The experience at Nose was phenomenal to say the least. Ironically, i found Nose through a post on Reddit, did some research and just walked over one day. Not 100% sure what I was walking into, I initially asked if i was able to make my own scent which is truly my number 1 want in Paris, which they did not do. But what they did do is set you up sort of on a scent journey based on your current fragrances and help you find a signature scent. You sit at their bar where they offer you coffee or water. Complete a profile and based on that they will tell where you base, head, and heart notes lie and will show you 5 scents. You smell them without knowing which is which. You rank them and based on that you get a batch of new scents. And then from there you narrow it down to four. They then spray four on your arms and then you pick your number 1 to wear. There was absolutely no sales pressure. I could have walked out with just samples or i could have bought everything. It was amazing. I bought two colognes and lefts with maybe ten samples? I loved it. The staff was amazing. The place was absolutely perfect. I would do this over and over again. read more

I am extremely disappointed with my experience with Nose. My parcel never arrived, yet Nose considers the matter resolved based on a proof of delivery. The signature shown on the delivery document is not my signature and is completely unknown to me. I provided Nose with a copy of my ID showing my actual signature and also submitted a sworn statement (affidavit) confirming that I did not receive or sign for the parcel. In addition, I was at work at the alleged time of delivery. What I find particularly disappointing is that these important points have not been properly addressed. Instead, I was simply informed that the parcel was confirmed as delivered and that I should contact my bank if I wished to contest the decision. I expected Nose to take the situation seriously, investigate the unknown signature and properly consider the evidence I provided. Unfortunately, I have not received a satisfactory response addressing these specific issues. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend Nose. The way this delivery dispute has been handled has been extremely frustrating and has left me feeling that my evidence and concerns have not been taken seriously. read more

Such a beautiful parfumerie with an extensive range of rare fragrances. There is something for every scent hound, regardless of their olfactory preference. This place will enchant you with their choices and displays. Very knowledgeable staff who are very helpful. read more

Didn't care for it. Guy was rude and I just left. The " experience" was telling them what perfume you wear and they pick out a few. I got more help at Bon Marche. read more

Found out about Nose online and when we got to Paris we knew needed to go. We were not disappointed! As soon as we walked in we were greeted as they were finishing up with the client ahead of us. We took a seat and waited a moment. The whole experience was fun and enjoyable! When we made our selections, there was no pressure to purchase the scents that we came up with, but of course we did.... As we say.... "It's vacation money!!" They even tossed in some nice samples as well!!! read more

Terrible e-commerce shopping experience: delivery of an order worth €230, which was supposed to be made by DHL in two working days, took five days instead, causing me a lot of inconvenience. Every day they reported that delivery would take place that day, but then it didn't happen. Nose's customer service is slow, and when I complained about receiving my order three days late, in addition to the inconvenience of having to organize myself to be present for two days while the package was being delivered, they responded almost 12 hours later simply saying that they were tracking the shipment. They did not contact the courier to follow up, so I had to do it myself, and finally received the package on the third day. I will never order from this site again! read more

There are not enough good things that I can say that truly reflect how I feel about my shopping experience with Nose. The only negative is that I am in Texas and I cannot actually shop in their beautiful store in person but I have looked at pictures to try to recreate the experience. I am an avid fragrance collector and with that I have made multiple purchases throughout Europe and also the Middle East. Every time I am searching and I find something I want and then I realize it is international I cringe because international shopping can be so difficult sometimes. I can say that Nose has figured it out and my shopping experience all 4 times has been spectacular. Their prices are fabulous and the fact that they include all the taxes and fees is awesome because then you are not left wondering exactly how much extra you will be charged as I still have not figured out how to know exactly the fee you get charged through customs. They have a great selection of fragrances and have some harder to find niche brands. In addition to excelling with pricing and shipping, they also include a large selection of samples that you can pick and depending on how much you spend, you can get other gifts with your purchase also. Lastly and most importantly, their customer service is TOP NOTCH. Not that I have had many problems but like anything in life, there are issues from time to time especially with customs and when I contacted customer service they were super friendly and quickly responsive. Honestly there just are not enough good things I can say. They have become my number one choice for international shopping and they have been so good and spoiled me that I do not want to use anyone else. I hope one day I do get a change to shop there in person but if you are looking for a niche fragrance at a good price, do not hesitate to check out Nose Paris, they are EXCEPTIONAL! read more

This review is a little late but no doubt they have a huge variety of designer fragrances for near half the price in the states. The ladies working there are also very knowledgeable and have good taste in both men's and womens fragrances. Make sure you get the VAT form when you make the purchase so you can get a tax refund when you get to the airport or ferry or train. read more

Very unique experience. They have you rate perfumes and figure out your most desired scent. The staff is so attentive and friendly! Something very different and fun to do in Paris. read more

5 star service. You need to be an existing customer in the US to purchase though. Outstanding selection of fragrances and, less expensive than the US. read more

Had a nice experience here. Thought they made special scents and perfumes. Unfortunately that not what happens. They match you up with expensive perfumes. The process is interesting. I don't have a many colognes only essential oils. So I had to discribe what I liked to Victory. She helped my wife and I find some exceptional fragrances. Very please with what they helped us find. I'm sure I'll be handing it down to my grand children in 20 years. It's was a fun and sexy date with my wife. Merci beaucoup! read more

Nose - Perfume Near Me - Paris, 75

Had the most amazing experience at Nose. Came in looking for a very specific perfume older Creed scent and had read they could match or come very close to it. I worked with a lovely lady named Dishita. The store itself was beautiful and inviting, but working with her made the whole process even more enjoyable. She was so patient, pleasant and absolutely amazing with her suggestions. She has a degree in perfume science and it really made all the difference. I highly recommend going to the store if you're looking for a niche,high-end fragrance that may be hard to find, or looking for a new designer smell. No matter what your tastes are, this place has what you need. If you can get Dishita it will make the whole experience a true treat. read more

Finding your signature scent in a world bombarded by beauty ads, shops with floor-to-ceiling flacons, and duty free corners in every airport is not an easy feat. What we really need in order to unlock our hidden olfactory personality is a stripped down, logo-less space where we can quietly and methodically interact with fragrances in order to find the smell that moves us most. Nose does just that. After purchasing a gift certificate for my husband a few months back during a Yelp event we went to the shop together recently. An extremely patient and knowledgeable woman greeted us, sat us down in the back, offered us some coffee and then rolled up her olfactory sleeves and set to work helping my husband find his fragrance soul mate. The shop's digital database cued up a few fragrances for him to try based on his preferences but the clerk also made some great suggestions of her own. After smelling about 10 different fragrances my husband narrowed it down to two and then tried each on his skin. His top choice turned out to be one of the scents that the clerk suggested, which was also one of the least expensive fragrances in the shop, so she was clearly looking to get him the best fragrance match, not the highest sale. A wonderful experience all around and a fantastic gift idea! read more

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It's very expensive, but totally worth it. Expect to spend about €300 but to have a wonderful time and to come away with your new favorite fragrance for life. read more

Nose - Zeroing in on the perfect smell - Perfume Near Me - Paris, 75

We arrived 25 min prior to closing and the sales person would not help us and said they were closing in five min. My girls had been waiting to do this all day and we got stuck in a rain storm so it took much longer than anticipated to arrive. I explained this and they were not accommodating in any way. Definitely don't recommend this store. read more

Very special concept store dedicated to all the fragrance lovers. It is open for 3 years and half and the owner himself was there when visiting on a week day. They have a large collection of brands some known some not so much and some brands are exclusively found there. Be aware that the prices reflects the quality and exclusivity of the the scents. (Average prices noted 120 euros - 200 euros) The place itself is quite large and charming and offers a "scent bar" where you could design you very own fragrance (around 10.000€) with a fragrance specialist. This place is perfect for a gift to a special someone or for yourself if you feel like treating yourself VERY good. read more

We ordered online. It arrived broken into glass pieces and was of no use to us. We requested a refund and Nose refused. They would not accept responsibility. We paid for something we were not able to utilize. Next we will need to obtain a chargeback to our credit card. We used to love the Nose brand. Instead we will now need to alert our friends to this bad experience and no longer recommend Nose to others. We are so disappointed to be treated this way. read more

I love this place. I really recommend coming here and selecting a personal perfume and home scent selection. Everyone working here is extremely informed and helpful. Prices are reflective of this, but the service is unsurpassed read more

Nose is a totally unattractive shop. I ordered a Creed perfume, paid for it, then over 4 days they told me that they did not have it in stock but that they brought it. They did not bring it after 40 days. They later stated that the perfume will arrive in 5 months. When I asked, they did not want to take any blame. They thought everything was normal, and if they gave the money back, everything was ok. I do not recommend. read more

Shopping for French perfume was on my to do list during a recent girl's trip to Paris. Nose was right by our flat and was a fun experience for my friend and me. We were both able to select fragrances we loved with the guidance and assistance of the helpful and friendly staff. I'm delighted with my selection and it was a fun way to spend an hour. It turns out the fragrance I selected is available in the US but costs more than double what I paid in France which makes it feel even more luxurious. If you are a perfume lover and want to feel like a proper French woman, treat yourself to the experience at Nose. read more

Overall the experience met all of my expectations but one. We were greeted almost immediately in the store and asked how we could be helped. They seemed surprised that we knew about the diagnostic services and asked how we found out. I had googled information about services like this in Paris, and this was the google-recommended location. We were given the opportunity to fill out the questionnaire on their tablets - an easy enough process and explained nicely; though, I wish I'd been able to list more than 3 perfumes of ones that I already like. We were checked on about 1/2 way through but then I felt a little rushed. Once we had our diagnosis they whisked away our information and took us to a bar area to be seated. They were able to give us paper-sprayed samples of each of the perfumes that registered for us. After we smelled and rated them they did a new diagnosis based on the one we each liked best. Then they brought us another 3 of the 5 that we got to choose to smell; I wish I'd been able to smell all 5 and not just 3 of the 5 remaining. After that period, we were able to pick 3-4 that we wanted to try on our skin and walk around with for a minute or two. My husband and I both found new scents that we were very happy with and purchased. The whole process took about 45 minutes from walking in to checking out. The expectation that wasn't met was knowledge. I've done a lot of wine tastings, food pairings, and general "learning experience" type stores so I was hoping to learn more about the smells, oils, perfumes and walk away with a better understanding of the whole process. It's possible it was a language barrier. We interacted with all 3 of the staff members, but no one asked us what we thought, or discussed the scents with us. It was just a "here, try this one" and then they would walk away. I was hoping for explanation of each scent, maybe some history of the plants and oils. There were a lot of bottles with specific ingredients, e.g. argan oil, rosemary, etc. I thought we might breakdown what we liked about each of the fragrances in to a specific ingredient and really get to know what we were smelling. My husband and I were both disappointed we walked out with exactly as much perfume knowledge as we walked in with. Note: if you want to receive your VAT back from France, you'll need to have the goods to show them at the airport, but we had already packed these so well in our checked bags we decided not to bother with it. read more

My wife and I had an amazing experience here with the best customer service we've ever experienced anywhere and all without buying a single thing. Highly, HIGHLY recommended!! read more

We planned a visit to Nose as a group having emailed the store on numerous occasions. When we arrived, the gentleman at the store was caught off guard and told us we should have emailed (we had...three times...I even showed him the email and confirmed the email address was correct). He insisted the emails must have been lost in the ether, which is funny because so were the potential sales our large group would have provided. While it is reasonable to keep a sensible number of people in one's store at any time, this is not a luxury store; it's a fragrance shop. Not only that but the store does not create a custom fragrance for you based on body chemistry and other diagnostics, it merely recommends similar fragrances based on perfumes you have worn before. You know who else does that? Every fragrance salesperson ever. You know who else does? Amazon's Recommended Products feature. You know who else does? Friends. The moral of the story: there are other stores who do this (and more) better and who probably won't be so rude to customers attempting to provide them with business. read more

Nose - Perfume Near Me - Paris, 75

While walking around Les Halles, I stumbled across this shop and had a very pleasant experience learning about my fragrance profile and trying new scents that might appeal to me based on what I currently wear. Matthieu was extremely gracious, helpful and informative about the fragrances I was trying. I especially liked the personal attention, the beautiful setting, and the fact that you are able to try uncommon and hard-to-find fragrances that you will not find at large department stores or places like Sephora. So, this was an education for me in brands and fragrance designers as well. I just wish I had had more time. Plan to spend a couple of hours at this shop, and perhaps request to make an appointment. You do not want to rush through the profile process or the trying of fragrances. And, if necessary, plan a second visit to this atelier after you've left your fragrance choices dry on your arms or wrists. I highly recommend Nose as a very unique experience and education as well as relaxing shopping when compared with the hustle and bustle of other places. read more