Comparison

Scently vs Perfume Guide

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

Head to head
About

Scently

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What if your fragrance choices revealed something deeper about you? SCENTLY helps you discover your unique Scent DNA through AI-powered fragrance analysis. Find your Scent Twin, build your fragrance collection, and uncover the identity behind the scents you love. Features: • Discover your Scent DNA • Find your Scent Twin • Get AI-powered fragrance analysis • Find the perfect fragrance gift for your loved ones with AI • Build your personal fragrance collection • Save your favorite scents • Receive weekly perfume recommendations • Record the scents you wear in the morning and evening each day SCENTLY isn't just about perfumes. It's about discovering the identity behind your scent. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scentlyapp.co/privacy.html

About

Perfume Guide

Features
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PerfumeGuide is your personal fragrance companion: discover new scents, understand the ones you love, and keep your collection beautifully organised. DISCOVER • Search an extensive fragrance library by name or brand • Take a quick quiz and get personalised matches • Daily recommendations shaped by the weather, the time of day and the season UNDERSTAND • The full note pyramid (top, heart and base) for every fragrance • Key accords and similar fragrances • Reference prices and where to buy ORGANISE • Keep the bottles you own and the ones you'd like to try • Arrange them on your own coloured shelves • Pin your signature scents • Decide exactly what others see on your profile CONNECT • Share what you're wearing and see what others wear • Comment, react and follow people whose taste you trust • Translate posts from other languages in a tap DESIGNED FOR YOU • A personal scent diary • Optional Face ID lock • Built for iPhone and iPad • Available in many languages PERFUMEGUIDE PRO • Scent Concierge: describe a scent in your own words and get matched instantly • Unlimited wardrobe, wishlist, favourites and shelves • Advanced filters for price, longevity and sillage • Early access to new curated lists Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Pricing for your region is shown in the app before purchase, and new subscribers may be eligible for an introductory offer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://perfumeguide.net/privacy

Screenshots

Scently4 screens
Perfume Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scently at every 3 days against Perfume Guide's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Scently sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Perfume Guide sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scently ships an update every 3 days, Perfume Guide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Scently versus Perfume Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScentlyPerfume Guide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB56 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperAYSENUR ELIF ABANOZHUY BUI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scently

Subscriptions2
  • Scently Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Scently Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Perfume Guide

Subscriptions1
  • PerfumeGuide Pro1 Month trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Scently free?
Scently is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Perfume Guide free?
Perfume Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scently or Perfume Guide have ads?
Neither Scently nor Perfume Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scently or Perfume Guide?
Scently ships an update every 3 days, and Perfume Guide every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scently was updated on November 5, 2026 and Perfume Guide on October 31, 2026.

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