What is a Tester?: Testers come in the original manufactured packaging and may be labeled Demonstration or Not for Sale. Testers are intended for promotional display and therefore, may lack the designer caps and fancy outer box packaging. Introduced in 1978 by Loris Azzaro. Its fragrant nature explores essences of lavender, amber, basil and sandalwood.Manufactured Tester bottles are sold new and unused in the original demonstration packaging. Enjoy the same fragrance and save money with a Tester bottle.