Floris is the premier perfumery in London, having established itself in 1730, and has prided itself…read moreon excellence since that time. Floris has a store across the street from Fortnum and Masons where the entire range of its fragrances are available. Scents range from floral to sweet, and smoky to citrusy. Floris counts King Charles among its clients, and carries the royal warrant. His mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II was also a customer. I own 3 colognes from here and love each of them.

This is a truly remarkable business - my favorite store in London. You will be hard pressed to find…read moremany businesses with the heritage of Floris. Here are a few reasons to love this store, and why my last business trip to London won't be the last occasion I buy from this perfumerie: 1. History: Floris has been making perfumes since 1730. This business is older than my country. 2. Client List: Their list of former and current customers reads like a who's-who of royals, celebrities, captains of industry, and other high-profile folks. Ian Fleming loved Floris perfumes so much that he wrote them into his novels - James Bond wore the No. 89. Floris also has multiple royal warrants, including one from the Queen. 3. Surprisingly friendly, down-to-earth staff: When I wandered in here, I spoke with Margarita, one of the employees. She was excited about the products (always refreshing), friendly, yet not pushy. She displayed an impressive knowledge of the company's storied history, and was eager to talk about it. Thanks to her, I walked out with their 4-cologne pack for men, which included the No. 89 worn by Ian Fleming (and James Bond). 4. Custom-made perfumes: Floris custom-makes perfumes as well, though the price is not cheap (about 450 pounds if my memory serves me correctly, or two for 800). If you elect to have your own perfume, you are taken to a back room filled with numerous small bottles, each a different scent. They test your skin's properties, ask you about your personality, and based thereon make a one-of-a-kind concoction just for you, which is then recorded in their enormous book. The next time you order your custom perfume, it's only 150 pounds or so. Margarita gave me a peak at the ancient-looking book. Every other name was a "Count so-and-so, had an "Esq." title, or something like that. Some very important people have walked into that room. 5. Pride: They package your purchase beautifully, something you don't really experience much in the US (even when you shop at a Saks Fifth or a Neiman Marcus, they usually just wrap your purchase in tissue and throw it in a bag. Not so here!). Ribbons, beautiful packaging, a nice bag, etc. 6. Ancient scents: As I was walking out, I asked the folks working here what their oldest scent was. It was a perfume created in the 1700s. I forget now the name, but I remember the scent - like a bouquet of flowers. That perfume is STILL for sale here! I love this place, and they sell items online. Hope to return in the future.

I don't normally leave bad reviews, but this place deserves it. I walked in expecting a decent…read morecologne selection and walked out with a headache and regret. The entire store reeks of chemical overload -- like someone dumped expired cleaning products in a hot car. They're selling "dupes" of designer fragrances, but let me be clear: these are NOT close. Most of them smell like watered-down knockoffs mixed with rubbing alcohol. I sprayed one on a test strip and it instantly triggered a gag reflex. One scent literally smelled like burnt tires with a hint of soap. Another was just... moldy citrus? No thank you. Staff acted like they were selling luxury items and tried to push me into buying three bottles for a "deal." If by "deal" they mean paying full price for junk, then yeah, sure. Save your money, your nose, and your dignity. Go to a legit fragrance shop. This place is a scam masked in cheap plastic bottles.

Traveling from the States - after leaving Paris we need more luggage ;-)…read moreOur hotel was a few doors down and while walking through the neighborhood we noticed that the Perfume Warehouse sold luggage The prices were extremely decent compared to other shops - we ended up getting a super large rolling duffle bag for 20 pounds Compared to other places we shopped it was a Great deal Staff was delightful - kind - considerate - helpful Store was very clean ! Glad we decided to stop in this place it saved us money. FYI: They also have a large assortment of perfumes Cheers

Silverfields Chemist is fast becoming known as one of the best places in Hackney, if not London, to…read morebuy heavily discounted perfume. Located on Homerton High Street next to a Chinese takeaway and a dry cleaners, Silverfields seems an unlikely place to be selling a HUGE range of perfume brands including Vivienne Westwood, Chloe and Dior. Half of teh chemist is dedicated to wall to wall glass cabinets filled with perfume and aftershaves. The great thing about Silverfields is that they also stock less common brands such as Narcisso Rodriguez, Viktor & Rolf, Chopard and Bulgari.Silverfields also sell a range of skincare brands including Clarins, Elizabeth Arden and Clinique. The perfume gift sets are great value and ideal for Christmas presents.

This small local chemist stock all of the usual necessities but it is really known for it's…read moreperfumes. They have got to be the best perfume shop around. The prices are amazing. People come from miles around to by perfumes, They have individual bottles and wonderful box sets. They are open late nights and are also open on christmas day for the people who have forget to get pressies for loved ones. Staff polite and shop busy. BUT YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED

The best perfumers in the world are the French, and this shop is a testament to that…read more They sell rare to find perfume brands, as well as delicious fragrant candles and all that you might want to create a lovely atmosphere at home. The carry limited editions like the Frederic Malle perfume chest, they only produced 500 of this around the world, and it contains 15 perfumes in a beautiful box worth keeping. It's a little treasure and the kind of place where you can find a unique scent.

Since the last review is over 4 years old, I thought I'd add a more updated review since the old…read moreones do not reflect the new reality. I'll start by saying that this was the biggest disappointment I've had when it comes to perfume shops in London. And, this is a shop, undeserving of the name perfumery. You can do much better. Some of the attitudes are in need of repair, they do not offer you free samples even after a purchase, they do not offer full refunds on legitimate returns (unopened merchandise returned the next day), and they have no clue about their own stock of perfumes or perfumes in general. That's the short story. The most important thing is, there are 3 places in and around London which are way better. Bloom in Covent Garden, Jovoy in Mayfair and Roullier White in East Dulwich. My suggestion: skip this jailhouse and go to any of the aforementioned 3 for you will be led to the promised land. Here you will be treated with distaste, mishandled with care and rushed out the door. The lack of enthusiasm for perfume is at the root of all of this. The judgement of a customer dressed casually (expensive-casual no less) instead of in a (less expensive) suit is poor judgement. Apparently, not all money is equal in this sad, outdated snobbery of a perfumery. You've been adequately warned. ***Note to store management: I've spent in excess of £1,000 elsewhere since arriving in London so rest assured, I have the money. A leather jacket does not equal thief, especially when suspected thief's jacket cost him £1,500. That's a little more expensive than most suits. Just a little education to counter your ignorance.

Love this place! Like many other customers (according to…read moreFacebook reviews) I stumbled over Cleopatra and her perfumes by coincidence. Mac (the owner) helped me to design the perfume of my dreams! I have been looking for ages for something that has the right mixture of sweet and mysterious but still light that makes you crave for more. Mac showed a lot of patience in helping to find the right ingredients and it turned out to be awesome. I always wanted something that contains Oud but all the perfumes of the big brands were too heavy for me and everyone told me it does not match with my personality. Now I receive compliments for the scent and it's mine and Macs secret what's in there ;) Will definitely return for more!

Wonderful experience here. Great conversation with Simone who took the time to share a brief…read morehistory of the fragrances which was fascinating. Never heard of Penhaligon before, but, they've won me over! Despite having so many fragrances, the process was not rushed. Looking forward to my next bottle from them already.

The only fragrance producer and lady or gentleman will ever need. From predetermined sscents to…read morecustom concoctions, they have a signature scent for anyone. Beautiful bottles and great gifts. A london keepsake to cherish, that you can actually use!

Best product around best customer service and what a genuine lovely group of people ! I hope they…read morego worldwide

Not quite your typical quality perfume shop, but nonetheless, beautiful…read more Fragrancing the shop are deep and rich pomegranate, orange blossoms and such natural Sicilian scents. Even more appealing than the smells are the beautiful bottles and packaging, which illustrated with leopards and palm trees could almost come straight out of Africa. Ortigia perfumes, candles, bath oil and moisturisers make perfect presents for those who do not want to walk around smelling like a rose garden. This is a grown up and exotic fragrance shop for grown up and exotic people.

THE quintessential aesthetic London department store…read more Harrods is for tourists with a lot of money. Liberty is for anybody with taste. An authentic London shopping experience that offers unique items you can't find elsewhere. A long history of beautiful design in a stunning Tudor-esqu building without a single escalator! (There are elevators) Gorgeous fabric from designers like William Morris. Come here for genuine London products, and for an authentic only-in-London shopping experience.

When tariffs kicked in, I made it my mission to buy the advent calendar from here in person. Did it…read moretake up 2/3s of my check in luggage? Yes. Saved on shipping and taxes. No regrets. So if you happen to find something made in the UK, buy it in person! My Mason Pearson brush was almost $100 less here. Same with the DS Durga fragrance sampler I treated myself to. On top of all that, the customer service is lovely. They leave you alone but are also genuinely helpful when you need it! Speaking of the fragrances, when my flight left before my click and collect was ready, they price matched the item I had bought online for Black Friday and let me buy in person since it was in stock. Honestly love this place more than Harrods for their more personal human interactions.

One to avoid. Arrogant and unprofessional personal ruined the impression. Sales assistant was…read moreclearly poorly trained on customer service: arrogant, rude, lazy. No, thank you.

they have a huge selection of fragrance that you cant find anywhere else in london, but workers…read morewere a bit rude when i was testing and asking about the different fragrance houses.

It was only a matter of time before the iconic Italian herbalist boutique opened in trendy…read moreShoreditch. Almost hidden, but then so are many shops in the area. Just off Redchurch St. Their earthy potpourri and pomegranate scented bath salts are second to none.