Fragrance is expensive. A full bottle you end up not loving is money sitting on a shelf. NorCalScents exists so you can wear a fragrance for days, in different weather and settings, before you decide whether it deserves the bottle.
How it started
I'm Joe. Years ago I wanted a new fragrance and had no idea where to start. Online reviewers led me to a few bottles, then a few more, and I learned quickly that collecting gets expensive. Most of my bottles sat neglected while I kept searching for the right one.
Samples were hard to find. The few shops that sold them were pricey, slow to ship, and their smallest size was a 1ml dab vial. So in 2008 I started decanting the sizes I wished I could buy. That's NorCalScents.
Where we are today
- 800+ designer, niche, and Middle Eastern fragrances
- More than 15,000 atomizers shipped to fragrance fans across the US
- Every order hand-filled when you place it, and typically shipped within one business day
How every decant is made
- Genuine bottles only. Every decant is filled from an authentic, full-size bottle bought from established retailers, trusted distributors and discounters, or directly from online stores.
- Nothing added. No alcohol, no water, no fillers. What's in your atomizer is exactly what was in the bottle.
- Packed to prevent leaks. Each atomizer's threads are wrapped in PTFE (plumber's) tape, and each atomizer is sealed in its own zip-top bag. One or two atomizers are individually bubble-wrapped; three or more ship together in a rigid box.
- Shipped via USPS in a bubble mailer, with tracking emailed when your order ships.
A tip for your first decant
A freshly filled decant can smell sharper at first. Give it about 7–14 days to settle, and give each spray 10–15 minutes on skin before judging. Here's why.
Questions?
Email support@norcalscentsco.com, or see our FAQ and Refund Policy.