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What Makes the Perfect Summer Perfume? (Post)

With summertime comes an urge to spend time outside, soaking up the sun and enjoying warm temperatures day and night. It’s the time to gather with friends at the pool, celebrate the seasonal holid ...
Top Spring Perfume Scents to Make You Feel Fresh (Post)

Spring is here and with it comes the desire to freshen things up! From reorganizing your closet to reevaluating your diet and exercise habits, there are so many ways to start anew with the season ...
Best Beach Perfume Options to Consider (Post)

Summer vacations on the beach are unmatched. Between soaking up the sun, dipping your toes in the water, and lounging in utter bliss, there are countless opportunities to sit back, relax, and enjo ...
Does Perfume Go Out of Date? Understanding Perfume Expiration (Post)

You love to mix things up with your scent and go between perfumes, but there’s that one fragrance you’ve been holding onto for years. It’s your go-to special occasion perfume - the one that your s ...
The Benefits of Wearing Perfume (Post)

The benefits of women wearing perfume are many. Women wearing perfume are not only confident in their own skin, but they are confident about the rest of their body too. Women who wear perfume have be ...
The Benefits of Perfume Decanting (Post)

Keeping your favorite scents organized and fresh is an important part of keeping your perfumes and colognes for years to come. Perfume decanting is a common practice for people who sell or swap ...
Best Perfumes of 2016 - Perfume Blog Roundup (Post)

Perfume blogs do their best perfumes of 2016 every year. There are so many, so we rounded about a bunch of them and linked them here so you can find them easily!Perfume Posse crew best perfume o ...
Best-Selling Perfumes 2016 at STC (Post)

We looked back at 2016 to see what you lobed, and this is the list of the best-selling perfumes at STC: Le Labo Santal 33 - this hit the top of the list this year and stayed there, thanks to being a ...
Monique Lhuillier - New Perfume Release (Post)

New in the Store - Monique Lhuillier Perfume. She is the designer of the fabulous wedding gowns, and she hired Maurice Roucel (one of my favorite perfumers) to design this perfume. I ...
Best Selling Perfumes January 29, 2017 (Post)

Week ending January 29, 2017, best-selling perfumes at STC. Little late this week, and that little Frenchie in the picture is the reason. It's been 8 years since I had a puppy, I forgot! ...
5 Trending Perfumes in 2022: Are They Worth the Hype? (Post)

If you’ve been following the trending perfumes from 2022, you’ll know there are a lot of heavenly-scented options to soak in. But are you more interested in the fragrances getting all the social m ...
The Eight Best Fall Perfumes of All Time (Post)

What is that certain scent that reminds you of the best time of year (AKA fall)? Cinnamon, musk, pine, or cedar? Or, maybe you’re more of a florals-year-round person? Whatever your preferred scent ...
Exploring the Best Retro Perfumes (Post)

What does retro perfume have to do with the architecture of the brain? Harvard neuroscientist Venkatesh Murthy explains that the structure of the brain links scents directly with emotional r ...
Why Wearing Rose Perfume Is a Must (Post)

Rose is considered one of the ultimate top notes, as its timeless scent is so refreshing and easy to distinguish. Whether you’re searching for a new fragrance for yourself or as a gift to a loved ...
The Benefits of Perfume Samples, and How to Use Them (Post)

The Benefits of Perfume SamplesIt’s getting harder to try on perfume in stores. Not only are perfume shops (and shopping malls) harder to get to, but the older ways of getting perfume samples are har ...
Why Buy Vintage Perfume? (Post)

If you're tired of all the modern-day scents and you wish you had a time machine to go back into the past and cherry pick the best scents from history, you can now buy vintage perfumes that allow you ...
Best Selling Perfumes January 9, 2017 (Post)

Week ending January 8, 2017, best-selling perfumes at STC: Tom Ford Private Blend Tobacco Vanille - always gonna be in the top five. The world will have to end before this ever drops out of th ...
Lifetime Luxury Is Just a Kilian Perfume Away (Post)

Kilian by Kilian perfumes are tantalizing, yet subtle, luxurious fragrancesKilian is from a French family with a rich history in the cognac and fashion industries. He’s the grandson of Moet Hennessy, ...
The Pros of Buying Perfume Sampler Sets (Post)

Perfume sampler sets are a great way to try out a collection of perfumes without doubling down on one scent that you may not even like a week or a month from now. With a perfume sampler set, you'll g ...
Cologne vs Perfume: What’s the Difference? (Post)

Fragrances have the power to evoke emotions, leave a lasting impression, and enhance personal style. When it comes to choosing the right scent, understanding the difference between cologne and perfum ...
The Complete Guide To Buying Perfumes Online (Post)

Buying a perfume is an experiential process: you smell one, see if you like it, wear it around, get to know it. So buying perfume online can seem like a daunting, if not impossible, task. How can you ...
The Best Incense Perfume for the Holidays (Post)

Looking for the best incense perfume for the holiday season? We’ve got you covered. With incense perfume samplers, you can get enough of a scent for the entire season without overdoing it.Incense per ...
A Guide to the Main 6 Main Types of Perfume Scents (Post)

“Perfume is like a parenthesis, a moment of freedom, peace, love, and sensuality in between the disturbances of modern living.” – Sonia Rykiel, French Fashion designer and writ ...
Best Selling Perfumes March 2017 (Post)

Many of the same perfumes came up week after week, so we decided to take some time and then put out Best selling perfumes of March 2017 along with the Best Selling New Perfumes to the store for March ...
The Right (And Wrong) Ways to Gift Perfume (Post)

Perfume: it's one of those signature things that can make for a great gift -- or not. That's because perfume is so personal, and getting someone a $100 bottle of perfume that they can't stand is hard ...
Top 4 Fragrances & Perfumes for the Office (Post)

When it comes to creating a favorable impression in the workplace, our appearance and demeanor play a significant role. However, there is one element that often goes overlooked but can leave a las ...
The 5 Best Fall Perfumes of 2022 (Post)

The best fall perfumes of 2022 harmonize with all the other scents of the season, like cooler weather, falling leaves, and toasty warm beverages. But instead of making you spell like the pumpkin s ...
History of Perfume: From Origins to Modern Day (Post)

Perfume has a rich and fascinating history that spans centuries and continents. The art of fragrance has evolved from ancient rituals to a sophisticated industry, captivating people across the globe.
Must-Have Classic Perfume Scents for Women (Post)

Finding your signature perfume scent is a rite of passage. Whether you like bold and modern scents or lean more toward classic women’s perfume, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. He ...
Why Buy Perfume Samples and Decants Online? (Post)

Like it or not, but perfume is expensive. Let's rephrase that: good perfume is expensive. And unless you have a pile of cash burning a hole in your pocket, you could end up spending a pretty penny on ...
How to Apply Perfume So It Lasts Longer (Post)

Finding your favorite fragrance is such a satisfying experience; when you wear a perfume that you love, it can help you feel more confident and excited about gathering with others and putting your ...
The Complete List of the Best Online Perfume Stores (Post)

So, are you looking for the best online perfume store? Well, “best” is subjective — but, we can give you 4 good picks when it comes to buying perfumes online!These are all highly-acclaimed fragrance ...
4 Best Spring Perfumes for 2023 (Post)

Even before you actually see the first signs of spring outside, misting one of the best spring perfumes can fast-forward you to the warmer, sunnier days ahead. Looking for a new perfume (o ...
How to Store Perfume Samples for Longevity and Freshness (Post)

TL;DR: To preserve the freshness of perfume samples and decants, store them sealed, upright, and away from heat, light, and humidity. Avoid bathrooms and open display setups. Use tape to reinforce se ...
4 Perfume Resolutions for a Brand New Year (Post)

4 Perfume Resolutions for a Brand New Year New year, new scent? If you’re anything like us, you’ll be looking to revamp your fragrance wardrobe in the New Year. Check out our 4 perfume resolutions ...
Best Selling Perfumes January 22, 2017 (Post)

Week ending January 22, 2017, best-selling perfumes at STC. There are a few changes, some old favorites made it back on the list. Make sure to head over to our Facebook page and comment, like o ...
How to Find the Most Romantic Perfume for Your Partner (Post)

Romantic perfume can be the greatest gift when you want to treat your partner to something that shows your love and appreciation for them. Whether wearing perfume is already a part of their beauty ...
4 Tips for Evaluating a Great Perfume Sample Set (Post)

A perfume sample set can be a great way to test out those fragrances that you've always wanted to try without the steep cost of buying a large bottle of each. After all, unless you're already familia ...
Best Selling Perfumes January 3, 2017 (Post)

The top-selling perfumes at STC for the week ending January 2, 2017: Neela Vermeire Creations RaheleTom Ford Private Blend Tobacco VanilleCreed AventusJo Malone Myrrh & Tonka Cologne Intense (ne ...
Best Selling Perfumes February 5, 2017 (Post)

Week ending February 5, 2017, best-selling perfumes at STC. There are a few changes, some old favorites made it back on the list. It is a shorter list this week because some of the 5 ml clearance sp ...
The Best Women's Perfume Samples for Working Moms (Post)

Working Moms lead hectic, fast-paced lives as they try to fit in all they can in a typical work day. From getting the kids ready for school and making them breakfast and perhaps even a packed lunch t ...
Perfume Info (Page)

How and Where to Apply Perfume Scent clings best to the areas on your skin where blood flow is the strongest (pulse points): to the inside of your wrists, neck, behind your ears, betwe ...
Perfume Resources - Books (Page)

Resource books - books about perfume, with reviews or historical information Perfumes; The Guide by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez is a great resource - sharp, witty reviews on many, many pe ...
Why Buy Perfume Samples? (Page)

Why perfume samples and perfume decants? We aren’t going to tell you what you should like or what you should sample or what we think are the best perfumes specifically for you. We have put t ...
Perfume Samples (Page)

How many bottles of perfume do you have you no longer wear? Cringe about how much you spent on them? Don't remember why you bought them? The fragrance counter is so much fun if y ...
About Us (Page)

// Welcome to Surrender to Chance Take a look around, make yourself comfortable. Surrender to Chance was born on a trip to Morocco and crystalized as a life philosophy ...
Decant-What Is It? (Page)

Perfume Decants A perfume decant is essentially a smaller sized vial or bottle of perfume that is not a manufacturer's bottle, nor is it factory sealed. All of our perfume decants are hand poured fr ...
Help me Choose (Page)

So what do we do here at STC? We have thousands of perfumes in inventory. When you order, we hand decant the perfume from our manufacturer's bottle into the size of sample or decant your order ...