So I kept seeing ads everywhere for companies that send you fancy perfumes every month. You know, like Scentbird? I figured hey, why not try it? Could be fun having new scents showing up at my door without thinking too hard.
Signing Up Was Too Easy
First step was their website. Damn slick design honestly. Clicked their perfume quiz thingy where you pick scent vibes – “fruity” or “like fresh laundry” or whatever. Finished it in five minutes. Payment page popped up real smooth. They only took monthly subscription though, no annual option at all. Didn’t think much, just clicked pay.
The Waiting Game
Got the confirmation email instantly. Said my first bottle would ship in 3-5 business days. Cool. Week later, nothing. Checked account page – order status just said “processing”. Emailed support. Auto-reply came back saying “high demand, slight delays”. Felt like I just paid to wait in line.
First Bottle Arrived Half Dead
Package showed up after two weeks total. Little bottle was all cute in that tube thing they do. Pulled it out ready to smell fancy… but the scent barely existed? Like someone watered it down. Bottle leaked too – sticky mess all over the tube. Took pictures immediately for support.
Dealing With Customer Service
Emailed pics showing the leakage. Got another auto-response. Two days later, actual human replies: “so sorry, here’s replacement credit!” Great right? Nope. Credit didn’t show in my account for three more days. Meanwhile subscription already renewed automatically. Felt like getting robbed twice.
The Disappointing Second Try
Used credit for next month’s bottle. Chose a spicy vanilla scent. Smelled like cheap air freshener when it arrived. Not even close to the description. Plus the atomizer sputtered like an old car. Used it twice then threw it in the bathroom cabinet. Waste of drawer space.
Why I Ditched The Whole Idea
Tried canceling online – account page had like six confirmation screens asking if I’m sure. After canceling? Three emails offering discounts to come back. Felt trapped in a perfume pyramid scheme. Honestly just wanted to smell nice without all the hassle. Turned out cheaper to walk into Walmart and sniff testers myself.
Still got that half-empty vanilla bottle somewhere. Every time I see it, I remember how something that sounds so simple turned into months of tiny frustrations. At least now I tell my friends: skip the subscriptions. Go spray stuff in person.
