I needed a special occasion perfume and looked to Chanel for my next purchase as a Christmas gift.
I highly recommend scheduling an appointment online at any of their boutiques (fashion or beauty) because you're guaranteed to get their undivided attention. Plus the session will be tailored to your needs.
I scheduled an appointment and was paired with SA (sales associate) Jackie. Jackie is the best at her craft bar none. I was impressed by her knowledge of products in both makeup and fragrance categories.
She definitely knows the brand heritage and really takes the time to get to know you. She is genuine, not pushy and in doing so she helped me find a bottle of perfume I plan to treasure for years to come. She also introduced me to some of the Les Exclusifs which are simply amazing.
One thing I want to mention is that this location is strictly a fragrance and beauty shop. I remember a customer walking in asking if the store sold shoes. Unfortunately, this location is not RTW (Ready to wear) and/or a jewelry shop.
If those are your aims, you will be disappointed. The only RTW/jewelry location in the Chicagoland area is their Oak Street store in Downtown Chicago.
The only accessories I found outside of fragrance and makeup sold here are a limited selection of eyewear and small leather goods (mainly vanity cases).
If you're looking to purchase something for the holidays and want to get a nice perfume or makeup set for your loved one, I would definitely look into Chanel. Their Winter Constellation 2025 Christmas packaging is absolutely gorgeous and complimentary with purchase.
Lastly, the location was challenging to find. Although my appointment mentioned the store address and suite, they don't really tell you how to get there in detail. You have to figure it out. Oakbrook Center is hella large and it's a mall I don't frequent often. The unfamiliarity of the space almost made me miss my appointment so plan ahead.
Also, this is a standalone boutique. If you're trying to find this place, I would park by Macy's, walk towards the fragrance section and then use the exits near Macy's fragrance section and hang right as you exit out through Macy's. The Chanel beauty and fragrance boutique is just a few stores down on the right-hand side near Tory Burch and Coach. read more