The Complete Decanting Toolkit: What Every Serious Enthusiast Needs
You can decant with almost anything — but doing it well requires the right tools. Whether you're building a personal sample collection, running decant splits, or shipping to customers, having a complete toolkit makes the difference between a messy process and a professional one. Here's everything a serious decanting enthusiast needs.
The Bottles
Your bottle choice defines the quality of your decant. Square glass bottles are the gold standard — they look premium, seal well, and protect fragrance from light degradation better than plastic.
- 3ml Square Glass Bottle with Gold or Black Cap — the sampler's essential. Perfect for first impressions and swaps.
- 5ml Square Glass Bottle with Gold or Black Cap — the trial size. Enough wears to make a real decision.
- 10ml Square Glass Bottle with Gold or Black Cap — for confirmed favorites and daily rotation.
- 15ml Square Glass Bottle with Gold Cap — for heavy wearers and signature scents.
- 2ml & 3ml Plastic Snap Cap Spray Bottles — lightweight, travel-friendly, and ideal for on-the-go use.
The Extraction Tools
Getting fragrance out of a bottle cleanly and precisely requires the right equipment.
- 10ml Luer Lock Syringe — the most precise way to extract and transfer fragrance. No spills, no waste.
- Syringe Adapters for Decant Liquid Extraction — fits a wide range of bottle types and spray mechanisms for versatile extraction.
The Sealing Supplies
A decant that leaks in transit is a failed decant. Proper sealing is non-negotiable.
- White PTFE Waterproof Bottle Sealant Plumbers Tape — wrap around cap threads to create an airtight, leak-proof seal. Essential for shipping.
- Black or White Waterproof Electrical Tape — adds a secondary seal and a clean, finished look to the cap.
- Pink Waterproof Electrical Tape — for those who want a pop of color on their packaging.
The Labeling System
A great decant is only as good as its label. Clear, professional labeling builds trust and prevents mix-ups.
- Thank You Package Label Thermal Stickers — waterproof, smudge-resistant, and print cleanly. Perfect for fragrance name labels and package inserts.
- Thank You Package Label (Bold) Thermal Sticker — higher contrast version for maximum readability.
The Tester Supplies
Before committing a fragrance to a bottle, test it properly.
- Perfume Tester Strips — classic rectangular strips for evaluating top notes and dry-down.
- Flower Shaped Perfume Tester Strips — a premium presentation option for gifting or retail display.
The Protection & Storage
- Latex Free Gloves Size Large — keep your hands clean and protect fragrance from skin oils during the decanting process.
- Mini Metal Toolbox — the perfect storage solution for your complete toolkit. Keeps everything organized, protected, and portable.
The Shipping Supplies
- White Bubble Mailers 6x9 — padded protection for shipping decants safely. The right size for most small bottle shipments.
Build Your Kit
Every item in this list is available at Decant Supply House. Whether you're just starting out or upgrading your setup, we have everything you need to decant seriously.
