amaru Paris
From €3.95 for 1 ml; 5 ml from €8.95
Catalogue
Scento
1,000+ fragrances from a 200-brand sourcing roster
Amaru Paris
1,000+ fragrances
Authenticity
Scento
Original-bottle sourcing; the manufacturer code is not printed on the decant vial
Amaru Paris
States original bottles bought through authorised channels

Last checked 20 October 2026 · Compared on: what it is, EU shipping, subscription, sizes, cost to try one fragrance, catalogue and authenticity.

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The full picture

Decant sizes and formats

Amaru Paris lists decants of 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50 ml, up to 50 ml, and also sells ready-made discovery sets. Scento sells 2 ml, 5 ml and 8 ml vials plus a 30 ml bottle decant on most perfumes, and its decants are priced from €4.41.

Authenticity and sourcing

Amaru Paris says on its About page that all its perfumes come from original bottles bought from authorised channels, and its terms state that it is independent of the brands. Scento pours each decant by hand from an original bottle sourced through authorised European retailers.

Shipping to France and Italy

Amaru Paris dispatches from France within 1–3 working days. According to its FAQ, indicative delivery after dispatch takes 2–3 working days in France and 4–8 days in the rest of the EU, with no customs charges inside the EU. Postage is €3.95 for France and €4.95 for the EU under €30, and free from €30. Scento ships to 26 EU countries, with no customs charges inside the EU.

Which one suits you?

If you want a wide range of formats from 1 ml to 50 ml and ready-made discovery sets from a French shop, Amaru Paris fits that. If you want 2, 5, 8 and 30 ml decants from one shop shipping to 26 EU countries, Scento fits that.

Why fragrance lovers choose Scento

No subscription required

Order a single decant whenever the mood strikes — no monthly plan, no account, no commitment.

Fast European delivery

Tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries; availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.

Authentic & traceable

Each Scento decant is hand-poured from an original full-sized bottle sourced through authorised European retailers — never a clone, dupe or inspired-by version. Manufacturer batch codes belong to those original bottles and are not printed on Scento decant vials.

Your size, your choice

Pick 2 ml, 5 ml, 8 ml or 30 ml and live with a scent for a few wears before committing to a full bottle.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 5 ml decant of niche perfume cost, and which sites are cheapest?
At Amaru Paris, 5 ml decants start from €8.95 and its smallest decant from €3.95. Scento decants start from €4.41 for 2 ml, with the 5 ml price shown on each perfume's page.
Where can I buy a full bottle of niche perfume after trying a sample?
Amaru Paris sells decants from 1 ml up to 50 ml. Scento sells 2, 5, 8 and 30 ml decants, so you can test with a 2 ml before moving up to a 30 ml bottle decant on most perfumes.
Are perfume decants original, and how do I pick a reliable seller?
Amaru Paris says its perfumes come from original bottles bought from authorised channels, and Scento says each decant is poured by hand from an original bottle sourced through authorised European retailers. Compare each seller's own statements, shipping terms and return rules before ordering.
Which discovery set of niche perfumes should I choose to find my perfume?
Amaru Paris sells ready-made discovery sets. Scento lets you pick individual 2 ml, 5 ml or 8 ml decants of the perfumes you want to compare, from €4.41, with no subscription.
Can I choose my own discovery set, and which shop lets me do it?
At Scento you choose each perfume and its size yourself, in 2, 5 or 8 ml, or a 30 ml bottle decant on most perfumes, and put them together in one order. Amaru Paris sells 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50 ml decants individually as well as ready-made sets.

Keep comparing

From €4.41 per decant

Try the perfume before you commit

2, 5, 8 and 30 ml decants from €4.41, shipped to 26 EU countries, with no subscription.

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