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Direct from Raykjavik

Fischersund

Sonic botanicals by the Birgisson family.
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World of Chris Collins

Anima Collection

Long Kiss Goodnight & Citrus Grandis
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Deluxe 60ml Bottles

Sacred Scarab

Available July 15
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Régime des Fleurs

Tears

Art evokes emotion.
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Comme des Garçons

Zero

A radical expression of simplicity.
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Our perfume sample program

We're on a mission to bring independent fragrances into your wardrobe — the wild, weird and wonderful. The best way to learn what you love is to try scents on skin. Here's how:

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

2. Redeem the price of samples & shipping when you purchase full bottles of the scents you tried.

3. Wear your new fragrances with abandon.

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FEATURED COLLECTIONS

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New & Noteworthy
BEST SELLERS
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Summer Scents

We Rebranded

New name, same great everything else

Loved Tigerlily Perfumery? We're the same scent-loving people in the same welcoming place, presenting artistic fragrances by independent perfumers and brands from far and wide. Learn a bit more about our new name and fragrant journey...

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NEW & NOTEWORTHY

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Image of Masque Milano's Sleight of Fern with clear glass bottle screened with a fern illustration, and oversize black cap
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Sleight of Fern
Deep, ambery fougere with chypre accents
Samples out of stock.
Masque Milano
from $ 5.00
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White Whale
Sea and salty ambergris meet osmanthus
Samples out of stock.
Masque Milano
from $ 5.00
Goldfield & Banks' Purple Suede perfume bottle with shiny gold finish on the glass, gold-painted wood cap and purple paper label
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Purple Suede
Smooth leather, wood and Tasmanian lavender
Goldfield & Banks
from $ 5.00
Molecule 01 + Patchouli
Soft, clean patchouli with sweet woody Iso E Super
Escentric Molecules
from $ 5.00
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96 products

PERFUMER & FOUNDER INTERVIEWS

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Checking in with Chris Collins about his latest releases for the Anima Collection.
Checking in with Chris Collins about his latest releases for the Anima Collection.
Lilja Birgisson on Fischersund, Icelandic perfumes by Jónsi Birgisson of Sigur Rós.
Lilja Birgisson on Fischersund, Icelandic perfumes by Jónsi Birgisson of Sigur Rós.
Alia Raza of Régime des Fleurs talks Tears, a scent inspired by the emotional power of art.
Alia Raza of Régime des Fleurs talks Tears, a scent inspired by the emotional power of art.

FRAGRANCE FEATURE

HIDDEN GEMS

We're lifting the curtain to shine a light on lesser known beauties, treasures hiding in plain sight. Explore 12 special scents from indie perfume brands whose olfactory wonders shine on skin.

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Summer Scents

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801: Sea Spray, Cedar & Grapefruit
Italian citrus, sea spray and sun-baked cedarwood
Bon Parfumeur
from $ 5.00
Photo of 50ml bottle of Fort & Manlé's Honiara fragrance
Photo of 50ml bottle of Fort & Manlé's Honiara fragrance with stylized background of wood panelling and blocks
Honiara
Island florals and pine, floating on a sea breeze
Samples out of stock.
Fort & Manlé
from $ 5.00
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Ray-Flection
A fresh solar blend built around golden mimosa
Masque Milano
from $ 5.00
Sunset Hour
Gourmand, sweet Australian fruit, tropical florals
Samples out of stock.
Goldfield & Banks
from $ 5.00
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38 products
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BROWSE BY STYLE OR BRAND
FIND YOUR FAVORITES
Florals, spicy, woods and more — so many scent styles to explore.
STYLES BRANDS

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973 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

(between 20th & 21st Streets)

Mon:   12 – 6 pm 
Tues:   Closed
Wed:   12 – 6 pm
Thurs:  12 – 6 pm
Fri:       11 – 7 pm
Sat:      11 – 8 pm 
Sun:     11 – 6 pm

info@ministryofscent.com

415.896.4665

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Hear from our vibrant community

★★★★★

The online store and service is superb... Shipping was amazingly fast and the perfumes came nicely protected, but also beautifully presented.... I'm incredibly satisfied with my experience, I'll be doing my perfume shopping here.

Michael B.
★★★★★

Tigerlily is THE place for all fragrance enthusiasts. If you want a signature scent unlike anybody else's, you're sure to find thoughtful, top quality options here. Great customer service and wonderful energy. Would recommend!

Alyssa M.
★★★★★

I can think of no better place to purchase and try niche perfumes in all of San Francisco. Make that anywhere for that matter... Exemplary in all areas. From keen pricing, extensive catalog and above all excellent customer service and attentiveness...

Jerry K.
★★★★★

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.
★★★★★

Indulgent enclave, encompassing a unique cornucopia of personally selected fragrances, captivatingly helpful staff and a wonderful community spirit. Always worth a drop by.

Jenny C.
★★★★★

They have an array of diverse niche perfumes you won’t be able to find anywhere else. This place was great, because you can sample some niche fragrances you won’t be able to find anywhere else. 10/10 recommend.

Jordan M.
★★★★★

We had just one day in San Francisco and Tigerlily was amongst our top priorities to visit... If I had to describe our time there in a few words it would be "feels like home"... the people in Tigerlily are extremely nice and kind; regarding fragances for me coming from Europe this is paradise I could find lots of treasures from creators within the states.

Alejandro L.
Spain
★★★★★

Tigerlily exceeded my high hopes on every front. The store front is lovely, the displays are creative and thoughtful, the variety of scents... just amazing. The staff generously nerded out with me for a really long time, they really know their stuff!

C.G.
★★★★★

Had the best experience at Tigerlily today! Was recommended by a friend and was so glad I finally got to check it out. I loved the vibe, the music, the service, and the selection! I loved the fact that there were so many brands that were new to me...

Gabby J.