# Niche Perfume Subscription Services This Scent-Discovery Service Provides Unique Perfume Samples By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfume-samples References: [olfactif](http://www.olfactif.com/products/subscriptions) Olfactif is a [monthly subscription service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mytfs-membership) that supplies customers with unique perfume samples in order to help them find their signature scent. Instead of sending customers samples of brands they are already familiar with, this service collects hard-to-find fragrances from all over the world. For $18 a month, customers can sign up for monthly perfume deliveries. Each box comes with a curated selection of perfume samples collected from all over the world. Instead of showcasing mainstream brands, these samples are collected from some of the most sought-after perfume artists. Each sample contains 2.25 ml of fragrance, which is the equivalent of about 40 sprays. In addition, each month the customer receives an $18 credit to purchase a full bottle of one of the features scents. The service is aimed at those who are interested in experimenting with [niche scents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfumer-extraordinaire) and uncovering new brands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Niche Perfume Subscription Services:** The market for niche perfume subscription services is growing and could benefit from incorporating AI personalized scent recommendations. - **Hard-to-find Fragrances:** Providing access to hard-to-find fragrances through subscription services could disrupt the traditional scent marketplace. - **Curated Fragrance Selections:** The trend of curated fragrance selections enhances personalization and could lead to the development of customized scents ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty and Personal Care:** The beauty and personal care industry could benefit from incorporating niche perfume subscription services to keep up with changing consumer preferences. - **E-commerce Retail:** E-commerce retailers could partner with niche perfume subscription services to provide unique products and personalized offerings. - **Artificial Intelligence:** AI could be integrated into niche perfume subscription services to provide personalized scent recommendations based on consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Efficient Candle Subscription Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-subscription-marketplace.md) - [Virtual Fragrance Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scentbird-academy.md) - [Scent Wardrobe Fragrance Samplers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scent-wardrobe-sample-set.md) - [Experimental Fragrance Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snif-secret-menu.md) - [Perfume Sampling Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heretic-parfum.md) - [Curated High-End Fragrance Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curated-highend-fragrance-collection.md) - [Timeless Literary-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immortal-perfumes.md) - [Neuroscience-Inspired Elegant Cedar Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scents-of-wood.md) - [Fragrance Discovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragnatique-ai-perfume-advisor.md)