German perfumery vs Scento

Scento vs Parfinity

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26supported European countries
€4.41from · 2 ml decant

In short

Parfinity is a German niche perfumery with a shop in Kiel and an online shop. It sells 2 ml samples from €9, a box of 6 samples for €50, and full bottles, with no subscription required. Scento sells 2, 5, 8 and 30 ml decants from €4.41 and ships to 26 EU countries.

26 supported European countries

Scento vs Parfinity, side by side

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What it is
Scento
EU decant & sample retailer
Parfinity
German niche perfumery with a Kiel shop and an online shop: 2 ml samples, a sample box and full bottles
Ships to mainland Europe
Scento
Tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries; availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Parfinity
Yes — to the countries on its shipping list; Latvia, the Canary Islands, the Azores and Madeira are excluded
Subscription needed
Scento
No — buy any decant once, no account needed
Parfinity
No — samples are ordered one by one
Sizes you can buy
Scento
2 ml, 5 ml, 8 ml & 30 ml
Parfinity
2 ml samples; full bottles in the house's own sizes
Cost to try one fragrance
Scento
From €4.41 for a 2 ml decant, no minimum order
Parfinity
From €9 per 2 ml sample; box of 6 for €50
Catalogue
Scento
1,000+ fragrances from a 200-brand sourcing roster
Parfinity
1,000+ fragrances from 100+ brands
Authenticity
Scento
Original-bottle sourcing; the manufacturer code is not printed on the decant vial
Parfinity
States authorised dealer; samples filled from the original bottle

Last checked 20 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

Samples, boxes and full bottles

Parfinity sells one sample size, 2 ml, from €9. From the fifth sample it turns the order into its box of 6 samples (five chosen plus one) for €50, and it also sells full bottles. Scento sells 2 ml, 5 ml and 8 ml vials and a 30 ml bottle decant on most perfumes, so you can choose a longer wear without buying a full bottle.

Authenticity and sourcing

Parfinity says on its FAQ that all its fragrances are original and are sourced from authorised distributors or the brands themselves, and on its samples page that each sample is filled from the original bottle. Scento pours each decant by hand from an original bottle sourced through authorised European retailers.

Shipping and delivery

Parfinity says delivery within Germany usually takes 1–5 working days and to the rest of Europe 2–10 working days. According to its shipping page, German postage starts at €3.90 and is free from €100, or from €50 for samples-only parcels. Scento ships to 26 EU countries, with no customs charges inside the EU.

Which one suits you?

If you want a niche perfumery that also sells full bottles and a boxed set of 2 ml samples, Parfinity fits that. If you want a choice of 2, 5, 8 and 30 ml decants from €4.41 in one order, 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

Where can I find a trustworthy shop for 5 ml samples of exclusive perfumes?
Parfinity's only sample size is 2 ml, so it has no 5 ml sample. Scento sells 5 ml decants, poured by hand from original bottles sourced through authorised European retailers, with no subscription.
Which shops sell 2 ml or 5 ml samples of niche perfumes?
Parfinity sells 2 ml samples from €9, with no 5 ml sample. Scento sells both 2 ml and 5 ml decants, from €4.41 for a 2 ml decant.
Which shop sells niche perfume as a whole bottle after I have tested the sample?
Parfinity sells full bottles as well as samples. According to its FAQ, a box buyer gets a €50 discount code that counts in full on orders from €150. Scento sells 2, 5, 8 and 30 ml decants, so you can wear a larger size before deciding on more.
Where can I buy reputable perfume decants online?
Parfinity says it is an authorised dealer and fills samples from the original bottle. Scento says each decant is poured by hand from an original bottle sourced through authorised European retailers. Read each shop's own statements and return terms before ordering.
How much does a decant cost at Parfinity and Scento?
Parfinity's samples are 2 ml and start from €9, or 6 samples for €50 in its box. Scento decants start from €4.41 for 2 ml, with 5 ml and 8 ml sizes priced on each perfume's page.

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2, 5, 8 and 30 ml decants from €4.41, shipped to 26 EU countries, with no subscription.

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