Scento vs. Visionary Fragrances: Which one is right for you?
In short
Both sell authentic perfume samples sourced from established retailers, with clear non-affiliation to the brands they decant. Visionary offers 1/2/5/10 ml (the 10 ml in glass), an EU store with EU shipping free over €100 and no customs, and a catalogue of over 1,000 authentic perfume samples. Scento offers 2/5/8 ml in refillable atomisers, prints batch codes on the label and the order page, and ships from the EU. We publish this page — read it as informed but interested.
Scento vs Visionary Fragrances, side by side
Each figure is taken from the company's own website and Trustpilot, on the date shown.
| Criterion | ScentoOur pick | Visionary Fragrances |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes | 2 ml, 5 ml and 8 ml, each in a refillable travel atomiser. | 1 ml, 2 ml, 5 ml and 10 ml, with the 10 ml supplied in glass. |
| EU shipping | Ships from the EU; free over €75; tracked, typically 1–5 business days. | UK and EU stores; from the EU store, shipping is free over €100 with no customs, around 7–10 days. |
| Authenticity & batch codes | 100% genuine, decanted from sealed retail bottles bought from authorised European retailers. Batch codes are shown on the label and the order page; non-affiliation transparency notice on protected brands. | States it is 100% genuine, sourced from established retailers and only decanted once your order is placed, with an explicit non-affiliation notice. |
| Catalogue depth | A 200-brand portfolio of designer & niche sourcing with over 1,000 fragrances and more than 87 houses. | States over 1,000 authentic perfume samples. |
| Founded / Headquarters | Founded in 2024, headquartered in Paris, France. | Based in the United Kingdom, with an EU store and an EU office since 2023. |
| Review profile | Read Scento on Trustpilot | Read Visionary Fragrances on Trustpilot |
Last checked 18 June 2026 · Compared on: what it is, EU shipping, subscription, sizes, cost to try one fragrance, catalogue and authenticity.
Sources:visionaryfragrances.com·trustpilot.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
How do the sizes differ?
Visionary ranges from 1 ml up to a 10 ml glass decant — useful if you want a single 1 ml sniff or the largest 10 ml fill. Scento offers 2 ml, 5 ml and an 8 ml refillable travel atomiser. There's no 1 ml or 10 ml at Scento; the focus is on portable decant sizes you can actually refill and carry with you, with the 8 ml sitting where most shops jump straight to 10 ml.
Are both authentic, and how is that shown?
Yes — both state that their perfume samples are 100% genuine and sourced through established/authorised retailers, and both are clear about non-affiliation with the houses they decant. Visionary says a bottle isn't decanted until your order is placed. Scento prints the batch code on the decant label and on your order page, so you can decode the production date yourself, and adds a non-affiliation notice on protected brands.
Which is better for EU delivery and customs?
If you're in the EU, both avoid customs surprises. Visionary runs its own EU store with free shipping over €100 and explicitly no customs, arriving in around 7–10 days. Scento ships from the EU with free shipping over €75 and typically 1–5 business days. Scento's lower threshold and faster typical transit suit smaller, quicker orders; Visionary's UK-plus-EU split suits buyers who also want a UK option.
Who is each shop best for?
Choose Visionary if you want a 1 ml or 10 ml option, a UK store alongside the EU one, or the "not decanted until ordered" approach. Choose Scento if you want the 8 ml refillable atomiser, batch codes printed on the label and order page, a 200-brand portfolio with over 1,000 fragrances, and faster typical EU delivery. We don't rank by review score — that's a link below, not a column.
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
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Ready to try a decant?
Start with a 2 ml, 5 ml or 8 ml perfume sample, or see first how each European decant shop compares.