US decant shop vs Scento

Scento vs ScentSplit

85,000+members
26supported European countries
€4.41from · 2 ml decant

In short

ScentSplit is a US online shop, founded in 2015, that sells perfume samples and decants of 1, 2, 5 and 9 ml, priced in US dollars; for example, 2 ml of Creed Aventus is $12.99 on its product page, while 2 ml at Scento is €9.95 (about $11.14). 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 ScentSplit, side by side

Each figure is taken from the company's own website, on the date shown.

What it is
Scento
EU decant & sample retailer
ScentSplit
US online shop for niche and designer perfume samples and decants, plus 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.
ScentSplit
Ships internationally by FedEx at one flat rate ($29.99 quoted in its cart for a German address); the pages we read do not say who pays import duty or tax
Subscription needed
Scento
No — buy any decant once, no account needed
ScentSplit
No subscription found; decants are bought one by one
Sizes you can buy
Scento
2 ml, 5 ml, 8 ml & 30 ml
ScentSplit
Decants of 1, 2, 5 and 9 ml; not every perfume comes in every size
Cost to try one fragrance
Scento
From €4.41 for a 2 ml decant, no minimum order
ScentSplit
Example on its product pages: Creed Aventus 2 ml $12.99, 5 ml $27.99; the price depends on the perfume and size
Catalogue
Scento
1,000+ fragrances from a 200-brand sourcing roster
ScentSplit
States more than 10,000+ perfumes
Authenticity
Scento
Original-bottle sourcing; the manufacturer code is not printed on the decant vial
ScentSplit
States 100% authenticity is guaranteed and that each decant is taken from the original bottle and decanted by hand

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

Decant sizes and prices

ScentSplit sells decants of 1, 2, 5 and 9 ml, in US dollars. On its product pages, 2 ml of Creed Aventus is $12.99 and 5 ml is $27.99; 2 ml of Nishane Hacivat is $14.99 and 5 ml is $29.99. At Scento, 2 ml of Aventus is €9.95 and 5 ml is €23.90; 2 ml of Hacivat is €10.90 and 5 ml is €22.90. At the ECB reference rate of 23 October 2026 (1 euro = 1.1193 US dollars) those four Scento prices are about $11.14, $26.75, $12.20 and $25.63. 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

ScentSplit states that its decants are genuine perfume taken from the original bottle and decanted by hand. Its refund policy accepts no returns on samples or decants once the outer box or envelope has been opened, and states that it cannot accept returns on international orders. Scento hand-pours each decant from an original full-sized bottle sourced through authorised European retailers, and offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

Shipping to Europe

ScentSplit is a US shop that ships internationally by FedEx at one flat rate; its cart quoted $29.99 for a German address on 24 October 2026, in US dollars. Its shipping, refund and terms pages do not say who pays import duty or tax, or how long international delivery takes. 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 want a very large niche catalogue (it states more than 10,000+ perfumes) and sizes of 1 or 9 ml, and you are happy to order from a US shop in dollars, ScentSplit 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 decant cost, and does ScentSplit ship to Europe?
On its product pages ScentSplit lists 2 ml of Nishane Hacivat at $14.99 and 5 ml at $29.99; at Scento the same sizes are €10.90 and €22.90. ScentSplit ships internationally: its cart quoted a flat $29.99 FedEx rate for a German address. Scento decants start from €4.41, delivered to 26 supported European countries.
Do I need a subscription to buy perfume decants?
No. ScentSplit shows no subscription plan and sells decants one by one, and Scento sells every decant with no subscription.
Are perfume decants original, and how do I pick a reliable seller?
ScentSplit states that its decants are genuine perfume taken from the original bottle and decanted by hand, 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?
ScentSplit offers 1, 2, 5 and 9 ml, depending on the perfume. 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 decant, and what does international shipping cost?
ScentSplit accepts no returns on opened samples or decants and states that it cannot accept returns on international orders; its cart quoted a flat $29.99 for a German address. 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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