US sample shop vs Scento

Scento vs MicroPerfumes

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26supported European countries
€4.41from · 2 ml decant

In short

MicroPerfumes is a US online shop that sells designer and niche perfume in 0.75 ml vials, 1.5 ml sample sprays and 5 ml travel sprays, priced in US dollars; for example, a 5 ml travel spray of Creed Aventus is $37.99 on its product page, while 5 ml at Scento is €23.90 (about $26.75). Scento sells 2, 5, 8 and 30 ml decants from €4.41, priced in euros with no subscription, and delivers to 26 supported European countries.

26 supported European countries

Scento vs MicroPerfumes, side by side

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What it is
Scento
EU decant & sample retailer
MicroPerfumes
US online shop for designer and niche perfume samples and travel sprays, plus full retail bottles
Ships to mainland Europe
Scento
Tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries; availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
MicroPerfumes
Its shipping FAQ lists the countries it currently ships to: the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Puerto Rico; no European country is on that list
Subscription needed
Scento
No — buy any decant once, no account needed
MicroPerfumes
No; its pages say no subscription is required
Sizes you can buy
Scento
2 ml, 5 ml, 8 ml & 30 ml
MicroPerfumes
0.75 ml vials, 1.5 ml sample sprays, 5 ml travel sprays and, on some perfumes, 10 ml travel sprays
Cost to try one fragrance
Scento
From €4.41 for a 2 ml decant, no minimum order
MicroPerfumes
Example on its product pages: Creed Aventus 5 ml $37.99; the price depends on the perfume and size
Catalogue
Scento
1,000+ fragrances from a 200-brand sourcing roster
MicroPerfumes
States 500+ fragrances
Authenticity
Scento
Original-bottle sourcing; the manufacturer code is not printed on the decant vial
MicroPerfumes
States its fragrances are 100% original and decanted from the original bottle

Last checked 24 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

Sizes and prices

MicroPerfumes sells each size as its own product: 0.75 ml vials, 1.5 ml sample sprays, 5 ml travel sprays and, on some perfumes, 10 ml travel sprays, in US dollars. The one size both shops sell is 5 ml. On its product pages, a 5 ml travel spray of Creed Aventus is $37.99 and of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille is $45.99. At Scento, 5 ml of Aventus is €23.90 and 5 ml of Tobacco Vanille is €33.90, which at the ECB reference rate of 23 October 2026 (1 euro = 1.1193 US dollars) is about $26.75 and $37.94. Scento sells 2 ml, 5 ml and 8 ml vials plus a 30 ml bottle decant on most perfumes, from €4.41. Prices differ by perfume, so compare the exact perfume and size you want.

Authenticity and returns

MicroPerfumes states its fragrances are 100% original and decanted from the original bottle. Its refund policy says it generally does not accept returns, with unopened full-size retail bottles the exception when pre-approved. Scento hand-pours each decant from an original full-sized bottle sourced through authorised European retailers, and offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

Where each shop delivers

MicroPerfumes' shipping FAQ says it is currently accepting orders and shipping to the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Puerto Rico; no European country is on that list. For those destinations it says import duties and taxes may apply once the parcel arrives, and that it does not handle these charges. Scento delivers to 26 supported European countries with tracked delivery, priced in euros; availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.

Which one suits you?

If you live in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or Puerto Rico and want a very small vial of 0.75 ml or 1.5 ml to try a designer or niche perfume, MicroPerfumes fits that. If you want 2, 5, 8 and 30 ml decants in one order, priced in euros and 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 does MicroPerfumes deliver to Europe?
On its product pages MicroPerfumes lists a 5 ml travel spray of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille at $45.99; at Scento, 5 ml is €33.90. MicroPerfumes' shipping FAQ lists the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Puerto Rico as the countries it currently ships to, with no European country on the list. Scento decants start from €4.41, delivered to 26 supported European countries.
Do I need a subscription to buy perfume samples?
No. MicroPerfumes states that no subscription is required, and Scento sells every decant with no subscription.
Are perfume samples original, and how do I pick a reliable seller?
MicroPerfumes states its fragrances are 100% original and decanted from the original 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 size should I choose to try a niche perfume, 2 ml or 5 ml?
MicroPerfumes sells 0.75 ml vials, 1.5 ml sample sprays and 5 ml travel sprays, with 10 ml on some perfumes. 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 sample, and where is it delivered?
MicroPerfumes states that it generally does not accept returns, and its shipping FAQ lists no European country among the places it ships to. Scento delivers to 26 supported European countries with tracked delivery, availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value, and it 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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