Affiliate Disclosure – Scent Summary
Last Updated: September 26, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Scent Summary, we are committed to providing honest, unbiased fragrance reviews and recommendations. This disclosure explains our affiliate relationships and how they may affect the content you see on our website.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special tracking links that allow us to earn a small commission when you purchase products through them. These links help support our website operations and allow us to continue providing free, high-quality fragrance content.
How We Use Affiliate Links
Amazon Associates Program: Scent Summary is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk and other Amazon properties.
Retailer Partnerships: We maintain affiliate relationships with various fragrance retailers, department stores, and online beauty platforms. These may include but are not limited to:
- The Perfume Shop
- Boots
- John Lewis
- Harrods
- Selfridges
- Fragrance Direct
- Other specialty fragrance retailers
No Additional Cost to You
Using our affiliate links never results in additional charges for you. The price you pay remains exactly the same whether you use our links or visit retailers directly. The commission we receive comes from the retailer’s marketing budget, not from your purchase price.
Our Editorial Independence
Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, reviews, or recommendations. We maintain strict editorial independence and only recommend products we genuinely believe in based on:
- Personal testing and evaluation
- Research and analysis
- Quality and value assessment
- Reader feedback and community input
We will always provide honest opinions about fragrances, regardless of affiliate commission rates or promotional opportunities.
How We Mark Affiliate Content
We clearly disclose affiliate relationships in several ways:
- Individual product links may be marked with “affiliate link” notation
- Articles containing affiliate links include disclosure statements
- Sponsored content is clearly labeled as such
- Gift guides and product roundups include affiliate disclaimers
Product Testing and Reviews
Many of our reviews are based on:
- Products we’ve purchased ourselves
- Samples provided by brands for review purposes
- Products sent by PR companies or brands
- Community submissions and user experiences
When we receive products for free, we always disclose this in our reviews. Free products do not guarantee positive reviews.
Data and Privacy
Our affiliate tracking is conducted in compliance with:
- UK data protection regulations
- FTC guidelines for endorsements and advertising
- Individual retailer privacy policies
- Our own Privacy Policy
No personal information beyond standard e-commerce tracking is collected through affiliate links.
Questions or Concerns
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or need clarification about any specific content, please contact us using our contact form.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this affiliate disclosure from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Thank you for supporting Scent Summary. Your purchases through affiliate links help us maintain this website and continue providing fragrance enthusiasts with honest reviews, helpful guides, and the latest industry news.