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  • How Do You Find Your New Perfume? (Post)

    How do I Find a New Perfume? … is one of the most common questions we hear over and over. It can vary from – “I used to wear Giorgio, but it smells like Gramma's Whiskers now, can ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • From Farm to Fragrance : The Rise of Milk-Inspired Perfumes (lactonic fragrances) (Post)

    In the world of perfumery, there are certain fragrance families that transport us to specific moments, emotions, or places. One of the most evocative and nurturing scent categories is the lactonic, ...

  • 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 ...

  • New in the Store 2020 (Post)

    Zoologist Bee - orange, ginger syrup, royal jelly accord, broom, heliotrope, mimosa, orange flower, benzoin, labdanum, musks, sandalwood, tonka, vanillaDusita Le Pavillion d'Or - Mint, honeysuckle, ...

  • 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! ...

  • 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 ...

  • What Is a Niche Fragrance? A Guide to Unique Luxury Scents (Post)

    TL;DR: Niche fragrance is for people who want scents with personality, not popularity. This guide answers what “niche” means in fragrance and why these perfumes feel like wearable art. Re ...

  • 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 ...

  • Best Selling Perfumes January 16, 2017 (Post)

    Week ending January 15, 2017, best-selling perfumes at STC, we have some shakeups!  Make sure to head over to our Facebook page and comment, like or share to be entered in a drawing to win ...

  • Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka and Neela Vermeire Rahele new in the store. (Post)

    We hadn't heard anything at all about the new Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka in their cologne intense series, and it is a great fusion of medicinal myrrh and plump, smooth tonka.  Neela Vermei ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 2024 spring Rumored Perfume New Releases (Post)

    Rumored new releases in early 2024: Parfums de Marly Perseus - ginger, grapefruit, vetiverEx Nihilo Chandigarg Express - benzoin, cedarwood, patchouli and leatherHuda Beauty Easy Bake - pear, tubero ...

  • Perfume Buying Guide: Samples, Decants, or Full Bottle – When to Choose What (Post)

    You’ve been hearing about this great perfume that sounds perfect for you!  Do you run out and buy the full bottle or buy a sample or decant first?  Perfume is deeply personal. What sm ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • The 2021 List of Cologne Samples You Should Try (Post)

    This year is still pretty much fraught with uncertainties. But you can make fun, interesting, and memorable choices despite the limitations, such as getting a whiff of new and luxurious fragrances be ...

  • How to Find a Large Selection of Perfume Samples: Your Guide to Discovering Fragrance Without Commitment (Post)

    Fragrance lovers know the struggle: full bottles are expensive, and blind buys often lead to regret. The solution? Samples and decants. These small portions let you test dozens of scents affordably b ...

  • Where to Apply Cologne for the Best Projection (and Where Not to) (Post)

    Cologne application is all about strategy. Where you spray directly impacts projection (how far the scent travels) and longevity. The key factors are body heat, movement, skin exposure, and pulse poi ...

  • The Weird and Wonderful World of Cult Favorite Perfumes: From Outer Space to Crime Scenes (Post)

    The Weird and Wonderful World of Cult Favorite Perfumes: From Outer Space to Crime Scenes Perfume lovers chase the unique and evocative, but some scents venture far beyond florals and woods into trul ...

  • Reviews (Page)

        With roots going back more than 20 years in the perfume sample business — beginning with eBay and our predecessor company — we’ve shipped hundr ...

  • Help me Choose (Page)

    Find the right perfume for you. At Surrender to Chance, we make discovering fragrance simple and low-risk. We have thousands of authentic perfumes in our collection (designer, indie, niche, vintag ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • Perfume Decants FAQ (Page)

    What is a perfume decant?A perfume decant is a smaller amount of fragrance poured from the original manufacturer’s bottle into a new, smaller vial or spray bottle. It is not a factory-sealed re ...

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