Scent Matching / Scent Recreation

PLEASE NOTE: Our Master Blender will be in France receiving additional perfume and fragrance training from September 29–October 13.

Scent Match orders received September 20–October 13 are welcome and will hold their place in our queue. These projects will be started upon her return, in the order they are received.

Please expect a longer-than-usual turnaround time for Scent Match orders placed during this period. We appreciate your patience and look forward to creating with you!

Bring Your Favorite Scent Back to Life ✨

Do you have a beloved fragrance from the past—or a custom blend from another company—that you can no longer find? Holding onto the last few drops? We can help.

Bring your sample into our Berkeley shop, or ship it to us, and our Owner & Master Perfume Blender, Tarah Ornelas, will work to recreate it as close as we can - just for you!

How it works:
• We carefully analyze your original scent (by nose!)
• Handcraft multiple variations to match it as closely as possible (please note age and alcohol based scents can make it harder to get an exact match)
• You receive 4 custom perfume oil sample vials (3mL) to choose your favorite
• One round of adjustments is included if needed

Timeline:
Approximately 4-6 weeks (may be longer during the holidays)

Bonus:
Enjoy 20% off any size of your final custom fragrance

Shipping your sample? Send to:
Scents by the Bay
Attn: Tarah Ornelas
2926 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705

***When shipping, please include any information you have about your scent to help get us started!

NOTES:

• Your turn around time doesn't start until your sample has been received in shop.
• Service includes one round of complimentary in-store adjustments.
• Additional shipping fees apply if revised samples need to be mailed.
• We are creating these by hand and match as closely as possible but do not guarantee exact results
• We will return your original samples, minus what is used for the recreation and 1 mL to keep on hand in case of future adjustments. 

Ready to rediscover your signature scent?
Reach out today and let us bring your fragrance back to life. ✨