Scento vs Pafory
In short
Pafory is a German fragrance subscription: about €19 a month for one 8 ml scent (≈€9 the first month), with a minimum of 2 billing cycles and 21 days' cancellation notice. Scento has no subscription at all — buy a single 2 ml, 5 ml or 8 ml decant from €4.41 whenever you like. (Parfumado, a Dutch subscription at about €15/month, works similarly to Pafory.)
Scento vs Pafory, side by side
Each figure is taken from the company's own website and Trustpilot, on the date shown.
| Criterion | ScentoOur pick | Pafory |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | EU decant & sample retailer | German monthly fragrance subscription |
| Ships to mainland Europe | Yes — 26 European countries, tracked 1–5 business days | Yes — ships to Europe |
| Subscription needed | No — buy any decant once, no account needed | Yes — minimum 2 cycles, 21 days' notice to cancel |
| Sizes you can buy | 2 ml, 5 ml & 8 ml | One 8 ml atomiser per month |
| Cost to try one fragrance | From €4.41 for a 2 ml decant, no minimum order | About €19/month (≈€9 first month), on a plan |
| Catalogue | 1,000+ fragrances from a 200-brand sourcing roster | 500+ scents |
| Authenticity | Hand-decanted from sealed original bottles; batch code on every label | States authentic, with a filling permit |
Last checked 24 June 2026 · Compared on: what it is, EU shipping, subscription, sizes, cost to try one fragrance, catalogue and authenticity.
Sources:pafory.com·trustpilot.com·parfumado.com
Figures are quoted from each company's own website and public Trustpilot profile, checked on the date shown. Brand and marketing claims are attributed to the company that makes them. This page is for information and is not affiliated with the companies compared.
The full picture
A commitment vs a single purchase
Pafory's plan asks for a minimum of 2 billing cycles and 21 days' notice to cancel, so it's a commitment, not a one-off. Scento is a shop: one 2 ml decant from €4.41, no plan, no notice period, no account required.
What you get for the money
Pafory sends one 8 ml scent a month for about €19. With Scento you decide each time: a 2 ml from €4.41 to test, a 5 ml to wear for a while, or an 8 ml travel spray — and you can skip a month simply by not ordering.
What about Parfumado?
Parfumado is a similar Dutch subscription at around €15 a month across 550+ scents, with the same trade-off: a recurring plan rather than a single purchase. If you'd rather not subscribe at all, Scento lets you buy exactly what you want, once.
Which one suits you?
If you enjoy a fixed monthly scent and the routine of a subscription, Pafory (or Parfumado) fits nicely. If you'd rather buy a specific fragrance in the size you want, with no ongoing commitment, Scento is the simpler choice.
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 Pafory require a subscription?
Can I buy just one decant instead of subscribing?
How much is Pafory vs Scento?
What is the difference between Pafory and Parfumado?
Are Scento's decants authentic?
Buy one decant, no subscription
2, 5 and 8 ml decants from €4.41, shipped to 26 EU countries — order when you want, skip when you don't.