I had a similar experience with Trumpers. I was toying with either Penhaligon's Wild Fern and GFT's English Fern colognes and e-mailed Trumer's for a sample.
I got a lovely response and a few days later received a sampler of a few colognes and a little draw string bag.
I stumper the ash for the Trumpers Fern over the Penhaligon's (although I liked both very much).
I use the little bag when I travel. I put my Merkur HD in the bag and sling it in my wash bag.