Advice Needed for Using Lucky Scent Samples Please

[Pippin06]

Hi, all. I am happy to have about 25 samples I purchased from Luckyscent recently. As some of you likely know, the little samples don't have sprayers, but rather a little plastic applicator and a lid that comes off.

For those of you experienced with these samples, how do you use them? Do you use the little applicator attached to the cap to spread it on?; do you use your finger to dab the perfume on?; or do you pour some into the palm of your hand and splash it on--and if so, how much of the sample do you use at a time (half the bottle, full, etc.)? Thank you.

 

[hednic]

When faced with samples like Luckyscent's, I dab a drop or two on my palm and then rub my palms together and apply on my neck.

 

[Pippin06]

When faced with samples like Luckyscent's, I dab a drop or two on my palm and then rub my palms together and apply on my neck.

Thank you, hednic. Much appreciated.

 

[FlexMentallo]

I wish they offered a mini sprayer option for a bit more. Havent pulled the trigger on some samples from them because of not being a fan of the dabber. Cant complain about the diverse offerings they have though.

 

[cazaubon]

I usually use my finger to dab a few drops on. However, I’ve been fooled by this method before, buying a bottle based on a few drops, then not liking it when sprayed on. So now, when I’m seriously considering purchasing, I dump the whole vial on me to simulate a full wear.

 

[JON RODGERS]

I use refillable mini atomizers. They are dirt cheap and get the job done.

https://www.amazon.com/FANDAMEI-Refillable-Atomizer-Containers-Portable/dp/B0B1CTL3JK/ref=sr_1_17_sspa?crid=3UEJK1M68YY5M&keywords=mini+perfume+sprays&qid=1684702800&sprefix=mini+perfume+sprays,aps,159&sr=8-17-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyS1BGTUROUU9QUSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRJZD1BMDUxNDcyOTNMQjBEUFY0QjVFWTkmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMTAzNzMzODMyRDUxUjA1VkhKVzUmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

These are also quite useful to avoid any spillage.

https://www.amazon.com/Perfume-Polyethylene-Kitchen-Plastic-Funnels/dp/B09TQZ4QT5/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=mini+funnel+for+perfume+bottle&qid=1684703756&sprefix=mini+funnel+perfume,aps,166&sr=8-3

 

[Pippin06]

I usually use my finger to dab a few drops on. However, I’ve been fooled by this method before, buying a bottle based on a few drops, then not liking it when sprayed on. So now, when I’m seriously considering purchasing, I dump the whole vial on me to simulate a full wear.

Thank you, cazaubon.

 

[woodnotes55]

Ha!! I open them and then hold it against my arm or wrist and try to hold it tight and tip it over and back. In theory this puts a small puddle of a few drops on your arm, spreads just a little, and allows 3-6 wearings per tube. In reality, more than I like to admit I have slipped and done the Cazaubon method of wearing the whole tube at once.....

Much prefer the spray type and may need to look into the recommendation from Jon Rodgers

 

[Pippin06]

Ha!! I open them and then hold it against my arm or wrist and try to hold it tight and tip it over and back. In theory this puts a small puddle of a few drops on your arm, spreads just a little, and allows 3-6 wearings per tube. In reality, more than I like to admit I have slipped and done the Cazaubon method of wearing the whole tube at once.....

Much prefer the spray type and may need to look into the recommendation from Jon Rodgers

Thank you woodnotes55.

 

[Pippin06]

I use refillable mini atomizers. They are dirt cheap and get the job done.

https://www.amazon.com/FANDAMEI-Refillable-Atomizer-Containers-Portable/dp/B0B1CTL3JK/ref=sr_1_17_sspa?crid=3UEJK1M68YY5M&keywords=mini+perfume+sprays&qid=1684702800&sprefix=mini+perfume+sprays,aps,159&sr=8-17-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyS1BGTUROUU9QUSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRJZD1BMDUxNDcyOTNMQjBEUFY0QjVFWTkmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMTAzNzMzODMyRDUxUjA1VkhKVzUmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

These are also quite useful to avoid any spillage.

https://www.amazon.com/Perfume-Polyethylene-Kitchen-Plastic-Funnels/dp/B09TQZ4QT5/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=mini+funnel+for+perfume+bottle&qid=1684703756&sprefix=mini+funnel+perfume,aps,166&sr=8-3

This looks like a good solution. Thank you, Jon.

 

[davidcalgary29]

I pour the 0.7 mL samples on my wrist. It doesn't give you the same experience as spray applicators, though.

Luckyscent do provide spray applicators with their 5mL and 9mL samples, though.

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

If I bought at least two vials of the same scent I probably would decant into an atomizer and spray it on. I think spraying the sample on versus dabbing it is much better.

You can also pour it on the wrist but it's more messy that way.

 

[Olympe de Gouges]

Okay, maybe this is not what you are supposed to do, and I am not sure if this will make sense, but what I do is I open the dabber vial and then tilt it at an angle. With the vial at an angle, I put the skinny stick part in the vial with the skinny stick pressed down on the glass as far as it can go until the wider part of the cap hits the glass. Then I tilt the vial down a little bit until a drop or two of perfume flows into the fat part of the plastic cap. Then I pull the plastic cap out completely upside down so the drop of perfume is safely in the cap and does not fall out. Then I press the dabber stick cap gently against my wrist (or I guess wherever you want to put it) upside down so the drop of perfume slides out onto my wrist and then I just use the dabber to gently spread the drop out on my skin.

But it sounds like maybe that is not what you are supposed to do 😂.

Sometimes I also just keep dipping the dabber and spreading it on my skin until I have the amount I want.

I used to just tip the vials and splash a few drops on my skin, which was okay until I had a tragic accident with an O Hira sample I was trying to ration. Since then I have erred on the side of the dabber.

 

[JON RODGERS]

This looks like a good solution. Thank you, Jon.

You're welcome

 

[teardrop]

Another vote here for decanting into little plastic spray vials. l buy mine in bulk & think of them as disposable. Often on the first try l dab from the vial to get an initial impression, & if l hate the fragrance l probably won't bother decanting it. But you do get a different experience when spraying, especially in terms of performance. lt might seem like an unnecessary expense, but it might save you from the expensive mistake of buying bottles you decide you don't like so much when spraying.

Plastic vials can evaporate though, especially the ones with screw-on sprayers, so l'd advise buying the snap-on ones or using the sample up quickly.

 

[PStoller]

I use the Woodnotes Method™︎, because I’m not about to decant hundreds of samples. If I like it enough, I’ll buy a proper bottle. If I don’t, I’m not concerned about waste.

 

[woodnotes55]

I use the Woodnotes Method™︎, because I’m not about to decant hundreds of samples. If I like it enough, I’ll buy a proper bottle. If I don’t, I’m not concerned about waste.

How cool is that, I have a trademarked method!!!! And it's surely better than the one in those books I sold back in 2010....

 

[johnnyutah]

Ha!! I open them and then hold it against my arm or wrist and try to hold it tight and tip it over and back. In theory this puts a small puddle of a few drops on your arm, spreads just a little, and allows 3-6 wearings per tube. In reality, more than I like to admit I have slipped and done the Cazaubon method of wearing the whole tube at once.....

this is what I do.

 

[RPLens]

The best solution here is to spend more money on spray samples and buy spray samples from another source.
Hope this helps for the people who are lost.

 

[PaTomas]

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I pour the 0.7 mL samples on my wrist. It doesn't give you the same experience as spray applicators, though.

Luckyscent do provide spray applicators with their 5mL and 9mL samples, though.

This is very good to know as the variety of fragrances across the spectrum that they offer is incomparable!

 

[RedRaider430]

I typically only use the 0.7 ml vials for sampling, and I do that by turning it upside down on the fingertip of my middle and/or index finger and applying it to the back of my hand. That's usually all I need to determine if I'm interested in buying the fragrance.

After sampling that way and becoming familiar with the fragrance, I'll use the rest of the vial later by applying it the same way with my fingertip(s), but under each ear (along each jawbone), and occasionally at the neckline,

 

[PrinceRF]

I take off the lid and, without using the plastic applicator within, I press the opening of the container up to my skin where I want it applied. I then tilt the vial and drag it across my skin making sure to keep it pressed tightly so that it doesn't spill out.

Or, I just splash myself with it liberally.

 

[dogtoe]

I take off the lid and, without using the plastic applicator within, I press the opening of the container up to my skin where I want it applied. I then tilt the vial and drag it across my skin making sure to keep it pressed tightly so that it doesn't spill out.

Or, I just splash myself with it liberally.

I do the same plus put some splashes on my shirt since I usually spray more on my shirt than my neck. To get a good sense of sillage, I use about half the sample.

 

[cheapimitation]

I'm also a proponent of the press the vial against the skin and spread technique. If I like it enough that I'm considering purchasing I will try to empty most of the vial to get a good full wearing before I commit. Sometimes this involves splashing it on my chest lying down so it doesn't just drip to the floor. The things we do for fragrance! 😂

I used to hate them but I've come around to the utility of the luckyscent sample. I've accumulated so many other larger samples and discovery sets of fragrances I don't really want to wear again, there's something practical about having a tiny vial that is just enough to see if I want to explore the fragrance further. It has done a disservice to some fragrances, however, that underwhelmed me from Luckyscent testing but later found I liked them a lot more when sprayed fully.

Indigo and Osswald are great alternatives for larger spray samples of hard to find niche although they aren't cheap. I did find, however, that my Indigo samples evaporated after just a couple months, whereas I have Luckyscent vials that must be 8 years old and are still full.

 

[slpfrsly]

Just dab on a small amount so you can sample. They're samples, not really designed for full wearings.

I wouldn't recommend using them for a full wear, that's something better left to samples of at least 2ml, ideally 5-10ml. With a sample as small as 1ml or less, you're far better off just dabbing small amounts on a piece of paper/skin/clothing/whatever just to get an impression of the fragrance and work out whether it might be something that's worth a bottle/larger decant. That way, you're testing/trying the fragrance a number of different times, which will give you different impressions each time as your nose/mind starts to 'learn' the scent.

That would be the wisest thing to do with a small sample, in my opinion. If budget is no issue, then by all means use it in any way you like. But I would suggest that a 1ml decant is best sampled rather worn. You'll get a lot more out of the sample by trying it 10 different times in frugal amounts than wearing it and using the sample all at once. But ofc other people will prefer to do things differently so you should try for yourself and find what works best for you.

What I usually did with samples this sort of size was sample half a small decant in this way, dabbing every few days/weeks/months to get an idea of the fragrance. When there was about half or less of the sample left, I finish off with a half wear by applying to the inner arm/wrists and neck. Best of both worlds.

 

[Janjanjan]

I used to hate Luckyscent samples, but after I started buying scent strips with a skinny end on one side, the skinny end fits perfectly into the vial. Unlike spray samples, vial samples are much less to dry out/evaporate on me so I have started to like them for this dip method.

For skin wears, I will either use the tip-and-smear method a few other people have discussed (which works pretty great) or I will saturate one of my scent strips and smear that on my skin once or twice for a similar effect.

 

[FoxyBerry]

I usually use my finger to dab a few drops on. However, I’ve been fooled by this method before, buying a bottle based on a few drops, then not liking it when sprayed on. So now, when I’m seriously considering purchasing, I dump the whole vial on me to simulate a full wear.

I do exactly this, also. It's tempting to make a sample last as long as possible, but that sometimes backfires on you. I always have to remind myself that it's ONE sample... meant for one or two wearings. Dump it all to get the most accurate reading of the scent.

ADDED: It's also worth patronizing vendors that use sprayers for samples. Indigo and ZGO are two good ones.