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    4.7 (46 reviews)

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    Sooin L.

    It's a beautiful store. Definitely a strong scent as you walk in which I didn't mind but I can see one not liking that if you don't like the scent. The shop has a variety of perfumes - I'm not really a scant gal so I don't know if they're any good/rare brands or not. I enjoyed browsing since even the bottles were very pretty It was nice that they encourage you to try as much perfume as you like. If you're lost, they can help guide you in finding scents for you to try. They have pens to write what scent you sprayed on the stick was. They of course have coffee beans and they have scent less wet wipes if you sprayed something and want to wipe it off The best part is that I never want to commit to a large bottle of perfume because I don't use it often and it's very expensive. Well, you can purchase a sample of pretty much anything in the store! Sample prices range $8-20 (depending on how big or small the bottle is aka per ounce price) and I think that's a nice offer to have for people like me who just wear scents here and there or people who want to try it out and see how it changes with time before committing.

    Chloe N.

    Amazing experience! I am not into fragrances too much, but my boyfriend and I came here for our friend who doesn't live down here. It honestly got me into finding my scent and what I liked and wanted. I wish I got the name of the employee that was helping us, but he recommended SO many scents that I really enjoyed. He was super friendly and thoughtful as well as extremely knowledgable. The other staff seemed extremely helpful as well. There were a lot of "niche" brands and scents here which was really interesting to smell and learn about. Would definitely come back if/when I'm in the area!

    Andrew W.

    As soon as one enters The Scent Room, one's nostrils are assaulted by an overwhelming cloud of hypertrendy artificial musk. The place seems to be dosing ambroxan the way Abercrombie and Fitch stores used to pump in their noxious fragrance called "Fierce." The smell is so strong that it distracts from sampling the actual wares on sale there. The Scent Room is a new L.A. outpost of a "niche" perfumery out of Dallas. "Niche" perfumes are 99% about snob appeal, with the idea that having a fragrance made by some self-proclaimed "artiste" with an elaborate backstory makes up for the fact that it 1) is almost certainly an unoriginal, simplistic composition; 2) is of fairly poor quality; and 3) costs a ridiculous amount of money, especially considering points #1 and #2. But look at the wacky bottle! And what a weird name! It's got to be cool, right? Some of the brands on offer I knew (Lubin, État Libre d'Orange, Carner, Montale) and others I did not. Of the ones I knew, I could tell they were only offering very partial offerings of their lines. Many well-known niche brands both of the fancy (Creed, Penhaligon's, Houbigant, Parfums de Marly) and edgy (Comme des Garçons, Memo, D.S. and Durga, Byredo) varieties are not represented here. The Scent Room's selection is a scant fraction of what is on offer not too far away at local competitor ScentBar, and not nearly as compelling. The Scent Room motto on the sign board out front reads "fragrance for all," but looking at the limited offerings at obscene prices, I'm compelled to ask, "How do they define 'all'?" With a small selection of product, high prices, and that suffocating smell of terpenoids hanging heavy in the air, The Scent Room adds very little to L.A.'s already oversaturated expensive artsy perfume scene.

    No gatekeeping: it's giving delicious peach ring gummies with a syrupy vanilla/ caramel note, sprinkled with some cinnamon & cardamom
    Sarah R.

    First time at The Scent Room yesterday & I am already planning to go back ASAP. The entire staff is warm, welcoming & incredibly knowledgeable about all of their fragrances. I never felt pressured or rushed. They let me explore at my my own pace. They also gave me impeccable suggestions on other scents to try (ie, if you like that one, you'll LOVE this one). Tom was my guide through most of my exploration & exposed me to my new favorite perfume. I felt like he understood what I was looking for before I did. My olfactory senses were overwhelmed in the best way! I had originally come in looking for certain fragrances to try & ended up with something completely different! I cannot wait to go back and explore more of what they have to offer. I really appreciate their knowledge of niche & independent perfume houses.

    Loved the vibe in the restroom. Nice contrast to the bright and airy main space. This is cozy and luxurious.
    Omar R.

    A distinctive and memorable experience. They say you only get one chance to make a first impression: my impression was a culture of exceptional service and hospitality. Being that they just opened (congratulations by the way) , everyone is on their A-Game (as they should be) and is intentional with their service to customers. I really really appreciate that . The store is clean and aesthetic. Even the restroom is very nice. We were on a date and specifically chose to visit this place for a scent exploration night. We came home with 2 new fragrances to add to our collection (Nishane hundred silent ways x and Montale Intense Cafe) as well with a curated collection of samples we look forward to trying out. There were some fragrances I wish I could have tried out like Vertus Vanilla Oud, but I realize they are just starting out and finding their rhythm. Big shoutout to Sam, Tom and the entire Scent Room crew for their time and attention. It was greatly appreciated . We've been to many fragrance shops around the country and this one left such a great impression on us. Hope to be back soon. Omar & Jana

    Sampling the niche scents here was such a fun experience!

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    What a gem! Excellent service, selection, and quality fragrances. This is that special shop you want to support.

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    Fantastic niche selection! All the sales people were excellent and know their fragrances!! No pressure, great experience

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