Christian Dior once said, “Perfume is a mark of female identity and the final touch of her style.” But finding your signature scent is not that easy with a lot of perfumes in the market with different projections, sillage, and longevity, and don’t forget most of them have expensive price tags. That is why before splurging on a full bottle, I look for decanted perfumes so I can test if I like the scent and if they will suit my body chemistry. Below are the shops where to buy decanted perfume in the Philippines.
1. UNBOX DIARIES – This Shopee seller has a good selection of perfumes. It has the most coveted brands like Byredo, MFK, Parfums De Marly, Phlur, Kay Ali, Zara, Viktor & Rolf, Hermes, and more.
2. OFFICIAL VIAL – I discovered this very aesthetic Instagram shop through a friend, and now I highly recommend it too. They don’t just sell decants, they also educate people about perfumes. I also appreciate that they use less plastic and encourage recycling. Sometimes, they also sell full bottles.
3. LES SENTEURS – Another Instagram shop recommended by another friend. (My friends and I love collecting perfumes but refuse to blind buy them). Unlike most shops listed here, this one carries the most niche brands, and they are also really good at describing the scents. I swear, their posts are a must-read!
4. THE SKIN GOODS– If you’re looking for social media and TikTok-viral perfumes like Phlur, Sweet Tooth by Sabrina Carpenter, Glossier, Gisou, Kayali, and more, then you should visit this seller. They have it all!
5. PERFUME LOVE MANILA – My go-to Shopee store for decanted perfumes. They have a lot of brands from Byredo, Chanel, Diptyque, Frederic Malle, Le Labo, MFK, Maison Margiela Replica, Penhaligon, Tom Ford, and more. Besides decanted perfumes, they also sell some official travel sizes.
6. NAYA RUTH – Naya is a perfume vlogger, but she also reviews other beauty products. Through her informative review vlogs, I learned she owns a Shopee store where she sells decanted perfumes. They have brands like Maison Margiela Replica, Diptyque, MFK, Byredo, and more.
7. TAKAL DECANTS – Unlike the stores mentioned above, I haven’t bought anything from this store yet. I recently discovered them while researching for decants of BINI members’ perfumes. They have a vast selection of niche perfume brands from Byredo, Le Labo, to Matiere Premiere and more. The store also has fairly positive reviews.
8. ONE WHIFF WONDER – I also discovered this store while searching for BINI members’ perfume, specifically Maloi’s Moschino Toy Boy perfume. The store also has a good selection of perfume brands like Mancera, Wulong Cha, MFK, and more.
9. FRAGRANCE HAVEN PH – I discovered this shop while I was updating some of my Kpop Perfumes lists. They have a vast array of niche perfumes from Juliette Has A Gun, Byredo, Diptyque, Matiere Premiere, and more. They also have some popular designer perfume brands.