Perfume Decant Size Guide: 3 mL, 5 mL, 10 mL, 30 mL & 50 mL

Not sure which perfume decant size to buy? Compare 3 mL, 5 mL, 10 mL, 30 mL and 50 mL options, learn what an independent fragrance decant is, and check current sizes before ordering.

What does a perfume decant mean?

A fragrance decant is a measured quantity of a source fragrance transferred into a separate container. It allows you to buy a smaller portion of a perfume or cologne instead of a full manufacturer bottle. Decants sold by Eminent Fragrances are prepared independently, not packaged by the original fragrance house. They are not official brand samples, and the manufacturer's retail bottle or box is not included.

3 mL and 5 mL: smaller volumes for exploring

A smaller decant can be a practical way to experience a fragrance before choosing a larger volume. If you are curious about several fragrances, compare whether 3 mL or 5 mL is offered on each product page. The number of wears is not fixed: how much you apply and how the supplied container dispenses fragrance will affect how long it lasts.

10 mL: more fragrance without a full bottle

A 10 mL decant offers a larger quantity than the smaller options. It can make sense when you already know that you enjoy a fragrance or want more opportunities to use it. The 10 mL price may differ substantially between fragrances, so compare the currently displayed price for the selected variant.

30 mL and 50 mL: larger independent decants

Some fragrances in our catalog offer 30 mL or 50 mL options for shoppers who want a larger quantity. These remain independently prepared decants, not the fragrance maker's original retail bottles. Not every size is offered or in stock for every fragrance. Check the size selector, the current price and product availability before ordering.

How to choose the best size for your needs

  1. Start with the fragrance: Search for the exact perfume or fragrance house you want.
  2. Decide how much to explore: Consider a smaller volume to test an unfamiliar scent, or a larger size for one you already enjoy.
  3. Confirm the actual listing: Select the offered size to check its displayed price and stock status.
  4. Review the product format: Read the decant disclosure so you know what container and packaging are included.
  5. Check delivery and returns: Review our published policies before you place an order.

Browse fragrance decants by brand

Use the fragrance finder to search by brand, volume and availability. You can also browse Creed decants, Louis Vuitton decants, Parfums de Marly decants, Xerjoff decants and Initio decants.

For order terms, see our shipping, returns and decant information. Questions about a particular listing? Contact us before buying.

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