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There just may be as many different smells to experience in Aedes de Venustas as in all of Manhattan. The enchanted, forest-themed space is host to dozens of fragrances for women, men and the...
At CB I Hate Perfume expect to find several score vials of perfumes proprietor and perfumer Christopher Brosius certainly does not hate, but first let's consider scents that would draw his...
Le Labo certainly looks like a lab, but it's not all smoke and mirrors. The boutique perfumer operates like one as well, mixing one of its ten scents on the spot. The idea is to ensure maximum...
Le Labo certainly looks like a lab, but it's not all smoke and mirrors. The boutique perfumer operates like one as well, mixing one of its ten scents on the spot. The idea is to ensure maximum...
The fragrance world is a much more complicated and diverse world than the department store perfume counter would have us believe. Luckily there's LuckyScent.com and its offline counterpart...
In a country used to buying its perfumes at the department store counter, the idea of customized fragrances and a master perfumer is as good as a fairytale. Strange Invisible helps bridge the gap,...
Aedes de Venustas
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There just may be as many different smells to experience in Aedes de Venustas as in all of Manhattan. The enchanted, forest-themed space is host to dozens of fragrances for women, men and the home, coming from perfumers around the world. Most of come small European perfumeries, with exotic names American consumers have nary heard. Samples are plentiful in the store, making for some fun browsing.
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Address:9 Christopher Street
New York NY 10014
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-206-8674
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sat: 1-7
CB I Hate Perfume
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At CB I Hate Perfume expect to find several score vials of perfumes proprietor and perfumer Christopher Brosius certainly does not hate, but first let's consider scents that would draw his ire. The typical cologne for example, that smells vaguely of manhood, or feminine formulations that smell like a big bouquet of no-flowers-in-particular. Brosius' fragrances on the other hand are...
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Address:93 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11211
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-384-6890
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-6 Sun: By Appointment
Le Labo
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Le Labo certainly looks like a lab, but it's not all smoke and mirrors. The boutique perfumer operates like one as well, mixing one of its ten scents on the spot. The idea is to ensure maximum freshness and focus on the quality of the raw ingredients rather than spending money on fancy packaging or multi-million dollar marketing campaigns.
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Address:253 Elizabeth Street
New York NY 10012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-219-2230
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-7
Le Labo
Le Labo certainly looks like a lab, but it's not all smoke and mirrors. The boutique perfumer operates like one as well, mixing one of its ten scents on the spot. The idea is to ensure maximum freshness and focus on the quality of the raw ingredients rather than spending money on fancy packaging or multi-million dollar marketing campaigns.
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Address:8385 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles CA 90048
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-782-0411
Lucky Scent
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The fragrance world is a much more complicated and diverse world than the department store perfume counter would have us believe. Luckily there's LuckyScent.com and its offline counterpart Scent Bar to help us find those fragrances that are impossible to find elsewhere. The hundred or so brands available constitute the best small fragrance makers in the world--from tiny French perfumeries,...
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Address:8327 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90048
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-782-8300
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-5
Strange Invisible Perfumes
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In a country used to buying its perfumes at the department store counter, the idea of customized fragrances and a master perfumer is as good as a fairytale. Strange Invisible helps bridge the gap, bringing a European style parfumerie to the shores of California. The cool, lab-like space is the perfect place to try one of the shops many perfumes or, for the full experience, work with them to...
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Address:1138 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice CA 90291
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-310-314-1505
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6
