It can be very expensive to make perfume.Spending a lot of money on a bottle that you thought you loved in the department store, getting it home and realizing you really don't like it is a very frustrating experience.Sampling perfume before you purchase a large bottle is definitely the way to go.You can get completely free or low cost perfume samples if you use a few of the other ways.
Step 1: You can visit department stores in person.
If you want to get completely free perfume samples, you should go to the department stores.If the store doesn't carry samples of a particular perfume you're interested in, many of them will make you a sample of your choice.You should bring a few zip-lock baggies, some small sticky labels and cotton balls.If there is no other way to get a sample, put the perfume on a cotton ball and put it in a baggie.Each baggie should be labeled with the perfume brand and name.Spend some time with the scent to see if you're interested in it.
Step 2: Take empty sample vials with you to the store.
If the store doesn't have any empty sample vials to create a perfume for you, you should ask if they would be willing to fill an empty vial with you.Some stores will fill empty bottles that you brought with you.It depends on where you are, others don't like it.It's always a good idea to have the vials on you and ask a sales associate when you arrive.
Step 3: Whenever you make a purchase, ask for samples at the register.
If you are at a department store making an unrelated purchase, always request a few free perfume samples at the register.If your purchase is a relatively low cost item, you should still ask for a few perfume samples.Department stores are happy to listen to you.Since they want your repeat business, these establishments give you free samples with a purchase.
Step 4: The manufacturer of perfume has a website.
Check to see if the company is giving away free samples.The manufacturer will probably say so on their website.There is a tab on the menu that says "Free Samples" if you don't see a blurb about it.
Step 5: Request samples from the manufacturer.
If the manufacturer isn't giving away any samples on their website, you can request free samples by writing a letter to them.It doesn't work 100% of the time, but it is worth a try.Sometimes it pays off.The company addresses can be found under the "About Us" or "Contact us" menu tabs on the bottom of the page.You're more likely to get free samples if you mail a physical letter.Business websites are bombarded with emails every day, but it's rare to get a personal letter from a customer.It will get someone's attention.It would be great to compliment them on how much they like their brand, how excited they are to try a sample, etc.
Step 6: Look for new perfumes online.
When a perfume company launches a new perfume, they will give away free samples.When something new is coming out, keep an eye on your favorite brands.You can do more online research on perfume brands that you don't know about.If you want to get a sample, check out their websites.Try to look into new perfume companies.Free sample opportunities can be found on their websites.Since they are trying to develop a customer base, brand new perfume companies are happy to give you free samples.
Step 7: Check out free websites.
Freebie sites collect free offers and give them to their customers.You won't always have complete control over which brands you can sample, but these sites are a good way to discover new products.Make sure you read the fine print on the websites before you try them.You will not be asked for credit card information in order to receive a free sample.
Step 8: Free samples can be found on department store websites.
You can get up to three free samples with every online purchase at many department stores.You can choose what kind of samples you want.The rest of your order will be packaged with the free samples.Online perfume stores will often have perfume samples with the purchase.You don't get to choose which samples you get with those establishments.
Step 9: Purchase samples from boutiques.
Sample vials of perfume are sold through online stores by perfume boutiques.If you make a purchase, most of them will give you a free item.If you sign up for a sample program, you will be sent their newest fragrances whenever they debut.
Step 10: There are online perfume outlets and sample businesses.
A wide range of perfume brands can be found at perfume outlets.Many of them have offers that allow you to try before you buy.The perfume sample businesses only deal with the sale of samples.These are two great ways to get a hold of a wide range of perfume samples.
Step 11: There are perfume samples on eBay.
You can buy perfume samples on eBay.Sometimes you can find great deals on eBay and the prices are pretty good.Make sure that the product you receive is in its original packaging because eBay doesn't allow the sale of sample vials.Check any samples ordered through eBay for signs that they have been opened.You can get refunds if you report these things.
Step 12: Online trading of perfume samples.
There are online places where people can swap perfume samples.Before you join, make sure you read the site carefully for information about their process.Makeup, skin care, and many other beauty-related items can be swapped on most of these sites.Drug swaps are not allowed on these sites.Most of them don't allow buying or selling through their site.Only one swap at a time.