find your scent
Take the quiz, shop by vibe, or browse the full Solvi shelf.
help + faqs
Questions? Start here.
From sample sets to shipping, gifting, returns, and finding your scent — here’s the useful stuff.
what do you need help with?
samples + discovery
Learn how sample sets, Build Your Own, and Solvi Surprise work.
orders + gifting
Shipping, returns, exchanges, gift wrapping, and order questions.
visit the shop
Hours, directions, in-store help, and private group consultations.
help, sorted
help + faqs
finding your scent
Start with how you want the scent to feel — clean, cozy, smoky, fresh, soft, bold, sweet, weird, or something in between. You can shop by vibe, take the quiz, try a sample set, or come in and let us help you sniff it out.
We don’t split the shelf by gender. Solvi scents are chosen by family, mood, notes, and feeling — so wear whatever smells good on you. Start with a vibe, a fragrance family, or whatever catches your nose.
Yes. Scent doesn’t have rules, but shopping shortcuts can be helpful. Browse our unisex favorites, feminine faves, and masculine faves to get started, then follow whatever smells best on your skin.
Yes. Come in with a scent you love, a vibe you’re chasing, or absolutely no idea where to start. We’ll help you explore the shelf and narrow things down.
Niche perfume usually comes from fragrance houses that focus primarily on scent rather than giant beauty or fashion lines. It’s often more creative, specific, and a little less predictable than what you’ll find at a typical department store.
Niche fragrance tends to focus on creativity, storytelling, unusual notes, and memorable compositions — fewer copy-and-paste scents, more “wait, I need to smell that again.”
samples + discovery
Yes — that’s what sample sets are for. They’re the easiest way to test scents on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
Choose your scents, build your set, and try them properly at home. It’s perfect if you already have a few bottles in mind.
Tell us what you like, what you want to avoid, and what the scent is for. We’ll choose a sample set based on your answers.
Start with Solvi Surprise, take the quiz, or browse by vibe. You don’t need to know every note to find something good.
gifting
Gift wrapping may be available on select orders. Contact us before ordering and we’ll let you know what we can do.
Yes. Sample sets and Solvi Surprise are great for gifting because they let the person explore before committing to one full bottle.
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orders
Once a perfume is opened, it cannot be resold, so we have a strictly unopened return and exchange policy.
Returns
We accept returns within 30 days of purchase if the perfume is unopened and unused. Opened perfumes cannot be returned — we encourage sampling before committing to a full bottle!
Exchanges
Exchanges are welcome within 30 days if the perfume is unopened and unused. If you’re unsure about a scent, we’re happy to guide you toward something better suited for you.
We ship all orders via USPS Ground Advantage. Because perfumes contain alcohol, they must travel by ground, which means we cannot offer USPS Priority Mail, express shipping, or international delivery.
Please allow up to 2 business days for processing before your order hits the road. Once shipped, you’ll receive a tracking number straight to your inbox.
Thank you for your patience while your scent makes its (grounded) way to you. We promise it’s worth the wait.
Contact us as soon as possible. If your order hasn’t been packed or shipped yet, we’ll do our best to help.
Email us with your order number and photos of the damaged item and packaging so we can make it right.
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visiting Solvi
Solvi is located on Pierpont Avenue in downtown Salt Lake City.
Absolutely. That is very much the point. Every in-store visit at Solvi includes the opportunity for a personalized fragrance consultation. We believe finding your scent should feel intimate, unhurried, and special. Our team is here to guide you through our collection and help you discover a fragrance that truly resonates.
Walk-ins are welcome during shop hours. Private groups or special consultations may need to be booked in advance.
Yes. Private group consultations are available for exploring the space and discovering scents together. Contact us to ask about availability.
Bring a scent you already love, a note you hate, a mood you’re chasing, or absolutely no idea at all. We can work with any of it.
about Solvi
Solvi means to dissolve in Latin. A nod to solvent extraction, which is a technique used in perfumery to capture the purest essence of plants. Just as fragrance is carefully extracted and refined, we curate a collection of rare, small-batch, and one-of-a-kind scents from independent perfumers around the world.
Solvi is curated by Maya, who chooses each scent with real people, real memories, and real wearability in mind. Inspired by the way scent ties to memory, Maya’s goal is simple: to help you find a fragrance that feels like you — unexpected, unforgettable, and maybe even part of your happiest moments.
still need help?
Send us a note and we’ll help you find the right answer — or the right scent.
