French decant shop vs Scento

Scento vs Maison Matheis

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26supported European countries

€4.41from · 2 ml decant

In short

Maison Matheis is a French shop for hand-decanted niche perfumes in 2, 5, 10 ml, with 2 ml from €6.90, 5 ml from €12.50 and 10 ml from €20.90 in its product list. 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 Maison Matheis, side by side

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Criterion	ScentoOur pick	Maison Matheis
What it is	EU decant & sample retailer	French shop of hand-decanted niche perfumes in 2, 5, 10 ml, repackaged and sealed individually by Maison Matheis, plus discovery sets
Ships to mainland Europe	Tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries; availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.	Yes — to the countries on its list: France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, the French overseas territories, the UK, Ireland, Germany and Poland
Subscription needed	No — buy any decant once, no account needed	No — guest checkout is available
Sizes you can buy	2 ml, 5 ml, 8 ml & 30 ml	2, 5, 10 ml
Cost to try one fragrance	From €4.41 for a 2 ml decant, no minimum order	2 ml from €6.90, 5 ml from €12.50, 10 ml from €20.90
Catalogue	1,000+ fragrances from a 200-brand sourcing roster	119 single-fragrance decants and 11 discovery sets in its public product list
Authenticity	Original-bottle sourcing; the manufacturer code is not printed on the decant vial	States each decant is drawn from an original, sealed bottle

What it is

Scento

EU decant & sample retailer

Maison Matheis

French shop of hand-decanted niche perfumes in 2, 5, 10 ml, repackaged and sealed individually by Maison Matheis, plus discovery sets

Ships to mainland Europe

Scento

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

Maison Matheis

Yes — to the countries on its list: France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, the French overseas territories, the UK, Ireland, Germany and Poland

Subscription needed

Scento

No — buy any decant once, no account needed

Maison Matheis

No — guest checkout is available

Sizes you can buy

Scento

2 ml, 5 ml, 8 ml & 30 ml

Maison Matheis

2, 5, 10 ml

Cost to try one fragrance

Scento

From €4.41 for a 2 ml decant, no minimum order

Maison Matheis

2 ml from €6.90, 5 ml from €12.50, 10 ml from €20.90

Catalogue

Scento

1,000+ fragrances from a 200-brand sourcing roster

Maison Matheis

119 single-fragrance decants and 11 discovery sets in its public product list

Authenticity

Scento

Original-bottle sourcing; the manufacturer code is not printed on the decant vial

Maison Matheis

States each decant is drawn from an original, sealed bottle

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

Decant sizes and formats

Maison Matheis sells decants of 2, 5, 10 ml and discovery sets; the lowest prices in its product list are €6.90 for 2 ml, €12.50 for 5 ml and €20.90 for 10 ml. Scento sells 2 ml, 5 ml and 8 ml vials plus a 30 ml bottle decant on most perfumes from €4.41. At both shops the price depends on the perfume.

Authenticity and returns

Maison Matheis states that every decant is drawn from an original, sealed bottle and that it is not affiliated with the perfume houses. Its refund policy allows 14 days to withdraw, but a decant whose seal has been removed is not taken back, even if the scent does not suit. 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 France

Maison Matheis is based in Metz and indicates 1–7 working days to prepare an order. In France, a pickup point costs €5.50 under €55 and is free above, with delivery in 3–5 days; Colissimo to the door costs €9.90, in about 48 working hours. 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 a French shop with a 10 ml decant size and ready-made discovery sets, Maison Matheis fits that. If you want 2, 5, 8 and 30 ml decants from €4.41, 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 5 ml decant of niche perfume cost, and which sites are cheapest?

At Maison Matheis, 5 ml decants start from €12.50 and 2 ml decants from €6.90 in its product list. Scento decants start from €4.41 for 2 ml, with the 5 ml price shown on each perfume's page. Compare prices perfume by perfume.

Where can I buy a full bottle of niche perfume after trying a sample?

Maison Matheis sells decants of 2, 5, 10 ml and discovery sets. 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?

Maison Matheis states that each decant is drawn from an original, sealed bottle, 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 discovery set of niche perfumes should I choose to find my perfume?

Maison Matheis 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 return a perfume decant if the scent does not suit me?

Maison Matheis does not take back a decant whose seal has been removed, even if the scent does not suit, and return shipping is at the customer's expense unless the error is Maison Matheis's. Scento offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

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2, 5, 8 and 30 ml decants from €4.41, delivered to 26 supported European countries, with no subscription.

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