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Boy Smells is a queer-owned fragrance house based in Los Angeles, offering scented candles, fine perfumes, body mists, washes, and lotions. The brand positions scent as a form of self-expression, with a philosophy rooted in genderfulness and identity beyond binaries.
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About Boysmells
Main category
Fragrances and home scents
Main assortment
Scented candles, perfumes, body mists, washes, lotions
Free shipping from
$50 (USA only)
Ships to
United States
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Physical store
268 Elizabeth Street, New York City
Target audience
Adults, gender-inclusive
Candle production
Manufactured in the USA, soy-based vegan wax
Boy Smells operates in the premium fragrance segment, appealing to consumers who see scent as a personal and expressive ritual rather than a commodity. The brand is queer-owned and operated, and its collections are deliberately gender-inclusive, designed for anyone across the full spectrum of identity. Products are manufactured in the USA using a non-GMO, soy-based vegan wax blend, and fragrances are developed in collaboration with established fragrance houses. In 2025, the brand launched Boy Smells 2.0, reformulating its perfumes and candles for longer-lasting wear and more balanced scent profiles, while retaining its original fragrance notes and perfumers.
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Boysmells in the news
Recent updates and background about Boysmells, summarised in our own words.
Boy Smells Among Unconventional Perfume Picks Featured by InStyle
InStyle highlighted a selection of lesser-known fragrances as alternatives to traditional floral scents. Boy Smells was included among the recommended options, with some products available from around $20. The feature focused on perfumes considered outside the mainstream.
Visit Boysmells →Boy Smells Restocks the Popular Vanillamace Fragrance
The Boy Smells perfume Vanillamace, which had previously sold out, became available again. The restock was reported by Hypebae, noting the return of the sought-after scent. No details about the restock quantity or duration were provided in the source.
Visit Boysmells →Boy Smells on Recovering from Public Criticism
The Business of Fashion examined how Boy Smells responded to a period of public backlash. The piece looked at the steps the brand took to regain its footing and maintain its position in the market. It was presented as a case study in brand recovery.
Visit Boysmells →Summaries by Image Review based on publicly available sources and our own editing. External links may contain affiliate links.
What others ask about Boysmells
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Is Boy Smells a reliable webshop?
Boy Smells is a registered US fragrance brand with its own Los Angeles-based operation and a physical retail location in New York City. The company has been active for several years and offers a loyalty rewards program called BSFF (Boy Smells Friends Forever), which suggests an established customer base.
Does Boy Smells offer free shipping?
Yes, Boy Smells offers free shipping on all US orders over $50. Shipping appears to be available within the United States only based on the available information.
Can I return a product from Boy Smells?
Boy Smells has a return policy in place, which can be found on their website. Consumers are advised to check the return conditions before purchasing, as specific terms such as the return window are not publicly detailed in the available information.
Are Boy Smells candles vegan?
Yes, Boy Smells candles are made with a non-GMO, soy-based vegan wax blend and are manufactured in the USA. The brand states that its updated candle formula has been optimized for better burns, stronger scent throw, and reduced risk of tunneling.
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