Dear Scent Grail Tribe,
Since its inception, Scent Grail has been a space where fragrance lovers of all backgrounds come together to explore, learn, and share their passion.
Our community has flourished over the past five years, growing beyond anything I could have imagined.
Providing free in-depth reviews, helpful guides, and curated recommendations to enhance your fragrance journey has been an honour.
As many know, running a website like Scent Grail is costly. The site’s expenses have also grown with increasing traffic, demand for high-quality content, and technical upkeep.
To date, I’ve shouldered these costs, driven by my dedication to making Scent Grail a free resource for all.
However, I’m reaching out now to ask for your help humbly. My annual server and hosting payment is due on 24th February 2025, and your support will be crucial in covering these necessary expenses.
FIRST UPDATE (01.02.2025)
- After the first week, the donations currently cover about 1/4 of the needed funds to cover another 12 months of hosting services(donators can contact me via social media if they wish to know the exact amount) (CHANGED)
- All new fragrance buys and reviews are postponed until this situation is resolved. Top lists, News and Learning Center content will still be released weekly. (ACTIVE)
- Patreon Premium Content(for all future articles after February 24th, 2025) and Patreons-only Discord service implementation if the donations don’t cover necessary web hosting costs. Donors between January 24th and February 24th, 2025(regardless of amount) will have access to Premium content for free forever. I’m thankful for your donations and your trust in me; this will be my way of thanking you. (STILL CONSIDERING)
SECOND UPDATE (08.02.2025)
- After the second week, the donations currently cover about 50% of the needed funds to cover another 12 months of hosting services(as always, donors can contact me if they wish to know the exact amount).
- 2 planned articles(news, top list or educational content during the next two weeks); fragrance buys and fragrance reviews still postponed
- Implementation possibility of Patreon Premium Content(for all future articles after February 24th, 2025) and Patreons-only Discord is currently at 50% if the website stays online and the needed amount is not sufficient to renew the hosting.
- The possibility of saving the entire site and releasing it as an e-book in 2025 for one price is at 25% this moment if the website goes offline on February 24th, 2025(in that case, donors would get it for free).
WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
Scent Grail has always been more than a perfume blog. It’s a community built on trust, transparency, and shared enthusiasm for the art of perfumery.
Whether you’re exploring niche masterpieces, rediscovering classics, or simply learning about fragrance for the first time, my mission has been to create content that inspires and informs.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL ALLOW SCENT GRAIL TO:
- STAY ONLINE: Cover essential server and hosting costs to ensure smooth and uninterrupted access to my content.
- REMAIN FREE: Offer premium-quality content without resorting to sponsored content or subscriptions.
- EVOLVE: Invest in tools, research, and features that enhance your user experience.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
If Scent Grail has ever helped you discover a new fragrance, learn something new, or simply brighten your day, consider showing your support. Every contribution(via the buttons below)—big or small—makes a difference.
THANK YOU FOR FIVE AMAZING YEARS
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of this journey. Your support over the years has been invaluable, and together, I know we can continue to make Scent Grail a beacon for fragrance lovers worldwide.
All donated funds will be exclusively used to renew the hosting plan and website domain. If we raise more than needed, I’ll create a poll with some fragrances I’m currently interested in and let the readers decide what I’ll review next.
This article will be updated every week to inform you about the progress.
If you have any questions or ideas, feel free to reach out via [email protected].
Let’s keep the passion for fragrances alive—together.
Warm regards,
Marin Kristić
Founder & Editor, Scent Grail