It was my first time at Scent Bar, and I'm so pleased with the excellent customer service that was shown during my visit. Ronny was especially helpful, and gave me fantastic recommendations based off of the notes, accords, and fragrance genres I enjoy the most. He's so genuinely kind, charming, and knowledgeable about all things Perfume. He took the time to answer my questions, and show me all the fragrances I was curious to try. I ended up buying a full bottle of one of my favorites. I'll be back for more very soon !!!! read more

I went in to Sent Bar to exchange a gift and I must admit that I had low expectations before going in. I explained my specific preferences to Ronnie who was extremely astute with his recommendations, to and almost scary degree. After making a selection -- Ronnie, Suzanna (spelling may be incorrect) and I discussed Patrick Suskind among other things. This is the definition of a lovely boutique experience that is all but a thing of the past... read more

I was on the hunt for perfumes d'Annam, a Vietnamese luxury perfume brand and found out Scent Bar had them. So I went to go sniff some and I bought a bottle of the Princess of China collection. It's beautiful and lovely with some floral notes! They carry some good perfume brands here that you cannot find at Sephora or Nordstrom. It's worth coming here! The young man who helped me was very nice and helpful. Unfortunately I did not get his name but thank you! I really enjoyed my shopping experience here and I can spend all day just smelling everything. read more

The ideal place for unique gift for others or for yourself! They have a wonderful variety of perfumes, hard to source selections you won't find anywhere else! The staff here is so friendly, welcoming, and incredibly informative in helping you find just the perfect sense! I love coming here when I am in search of something that not everyone else has, highly recommend recommended! read more

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Honestly a very... educational luxury fragrance experience I walked in and immediately got to enjoy what felt like a live demonstration of store culture: staff and another customer were openly discussing a frequent visitor who apparently enjoys coming in to smell fragrances quite often. It was quite reassuring to see such transparency; most places still insist on pretending customers don't exist in conversation until they physically leave. There was a really interesting unspoken structure to the space where sampling fragrances (or sorry, experiencing them) felt perfectly welcome right up until it became a repeated behavior, at which point it seamlessly transitions into group commentary. Very efficient emotional pricing model. The fragrances themselves were, of course, positioned at that very confident price tier where you naturally assume you're supposed to be perceiving layers of craftsmanship, narrative, and perhaps a subtle philosophical message. I did my best to engage with all of that, but mostly ended up appreciating how strongly branding and storytelling can carry a product when the scent itself is still loading. Overall, I left with a deeper understanding that in some spaces, the real luxury isn't the perfume, it's the ability to enjoy it quietly enough to avoid becoming part of the next conversation read more

Have to mention the amazingness that is this store - and the DREAM PEOPLE that Chidi & Ronnie are. So beyond lovely, fun & helpful! A true joy to smell all their rec's! I love this place! LG read more

Came in with my husband on Saturday(10/18) afternoon. The only person who acknowledged us was the long haired dude. It doesn't feel cool spirited, more like one of those tiny perfume stores that sell old dated stuff aka "classics". Pretentious lil store tbh - the older short curly haired woman with a mask on kept glaring at me and her stares gave off condescending shitty energy, like what? You're there to sell perfumes? lol The store is not big, their product placement is so disorganized. The space feels overwhelmingly suffocating when it comes to perfume shopping. Not sure if your sign of staying no more than 45 mins is a nice touch for real fragrance fanatics either.. Hyped. Pretentious workers. Disorganized store. So many great independent fragrance stores in LA shout out to The Scent Room & Beverly Hills Perfumery, don't waste your time with the pretense. P.S. When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. read more

Scent Bar Hollywood - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Los Angeles, California

You won't find generic stuff here. You'll find an array of stuff that can make you get that crush of yours stop and ask you what you are wearing. The staff here are a mix of apothecary wizards and your bff to help you smelling good. My signature scent is Female Christ and thanks to the staff I always smell good. Come here with a little extra coin to walk out smelling like a god/goddess @ EseLatinoAngelino read more

As a long time online patron, I was so excited to visit the brick and mortar location. Let me say it didn't dissapoint! The location is small, but packed with fragrances. It was a little busy when we came in, but we were greeted warmly and promptly. I was on the hunt for one of my more niche fragrances, and while Johnny couldn't find the exact scent, he was extremely helpful during my olfactory emergency. Honestly, I'd go back just to chat with him. Dude is super knowledgeable and not just a purveyor of good scents, but also good vibes! read more

I attended a launch party last night at this beautiful, exciting perfume shop. It was a magical evening and now I realize how important it will be for me to come back to Scent Bar on a quiet afternoon and take in the extensive inventory, which is organized by type of overall accord (the blending of individual notes to form a category of scent, such as, fruity, floral, food-like or gourmand, spicy, smoky, leathery, green, etc., etc.). Having become a passionate fan of the perfume industry (from childhood, actually, as my father was a perfumer and designer aerosols pioneer), I have been plugged in to the influencers who guide us through what is now a deep and labyrinthine maze of new and old fragrances from every type of perfume house, genre, and generation. The expertise at Scent Bar helps customers navigate this complex world so we can make wise choices and smell heavenly. The impetus for the party was the launch of a brand new offering from the elegant Italian house, Jus Box. One of its owners, Chiara Valdo, was there along with a YouTube star, Sebastian Jara, better known as The Perfume Guy. Sebastian is simply THE expert on perfumes with decades of experience, hundreds of educational and inspirational videos online, and thousands of perfumes in his personal collection at his San Francisco studio. If you have any interest in fragrances (which are now for both men and women, almost universally), join his channel and prepare to be immersed in a dazzling world that transports you away from any of the mundane issues we are grappling with at any given moment. Sebastian was the genius behind the newest Jus Box Eau de Parfum, named Fifty Four, for the famous Studio 54 in New York City. He collaborated with Chiara and her brother Andrea from Jus Box, and the highly respected Julien Rasquinet, the perfumer for this new scent. Fifty Four has already become a hit -- it's simply beautiful, delicious, and all-seasonal -- and on its way to being a classic. Lucky Scent and its retail stores, Scent Bar (two in Los Angeles; one in New York) were given the honor of sending off this amazing new gem and they did it right. The party set the vibe with complimentary champagne, elegant pastries, and a full-on disco atmosphere complete with glittering disco balls and strobing lights. It was pure magic. Anyone who has only bought perfume at department stores, and who is still thinking that designer and OG brands are all there is to it, simply must come to Scent Bar (my favorite is in Hollywood) and sample the hundreds of niche houses that make exquisite "juices" to thrill every single individual taste, from all over the world. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Such an awesome, Absolutely amazing experience at the Scent Bar! The store itself is a fragrance lover's dream--beautifully curated and full of rare finds. Johnny and Dana are true experts at their craft. Their knowledge, patience, and ability to guide you through the world of niche fragrances made the visit unforgettable. I amI felt truly cared for, not rushed, and genuinely impressed by how well they understood what I was looking for. This level of service and passion is rare. I can't wait to come back! read more

Scent Bar Hollywood - The awesome Montale Paris discovery set from the Scent bar, has us all mesmerized!! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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i've been to nyc, dtla, and now this location- which did not disappoint. the only mistake i made was coming in on a sunday afternoon- it was so crowded- Suzanne (sp) that was helping me-bless her. She was so attentive, even though there were so many other people around. As always, I never leave this place empty-handed! This is one of my favorite places to be, it's a little slice of heaven on earth, whichever location you go to. they are never forceful, they are so helpful and they will most likely find you something you love. I love coming here periodically to get a new set for the season. There's always something new and interesting! read more

Scent Bar Hollywood - this is what heaven looks like, I love it here - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A few days ago I visited this place with my friend. It's a really great store, they have a very large selection of perfumes that you won't find in a random mass store. This place is a paradise for those who love something unusual, I found several favorites for myself. And the most important thing is that the employees are so kind, they are so cute, they even managed to please me with a sample of a scent that I really liked. I recommend this place to perfume lovers. read more

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Met up with a perfumer to try out his line and ended up having a great time trying all the niche fragrances, meeting a couple of the staff and having genuine conversations with other fellow frag heads. This is located in a chill part of Beverly Blvd. Street parking is available. Upon walking in, you are immediately hit with a wall of fragrances. Oddly enough, i managed to adjust to it in a few minutes and smelling scents was not compromised. This is small but mighty store. All the scents that I have read about are available for me to try with a very knowledgeable staff with great enthusiasm for fragrances. read more

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The selection was great. Service was average but everyone was helpful and knowledgeable. This is a place you want to go if you would like to preview frags before you buy them online or would like to smell and discover scents that are within your preferred scent profiles.. read more

Ok. I walked into the store today with a 10 year-old perfume sample that was empty. A literal small, empty perfume sample vial that I had gotten from this location 10 years ago when sampling perfumes. I didn't know the name of the scent but I loved it. The guy behind the counter, I believe his name is Johnny, was incredible. I gave it to him not really expecting him to know, but I figured it was worth a shot. He was very excited and within five minutes had figured it out. I was floored. I thought there was no chance. These people know their stuff. I will keep coming back to this place forever, everyone I encountered was awesome. read more

I visited this boutique with my mother earlier today and was a little disappointed with the experience. Upon walking in, we weren't greeted or acknowledged, and it took about five minutes before anyone asked if we needed assistance. Once we did receive help, a nice gentleman came over and was wonderful, super informative, friendly, and made the experience enjoyable for a moment. However, the older lady with curly reddish hair was the opposite. She came across as unfriendly and unwelcoming, which overshadowed the positive interaction. The boutique itself has a lovely selection, but the customer service felt inconsistent. A little more warmth and attentiveness when guests walk in would go a long way in making the shopping experience match the quality of the products. I also recommend coming here to smell all the niche perfumes you've been wanting to try then looking online for better deals. I looked online and one of the perfumes I liked the most and found it for nearly 50% less than what they were selling it for. Of course some you won't find cheaper online but many of the bigger names you can find discounted. read more

I'm a repeat LuckyScent shopper, and finally made it to their Beverly brick & mortar. Since it was a weekday afternoon, I thought it might not be too busy, and was surprised to see about a dozen customers. The two staff members seemed busily engaged with them, and we went around the store spraying perfumes onto testing papers. Signs everywhere warned us not to stay longer than 45 minutes which felt kind of hostile, and wasn't a tactic I'd ever encountered before. Imagine, for example, your favorite boutique telling you that you can only try on three outfits and then you have to leave. With scents, after about 15 minutes or so, my experience is that everything starts to smell the same anyway. Many of the other customers left within a few minutes after we arrived, and soon there were only two others. We were still almost deliberately ignored. I hate sales associates who hover just as much as anyone does, but at least say hi, or nod, or smile? We took a second circuit around the small (but packed!) store, admiring bottles and checking out a few interesting options we hadn't tried. And then we left. The good: I got to test a few scents I'd been reading about. The less good: getting smacked with "you're not our desired customer" vibes. Why, I can only speculate, but reading the reviews on Yelp, seems like blowing off customers is a Scent Bar corporate value. You want to sell fragrance, but only to the right kind of people? Weird. read more

This is my new go to spot for scents. My daughter brought me here and I am an unexpected new fan. Both of us were able to describe the scent profile we were looking for and the staff was amazing at finding not one but several perfect matches for both of us. My only frustration was trying to narrow down what I wanted to buy, because I loved all of their recommendations. Great selection, great staff, and reasonable prices. read more

Scent Bar Hollywood - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Was the most annoying customer ever coming in 15 mins before closing because of traffic and nightmare parking situation, and yet Raul was SO nice, helpful, knowledgable, and patient with me. Such an awesome wide selection of niche uncommon perfumes! Definitely check it out and see what you like! read more

Scent Bar Hollywood - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Hands down one of the worst experiences I've ever had. Called before to place a fragrance on hold. When I walked in neither of the two associates greeted or even acknowledged my presence. I took a moment to look around and test some of their scents and after 10 minutes or so, still not even a slight gesture of a "hello". The pretentious guy with the ponytail made eye contact maybe 4x without a word. The lady at the front checking me out was on her phone the entire time I was waiting to be rung up. Super disappointed and regret even purchasing from them. If you're looking for a descent experience, don't even bother. read more

Went in to this location on Easter, the workers David and Raul we're very nice and attentive and recommended some fantastic fragrances. I was very happy with my experience. It was extremely pleasant and I'm grateful for their recommendations. I will definitely be going back and I will be visiting the Hollywood store soon. read more

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‼‼‼Drove from San Diego to visit due to the hype on social media. Extremely disappointed in the customer service I received. I wasn't even acknowledged being the only customer for a good 30min and some brunette was giving me a dirty look as if I did something wrong. I asked about a fragrance by Parfums de Marly and she said "I don't know much about that niche house" ??? She then rudely left and went to her coworkers and they were laughing hysterically. I knew she was talking about me because every time I would pick up a bottle I heard her mumble something and they all start laughing. I felt embarrassed and basically ran out. ‼‼‼ read more

Gorgeous boutique set up like a Parisian "Parfumerie". Hundreds of scents-- many of them new from smaller fragrance houses. Kind of like having a "sommelier" for fragrances. All of the testers are on shelves, no behind counters. They let you test to your hearts' content. No pressure to buy. If you need direction, they'll step in. Otherwise, you can find your own way around these extraordinary fragrances... read more

There is no better place on earth to find your new favorite scents and to discover the world of premium perfumery. Staffed by perfume geniuses who are charming, astonishingly knowledgeable and eager to share their expertise, you can stroll into Scent Bar a novice and leave a highly informed aficionado. For those who want to go it alone, their incredible selection is made approachable as it is organized by genre. How good is that? read more

Fun time. Checked out all different scents. Staff were sweet and informative. No pressure. Very chill vibe. Go. It's an experience for your scenes. read more

Niche fragrances that you can't find in any popular high end store are in this store.

Excellent service this evening, will definitely be back next time in LA. I purchased a wonderful fruity fragrance I'd never heard of, this is the place for those exclusive scents read more

Came into the shop looking to try Sumo Wrestler by J-Scent after reading some great reviews online. Johnny was the first to welcome me in. For context, I was the only one in the shop during my entire stay. He's got this we've been friends since childhood essence. Super personable, conversational, and has this Nick Swardson vibe. Somebody get this man a beer or I'll do it. Oh and the Potato Chips Deli was bomb, great call. Initially I wasn't too big on Sumo Wrestler upon first spray, but Johnny didn't hesitate to introduce me to a handful of different fragrances that he thought I'd like and most of his suggestions were on point. He introduced me to one that I was a fan of off the bat, and mentioned that they also do a travel size for $45 after I expressed my interest. I didn't hesitate to add it to my cart, but he insisted I sprayed it onto my skin beforehand. Yes, I loved it regardless and he could've just sold it to me without me ever spraying it on my skin, but the fact he kindly insisted on skin testing it first is an example of A class service. It put a smile on my face knowing that there are still diamonds in the rough working in the retail industry. I was able to take home a few samples on top of everything. From grass smelling fragrances, to another fragrance I discovered thanks to Dana's story about a time she had smelled it in an elevator. To Johnny and Dana, thank you for being so authentic and candid. It's refreshing to be able to discuss different topics like what's the todays Santal 33 and hear your perspectives and learn from your wisdom. read more

Stopped by for some new scents, arrived at 11:30, left at 12:10 with 2 incredible selections. The service i received from Tiffany was everything i had hoped for prior to entering; she was so knowledgeable and knew my palette better than i could describe. Absolute top notch service. Promote this woman immediately -- she knows how to provide great service. At one point i told her that i trusted her nose over my own. The best little shop, would be Michelin rated (as in -- worth detouring to stop by) if there were such a thing for perfume stores. Highly recommend stopping by, i am elated w/ my selections and the service i received. Thank you so much! read more

Always a wonderful sensual experience. So many beautiful scents. Helpful staff. A truly enjoyable time (every time!).

This was the most disappointing retail experience I ever had. Context: I buy most of my scents from luckyscent and loved my experience at their NYC location (shoutout to Ezra who was literally the best). However DTLA was a different story. Experience: There were 3 people - Dana, Steve, and one other person (brunette). My partner and I were acknowledged by noone in the store, and considering how small it is, you really have to actively to ignore someone to do so. This was a totally different experience from the couple who came in before us and were not people of color. When we decided to leave, there was also no acknowledgement (eg "bye" / "thanks for dropping in"). It was just active ignorance of our presence the entire time in a small space that had no other customers at the time. I asked Dana for help getting some perfumes behind her, but felt like it was a burden for her in the way she acted. I noticed for the couple before me, she went through the smells and backstory behind the perfume. However for my partner and I, she just handed it to me and then went back to talking to the other two employees in the store. I did not feel like this was an inclusive space, which was totally different from my NYC experience, but also I feel against the mission of what luckyscent / scent bar is supposed to be (as per their website "Scent Bar was created to be a comfortable and relaxing place to experience our incredible selection of independent niche perfumes"). I was so disappointed especially because I was really looking forward to seeing Dana and Steve in person (I'm sure everyone watches the IG livestreams and YT videos). I ended up leaving earlier than expected and not buying a perfume for my friend's wedding because my partner and I felt so uncomfortable. As feedback for the team, I don't think you need to have the most in-depth conversations w/ clients who come in, but I do believe it is important to at least acknowledge their presence, especially when they are coming in to buy something more highly priced. I hope it gets better / addressed because luckyscent, for me, has always been a place of safe and comfortable discovery of fragrances. I am really disappointed that wasn't the experience my partner and I had when we came here, and hope others don't experience that as well. read more

A mix niche and luxury fragrances in a very small, casual and laid back store. The staffs were always friendly and it's a good destination to try out hard to find fragrances before making a blind purchase. read more

What a great experience I had here! It was full of the niche products I was looking for, but the people who were there, were so knowledgeable that they helped me narrow it down to the one that was perfect. It's hard not to overbuy scents, but I will have no problem going back to pick up more discover something new, with the experts behind the counter. read more

Loved this place! I've been wanting to come here for a while because I'm into collecting perfume. I definitely prefer this location compared to their downtown one. I felt like it was organized great by mood & scent profile. Their staff was great super helpful & I didn't feel like a burden asking them for help reaching bottles or asking recommendations based on what I liked they gave me a lot of new perfumes I liked. I spent over an hour in there! I ended up purchasing Lira by Xerjoff but had to pick it up at the DTLA location because they didn't have the 100ml bottle in stock but they got that all arranged for me easily. They also packaged me some samples to try out first. Would definitely recommend this place! They have so many unique perfumes u can't get at ur local department stores or malls. Great place for niche and indie perfumes! read more

5 stars and a huge shoutout to Johnny for helping me find the perfect perfume as a gift for my friend. He really took the time to introduce me to different scents until I found the one a few visits later. He never rushed me , unlike some of the other employees who just looked at me like I'm tooling through their personal collection or their panty drawers. Got a sus vibe from a few of them... sorry but not sorry when I'm spending hundreds of dollars on a luxury item. Anyway, ask for Johnny and enjoy the bounty of their well curated collection of scents. read more

Simply the best perfume store in Los Angeles and has been since the day it opened. One of the best perfume store websites as well, Luckyscent. Check out their cute short video reviews on YouTube - manager Steve Gontarski is an absolute legend https://www.youtube.com/@luckyscent read more

I've been to the Hollywood location a handful of times and loved it. Every visit had exceptional customer service and I always left with a new scent. However, this last visit of mine (in mid-January), will be the last time I buy from Scent Bar and website, Lucky Scent. It was such a foul experience. Disclaimer: I came to this location to specifically buy a scent they had in stock. It was going to be a quick in & out trip since I had 20 minutes to walk over to the New Beverly to see a film. * First of all, walking into the store - i was not greeted nor acknowledged - there were 4 customers (me included) and 3/4 employees (one lady and the rest were men) - right away i could sense the energy in the store was off. I should've left right then and there. * One male employee was helping a customer but the other two males were just standing there talking to one another and when I made eye contact with them - dead eyes. Nothing. They already judged me like it was fucking middle school. They gave the dead eyes then turned around and continued talking to one another. * The worst of them all was the female coworker (or bitch to put it accurately). There were two female customers who i could tell knew the female coworker on a personal basis and when one of them asked her how her work day was (mind you, i was practically standing next to all of them) , the female coworker proceeded to talk shit about all the customers that day. IF YOU'RE GOING TO TALK SHIT ABOUT CUSTOMERS, MAYBE A CUSTOMER SERVICE JOB ISNT FOR YOU. IF YOU'RE GOING TO TALK SHIT ABOUT CUSTOMERS, MAYBE PERHAPS DO IT WHEN THERE ARE NO CUSTOMERS IN THE STORE!?!? She complained about customers who are "basic" & "don't know anything about fragrance" while huffing and puffing about customers who are in the store for too long, ask stupid questions and dont buy anything, etc. Meanwhile, the two female customers were in agreement with her - "ugh thats so annoying." Believe me, it sounded much worse than what I'm writing. After her word vomit, I left and bought the scent I wanted directly through the fragrance company's website. Helpful advice to the owner/manager of Scent Bar & Lucky Scent: tell your smug employees that if they're gonna talk shit on customers - to at least do it when there are no customers in the store. So fucking foul. read more

I've been to this location twice now, and the staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. Shout out to Ronnie (I hope I didn't mishear the name, as it was a little loud that night) for taking extra time to walk me through the differences in some of the base notes so I could make a more informed selection. Two tips: go in with an open mind, or look over the Luckyscent website to come up with a few things you want to try. The in-store selection is big but obviously it's more limited than the warehouse. And be patient. It's clear the staff really enjoys having one-on-one time with the customers. Enjoy browsing, and know you'll get the same attentive service once you're up. read more

I Love this place. I rarely go in because well, I want everything. If you're new to the world of scents it can be a bit intimidating, specially niche, if you are new, I recommend familiarizing yourself with yourself, with what you like and what energy you're trying to fill you space. Sometimes staff may of had a bad day, so just remember that you can be the sunshine of their day. Sometimes insecurity can come off as mean They have videos on their website and the same guy in the video is the guy at the store. :) Perfume people can be Particular. Parking can be a bit difficult but that's okay, If you call On your parking Angel you you'll find a spot right in the front. I don't have the fanciest of cars so I'm sure they trip when I like expensive water. :) The store is intimate and stocked, Love this place read more