Scento vs Aus Liebe zum Duft
In short
Aus Liebe zum Duft (also known as First in Fragrance) is a long-established German niche retailer, founded in 2000, that sells full bottles and ~2 ml samples. Sampling there means a €20 minimum basket, 8–10 business days' processing and €9 EU shipping. Scento is a dedicated decant service: 2 ml, 5 ml and 8 ml from €4.41, no minimum, shipped quickly across the EU.
Scento vs Aus Liebe zum Duft, side by side
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| Criterion | ScentoOur pick | Aus Liebe zum Duft |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | EU decant & sample retailer | German niche full-bottle retailer (since 2000) |
| Ships to mainland Europe | Yes — 26 European countries, tracked 1–5 business days | Yes — ships across Europe |
| Subscription needed | No — buy any decant once, no account needed | No |
| Sizes you can buy | 2 ml, 5 ml & 8 ml | Full bottles; ~2 ml hand-filled samples |
| Cost to try one fragrance | From €4.41 for a 2 ml decant, no minimum order | Samples need a €20 minimum basket, 8–10 days' processing, €9 EU shipping |
| Catalogue | 1,000+ fragrances from a 200-brand sourcing roster | 2,000+ fragrances |
| Authenticity | Hand-decanted from sealed original bottles; batch code on every label | Authorised niche retailer |
Last checked 24 June 2026 · Compared on: what it is, EU shipping, subscription, sizes, cost to try one fragrance, catalogue and authenticity.
Sources:aus-liebe-zum-duft.de·aus-liebe-zum-duft.de·trustpilot.com
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The full picture
A decant service vs a sample add-on
First in Fragrance is a full-bottle niche house whose ~2 ml samples support those purchases. Scento's whole purpose is decanting, in 2 ml, 5 ml and 8 ml, so you can try widely and only step up to a bottle once you're sure.
Minimum, processing and shipping
At Aus Liebe zum Duft, samples come with a €20 minimum basket, 8–10 business days to process, and €9 EU shipping — so a first taste takes planning. Scento has no minimum, dispatches quickly, and a single 2 ml decant from €4.41 is a complete order.
Sizes to try
Aus Liebe zum Duft offers a single ~2 ml sample size. Scento gives you 2 ml, 5 ml and 8 ml, including a refillable 8 ml travel atomiser — you pick the amount that matches your curiosity.
Which one suits you?
For full bottles of hard-to-find niche houses, Aus Liebe zum Duft is a trusted, long-running specialist. For trying several fragrances affordably and quickly, in the size you choose, Scento is built for exactly that.
Why fragrance lovers choose Scento
No subscription
Order a single decant whenever the mood strikes — no monthly plan, no account, no commitment.
Fast European delivery
Shipped from inside the EU to 26 countries, fully tracked, typically in 1–5 business days.
Authentic & traceable
Every decant is hand-filled from a sealed original bottle, with the batch code printed on the label so you can verify it.
Your size, your choice
Pick 2 ml, 5 ml or 8 ml and live with a scent for a few wears before committing to a full bottle.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Scento and Aus Liebe zum Duft?
Is there a minimum order for samples at Aus Liebe zum Duft?
How fast is delivery?
Which has more sizes to try?
Are Scento's decants authentic?
Try niche fragrances, no minimum, no wait
2, 5 and 8 ml decants from €4.41, dispatched quickly to 26 EU countries.