Where can I find samples or decants to test Gravite before buying a full bottle?
Executive summary
Particle (maker of Gravité) and several third‑party perfume retailers advertise samples, decants, and free scent cards so you can test Gravité before buying a full bottle: Particle’s site offers a free scent sample/promo and product bundles [1] [2], while independent sample sellers list 1–15 ml samples and decants [3] [4] [5] [6]. Multiple giveaway/free sample pages also appear [7] [8].
1. Where the brand itself points you first: Particle’s site and promo samples
Particle’s official storefront promotes Gravité heavily and explicitly lists ways to try the scent: product pages and seasonal bundles reference both the full cologne and complementary deodorant [2] and the brand site runs a “free Gravité scent sample” / scent card offer and sample product listing [1] [8]. If you want an official, brand‑sourced sample or promotional card, start at Particle’s website where the company controls authenticity and fulfillment [1] [8].
2. Independent sample houses and decant sellers — convenient, paid testing options
Multiple independent sellers openly list Gravité decants and small‑size samples in specific volumes. MyFragranceSamples advertises 5–15 ml authentic samples [3]. Fragman lists 1 ml and 5 ml sample sprays [4]. FusionFragrance offers trial sizes in 2, 3, 5 and 10 ml formats and markets Gravité explicitly as a 24‑hour cologne with multiple travel/test sizes [5]. Perfuum.com also advertises decants and samples [6]. These vendors let you test on skin for days before committing to a full bottle.
3. Free sample and marketing‑driven routes — giveaways and scent cards
If cost is the primary concern, two free routes appear in the reporting: a free sample campaign listed on FreeFlys (a third‑party promo page) and a Particle scent‑card request form referenced on a forum and Particle assets [7] [8]. Free samples and scent cards can be useful first impressions, but they are typically weaker or limited compared with a 1–5 ml spray or decant.
4. Authenticity and seller motives — read the fine print
Independent sample shops often state return or restocking policies and may impose fees for opened perfume purchases [3]. FusionFragrance’s product blurb proclaims long longevity for Gravité but also acknowledges not everyone agrees on the “12‑hour” claim [5]. Sellers have commercial incentives to move small volumes and boost conversions to full bottles; Particle’s own site bundles products and deadlines for “free gifts” suggest promotional urgency to drive purchases [9] [2].
5. Practical guidance: what to order and how to test
For a thorough test, a 1–5 ml spray (Fragman, [9]1) or a 2–10 ml decant (FusionFragrance, MyFragranceSamples; [5]; p1_s4) is preferable to a scent card: sprays and decants let you wear the fragrance across development phases and judge longevity. If you prefer brand assurance, request Particle’s free scent card or sample via their site first [1] [8]. If budgeted testing is acceptable, buy a small decant from an independent seller to experience full dry‑down and projection [3] [4] [5].
6. What reviewers and coverage say about trying before buying
Fragrance reviewers and blogs that covered Gravité suggest samples are available and useful: MicroPerfumes notes readers seeking samples and points readers toward sample availability [10]; Dapper and Groomed reviewed a bottle they received for review and implies samples exist for trial purposes in the community [11]. These voices reflect the broader perfume market practice: sample first, full bottle later.
7. Limits of current reporting and unanswered questions
Available sources list multiple sample and decant sellers and Particle’s own sample offers but do not provide up‑to‑date shipping details, exact costs for each sample size, or verified third‑party authenticity guarantees beyond seller claims; those specifics are not found in current reporting (not found in current reporting). Also, sources note conflicting claims about longevity (12+ hours asserted by Particle; some disagreement noted by FusionFragrance) but do not resolve real‑world average wear time [9] [5].
Actionable next steps: visit Particle’s official sample page or scent‑card form first [1] [8] for a brand sample, then order a 1–5 ml spray or a small decant from Fragman, MyFragranceSamples, FusionFragrance or Perfuum if you want wearable testing over days [4] [3] [5] [6].