At ZGO, discovery is a ritual—not a rush. We curate rare and remarkable perfume houses and offer 2 ml spray discovery vials prepared to brand standards—never grey-market decants—so you can evaluate each fragrance as intended. As an official retailer, you also earn complimentary discovery vials with qualifying full-bottle purchases ($100+, applied in the same order; select ultra-luxury houses excluded).
Discovery at a Glance
- Size: typically 1.5–2.0 ml spray vials.
- Types: House vials or ZGO-prepared (1.5 ml, approx. ¾ full; prepared to brand standards).
- Complimentary vials: Purchase a full-size fragrance ($100+) and choose vials up to $8 based on your order total—3 at $100, 5 at $250, 8 at $500, or 12 at $1,000+. Credits apply in the same order; select ultra-luxury houses excluded.
- Returns: discovery vials are final sale; if a full bottle is returned, the value of any complimentary vials from that order is deducted from the refund. See our Return & Refund Policy.
How Discovery Works
- On most product pages, select the 2 ml Discovery Vial size (also known as a perfume sample) where available.
- Prefer to browse? Visit our Discovery Vials collection or Discovery Sets.
- Complimentary discovery vials are unlocked at checkout when your full-bottle purchase reaches $100+. Select any vials priced up to $8; exclusions may apply for select ultra-luxury houses.
Discovery Vial Types
House Vials
Official brand-provided vials where supplied by the house.
ZGO-Prepared Vials
Carefully hand-prepared 1.5 ml spray vials (approximately three-quarters full) to brand standards, designed for accurate wear testing.
Complimentary Discovery Vials
Purchase a full-size fragrance and unlock complimentary discovery vials based on your order total:
- $100–$249: Choose 3 vials
- $250–$499: Choose 5 vials
- $500–$999: Choose 8 vials
- $1,000+: Choose 12 vials
Select any vials priced up to $8. Credits must be used in the same order and may not apply to certain ultra-luxury houses. All discovery vials are final sale. If a full bottle is returned, the retail value of any complimentary vials from that order is deducted from the refund.
Concierge Recommendations
Prefer a tailored shortlist? Our team can recommend a refined set of discovery vials based on your taste and context—an elevated alternative to blind buying.
Brand Availability & Exclusions
Some exclusive perfume houses do not permit discovery vials. Availability changes over time; contact us for current guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big are the discovery vials?
Most are 1.5–2.0 ml spray vials, sufficient for multiple wearings.
Are the vials authentic?
Yes—we are an official retailer. Vials are either official house vials or ZGO-prepared to brand standards; we never sell grey-market decants.
Do you offer complimentary discovery?
Yes—purchase a full-size fragrance ($100+) and choose complimentary vials up to $8 based on your order total: 3 at $100, 5 at $250, 8 at $500, or 12 at $1,000+. Exclusions may apply for select ultra-luxury houses.
Are discovery vials returnable?
No. Discovery vials are final sale. If a full bottle is returned, the value of any complimentary vials from that order is deducted from the refund.
How quickly do discovery-only orders ship?
Because ZGO-prepared vials are handmade, discovery-only orders may require additional processing time.