A small dose answers a substantial question
A sample lets you discover a specific creation before committing to a larger bottle. Nishane offers identified references, while Maison Crivelli and Heeley also present trial doses for particular creations. Check the name, concentration and volume: these details make your discovery useful when you later decide whether to purchase the corresponding fragrance.
Keeping a record of each trial
Label trials or retain their packaging so related names do not become confused. Wear the perfume in several ordinary situations and record what you actually enjoy, without trying to finish a long list in one session. A well-used sample provides personal information; it does not turn a first impression into a universal truth about the fragrance.