Another online fragrance retailer that is growing in popularity is Fragrance Direct. Unlike the other websites that I have talked about here recently, this one DOES sell testers.

They are upfront about it with symbols next to each product indicating whether it’s Fully Packaged, No Lid, Tester, Damaged, etc. Though they are seemingly honest about it, I’m still not crazy about buying perfume (particularly online) that isn’t fully packaged. But many people have had much success with this particular online retailer. Personally, I’m just never sure what you are going to get if it’s not packaged properly.

That being said, Fragrance Direct does offer a wide variety of perfumes for men and women, as well as skin care, hair care and body products. They sell some cosmetics as well, ranging from Almay to Yves Saint Laurent.

The Fragrance Direct website has been around since 1999, so they must be doing something right. They stock most of the top name brands, including many celebrity fragrances. The prices are extremely good - particularly if the product isn’t fully packaged. Their testers are unused. Therefore, you do get full quantities. They come in plain box and have “Tester” or “Demonstration” on the bottle. By purchasing these testers, you can get substantial discounts.

In addition to shipping to the UK, Fragrance Direct also ships to many other countries in Europe as well as Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand. To learn more about their postage and delivery, please visit their website at www.fragrancedirect.co.uk.

Some of the best deals at Fragrance Direct can be found on their clearance page. Here you can find some fully packaged items and fragrance gift sets at a fraction of retail cost. For example, the set of Elizabeth Arden Fifth Eau de Parfum (100 ml) and Body Lotion, which is regularly € 31.84, can be purchased for just € 19.74. The items on the clearance page are normally available in limited quantities - so get them while you can.

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