Hello frag fam, Joe Average here with a different type of review for you guys! This week I’d like to tackle some of the most well-known decant providers out there. Quick recap, a decant is where someone, or a company, rebottles a small bit of fragrance and sells it to the general public. This is seen as an “affordable” way of sampling what would otherwise be a very expensive “full bottle” purchase. You easily see commercials and endorsements for many of the bigger decant companies, but who can you trust? There are several companies that do this, as well as several individuals online in forums like Discord, Facebook, et. al. Well, I did a bit of my own research and I’m happy to report what I’ve experienced with five of the most well-known companies out there. Joe A. will give it to ya’ straight and hopefully this will help you! Real quick disclaimer (of course, you guys know all this I’m sure…) I don’t, nor ever have been, affiliated with any of these companies. I do not receive any royalties, commissions or kickbacks for my reviews. All of the information I provide is accurate to the best of my abilities and I’d be happy to discuss anything that isn’t clear. Now… The five companies I’ve decided to look at are DecantX, MicroPerfumes, Perfuum, Scents Angel and Scent Split. Now I know there are more, but just five is alot to review! I’ve looked at things like: available selection, available sizes, available shipping options, perks, discounts and prices for some of the most common fragrances. In the name of research, I ordered the exact same fragrance decant from each site on the same afternoon and will tell you the price I paid, how long it took to get to me, the packaging (shipping and of the fragrance) as well as other tidbits that I may think is important for you to know. There’s going to be a lot of information, so I’m breaking up the reviews, one per day. At the end of the week, I’ll have a summary sheet that I think I can attach as a pdf, if not; maybe I can do a link to it!

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLRMeSqE/ I am hearing these stories more and more. Starting to wonder if there is a medical connection

FYI - If you are in the Atlanta metro area, we will be having some Fragrance related events coming up. This weekend, September 26th the Scented Cottage will be hosting @Will Southard , the perfumer and owner of Third Eye Fragrances. Then on October 10th & 11th the Independent Fragrance Expo Fumed will be in Atlanta. If you go to one of these let me know, it would be nice to meet some of the Brotherhood.

Finally have a good cool day to give this a full try and it's been sitting impatiently for a few weeks getting ready. All I can say is "Wow!" I have a sample of the original which I like a lot but this one is on another level. Smoother, a little darker, more refined and I really can see myself wearing this a lot in the future to the detriment of my other fragrances. The cherry, rum and the woods and the rest are just *chefs' kiss*. The performance so far seems above average. (Not to mention the better half likes it a lot).

Megamare by Orto Parisi is an uncompromising interpretation of the ocean in fragrance form. It is a powerful marine composition that moves far beyond the conventional idea of a fresh aquatic scent, presenting instead an intense and almost elemental impression of the sea. The fragrance opens with a striking marine character salty, mineralic and intensely atmospheric before revealing deeper nuances reminiscent of seaweed, wet rocks, ocean air and the vastness of open water. Its evolution is particularly noteworthy for the way it combines freshness with darkness, creating an aquatic profile that feels both clean and mysterious. What distinguishes Megamare is its extraordinary presence and persistence. It is a fragrance of considerable projection, yet its appeal lies not merely in its strength, but in the distinctive olfactory landscape it creates. Rather than simply smelling fresh, it attempts to capture the raw character and depth of the ocean itself. For enthusiasts of niche perfumery, Megamare is best approached as an olfactory study of the sea—salty, mineral, intense, unconventional and unapologetically bold. Fragrance character: Marine • Salty • Mineralic • Aquatic • Fresh • Intense Performance: Exceptional longevity and projection Overall impression: A dark, powerful and highly distinctive interpretation of the open sea.