Scentbird

Scentbird

Fragrance subscription service with monthly samples

About Scentbird

Simplify's Rating
Why Scentbird is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Consumer Goods

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$23.4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2013

Overview

Scentbird operates a fragrance subscription service where customers choose from designer perfumes and colognes. For a monthly fee of $15.95, subscribers receive an 8 mL bottle of their chosen scent, enough for about a month (roughly 140 sprays), shipped to their door. The model relies on a recurring subscription with rotating, designer-fragrance options from luxury brands, driving steady revenue and repeat customers. The goal is to grow market reach through partnerships and marketing while prioritizing variety, convenience, and data security for Millennials and Gen Z.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • John Wick collaboration drives subscriber engagement via social activations and NYC postings.
  • 72% Gen Z adoption boosts $19 luxury tier through Neiman Marcus premium collection.
  • Onyx Storm set with Rebecca Yarros captures Empyrean series themes exclusively.

What critics are saying

  • Birchbox's $15 broader beauty bundles capture 20% more Gen Z, eroding single-scent base.
  • Poor customer service causes 15-25% millennial churn from unresolved delays.
  • No returns policy triggers FTC complaints, mirroring HelloFresh's 30% drop.

What makes Scentbird unique

  • Scentbird delivers 8mL designer perfume bottles monthly for $15.95, lasting 140 sprays.
  • IP collaborations like John Wick with Lionsgate create exclusive, story-driven fragrance drops.
  • Neiman's Select partnership curates premium Neiman Marcus perfumes for subscribers.

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Funding

Total Funding

$23.4M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

6 Rounds

Notable Investors:
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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Sabbatical Leave

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Referral Bonus

Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual Education Stipend

Complimentary Scentbird Membership

Discounts on Owned Brands

Monthly virtual team building/educational activities

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
PR Newswire
Mar 5th, 2026
Lionsgate and Scentbird Team Up on John Wick-Inspired Fragrance

Lionsgate and Scentbird team up on John wick-inspired fragrance. Mar 05, 2026, 09:00 ET NEW YORK, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Scentbird, the leading fragrance discovery platform, today announced a new collaboration with Lionsgate and the studio's iconic action franchise, John Wick, bringing the scent of the legendary Baba Yaga into the world of fragrance. Launching today, this official licensed collaboration builds on Scentbird-owned Drift's collaboration with the blockbuster franchise. Facilitated by IMG Licensing, the collaboration centers around the John Wick Eau de Parfum, an exclusive fragrance designed as both a collectible drop and an exciting entry point for new Scentbird subscribers. The aromatic, woody blend opens with spiced lemon and a striking gunmetal accord, layered with clary sage and grounded in refined notes of cedarwood and amber bourbon, capturing the precision, intensity, and sophistication synonymous with John Wick. "At Scentbird, we're always looking for ways to push fragrance beyond the bottle," says Elena Lécué, CMO at Scentbird. "John Wick is an iconic franchise with a deeply engaged global fan base, and this collaboration allows us to turn scent discovery into a true cultural moment. We're blending storytelling, collectibility, and community in a way that feels fresh, unexpected, and unmistakably Scentbird." Debbie Olshan, Director of Consumer Products at Lionsgate, said, "Teaming up with Scentbird allows us to extend the world of John Wick beyond the screen and into fans' everyday rituals. This collaboration gives longtime fans and new audiences an immersive way to engage with the franchise." With IP-led launches driving strong subscriber engagement and social performance for Scentbird, the platform continues to expand beyond traditional fragrance marketing into a model rooted in cultural relevance and fandom. By collaborating with iconic franchises, the brand creates limited, story-driven drops that generate excitement, deepen subscriber loyalty, and attract new audiences. The John Wick collaboration reinforces Scentbird's strategy of turning fragrance into a cultural experience that is supported by integrated storytelling across social, creators, PR, CRM, and owned channels. The debut will be supported by a phased rollout designed to build from early awareness into a larger peak moment. The campaign will include social-first storytelling, creator partnerships, curated giftings, and a fully integrated on-site experience. The launch will also include an NYC wild postings street activation, designed to immerse fans, ignite social buzz, and drive subscriptions. The John Wick Eau de Parfum will be available for a limited time through Scentbird via subscription and select à la carte formats. About Scentbird Scentbird is the leading fragrance subscription service with over 1 million subscribers, offering customers access to over 1,000 premium perfumes and colognes from the world's top fragrance houses. With its flexible monthly subscription model, Scentbird allows users to discover new scents at an affordable price, providing them with the opportunity to explore high-end fragrances and find their perfect match. About Lionsgate - Global Products & Experiences Lionsgate Global Products & Experiences is a division within Lionsgate (NYSE: LION), one of the world's leading standalone, pure-play content companies. By leveraging the studio's world-class portfolio of film and television brands and franchises, the division drives incremental revenue and builds consumer engagement via live shows and experiences, location-based entertainment destinations, games, physical and digital merchandise, and select strategic partnerships and investments. The group has developed multiple stage productions - including La La Land and Dirty Dancing heading to Broadway, and The Hunger Games and Wonder - integrations with marquee games (Call of Duty, Dead By Daylight, Roblox, and Fortnite), and collaborations with best-in-class consumer products licensees (LEGO, American Classics, Hot Toys, Funko, and more). Attractions based on Lionsgate's top franchises The Hunger Games, John Wick, SAW and other iconic IP can be found at theme parks and destinations in Asia, the United States, United Kingdom, and the Middle East, with the JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE now open in Las Vegas. SOURCE Scentbird

Perfumer & Flavorist
Oct 28th, 2025
Scentbird Partners with Author Rebecca Yarros to Launch Onyx Storm Discovery Set

Scentbird partners with author Rebecca Yarros to launch Onyx Storm Discovery Set. The limited-edition collection includes five fragrances that capture the series' mood, magic and intensity. Courtesy of Scentbird Fragrance subscription platform Scentbird announced the launch of the Onyx Storm Fragrance Discovery Set, based on the Empyrean book series by Rebecca Yarros. The limited-edition collection includes five fragrances that capture the series' mood, magic and intensity. The discovery set was developed in collaboration with Red Tower Books and Entangled Publishing. Further, the five unisex scents carry the dark, moody undertones and emotional complexity of the Empyrean series. "Each fragrance was carefully selected to embody the sensory depth and emotional energy of the series - from the smoldering power of dragons to the undeniable chemistry between Violet and Xaden," the company's press release states. The Onyx Storm Fragrance Discovery Set is available exclusively for a limited time on Scentbird's website.

Regatta NYC
Jul 24th, 2025
Scentbird x I Know What You Did Last Summer: A Killer Collab

This summer, Scentbird took fragrance marketing to thrilling new heights with a multi-faceted partnership alongside Sony Pictures for I Know What You Did Last Summer.

Personal Care Insights
Jun 13th, 2025
Beyond The Headlines: E.L.F. sponsors women in sports, Estée Lauder supports young artists

Scentbird partnered with Broadway's The Picture of Dorian Gray to launch a limited-edition fragrance capsule collection inspired by the play's themes of transformation and indulgence.

PR Newswire
Jun 6th, 2025
Free Yourself Launches On Scentbird With Scents That Invite Reflection, Ritual, And Renewal

BENNINGTON, Vt., June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-award-winning fragrance house Free Yourself debuts today on Scentbird, the leading online fragrance discovery platform. Known for its clean, emotion-driven scents, Free Yourself designs rituals that blend Positive Psychology with artisanal perfumery, inviting presence, possibility, and personal liberation

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