Reliable source for legit decants?

November 6, 2017 8:31 AM

I'm looking for a suggestion for a reliable source for perfume decants. Since shipping perfume/liquids to and from the US to Europe is now verboten, I need a Euro supplier who will ship to the UK or Ireland (either.)

I just got a decant from FragranceSamplesUK and either this is not a legit decant or their decants smell like the plastic atomizers they ship in. Regardless, this smells less like Creed Virgin Island Water and more like a brand new Barbie Doll and I am sad and not willing to order again from them.

Does anyone have a reliable Euro-friendly source of perfume decants? I can take delivery in either the UK or in Ireland.

posted by DarlingBri to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (7 answers total)

The Perfumed Court ships internationally. And they carry Creed Virgin Island Water!
posted by orrnyereg at 9:18 AM on November 6, 2017

Response by poster: orrnyereg, thank you -- have you ordered from there and been confident in what you received? The $17 shipping is steep but if there's nothing more local...
posted by DarlingBri at 9:50 AM on November 6, 2017

I order from Perfumed Court all the time and I have always gotten exactly what was described - very reasonable prices as well.
posted by Aubergine at 9:52 AM on November 6, 2017 [2 favorites]

Best answer: I've used Lucky Scent, and everything I've gotten has been legit.
posted by joyceanmachine at 9:57 AM on November 6, 2017

Yes, I've ordered from them since I developed an addiction to Serge Lutens. They're definitely legit.
posted by orrnyereg at 10:28 AM on November 6, 2017 [2 favorites]

There's also Surrender to Chance (started by people from TPC, I think). The basenotes forums have pretty active sales/swaps/splits, as well.
posted by taupe at 11:59 AM on November 6, 2017

Response by poster: Thanks, I'm going to give Lucky Scent a go since it has the least expensive international shipping.
posted by DarlingBri at 3:02 PM on November 6, 2017