Samples

A niche perfume can cost from a hundred to several hundred euros, and on your skin it can smell very different from how you smelled it on a blotter or on someone else. This is why a sample is not a compromise: it is the right way to choose.

What sizes are available

2 ml sample. It is a small spray vial: 2 ml is enough to wear the perfume for several days in a row, which is the only way to truly understand it. At Natali, many perfumes also offer the 2 ml + discount code size on their product page: you try the perfume and, if you like it, you get a code to use on the full-size bottle.

Discovery kit. These are sets with several small-format perfumes, designed to explore a maison or a theme. For example, the Oud Obsession Discovery Kit brings together artistic oud perfumes selected by us, while the Escentric Molecules Discovery Set and the Perris Monte Carlo Black Collection Discovery Set introduce an entire line.

Free samples. On orders over €100, you can choose 10 free samples: it is a good way to discover perfumes you would not have searched for.

How to properly test a sample

On your skin, not on paper. The blotter shows the top notes, but the true perfume develops with the warmth of the skin. Spray it on your wrist or the crook of your elbow and do not rub.

Listen to it at three moments. Immediately (the top notes, usually citrus and spices), after half an hour (the heart, often flowers or warm spices), and after a few hours (the base: woods, resins, musks, vanilla). Many niche perfumes give their best precisely in the base.

At least two days. On the first day, the novelty strikes you; on the second, you understand if you want to wear it. Try it at a different time too: a perfume that seems strong indoors can become perfect outdoors.

At most two at a time. One for each arm. Beyond that, your nose gets tired and the perfumes get confused.

How to choose which samples to get

Start with a perfume you already love, even a commercial one, and look at its main notes: if you love a perfume with coffee and vanilla, look for samples with the same notes; if you love a fresh citrus scent, look for bergamot, neroli, and marine notes. Our guide to fragrance families helps you understand which "family" your perfume belongs to, and from there it is easy to find its niche relatives.

If you prefer advice, write to us or stop by the boutique in Treviglio: we will prepare a selection of samples based on what you use today.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a 2 ml sample last?

About 20 sprays: enough to wear the perfume for several days and understand how it behaves on your skin.

Can Amouage samples be purchased?

Yes, for many Amouage perfumes, such as Guidance, you will find the 2 ml size with a discount code to use later on the full-size bottle on the product page.

How do free samples work?

On orders over €100, you can choose up to 10 free samples, which arrive with your order.

Is the sample the same as the perfume in the bottle?

Yes, it is the same perfume, just in a smaller size: this is why it is the most reliable way to choose.