FAQ

Most people don't hate expensive perfume — they hate paying hundreds for a bottle that barely lasts, doesn't wear the way they expected, or was carried more by the name than the scent itself.

Larcin fixes that. We recreate the DNA of the world's most coveted niche and designer fragrances as high-concentration extrait formulas built to perform on skin — capturing the feeling, depth and wearability of the original without the luxury price tag. Perfume should be something you explore and actually enjoy, not something you regret after one spray.

Every Larcin fragrance is a 50ml bottle of 30% Extrait de Parfum. With daily wear, that's roughly 3–6 months per bottle — longer if you apply sparingly.

Yes. Every Larcin perfume is a 30% Extrait de Parfum — the richest concentration you can buy — so it's deep, projects well, and holds. On average you can expect 10–12 hours of wear, depending on your skin type and environment.

You're not paying for a name, a celebrity campaign, a boutique lease or a designer's markup — and on a luxury bottle, that's most of the price, not the juice. We put the money into the formula: 30% extrait concentration, French-made compounds, proper maceration. Then we sell direct, so no retailer takes a cut. Same experience on skin, a fraction of the price.

Call them what you like — inspired-by, dupes, alternatives. We create independent interpretations that capture the DNA of iconic designer and niche fragrances, without copying anyone's formula or claiming any affiliation. The point isn't to counterfeit — it's to give you the same feeling and wearability without the luxury price tag.

Extremely close — that's the entire point, and we won't release a match that isn't. No two perfumes are ever 100% identical, and your body chemistry shifts every scent slightly. What you'll get is the same character, structure and vibe as the original, often with stronger performance thanks to the extrait concentration.

Yes. Every batch is left to macerate after blending, so the oils, alcohol and water have time to marry and the notes settle and round out before the perfume reaches you. It's the step cheaper houses skip to move stock faster — and it's why a Larcin extrait smells resolved and full from the first spray, never sharp or "alcoholic."

Our high-grade fragrance compounds are formulated in France by our perfumers, to the most stringent global standards. Each composition is then hand-finished, bottled, checked and sealed by our ops team right here in Melbourne, Australia before it's dispatched.

Yes. Our fragrances are made with fine fragrance oils, perfumer's alcohol and distilled water — no parabens, no phthalates, no animal-derived ingredients. We never test on animals.

All Larcin formulations comply with IFRA safety standards and are skin-safe when used as directed. If you have known sensitivities, we recommend patch testing on your inner arm first.

Because we keep the range curated. Every Larcin fragrance has to clear our bar on three things — quality, performance on skin, and scent accuracy to what it's inspired by. If a match doesn't meet all three, we don't release it, no matter how popular the original is. We'd rather offer a tighter range you can trust completely than a bloated catalogue of near-misses. New scents are added constantly, so if you don't see yours yet, it may be in development — sign up for drop alerts.

Yes — and if you're not sure which scent is you, it's the smart way to start. A sample set lets you explore the range and find your signature before committing to a full 50ml. Buying fragrance online without smelling first is the biggest hesitation people have, and samples solve it.

Absolutely — we track requests to decide what to develop next. Email the fragrance you'd like matched to support@larcin.net and it goes on the list. Enough demand for one scent moves it up the queue.

Most of our scents return regularly, but some drops are limited edition. Sign up for restock alerts on the product page to be notified first.

Shipping is free on all orders over AUD $80. For smaller orders, a flat rate of $11.50 is applied at checkout.

Buy any 3 bottles and you save 20% automatically at checkout — no code needed. Bundles are the cheapest way to build a wardrobe of scents, and three bottles clears the free-shipping threshold in one order.

Orders are processed within 1–3 business days. Delivery within Australia typically takes 2–7 business days depending on your location. Remote areas may take slightly longer.

Yes. As soon as your order leaves our facility you'll receive a tracking link by email so you can follow it the whole way.

All orders ship via Australia Post with full tracking provided once your parcel is dispatched.

Every order ships from our facility in Melbourne, Australia.

Not yet — we currently ship within Australia only. International access is on our expansion roadmap; sign up to be notified when we go global.

Yes. You can shop now and pay later with Afterpay at checkout.

If your order hasn't shipped yet, email us immediately at support@larcin.net and we'll do our best to catch it. Once it's dispatched, we're unable to change the address or cancel.

It depends on the reason:

Faulty, damaged or wrong item — we'll refund or replace it in full, whatever the fill level, and we cover return shipping. Just contact us within 7 days of delivery.

Change of mind — you have a 30-day window. The bottle must be at least 90% full and in its original packaging, and return postage is at your cost. This is a goodwill policy on top of your rights under Australian Consumer Law.

Email support@larcin.net within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage. We'll send a replacement or a refund — your choice.

Scent is personal, and body chemistry plays a role — which is exactly why we recommend starting with a sample set before a full bottle. If a full-size scent isn't for you and it isn't faulty, it falls under our 30-day change-of-mind policy (bottle at least 90% full, original packaging). Reach out and we'll walk you through the options.

Email support@larcin.net with your order number and the reason for return, and we'll send clear step-by-step instructions.

For change-of-mind returns, items must be in their original packaging and at least 90% full. We can't accept empty or heavily used bottles. Faulty or damaged items are exempt from this — see our return policy above.

Once your return is received and inspected, refunds are processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days.

If the product arrived damaged or incorrect, we cover the return cost. For change-of-mind returns, return postage is the customer's responsibility.

Spray directly onto pulse points — wrists, neck and behind the ears — where warmth helps the scent project. A light mist on clothing or hair can extend longevity. Don't rub your wrists together; it crushes the top notes.

A 50ml bottle typically lasts 3–6 months with daily use — longer if you apply sparingly.

Yes. A 50ml bottle sits within carry-on liquid limits for most airlines, and it's fine in checked luggage too. Keep it out of extreme heat to protect the scent.

Absolutely. Many of our customers blend two fragrances into a unique signature. Try the lighter scent first, then layer the darker one on top.

Keep it in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat. A drawer or a closed cupboard is ideal — the bathroom is the worst spot for it.

Body chemistry, skin type, temperature and even your diet all influence how a fragrance develops on your skin. That's what makes a scent personal — and why testing on your own skin always beats testing on paper.

Natural oxidation can cause small shifts in colour or scent as a bottle ages. This is normal and doesn't affect performance or safety.

No. All references to other fragrances or brands are for comparison and educational purposes only. Larcin operates independently and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any trademark holder.

Not yet. We operate online to keep costs low and quality high — but pop-ups and retail partnerships are on the way. Follow us to hear about them first.

Reach us anytime at support@larcin.net, through the contact form on our website, or via the chat button at the bottom-right of any page. We reply within 6–12 hours — even on weekends.

We're always open to genuine creators and collaborations. Email collab@larcin.net with your proposal.