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Browse the Index or Testers, select your product, choose your variant if applicable, and add to cart. Checkout is handled securely through Shopify. We accept all major credit cards and PayPal.

Yes — where available, 2ML samples are listed as a variant on the product page. Select “2ML Sample” from the size dropdown. This is a great way to test before investing in a full bottle.

We don’t currently offer formal payment plans, but Shop Pay Installments may be available at checkout depending on your location and order total.

Orders can be modified or cancelled within 1 hour of placement. After that, orders are processed for shipping and cannot be changed. Contact us immediately at info@kaleidoscopescentindex.com if you need to make a change.

The Index is our curated selection of new, in-box inventory — factory sealed, never opened, full retail bottles. Every product in the Index ships in its original presentation with no wear, no missing components, and no compromises.

Yes. Every bottle in the Index is new in box — unopened, factory sealed, and in original presentation packaging. These are not testers or display units. What you receive is exactly what you’d expect from a brand boutique.

The Index carries new, sealed retail inventory in full presentation. Testers are bottles sold without the retail box, at a lower price. Each tester listing states its exact condition and fill level. If you want a pristine, gift-ready bottle, shop the Index. If you want the same juice for less and don’t need the packaging, shop Testers.

Yes — where the brand ships with presentation packaging, that packaging is included. Product listings will note if a bottle ships without a box (some niche houses do not include outer cartons by design).

The 14-day return window applies only to unopened full retail bottles from The Index, with any factory seal intact and the product in its original condition. Opened bottles cannot be returned. All samples, decants, discovery sets, and curated sample kits are FINAL SALE and are excluded from this return window, whether opened or unopened.

A tester is a bottle sold without the manufacturer’s standard retail presentation or outer box. Some are authentic manufacturer tester units. Others come from Eric’s own collection, opened and partially used. Every listing states which it is, along with the exact condition and fill level, so you know precisely what you are buying before you order.

Fill levels are measured and listed honestly per product. We don’t inflate percentages. If a bottle is listed at 90% full, it is 90% full. Photos are accurate representations of the actual item you’ll receive.

100%. Every tester was sourced directly from authorized retailers, brand boutiques, or the brands themselves. Authenticity is non-negotiable for us.

Usually not. Most testers are one of one. Once it’s sold, it’s gone. We recommend moving fast on anything that catches your eye.

We ship across the United States. International shipping is currently not available but is coming soon. Sign up for our email list to be notified when international shipping launches.

Orders are processed within 1–2 business days. Standard shipping takes 3–7 business days. Expedited options are available at checkout. You’ll receive a tracking number as soon as your order ships.

All bottles are individually wrapped in protective foam, sealed in leak-proof bags, and boxed securely. We take fragrance shipping seriously — breakage and leakage are extremely rare.

No. ALL SAMPLES ARE FINAL SALE. This includes 2ml samples, decants, discovery sets, and curated sample kits, whether opened or unopened. Samples are excluded from the 14-day return window for unopened full retail bottles. If an item arrives damaged or incorrect, contact info@kaleidoscopescentindex.com with your order number and photos so we can help.

ALL SAMPLES ARE FINAL SALE. Fragrance samples, decants, discovery sets, and curated sample kits cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded, whether opened or unopened. The 14-day return window applies only to unopened full retail bottles from The Index in their original condition, with any factory seal intact. Testers are also final sale. Please review listings carefully before purchasing.

If your order arrives damaged, contact us within 48 hours with photos at info@kaleidoscopescentindex.com. We will work with you to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

No. All tester sales are final. We strongly recommend ordering a 2ML sample first when available, or booking a consultation with Eric before committing to a full bottle.

A Scent & Style Strategy consultation is a one-on-one session where Eric learns your preferences, lifestyle, and aesthetic to recommend fragrances tailored specifically to you. It’s not a generic quiz — it’s a real conversation with a serious collector.

Visit the Work With Eric page to book your session. Slots are limited so book in advance.

Consultations are currently conducted virtually via video call, making them accessible anywhere in the US. In-person sessions may be available for select markets — reach out to inquire.