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Common Current Questions

Effective 2/1/26 we are implementing additional purchase limits.

  • Online Orders: Purchases are limited to $600 per customer, calculated before any discounts, promotions, or rewards are applied. Online orders will be limited to four (4) per month.
  • In Person Purchases: Purchases are limited to $1,000 per customer, calculated before any discounts, promotions, or rewards are applied. In-person purchases will be limited to four (4) per month.
  • Discounts: While purchase limits are in effect, all discounts are capped at a maximum of $300 per transaction for both in person and online purchases.

In addition, due to high demand, there is a temporary purchase limit of one (1) item per customer for Snow Moon Magic. This restriction will remain in place until inventory levels have stabilized.

We strictly enforce all purchase limits. Any attempt to circumvent these limits including, but not limited to; placing multiple orders, using multiple accounts, or coordinating purchases across individuals may result in corrective action at our sole discretion. Such action may include order cancellation, refusal of service, temporary or permanent bans from purchasing online and/or in person, and revocation of access to our loyalty program, including the forfeiture of any accumulated or unused loyalty points, without compensation.

We reserve the right to modify these limits, enforce them at any time, and take action without prior notice in order to protect the integrity of our inventory, promotions, and customer experience.

You may cancel your order before a shipping label is created by filling out our order issue report and selecting 'Cancel My Order' to let us know you need us to cancel it on our end.

We will email you back and let you know its taken care of.

As a heads up, once processing has begun and a shipping label is created, we may not be able to cancel the order.

When we relaunched on 2/6, BonLoyalty would not allow a lot of our customers to check out with their discount points.

We've worked through this with their tech support and have remedied reported orders that were effected.

If you continue to have issues with reward glitches, we want to know about it so we can fix it on our end.

The most efficient way to get assistance is to complete this form - you can relay information that we will need in order to assist you quickly and you'll also be able to upload any supporting documentation all in one spot.

If you submit a form, we've got your entry and you do not need to email in addition to that.

We will reach out to you with a resolution within 24-48 hours M-F. Thank you for your patience and for shopping with us!

If you have any issues that are time sensitive, need a resolution, an adjustment on our end or if you need help with an issue involving an existing order please reach out using this form.

If you submit the form and it says "your response has been recorded" we do have your ticket and we will reach out via email with either a resolution or a response within 24-48 hours, Monday through Friday.

If you submit a request via the form, please do not email the inbox in addition to that so we can respond to everyone as quickly as possible without having to go through duplicate communications.

For general questions, feel free to email us directly at customersupport@shopsorce.com

Unfortunately we can't make changes to orders after they are placed due to how our fulfillment is set up.

If you reach out to customer support we can cancel and refund your order as long as a shipping label has not been generated. If you use the linked reporting form above, we will email you back within 24-48 hours M-F.

You are also welcome to cancel it through the link in your order confirmation and place the order again with the correct quantities/products.

If you elect to cancel an order that was incorrect with the intent to reorder correctly and those products sell out, we are not responsible for the loss of the opportunity to buy that product.

We will always work to get as much of our product out as we can while still maintaining quality.

Sometimes our products are out of stock because they are sold out and we are bottling more. Sometimes a product is out of stock due to ingredients needing to age before they are ready to be used in a formula. Other times we simply cannot get our hands on an ingredient we need to make a scent due to a shortage.

If we can get our hands on an ingredient that was causing a fragrance to be out of stock, we'll make it and stock it for you even if its a limited number of bottles.

We are also proactively calculating out months ahead and bulking up on ingredients that need to be aged so we can bring these products to you reliably.

We are still a small business making each scent by hand - we are not a large scent house with a factory manufacturing our products. This may require some patience on the part of the consumer for us to continue delivering a high quality, handmade product at accessible prices. We are thankful for your understanding.

Our customer support inbox is open and actively responding to tickets and emails Monday through Friday - 8am EST to 5pm EST.

If we don't respond over the weekend, we will respond as soon as possible during the next working day.

Please give us 24-48 business hours between the time you submit your form or email for us to respond with the elevated customer service volume.

To keep our response times efficient, please do not submit multiple requests. Thank you so much!

For reopening we are operating on a 2-4 week turnaround time as is customary for small indie fragrance companies who are producing a handmade product. We reserve the right to change this at any time due to extraneous circumstances and will communicate any extensions to our traditional turnaround times as soon as we are made aware of them.

For the foreseeable future, we will not be raising our prices.

We want to keep our products accessible to more people and do not want pricing to become a barrier. We are closely monitoring economic conditions and tariffs. You will be the first to know if this changes.

Special Orders

Special order windows are pre-order windows where we bring back some of our retired scents for a limited time.

We typically open special order windows quarterly, but due to increased demand, we want to ensure our general collection is operating smoothly before opening our next one.

We will revisit these once we can do so in a way that provides an enjoyable and efficient shopping experience for our customers.

The best way to stay in the loop on when we will announce a confirmed special order window is to subscribe to our newsletter, our Instagram or our Tiktok.

Our Master Scent List has a description of every fragrance that is considered special order. We may add or take away from this list periodically.

The reason that a lot of fragrances become special orders is because they are made with ingredients that are difficult or expensive to get ahold of and aren't sustainable to keep in our general collection permanently.

Special order windows are our way of still keeping them accessible a few times a year to people that love them. We typically do these quarterly but are keeping a pulse on how relaunching our general collection fully open goes before we commit to announcing our next one.

REWARDS PROGRAM

Yes, but changes don't go into effect until March 1st. From February 6th when we reopen until March 1st, rewards will be the same as they have been historically.

Please review a detailed list of the updates here

Email a copy of your receipt to customersupport@shopsorce.com so we can see the amount you spent, your name and what you purchased and we can update your points for you manually.

Points are credited via BonLoyalty automatically after your order ships.

No, you will have needed to be logged in to your Sorce account and have subscribed to our rewards program at the time of purchase in order to earn points on the purchase.

We also cannot edit orders that have used discount points at checkout.

Scent Updates

The barley extract used in this scent is estimated to be restocked in May. There is a current shortage. Availability will depend on current stock and potential small-batch runs.

We also age our own vanilla tincture for this scent and have a large supply currently aging. We will keep Snow Moon Magic available for as long as possible.

When we run out, LuckyScent will temporarily be out of Snow Moon Magic as well.

The same restock situation applies. This scent is also barley-heavy and likely won’t be restocked for a bit. We wanted to be upfront so expectations are clear.

Retail Space

Yes, to protect our inventory and our customer experience, our in-store limits are below:

  • In Person Purchases: Purchases are limited to $1,000 per customer, calculated before any discounts, promotions, or rewards are applied. In-person purchases will be limited to four (4) per month.
  • Discounts: While purchase limits are in effect, all discounts are capped at a maximum of $300 per transaction for both in person and online purchases.

In addition, due to high demand, there is a temporary purchase limit of one (1) item per customer for Snow Moon Magic. This restriction will remain in place until inventory levels have stabilized.

Yes! Our retail space in Charlotte, NC is open Wednesday–Saturday, 11am–7pm.

Address:

2123 E 7th Street

Charlotte, NC 28204

There is free parking behind the building and street parking available on Ridgeway Ave.

We stock our own scents as well as other artisan-owned brands, including:

Pineward, Imaginary Authors, M. Hainey (formerly Mizu), Paraphrase (formerly Libertine), Deconstructing Eden, Amphora Parfum, Anjali Perfumes, Apoteker Tepe, Syd Botanica, and more to come.

Coming soon: Cirrus Parfum and Studio Tanaïs.

Special order scents are available to sample in-store. They are only available for purchase if we have extra inventory. For 5–6 weeks following a special order window, extra stock is unlikely.

Ingredients & Materials

Yes. We follow IFRA guidelines for skin safety. Our fragrances are cruelty-free and free of parabens, phthalates, BHT, and synthetic dyes.

We do not use pre-blended fragrance oils of any kind.

All scents are vegetarian, but not all are vegan. Ingredients such as beeswax, honey, wool musk, or butter extracts may be used. If a scent is not vegan, this will be clearly noted.

Shipping

Yes, as long as the box address is located within the United States.

If the first order has not shipped, we can do that and refund the cost of shipping. We naturally look for this on our end and if there's room in your package without being over the ML limit for perfumes in one box, we can accommodate that.

Orders ship via USPS Ground Advantage. Tracking is provided when your label is created. USPS may take up to 48 hours to update tracking.

Orders over $300 USD ship with signature confirmation.

Due to USPS regulations, perfume volumes over 470mL must ship in multiple boxes. Tracking will be provided for each package.

To be fully transparent, we can't predict or pre-charge any tariffs or customs fees. Those are assessed once the package enters Canada on the Canadian side and have caused a bit of sticker shock for people in the past.

We make every attempt to label and document our shipments properly but there is also a chance that customs agents may confiscate your package. Most of the time, we will work with you if you can present the documentation that the perfume was confiscated.

All of these things are good to know in order to help you make an informed decision on whether you want to purchase.

Not currently. International shipping has long been on our list of items to implement. Last year and early this year, other business needs have shifted our priorities to maintaining consistency domestically before we try to implement international shipping.

In the meantime, our retail partner LuckyScent does carry a limited catalogue of our fragrances and ships to most places internationally.

If you don’t see movement after 4 business days, please contact us. Occasionally packages are not scanned, and we want to ensure yours hasn’t gone missing.

Appearance & Aging

Some ingredients change with aging such as vanillin - if you have an aged bottle it will develop a deeper/richer scent over time whereas a newer bottle that has not had as much time to sit will not smell the same. We recommend giving it some time to age before comparing two different bottles of the same scent.

If a scent seems really off or you are concerned about a quality or batch issue, please reach out to customer support so we can send you a return label to have it tested. If it tests normal, we can ship it back to you.

Natural materials may cause perfumes to appear cloudy, separate, or darken over time. These are natural occurrences and usually do not require remediation (a gentle shake may help).

Cold temperatures may cause coconut CO2 to solidify in some blends. This is safe to use, but if it clogs the atomizer, we will replace the bottle — just email us with a photo.

Known scents with coconut CO2:

C'est Noel
Cookie Party

Our fragrances are designed to be enjoyed immediately, but many customers find that resting perfumes for 2–4 days after shipping improves projection. Some scents, especially vanilla- and amber-based blends, may be preferred after longer aging periods.

Cancellations & Changes To Orders

No. Discount or rewards codes cannot be added after an order is placed, and orders placed using rewards codes cannot be modified.

Returns & Exchanges

Return Policy

Due to the personal nature of fragrance products and to maintain the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and safety, all sales are final.

We discourage “blind buying” and strongly recommend sampling before committing to a full sized bottle. We do not accept returns or exchanges except as expressly outlined below.

Damaged or Defective Items

In the rare event that items in your order arrive damaged or defective, we are pleased to offer a replacement for those items, subject to the following conditions:

  • The item must be damaged or defective upon delivery
  • You must contact us within 5 days of receiving your order (receipt is considered the day the order is marked delivered by the carrier)
  • Proof of damage or defect (such as photos or videos) may be required.

  • In order to report a problem with your order please fill out our Order Issue Report and attach any relevant, pictures or screenshots to support your claim. We will email you back within 24-48 business hours with a resolution or more questions if we need more information. No need to send a separate email to customer support!

If your claim is approved:

  • A prepaid return shipping label will be provided at no cost to you
  • The damaged or defective item must be returned as instructed
  • Once the item is received and inspected, a replacement of the same product will be shipped.

  • In the unlikely event that a replacement is not able to be sent a refund will be issued to your original form of payment

Non-Returnable Conditions

We do not accept returns or offer replacements for:

  • Used or opened products that are not defective

  • Dissatisfaction with scent, fragrance preference, or personal taste

  • Damage caused by misuse, improper handling, or improper storage

  • Claims submitted outside the stated reporting period of 5 days after receipt

Refunds

Refunds are not offered. All approved claims are resolved through replacement only. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to determine eligibility for replacement.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sorcellerie Apothecary (Sorce) shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the purchase or use of our products. Our total liability shall not exceed the original purchase price of the product.

Policy Updates

We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time without prior notice. The policy in effect at the time of purchase will apply.

Contact Information

If you believe your item is damaged or defective, please contact us at customersupport@shopsorce.com and include your order number and supporting documentation.

Updated February 2, 2026

 

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