One thing that's helpful to remember is that the 1ml samples, I've found, last a LONG time. Like, I don't know who's getting only half a dozen uses out of them. I've had imps/samples for years, and even the ones I've used 20 times have only started to show their wear. A very SMALL amount is needed to get a good smell. So, if you're not sure of something and you CAN get it as a sample, I'd say go with that. :)
Also, there are plenty of outlets to buy samples and partial bottles off other enthusiasts. The BPAL forums/BPAL.org is one place, ebay is another, and LJ has an evil_enablers community where I tend to get my BPAL-and-other-etailers fix on. Sometimes you can find a real deal if someone has lots of things you want to try, and they're trying to destash. :)
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One thing that's helpful to remember is that the 1ml samples, I've found, last a LONG time. Like, I don't know who's getting only half a dozen uses out of them. I've had imps/samples for years, and even the ones I've used 20 times have only started to show their wear. A very SMALL amount is needed to get a good smell. So, if you're not sure of something and you CAN get it as a sample, I'd say go with that. :)
Also, there are plenty of outlets to buy samples and partial bottles off other enthusiasts. The BPAL forums/BPAL.org is one place, ebay is another, and LJ has an evil_enablers community where I tend to get my BPAL-and-other-etailers fix on. Sometimes you can find a real deal if someone has lots of things you want to try, and they're trying to destash. :)