Body Time

I rarely write a review for a non-​restaurant business; however, I have to give Body Time an excellent review. My friends and I were visiting Berkeley for a weekend get-​a-​way. We stopped by the restaurant next door and accidentally found this cute store. The decorations are very cute and pleasing to anyone who likes beauty products. When we first walked in, the smell of the store was mixture of products. We walked around to see what they are offering, from hand lotions to perfumes. The store lady quickly addressed us and asked if we need any help or looking for any specific product. We said we were just browsing. At first, I thought the store was cute but not special to the point I will purchase. However, the lady introduced us their store specialty, the customized scent made from 30 different basic perfume oils. Basically, you can make your own favorite smell and add into hand lotion, hand wash, perfume, etc. She kindly showed us how it works by adding different elements of perfume oil. There were few samples that were made already which were very interesting. Using a few basic scents, a new smell can be created. We were fascinated by it. I have never done anything like this and have always wanted to try. We quickly dived in and tried different kinds of perfume oil. The lady was very friendly and professional directing us to the scent that is most pleased to each of us. After we found each of our favorite smell, she further tailored in by adjusting the proportions of each scent. That was magical!!! After we were satisfied with the combination, she started to make it into a product of your choice. I decided to go with small bottle of perfume oil. She started with base of the smell and slowly customized it to your favorite. She allowed us to try through the way and made sure it is perfect for us. The service was amazing. Each of us walked out with our favorite scent in our hands. And, the small bottle of perfume is only $ 13 and the roller perfume only ~$ 15! Excellent price for your customized scent and and amazing experience. We were all very happy that we found this store and agreed that we would return if we run out of our perfume. I highly recommend this place if you like perfume and want to have one and only smell in the world.

Everyone raves about the great customer service here, so I was quite disappointed with how I was treated. I walked in at 4pm on Sunday (today). No one was in the store, except for the clerk. She couldn’t even be bothered to say hello to me. I wandered a bit and still not a peep from the clerk. Finally I asked if there were any spray fragrances at the store (I only saw lotions and soaps) and she pointed out the empty bottles rather than the scents themselves which are in the front of the store. I finally figured out that the scents were actually in the front. I kept asking her questions about the products and she answered them dryly (yes and no answers) w/​out making any effort to help me. I can’t quite tell if this lady wanted to give me some space, or if I just wasn’t white enough to be helped. I don’t think I’ll be coming back.

Really loved this place. I was just strolling around& happened in. Donna and the stores method Excellent, easy to customize your own scent, no rush, no pushing just ready to help! Thanks!

I took my wife here on a date to make our own perfumes. We did our research beforehand and came in with smells in mind. There were so many different oil scents to choose from! Thankfully the Body Time rep, Donna, had ‘the nose’ and experience to help us with the right combinations. We walked out with great custom perfumes — thanks Body Time!

I visited this store about 3 times and I love to make my perfume oil here! I personally use perfume oil rather than luxury brands and a small bottle lasts for almost a year!
I absolutely love the workers and how they are so friendly, patient, and willing to help out in making my concoction! They take the time to make sure that I am satisfied with every drop of the oil and make great recommendations based on my taste.
Best place to make your own scent :)

I am an oil addict! ! This is, hands down, one of the Best experiences I have ever had! !! Alma Erami was Extremely knowledgeable about mixing the perfect combination! A true mixologist! To add to that, her customer service skills were impeccable!!! Thank u Alma for adding to our Girls week in San Francisco! — The Atlanta Gurlz!

Came into Body Time as my sister and I strolled through this little «swapmeet» area they had set up last weekend and was pleasantly surprised. Being from SoCal, I had never heard of Body Time but not to worry, Ms. Alma was very informative and sweet as pie! I ended up buying an oil for my husband… something «clean», I can’t recall the name of it. I enjoyed browsing and smelling all of their offerings and the service Ms. Alma provided. I’d love to return when I come back to the Bay Area.

I’m never able to find a perfume I like except at Body Time. This place has so many options and it all smells freaking awesome. Both times I’ve been, the girl who helped me (Stephanie) was really knowledgable and cheerful! She helped my pick out a few really nice scents that worked well together. Totally follow her recommendations, she knows her stuff. I love this place and now I have to resist the urge to go in and buy another scent every time I walk by!

My friend has a bunch of products from here. And I use her stuff ALL THE TIME. Literally when she runs out I’m gonna come here and buy everything she has. She uses the Antioxidant Hydrating Mask and Cleanser, which I actually don’t steal that often but the CHAMOMILE LAVENDER CREAM. Holy bejesus. Ok I generally have pretty clear/​normal fair skin, but when I put it on it makes my face feel sooooo good. It’s as if God all of a sudden took a baby’s ass and put it on my face… In a nonpedophile way. Also it smells hella good and gives me good dreams at night from the aromatherapy oils. Thank you Body Time!!!