Comments on: Perfumista tip: how to get fragrance samples, free or otherwise http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/ a blog about perfume Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:12:33 +0000 hourly 1 By: Robin http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-262476 Robin Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:23:42 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-262476 Could be nearly anything ozonic, but try Demeter Thunderstorm. Could be nearly anything ozonic, but try Demeter Thunderstorm.

]]> By: nutmeg http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-262471 nutmeg Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:08:44 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-262471 Can anyone help? My boyfriend smelt a perfume on a lady as we passed and absolutely loved it. He said is smelt like the moment right before it rains. . . . I'm at a loss. Please help! Can anyone help? My boyfriend smelt a perfume on a lady as we passed and absolutely loved it. He said is smelt like the moment right before it rains. . . . I’m at a loss.

Please help!

]]> By: colognereview http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-205498 colognereview Mon, 03 Jan 2011 03:01:13 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-205498 This is an awesome article that gave me some new ideas for samples. They really are a great way to get a more in depth test of a fragrance. It greatly reduces the dreaded buyers remorse which is good with bottles costing so much. Justin [link removed: please see comment policy] This is an awesome article that gave me some new ideas for samples. They really are a great way to get a more in depth test of a fragrance. It greatly reduces the dreaded buyers remorse which is good with bottles costing so much.

Justin
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]]> By: Robin http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-201286 Robin Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:08:39 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-201286 Thanks, really glad you find it helpful! Thanks, really glad you find it helpful!

]]> By: t l http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-201149 t l Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:04:39 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-201149 Really great blog Robin! I have become a niche collector over the past several years and certainly do have my share of buyers' remorse with some scents and this "sample info" certainly is great advice! Really great blog Robin! I have become a niche collector over the past several years and certainly do have my share of buyers’ remorse with some scents and this “sample info” certainly is great advice!

]]> By: Robin http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-176606 Robin Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:48:26 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-176606 Great advice, thanks! Great advice, thanks!

]]> By: perfumistaextraordinaire http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-176343 perfumistaextraordinaire Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:17:01 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-176343 I have worked Fragrance Retail for the last 13 years. I am the person who you ask for samples at the stores. My advice in getting samples from us is simple: -Be polite and friendly when approaching the salesperson. -Know specifically what you want!!. Asking "Hey you got any samples?" Is considered tacky and will get you nothing. -Showing genuine interest in the fragrance or Implying that you are interested in purchasing and you wish to try it out for a few days first is quite helpfull. - Purchasing a fragrance usually entitles you to as many samples as you like. Take advantage while purchasing. - Lastly, build a relationship with your fragrance sales person. We are here to help you navigate the murky waters and its no secret that you get more flys with honey. See you at the perfume counter!! Cheers!! I have worked Fragrance Retail for the last 13 years.
I am the person who you ask for samples at the stores.
My advice in getting samples from us is simple:

-Be polite and friendly when approaching the salesperson.
-Know specifically what you want!!. Asking “Hey you got any samples?” Is considered tacky and will get you nothing.
-Showing genuine interest in the fragrance or Implying that you are interested in purchasing and you wish to try it out for a few days first is quite helpfull.
- Purchasing a fragrance usually entitles you to as many samples as you like. Take advantage while purchasing.
- Lastly, build a relationship with your fragrance sales person. We are here to help you navigate the murky waters and its no secret that you get more flys with honey.

See you at the perfume counter!!
Cheers!!

]]> By: Suzanne http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-167704 Suzanne Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:53:02 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-167704 Owen, I completely understand your experience with EBAY. I have always felt, why consumers should have to pay for "PERFUME SAMPLE'S". They should be free for potential customer. I was just speaking with SA the other day at Macy's US, who "stated that companies are not sending them anymore, and they are only allowed to give them to buying customers. So, unless you making a purchase no goodies for you. II have never had any luck with Neiman's either. If you live in the US, Nordstorm and Sephora are your best places for getting perfume sample without having to pay for them. I have purchased blind before, PLEASE DO NOT EVER DO THIS, it smelled great on my skin for the moment, but later I didn't like it. A blog needs to be created about “Blind Buys you have regretted”. Here's 2 of mine Beyonce Heat Perfume Sarah Jessica Parker SJP NYC Owen,
I completely understand your experience with EBAY. I have always felt, why consumers should have to pay for “PERFUME SAMPLE’S”. They should be free for potential customer. I was just speaking with SA the other day at Macy’s US, who “stated that companies are not sending them anymore, and they are only allowed to give them to buying customers. So, unless you making a purchase no goodies for you. II have never had any luck with Neiman’s either. If you live in the US, Nordstorm and Sephora are your best places for getting perfume sample without having to pay for them. I have purchased blind before, PLEASE DO NOT EVER DO THIS, it smelled great on my skin for the moment, but later I didn’t like it. A blog needs to be created about “Blind Buys you have regretted”.
Here’s 2 of mine
Beyonce Heat Perfume
Sarah Jessica Parker SJP NYC

]]> By: Owen http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-167677 Owen Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:18:10 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-167677 ebay is probably the worst experience I've had looking at samples. I'm not really bothered about trying EVERYTHING, so I haven't been looking online to buy samples, just to browse. and nearly everything I looked at on ebay you'd be paying about £10-£20 for a range of1.5ml-7ml sample, ridiculous. and half of the samples I looked at had been used up a little bit, so I refuse to buy from ebay. I'd sooner go to a store and beg for one or take a little vial in and spray out a sample myself. I don't see the shame in it? they let you pump out your own makeup testers or so I've heard. but what I do when want to try a fragrance a few times before I buy, is I spray it on me everytime I walk past a store that sells it. ebay is probably the worst experience I’ve had looking at samples.
I’m not really bothered about trying EVERYTHING, so I haven’t been looking online to buy samples, just to browse. and nearly everything I looked at on ebay you’d be paying about £10-£20 for a range of1.5ml-7ml sample, ridiculous. and half of the samples I looked at had been used up a little bit, so I refuse to buy from ebay.

I’d sooner go to a store and beg for one or take a little vial in and spray out a sample myself. I don’t see the shame in it? they let you pump out your own makeup testers or so I’ve heard.

but what I do when want to try a fragrance a few times before I buy, is I spray it on me everytime I walk past a store that sells it.

]]> By: Robin http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-89297 Robin Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:35:09 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2007/04/09/perfumista-tip-how-to-get-fragrance-samples-free-or-otherwise/#comment-89297 Thanks! Thanks!

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