Scentbird has a rating of 2.4 stars from 983 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Scentbird most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and phone number problems. Scentbird ranks 20th among Subscription Shopping sites.
This company responds to reviews on average within 8 days
Before, I was used to buying perfumes only when I travelled, thinking that duty-free shops had the best offers. Now, I realise that Scentbird is the best store for perfume or cologne. They have regular promotions and offers that you can really get a nice perfume at a bargain price. I have bought it already a couple of times, one for myself, and few as gifts. The quality is good and I am satisfied with it. They have wide range of options, and the website is quite good too, so you can easily explore the products online. I recommend!
I wasn't happy with this perfume. The scent was very strong for my liking. I like fruity scents and fresh and clean scents but this one was too empowering. I did not like the scent. This one was not for me.
I really love Scentbird! I adore designer fragrances, but just the thought of plunking down $150 or more for a perfume I'm not sure will live up to my expectations is daunting.
Scentbird gives me the ability to try out fragrances that fit my scent profile without spending an arm and a leg doing it. I also get to choose perfumes I've loved in the past in addition to the excitement of adding new scents to my perfume inventory. Sure, I've gotten scents that I really don't care for or won't ever wear, but the choice has always been mine to make. I've seen some people get angry with Scentbird when they hate a perfume they've received... but you need to remember, you are the one putting the scents into your queue, not Scentbird. So if you get something you don't like, you just need to choose something different next month. Hopefully you'll hit the jackpot and find a fragrance you truly can't live without. But until that happens, Scentbird gives you the ability to buy and use any perfume you want on their site for a very nominal price. It's a great service in my opinion and even though I may get some clunkers from time to time, most times I've gotten perfume that I've really enjoyed wearing. This was all because Scentbird gives me the ability to smell like a million bucks without having to spend big bucks doing it.
Tip for consumers:
The best place to try different perfumes without having to buy a full bottle first.
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I've bought Gucci, Calvin Klein, Estee Lauder and other numerous fragrances from Scentbird.
This is a complete scam. I never got my March scent. Delivery status said the 15th then pushed back to the 17th then the 18th. Wasn't a problem until it was out for delivery, then got switched to the 22nd. Emailed scentbird and got in touch with my carrier. The 22nd comes around and the delivery date is gone completely, "still calculating". No one was able to help me and Scentbird support never even answered me. I'm very dissatisfied and frustrated. Keep getting emails to resubscribe but I will never. They actually just robbed me. The photos I attached the one that says the "22nd" was taken 2 days ago and the other one was taken just now.
Hi Nikki, we appreciate your comment. It looks like your March order was lost somewhere in transit. And one of our Team members assisted you and promised to replace your missing order as soon as you confirmed that the shipping address we have on file is still correct. However, we never heard back from you. Could you please email support@scentbird.com, confirming your current address, so we could resolve everything for you? Thanks so much!
I wouldn't say it's bad but I wouldn't go out of my way to say it's good. I am a true lover of perfume and I do love the idea of what this is my main issues stem down to unfortunately the customer service while yes they are a 10 of 10 on pleasant they unfortunately are restricted, and cannot always fix the problem that their website has created I've also gone through support & numerous emails and sometimes they just stop responding because they don't know an answer after they send you an email that goes to junk mail because you don't have that communication ID set up and it's an email notifying you that if you don't respond to closing your issue and this is like the third time I've had it happen, so yes, I do love the perfume that arrives but that is if it arrives as if it's the right one, but that's if they haven't forgotten anything or my favourite if the website has an already screwed up which it does A LOT to which they just blame on the website, put their hands up and brush it and you off. So honest rating 3.5 stars out of 5. The perfume itself it legit and amazing they as a company need a lot of guidance and their website to say the least needs a massive overhaul.
Tip for consumers:
Just ensure you do your best the do everything as the site says to. Keep record, take screen shots. They forgot their promises very quickly.
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All
So sorry to hear about your experience, G A! Our Customer Experience Team is always eager to help out and assist you with any queries or questions you have. You can reach our Team via support@scentbird.com or send us a PM on Facebook or any other social media platform, and one of our agents will be happy to assist you ASAP. We did face a minor issue this month with some orders including the wrong fragrances. But we've already fixed the issue and are very open to sending the correct fragrances in the replacement shipments. We'll be very glad to look into your issue and fix everything for you, G A!
I am a new subscriber to Scentbird. I don't know which fragrance smells good on me and I don't want to buy expensive bottles trying to find one that does. I was apprehensive after googling reviews of this subscription service but decided to try it out for myself. I placed my order choosing 2 bottles (one for me and one for my husband), received an email saying to choose and confirm my choices within 24 hours or they choose for me (seems reasonable). I received an email saying that my order was expected to arrive on a date and it did not arrive that date. Looking at the shipping tracking it had an odd route/reroute and did arrive 3 days later than the first estimated arrival date (not perfect, not bad).
These reviews spoke about broken bottles, 1/2 empty bottles, etc. The bottles I received were full, came in cardboard containers which were enclosed in a bubble wrap package (seems well packaged to me). It arrived with the free dispenser (1) in a velvet bag and product information cards. Please see photos. Other than the few days delay, everything seemed good. I liked the scent I chose, hope my husband likes his and am looking forward to next month's choices which I've already selected and saved.
Tip for consumers:
The more bottles per month you buy, the cheaper the cost per bottle. I am at 2 bottles per month, might increase it to 3.
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I ordered a perfume for me and a cologne for my husband to try.
Hi Michele, thank you so much for giving us a 5-star review! :) We appreciate it so much! We apologize for the slight delay of your order. Because we ship in batches and work hard to customize each order according to the fragrance you’ve selected, delivery time may vary. In addition, because our fragrances are considered Hazardous Materials, the shipments can take up to ten business days to be delivered in ground shipping. We're working on improving the length of time it takes to receive your order though! :)
Not a great experience. Placed my first order for a subscription but also added on some of the samples they offer. I received my first perfume and spray tube about a week later which was great. However, the several samples I also paid for did not come. I reached out to their customer service to see why I did not get them. 4 days later and still no response. I emailed again, and they sent an auto reply with the tracking number for my order saying I could check delivery, but it was for the package I already got. Ugh. So clearly not an actual person which is awful. Then the next day I got an email showing a new tracking number for the samples. Ok great. But It is so dumb they would send them separate for one, for two why would it take so long to get those too? The icing on the cake, at this point I'm annoyed with this company so i go online to cancel my subscription, and low and behold I can't. I have to email their customer service in order to cancel! The one that doesn't respond. This is insane! Def ready to be done with them and find a better company to subscribe with.
So sorry for all the frustration caused by your experience with us, J Z. We've received a higher amount of emails recently & are trying to respond to everyone as fast as we can. Rest assured that we always send all of our customers' orders. In case if they don't receive their orders for some reason, we're always open to assisting them to track these orders down and help them receive all of their paid orders. Customers can also contact us via our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, and we'll respond promptly! The same goes for the cancelation process: our Team is here to assist you and cancel your subscription for you on your behalf :)
Its great to try different scents and brands every month but I wish the site can give us options if we want perfumes every month or push it back when we don't want it at that time.
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None
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Perfumes and perfume cases
Hi Sabrina, we really appreciate your positive feedback! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Thank you for sharing with us and the community ❤️
Scentbird has charged A whole lot of people including me way more than they're supposed to. They owe me about $400 I'v I've been a member for 18 months.The quality of the perfume is starting to change. Just a little bit. It used to be a lot of perfume that was very high end and with companies that have been in business for a 100 years, you know, and now they're starting to slide in some of the Macy's, Dillard's, Neimans, saks kind of perfumes. BUT, it's the money more than anything A whole lot of people are trying to get ahold of them they don't have a phone # I HAVE CALLED NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK where their stuff gets shipped from I've been working hard to find my money and they basically work Out of Russia.AND HAVE FAKE ADDRESSES.
Tip for consumers:
I got hacked twice on that site,so use a card that will fight for you if need be
Hi Suzanne, we're sorry to see your frustration with the quality of the products offered, prices, and customer service. Rest assured that there are around 500+ fragrances in our catalog including luxury brands like Gucci, Cartier, Versace, Prada, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Tiziana Terenzi, Valentino, etc. Our team works hard in adding both luxury and niche fragrances to the list, so our customers have enough to choose from. With regards to the prices, we offer 0.27oz vials priced at $15.95. In contrast, most rollerballs start at $26 for a 0.25oz bottle depending on the brand. It's true that we do not have a telephone number dedicated to customer support as of yet as we are still a small (and quickly growing) team. E-mail support is our main mode of support to ensure that each and every inquiry is responded to with care. And rest assured that Scentbird is proudly made right here in the USA! We were founded in NYC and are New Yorkers through and through. Our warehouse is in NJ and you can learn more about our founders here: https://www.scentbird.com/team If you have any questions, please reach out to us at socialsupport@scentbird.com. We'll be happy to help!
First of all of you have allergies to particular scents this is the ONLY way to go.
I have allergies. Certain scents give me migraines, others are not compatible with my body chemistry.
Name brands! Need I say more?
Returns are a breeze! What you think smells absolutely lovely at the perfume counter can sometimes be a bomb when you get it home. Then you are left with a $50-$300 bottle of cologne, perfume, or eau de toilette that will stay on your dresser forever.
With Scentbird, all that is over. You take the quiz, then read all about the scents. Myself, I am a citrusy, light/white flower, herb lover. I pick fragrances that cater to this. One of the scents I absolutely love is "unisex". I never ever thought about using a unisex fragrance before, now it is my sunny when it's gloomy/rainy day scent.
Another thing I love is the colored cases.
Just try it once. What have you got to lose, or better yet think about how many scents you can buy with what you would have spent on one bottle.
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Cologne
What a brilliant review you wrote, Flavia! Thank you so much for your 5-stars! We really appreciate you ❤️
Enjoying most of the fragrances I have ordered. I am somewhat disappointed when unable to order a fragrance that is no longer offered, out of stock... I really like all fragrances from Rebel.
Thank you so much for your honest review, Charlene! Our team is working hard on restocking our products in a timely manner. Thank you for your patience!
I have payed for 3 months now and haven't receive a single package. I have emailed customer support with no response what so ever and don't know what to do. Please help me!
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I haven’t received a single product so I have no clue. Horrible customer service pleas help me
Hi Kris, I'm sorry to hear about the issues. Could you please contact us through our social media, or email us directly at socialsupport@scentbird.com so that we can get everything resolved ASAP? Thank you!
I've been a monthly subscriber for about six months now I get about two cents per month they seem to be long lasting and the authentic cologne which they were advertised a day the only thing stopping this from being a five star rating is that they don't give you the atomizer each month you only get the first one and then you have to buy the additional ones the rest of your colognes come in cardboard tubes if it weren't for that I would definitely give this a five star rating I bought the gift sets and giving them out for birthdays and Mother's Day I wish they would keep a few more higher end colognes like Sauvage by Dior And some of the newer colognes may come into their queue as time goes on guess I'll have to wait and see
Tip for consumers:
Know what the cologne that you want to buy smells like or be willing to try out different and new fragrances
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Cologne
Thank you so much for sharing your honest feedback, Michael! We truly appreciate it. We are doing our best to save the environment at all costs and this includes lessening the production of the cases. The purpose of the colored case (or extra case) is for our subscribers to re-use them every time they want to switch to a new fragrance! If you would like our assistance now or in the future, please email us at socialsupport@scentbird.com and our team will respond to you shortly.
This site is a scam. They will take your money and never send you anything. In the rare form that they do, they will not send the right thing and/or it will be missing something. They have awful customer service skills and will just give you the ring around. DO NOT SUPPORT THIS WEBSITE
Hi Krysten! We appreciate your feedback and we’re sorry to hear your experience with us has been disappointing! You definitely should have received your fragrances and we can definitely look into this for you. Send us an email at socialsupport@scentbird.com!
I am so glad i joined. Not only do i get to sample new perfumes or cologne but its also alot cheaper than buying directly from the brand. I tell everyone about Scentbird
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Perfumes and colognes
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review, Jackie! We're so pleased to hear that you're enjoying your subscription!
These people are scammers DO NOT BUY FROM THEM they charge you regular price bottle size prices and show you pictures of regular size bottles but send you a small sample size knock off bottle of their company oh and they do not refund or exchange just some information to know before you order with them just no you are NOT GETTING THE BOTTLE THEY SHOW ON THEIR WEBSITE you are paying for a sample size small bottle they don't show you nothing about that but that is what your paying for DO NOT BUY FROM THEM.
Tip for consumers:
Do not waste your money
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Perfume
Hi Latoya, so sorry to see your frustration and confusion caused by our service. Kindly note that Scentbird is an online sampling service that offers trying out different luxury fragrances by sending a 30-day supply in a 0.27 oz vial. In our efforts to be transparent with our subscribers the info about vial size is displayed on our website, checkout page before you pay for the service & our FAQ page. We do demonstrate some of the full-size bottles on products' pages since this is the way Customers can recognize them even without remembering the names. If you have any questions about our offering please reach out to us at socialsupport@scentbird.com, we'll gladly assist you further! Thank you, Latoya!
I like the concept but I dislike how it drags to get my product. For example: my September package don't arrive until mid October & I dislike the new packaging. Kinda pricey
Tip for consumers:
You're better off buying the bottle samples at ulta or sephora
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Perfumes
Hi Juju, thank you for your review. So sorry to hear about your frustration with our shipping times. Rest assured that our recurring subscribers can expect their package to leave our fulfillment center 5 business days after billing (please add shipping time from here). We're working on improving the length of time it takes to receive your order though! If you don't receive your shipment within this timeframe, you can always contact us via support@scentbird.com and our team will gladly assist you further. We totally understand that this change may be frustrating but we will take this as feedback and pass it to the Team. Since we launched in 2014, we have had the same packaging. And while we still love it, we felt a little facelift was in order. Thus, the new look and feel of the new Scentbird. We do hear the feedback regarding the atomizers ❤️. Our cases are very much work-in-progress! We'll be developing and improving them as we gather the feedback so they'll be as user-friendly as the old ones. Thank you.
I am happy with my orders all of them smell amazing and they say it's a 30 day supply but my first one I still have plenty left I am keeping my subscription. I love it thanks scentbird!
Tip for consumers:
I highly recommend this website or app
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Marc Jacobs and a couple other good ones they are not with me right now (I'm not home)
A huge heartfelt thank you for your amazing love and loyal support, Jacqueline ❤️ We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you're enjoying exploring the fragrances we have to offer! It brings us so much joy to know you're having a fantastic time with them 🔥
I really enjoy the scents, but I think there's some kind of issue with the packaging. 2/4 of my orders have been completely lost and that doesn't happen with any other shipments to my building.
Tip for consumers:
Really great products! Just make sure they can be delivered.
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Scents
Hi Jesse 👋 You can trust that we always fulfill orders that our customers pay for 🙌. However, if there is a situation where you did not receive something you were expecting, please reach out to us at support@scentbird.com, and we will track down your order. If it turns out that your order got lost, please know that we are happy to send you replacements ✨ Thank you for your understanding! 😊
The only issue I've ever had was resolved almost immediately by the company. I absolutely love their products and the level of service and professionalism that ScentBird provides.
Thank you so much for your 5-star review, Penny! We really appreciate you ❤️
I have a mixed review relating to my experience with Scentbird. The perfume came rather quickly and that is a positive.
Where my negative experience comes from is billing and customer service.
At time of order, it clearly states single month subscription is $16.95 USD plus.taxes. However, when I reviewed by credit card statement I was very confused by the amount it came out to. I then reviewed my order confirmation and that's where is states subtotal $21.94. Turns out there is a $4.99 USD shipping cost for outside of the US that was lumped in that WAS NOT shown at time of signing up for me. Had the shipping cost been transparent at time of order, I would have been fine.
I questioned customer service about it and that is when my experience worsened.
First, they felt it necessary to assume I didn't know prices were USD. Then when I noted that with the added cost and what the exchange rate comes out to that it really wasn't worth it for me, they felt it necessary to tell me that I cannot get a refund for previous orders. I never asked for one.
I found the responses from customer service condescending and contributed to my decision to cancel my subscription.
So my advice, is carefully review your order before committing to this subscription.
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Perfume
Hi Kate, very sorry to see that your experience with us wasn't as smooth as it could've been 😔 We try to be as transparent with our customers as we can be, so the info about our prices and currency is displayed on our website, checkout page before you pay for the service & our FAQ page. And rest assured that our Team is always here for you in case you ever need your subscription to be canceled 🙌 All you have to do is contact us via our direct messaging in social media channels or simply email us at support@scentbird.com 💌 Your request will be resolved as you wish 💕
This place is amazing. Scentbird had wonderful scents and their return policy is amazeballs. They've always delivered quality product. My lady and I both use them.
Tip for consumers:
If you don't know the stuff used to make the scents, keep the cards they send with the scents so that you can familiarize yourself with the materials used to make the cologne/perfume. Be Mindful of what is used so that you're next purchase you ain't be so left in the dark as to what a fragrance might smell like.
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Mmmmm...... Juliet has a gun
Versace
Michael korrs
Thank you very much for the kind words and for your valuable tips, Robert! I'm so happy that you're enjoying our service! We're really grateful for customers like you
Super fast shipping. High quality fragrances. Lots of value for the money. I love this subscription box. It's one of my favourites. I love the variety of scents to choose from.
Thank you so much for your feedback, Stacie. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. ❤️
I was initially very happy with this subscription, and ended up placing several orders for full sized bottles that I enjoyed. I was disappointed when only two of the three orders shipped, and one of the deliveries was missing a bottle. The other order, the FIRST one I placed, is still processing in my account more than 2 weeks later. Every day I check and the date gets pushed back another day. I was even more disappointed to find that there was no way to reach out to anyone, save for sending an email to their customer service dept. 5 days after sending the first email I got a response that was incoherent and didn't address ANY of the above issues. I was provided with tracking for the delivery that was already received, and there was no mention of the missing bottle or the order that still has yet to be shipped. My subsequent emails to them have still yet to be responded to. It's unfortunate, because I would have been a good customer, but I am really saddened to see that this company simply does not care about customer service, and will be canceling my subscription and trying a different one. I will also be making a BBB complaint. This is simply unacceptable.
Update: Thank you for your canned response, no I will not chase you down on social media to get assistance. I have been informed that my first order isn't coming- since it's been so long the perfume is now out of stock. The missing bottle SHOULD finally be on its way to me. Fingers crossed. I stand by my review that this company is not worth the headache until they put some effort into customer service.
Tip for consumers:
Don't do it. Try a different company.
Hi Jess, so saddened to hear that your experience with us wasn't as smooth and convenient as it could've been. We're so sorry for our delayed response time. We have received a higher volume of messages recently and our team has been working around the clock to get back to each and every customer as soon as we possibly can. But rest assured that we always ship out orders that were paid for. In order to make sure that we received your queries regarding your pending orders, do you mind contacting us via our social media channels, like Instagram DM or Facebook PM? We'll be very glad to resolve everything for you and make sure that you receive your orders as soon as possible. Thank you ahead!
I never received my first scent and they wanted to charge me for a second before even acknowledging I had ordered the first. I still have not received it many months later.
Hi Kara, I apologise for the delay of your first order. If you still have any questions or concerns, kindly email us at socialsupport@scentbird.com and we'll get everything resolved right away. Thank you!
I never received my very first and now, my definitely, last order. Was excited about all the scents but my June order is floating out there somewhere and it's almost July! Nope!
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Shipping time is terrible. Still nothing and it's been 3weeks!
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No product received
Hi Jennifer, so sorry to hear about your experience. Rest assured that we always send all of our customers' orders. If for some reason orders are missing, we're always open to assisting in finding or replacing these orders. In case if your shipment arrived empty or leaked, we're absolutely happy to send replacements ASAP. You just need to contact us via socialsupport@scentbird.com so we could help you out
Who doesn't like to smell great! This monthly box sends designer perfume right to your door! I really love it. Its affordable and you get to try really expensive perfumes and colognes.
Thank you for your 5-star review, Jessica. ❤️ Your feedback means a lot to us and lets us know we’re on the right track!
Discover the latest perfumes and colognes at Scentbird. Date perfumes before marrying them. Explore over 500 designer fragrances. Get new designer scent every month for just $14.95. Free shipping.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Susan. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. ❤️