I love the candles and incense from here. There's a wide range of scents to choose from, mostly…read moreearthy and nature-based, but a few light floral scents. Candles come in a range of sizes, as do the incense (cone and stick). They have a standard set of scents that are always available, as well as seasonal and limited edition ones. There's usually a candle or incense stick burning right outside the main door so you can get a sniff and lured in by the promise of more. Prices are a bit up there, but I think it matches the quality. These aren't cheap candles and incense sticks that are overpowering and strong, and they don't burn fast. You'll get your money's worth out of them.

Love love this place! Was my second time shopping with them…read moreThe candles and diffusers are so divine and what a fragrance I am very satisfied and my husband loves it too given he is so picky I will definitely keep coming back to gift friends and family

I have been to several Religious Gifts In San Francisco & Also in South Francisco.... But the…read morefarthest one that I have been to was in New York in the Queens Area which was called Santa Barbara... This was 1st time going to this Candle Light this store had a lot of Incents, Religious Statues, Religious Cards, & Rosary!!!

So I come and always get my incense and sage from here and a few candles. The last time I came when…read moreI got home, the candle was broken because Maria or whatever the owners name is didn't securely wrap and pad the candle. I called her and asked if she can help replace the glass for me and she rushed me off and said I can come in and buy another one. I almost cut myself and so did my 7 year old from trying to pick it up. I drive all the way from EPA to give her business and I'm going to have to tell my contacts to just go to a place closer to us in the peninsula. All it takes is one bad customer service experience and she didn't even try to apologize for not wrapping it well. So disappointing.

They say it's always Halloween in San Francisco and you will see some interesting costumes from…read moreperformative people everyday because life is a performance. There are events in SF where everyone knows it involves some type of costume. An annual event which involves performative running of over seven miles and resembles a mix of a flash mob, rave, fraternity and sorority Greek gathering and those who like to show their fun spirit in San Francisco at the Bay to Breakers run. Some years Karl the Fog accompanies the runners on a Sunday morning and some years the sun shines bright through the entire path. There is a place where you can gear up and show your San Francisco free spirit. Located on Clement street it's called Foggy Notion. On a San Francisco Karl The Fog stroll I landed inside Foggy Notion. Inside you will find candles and natural skincare products along with gifts with some San Francisco representation. The products are made by local artisans . Get a towel of Sutro Tower and salty waters of the Pacific Ocean on the both sides of the Bay Bridge. After the Bay to Breakers run come and get some soap. They also have San Francisco scented candles which doesn't stink like parts of Fisherman's Wharf in SF. Come here if you want feel refreshed after over a seven mile cheesy run through San Francisco at the Bay to Breakers. There is place which has a "devotion" to the city of San Francisco with products giving the city some publicity and some"promotion "with sites and symbols of the San Francisco city landscape along with the "Pacific Ocean " you can find candles , hats, greeting cards and bags at "Foggy Notion" When it comes to Bay to Breakers it is not a breakdancing "event" just don't break a bone on your body running over 7 miles of San Francisco "cement"make sure wear good shoes so injuries you can "prevent" and make sure to gear up at Foggy Notion in SF on "Clement"

Foggy Notion is a must visit if you're looking to bring home a unique, fun, and thoughtful souvenir…read morefrom San Francisco. Whether it's a cute card to send a friend, or sweet scented candle that will remind you of this place, they have it! It's one of those shops you pop into just to browse around and end up discovering something you love.

After traveling in Europe to shop for scents, I can appreciate ZGO Perfumery even more. They bring…read moremany international perfume brands to me in an adorable setting. Plus, charming young men will guide you in discovering new treasures. Which is why I attended the special event focusing on Editions de Parfum Frédéric Malle perfumes. A new perfume was introduced - Contre Jour (which means Light Against Shadow). This perfume has radiance and depth. Check it out. The owner also unveiled the news that Frédéric Malle was now an established brand at the boutique; it has its own wall cabinet to showcase the perfumes! Event attendees enjoyed champagne & macaron treats. It was a party for perfume lovers! I found a new perfume to enjoy while perusing the selection. Plus: everyone on their invite list got a parting gift: a bag with EdP Frédéric Malle perfume samples and a notebook.

For quite some time, I've been into perfumery and recently discovered Niche Fragrances. ZGO…read moreperfumery has everything Niche which makes me appreciate it so much as most of the products they carry aren't widely available in storefronts. The layout made it easy for anyone to just come in and try a sample of different scents. My biggest pro is that they offer minimal customer service; they help whenever you need help and don't bother you which makes me shop in peace. Staff were extremely friendly to top it off, I would 100% stop by here when I make the drive to SF again.

I'm so grateful I discovered Ministry of Scent. Not only do they carry my favorite perfume from…read moreItaly, but their staff is genuinely kind and incredibly helpful. Michael Ryan went above and beyond to help me replace the perfume I lost after purchasing it in Italy. He even drove to the Valencia store to pick up a tester for me. That level of care and dedication is rare, and it truly meant so much. Thanks to him, I now have my wedding perfume in time for my big day. The customer service here is exceptional, and I couldn't be more thankful.

Very disappointed by the lackluster service from MoS. I bought two samples online and requested a…read morepickup location at the Fillmore Boutique. I waited 3 days before emailing the business. Before then, no one let me know when I could pickup the samples. When I stopped by yesterday afternoon, the samples were at the cash register in a black tote. The salesperson was not friendly and seem to huffy about being bothered to give me my purchase. Sad lack of customer service.

I went to the store to exchange my hand lotion because this time I did not like the grassy scent on…read morethe eau rose. Joanne was Amazing, she gave me an Outstanding service. She was professional and knowledgeable and kind. She explained to me why sometimes the scent does not smell the same each time. I was very pleased with the whole service and she gave me some samples to try.

Beautiful store with a variety of lovely perfumes and candles. I was welcomed in and service was…read morefriendly and helpful. They let me browse and take my time smelling everything. I really liked Eau des Sens and purchased a hand cream that was beautiful wrapped.

I absolutely adore this store. I took a trip to San Francisco with a particular mission one…read moreweekend; find lots of candles, and plenty of jewelry. One of the first recommendations that was given to me was Often Wander. It is a tiny store, but the selection is amazing. There are so many candles to choose from, and so many delicious scents! They also have a wide variety of crystals, rocks, and quality hand-crafted jewelry. The store may be small, but you could still get lost! The workers are also very friendly and seek to help wherever they can. My one suggestion is that there be a bit more transparency about the "50% off candle refill" offer. There are more fees and stipulations than advertised, and I don't think that is entirely fair. But other than that, the store is lovely, and I will certainly be a regular!

This store is so aptly named. How many of us Often Wander, and as one of the more famous saying…read moregoes, "Not all those who wander are lost . . . " J.R.R. Tolkien. With that said, we wander in and found so many beautiful things in this store. The gem shaped soaps, the beautifully arranged wall of necklaces, the astrological candles, and these cool looking locks.

I got some candles from here and they broke! I called and asked the owner if I can still use them…read morefor if she can give me another one. She rushed me off the phone and said I can still use it. I spend a lot of money here and thought hmm, maybe she will give me another since this one fell out of the bag and was not wrapped securely. Nope she straight rushed me off the phone and hung up. Not very nice. I don't know what to think now.

I was on my way home from a botanica just a right across this shop and saw them and I was like why…read morenot check them out cus I thought they were permanently closed (according to google). As soon as I walked in fell in love how they have so many products such candles, oils, incense statues and especially Santa Muerte statues and many more! Even though I've spent hella that day, it was a must the buy a Santa Muerte statue which only costs $50 and it was a decent size. Will definitely be coming back for candles, oils and some more Santa Muerte statues. Just a note: they mentioned that their business hours changes so better to call them first before coming to the store.

post.script. (not to be confused with the now closed Postscript Coffee in Jackson Square -…read morecurrently rebranded as Loveski) is a woman-owned gift shop in the Fillmore District. This cute and curated shop was was established in 2019 and mainly focuses on San Francisco-themed items and sells unique tote bags, pins, stationery, greeting cards, mini print vending machines, original artwork, home goods (e.g. scented candles), accessories, etc. This small shop carries items from 100+ brands and independent artists. This shop was quite an unexpected find and it really reminded me of some gift shops in Los Angeles that rent shelf space to independent artists and creators to showcase their work. Overall this is a great gift shop to stop by for anyone who's looking for a one-of-a-kind gift. P.S. - No designated parking lot for the shop & metered street parking or paid parking lots (California/Steiner Lot) only.

post.script. is a must visit when in SF. The shop is filled with amazing items made by small…read morebusinesses. Perfect for gifts (or a little treat for yourself :)) They have so many amazing cards for every occasion, stickers, pins, candles, art prints, and much more! The owner and staff are incredibly kind and helpful. They recently put on an event for Inciardi print collectors and it was fantastic. Definitely stop by!

My wife and I had a fun time smelling…read more Ministry of Scent was packed, but well-staffed with super nice, unpretentious, and knowledgable people with no hard sell. Each location has a curated hard-to-find collection, but this location is larger than the other branch and it's surrounded by other boutiques. You can get sample vials for $6-10, which you can often get back if you buy the full bottle. We loved Circue de Soleil, which smelled of buttery popcorn, cotton candy, and caramel apples, and Mango Sticky Rice, which smelled of mango, rice, and sticky. We didn't like the Katie Holmes, which smelled of bad acting, smirks and flop sweat. Is there a better experience testing fragrances? Nobody nose!

tl;dr Great selection, agree with other reviewers that customer experience is a hit or miss. On…read moreweekends, they limit samples to 3 per customer as it gets very busy. Pro tip: smell scents you like outside in the fresh air. The inside air smells crazy bc of all the sprays. 1.5ml samples are available at great prices. I've been here a couple times now to smell on my own and get recommendations from the staff. Both times, I was periodically approached by someone asking if I needed any help. I told them the notes I was looking for, and they brought out a mini line up of 6-8 fragrances for me to smell on my own. I appreciate this approach as you feel like you can smell on your own time. On my second visit, a staff member approached me and asked if i needed any assistance. I was ready to purchase some samples and asked her to look for 3. I waited in the corner of the store for several minutes, seeing her look in the sample stock for a bit, but then she came back into the main room without approaching me. I let her do her thing for a few more minutes but it appeared that she was helping other customers by then, so I asked if she had found everything. Only then did she tell me they were out of one of my 3 samples. I eventually replaced the 3rd sample with something else, but I didn't like the customer service during this visit.