FAQ
Common questions
What is a perfume decant?
A decant is a smaller amount of fragrance transferred from a full retail bottle into a glass atomizer. The liquid is identical to what is in the original bottle. All that changes is the container, which is why a decant lets you wear a fragrance properly for a fraction of the price of committing to a full bottle.
Are your decants authentic?
Yes. Every decant is filled by hand from a full retail bottle we purchase ourselves. We do not use testers, refills, or mixed batches. What we cannot offer is the original packaging, because the whole point of a decant is that it comes out of that bottle and into a smaller one.
How many sprays are in a 5ml or 10ml decant?
Roughly 50 sprays in a 5ml, 100 in a 10ml, and 300 in a 30ml, though it varies with the atomizer and how heavily you spray. For most people a 5ml is two to three weeks of regular wear, which is long enough to know whether a fragrance actually suits you.
How is a decant different from a sample?
Samples are usually 1ml to 2ml dab vials handed out by retailers. A decant is larger, comes in a proper spray atomizer, and applies the same way the full bottle does. That matters, because how a fragrance sprays affects how it develops on skin.
How should I store a decant?
Upright, in the dark, away from heat and temperature swings. Light and heat degrade fragrance faster than air does. A drawer or a closed box is ideal, and a bathroom windowsill is the worst place in the house.
Do you ship across Canada?
Yes, from Winnipeg. Fragrance is classed as dangerous goods, so it travels by ground rather than air. That makes delivery slower than a typical parcel, and it is worth allowing extra time in winter.
Are you affiliated with the brands you sell?
No. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by any fragrance house. Brand and fragrance names are trademarks of their owners and we use them only to describe which fragrance is in the decant.