TESTER
Perfume testers are official manufacturer samples created for display and evaluation in retail stores — brands include Versace, Tom Ford, Lacoste, Gucci, YSL, Hugo Boss, and Acqua di Parma. Once used for in-store demonstrations, they are sold as testers — full-size bottles with the same authentic fragrance, often without the decorative retail box.
At The Scent Stories®, all testers are 100% authentic, factory-sealed and sourced directly from original brand stock. You get the identical fragrance experience as the retail version at a significantly lower price. Testers are typically available in the largest bottle formats (75ml–200ml).
Our tester range covers 200+ brands across men's and women's fragrances — designer houses like Tom Ford as well as niche favourites from Creed, Mancera and Parfums de Marly. Free shipping on orders above ₹1,500.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a tester bottle the same perfume as the retail version?
Yes. Tester bottles contain an identical formula to the retail version — same concentration, same batch. They differ only in outer packaging and the absence of a decorative cap.
Why are tester bottles cheaper than retail?
Tester bottles are produced for display and evaluation in retail stores. They have simpler packaging (plain white or brown box, no cap) which reduces the cost — the fragrance inside is identical.
Are tester bottles factory-sealed?
Tester bottles are not factory-sealed as they are produced for display purposes. However, all testers at The Scent Stories® are sourced directly from authorised distributors and are 100% authentic.