Scento vs ScentBox
In short
Both retailers state that they sell genuine fragrance samples. Scento offers 2 ml, 5 ml and 8 ml decants with tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries. Manufacturer batch codes belong to the original full-sized bottles and are not printed on Scento decant vials.
Scento vs ScentBox, side by side
Each figure is taken from the company's own website and Trustpilot, on the date shown.
| Criterion | ScentoOur pick | ScentBox |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | EU decant & sample retailer | US monthly decant subscription |
| Ships to mainland Europe | Tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries; availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value. | In Europe, ships to the UK and Ireland only |
| Subscription needed | No — buy any decant once, no account needed | Yes — a recurring 8 ml-a-month plan |
| Sizes you can buy | 2 ml, 5 ml & 8 ml | One 8 ml atomiser per month (1 ml samples in the US) |
| Cost to try one fragrance | From €4.41 for a 2 ml decant, no minimum order | From $17.95/month (first month ~$9.72); not deliverable to mainland Europe |
| Catalogue | 1,000+ fragrances from a 200-brand sourcing roster | 1,000+ designer fragrances (their claim) |
| Authenticity | Original-bottle sourcing; the manufacturer code is not printed on the decant vial | States 100% authentic from authorised vendors; independently rebottled |
Last checked 24 June 2026 · Compared on: what it is, EU shipping, subscription, sizes, cost to try one fragrance, catalogue and authenticity.
Sources:scentbox.com·scentbox.com·trustpilot.com
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The full picture
Does ScentBox ship to mainland Europe?
ScentBox lists its shipping countries as the US, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore and the UK — so within Europe only the UK and Ireland are covered. A shopper in France, Germany, Italy, Spain or Romania can't order directly. Scento ships from inside the EU to 26 countries, tracked, with no customs to settle on arrival.
A monthly plan vs a single decant
ScentBox bills around $17.95 a month for one 8 ml scent until you cancel. Scento has no plan — order a 2 ml, 5 ml or 8 ml decant when you want one, and nothing recurring is set up.
Choosing your size
ScentBox's monthly box is a fixed 8 ml. Scento lets you start with a 2 ml from €4.41, step up to 5 ml, or take an 8 ml travel spray that fits the refillable aluminium atomiser case.
Which one suits you?
If you're in the UK, Ireland or further afield and like a monthly decant, ScentBox works well. If you're in mainland Europe and prefer to choose each fragrance and size yourself, without subscribing, Scento is the better fit.
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
Tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries; availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Authentic & traceable
Scento states that each 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 or 8 ml and live with a scent for a few wears before committing to a full bottle.
Frequently asked questions
Does ScentBox ship to Europe?
What's the best ScentBox alternative in the EU?
Does Scento have a monthly subscription like ScentBox?
How much does it cost to try a fragrance with Scento?
Are Scento's decants genuine?
Choose your fragrance without a subscription
Pick an authentic 2, 5 or 8 ml decant and order only when you want.