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EDT vs EDP vs Extrait: Concentration & Longevity Explained
EDT, EDP, extrait, parfum, cologne - the labels on a fragrance box describe one main thing: how much perfume oil is dissolved in the alcohol. That concentration shapes longevity, projection, price, and sometimes even how the scent smells. Here's what each term actually means, what it changes on your skin, and the myth about "stronger" that costs people money. In short: eau de toilette (EDT) is roughly 5-15% perfume oil and lasts ~4-6 hours; eau de parfum (EDP) is ~15-20% and lasts ~6-8 hours; extrait de parfum is ~20-40% and can last 8-12+ hours, wearing closer to the skin. Higher concentration usually means longer wear and higher price - but not automatically "better". The concentration ladder Type Perfume oil Typical longevity Character Eau de Cologne (EDC) 2-4% ~2 hours Light, citrusy splash - refresh and reapply Eau de Toilette (EDT) 5-15% ~4-6 hours Brighter, airier - top notes forward Eau de Parfum (EDP) 15-20% ~6-8 hours Richer, deeper - the modern default Extrait de Parfum 20-40% 8-12+ hours Dense, intimate - a close, long aura Ranges are conventions, not regulations - houses decide their own formulas, which is exactly why the same name can smell different across concentrations. What concentration changes on your skin Longevity. More oil generally means the scent survives longer before fading. If your EDT disappears by lunch, the EDP or extrait version is the usual fix. Projection vs intimacy. Counterintuitively, extraits often project less than EDPs: less alcohol means less lift. They wear as a rich aura close to the skin rather than filling a room. EDTs, with more alcohol, can feel louder in the first hour and then retreat. The scent itself. Houses frequently re-balance the formula between concentrations - the EDT of a fragrance may push citrusy top notes where the EDP deepens the base. Famous example: many classics smell noticeably different across their EDT/EDP/extrait versions. Never assume; test the exact concentration you plan to buy. Price. Perfume oil is the expensive part, so price climbs with concentration - extraits routinely cost 50-100% more than the EDP. The myth: "EDP is always stronger and better" Not quite, three ways. First, concentration conventions overlap - one house's EDT can carry more oil than another's EDP. Second, performance depends as much on the notes as the ratio: a woody-amber EDT will outlast a citrus EDP every time. Third, "more" isn't better for every context - an office or summer day often favours the lighter version, while extraits shine on winter evenings. Match concentration to use, not to bragging rights. Which one should you buy? Daily office wear / hot weather → EDT or a discreet EDP: presence without a scent bubble. All-day longevity from one application → EDP: the sweet spot of performance and price for most people. Evenings, cold weather, signature-scent intimacy → extrait: the longest, closest, most refined wear. And when a fragrance exists in several concentrations, the honest answer is: try both on skin before paying full-bottle money. A 2-5 ml decant of each costs a few euros and settles the EDT-vs-EDP question for your skin and your climate - here's how to run that test properly, and how long each decant size lasts. Test the concentration before the commitment EDTs, EDPs and extraits from 1000+ authentic fragrances, hand-decanted in 2, 5 or 10 ml. Free standard shipping to 230+ countries. Shop decants by fragrance FAQ What's the difference between EDT and EDP?Concentration of perfume oil: EDT is roughly 5-15%, EDP 15-20%. In practice EDP usually lasts 2-3 hours longer and wears deeper, and often costs 20-40% more per ml. Does eau de parfum last longer than eau de toilette?Usually yes - ~6-8 hours vs ~4-6. But note composition matters as much as concentration: heavy woods and ambers outlast citrus at any ratio. What is extrait de parfum?The highest common concentration (~20-40% oil). It wears longest - often 8-12+ hours - but projects more softly, as an intimate aura rather than a room-filling cloud. Is parfum the same as extrait?Yes - "parfum", "pure parfum" and "extrait de parfum" all refer to the top concentration tier. Do EDT and EDP of the same fragrance smell the same?Often no - houses re-balance formulas between concentrations. Test the exact version you intend to buy, ideally as a decant of each. Which concentration is best value?Per hour of wear, EDP is usually the sweet spot. But the real value move is testing first: a decant costs a fraction of guessing wrong on a full bottle.
Learn moreBest Travel Atomisers for Fragrance (and How to Fill Them)
A 100 ml bottle of perfume has no place in a carry-on, a gym bag or a jacket pocket. That's what travel atomisers solve: small refillable sprays you fill from your full bottle - or skip the refilling entirely with a pre-filled decant. Here's how to choose a good atomiser, fill it cleanly, and keep travel-size fragrance smelling exactly as it should. In short: a good travel atomiser is glass-lined or all-glass, 5-10 ml, with a fine-mist sprayer and a tight cap. Fill it from the bottle's own spray nozzle (never pour), label it, and keep it cool and dark. If refilling sounds like a chore, a 2-10 ml decant is a travel atomiser that arrives already filled. What makes a good travel atomiser? Glass over plastic. Perfume is mostly alcohol, a solvent. Cheap plastic reservoirs can leach or absorb aroma over time and ruin the scent - glass (or a glass-lined metal shell) keeps the juice untouched. The right size: 5-10 ml. That's 50-100 sprays - one to four weeks of wear - while staying far under the 100 ml airline liquid limit. Anything bigger defeats the purpose. A fine-mist sprayer. A harsh jet wastes juice and applies unevenly. Test for a soft, even cloud. A cap that locks. The single most common travel-perfume disaster is an uncapped atomiser spraying itself empty in a bag. A firm click-on or screw cap is non-negotiable. Easy refilling. The best refillable models fill through the base directly from your bottle's spray stem (pump-to-fill), with a window to see the level. How to fill a travel atomiser without spills 1. Pull the cap and sprayer head off your full bottle to expose the spray stem (the thin plastic tube). 2. If your atomiser is pump-to-fill: press its base opening onto the stem and pump slowly 10-15 times, watching the level window. 3. If it fills through the top: use a small funnel or pipette - never free-pour from a bottle, the neck always dribbles. 4. Leave a little air space, seal, and wipe the outside with a tissue. 5. Label it - name and concentration. Three unlabelled atomisers in a wash bag are a guessing game within a week. Fair warning: some designer bottles (and many Le Labo or Chanel formats) have crimped, non-removable heads that make refilling fiddly or impossible without a decanting kit. That's exactly the case where buying the scent as a ready-made decant is simpler. How to store travel-size perfume properly Cool, dark, stable. Heat, UV light and temperature swings are what degrade fragrance - a glovebox in summer can cook a scent in days. Keep atomisers in an inside pocket or wash bag, not on a sunny dashboard or windowsill. Upright and capped. Prevents seepage around the sprayer and slows evaporation. Use it within months, not years. A part-filled atomiser holds more air than a sealed bottle, and oxygen slowly flattens top notes. Fill what you'll wear this season; that's another argument for small sizes. Flying? Atomisers go in your clear liquids bag like any container under 100 ml. Checked luggage works too - pressure won't harm them, but wrap against knocks. The zero-effort alternative: pre-filled decants Everything above assumes you already own the full bottle. If you don't - or you want variety on a trip rather than one scent - a decant is simply a travel atomiser that arrives filled with authentic juice from an original bottle: labelled, fine-mist, carry-on ready, in 2, 5 or 10 ml. No pumping, no spills, no €300 bottle left at risk in a hotel room. A weekend trip is also the perfect testing window: pack two or three decants across different families and see what you reach for. (Structured way to do that: our guide to testing niche perfumes, and how long each size lasts.) Travel-ready fragrance, already filled 1000+ authentic fragrances as 2, 5 or 10 ml spray decants - carry-on friendly and labelled. Free standard shipping to 230+ countries. Shop travel-size decants FAQ What is the best size for a travel atomiser?5-10 ml. Enough for one to four weeks of daily wear (50-100 sprays), small enough for any pocket and every airline's liquid rules. Can I take a perfume atomiser on a plane?Yes - anything under 100 ml goes in your clear liquids bag in a carry-on. Decants and atomisers are far below the limit. Do plastic atomisers ruin perfume?Cheap plastic reservoirs can alter a scent over weeks (alcohol is a solvent). For anything you care about, choose glass or glass-lined - or a professionally filled decant. How do I clean a refillable atomiser between fragrances?Empty it, rinse twice with a little high-proof alcohol, spray until dry, and air it open for a day. Residue of the previous scent otherwise contaminates the next fill. How long does perfume last in an atomiser?Stored cool and capped, several months without noticeable change. The more air in the vial, the faster the top notes fade - size your fills to what you'll actually wear. Decant or empty atomiser - which should I buy?Own the bottle already? An atomiser lets you carry it. Don't own it (or want variety)? A decant gives you the atomiser and the fragrance in one - from under €6.
Learn moreHow to Test Niche Perfumes Before Buying a Full Bottle
Niche perfume is expensive enough that guessing is not a strategy. A full bottle of Amouage, Roja or Louis Vuitton runs €200-400 - and the fragrance you loved for five minutes on a paper strip can turn on your skin two hours later. Here is the method collectors actually use to test niche perfumes properly before buying, plus the mistakes that make most people waste money. The short version: order 2-5 ml decants of your shortlist, wear one per day on skin, judge nothing before the drydown, and give any contender 2-3 full wearings in different conditions. Total cost: a fraction of one blind buy. Why testing in a store doesn't work Department-store testing fails for four predictable reasons: Paper strips lie. Blotters show the top notes - the first 15 minutes a perfumer designs to impress. They can't show how the scent reacts with your skin's chemistry, which is where the real relationship happens. Your nose burns out fast. After three or four sprays in one session, olfactory fatigue sets in and everything starts smelling the same. Sniffing ten bottles in an afternoon tells you almost nothing. The drydown takes hours. Most fragrances only reveal their base - the part you'll live with for six of the eight hours of wear - long after you've left the shop. Pressure produces bad decisions. A persuasive sales associate plus a beautiful bottle is how €300 mistakes happen. The right way: a 6-step testing method Step 1 - Build a shortlist by notes, not hype. Note the fragrances you're curious about, then look at their note pyramids. If everything you love contains vanilla, amber or oud, prioritise more of the same family - and add one wildcard from a family you've never tried. Step 2 - Order small decants of the shortlist. 2 ml (~20 sprays) is perfect for a first evaluation; go 5 ml for scents you already suspect will be contenders. A set of 3-5 decants costs less than 15% of one full bottle - here's how to build a discovery set. Step 3 - One fragrance per day, on skin. Two to three sprays on chest or forearm in the morning - then live your normal day. No layering, no second fragrance on the other wrist "to compare" (you'll cross-contaminate your read of both). Step 4 - Judge the drydown, not the opening. Check in at 30 minutes, 2 hours and 6 hours. The opening is marketing; the drydown is the truth. Ask: do I still enjoy this at hour six? Does it project the way I want? Did anyone comment? Step 5 - Retest contenders in different conditions. Heat amplifies projection, cold compresses it; skin on a stressed day smells different from a rested one. Give any serious candidate 2-3 wearings before a verdict - a 2 ml decant covers exactly that (the maths here). Step 6 - Buy the full bottle only when you miss it. The clearest signal: your decant runs out and you find yourself reaching for it anyway. That's your bottle. How to choose a good sample decant for testing Three rules when you're picking what to order: Size to intent. 2 ml to evaluate, 5 ml to court, 10 ml when you're almost sure and want to live with it for a month. Spread the families. A useful first lineup covers contrast - say a gourmand, a quiet wood, a smoky oud and an amber. Contrast teaches your nose faster than five near-identical scents. Buy from a transparent decanter. Hand-filled from original bottles, fresh atomizers, clear labelling - here's how we do it. The 5 mistakes that waste your money 1. Blind buying on hype. A fragrance with 10 000 glowing reviews can still smell wrong on you. Reviews shortlist; skin decides. 2. Judging in the first ten minutes. Top notes evaporate fastest. Most "love at first sniff" purchases are top-note purchases. 3. Testing five scents at once. Olfactory fatigue plus cross-contamination equals noise. One per day. 4. Testing only on paper. Blotters are for eliminating obvious "no"s, never for confirming a "yes". 5. Skipping the second wearing. One perfect day proves little - weather, mood and skin change. Contenders earn a re-test. Test smart, not expensive 1000+ authentic niche and designer fragrances as 2, 5 or 10 ml decants, hand-filled from original bottles. Free standard shipping to 230+ countries. Build your testing lineup FAQ How do I test perfume properly?On skin, one fragrance per day, judged at the drydown (2-6 hours in) rather than the opening, with 2-3 wearings in different conditions before deciding. Small decants make this affordable. How many perfumes can I test at once?In one session, two maximum - one per forearm, and only for a first impression. For a real verdict, one per day. How many wearings before buying a full bottle?Two or three full days minimum, ideally in different weather. A 2 ml decant (~20 sprays) covers exactly that testing window. What's a good sample decant to start with if I don't want to spend much?Three 2 ml decants across contrasting families - a gourmand, a wood, an amber - costs under €25 and teaches you more than any store session. Ready-made ideas in our discovery set guide. Do coffee beans reset your nose?Mostly myth - they're just another strong smell. Fresh air and a few minutes' pause work better between sniffs. Is a decant enough to judge longevity?Yes - a decant is the original juice at original concentration, so performance on your skin is identical to the full bottle. See what a decant is exactly.
Learn moreWhat Is a Perfume Decant? Decant vs Sample vs Tester
If you spend any time in the fragrance world, you'll hear the word decant within minutes. It gets used alongside sample, tester and travel size as if they were interchangeable - they aren't. This guide defines each term precisely, shows how they compare, and explains why decants have become the standard way collectors and beginners alike try perfume before buying a full bottle. Decant meaning: a perfume decant is a small spray bottle (usually 2, 5 or 10 ml) hand-filled from an original, authentic bottle. Same fragrance, same concentration, same juice - just a smaller, affordable format. "To decant" simply means to pour a liquid from one container into another. What is a perfume decant, exactly? A decant starts life as a full-size, sealed bottle of the original fragrance. A seller (or a friend with a big collection) sprays or pours part of it into a clean, empty atomizer, labels it, and sells it by the millilitre. Nothing is diluted, mixed or altered - a decant of Tobacco Vanille is Tobacco Vanille, at the exact concentration Tom Ford bottled it at. Decants exist because full bottles of luxury and niche perfume routinely cost €150-400, and nobody can know from a 30-second sniff in a store whether a scent works on their skin for eight hours. Buying 5 ml for a fraction of the price answers that question properly. Decant vs sample vs tester vs travel size Term What it is Typical size Who fills it Decant Refilled spray taken from an original bottle 2-10 ml A decanter/seller, by hand Sample Tiny vial made by the brand for promotion 0.7-2 ml The perfume house, at the factory Tester Full-size store display bottle, plain packaging, no cap 50-100 ml The perfume house Travel size Official miniature sold at retail 7.5-15 ml The perfume house Decant vs sample - the difference that matters Both contain authentic juice; the differences are who fills them, what you can get, and how much you get. Brand samples are factory-sealed but tiny (often under 1 ml - two or three wearings), free-with-purchase or bundled in discovery sets, and only exist for fragrances the brand chooses to promote. Decants are hand-filled but available for almost any fragrance in any size - including discontinued gems, boutique exclusives and niche houses that never make samples. If you want to properly live with a scent for a week or two, a decant is the only realistic option. Decant vs tester - don't confuse them A "tester" is a full bottle in plain packaging, made for store counters and often sold at a discount. It's full size, not a small format. If you see a "5 ml tester" advertised, the seller almost certainly means a decant or a sample. Are decants authentic? (and are they legal?) A decant is exactly as authentic as the bottle it came from - that's the whole game. Reputable decanters buy original sealed bottles, fill sterile atomizers by hand and label everything clearly. Selling decants is a well-established practice in the fragrance community; what matters for you as a buyer is trusting your source. Look for a seller who states where their bottles come from, uses fresh sprayers, and stands behind authenticity - here's how we handle it. One honest caveat: because a decant is opened and hand-filled, it is not a factory-sealed product. What you gain in exchange is choice and size - and a fragrance that has been stored properly loses nothing in the transfer. Why buy decants at all? 1. Try before you invest. A blind buy at €250 that you end up hating is the most expensive mistake in perfumery. A decant answers the question for a few euros. 2. Wear the wardrobe, not the bottle. Ten 5 ml decants cost less than one full bottle and give you a rotation for every mood, season and occasion. 3. Travel without risk. A 10 ml spray is carry-on friendly and you won't cry if it breaks. 4. Access rare scents. Discontinued, boutique-exclusive or hard-to-find fragrances often circulate only as decants. Not sure how much you need? A 2 ml is roughly 20 sprays, a 5 ml about 50, a 10 ml about 100 - full breakdown in our guide how long does a perfume decant last? Mini glossary - terms you'll see next Atomizer - the small spray bottle a decant is filled into. Vial - a tiny tube with a stopper or basic spray, the usual format of brand samples. Blind buy - purchasing a full bottle without ever smelling it. Exactly what decants exist to prevent. Discovery set - a curated group of small sizes for exploring several scents; see our complete guide to discovery sets. Drydown - how a fragrance smells hours in, once the top notes fade. The part a paper strip never shows you - and the best reason to test with a decant. Ready to try instead of guess? 1000+ authentic fragrances, hand-decanted from original bottles in 2, 5 or 10 ml. Free standard shipping to 230+ countries. Shop decants FAQ What does decant mean in perfume?A decant is a small spray (usually 2-10 ml) hand-filled from an original full-size bottle. The word comes from "decanting" - pouring liquid from one container into another. Same fragrance, smaller format. What's the difference between a decant and a sample?A sample is a tiny factory-made vial (often under 1 ml) that brands produce for promotion; a decant is hand-filled from a retail bottle in the size you choose. Decants exist for nearly every fragrance - samples only for the ones brands decide to promote. Are decants real perfume?Yes - a decant contains the exact original juice at its original concentration. Nothing is diluted or altered; it's the same liquid transferred to a smaller sprayer. Is buying decants legal?Buying and selling decants of genuine perfume is an established practice in the fragrance community. The key is buying from a transparent seller who decants from authentic retail bottles. How many wearings is a decant?Around 3-4 full wearings from a 2 ml, a few weeks from a 5 ml, and a month or more from a 10 ml - see the full calculator. What should I try first?Pick 3 decants across different families - our discovery set guide has ready-made ideas, or browse our most-loved decants.
Learn moreFragrance Discovery Sets: The Complete Guide (2026)
A fragrance discovery set is a curated selection of small perfume sizes that lets you explore several scents before committing to a full bottle. It is the smartest way into luxury and niche perfumery: instead of gambling €200+ on a blind buy, you wear each fragrance for days and let your skin decide. This guide explains how discovery sets work, why building your own from decants usually beats pre-made brand sets, and which sets we would recommend for beginners, gifting and niche explorers in 2026. In short: a discovery set = several 1-10 ml perfumes instead of one 100 ml bottle. Brand sets give you one house's samples in ~1 ml vials; a build-your-own decant set lets you pick any scents from any houses in 2, 5 or 10 ml sprays - from under €6 per fragrance. What is a fragrance discovery set? Traditionally, a discovery set is a boxed sampler sold by a single perfume house - for example five or eight of their fragrances in 1.5-2 ml vials. They exist because nobody can judge a perfume from one spray on a paper strip in a shop: a fragrance evolves for hours on skin, and the notes you fall for in the first five minutes are rarely the ones you live with all day. The modern alternative is the decant-based discovery set: hand-filled sprays taken from original bottles, in sizes from 2 ml (about 20 sprays) to 10 ml (about 100 sprays). Same authentic juice, but you choose the lineup - mixing Tom Ford, Chanel, Amouage and Le Labo in a single order instead of being locked into one house's catalogue. Pre-made brand sets vs building your own Brand discovery set Build-your-own decant set Choice One house, fixed lineup - duds included Any fragrance from any house - only scents you actually want Size per scent Usually 1-2 ml vials 2, 5 or 10 ml sprays - enough to wear for weeks Typical cost €30-90 for one house's set From under €6 per fragrance - pay only for what you pick Best for Deep-diving one specific house Comparing across houses, gifts, finding a signature scent Both are legitimate - if you already know you love everything Amouage makes, their official set is a fine buy. But for most people the build-your-own route wins on every axis that matters: choice, size and price per wearing. How to build your own discovery set (3 steps) 1. Pick a size. 2 ml (~20 sprays) is enough for 3-4 full wearings - ideal for a first test. 5 ml (~50 sprays) carries you through a few weeks. 10 ml (~100 sprays) is for scents you already suspect you'll love. Full math in our guide: how long does a perfume decant last? 2. Pick 3-5 fragrances across different families. One gourmand, one woody, one amber, one smoky - contrast teaches you faster than five variations on the same theme. 3. Wear each for a full day before judging. Skin chemistry, weather and time change everything; the opening is marketing, the drydown is the truth. Our recommended discovery sets for 2026 Four ready-made ideas built from our most-loved decants - every fragrance below is in stock and linked. 🌱 The Beginner Set - affordable first steps into niche 3 × 2 ml - smooth, versatile, crowd-pleasing Three easy-to-love styles that show you what niche perfumery does better: Althaïr (Parfums de Marly) for creamy vanilla comfort, Gaiac 10 (Le Labo) for quiet elegant woods, and Black Saffron (Byredo) for a spicy-leathery edge. 🎁 The Gift Set - refined and safe to offer 3 × 5 ml - elegant, unisex, universally flattering A discovery set makes a smarter gift than a full bottle - you're offering an experience, not guessing a taste. Grand Soir (MFK) is radiant liquid-gold amber, Coromandel (Chanel) is polished patchouli-chocolate chic, and Angel's Share (By Kilian) is the cognac-praline crowd favourite. 🌙 The Date Night Set - warm and seductive 3 × 2 or 5 ml - cozy, close-wearing, compliment magnets Tobacco Vanille (Tom Ford) for spiced-vanilla opulence, Spiritueuse Double Vanille (Guerlain) for boozy rum-vanilla warmth, and Angel's Share again - because on skin, after dark, nothing beats it. 🗿 The Statement Set - for the niche explorer 3 × 2 ml - bold, smoky, unforgettable Maximum character per millilitre: Ombre Nomade (Louis Vuitton) the smoky-oud powerhouse, Interlude Man (Amouage) the incense legend, and Gaiac 10 to reset your nose with something serene in between. Build your discovery set today All of the above and more, hand-decanted from original bottles in 2, 5 or 10 ml. Free standard shipping to 230+ countries. Shop discovery set decants FAQ Are fragrance discovery sets worth it?Yes - they are the cheapest way to find a fragrance you'll actually wear. Testing five scents as decants costs less than 15% of one full bottle, and prevents the most expensive mistake in perfumery: the blind buy you never reach for. What is the best fragrance discovery set for beginners?Start with 3 × 2 ml across different families - one vanilla/gourmand (Althaïr), one woody (Gaiac 10), one spicy (Black Saffron). Contrast teaches your nose faster than similarity. Does a discovery set work as a gift?It's one of the best fragrance gifts there is: several luxury scents to explore rather than one guess at their taste. Pick elegant unisex picks like Grand Soir, Coromandel and Angel's Share. How many scents should a discovery set have?Three to five. Fewer gives too little contrast; more than five and skin-testing each one properly takes over a month. How long does each size last?Roughly 20 sprays per 2 ml, 50 per 5 ml, 100 per 10 ml. Full breakdown with a calculator: how long does a perfume decant last? Are decants authentic?Ours are hand-decanted from original sealed bottles into fresh sprayers - same juice, smaller format. See our authenticity page for how we source.
Learn moreBest Fall Fragrances for 2026 (Try Them as Decants First)
As the temperature drops, fragrance changes character. Cooler air holds scent closer to the skin, so the fresh citruses of summer give way to warm, spicy, woody and gourmand compositions that bloom in the cold. Below are ten of the best fall fragrances for 2026, grouped by mood - and because a full bottle is a big commitment, each one is linked so you can try it as a 2 ml, 5 ml or 10 ml decant first. What makes a fragrance feel like fall? Notes like tobacco, vanilla, cinnamon, amber, oud, incense, patchouli, saffron and warm woods. They read as cozy and enveloping - perfect for sweaters, evenings and colder days. Cozy gourmands Sweet, edible warmth - think vanilla, tobacco, praline and spice. The easiest way into autumn. Tom Ford - Tobacco Vanille Tobacco leaf, vanilla, spices, tonka, cocoa The definitive fall signature: spiced pipe tobacco wrapped in creamy vanilla. Rich, opulent and instantly cozy. Try a decant By Kilian - Angel's Share Cognac, cinnamon, tonka, oak, praline A boozy dessert in a bottle - warm cognac and cinnamon over toasted praline. A cult date-night favourite for cold nights. Try a decant Parfums de Marly - Althair Almond, vanilla, bourbon, cinnamon Comfort in a bottle: creamy almond and vanilla with a whisper of cinnamon. Soft, sweet and very wearable. Try a decant Guerlain - Spiritueuse Double Vanille Rum, vanilla, incense, pink pepper, benzoin A boozy, rum-soaked vanilla laced with incense - a modern classic that feels tailor-made for autumn evenings. Try a decant Smoky and resinous Incense and oud for drama and depth - the heavy hitters when it gets truly cold. Louis Vuitton - Ombre Nomade Oud, raspberry, incense, benzoin A smoky oud powerhouse with a jammy raspberry glow. Enormous projection and longevity - a little goes a long way. Try a decant Amouage - Interlude Man Incense, oregano, amber, leather Smoky, resinous and unapologetically bold - a swirling cloud of incense and amber for anyone who wants to be noticed. Try a decant Spicy and woody Saffron, leather and warm woods - textured and grown-up. Byredo - Black Saffron Saffron, leather, black berries, vetiver Spicy saffron over supple leather and dark fruit - refined, a little mysterious, and perfect for crisp days. Try a decant Le Labo - Gaiac 10 (Tokyo) Gaiac wood, cedar, musk, olibanum Smooth, creamy woods with a soft smoky halo. Understated and elegant - a quiet luxury pick for the office or everyday. Try a decant Elegant ambers Golden, refined warmth - dressy scents that shine after dark. Chanel - Coromandel Patchouli, amber, benzoin, white chocolate, incense Polished patchouli wrapped in amber and a touch of white chocolate. Sophisticated, cozy and effortlessly chic. Try a decant Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Grand Soir Amber, benzoin, vanilla, tonka Liquid gold - a smooth, radiant amber-vanilla that feels dressed up without any effort. A crowd-pleaser for evenings. Try a decant Build your fall rotation the smart way Try several of these as decants before committing to a full bottle. Free standard shipping to 230+ countries. Shop fall decants FAQ What scents are best for fall?Warm and enveloping notes: tobacco, vanilla, cinnamon, amber, oud, incense, patchouli, saffron and cozy woods. They project beautifully in cooler air. Are fall fragrances unisex?Most of the picks above wear unisex. Warmth and spice suit everyone - it's more about the vibe than the label on the box. What's a good fall fragrance for date night?Angel's Share, Grand Soir and Coromandel are close-wearing and seductive - warm enough to invite a compliment without overwhelming the room. How long will a decant of these last?A 2 ml is about 20 sprays, a 5 ml about 50, a 10 ml about 100. See our full guide: How long does a perfume decant last?
Learn moreHow Long Does a Perfume Decant Last? (2ml, 5ml & 10ml)
Short answer: at a typical ~0.1 ml per spray, a decant holds about 10 sprays per millilitre. So a 2 ml decant lasts roughly 2 weeks, a 5 ml about 5 weeks, and a 10 ml around 2-3 months of everyday wear (2 sprays a day, most days). Your real mileage depends on spray size, how many sprays you use, and how often you wear it - so we built a quick calculator below. Decant longevity calculator Enter your decant size and habits - get how long it should last. Decant size (ml) Sprays per wear Wears per week - - Assumes ~0.1 ml per spray (about 10 sprays per ml), the common average for atomiser pumps. Travel sprays can dispense a little less, making a decant last longer. How long does each decant size last? Using ~0.1 ml per spray, here's how long common decant sizes last across three wear styles. Light = 1 spray, 3 days a week. Everyday = 2 sprays, 5 days a week. Heavy = 4 sprays, every day. Decant size Approx. sprays Light Everyday Heavy 2 ml ~20 ~7 weeks ~2 weeks ~5 days 3 ml ~30 ~10 weeks ~3 weeks ~8 days 5 ml ~50 ~4 months ~5 weeks ~13 days 10 ml ~100 ~7-8 months ~2.5 months ~25 days 15 ml ~150 ~11 months ~3.5 months ~5.5 weeks 20 ml ~200 ~15 months ~5 months ~7 weeks How many sprays are in a decant? Most atomiser pumps release about 0.1 ml per spray, so you get roughly 10 sprays per millilitre: 2 ml = about 20 sprays 3 ml = about 30 sprays 5 ml = about 50 sprays 10 ml = about 100 sprays Some fine-mist travel sprays dispense closer to 0.05-0.08 ml, which means more sprays and a longer-lasting decant. How long does a 10ml decant last? A 10 ml decant is about 100 sprays. At 2 sprays a day it lasts roughly 7 weeks of daily wear, or around 2.5 months if you wear it most days. It's the sweet spot for a fragrance you already love and reach for often. How long does a 5ml decant last? Roughly 50 sprays - about 5 weeks of everyday wear. A 5 ml is ideal for a proper test run: enough to wear a scent for a month in different weather and settings before committing to a full bottle. How long does a 2ml decant last? About 20 sprays, or 1-2 weeks of regular wear. Perfect for sampling something new or trying several scents side by side. What affects how long a decant lasts? Spray size - pumps vary from ~0.05 to ~0.15 ml per press. How many sprays you use - 2 vs 5 sprays per wear more than doubles consumption. How often you wear it - a rotation of several scents makes each decant last much longer. Concentration - an extrait or EDP is stronger, so you naturally use fewer sprays than with an EDT. How to make a decant last longer Apply to moisturised skin - fragrance clings to hydrated skin and you'll spray less. Target pulse points (neck, wrists) instead of over-spraying. Store it cool and dark - away from heat, light and humidity. Build a small rotation so no single decant does all the work. Want to try a scent the smart way? Pick the exact size you need - 2 ml to test, 5 ml to live with it, 10 ml for a favourite. Shop perfume decants FAQ How many sprays are in a 5ml decant?Around 50 sprays at ~0.1 ml each. Is a 10ml decant enough?Yes - it's about 100 sprays, roughly 2-3 months of regular wear, plenty to enjoy a fragrance you love. Do decants expire?Stored cool and dark, a decant keeps its quality for a few years. Heat and light are what age fragrance, not the smaller bottle.
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