Voyages Imaginaires

Comme Un Gant

Fits like a glove.
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Marissa Zappas

Carnival of Souls

A haunting dance with the underworld.
Descend
Régime des Fleurs

Fleur Éclair

Float on gourmand floralcy.
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Etat Libe d'Orange Story of Your Life perfume bottle on a red velvet couch pillow.Etat Libe d'Orange Story of Your Life perfume bottle on a table with brioche, coffee in a mug, a water glass, sunglasses and a note that reads, "I'm Falling in love (again)."
Etat Libre D'Orange

Story Of Your Life

Brioche dipped in amber.
Indulge
d'Annam Phu Quoc perfume bottle floating in clear blue water.
New Arrival

d'Annam

An olfactory love letter to Vietnam.
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Woman's back with a gloved hand holding Liis Choux Choux perfume, with a large black bow tied below the bottle's round white cap.
Liis

Choux Choux

Delicious, darling.
TrEAT YOURSELF

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Maison de L'Asie Les Nuits de Bali pale grey perfume bottle with round gold cap.
New & Noteworthy
Zoologist Chipmunk perfume bottle inside a hollow tree, with piles of acorns.
Fall Fragrances
Ministry of Scent storefront @ 2408 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
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Carnival of Souls Event

Meet Marissa Zappas

Modern gothic perfume phenom, Marissa Zappas, will appear at our Mission District store to present her newest creation, Carnival of Souls. Join us for an evening in celebration of this haunting blend, which drowns an innocent opening of mimosa cream and dainty violet in a swirling abyss of honeyed resins and sultry musk. Marissa's work blends nostalgia with fantasy, and dreaminess with darkness. Not to be missed.

Saturday, November 30th from 4 - 6pm
962 Valencia Street, San Francisco

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NEW & NOTEWORTHY

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Choux Choux by Liis-50ml EDP
Choux Choux by Liis-50ml EDP
Choux Choux
Luscious fresh cream, fluffy vanilla & citrus peel
Samples out of stock.
Liis
$ 5.00 - $ 175.00
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Comme Un Gant
Silky vanilla-coconut & spicy cardamom
Voyages Imaginaires
$ 5.00 - $ 205.00
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Vanilla Park by Maison Tahité | Ministry of Scent
Vanilla Park by Maison Tahité | Ministry of Scent
Vanilla Park
Whimsical vanilla, cotton candy & coconut milk
Samples out of stock.
Maison Tahité
$ 5.00 - $ 120.00
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Escapade Gourmande
This might be the gourmand-est gourmand yet
Samples out of stock.
Maison Mataha
$ 5.00 - $ 215.00
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Second Location Open

2408 Fillmore, SF

The word is out... We've opened our second San Francisco store location and look forward to seeing you there with *many* new niche fragrance brands on the shelves. Our current location at 962 Valencia is also open and busy as ever. Both shops welcome you every day from 11am to 7pm.

Fall Fragrances

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Matiere Premiere Falcon Leather 100ml Eau de Parfum
Matiere Premiere Falcon Leather 100ml Eau de Parfum-BOX
Falcon Leather
The scent of a falconers' glove
Samples out of stock.
Matiere Premiere
$ 5.00 - $ 280.00
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Dear Polly Edp 100ml by Vilhelm Parfumerie
Dear Polly Edp 100ml by Vilhelm Parfumerie
Dear Polly
Tea for two in the morning
Samples out of stock.
Vilhelm Parfumerie
$ 5.00 - $ 275.00
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Story of Your Life by Etat Libre d'Orange-ELDO-100ml EDP
Story of Your Life by Etat Libre d'Orange-ELDO-100ml EDP + Box
Story of Your Life
A sweet, warm smoky-amber gourmand
Samples out of stock.
Etat Libre d'Orange
$ 5.00 - $ 170.00
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Black Hemlock by Joshua Smith x Scent Trunk - 100 ml Eau de Parfum
Black Hemlock by Joshua Smith x Scent Trunk - 30 ml Eau de Parfum
Black Hemlock
Black hemlock absolute cloaked in leather & smoke
Scent Trunk
$ 5.00 - $ 155.00
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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. Here's how:

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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Pink roses on a dark, moody background.
BROWSE BY STYLE OR BRAND
FIND YOUR FAVORITES
Florals, spicy, woods and more — so many scent styles to explore.
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Perfume Sample Sets

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Vilhelm Parfumerie Discovery Kit Containing 6x2 Ml Perfume Samples of Vilhelm Parfumerie Fragrances: Dear Polly, Morning Chess, Mango Skin, Room Service, Basilico and Fellini, & Poets of Berlin
Vilhelm Discovery Kit
Vilhelm Parfumerie's best selling fragrances
Vilhelm Parfumerie
$ 38.00
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Marissa Zappas Discovery Set by Marissa Zappas | Ministry of Scent: 10x2ml perfume sample spray vials of Marissa Zappas fragrances: Queen Nzinga, La Divina, Ching Shih, Flaming Creature, Maggie the Cat is Alive, I’m Alive!, Annabel’s Birthday Cake, Petrichor, Sun Card, Violette Hay and Dream Sequence.
10x2ml perfume sample spray vials of Marissa Zappas fragrances: Queen Nzinga, La Divina, Ching Shih, Flaming Creature, Maggie the Cat is Alive, I’m Alive!, Annabel’s Birthday Cake, Petrichor, Sun Card, Violette Hay and Dream Sequence.
Marissa Zappas Discovery Set
10 stunners from Marissa Zappas
Marissa Zappas
$ 75.00
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Etat Libre d'Orange Ultimate Discovery Kit-Set contains 20x2ml perfume samples of Etat Libre d'Orange fragrances: 500 Years Archives 69 Clean Suede (Formerly Tom of Finland) Divin’ Enfant Eau de Protection Exit the King Experimentum Crucis Fat Electrician Frustration The Ghost in the Shell Hermann à mes côtés me paraissait une ombre Les Fleurs du déchet – I am Trash Like This Putain des Palaces Remarkable People She was an Anomaly Soul of my Soul Sous Le Pont Mirabeau Spice Must Flow You or Someone Like You
Etat Libre d'Orange Ultimate Discovery Kit-Set contains 20x2ml perfume samples of Etat Libre d'Orange fragrances: 500 Years Archives 69 Clean Suede (Formerly Tom of Finland) Divin’ Enfant Eau de Protection Exit the King Experimentum Crucis Fat Electrician Frustration The Ghost in the Shell Hermann à mes côtés me paraissait une ombre Les Fleurs du déchet – I am Trash Like This Putain des Palaces Remarkable People She was an Anomaly Soul of my Soul Sous Le Pont Mirabeau Spice Must Flow You or Someone Like You
Etat Libre d'Orange Ultimate Discovery Kit
20 equally elegant & irreverent scents from ELDO
Etat Libre d'Orange
$ 45.00
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- Maison Violet Maison Violet Parfum Discovery Kit Eau de Parfum Discovery Set of seven 1.5ml samples with glass vial and white pump sprays in a matte white box
- Maison Violet Maison Violet Parfum Discovery Kit Eau de Parfum Discovery Set of seven 1.5ml samples with glass vial and white pump sprays in a matte white box
Maison Violet Discovery Set
Try all of Violet's vintage-inspired scents
Maison Violet
$ 30.00
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PERFUMER & FOUNDER INTERVIEWS

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The soulful perfumery of Rania Jouaneh
The soulful perfumery of Rania Jouaneh
Binet-Papillon founder Virginie Choné, leaning on the back of a white chair.
Founder Virginie Choné introduces us to the beautiful Binet-Papillon
The meaning of Gumamina, with perfumers Marissa Zappas & Courtney Rafuse
The meaning of Gumamina, with perfumers Marissa Zappas & Courtney Rafuse

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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