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General Questions
The basics about TRU ICON™, our products, services and working with us.
For businesses, we provide perfume vending machines, commercial scenting systems, fragrances and tailored scenting solutions. For individual customers, we offer fragrance discovery sets and a selection of distinctive fragrances from Asia.
We are prepared to work with businesses and individual customers throughout the European Union, from individual orders to larger commercial projects.
Whether you're discovering fragrances for yourself, starting a new business, adding something new to an existing location or looking for a complete commercial scenting solution, we can adapt our approach around your needs, space and objectives.
Our scenting products and fragrance oils are created and sourced together with specialized partners, while branded perfumes are purchased through trusted brands, retailers and distributors.
It is also one of the more easily overlooked parts of a physical environment. Businesses carefully consider what customers see, hear and experience, while what they smell is often left to chance.
Every space has different requirements, customers and a different atmosphere it wants to create. That's why we offer several solutions and tailor our recommendations around the individual project.
For businesses, we can also help with product selection, fragrance sourcing, setup, installation planning and ongoing support.
Your guest selects the fragrance they want to try and, depending on how the machine has been configured, makes a payment or uses the machine free of charge.
They then position their wrist or another suitable spray area near the selected nozzle, activate the spray and receive the configured number of sprays.
Businesses can choose which fragrances are installed and how the machine is configured.
This can include hotels, spas, gyms, nightclubs, casinos, shopping centres, restaurants, retail environments, offices and other customer-facing spaces.
The ideal position depends on the product and what you want to achieve. For commercial projects, we can evaluate the space and recommend suitable placement rather than simply choosing a location at random.
We can help you select an appropriate solution, determine suitable placement, configure the system and understand how everything operates.
We'll guide you through the process and can continue assisting with operation, fragrance selection, refills, maintenance and aftercare once the system is in use.
Whether you operate a single location, manage multiple venues or are exploring a new business opportunity, we can discuss what you have in mind and determine whether one of our solutions is a good fit.
Tell us what you're interested in and provide as much information as you currently have about your business, location and requirements. You don't need to have everything figured out beforehand — we'll review your inquiry and discuss the details with you before recommending a solution.
Simply let us know how many locations you have, where they are and what you're looking to implement. We can then help coordinate the equipment, fragrances, setup and ongoing support across your locations.
Depending on the product and project, we can discuss custom branding and appearance for purchased equipment.
For partnership arrangements where TRU ICON™ retains ownership or operates the equipment, we currently use our standard TRU ICON™ branded machinery and equipment.
Being based in the EU allows us to maintain greater oversight of our projects and provide more dependable assistance with installation, maintenance, repairs and ongoing support.
If you operate outside of the EU, we can only offer our machinery for purchase, which will be delivered to your doorstep.
However, we will be unable to offer any repairs & maintenance packages with it.
Depending on your arrangement, we can assist with maintenance, repairs, routine checks, fragrance refills, fragrance recommendations, sourcing and general technical support.
The exact level of ongoing support can be discussed when your solution is being planned.
As a general indication, one of our standard configurations may take around one week, while a customized machine may take approximately one month.
These are estimates rather than guaranteed delivery times. Once we know exactly what you need and where it is going, we can provide a more accurate timeframe.
If you choose a TRU ICON™ maintenance and repair package, we can instead handle necessary repairs and replacement components as part of the agreed support arrangement.
Fragrance Discovery Sets.
What is a fragrance discovery set?
A fragrance discovery set is a collection of 3–5 different fragrances, selected from different brands, scent profiles and fragrance styles.
Our curated sets are usually built around a particular occasion, season, style or purpose, making it easier to explore several relevant options without purchasing multiple full-size bottles.
How do I choose a set?
Start by thinking about what you're actually looking for. You might want fragrances for a particular season, occasion or setting, or you may simply want to explore certain brands and scent profiles.
Take some time to look through the fragrances included in each set, read about their notes and characteristics, and compare the different options.
There isn't one universally “best” set — choose the one that most closely matches what you're interested in discovering.
Can I compare fragrances side by side?
Absolutely — that's one of the main reasons the sets exist.
Rather than making a decision from one quick test, you can wear different fragrances on different days, compare them over time and see which ones you naturally prefer.
You may discover fragrances you love, others you don't, and some that surprise you after several wears. That experience gives you much more information when deciding which fragrance deserves a full-bottle purchase.
How long should I test a fragrance?
Ideally, wear each fragrance multiple times across several days before making your final judgment.
Pay attention to more than the first few minutes. Notice the opening, how the fragrance develops as it dries down, how strongly it projects, how long you can detect it and, most importantly, whether you actually enjoy wearing it.
A fragrance you love immediately may become less interesting later — while another may grow on you after several wears.
Where should I apply a fragrance sample?
Common application areas include pulse points such as the wrists and neck, although you can apply the fragrance wherever you normally prefer.
Avoid rubbing your wrists together immediately after application. Simply spray the fragrance and allow it to dry naturally.
You can also spray fragrance onto clothing, although some fragrance materials may potentially mark certain fabrics, so use appropriate care.
Are the fragrances authentic?
Yes.
We do not sell replicas, imitations or counterfeit fragrances. The fragrances used for our discovery sets and individual decants are sourced through trusted retailers, distributors and suppliers.
The original fragrance is simply transferred into a smaller TRU ICON™ atomizer for you to test and wear.
How are samples decanted?
Our fragrances are manually transferred into individual atomizers using appropriate decanting equipment, including syringes and protective gloves.
The process is carried out carefully with hygiene, accurate handling and preservation of the fragrance in mind. Each atomizer is then prepared and packaged for the customer.
Are samples sealed?
Samples are packaged securely to protect their contents during handling and delivery.
How should I store my samples?
Keep them upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
Can fragrance samples change over time?
Exposure to heat, light and air can affect fragrance, so careful storage is recommended.
What sample sizes are available?
The exact size available is shown on each set or product page.
Our discovery sets are generally offered with 5 ml or 10 ml atomizers, giving you considerably more fragrance than a traditional small tester vial and enough to properly wear each fragrance multiple times.
How many wears can I get from a sample?
A 10 ml atomizer provides approximately 175 sprays, although the exact number can vary depending on the atomizer and how each spray is applied.
At around 4–5 sprays per wear, that's roughly 35–40 wears from a 10 ml bottle.
How long it lasts in calendar terms therefore depends on how frequently you use that particular fragrance.
Can I take a set when travelling?
Generally, yes. Our 5 ml and 10 ml atomizers are well below the standard 100 ml individual-container limit for liquids in carry-on baggage.
However, airport, airline and destination requirements can vary, so you should always follow the applicable security and travel rules for your journey.
How much fragrance should I apply?
It depends on the fragrance itself and your personal preference.
Some fragrances are considerably stronger than others, so there isn't a perfect number that applies to everything. As a general starting point, around 3–5 sprays is often enough to make the fragrance noticeable without applying an excessive amount.
You can then adjust based on the strength of the fragrance and how you prefer to wear it.
Can I use samples on clothing?
Always check the fabric first. Testing on skin or a scent strip is generally the best approach.
What fragrances are included in a set?
Each product page lists the fragrances included in that particular curated set.
Can I create a custom set?
Yes.
If you don't want one of our curated sets, visit our Individual Samples collection for men or women and choose the specific fragrances you'd like to try.
Add your preferred fragrances to your cart individually and complete your order as normal. Once we receive your order and payment information, we'll prepare the selected decants and ship them to you.
This is a good option if you already have several specific fragrances in mind and simply want to compare them before deciding which full bottle to buy.
Are sets suitable as gifts?
Yes. A discovery set is an elegant way to give someone room to explore and choose.
Can businesses order customized sets?
For hospitality and partnership enquiries, please contact TRU ICON™ to discuss your requirements.
Where can I find set availability?
Current availability and set details are kept up to date on the relevant product pages.
Perfume Vending Machines
Commercial Scenting
What is commercial scenting?
What types of scent diffusers do you offer?
How do I know which diffuser is right for my space?
What types of businesses can use commercial scenting?
Can TRU ICON™ design a scenting solution around my specific space?
What types of scents are available?
Can you help us choose a scent that matches our brand or atmosphere?
Can we change our scent later?
Do you offer Asian-inspired fragrances and scents too?
Can you provide fragrance samples before we choose?
How much space can one diffuser cover?
Where should a scent diffuser be installed?
Can your systems be connected to HVAC or ventilation systems?
Can one scenting system cover several rooms or areas?
Can you scent multiple locations for the same business?
Can the scent intensity and operating schedule be adjusted?
How often does the fragrance oil need to be refilled?
What maintenance does a commercial scent diffuser require?
What happens if the diffuser develops a technical problem?
Does TRU ICON™ provide ongoing fragrance refills, maintenance and support?
Asian Fragrances & Sourcing
Our current catalogue includes selected fragrances from To Summer / 观夏, RE CLASSIFIED, DOCUMENTS / 闻献 and Melt Season, with additional houses expected to be added over time.
We deliberately focus on brands we find genuinely interesting rather than trying to list every fragrance company we can source. The catalogue may therefore change as we discover new houses, establish new supplier relationships and find fragrances we believe are worth introducing to European customers.
If there is a particular Asian fragrance brand you are interested in that is not currently shown, you are always welcome to ask us about it.
Our work and partnerships in Asia introduced us to fragrance houses, scent profiles and creative concepts that are still relatively difficult to encounter in Europe.
Many of these brands approach fragrance through references such as tea, osmanthus, incense, woods, local landscapes, literature, food, memory and cultural traditions that can feel noticeably different from what European customers commonly see on mainstream fragrance shelves.
Yes.
We do not offer counterfeit, imitation or replica versions of the fragrances shown in our catalogue. Full bottles are sourced through the original brands, trusted suppliers, retailers or distribution partners, depending on the fragrance and sourcing route available at the time.
In some cases, yes.
Where we have access to the fragrance in a suitable format, we may be able to provide a sample or decant before you commit to a full bottle. However, not every fragrance shown in the on-demand catalogue will necessarily be available for sampling at all times.
If there is something specific you want to test first, contact us with the fragrance name and we can check what options are currently available.
We generally encourage testing first whenever practical — especially when you are considering an unfamiliar fragrance house.
Yes. Expanding this part of the catalogue is one of the areas we are actively interested in.
We continue to explore fragrance houses, suppliers and products across Asia and will add new brands when we find something that fits what we want TRU ICON™ to represent.
Many of the fragrance houses we feature have limited distribution in Europe, and some individual fragrances can have changing availability depending on the brand, supplier and market.
Rather than pretending everything is permanently in stock, we operate this part of the catalogue primarily on an on-demand sourcing model.
You tell us what you are interested in, we confirm current availability, sourcing conditions, price and estimated delivery, and you can then decide whether you would like to proceed.
This also allows us to offer a broader and more unusual selection without limiting the catalogue only to fragrances we permanently keep in our own inventory.
Potentially, yes.
The fragrances shown on the website represent what we currently want to highlight, but they are not necessarily the absolute limit of what we may be able to source.
If you are looking for a specific Asian fragrance, send us the brand and fragrance name through the contact form. If possible, include the bottle size or concentration you are looking for as well.
We will check with our available supplier and brand network and let you know whether we can obtain it.
Use the contact form on our website and tell us exactly what you are interested in.
Ideally include:
- Brand
- Fragrance name
- Preferred bottle size
- Quantity
- Delivery country
- Any other relevant request
Once we receive the inquiry, we can check the current sourcing options and come back to you with availability, pricing and an estimated timeframe.
Submitting an inquiry does not itself commit you to purchasing the fragrance.
If we cannot currently source the requested fragrance, we will let you know rather than substituting it without your approval.
Depending on the situation, we may be able to check another supplier, suggest another bottle size, wait for a restock or recommend a similar option if you are interested.
Some of these brands have more limited European distribution, so occasional availability changes are normal.
You remain in control of whether you want to wait, choose an alternative or simply not proceed.
There is no single guaranteed sourcing time because it depends on the brand, supplier, stock availability, origin country and destination.
Some fragrances may already be available through a supplier and can therefore be arranged relatively quickly. Others may need to be sourced specifically from Asia and will naturally take longer.
Once you tell us exactly which fragrance you want and where it needs to be delivered, we can check the current situation and provide a more useful estimate before you commit to the order.
The prices shown should be treated as current catalogue or indicative pricing unless explicitly confirmed for your order.
Because these fragrances are sourced on demand, supplier pricing, currency movements, shipping and availability can occasionally affect the final cost.
When you inquire, we will confirm the current price before you decide whether to proceed. We will not expect you to commit to an order based on a different price than the one actually being offered.
For individual customers, there is generally no need to purchase large quantities simply because the fragrance is being sourced on demand. A request can be made for an individual bottle.
For business, wholesale or larger-volume inquiries, minimum quantities may depend on the particular brand, supplier and product.
If you tell us what you need and approximately how many units you are considering, we can check the conditions that apply to that particular request.
Yes, depending on the brand and current supply conditions.
We are open to larger orders for businesses, hospitality projects, retail concepts and other commercial customers.
Availability, pricing and minimum quantities can differ from brand to brand, so larger orders are handled individually. Tell us which fragrances you are interested in, the approximate quantity and where the products are needed, and we can investigate the available sourcing options.
Yes.
We can assist businesses looking for fragrances for hotels, hospitality environments, retail concepts, gifting, customer experiences, vending-machine projects or other commercial uses.
This can include individual fragrances already shown in our catalogue or, where possible, other products sourced for a specific project.
For commercial inquiries, it is helpful to provide as much information as possible about the intended use, quantity, location and timeframe so we can approach suppliers appropriately.
Our current focus is the European Union, and this is where we are prepared to support customers and commercial projects.
Shipping possibilities, cost and estimated delivery time depend on the fragrance, quantity, sourcing location and destination country.
Because fragrances are alcohol-based products and can be subject to specific transport requirements, we confirm the practical shipping arrangement as part of the sourcing process rather than promising one identical delivery method for every order.
Once we know what you want and where it is going, we can confirm what is possible before the order proceeds.
Orders, Shipping & Returns
Once your payment has been successfully completed, we'll receive your order and begin preparing it for dispatch.
Some products and services — including commercial scenting projects, perfume vending machines and certain on-demand fragrances — are handled by inquiry rather than normal online checkout. For these, please use our contact form and we'll discuss availability, pricing and the next steps with you directly.
Available options may vary depending on your country, currency and the payment methods supported by our payment provider. Simply select your preferred available method and complete the payment through the secure checkout.
For larger commercial projects or B2B orders, payment may instead be arranged directly and supported by an appropriate invoice.
If we have not yet prepared or dispatched the order, we will do our best to accommodate the request. Once an order has already been prepared, handed to the carrier or otherwise entered fulfilment, changes or cancellation may no longer be possible.
Because we try to process orders promptly, contacting us quickly gives us the best chance of making the requested change.
The confirmation contains your order information and confirms that the order has entered our system.
If you believe payment was completed but have not received confirmation, first check your spam or junk folder and make sure you are checking the email address used during checkout. If it is still missing, contact us and provide your name and relevant order details so we can check the order for you.
For larger-volume, wholesale or commercial requirements, we recommend contacting us directly instead.
Tell us which products you are interested in, the approximate quantity, delivery destination and any specific requirements. We can then confirm availability and discuss pricing, sourcing, delivery and invoicing based on the size and nature of the order.
Available delivery options may depend on the destination and the type of product being ordered. This is particularly relevant for fragrances and other liquids, which can be subject to carrier-specific transportation requirements.
If your country or preferred delivery method is not available during checkout, contact us and we can check what options may be available.
For normal online purchases, the applicable shipping charge will be shown during checkout before you complete your order.
If your order qualifies for a free-shipping promotion, this will also be reflected according to the conditions of the offer.
Commercial, bulk and specially sourced orders may have their shipping costs calculated separately.
Products already available in our inventory can generally be prepared considerably faster than products that need to be specially sourced or manufactured.
The delivery estimate provided during checkout or when discussing your order should therefore be treated as an estimate rather than a guaranteed arrival date, as delays caused by carriers or circumstances outside our control can occasionally occur.
For custom, commercial or on-demand products, we will provide a more specific estimated timeframe once we understand the exact requirements.
You can use the tracking information provided to follow the shipment through the carrier's system.
Please allow some time after receiving the shipping notification for the carrier's tracking system to register the parcel. If tracking does not update for an unusually long period, contact us and we can help investigate.
If your tracking has stopped updating or your order has not arrived within the expected timeframe, contact us with your order number and delivery information.
We can review the shipment information and, where appropriate, contact the carrier or begin an investigation.
If a shipment is ultimately confirmed as lost, we will work with you on the appropriate resolution based on the circumstances of the order rather than leaving you to resolve the issue with the carrier alone.
Before sending anything back, contact us first with your order information and the products you would like to return. We will confirm the appropriate return procedure and whether the item is eligible.
Fragrance discovery products are specifically intended to allow customers to purchase smaller quantities before committing to larger bottles, so we encourage customers to use those options when they are unsure about a fragrance.
If there is an actual problem with the product — for example, it arrived damaged, leaking or incorrect — that is different from simply changing your mind after using it. Contact us and we will review the issue.
Include your order number, explain what happened and send clear photographs of the affected product and packaging where possible. Keeping the original packaging while we review the issue can also be helpful.
We will assess the situation and determine the appropriate solution, which may include a replacement, refund or another resolution depending on the circumstances.
Do not simply dispose of a damaged item before contacting us unless keeping it would be unsafe.
Photographs of the contents of the parcel may also help us investigate the issue.
We will compare the information with your order and fulfilment records and work with you to correct any verified packing or fulfilment mistake.
The time it takes to appear in your account after that depends on your bank, card issuer or payment provider and is therefore not entirely within our control.
We will confirm when the refund has been processed from our side. If it does not appear after the normal processing period for your payment provider, contact us and we can help verify the transaction.
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