An alternative to a perfume subscription
Perfume subscriptions are a good idea with one catch: the plan. If you would rather pick the scent, the size and the timing yourself, decants bought one order at a time do the same job with nothing to cancel.
How perfume subscriptions usually work
Most perfume subscriptions charge a set fee each month and send one small atomiser, until you pause or cancel. Some let you pay more for extra scents each month.
That suits people who like a routine and a monthly surprise. It suits them less when a month goes by and last month’s scent is still full.
How 10ML works instead
- No plan and nothing to cancel. You order when you want to, and pay once per order.
- You choose the size: 3ml to discover, 10ml to wear, 30ml to keep.
- You choose how many. One scent or five, in the same order.
- Delivery is free on orders over €75.
Side by side
| Typical subscription | 10ML | |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | A set fee every month | Per order, only when you order |
| Sizes | Usually one fixed size | 3ml, 10ml or 30ml |
| Scents per delivery | Usually one, more on bigger plans | As many as you like |
| Commitment | Runs until you pause or cancel | None |
Subscription terms vary by service. This compares the typical monthly model, not any one company’s terms.
Which one suits you
If you like a scent arriving on the same day every month, a subscription does that well. If you want to choose exactly what you try and when, buying decants as you go gives you more control.
Not sure where to begin? Start with our bestsellers or read how to choose a perfume without smelling it.
Weighing up a named service? See 10ML vs Scentbird, or perfume decant shops in Europe, compared.
Questions people ask
Is 10ML a subscription?
No. There is no plan and no monthly fee. You order decants when you want them and pay per order.
Is buying decants cheaper than a subscription?
It depends on how many scents you try and which ones. With decants you pay only for the perfumes you choose, in the size you choose, and never for a month you skip.
Can I get a new perfume every month without a subscription?
Yes. Order a decant whenever you want a new scent. Nothing renews on its own.
10ML is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the perfume houses whose fragrances we sell.