ScentBox

ScentBox lets you explore designer fragrances without full-bottle commitment. Choose from 1000+ perfumes and colognes, including Gucci, Prada, Versace, and Armani, and receive a 30-day supply (8ml) in an elegant refillable travel atomizer each month.

ScentBox solves the fundamental problem of fragrance shopping: expensive bottles of scents you might not love. With 1000+ designer fragrances available and the ability to choose exactly what you receive each month, ScentBox lets you build a fragrance wardrobe without the financial commitment of full bottles.

The concept is straightforward: select a fragrance from their extensive catalog, and ScentBox sends an 8ml (0.27oz) supply in an elegant travel atomizer, enough for approximately 30 days of wear. Unlike surprise-based subscriptions, you control exactly which fragrance arrives each month, and you can schedule selections up to a year in advance.

Trust Indicator Warning: While ScentBox shows a 3.9/5 Trustpilot rating across 270 reviews, the BBB tells a different story: an F rating with 18 complaints and 2 unresolved. This significant discrepancy suggests that while most customers are satisfied, those who encounter problems face serious service issues. The free exchange policy (up to 5/year for US members) reduces product risk, but billing and cancellation complaints have driven the F rating.

Pricing Plans

ScentBox offers three subscription tiers with increasing fragrance access:

Plan	Price/Month	Fragrances	Best For
Standard	$16.95	700+ mainstream designers	Most subscribers
Premium	$21.95	950+ (adds premium designers)	Brand enthusiasts
Platinum	$30.95	1000+ (adds luxury niche)	Fragrance collectors

Multi-Scent Options:

• 2 fragrances/month: $22.95
• 3 fragrances/month: $29.95

First Month Deals: New subscribers often get 50% off first month (check current promotions)

ScentBucks Rewards:

• Earn 10% back on monthly charges
• Earn 5% back on additional purchases
• Redeem toward full-size bottles or products

What’s Included

Each monthly delivery contains:

8ml Fragrance Supply:

• 0.27 oz / 8ml of your chosen fragrance
• Approximately 120 sprays
• 30-day supply with moderate use (4 sprays/day)

Travel Atomizer:

• Elegant refillable case
• TSA-friendly size
• Keeps fragrance protected

Keepsake Box:

• Presentation packaging
• Fragrance information card

How It Works

1. Choose Your Plan: Select Standard, Premium, or Platinum based on desired fragrance access
2. Browse & Select: Explore 1000+ fragrances filtered by brand, notes, occasion, or season
3. Schedule or Queue: Pick your monthly fragrance or schedule up to 12 months ahead
4. Receive Monthly: Deliveries ship on the 7th, 14th, 21st, or 28th based on your cutoff
5. Wear & Discover: Try your fragrance; if you don’t like it, request a free exchange
6. Buy Full Sizes: Love something? Purchase full bottles at member pricing

Shipping Schedule:

• Order cutoff: 7 days before ship date
• Ship dates: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th of each month
• Delivery: 7-10 business days after shipping
• If no selection made: “Fragrance of the Month” ships based on gender preference

Featured Brands by Tier

Standard Tier ($16.95): Versace, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Burberry, Hugo Boss, Coach, Marc Jacobs, Montblanc

Premium Tier ($21.95) adds: Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Givenchy, Carolina Herrera, select Tom Ford

Platinum Tier ($30.95) adds: Creed, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Tom Ford Private Blend, Byredo, Le Labo, Maison Margiela Replica, niche houses

Who It’s For

Best For:

• Fragrance Explorers: Those wanting to try many scents before committing
• Variety Seekers: People who like wearing different fragrances
• Travelers: TSA-friendly size perfect for trips
• Gift Givers: Easy, elegant gift for fragrance lovers
• Commitment-Averse: Don’t want $100+ bottles they might not love
• Collectors: Building a diverse fragrance wardrobe affordably

Not Ideal For:

• Full-Bottle Preference: 8ml is a sample, not a lasting supply
• Surprise Lovers: You choose your fragrance, no curation
• Niche-Only Focus: Need Platinum tier for luxury houses ($30.95/mo)
• Impatient Shoppers: 7-10 day shipping after cutoff
• Non-US Subscribers: Free exchanges US only

Comparison with Alternatives

Feature	ScentBox	Scentbird	Skylar Scent Club
Price	$16.95/mo	$17.95/mo	$20/mo
Selection	1000+	600+	1 exclusive/mo
Size	8ml	8ml	10ml
Exchanges	Free (5/yr)	Paid	N/A (exclusive)
Trustpilot	3.9/5	3.2/5	3.7/5 (1 review)
Focus	Designer variety	Designer variety	Clean exclusives

ScentBox offers the best combination of selection, value, and customer-friendly policies in the fragrance subscription space. The free exchange policy and ScentBucks rewards add value that competitors don’t match.

Building a Fragrance Wardrobe

The concept of a “fragrance wardrobe”, owning multiple scents for different occasions, seasons, and moods, has driven the growth of fragrance subscriptions. ScentBox makes this approach accessible without the prohibitive cost of full bottles.

Why Multiple Fragrances?

• Seasonal Appropriateness: Heavy oriental scents that feel perfect in winter can be overwhelming in summer; light citrus fragrances that refresh in heat can feel insubstantial in cold months.
• Occasion Matching: Office-appropriate scents differ from date night or weekend casual; versatility requires options.
• Mood Expression: Fragrance influences both how you feel and how others perceive you; different moods call for different scent profiles.

The Discovery Advantage: ScentBox’s 1,000+ selection lets you systematically explore fragrance families you’ve never tried. Always wear florals? Use a month to explore woody scents. Curious about niche houses but unwilling to blind-buy $300 bottles? Try Creed or Maison Francis Kurkdjian at the Platinum tier before committing.

The Exchange Safety Net: ScentBox’s free exchange policy (up to 5/year for US members) removes the primary risk of blind sampling. If your August arrival doesn’t match expectations, exchange it, no loss, no waste, no regret. This policy encourages exploration that would feel risky without the safety net.

Practical Considerations: The 8ml size provides genuine daily use for approximately a month. Unlike single-spray samples that tell you nothing about how a fragrance develops or how it performs throughout a day, 120 sprays lets you truly live with a scent before deciding on full-size commitment.