Tuesday, February 7th
2023 Perfume Subscription Reviews
Perfume Surprise
- Each monthly delivery comes with 5 preselected 2.5 mL bottles plus a jewelry surprise set
- Fragrances only for women
- Pay month-to-month or get a month free when you prepay for a six-month subscription
Perfume Surprise is a perfume subscription for women that includes five different fragrances every month, plus a jewelry set. Every spray bottle comes with 2.5mL of brand-name perfume, centered around a preselected theme. For example, in a previous box with a Fruity Sandalwood theme, subscribers received Gems Power by Tous, Fiori by Vince Camuto, Pink Bouquet by Moschino, Amour by Kenzo, and Flash by Jimmy Choo.
Nothing to do but order
Because all monthly selections are curated for you, there's nothing you need to do to set up your Perfume Surprise subscription, other than deciding if you want to pay $24.99 month-to-month or if you'd like to prepay $125 for six months of deliveries. Shipping is included in the price, and unless you live in Florida, you won't pay sales tax either.
Try for a while before prepaying
If you don't like your Perfume Surprise delivery, unfortunately there are no refunds. Also, if you opt for the six-month prepay plan, you won't get your money back if you cancel: your deliveries will continue to arrive until the six months are up. It might be best to choose the month-to-month plan first, making sure you really enjoy this perfume subscription before you make the longer commitment.
Some complaints
A few subscribers complained that their bottles arrived only half-full, or that they canceled their membership but continued to be charged for deliveries. Perfume Surprise only offers customer support via email and online form, so we can imagine that those members were frustrated by not being able to reach someone more directly. Failing to respond to a complaint filed with the Better Business Bureau is also why this company only earned a "C-" rating there too.
Cost per month
- $24.99 when paying month-to-month
- $20.83 when you prepay for six months
Still gets good reviews
This isn't the most polished perfume subscription we've seen. We spotted quite a few typos throughout the site that added to its less-than-experienced feel. However, in looking at member feedback, we were surprised to see that most people enjoy what they get here. No, it's not going to be your #1 choice if you want to select each fragrance you receive (or to be able to exchange ones you don't like). But, many comments said they liked getting five different fragrances each month, along with a cute jewelry item (that was usually much higher quality than they expected) - and that anything that wasn't the recipient's style or taste was received enthusiastically as a gift to a friend or family member.
Not the best but still a fun option
Perfume Surprise ranks as "just average" among perfume subscriptions. We're not huge fans of not being able to choose individual fragrances or know in advance what the monthly theme will be: previous selections shown on the site all had some variation of "Fruity" , for example, and that's not going to be a great fit for every wearer. But, we also can't overlook the four- and five-star reviews from customers who subscribed for several months and really enjoyed trying five new fragrances every month (plus the jewelry add-on).
Keep it in mind
This could be a perfume membership to keep in mind once you've checked out our higher-ranked options. You could sign up for the month-to-month plan first instead of shelling out $125 right away.
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We all know what it's like to notice that someone smells amazing and say, "What are you wearing? I love your perfume!" But, after we shell out the cash to get ourselves a bottle of it, we're disappointed by how it interacts with our own body chemistry - and now we have a pretty decoration on our vanity full of a fragrance we'll never wear again.
The same goes when we experiment with a new-to-us scent. Maybe we have a brand that we love and want to see if we like the next variation on that theme, as the top perfumers release their newest fragrances. Or we go adventurous and buy a scent based on the description alone. Spin the wheel, so to speak, and hope you get lucky? That's where perfume subscriptions come in and save the day.
Perfume Subscription FAQ
Continued from above...
When you sign up for a membership, you'll typically spend less than $20 to try up to three new perfumes (or colognes) every month. While most services don't have a refund or exchange policy, it makes it so much more affordable to get out of your comfort zone and give a new scent a try. And, as long as you stick with a reputable perfume subscription, you don't have to worry about getting anything that isn't 100% authentic.
Over the past few years, perfume memberships have become quite popular. Which one is right for you? That depends. Here are some factors to keep in mind as you browse all of the fun options out there:
- Designer vs. niche brands. Some perfume subscriptions focus just on the designer brands you already know and love: Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, and so on. Others work with independent perfumers around the globe to give you that one-of-a-kind fragrance experience with scents that no one else is wearing. And some give you access to both.
- Perfume, cologne, or mix-and-match. Are you looking for a subscription that is just perfume or that also offers cologne? Would you like to be able to choose between the two at any time you please? How about getting one of each in every monthly delivery? If you have a strong preference for that kind of flexibility, look for the memberships that offer it.
- Who chooses what you get. Usually, the designer brand perfume memberships let you select each ragrance - often giving you a calendar you can use to plan several months in advance, and only sending you a "surprise" if you don't enter a specific preference. On the other hand, most niche perfume subscriptions are all about the experience: monthly scents may be developed around a theme like "Saturday in the Park" or "Winter Chill" and unboxing your mystery fragrances is part of the fun.
- Exchanges or returns. Unfortunately, most perfume subscriptions don't let you return any fragrances that aren't quite to your liking (although there is one very popular retailer that lets you make up to five exchanges per year). You should probably get comfortable with the idea that you might not love everything you get as you try new perfumes.
To help you sample all of the most classic and newly-released fragrances, TopConsumerReviews.com has evaluated and ranked today's most popular perfume subscriptions. We're sure that you'll find a membership you love that will have you smelling like a million bucks - without having to go broke to get it!
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