FAQs

General

Yes — and the reason is concentration, not marketing. Ascent uses an extrait de parfum formula with up to 40% perfume oil. A standard Eau de Toilette contains 5–15%; the rest is alcohol that evaporates fast and takes the scent with it.

More oil means the fragrance stays bonded to your skin and releases slowly throughout the day. Longevity varies by skin type, but the chemistry is real.

It depends on how often you wear it, but expect 2–4 months per refill. Daily wear (a few sprays a day) = around 2 months. A few times a week = closer to 3–4 months.

Because our formula is extrait level, you'll likely need fewer sprays than you're used to, which helps it last longer. Our subscription intervals are built around this: every 2, 3, or 4 months depending on your usage.

Order the Discovery Set, try all the scents, then pick your favourite. When you order your Starter Pack, the full price of the Discovery Set should be deducted automatically, so you try everything for free. If the cashback has not been applied, enter code START25 at checkout. The cashback can only be claimed with the same email address you used to buy your Discovery Set.

Free returns within 30 days, no questions asked. Within 14 days of delivery you can choose a refund or store credit; from day 15 to 30 you'll receive store credit. Contact us and we'll provide you with a pre-paid shipping label.

Because you're paying for what you actually wear. A 20 ml Ascent refill contains the same amount of pure fragrance oil as a 100 ml Eau de Toilette, it's just not diluted with alcohol.

No heavy glass, no oversized box, no brand markup. And when you want a different scent, you swap the refill, not buy an entirely new bottle.

Discovery Set

The Discovery Set includes six 2ml spray vials — one of each of our signature extraits de parfum: Purple, Brown, Orange, Blue, Teal and Red.

Each vial is crafted with up to 40% perfume oil, giving you enough sprays to wear each scent for a full day and experience how it evolves on your skin — from the first spray to 12 hours later.

Together they cover the full range: woody, fresh citrus, spicy, musky amber, and everything in between. Every scent we make, in one box.

Can't decide? Start with your favourite and use your cashback credit on that Starter Pack. You can always order a second refill later — the case fits any scent, so switching is easy.

Still unsure? Reach out and we'll help you choose based on what you liked in the samples.

When you buy a Discovery Set, you get the full €25 back on your first Starter Pack. Add a Starter Pack to your cart and enter code START25 at checkout, using the same email address as your Discovery Set order. If you clicked through from our email, the code is usually applied already.

Starter Pack

Absolutely yes – the refillable case is designed to be universal for all Ascent perfume refills. You invest in one case and can then insert any of our 20ml refill vials into it, no matter which scent.

This means you can build a collection of refills and swap them in and out of the case to the scent that matches your mood. The process of switching is quick and easy (just pull out the old vial and insert the new). Invest once, Refill endlessly.

You can use a refill without the case — just select the "with spray" option and it works as a simple travel spray. But the aluminium case protects the perfume, makes it more portable, and is a much better experience overall.

It's a one-time purchase, so we recommend starting with the Starter Pack. After that, refills alone is fine.

Parfum Refills

It depends on how often you wear it, but expect 2–4 months per refill. Daily wear (a few sprays a day) = around 2 months. A few times a week = closer to 3–4 months.

Because our formula is extrait level, you'll likely need fewer sprays than you're used to, which helps it last longer. Our subscription intervals are built around this: every 2, 3, or 4 months depending on your usage.

Unopened, they last many years. Once opened, expect 3–5 years if stored properly. The aluminium case helps — it shields the vial from light and air, which are the main causes of degradation. When not in use, keep it somewhere cool and dark.

Subscription

Ascent’s subscription is a flexible auto‑refill program for its refillable perfumes at a 15% discount. You start by buying an Ascent Starter Pack – a durable aerospace-grade aluminum case plus your first 20ml fragrance.

During checkout, you choose a delivery interval (every 4 months for light use, every 3 months for regular use, or every 2 months for daily use). After the initial Starter Pack, Ascent will automatically ship you a new 20ml refill of the same scent on your scheduled delivery date, also at a 15% discount.

You manage the subscription online: you can update your fragrance choice or delivery frequency at any time and reschedule shipments. Subscriptions have a minimum of 2 deliveries, so you can cancel altogether after your second one. In short, it’s a recurring delivery service – you “set it and forget it” but retain full control over timing and scent.

In case you already have a case, you can also start a subscription with a refill of your choice.

Yes. Your subscription will, by default, send you the same scent you initially signed up with, but you can change it whenever you like. You simply log in to your Ascent account and go to your Orders.

From there, you can Manage your Subscriptions. Choose the subscription you want to change the scent for, choose “Swap for a Different Product”, and select a different scent for future shipments.

If you don’t change it, it will continue sending the original fragrance (the “default”) on schedule.

Yes. Your Ascent subscription is very flexible, and you manage it in your account. If you have enough fragrance and don’t want a refill this cycle, you can skip that shipment and it will automatically push the next refill out to the following interval.

You can also adjust the delivery frequency at any time via your subscription settings. Subscriptions have a minimum of 2 deliveries: after your second delivery, you can pause or cancel your subscription there too. You can find these settings when you log into your account and go to Orders.

Choose “Manage My Subscription” option to make changes to your subscription.

Yes. Subscriptions have a minimum of 2 deliveries. After your second delivery, you can pause or cancel in your account, with no fees.

Cancellation is handled through your account as well. Go to Orders -> My Subscriptions -> Manage Subscriptions -> Cancel Subscription (If you’re unsure, you can always contact Ascent customer support to make adjustments).

Shipping and Delivery

Orders placed before 17:00 on a working day ship the same day. Delivery then takes the next working day to the Netherlands and Belgium, 1–3 working days to France and most of Europe, up to 5 working days to Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Luxembourg, Romania and Switzerland, and 3–7 working days to Greece. You'll get a Track & Trace link by email as soon as your order ships, and our shipping policy lists every country.

All orders are shipped from the Netherlands.

Returns

Not happy with your purchase? You can return any product within 30 days of receiving it — including gently used perfumes. Within 14 days of delivery you can choose a refund or store credit; from day 15 to 30 you'll receive store credit. Contact our support team, ship the item back in its original packaging, and we'll process your return once it arrives. Simple as that.

Free returns within 30 days, no questions asked. Within 14 days of delivery you can choose a refund or store credit; from day 15 to 30 you'll receive store credit. Contact us and we'll provide you with a pre-paid shipping label.

Ingredients and Quality

The main difference lies in the concentration of perfume oil, which determines how intense and long-lasting the scent is:

Eau de Cologne (2–5% perfume oil) – very light and fresh, lasting 1–2 hours.
Eau de Toilette (5–15% perfume oil) – light daily wear, lasting 3–4 hours.
Eau de Parfum (15–20% perfume oil) – richer, longer lasting, around 6–8 hours.
Extrait de Parfum (20–40% perfume oil) – the most concentrated and luxurious form, lasting 12+ hours.

At Ascent, we create Extrait de Parfum with up to 40% perfume oil, giving you lasting power and depth far beyond standard perfumes.

Our perfumes are formulated as high-strength perfume extracts (extraits). Each fragrance contains between about 35% to 40% pure perfume oils– which is far higher than a typical Eau de Parfum or Eau de Toilette.

This means you’re getting a very rich concentration of aromatic compounds, resulting in long-lasting scent (12+ hours on the skin). We use premium ingredients sourced from Grasse, France (the world’s historical perfume capital) in our blends.

These include both natural extracts and safe, high-quality aroma molecules, chosen to create unique niche-quality scents. The remainder of the formula is an alcohol base (ethanol) and a touch of water – we do not use unnecessary fillers.

In essence, the “ingredients” list for each perfume includes the denatured alcohol, the fragrance oils (like essential oils, absolutes, and aroma molecules), and trace stabilizers.

We source our perfume ingredients from Grasse, France – known as the perfume capital of the world. Grasse, recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage site, has a long tradition of producing fine fragrance ingredients such as jasmine, tuberose, citrus oils, and many luxury aroma compounds, and we tap into that heritage and quality. By working with suppliers and perfumers in Grasse, we ensure we’re getting some of the best raw materials available for our scents. This is part of our philosophy: instead of spending money on flashy packaging, we invest in the finest ingredients.

Gender and Usage

Yes – all Ascent fragrances are unisex (gender-neutral). We purposely formulate and market our scents to be worn and loved by everyone.

Our perfumes are long-lasting, thanks to their high concentration of oils. You can generally expect each fragrance to last 12 hours or more on your skin. Many of our users report still smelling the scent on themselves even the next day on clothing or faintly on skin.

We use extrait de parfum level concentrations (up to 40% perfume oil) and quality fixatives, which means the fragrance has excellent persistence.

Of course, longevity can vary slightly depending on your skin type, where you apply it (pulse points like neck and wrists are best), and environmental factors.

Cost and Value

We don't have a points programme, but refills get cheaper the more you order. With a Starter Pack, your first extra refill is 5% off and every refill after that is 10% off, applied automatically. Subscribe to your refills and every delivery is 15% off.

Yes – all Ascent fragrances are unisex (gender-neutral). We purposely formulate and market our scents to be worn and loved by everyone.

Sampling and Trying In-Store

Yes, we do have opportunities for you to smell and try our perfumes in person. Ascent partners with select physical retail locations where our products are available to test and purchase.

We also participate in pop-up events, markets, or exhibitions from time to time – these are great chances to experience the scents and talk to us directly.

If you check our site or subscribe to our newsletter, we announce any new retail partners or events.