Scents by the Bay

Scents by the Bay We are a luxury hand crafted bath and body store based in the Bay Area. Please, let us know if you have any questions and enjoy shopping!

Handcrafted bath, body and home products: Bath & Body products, soaps, massage oil candles, aromatherapy wraps, aromatherapy jewelry (and over 600 essential and perfume oils), soy melts (and warmers), and CBD topical pain relief and skin care products. We specialize in Massage Oil Candles, Crystal and Aromatherapy Healing, plus we have over 500 Essential and Perfume oils, including Men's and Women

's Designer Fragrance oils. These fragrances are recreations of the department store fragrance, only made without Alcohol and Water so that they are long lasting on your skin, and have a long shelf life. We also offer Full Spectrum CBD Topical Pain Relief and Skin Care, Shaving and Baby Products, Hot & Cold Aromatherapy Wraps, Custom Bath & Body Products, and more! We pride ourselves in trying to find high quality perfume oils, essential oils, and natural bath & body products.

Join us for a delightfully unique Mother’s Day Experience at Scents by the Bay! We have an amazing neighborhood partners...
04/25/2026

Join us for a delightfully unique Mother’s Day Experience at Scents by the Bay! We have an amazing neighborhood partnership curated to show Mom just how special she is -

🍫 Start the experience off at to pick up your handcrafted Bon Bons

🍸 Continue up the street to and get your glass of champagne, Mimosa or a custom crafted Champage Cocktail

🌹 Then join us at .by.the.bay for a perfume blending experience you’ll never forget! Plus, each attendee receives an upgraded 1/2 oz bottle

Show mom how special she really is by gifting her an amazing experience - plus what really matters the most: time with you!

Experience start at 11am and 2pm, limited space, reserve your seats today!

Join us TONIGHT, Friday, April 4th from 6-8 at for a special Perfume Blending Experience taught by Tarah, Master Blende...
04/03/2026

Join us TONIGHT, Friday, April 4th from 6-8 at for a special Perfume Blending Experience taught by Tarah, Master Blender and Owner of .by.the.bay and ! Limited space, grab your seats today (link in story or on Scents by the Bay website!)

03/20/2026

Such a fun and inspiring day with Tarah & Sheila talking all things weddings 💍✨

From bridal shower perfume blending experiences to custom wedding scents and one-of-a-kind favors, we love helping couples create something truly personal for their big day.

Because the right scent doesn’t just complete the moment… it brings you back to it 💫

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Have y’all met Jamie yet? ✨She joined our team a few months back as our new Assistant Manager and has been training up a...
03/09/2026

Have y’all met Jamie yet? ✨

She joined our team a few months back as our new Assistant Manager and has been training up a storm! Jamie has been teaching smaller classes and today she stepped up to lead her first Perfume & Mimosa class at our Berkeley shop — and it went amazing! 🥂

You’ll be seeing more of her as our owner Tarah Ornelas, Master Perfume Blender, puts the final touches on our upcoming Perfume Mastery Series classes… coming soon!

👇 Comment below if you plan to take the Perfume Mastery Series with Jamie!

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We’re looking for a new part-time addition to our team- someone who is looking to stay on the team and grow with us. Out...
03/04/2026

We’re looking for a new part-time addition to our team- someone who is looking to stay on the team and grow with us. Outgoing, organized and willing to teach small and larger groups (after being fully trained, of course 😊). If you think you might be our next great fit, reach out!

02/27/2026

New product alert!
With organic peppermint, chamomile, lemongrass, and sage essential oils, a few sprays of our Magnesium Foot Spray to the bottom of each foot at night before bed offers support and relaxation to tired feet! Give your feet a break!

02/22/2026

Hey Astrology fans! We are hitting the end of the current Zodiac cycle, finishing off strong with the powerful and most dreamiest sign, Pisces! We carry an entire line dedicated to the 12 Zodiac Signs, with beautiful fragrances, hydrating massage oil candles, and hand crafted bracelets, catering to each individual sign! ♓️🌊✨🔮

So much love in the air at our Valentine’s perfume blending class 💘 An incredible group with the sweetest energy from st...
02/14/2026

So much love in the air at our Valentine’s perfume blending class 💘

An incredible group with the sweetest energy from start to finish. Watching everyone create scents inspired by love was pure magic. Huge thank you to our amazing partners — Casa de Chocolates, Vintage Berkeley, and 5 Tacos & Beer — for making the experience feel festive and unforgettable.

Kicking off an amazing Galentine’s event here at Scents by the Bay! We partnered up with 5 Tacos & Beer for delicious ch...
02/14/2026

Kicking off an amazing Galentine’s event here at Scents by the Bay! We partnered up with 5 Tacos & Beer for delicious chocolate martinis and mocktails, wine from Vintage Berkeley and delicious chocolate duos from Casa de chocolate. It’s been a sweet evening so far and we’re just getting the weekend started…we’re booked back-to-back through Sunday!

Hey hey, our Valentine and Galentine events have sold out so fast, we added one more! Only a few spots let’s, grab your ...
02/12/2026

Hey hey, our Valentine and Galentine events have sold out so fast, we added one more! Only a few spots let’s, grab your gals and sign up FAST!

Hey lovelies — Tarah here, owner & Master Blender at Scents by the Bay and eSCENTial Beauty💘I’m so excited to release a ...
02/11/2026

Hey lovelies — Tarah here, owner & Master Blender at Scents by the Bay and eSCENTial Beauty💘

I’m so excited to release a new scent just in time for Valentine’s Day!

A version of this blend has been sitting in my vault for a long time. I always loved it, but I could never quite capture the emotion I wanted… until our new plum notes arrived ✨
It opens with white tea and black tea plum, melts into a heart of fig, plum, and violet, and finishes deep and warm with smooth sandalwood and seductive black saffron. It’s rich, romantic, and a little mysterious.

Now I need YOUR help naming it!
Vote for your favorite below — I’ll announce the winning name on Valentine’s Day and pick one voter to win a surprise gift 💌

Address

2926 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA
94705

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+18667873863

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We are an online store based in the Bay Area, specializing in Men's and Women's Designer Fragrance oils. These fragrances are recreations of the department store fragrance, only made without Alcohol and Water so that they are long lasting on your skin, and have a long shelf life. We also offer other pure perfume oils, Aromatherapy & Essential Oils, House Blends & Imported Oils, Single Note Perfume Oils, and Bath & Body Products that we custom fragrance for you in any of our high quality, natural bath & body products! Our handcrafted product line has expanded from soaps to include Hot or Cold Aromatherapy Wraps, Aromatherapy Jewelry, and Soy Massage Candles (which make great gifts!). We pride ourselves in trying to find high quality perfume oils, essential oils, and natural bath & body products. Please, let us know if you have any questions and enjoy shopping!