Scent Floral Boutique has been a beloved fixture in Wellington City since 2008, operating from the same location at 45 Johnston Street, just off Lambton Quay. The 100% New Zealand owned and operated shop is filled with New Zealand grown flowers, plants, giftware and gourmet food products, with a team of eight — six creative florists and two support staff — ensuring every order is completed to the highest standard.
Scent specialises in all aspects of fresh flowers, including same day delivery, weddings, events, funerals, and weekly flowers for reception areas, offices, retail shops, restaurants, cafes or the home. The shop sources its flowers and house plants directly from New Zealand growers and stocks a range of New Zealand made gift products, reflecting a genuine commitment to supporting other local businesses.
Every order is packaged with care — flowers are presented in signature Scent Floral Boutique carry bags with a two-day temporary water source to ensure freshness, and hand-written messages are attached on Scent cards that also include flower care instructions. Customers can choose from five bouquet sizes — Petite, Grande, Lush, Luxurious and Abundance — or request a custom, bespoke arrangement built around specific colours or flowers.
Scent Floral Boutique has been part of Wellington City's fabric since 2008, operating from the same location at 45 Johnston Street, just off Lambton Quay. Described by its own team as "the local and loved flower shop," Scent fills its little Wellington store with New Zealand grown flowers, plants, giftware and gourmet food products, all brought together by a genuinely dedicated team.
Scent's team includes six creative and talented florists and two support staff, all focused on ensuring every aspect of the shop's daily processes is completed to the highest standard. The business is 100% New Zealand owned and operated, and takes pride in supporting other great New Zealand businesses — purchasing all its flowers and house plants from New Zealand growers and stocking gorgeous New Zealand made gift products alongside its floral range.
Scent's core flower range includes the Florist Choice Bouquet in both Bright and Soft tones, Long Stemmed Bunches in matching styles, and the smaller "Just Because" posy presented in a cream bottle. For something ready to display straight away, the Beautiful Posy in a Glass Vase comes pre-arranged, while the Dried Flower Bouquet and Pot Pourri offer longer-lasting options for those wanting flowers or fragrance that stick around.
Each bouquet is offered in one of five sizes — Petite, Grande, Lush, Luxurious and Abundance — packaged in Scent's signature carry bags sized to match. Every arrangement is sent out with a temporary water source lasting two days to ensure freshness on arrival, along with a hand-written message on a Scent card that also includes flower care instructions.
Beyond individual bouquets, Scent specialises in weddings, events, funerals, and weekly flowers for reception areas, offices, retail shops, restaurants, cafes or the home. For those wanting flowers delivered regularly, Scent also offers bespoke flower subscriptions tailored to individual needs, while wedding and event clients can expect stunning florals designed specifically to celebrate their special occasion.
Customers can also request custom orders, working directly with Scent's florists to bring specific colours or flowers to life. For anything particularly ambitious or out of the ordinary, the team asks for a few days' notice to source special product on the customer's behalf. Specific requests, like avoiding certain flowers, can be added to the delivery notes for any order.
Scent offers same day delivery across Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Kapiti, with weekday orders needing to be placed by 3pm for most areas and 10am for Kapiti destinations. Saturday delivery is available for Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt, though there is no Saturday delivery to Kapiti, and no Sunday deliveries except on Mother's Day. Flowers are delivered using a specialised urgent/fragile courier, and left in a safe location if no one is home, with the courier or shop making contact if needed.
Customer feedback reflects a consistently high standard, with reviewers praising same-day delivery, the beauty of arrangements received, and the overall quality that keeps customers coming back — including gifts sent long-distance to family members who were delighted with what arrived.
Located at 45 Johnston Street in Wellington CBD, Scent Floral Boutique is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, and Saturday from 10am to 4pm, closed Sundays. Whether it's a same-day gift, a wedding order, or a custom bouquet built around your own vision, the team can be reached by phone or email to bring it to life.