The Joy of Perfume Vials.

In keeping with January's theme of economy let me share my love of perfume vials as they are almost always free!

Now I wasn't always a fan of these, when I received them in GWP's or had to check boxes to select samples they weren't the ones that 'sparked joy' as it were. But ever since I purchased the Etat d'Orange Libre Sampler I've come to see them in a whole new light...

Not only are they are a great way of trying a new perfume (states obvious, I know...) and educating your nose, you can see how they develop over a lengthy period of time and also if they last on you (Shout out to Jo Malone - yes, you smell divine for all of ten minutes on me).

As I don't have a 'signature fragrance' they are an ideal way for me to chop and change my scent without having to invest $$$ in a full sized bottle. 

When I go to work I don't like to wear overpowering fragrances but softer/natural/clean scents aren't something I would choose to buy as they aren't what I would wear by choice. With vials I can get a variety of these types of scent for nothing. 

  They are also so handy for travel as you can pop a few in your make up bag and have a selection of scents to wear on a trip rather than risking packing a large bottle and having it leak (which has happened to me).

If there's something that I do like I can select it and stockpile a few vials. If I get something that I hate or that smells odd on me I can always use it as a room spray. 

I have a lot and I'm going to be using them rather than letting them languish unloved in my sample box.

  Perfume vials - you rock!