Scento vs Notino
In short
Both ship across Europe, but they solve different problems. Notino is a large full-bottle retailer whose 'samples' are pre-assembled discovery boxes of 5 small 1–2 ml vials. Scento makes decants to order in the size you choose — 2 ml, 5 ml or 8 ml from €4.41 — so you can try one specific fragrance properly before buying the bottle.
Scento vs Notino, side by side
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| Criterion | ScentoOur pick | Notino |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | EU decant & sample retailer | Full-bottle beauty & perfume retailer |
| Ships to mainland Europe | Yes — 26 European countries, tracked 1–5 business days | Yes — country stores across the EU |
| Subscription needed | No — buy any decant once, no account needed | No |
| Sizes you can buy | 2 ml, 5 ml & 8 ml | Full bottles; sample sets of 5× 1–2 ml vials |
| Cost to try one fragrance | From €4.41 for a 2 ml decant, no minimum order | Discovery sets from about £3.40 (a multi-vial set, not a single decant) |
| Catalogue | 1,000+ fragrances from a 200-brand sourcing roster | 66,000+ products from 1,400+ brands |
| Authenticity | Hand-decanted from sealed original bottles; batch code on every label | Mainstream authorised retailer |
Last checked 24 June 2026 · Compared on: what it is, EU shipping, subscription, sizes, cost to try one fragrance, catalogue and authenticity.
Sources:notino.co.uk·notino.co.uk·trustpilot.com
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The full picture
Made-to-order decants vs fixed discovery sets
The core difference is how you try a fragrance. Notino sells pre-assembled discovery boxes — typically 5 factory vials of 1–2 ml — and full bottles, but not a single made-to-order decant of the one scent you're curious about. Scento decants the exact fragrance you choose into a 2 ml, 5 ml or 8 ml vial, so you get a proper amount of one scent rather than a handful of tiny mixed vials.
How much you actually get
A discovery-set vial is usually around 1–2 ml — a spray or two. Scento's smallest decant is 2 ml (about 30 sprays) from €4.41, enough to wear a fragrance several times and judge how it lives on your skin, with 5 ml and 8 ml for longer trials.
When Notino makes sense
Notino is excellent when you already know you want a full bottle, or want a broad sampler across many scents at once. Its catalogue spans 66,000+ products from 1,400+ brands, with fast delivery across Europe.
Which one suits you?
Choose Notino for full bottles and broad discovery sets. Choose Scento when you want to try one specific fragrance in a meaningful size, decanted to order, before committing to a bottle.
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
Does Notino sell perfume decants?
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Are Scento's decants authentic?
Try one fragrance properly, in your size
Made-to-order 2, 5 and 8 ml decants from €4.41, shipped across the EU — no full bottle required.