Italian niche perfume shop vs Scento

Scento vs Kyphi

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26supported European countries
€4.41from · 2 ml decant

In short

Kyphi is an Italian niche and luxury perfume shop that sells full bottles and hand-decanted samples of 2 ml and 10 ml, with, for example, 2 ml of Nishane Hacivat at €12.00 on its product page (€10.90 at Scento). Scento sells 2, 5, 8 and 30 ml decants from €4.41, with no subscription, and delivers to 26 supported European countries.

26 supported European countries

Scento vs Kyphi, side by side

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What it is
Scento
EU decant & sample retailer
Kyphi
Italian shop of niche and luxury perfumes: full bottles, plus 2 ml and 10 ml samples decanted by hand after the order
Ships to mainland Europe
Scento
Tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries; availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Kyphi
Yes — Italy €7.00, free above €50; the rest of the EU €15.00
Subscription needed
Scento
No — buy any decant once, no account needed
Kyphi
No — samples are added to the cart and bought one by one
Sizes you can buy
Scento
2 ml, 5 ml, 8 ml & 30 ml
Kyphi
Samples of 2 ml and 10 ml; full bottles of 30, 50, 75, 100 ml and more
Cost to try one fragrance
Scento
From €4.41 for a 2 ml decant, no minimum order
Kyphi
Example on its product page: Nishane Hacivat 2 ml €12.00, 10 ml €60.00; the price depends on the perfume
Catalogue
Scento
1,000+ fragrances from a 200-brand sourcing roster
Kyphi
1,062 perfumes in its product list, 992 of them with a 2 ml option
Authenticity
Scento
Original-bottle sourcing; the manufacturer code is not printed on the decant vial
Kyphi
States it is an authorised and certified reseller of all the brands on its site

Last checked 22 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

Sample sizes and formats

Kyphi sells full bottles and two sample sizes, 2 ml and 10 ml, which it decants by hand once the order is placed. On its product page, 2 ml of Nishane Hacivat is €12.00 and 10 ml is €60.00; the same 2 ml is €10.90 at Scento. Scento sells 2 ml, 5 ml and 8 ml vials plus a 30 ml bottle decant on most perfumes, starting at €4.41. At both shops the price depends on the perfume.

Authenticity and returns

Kyphi states that it is an authorised and certified reseller of all the brands on its site. Its refund policy excludes the 2 ml and 10 ml formats from the right of withdrawal, and says it will assess each case if the seal is intact and you write within 14 days. Scento hand-pours each decant from an original full-sized bottle sourced through authorised European retailers, and offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

Shipping to Italy

Kyphi ships within Italy for €7.00, free above €50, with SDA, BRT or GLS in 1–4 working days on average; the rest of the EU costs €15.00. Scento delivers to 26 supported European countries with tracked delivery; availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.

Which one suits you?

If you want full bottles and 10 ml samples from an Italian reseller, Kyphi fits that. If you want 2, 5, 8 and 30 ml decants in one order, delivered to 26 supported European countries, with no subscription and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, 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 niche perfume sample cost, and which sites are cheapest?
At Kyphi, 2 ml of Nishane Hacivat is €12.00 and 10 ml is €60.00 on its product page; the same 2 ml is €10.90 at Scento. Scento decants start from €4.41 for 2 ml, with the price of each size shown on the perfume's page. Compare prices perfume by perfume.
Where can I buy a full bottle of niche perfume after trying a sample?
Kyphi sells full bottles as well as 2 ml and 10 ml samples. Scento sells 2, 5, 8 and 30 ml decants, so you can live with a perfume for a few wears before committing to a full bottle.
Are perfume decants original, and how do I pick a reliable seller?
Kyphi states that it is an authorised and certified reseller of all the brands on its site, and Scento states that each decant is hand-poured from an original full-sized bottle sourced through authorised European retailers. Compare each seller's own statements, shipping terms and return rules before ordering.
Which sample size should I choose for a niche perfume, 2 ml or 5 ml?
Kyphi offers samples of 2 ml and 10 ml. Scento lets you choose 2 ml, 5 ml or 8 ml of the same perfume, or a 30 ml bottle decant on most perfumes, so you can start small or live with it for longer.
Can I return a perfume sample if the scent does not suit me?
Kyphi's refund policy excludes its 2 ml and 10 ml formats from the right of withdrawal and says it will assess each case if the seal is intact. Scento offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

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