Comparison

Scentrals vs SemiPerfumer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scentrals

Features
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Scentrals is the home for fragrance lovers — discover new perfumes, organize the ones you own, and connect with people who share your taste. • EXPLORE: browse scents with notes, accords, and community reviews. • SHELVES: build beautiful shelves for what you own, what you've tried, and what's on your wishlist. • TRACKER: log every wear and see your scent habits over time. • SCENT STYLIST: get suggestions tailored to specific requests. • REVIEWS: read and share honest reviews, ratings, longevity, and value. • SCENT PROFILE: a look at your taste based on what you wear and love. • COMMUNITY: follow other collectors, like reviews, and discover what they're wearing. Premium (optional subscription) unlocks unlimited use of the Scent Stylist, advanced shelf customization, premium app icon, and more — start with a 3-day free trial. Scentrals Premium is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. The exact price is shown in your local App Store currency at checkout — the price displayed in the in-app paywall matches what Apple charges. After the 3-day free trial, payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Scentrals user terms: https://scentrals.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://scentrals.com/privacy/ Whether you're a casual fan or a serious collector, Scentrals turns your fragrance journey into something you can see, share, and grow.

About

SemiPerfumer

Features
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SemiPerfumer is a private perfume journal for collecting, organizing, and understanding the fragrances you wear. Record perfumes with notes, scent types, seasons, scenes, ratings, ownership status, remaining amount, acquisition dates, prices, and personal memories. More than a simple list, SemiPerfumer helps you build a quiet, visual archive of your fragrance life. Track when you wear each perfume, add usage notes, and look back through your calendar. See which scents you reach for most often, how your tastes change by season or scene, and which notes, brands, perfumers, and scent styles appear most in your collection. You can also create beautiful share images and short videos, including quiz-style videos that introduce your perfumes, for perfume pages, calendars, usage history, rankings, and data summaries. Key features: ・Build a personal perfume library ・Record top, middle, and base notes ・Tag scent types, seasons, time of day, and scenes ・Track ratings, ownership status, remaining amount, and used bottles ・Log daily usage with notes ・View usage and acquisition calendars ・Analyze your collection with visual charts ・Create share images from your perfume data ・Export short videos, including quiz-style videos, to introduce your perfumes ・Import structured perfume information with AI-assisted workflows Your perfume data stays on your device. No account is required. For collectors, fragrance lovers, and anyone who wants to remember not only what they own, but how each scent fits into their life.

Screenshots

Scentrals4 screens
SemiPerfumer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scentrals at none against SemiPerfumer's 1. Scentrals also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SemiPerfumer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scentrals asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scentrals ships an update every 4 days, SemiPerfumer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Scentrals versus SemiPerfumer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScentralsSemiPerfumer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJulia JakobsenTakuya Harayama

In-app purchases

None

Scentrals

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SemiPerfumer

One-time1
  • 500-Perfume Plan$6.99

Questions

Is Scentrals free?
Scentrals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SemiPerfumer free?
SemiPerfumer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scentrals or SemiPerfumer have ads?
Neither Scentrals nor SemiPerfumer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scentrals or SemiPerfumer?
Scentrals ships an update every 4 days, and SemiPerfumer every 5 days. Most recently, Scentrals was updated on October 6, 2026 and SemiPerfumer on October 5, 2026.

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