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How do I pause or skip my subscription?

Guide to pausing your Scento subscription or skipping individual months.

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How do I pause or skip my subscription?

Need a break? You can skip individual months or pause your entire subscription at any time, without losing your account or preferences.

Skip a Single Month

If you just want to skip one upcoming month:

Method 1: Via Calendar

Find the month you want to skip

Remove your fragrance selection (leave it empty)

We won't charge or ship for that month

Method 2: Via Manage Subscription

Go to your account

Click "Manage Subscription"

Access the Stripe customer portal

Select the option to skip next shipment

What Happens When You Skip

  • No charge for that month

  • No delivery for that month

  • Your subscription stays active

  • Next month resumes automatically

Important: Skip at least 5 days before your billing date to ensure the change takes effect.

Pause Your Subscription

For a longer break, pause your entire subscription:

How to Pause

Click "Manage Subscription"

In the Stripe portal, select "Pause subscription"

Choose how long you want to pause

What Happens When You Pause

  • No charges during the pause period

  • No deliveries during the pause

  • Your account and preferences are saved

  • Resume anytime with one click

Pause Duration

You can pause for:

  • 1 month

  • 2 months

  • 3 months

  • Or until you manually resume

Resume Your Subscription

If You Skipped a Month

Your subscription automatically resumes the following month. No action needed.

If You Paused

To resume your paused subscription:

Click "Manage Subscription"

Click "Resume subscription"

Your next billing date will be scheduled

Skip vs. Pause: Which to Choose?

Scenario

Best Option

Traveling for 2 weeks

Skip that month

Need a 2-3 month break

Pause

Financial tight spot (1 month)

Skip

Moving homes

Pause until settled

Have too many fragrances

Skip or pause

Timing Matters

Deadline for Changes

Make your skip or pause request at least 5 days before your billing date.

Example:

  • Billing date: March 15

  • Skip deadline: March 10

  • Request before March 10 = No charge on March 15

Already Charged?

If you've already been charged for a month:

  • That month's fragrance will be delivered

  • Your skip/pause takes effect from the next month

  • Contact support if you need immediate assistance

While You're Paused

What's Saved

  • Your account and login

  • Your scent profile

  • Your order history

  • Your preferences

What You Won't Get

  • Monthly deliveries

  • Billing (no charges)

  • New fragrance selections

What You Can Still Do

  • Browse our collection

  • Make one-time purchases

  • Resume at any time

Common Questions

Will I lose my subscription price if I pause?

No, your pricing is locked in. You'll pay the same rate when you resume.

Can I pause in the middle of a billing cycle?

Pausing takes effect from your next billing date. You can't pause mid-cycle for a partial refund.

How many times can I skip?

There's no limit to how many months you can skip, though we'd love to have you back!

Can I still buy one-time orders while paused?

Yes! You can make one-time purchases anytime, even when your subscription is paused.

What if I forget I'm paused?

We'll send you reminders, and you can always check your subscription status in your account.

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Still Need Help?

Having trouble pausing or skipping? Email [email protected] with your account email and we'll help you manage your subscription.

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