These Perfume Subscriptions Save You Hundreds on Luxury Scents—and They Make the Perfect Last-Minute Gift

Best Perfume Subscription: Scentbird

Intended to help you "date luxury perfumes before you marry [one]," Scentbird's subscription service is a fun yet practical solution to overspending on designer perfumes. Instead of buying expensive scents that end up collecting dust on your vanity, Scentbird sends a different sample-size scent of your choice each month. Take a brief perfume quiz to identify which scents you might like best, then try fragrances from designer brands like Prada, Versace, Cartier, Michael Kors, and more. Each 8-milliliter bottle comes with roughly 140 sprays in it, so you won't run out before your next perfume box arrives. Scentbird has perfume and cologne subscriptions for both men and women, so everyone should be able to find their favorite fragrance.

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Best Designer Perfumes: LUXSB - Luxury Scent Box

When LUXSB offered to send me a few sample scents from its array of monthly subscription box options, I jumped at the chance to try them out. The women-owned service allows you to select a sample-size fragrance each month from its vast collection of brands, including Burberry, Chloé, Marc Jacobs, and others. If you end up falling in love with a fragrance, you have the option to purchase a full-size bottle to use long-term. Out of the four fragrances LUXSB shipped to me, I received two floral scents, a cozy vanilla and sandalwood scent, and my new favorite—a velvety jasmine fragrance with vanilla undertones. After a quick Google search, I discovered that purchasing full-size versions of these perfumes would have cost me almost $700, while a subscription to LUXSB costs just $16 a month.

Best Cologne Subscription: Scent Box

If you're struggling to give a thoughtful gift to someone who seems to have everything, a perfume or cologne subscription could be the solution. Instead of trying to guess your loved one's preferred scents, Scent Box allows the recipient to pick out new perfumes or colognes each month, ensuring they'll find a scent they love. Scent Box's subscription for men offers over 850 cologne brands, including Giorgio Amani, Ralph Lauren, and Gucci, and each shipment arrives with a 30-day supply of product.

"I love to smell good, but buying perfume can be expensive, especially when you're only [going off] of a sample," one Scent Box reviewer said. "I love the fact that I can pick the fragrances sent to me—and premium ones at that! I can mix and match without breaking the bank."

Best Hypoallergenic Perfume: Skylar Scent Club

Let's be honest: The beauty industry doesn't have the best track record when it comes to animal testing, ingredient quality, and ethical sourcing. However, Skylar is a clean beauty brand whose products are all hypoallergenic, safe on sensitive skin, vegan, cruelty free, and bottled in sustainable packaging. When the brand offered me a sample of its Fall Cashmere scent, I was amazed by the perfume's quality, which had notes of vanilla, sandalwood, and cinnamon. Skylar's monthly scent club sends out a new limited-edition rollerball each month so you can keep exploring new fragrances all year long. Before each shipment, you'll receive information about the next product and are given the option to skip, swap, or add more items to your box. Skylar even donates a portion of its proceeds to a different charity each month, providing yet another reason to love this fragrance brand.

Best Vegan Perfume: Wicked Good Perfume Scent Box

If you're someone who enjoys layering fragrances to create a scent that's unique to you, this scent club by Wicked Good Perfume is a great option to explore. Every month, you'll receive a themed collection of scented items, such as perfume rollers, sprays, oils, and more. Everything inside your monthly scent box is handcrafted in Chicago, and all the ingredients are sustainably sourced, vegan, and cruelty free. Plus, reviewers say they love the personal touch and incredible customer service of the seller.

"The quality and value of the products you'll receive each month is mindblowing," one customer said. "Shipping is always fast, items are well-packaged, and mine have all always arrived intact… Everything always has such a personal air about it, as if it was made for a close friend."

Best Perfume + Jewelry Box: Perfume Surprise

Explore a variety of scents every month with this subscription box that sends five different sample-size perfumes from designer brands in every box. Each box centers on a theme, such as tropical, fresh, or floral, and every fragrance inside the box matches the scent profile of the theme. Past boxes have included brands like Marc Jacobs, Coach, Versace, and Calvin Klein, and each of the vials is labeled so you can identify your favorite scents. The Perfume Surprise subscription box even comes with a new piece of jewelry to help you look as good as you smell.

"My first box came the other day and I'm really pleased with all the fragrances," one verified buyer said. "I was uncertain at first that I would get samples of scents I would enjoy since I have a picky nose. All of the fragrances are wonderful with varying sweet and floral notes. I already love two of them and plan on buying small bottles when possible… I'm excited to be able to begin [curating] a fragrance collection without the high cost."