Frequently Asked Questions

What is a decant?
A decant is a small portion of an original fragrance, rebottled into a spray atomizer so you can try it before committing to a full bottle. You receive a decant vial — the product photos show the original full bottle for identification.

What sizes do you offer?
1 mL and 5 mL spray decants for every fragrance in the catalog.

Are your fragrances authentic?
Yes. Every decant is hand-decanted from a genuine, responsibly sourced bottle, never diluted, blended, or reformulated. Second Note Fragrance is an independent decanting business and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any fragrance houses, designers, or brands represented.

How do I choose a fragrance?
Browse Fragrances by house, shop by scent family, or take the Find Your Scent quiz for personalized matches.

What is in the Scent Surprise Tin?
Three mystery 1 mL spray samples in your chosen preference, a fragrance information card with the houses and names disclosed, themed extras, and a reusable metal keepsake tin.

What is your shipping policy?
We ship from Oregon to customers throughout the contiguous United States using USPS Ground Advantage. Because perfumes contain alcohol, all fragrance orders must ship by ground, in accordance with USPS regulations.
Flat-rate shipping: $8.00
Shipping method: USPS Ground Advantage
Delivery: Typically 2–7 business days after shipment, dependent on USPS
Tracking: Provided with every order
Shipping area: Contiguous United States only
We cannot ship internationally or to Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. territories at this time. See the full Shipping & Delivery page for details.