The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

Find the scent that gets you compliments. Try six of our best-selling, long-lasting fragrances in 5ml bottles. Spray, wear, and fall in love with them on your skin before committing to a full size bottle.
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Stop blind-buying and start discovering.

Find your next signature scent with The Ultimate Discovery Set. Featuring six of our most iconic, long-lasting fragrances in travel-friendly 5ml bottles, this curated kit is the perfect way to test-drive our premium perfumes before committing to a full size.

Whether you are looking for an everyday staple, a head-turning evening fragrance, or the perfect gift for a fragrance lover, we’ve bundled our absolute bestsellers into three distinct collections.

Why You'll Love It:

  • Perfect for Testing: Enough fragrance in each 5ml bottle for multiple wears to see how the scent develops on your skin.

  • Travel-Ready: Pocket and purse-friendly sizes, completely TSA-approved for smelling great on the go.

  • Premium Quality: The same long-lasting, high-quality Eau de Parfum formulations as our full-sized bottles.

Choose Your Collection:

The "For Her" Collection

A curated lineup of our most complimented, beautifully feminine fragrances. From sweet and playful to bold and seductive, this set covers every mood.

  • 461 – Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540
  • 444 – Inspired by Lost Cherry
  • 82 – Inspired by Black Opium
  • 770 – Inspired by Boujee Marshmallow
  • 999 – Inspired by Paradox
  • 144 – Inspired by La Vie Est Belle

The "For Him" Collection

Our top-rated masculine powerhouses. This set features everything from fresh, everyday crowd-pleasers to deep, woody evening scents.

  • 197 – Inspired by Sauvage
  • 200 – Inspired by Aventus
  • 189 – Inspired by One Million
  • 157 – Inspired by Invictus
  • 341 – Inspired by Oud Wood
  • 499 – Inspired by Ombre Nomade

The "Unisex" Collection

A masterclass in niche fragrance. These highly sought-after, versatile profiles are designed to smell universally intoxicating on anyone.

  • 461 – Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540
  • 421 – Inspired by Santal 33
  • 186 – Inspired by Halfeti
  • 19 – Inspired by Black Orchid
  • 511 – Inspired by Gypsy Water
  • 111 – Inspired by Neroli Portofino

How to Use: Spritz onto your pulse points (wrists, neck, and behind the ears). For the most accurate test, avoid rubbing your wrists together, as this can crush the top notes of the fragrance. Try wearing a different scent each day to find your ultimate match!

✨ Accessible Luxury Scents: Experience the captivating designer-inspired fragrances you adore, crafted with premium ingredients, at a fraction of the high-end cost. Smell expensive, spend wisely.

⏱️ Impressive Performance, UK Crafted: We use high concentrations of quality fragrance oils in our Eau de Parfum, ensuring impressive longevity and sillage. Expertly blended right here in the UK for reliable quality.

⭐ Trusted by Thousands: Don't just take our word for it! Join our community of happy fragrance lovers – check out thousands of genuine customer reviews raving about our quality and accuracy.

🌱 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free: Feel good about smelling great. All our fragrances are proudly 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free, always.

✅ Your Risk-Free Guarantee: Try your chosen scent with absolute confidence. If you don't completely love it within 30 days, simply return it for a full, no-quibble refund.

We deliver to the UK, Ireland as well as most of Europe and the USA. We offer a range of shipping options to get your fragrances delivered right to your door, quickly and safely.

UK Delivery

  • Standard Delivery: Delivered within 2-3 business days via EVRI 48 hour tracked service for £2.45.
  • Express Delivery: Delivered within 1-2 business days via Royal Mail Tracked 24 service for £4.65.

Ireland Delivery

  • Standard Delivery: Delivered within 2-3 business days via An Post tracked service from €2.99.

EU Delivery

  • Standard Delivery: Delivered within 3-7 business days via DPD tracked service from £5.99*

USA Delivery

  • Standard Shipping: Delivered within 3-7 business days via FedEx tracked service for $10.99.
  • Express Shipping: Delivered within 3-5 business days via FedEx tracked service for $13.00.

Tracking Your Order:

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive a tracking number via email. You can track your package by using the order number on our tracking page.

Please note:

  • We cannot currently deliver to Alaska or PO Boxes.
  • In the event of adverse weather, deliveries may be affected and we cannot guarantee all delivery times.

For more information on Shipping & Delivery, you can check our Help Centre.

* Please see checkout for country-specific pricing.

We want you to love your new scent. If it's not quite right, you can return it for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of delivery - no awkward questions.

A few things to keep in mind

  • We know you need to try a fragrance to know if it's right for you, so a few test sprays are absolutely fine. We just ask that the bottle hasn't been heavily used and is returned in its original packaging within the 30-day window.
  • For Home Reed Diffusers and Car Diffusers, please pop the closure cap back on before returning - we need it to be included for the return to be processed.

Ready to start a return or just have a question? Get in touch via our contact page and we'll get it sorted for you.

Please be aware that products mentioned throughout our site are a mere guide and in no circumstance should be mistaken for the actual high street, designer or Niche brand. Names and copyrights, used or unused, are properties of their respective manufacturers and/or designers. These are simply inspirations, and are not 'identical' to any other fragrance or original.The Essence Vault are not to be confused with originals and we have no affiliation with the manufacturers of these unnamed designer brands. All 'Trademarks', used or unused, are property of their respective owners. We are not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorised, or sponsored by any trademark holder referenced or unreferenced herein. The use of any product name is for identification and reference purposes only, and does not imply any association with the trademark holder.

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How We Compare

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$320.00
Black Opium
$109.00
Lost Cherry
$386.00
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“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.

Customer photo review of The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

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.

The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

Customer photo review of The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

Loved these so much I bought 3 x 100ml bottles of 3 of the perfumes. I’ve since bought another 3 based on a sniff test of the original perfumes 😁

The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

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.

The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

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

The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

My favourite is 999, but I love all the others too. This one is a stronger and lasting longer smell, so for that reason it is my favourite one.

The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

So satisfying to be able to test new fragrances before investing - even though full sized bottles are so reasonably priced with you. Many thanks

The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

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!

The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

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 Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

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.

The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

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.

The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

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.

The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

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.

The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

Great perfumes my favourite is 444 and 144 lasts a long time and is very functional. Would definitely recommend recommend this perfume set

The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

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!

The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection

Love the trial sizes so I can find the scent or 3 I love. The perfume is amazing ive had other bands and they don't last on my skin. But these do.

The Bestsellers Starter Kit: 6x5ml Collection