Common Current Questions
Can you remediate my order if I ship outside of the US or Canada
Per our Terms of Sale, we are only able to provide support or remediation for orders shipped within the United States and Canada.
We can proceed with your order but we request that you review the following so you can make an informed decision on your purchase:
- Orders shipped outside of our supported regions including through third-party forwarding services or via a U.S. recipient who forwards the package internationally are not eligible for replacement, refund or remediation once shipped.
- APO addresses and Puerto Rico are considered domestic and are within our supported shipping area.
At the bottom of each product description on our website, we post in bold that alcohol based perfumes cannot be shipped internationally.
Orders with domestic addresses are automatically shipped in our alcohol base unless they are a rollerball. Canadian orders are automatically bottled in a material called IPM (isopropyl myristate) - this is a non-flammable material that is a perfume base similar to alcohol without the flammability risk. It does not affect the scent of our products but it has a silkier/slightly thicker texture than alcohol.
If you are using a freight forwarding service and would like your existing order bottled in IPM to reduce the chance of customs rejecting it, we can accommodate this as long as this is requested within 24 hours of your order being placed, via this form → Bottle In IPM Request.
We reserve the right to cease this accommodation at any point.
We are seeing a notable uptick in issues with forwarding services asking us to resolve delivery failures outside our supported regions as well as orders being rejected and returned by forwarders due to customs incompatibility because perfume is considered a hazmat.
Returned perfumes must be destroyed and this is not a cost we can sustainably absorb as a small business.
If you prefer not to assume this risk and your order is still unfulfilled, please complete the attached form and we will process your cancellation request within 48 hours. You should see a refund post in 2-3 business days.
Please note that any accounts that show a pattern of commercial activity regardless of their destination will be cancelled and refunded at our discretion in accordance with our policies.
We hope to one day be able offer international shipping directly however it’s a costly and extensive process that takes time to implement.
We thank you for understanding and genuinely want everyone to have the smoothest possible experience when purchasing from us!
What Communication Can I Expect ON My Order
We are a small indie perfume company making everything by hand so our turnaround times are reflective of that.
Our goal is to always communicate transparently with our customer base and to ensure that expectations are properly set with what to expect when you order with us.
You can reasonably expect the following cadence for communications:
1) Confirmation Email - this will always show our estimated TAT for when you should expect your order to ship. If you place an order and don't see a confirmation email, please email us at customersupport@shopsorce.com so we can make sure it is sent to you.
2) Banner Updates - there is a banner at the top of our website homepage that is regularly updated with the order ranges that we are currently processing. This will give you an idea of when you can expect your order to ship.
3) Shipping Notification - once your order is shipped, you will receive a notification with tracking. Please give it a couple days to update and be scanned in at the post office.
We do not provide order progression emails or intermediate updates on orders outside of the above unless requested.
In the event that we encounter a situation where TAT will need to be extended, we will communicate this with you.
You are always welcome to reach out to customersupport@shopsorce.com with any questions!
What are your purchase limits?
Effective 2/1/26 we are implementing additional purchase limits.
- Online Orders: Purchases are limited to $600 per order, calculated before any discounts, promotions, or rewards are applied. Online orders will be limited to four (4) per month. Orders under $600 will count towards your orders for the 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.
Can I cancel my order?
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.
Loyalty Program & Discount Errors
If you 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!
WHATS THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY TO Get assistance WITH ALL THE HIGH REOPENING VOLUME?
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
Can I change my order after I place it?
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.
What Happens If A Scent I Love Is Out Of Stock?
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.
When is customer support open?
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!
How long will it take until I receive my order?
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.
Will prices be increasing?
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
CAN I SHOP THE SPECIAL ORDER WINDOW IF IM USING A FREIGHT FORWARDER
Absolutely, we acknowledge that due to not having international shipping implemented that our international customers outside of the US and Canada may still wish to purchase fragrances for their personal use.
Our current covered shipping zones are the US and Canada - including APO and Puerto Rican addresses as these are considered domestic to the US.
Orders placed with freight forwarders or shipped outside of our shipping zones are placed at your own risk and unfortunately not eligible for remediations, refunds or support in line with our policies.
Shipping outside of our shipping zones carries risks that we are not able to absorb as a small business. We are hoping to have international shipping implemented formally as soon as possible so that more of you can have access to our fragrances.
We reserve the right to cancel/refund orders at our discretion if we see patterns of commercial activity using a freight forwarder or otherwise. Our Terms of Sale are listed on our website.
WHICH SCENTS WILL BE OFFERED IN THE SPRING/SUMMER WINDOW
For both spring/summer and fall/winter windows we will be offering these popular scents regardless of the season:
Don't Whistle in the Woods
Nothing Burns Like the Cold
Reduced to a Thing That Wants You
Dragonfly Wings
Clairsentient
We will be offering the following list of spring/summer themed scents in June:
Beautiful, but Annihilating
Cake for Breakfast
Circe
Crystal Prism
Dancing Under the Full Moon
Dark Skies
I Think About You, Too
Love and Complications
Love and the Sea
Mermaids Sing of Lost Lovers
Party Under the Oak Trees
Pelicans Dive in the Ocean
Sit for a Spell
Sitting on the Edge of a Cloud
Tarot at Tea Time
Ancient Waters of Venus
The Fairy Queen's Revenge
The Lovers
UFO Disco
Villanelle's Happy Ending
Where the Wild Things Grow II
WHEN IS YOUR NEXT SPECIAL ORDER WINDOW
The next window opens June 5 at 11am EST and will close on June 7 at 12am EST
ARE THERE ORDER LIMITS
Yes, our usual $600 max per order x 4 for the month. The cap will reset the day of launch so you can place up to 4 orders prior to the window or after it and place an additional 4 orders capped at a $600 max subtotal for the special order window if you prefer.
WILL I BE ABLE TO PURCHASE SPECIAL ORDER BOTTLES IN STORE
Special order bottles are only available for purchase online. We currently have special order testers available in our Charlotte retail store so you can get your nose on them before the window if you're local.
During the order window, our Charlotte store will observe our normal opening hours of Wed-Sat 11a-7p with samples of special order scents. Any bottle orders will need to be done online during the order window period.
How Do Special Order Windows Work?
Special order windows are limited periods where we bring back some of our retired scents for a limited time.
We used to open special order windows quarterly. Due to increased demand we are doing a split catalogue by season for 2026. Spring and summer will be offered in one window, fall and winter will be offered in another window at a later date. Some of our more popular scents will be available in both windows.
The spring/summer window will open June 5 at 11am EST and will close on June 7 at 12am EST.
We will be offering all sizes except for 2ml samples. We will determine the fall dates based on how this spring window goes and will announce that at a later date.
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.
Where Can I Find A List Of Your Special Order Scents?
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.
Have You Considered Bringing Some Special Order Scents Back To The General Collection?
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
Has Your Rewards Program Changed?
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
If I SHOP IN STORE HOW CAN I GET MY POINTS added to my account?
Let the staff know at checkout that you have a loyalty account and provide them with the email address associated with your account!
when will i be able to see my points from a purchase?
Points are credited via BonLoyalty automatically after your order ships.
Can I retroactively have points added to a purchase I made?
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
Why Is Snow Moon Magic So Limited?
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.
What about The Ghost Wants Birthday Cake?
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
Do you have purchase limits in store?
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.
Do you have a physical retail location?
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.
What brands do you carry in-store?
We stock our own scents as well as other artisan-owned brands, including:
- Alloy Studio
- Amphora Parfum
- Anjali Perfumes
- Apoteker Tepe
- Arcana Wildcraft
- Cirrus Parfum
- Deconstructing Eden
- Imaginary Authors
- Jorum Studio
- Lula Curioca
- M. Hainey (formerly Mizu)
- Paraphrase (formerly Libertine)
- Pineward
- Studio Tanaïs
- Syd Botanica
With more coming soon!
Are special order scents available in-store?
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
Which of your fragrances contain gluten?
- Snow Moon Magic
- Ghost Wants Birthday Cake
- Falling Stars Cookie Butter
- What Big Eyes You Have
- Cest Noel
Are your perfumes safe and cruelty-free?
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.
Are your perfumes vegan?
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
Do you ship to PO/FPO/APO boxes?
Yes, as long as the box address is located within the United States.
Can You Combine My Orders
Our fulfillment team is processing thousands of orders and will always do their best to find multiple unfulfilled orders to combine them and refund excess shipping where they can. This is not a guarantee due to current order volume.
How do orders ship?
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.
Can you estimate the duties and tariffs before I order a shipment to Canada?
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.
Do you ship internationally outside of the US or Canada?
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.
What if my tracking doesn’t update or still says 'Pre-Shipment' Status?
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
Why does the new bottle of a fragrance I already own smell different?
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.
Why does my perfume look cloudy, coagulated or darker?
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
Should I let my perfume rest?
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
Can I use discount codes after ordering?
No. Discount or rewards codes cannot be added after an order is placed, and orders placed using rewards codes cannot be modified.
Returns & Exchanges
Do you accept returns or 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.
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

