Bargain vs Bougie: A Definitive List of the Best Fragrance Discovery Sets We Stock
Amy Clark is Adore Beauty's former Senior Editor and co-host of Skincare School the podcast (and self-appointed beauty road-tester!). Amy's worked as a journalist, beauty editor and podcaster for several years, previously writing and talking about all things beauty at Mamamia and You Beauty. When she's not writing honest, no BS product reviews and taking selfies 'for work', you'll find Amy eating halloumi in a hair towel turban and... taking more selfies.
Sorry to start this article on a downer, but I've got some bad news.
I regret to inform you we are yet to come up with a way for you to smell fragrances online through your screen before adding to cart.
I know. I'm sure we'll get there.
In the meantime, buying luxe fragrance online doesn't have to be a gamble.
Fragrance is probably the most deeply personal investment beauty purchase one can make.
And even though our fragrance buyers have a knack for putting the essence of a scent into words, it's just not the same as walking around a department store fragrance hall collecting sample cards.
Good news! That's where fragrance discovery sets come in.
Best Mini Fragrance Gift Sets.
Mini fragrance gift sets, travel kits and discovery sets are the online equivalent of spritzing perfumes onto little white cards.
Only they're better value. And a lot more fun.
Not only do these sample kits let you try some of the most *stunning* niche and luxury fragrances in the world before you buy, but you get to do it for under $100.
It's genius. The clever way to find your next signature scent on a budget, from the comfort of your couch. Or bed.
You also get to road-test how the fragrances wear in your everyday life, because fact - a perfume will smell different on your skin, hour by hour, than it does at first spritz.
Plus, mini fragrance sets make excellent gifts (for someone else... or yourself), and are perfect for taking on your next holiday.
Enough chat, because we need to talk about what are in my opinion, the best value fragrance discovery sets on Adore Beauty.
From cult brand Juliette Has A Gun to the viral Who Is Elijah fragrances, I can guarantee your next signature scent is in one of these mini trial collections.
1. who is elijah DISCOVERY SET.
Remember when Who Is Elijah launched and His | Her sold out four times? Now, the brand make this epic value discovery set with six minis of all their gender-neutral fragrances: His | Her, Haze, Her, Muse, Nomad and Nightcap. Perfect for travel, too!
2. who is elijah The Collective.
Same stunning signature scents, but in a set of 10ml vials. Rotate through these unique fragrances to suit your mood, but as one reviewer warns, "Good luck choosing a favourite!".
3. Kayali Discovery Layering Set 2.0.
Kayali fragrances are everywhere on TikTok! This limited edition discovery set lets you trial eight of the brand's perfumes, including the sold-out Vanilla 28. These scents are designed to be layered, so a set like this one is the most cost effective way to find your unique Kayali scent combo.
4. Giorgio Armani Armani Privé Les Eaux Miniatures Set.
This is not a fragrance set. This is a work of art. The epitome of luxury, this discovery kit features five stunning mini versions of the premium brand's popular eaux de toilettes: Pivoine Suzhou, Rose Milano, Gardénia Antigua, Jasmin Kusamono and Thé Yulong. Scent collectors will adore this.
5. Molton Brown Woody Discovery Set EDT.
Find your new signature scent - or just switch things up - with this fragrance set from the beloved British brand. Containing three travel-sized vials, you can try their popular Re-charge Black Pepper, Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel and Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold perfumes before buying the full size(s).
6. Jo Loves A Fragrance Discovery Collection.
Jo Loves is the luxury boutique fragrance brand from maybe the world's most beloved perfumer, Jo Malone CBE! This set includes seven 2ml mini fragrances of Jo Loves' most popular scents: Pomelo, White Rose & Lemon Leaves, Green Orange & Coriander, Jo By Jo Loves, Pink Vetiver, Mango Thai Lime and No 42 Flowershop.
7. Glasshouse Fragrances Fragrance Library.
A fragrance discovery kit with eight favourite Glasshouse scents? Gimme. Glasshouse perfumes are fast becoming as iconic as the brand's beloved home candles. This is a no-brainer way to test each one out, or rotate between them depending how you're feeling!
The most recent review of this feminine fragrance set reads, "The best perfume I have ever experienced". No pressure! Creed scents are an investment, hence this makes for a great gift or discovery kit. Inside you'll find Aventus For Her, Love in White, Spring Flower, Love in Black and Acqua Fiorentina.
We'll let this review of the masculine Creed fragrance set do the talking: "I bought this for my husband. I can't get over how fantastic he smells. Each scent is unique, complex and bright smelling. He smells awesome."
10. Lumira Parfum Discovery Set.
From Cuban Tobacco to Arabian Oud, Lumira fragrances are known for their rich, heady, gender-neutral scents. Now, you can try six in this sample set to find your next signature scent.
11. Jo Loves A Fragrance Paintbrush Collection.
Jo Loves fragrance paintbrushes are unlike anything you've tried before! Perfect for travel or keeping in your bag, this limited edition gift set comes with seven Jo Loves Fragrance Paintbrushes in your favourite scents.
Goldfield & Banks Discovery Collection.
If you can get your hands on this popular fragrance gift set, there's no doubt you'll find a Goldfield & Banks signature scent amongst this mix. You get nine 2ml sample vials of their modern, timeless perfumes inspired by native Australian botanicals.
13. Juliette Has A Gun Discovery Kit.
Juliette has A Gun is one of our best-selling fragrance brands, but the signature scents can be hard to decide between. This affordable set is such great value - you get seven 1.7ml samples, and a 5ml vial of the iconic Not a Perfume scent.
Need a bit more help finding your signature scent?
Try our Fragrance Quiz that finds you new perfumes you'll like based on ones you already love.
You can also learn more about how to find your signature scent in our helpful fragrance YouTube video below.
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