Choosing among fragrance samples & discovery sets comes down to one practical question: do you want a ready-made lineup of scents, or would you rather choose one fragrance sample at a time? Vilhelm Parfumerie and Bloomingdale's take those different approaches, so the right pick depends more on sampling style than on scent alone.
Quick verdict
Choose Vilhelm Parfumerie Fragrance Discovery Set if you want a bundled spray sampler with a defined group of fragrances. Choose Bloomingdale's Fragrance Discovery Edit if you want an individual travel-size choice and more control over the scent you select. The listed prices also separate the formats: Vilhelm is $34, while Bloomingdale's is $12.22.
Compact comparison
| Product | Listed price | Format | Scent detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilhelm Parfumerie Discovery Set | $34 | Six 0.06 fl oz sample-size sprays | Morning Chess, Dear Polly, Room Service, Mango Skin, Basilico & Fellini, and Poets of Berlin |
| Bloomingdale's Fragrance Discovery Edit | $12.22 | Individually sold travel-size sample choice | Luxury Fragrance Edit; House of Bo Casa Blanca Parfum is named |
Where each product wins
- Vilhelm wins for a ready-made discovery lineup. Its spray formulation and named fragrance selection make the sampling plan straightforward: one set, several scents, no individual fragrance decision required.
- Bloomingdale's wins for scent-by-scent selection. The individual-sale format lets you choose among named fragrances such as Penhaligon's Luna, Le Labo Santal 33, Byredo Desert Dawn, and House of Bo Casa Blanca Parfum.
Vilhelm Parfumerie Discovery Set
Vilhelm is the more structured route for a shopper who wants a fragrance discovery set rather than selecting a vial at a time. The set contains six 0.06 fl oz samples, with Morning Chess, Dear Polly, Room Service, Mango Skin, Basilico & Fellini, and Poets of Berlin named in the description. Its spray formulation gives the format a clear everyday sampling setup, and the listed "Long Lasting" feature may appeal to shoppers who specifically prioritize that attribute. The limitation is commitment to the presented lineup: the set is sample-size and bundled, so you take the group as arranged instead of choosing an individual scent. "New with box" also describes its packaging. Pick Vilhelm when a preselected, multi-scent sampler is the main priority.
Bloomingdale's Fragrance Discovery Edit
Bloomingdale's is the flexible route for someone who wants to pick a fragrance sample individually. The description names choices including Penhaligon's Luna, MIND GAMES Queening, Mancera French Riviera, Vilhelm Mango Skin, Le Labo Santal 33, Byredo Desert Dawn, House of Bo Casa Blanca, and Initio Narcotic Delight. Its attributes identify the format as travel size and samples, giving the selection a compact discovery focus. That choice-based structure is the reason to choose it: scent selection comes before committing to a bundle. The limitation is equally clear-the description says each vial is sold individually, so the purchase is not a preassembled multi-fragrance set. The packaging is identified as "New without box," unlike Vilhelm's boxed presentation. Pick it when personal scent selection matters most.
Final choice by use case
- For a bundled sampler: Choose the Vilhelm Parfumerie Fragrance Discovery Set for its spray format and preselected group of named fragrances.
- For choosing one scent: Choose the Bloomingdale's Fragrance Discovery Edit for its individually sold, travel-size sample format.
- For boxed presentation: Vilhelm is identified as New with box, while Bloomingdale's is identified as New without box.
The decision is simple: Vilhelm suits shoppers who want a defined discovery set, while Bloomingdale's suits shoppers who want to select a specific fragrance sample at the listed lower price.
