The Fragrance Store

The Fragrance Store: niche and designer perfume samples in the UK

The Fragrance Store is an online store with a British domain that sells niche and designer fragrance samples. Its focus is on small formats —2 ml, 5 ml and 10 ml— to try perfumes before buying a full bottle, with prices that the catalogue lists from £5.99. The company states that all fragrances are authentic and that its range includes some of the hardest to find on the market.

Brand and fragrance catalogue

The range covers luxury and niche perfume houses. Among the brands featured are Penhaligon's, Ex Nihilo, Xerjoff, Amouage, Louis Vuitton, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Parfums de Marly, Initio, Matiere Premiere, Maison Crivelli, Nishane and Gissah, as well as Middle Eastern names such as IBRAQ, Reef, Abdul Samad Qurashi and French Avenue.

The catalogue includes launches and standout editions, such as the Louis Vuitton Journey to China collection, Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands, Penhaligon's Halfeti Amber, Matiere Premiere Cherry Amber and the Xerjoff x Automobili Lamborghini collaboration. There are also Gissah fragrances marketed as exclusive to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Formats, prices and discovery sets

Samples are offered individually and in discovery sets. The catalogue shows indicative prices ranging from £4.99 for some Middle Eastern references to £19.99 for high-end extraits, with examples such as Xerjoff Naxos from £10.99, Louis Vuitton Imagination from £12.99 or Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Extrait from £19.99. Sets include the Louis Vuitton Summer Sample Pack, the Xerjoff x Lamborghini Sample Pack, the Louis Vuitton Journey to China Sample Pack and the Amouage Sample Pack.

Selection by profile and occasion

The store organises part of its offer by use categories: fragrances for men, for women, for daytime, for summer, for winter, for dates and for formal or special occasions. It also has sections for new arrivals, bestsellers, full-size bottles, exclusive samples and rare finds, as well as a tool called The Fragrance Quiz to help guide your choice.

Shipping and purchase conditions

The company states that orders are dispatched within 24 to 48 hours and that shipping is free in the UK on orders over £30. The catalogue also advertises a 10% discount promotion when buying three items and a free sample on orders over £30. The website includes the option to sell fragrances to the store.