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MDCI offers perhaps the best sample program of any I’ve seen. It’s not cheap by any means, but you get more than your money’s worth. I recently purchased the 7 fragrance sample set from them and couldn’t be more pleased with the level of service and the pleasure of dealing with the owner, Claude Marchal. For 77 euros, you can choose 7 of the 9 fragrances from the collection (the 7 set was only recently added… used to only be able to get 5). Being in the US, the VAT is dropped, but is replaced by the cost of shipping. You can order through paypal from this page.

The samples are huge – I would estimate 10+ ml in each, judging from how much they filled 15ml spray bottles I put them in. The amount of perfume that you’re able to experience with the set is an incredible deal considering the cost of a bottle.

The box for the 5 sample set appears to have been made specifically for 5 of the small flacons, but this one seems to have perhaps been made for something else, and used for the 7 sample set. Nonetheless, they come neatly wrapped and arranged in a nice quality box, with a card from Claude. Photos of the 5 sample set can be seen on Nathan Branch’s blog.

The threaded bottle size is actually a standard size that I’ve found fits sprayers purchased from accessoriesforfragrances.com, so you can simply add an atomizer and cut to size the fit these bottles. I would recommend this sample set to anyone interested in the line – it’s hugely generous and a great way to give extensive attention rather than a brief opinion from a small sample.