I often walk by this place and it's never open. In fact, I think the hours on the door say something like Sunday 9am - 3pm, and then "by appointment". But even on Sundays, when I'm a-strolling with my Columbia Market blooms, the shop is not always open.
Call in advance? Wish to the sweetly smelling perfume gods? I don't know. But if the door is open - GO
It's a tiny little spot, with many bottles set out. Atop perfumes there are scent sachets, candles and moth things (this is not a precise term: things to keep moths from eating your woolies, ya know?). Go with a totally clean arm to spritz yourself silly and see how different things smell on you. Or just get drawn in by the romantic descriptions (I especially love the "Artillery" range of scents) and take it from there. Nudge, nudge: I am a big fan of the black fig, and also a really lovely citrusy-mint scent for summer.
Yelp note: Angela herself is awesome, so if you can grab her to tell you about the origin of the different combos, the "high" and the "low" notes, well...that just adds to the whole experience. read more