Through a Keyhole

Clue

Surreal vignettes for skin.
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Room 1015

Jasmine Freak

Celebrating the transgressive art of self-expression.
Get Your Freak On
Régime des Fleurs

Green Vanille

Vanilla in its natural habitat.
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DS & Durga

Brown Flowers

Brown velvet, cheetah print, dried flowers.
Put It On
D'Annam

Strawberry Mochi

A delightfully original new gourmand.
Get a taste
New Bohoboco

POLISH POTATOES

A rooty, revelatory patchouli.
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TOP COLLECTIONS

New & Noteworthy
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Ministry of Scent storefront @ 2408 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
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NEW & NOTEWORTHY

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Tulum Junglescape
Exotic fruits, lush vegetal flora, sea spray
Simone Andreoli
$ 5.00 - $ 189.00
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Green Vanille
Vanilla, green flora & spiced almond milk
Régime des Fleurs
$ 6.00 - $ 260.00
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Bottle of "Brown Flowers" eau de parfum, 50 mL size
Bottle of
Brown Flowers
Brown velvet, cheetah print, dried flowers
DS & Durga
$ 5.00 - $ 300.00
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The Point by Clue Perfumery | Ministry of Scent-30ml Eau de Parfum
The Point by Clue Perfumery | Ministry of Scent-Lifestyle
The Point
Jasmine tea, brewed with ocean water
Samples out of stock.
Clue
$ 5.00 - $ 140.00
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It's happening

Tea & Coffee Craze

You've been asking for scents that suggest the sip — smoky oolong, refreshing Earl Grey, addictive esspresso, sweet mocha latte — pour through our handpicked selection of favorites that bring comfort & zing.

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Trend Alert: Saturated, TEchinicolor fruit

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Jasmine Freak
A rich, riotous blend of fruits and florals
Samples out of stock.
Room 1015
$ 5.00 - $ 155.00
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Leisure in Paradise Eau de Parfum by Simone Andreoli | Leisure in Paradise 100ml Eau de Parfum in a rectangular, clear glass bottle with a bronze neck and black cap. Leisure in Paradise Eau de parfum intense is etched on bottle in gold, serif type and centered above diamond shaped logo. Simone Andreoli Diario Olfattivo Poetry of Night is etched in gold below.
Leisure in Paradise by Simone Andreoli - 100ml Eau de Parfum in a rectangular, glossy black glass bottle with a silver cap. Perfume mood for Leisure in Paradise.
Leisure in Paradise
Party with fresh papaya & creamy coconut
Simone Andreoli
$ 5.00 - $ 189.00
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Mango Skin Edp 100ml by Vilhelm Parfumerie
Mango Skin Edp 100ml by Vilhelm Parfumerie
Mango Skin
Have you ever really tasted one?
Vilhelm Parfumerie
$ 5.00 - $ 275.00
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SARAH HOROWITZ PARFUMS PERFECT NECTAR 50ml Eau de Parfum
SARAH HOROWITZ PARFUMS PERFECT NECTAR 1.5ml Spray Sample
Perfect Nectar
Radiant tropical fruits with oceanic musk
Sarah Horowitz Parfums
$ 5.00 - $ 75.00
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FIND YOUR FAVORITES
Fragrances for every facet of you.
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get it on skin

Our perfume sample program

The best way to learn what you love is to try scents on skin:

1. Order $5 samples from our site (+$5 shipping).

2. Redeem the price of samples & shipping when you get full bottles of the scents you tried ($10 off each full bottle).

3. Wear your new fragrances with abandon.

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Perfume Sample Sets

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Discovery Set: Memories of Japan
Set of 9 olfactory love letters to Japan
d'Annam
$ 59.00
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Initio Initiation Coffret Travel Spray Discovery Set
Initio
$ 275.00
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Simone Andreoli Discovery Kit - 6x1.7ml perfume sample sprays of Simone Andreoli perfumes Born From Fire, Don't Ask Me Permission, Leisure in Paradise, Malibu Party in the Bay, Ocean of a Midnight Moon, Rose of Dangerous Flamenco in a rectangular black box with gold type
Black and white photo of perfumer Simone Andreoli
Simone Andreoli Discovery Kit The Icons
Sample six luxe, joyful scents by Simone Andreoli
Simone Andreoli
$ 58.00
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Maison Crivelli Eaux de Parfum Discovery Set
Maison Crivelli Eaux de Parfum Discovery Set
Explore the rich Maison Crivelli collection
Maison Crivelli
$ 55.00
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PERFUMER & FOUNDER INTERVIEWS

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Nick Hoang on the emergence of d'Annam
Nick Hoang on the emergence of d'Annam
One Day with perfumer Michael Wong
One Day with perfumer Michael Wong
The soulful perfumery of Rania Jouaneh
The soulful perfumery of Rania Jouaneh

Visit Our Stores

Pacific Heights
2408 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Mission District
962 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Both stores are open 11am-7pm every day.

Questions? Contact us before your visit!
415.896.4665
info@ministryofscent.com

Hear from our vibrant community

★★★★★

I am so happy to have stumbled upon Ministry of Scent. As a fragrance collector with a quickly growing collection, this store is everything I've been looking for. I'm always impressed with the selection along with the amazing customer service from all employees as this location!

Matze C.
Yelp Review
★★★★★

Ministry of Scent has so many great fragrances, including ones that can be hard to find in the US. Their staff is also really thoughtful and helpful! I definitely recommend checking them out (whether at the store or on the website).

Wes W.
Google Review
★★★★★

Do not walk. RUN to Ministry of Scent. This one was THE coolest and best experience I've ever had with shopping for perfume. Overall one of the coolest experiences I've ever had! You will smell scents you have NEVER smelled before. Do yourself a favor and get a perfume that is unique to you, and trust me you will find it here. Also Michael the store manager is so so so helpful and sweet. Made me have the absolutely best experience here. Will definitely be coming back when I need my next bottle.

Liv F.
Yelp Review
★★★★★

The best. Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Authentic... Best fragrance shopping experience of my life. Will definitely keep returning. Opposite of everything fake, pretentious, snooty, and off-putting about department store fragrance departments, while maintaining elite products and database of knowledge and suggestions and wise network of sellers.

Julie A.
Google Review
★★★★★

This place is dope! Haven’t come across an obscure fragrance yet that these guys don’t have. Fast shipping, fair prices and what seem to be carefully selected samples that accompany your order that will keep you coming back for new smells you didn’t know about!

Efe Egharevba
Google Review
★★★★★

First of all, the selection is fantastic, you could spend days in the store sampling and narrowing down your selections.

Secondly, the service makes it one of the best shopping experiences I’ve had. The sales associates are like obsessed fellow customers rather than transactional conduits, they’re as excited to discover the scents with you and as you are yourself. There’s no pretentiousness whatsoever...

Matt Menzi
Google Review
★★★★★

If you are into niche fragrances and perfumes, this store is a must when visiting San Francisco. Their product line is from all over the world and you’ll find brands not available anywhere else. I highly recommend this store. This store is very unisex as well so go as a couple or go alone. I promise you will purchase multiple bottles, you won’t be able to decide which is your favorite.

Ron Foxworthy
Google Review
★★★★★

Ministry of Scent is truly fantastic, and a wonderful introduction into the world of independent, niche perfumes.... I personally am not a niche/indie fragrance neophyte (though by no means an expert), and I observed the same amount of care, attention, and interest in working with me as I did with other customers who were just starting their "fragrance journeys".  I highly, highly recommend stopping by and investing some actual time into learning about what's out there, and what works for you.

Samantha W.
Yelp Review
★★★★★

My friends and I stumbled upon this gem... We came in with nothing in mind, and had minimal knowledge about scents and what we enjoyed. We all purchased samples of scents that we truly enjoyed and will be testing them out. We'll definitely be back to purchase a full sized perfume soon! Great service all around and we truly enjoyed this experience.

Chloe C.
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