Scents by the Bay

06/06/2026

05/03/2026

Hey Berkeley! Our annual music fest is a hit! We’re still going on until 5:00 pm today, come out and join us!

05/03/2026

Music Fest in the elmwood is on!
Swing by our shop for an exclusive deal on blending TODAY ONLY!
Never blended with us before? No worries! Any one of our lovely teachers will show you step by step how to blend, allowing you to focus on smelling & exploring.
Today from 12-5!

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!

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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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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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! ♓️🌊✨🔮