Heather Wheeler | 

22 Freaking Clever Ways to Use Free Perfume Samples

The Krazy Coupon Lady is an independent service supported by advertising. Most of the offers appearing on our site are from companies from which we receive compensation. We may receive a small payment from an affiliate if you click a link to purchase a product. Sometimes a post is sponsored by the maker of the product, and we receive a fee for the post. Learn More.

We all have these somewhere—stuck away in magazines, in a bag under the bathroom vanity, or in a basket on a shelf in the closet. It’s that collection of paper magazine and liquid perfume samples. What you may not know is that you can be super creative with what’s left—just use the tips below!

If you want more tips for household products on the go, download the KCL app.

 

1. Make lotion luxurious with a few drops of a perfume and unscented body cream.

SAMPLES scented lotion

 

2. Bling the bathroom by applying perfume to the toilet paper tube.

perfume sample toilet paper

Place or rub the open magazine sample inside the cardboard tube, or spray the inner tube with a few drops of perfume.

 

3. Freshen the car with a magazine sample under the seat.

Perfume Samples Car

 

4. Refresh stinky armpits with a magazine sample.

The paper acts as a blotter while the alcohol tackles wetness and adds a pretty scent.

 

5. Cloak clothing smells by wiping wooden or fabric hangers with perfumed cotton balls.

perfume samples wooden hangers

 

6. Make a simple dry shampoo by combining perfume with cornstarch.

perfume samples hair sun

In a rush? Cornstarch absorbs scalp oils while the perfume helps freshen. Just sprinkle a little on your scalp, rub in, brush out, and go!

 

 

7. Scent bedroom drawers with paper samples as sachets.

perfume sample dresser

8. De-stink shoes with men’s cologne samples by putting half a paper sample in each shoe.

perfume samples shoes

 

9. Help hair by soaking ponytail holders in perfume.

Perfume samples hair bun

 

RELATED: Nailed it! Clever ways to use nail polish.

 

10. Refresh rugs by adding a few drops of perfume to baking soda.

perfume sample carpet

Sprinkle the mixture on your carpets, let stand for 15 minutes, and then vacuum.

 

 

11. Make the vacuum bag smell like a boutique with a few drops of perfume.

perfume samples carpet freshener

 

12. Mix perfume with water to spritz silk plants.

perfume samples silk plants

 

13. Make scented dryer sheets.

perfume samples clean clothes dryer

Add a few drops of perfume to a cotton hanky and toss it into the dryer with your clothes to dry as usual.

 

RELATED: Dryer Sheet Hacks That’ll Blow Your Mind

 

14. Combine with vaseline for quick, lasting perfume touchups on the go.

perfume samples vaseline

 

RELATED: Mind-Blowing Home Hacks

 

15. Freshen up a bathroom garbage can with an opened magazine sample.

perfume samples bathroom

 

RELATED: These ideas make laundry (almost) fun again!

 

16. Create a calming scent by spraying pillows (or place a paper sample underneath).

Perfume samples bedding bed pillow

 

17. Add a few drops to a lightbulb to scent the space.

Perfume samples lamps

 

18. Make an anywhere air freshener by adding a few drops to felted wool.

perfume samples felt heart

Or hang an open magazine sample from your rearview mirror or in your closet.

 

 

19. Freshen up mattresses on laundry day with a few quick spritzes.

pillows-820149_960_720

 

20. Deodorize a locker or gym bag with an opened magazine sample.

Perfume samples lockers

 

21. Make an impromptu hairspray by spritzing perfume on hair.

Perfume samples hair

 

22. Make a shaving cream with a few drops of perfume in coconut oil.

Perfume samples razor

 

UP NEXT: 24 DIY Bathroom Cleaning Essentials

 

190_pinterest_perfumesamples_2

 

Get our best deals on the go

By entering my phone number, I want to receive promotional messages from The Krazy Coupon Lady. Message frequency varies. Text STOP to 57299 to end or text HELP for help. Msg & data rates may apply. View Terms & Privacy.