Scent Trunk

What's in the box: Based on the site, expect small spray samples of fragrances from independent perfumers, though the homepage does not spell out exactly what each subscription delivery includes.

Scent Trunk sells fragrances made by independent perfumers. Its homepage leads with its own Original Editions, which are scents built around seasonal focus ingredients and the places those ingredients come from. There is a Subscriptions link in the main menu, but the homepage gives more space to one-off shopping. That includes a four-scent collection called Whisper of Melancholy and Discovery Palettes of 2ml sprays, which let you try several fragrances before buying a larger size. The listed best sellers are Softly Snowly, Joyful Nostalgia, Tears and Smiles and Winternights, each shown from $12.00. The brand has some standing in niche perfume circles: its first Original Edition, Pennyroyal Shire by Tyler Monk, was a finalist in the Independent Category of the 2020 Art and Olfaction Awards. A journal with recent posts on vegan perfume and fragrance sensitivity suggests the site is actively maintained. The homepage does not explain how the subscription works, how often it ships or what each delivery contains, so read the Subscriptions page carefully before signing up. Prices on the site show in US dollars, which Canadian buyers should keep in mind. If you are curious about indie perfumery and happy to start with small samples, this looks like a thoughtful option.