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Promising review: "I love the idea of trying new perfumes this way. I have discovered a lot of new ones that I love and can pick and choose before spending a lot on a scent that I'm not familiar with. I love these because they are intense, deep scents that I really like." —Lisa Baxter

Promising review: "A nice way to try all of the Oribe scents, without having to buy large bottles. Included: Cote de Azur (signature scent of the hair products!), Valley of Flowers, and Desertland. Long lasting - these are perfumes, not eau de toilette. I would rather buy a sample assortment than be stuck with a bottle of a pricey fragrance I can’t stand! I like them all, and you may too - but this is a good way to find out!" —Tami Day

Promising reviews: "The freshest and clean smelling perfume ever. It’s a roll on oil so it goes on smoothly and can be used in discreet areas like behind the ear easily." —RJones

"I'm obsessed with these fragrances now. They are a perfect price point and are fun to layer. The apple blossom is my favorite." —Cody

Get it from Amazon for $20 (also available in four other scent sets).

Promising review: "I picked up this mini perfumes duo to try out the scents, and I’m obsessed! Both fragrances smell amazing and last a long time for such a small size. They’re perfect for travel or tossing in my bag, but I already know I’m going to buy the full-size bottles because they’re just that good. Such a great way to discover new favorite perfumes!" —Elizab33th

Promising review: "After testing each and every scent, I honestly love all of them! I do have favorites, but you really can’t go wrong with any of them. Some standouts are Rose Whip (mmm), Missing Person, Father Figure (aaahh), and Golden Rule. Definitely plan on purchasing at least two of the scents." —Chantell

Get it from Amazon for $31.20+ (available in three scent sets).

Promising review: "I received this as a Christmas gift and I am head over heels in love with it. These fragrances were the catalyst to get me back into aromatherapy. A little spritz goes a long away and each sent is absolutely divine" —Sandra Lee Garth

Promising review: "Purchased this for travel. Pass the TSA screening with ease. Great variety of scents. Wonderful product" —Nate

This includes two boxes: the Les Originaux gourmand set, and the Crème de la Crème set! You can totally keep both of them or keep one for yourself and gift the other to a loved one.

Promising review: "Love this entire set, every scent was wonderful, in its own way. The bottles are a gorgeous minimalistic design, I love the convenient size, (perfect for the purse!), and each pump spray still works perfectly, even after months of use. I can still smell it on my wrists at the end of the day, but I would say the perfume has a staying power of 5–6 ish hours? Great set, it is nice to have such a wide variety!" —KN

Promising review: "The bottles are small but the perfect size for a sampler. I bought this in hopes to find a new perfume and I did! Numbers 10 and 11 scents are my favorite! They smell amazing and I get so many compliments. The warmth of the scents is perfect. So glad I tried this out. It's definitely with the price I paid as this set will last a long time!" —Stephanie Jarvis

Promising review: "This is a must-buy!!! Pun intended. Fire place and beach are my personal favorite, but all of them smell so good for so long! If you have teens or spouse, it's a set, so do keep some, gift some! The whole family smells great now! —Tasha

Promising review: "This set is a MUST. Please listen!! Glossier perfume is known to smell differently on different people. These tester samples are perfect for you to find your scent! Please do not blind buy a full bottle without trying those. For an example, Glossier You smells like a sweet attractive musk on my coworker but when I bought these samples, that same perfume smelled more like a warm woody spice. I ended up taking a liking to Fleur better because it complemented my natural scent more! So please test first!" —Jade N

Promising review: "These are nice spray perfumes to put in your purse, makeup bag and nice to refresh with for travel, a little goes a long way and the brand Pacifica has excellent products." —Jaylo

Promising review: "Found two of my favorite scents using this and now have two full bottles that I wear alone and mix sometimes. Love this brand!!" —Ash

Promising review: "I've really enjoyed this brand since I've been trying them the fragrance Amethyst is what caught my eye and I decided to try all the other scents available in samples!! Out of this sample pack I know what big bottles to purchase but I love most OUD scents!! Enjoy!!" —latoya gloster.

Promising review: "All of the scents were oddly nostalgic for me-- memories almost at my grasp but not quite formed. What amazed me was the seemingly simple fragrance that initially hit my nose, and sniff after sniff, new waves of aromas and increasingly more complex notes. It was a wonder – thank you! <3" —Jin L

Promising review: "It smells amazing—sweet, feminine, and long-lasting. I’ve received so many compliments while wearing it. Definitely one of my favorite perfumes!" —Rosibel Estrada

Promising review: "Very enjoyable scents. Gave my husband a great way to sample the different options before purchasing full sizes. We both enjoy them!" —Jess

Promising review: "The packaging was amazing! Bottles and style are minimal but the product makes up for it! These notes are powerful and clean! My husband and I order this set and we are good for a couple of months, they also travel well, and the bottles are nice and sturdy, also nice enough for a bathroom display." —Danielle Sorensen

Promising review: "Beautiful container and a good opportunity to sample all of their fragrances- I like all of them!" —Leigh W.

Promising review: "I am completely in love with the DIME Beauty Perfume Sampler! Every single fragrance in this set smells amazing, and nothing is too intense or overwhelming, which makes them perfect for anyone sensitive to strong scents. The variety is fantastic, and I can’t wait to use a different one daily depending on my mood!" —Christina Richer

Promising review: "The bottles are so cute. They smell good. Great to get to try them before you get the big bottle." —kp

Promising review: "This Afnan Bouquet line is the perfect way to test fragrances before buying the full bottles. Every single one of these scents are bangers. They are long lasting and very closely related to the profiles they are inspired by. I highly recommend this collection." —Neo

Promising review: "I enjoy being able to sample a scent prior to spending money on a large bottle of perfume that will be wasted sitting on the shelf because I don’t like the smell. These scents were nice. The ladies was lovely and the men’s scents were masculine. Great smell. The scent longevity is good. I would say 6 hours approximately. The intensity is fairly defined but not overwhelming. Give these scents a try! They blend well as a couple also. My husband and I were each wearing one and our scents complemented each other. I will be buying a lager bottle of Tornado for myself for sure!" —Her Curated Cart

Promising review: "Godson is shopping around looking for new scents so I got him this one. Loved the scents and the bottles are small enough to keep in a pocket, pouch or bag." —Barney

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