Sets Make Scents
The most memorable accessory you own is actually invisible
Whether you’re looking for a last minute gift, or want to further your knowledge in fragrance… we’ve got your covered.
Scent is the strongest sense linked to memory, so your most memorable accessory isn’t what you wear, but actually how you smell. The fragrance you spritz on your wrist every day becomes your “signature scent” and it is essentially an extension of your personal branding and aura.
Every smell goes straight to the part of the brain that processes emotion, attraction and memory (props to our olfactory system), and subtly communicates a personality snapshot— So what’s your fragrance signaling?
Fresh / Citrus (ex: lemon, mint, basil, etc.)
clean, light, refreshing, breezy energy
Floral (ex: Rose, Jasmine, Peony, etc.)
Elegant, romantic, feminine energy
Sweet/ Edible (ex: vanilla, sugar, buttercream, etc.)
Playful, inviting, bubbly/ youthful energy
Woody (ex: cedar, Sandalwood, etc.)
Intense, bold, masculine energy
Unconventional scents (ex: smoky, leathery, ink)
Edgy, unique, mysterious energy
If you don’t already have a “signature scent,” we highly suggest investing in a discovery set to explore your options. Bonus points that the mini sizes are also TSA-friendly!
And to tie in some of what’s happening in category, scent’s TikTok driven explosion has sent it everywhere…
Car scents from Olauto
Popular fragrance brought to laundry from Dedcool
In China the other month one of the top luxury packaging providers was offering a service scenting every bag and box from hundreds of popular fragrance clones.
Let’s dive into some status sets we recommend:
Dries Van Noten
The Collection Modepaleis Fragrance Discovery Set has ten beautiful fragrance samples from Dries Van Noten’s Eau de Parfum collection for $77. We love that it offers a huge variety from fresh to intense, with olfactory combinations like “orange blossom and santal” that weaves several scent types into one sensational blend. You are bound to find at least one you love amongst the ten.
État Libre d’Orange
Etat Libre d’Orange is an alternative French perfume house that has great scents with even better names and descriptive stories for each. The Ultimate Discovery Kit has 20 assorted samples for $55, which is almost their whole collection and worth the journey! “Fat Electrician” is a standout choice if you are a fan of gourmand flavors — this has fragrance notes of vetiver, chestnut cream, olive leaves, myrrh, vanilla and opoponax.
Maison Crivelli
This brand is another French Haute Parfumerie House that specializes in high-quality and bespoke fragrances. The Chocs Olfactifs Extraits Set includes six unisex samples for $170. Scents like “Patchouli MagnetiK” and “Oud Stallion” combine gourmand, floral and woody notes mixed together for the complex explorers.
D.S. & Durga
Scent layering is one of the most searched Pinterest terms of 2025, and this Murder Mystery Layering Set offers the perfect opportunity to see what all the hype is about. These fragrances are designed to be layered to create your own unique fragrance combinations, using the “I Don’t Know What” Fragrance Enhancer as the base. The other 5 scents can be used on top as accents in whatever amount is desired! This is a limited edition set, so don’t let the $275 price tag scare you away— get it while you can!
Malin + Goetz
The Fragrance Discovery Set lets you experience their entire Malin + Goetz eau de parfum collection in one packaged set for $26. The six travel-sized fragrances offers several botanical and gourmand options and even one unconventional leather scent. A well priced, low-risk set to try.
Kelly And Jones
This brand offers spirited fragrances meant to be paired with wines and cocktails. Their Sample Flight set includes one spray vial each of Citrus, Floral, Fruit, Oak and Earth scents for $25. A standout scent to try in the pack is the Mezcal Roja which combines desert bloom with warm minerals, a new olfactive adventure awaits!
Fzotic
Fah-ZA-tic (pronounced like exotic and erotic) is a perfume brand rooted in the power of artful things and it shows in their fragrance combinations. Their Discovery Set includes six scents for $45 and gives you 28 days to redeem a $21 discount towards any full bottle of your choice. Standouts to include if you customize your own set are Ummagumma Extra, Lilac Brûlée and Vetiverissimo — for a versatile experience!
Community recs from deep in the comment mines…
Common theme is beautiful rounded caps!
Régime Des Fleurs
The Deluxe Discovery Set comes with 16 fragrances for $98 with a wide variety of nature inspired aromas, including an ocean scent (“Nitesurf Neroli”). Their suggestion is to give each perfume a full day to settle and experience all its nuances before moving on to the next. If you find one you love, you can redeem $60 towards any 75ml Eau de Parfum purchase.
Stora Skuggan
This is a Stockholm based niche perfumer, with the most beautiful full sized bottles. They offer a $90 Discovery Set which gives a chance to try several their unique fragrances. Their detailed descriptions of their full sized scents on their website are delightfully quircky. The pine description is two sentences, while their Hexensalbe description is basically a mini novella. Worth exploring if your curious!
Clue Perfumery
Clue is an independent perfumery that gives a nod to the classic childhood game. Their Sample Set includes five scents for $40, which can be used as a credit towards the price of a full price bottle (the coupon code arrives via email after purchase). The full size “Dandelion Butter” fragrance is currently sold out, so this discovery set is a good way to get your hands on it!
Let us know below if you’ve tried any and/or which is your favorite set!
Thanks for taking a whiff with us,
Marni + Oren