“All my fragrances are amazing! The scent lasts so long, and they all smell just like the designer ones. I receive so many compliments on them - very satisfied!”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Expertly blended in the UK. Unbeatable longevity. No designer markups.
We’ve spent years perfecting our formulas to capture the character and "DNA" of the world’s most iconic scents. While no two fragrances are ever 100% identical due to different ingredient sources, about 97% of our community tell us they can’t tell the difference.
We focus on the notes that matter most—the ones that linger on your skin and get you noticed.
It’s a fair question! The "big" brands spend a fortune on celebrity ambassadors, primetime TV ads, and custom-molded glass bottles.
We decided to skip all of that. By using standardised, minimalist bottles and focusing our budget entirely on high-quality oils and perfumer’s alcohol, we can offer the same olfactory experience without the "luxury" markup.
Longevity is a top priority for us. We formulate our scents as Eau de Parfum (EDP) or Parfum concentrations, which contain a higher percentage of fragrance oils than a standard Eau de Toilette.
While everyone’s skin chemistry is different, our scents are designed to provide a strong "scent trail" and last through a standard workday or evening out.
We know that buying fragrance online can feel like a gamble. That’s why we offer a straightforward return policy. If you spray your bottle and realise it’s not quite what you expected, you can return it to us within 30 days for a swap or a refund.
We want you to find a scent you genuinely love wearing.
Yes. We use high-quality, industry-standard ingredients, and all our products are fully compliant with safety regulations.
However, because fragrance contains allergens (even natural ones), we always recommend a quick "patch test" on your wrist before a full application if you have very sensitive skin.
Never. We are 100% cruelty-free and our formulas are vegan-friendly. We believe you should be able to smell incredible without any compromise on your values.
We aim to get your new favourite scent to you as fast as possible!
Most orders are dispatched within 24 hours. Once it leaves us, you can usually expect your parcel at your door within 2–3 working days.
You’ll get a tracking link the moment it’s on its way so you can keep an eye on its progress.
The Essence Vault Guarantee
At The Essence Vault, we believe in fragrances that make you feel amazing. That's why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee—so you can shop with confidence.
If you're not completely in love with your scent, simply return it within 30 days for a full refund. No hassle, no stress—just a promise that you'll find a fragrance you truly adore.
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These perfumes smell just like the real thing
“Trust me when I say these perfumes smell just like the real thing. They also last a very long time - one spray in the morning, and I can still smell it at bedtime! I 100% recommend them!”
Kimran S.
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Had so many compliments and they last so long!
“Absolutely in love with all the perfumes I purchased! I had to go back for more. I originally ordered the 3 x 100ml bundle and then got six more. So, so happy!”
Clare B.
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I’m a customer for life, thank you so much, 100% satisfied
“I’m absolutely delighted with my fragrance, it smells beautiful, I’ve had so many comments when I wear it. Very efficient delivery, great packaging and amazing value.”
Patrick B.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 225 reviews.
These are to go in with my son’s birthday present but I love the idea of letting him try a few different ones before deciding which he prefers.
Wasn't sure what fragrance I wanted to go for ask I've started to dislike my current one.
So far the 2 i've been trying smell great and last all day.
This is a great cheap product to try and figure out what fragrance you would like to end up buying.
Was really happy with this starter set, got it for my husband to see which one he likes and will then order a bigger bottle, brilliant way to try first, thank you
This is a great way to explore new fragrances and decide which you like. I’m very happy with my choices. Just deciding which to buy a larger bottle of first!
Enjoying the test kits finding some new favourites, a great introduction, and would try some i already know to compare, but would buy some larger bottles of the new ones I like now .
The perfume is lovely its just a shame the emails that follow are extremely excessive. Several times a day and its putting off ordering full size products as its ridiculous, also if payday 30 ending today needs to stop as its misleading as its gone on for what feels like weeks.
I appreciated being able to try all the scents with a view to purchasing a favourite. For me though, they were all too strong, there wasn’t really a more subtle scent which is what I prefer.
Would recommend though.
I was dubious at first but saw the small samples and thought I would give it a try. Well it didn't disappoint....they smell so much like the originals and I was really pleased by how long the smell lasted. They actually last longer than my named perfumes. I will definitely be ordering again.
Have given four stars as I don't love all of the scents in the box - BUT there are two I love and will be ordering bigger bottles when my testers run out.
Really impressed! Was a bit sceptical but they smell exactly like the brands and last all day. You get a good amount in each of the tasters so myself, my daughter and my sister have been able to trial and I will be buying at least two full size bottles!