Recently visited London with friends and Penhaligon's was on one of their bucket lists. I…read moreaccompanied my friend here and was pulled into the fanfare. For over an hour a salesperson helped us sort through scent after scent, narrowing our selections down. The salesperson told us all the mythical and real background of the scents which was a treat as we went through a ton of scents. I'd not even planned on getting perfume but after all that work, I fell in love with a scent, Liquid Love, and I bought it. It's such a beautiful rose scent with a kick of spice to it. Happy to have done this experience and recommend it for others. It was kinda magical.

Attempted to purchase for Mother's Day online. Got cancelled by the company. Called customer…read moreservice and given many excuses. Finally, trying to low balled me by saying that they will escalate the matter and will contact me soon via email. Not recommended to buy anything from this centuries old establishment. Bring your money somewhere else.

This place is amazing! The store is in a very busy shopping…read morestreet, so you can't miss it. Inside is pretty spacious and they have sooooo much makeup and beauty items. It's very clean and nicely organized so it's easy to find the items you might be looking for. The store tends to be pretty packed since it's so popular but somehow the traffic moves along quick and the line to pay, does too. The store has a rewards card that you can obtain simply by signing up using your email, at the register. My favorite part is their staff, they're always very nice and are a huge help in finding something I must have missed, so just alone, their customer service is top notch!! If you are into makeup, or getting possibly a gift for a beauty/makeup lover, this is the place for you, their price range is also pretty affordable to a little bit more expensive stuff so there's definitely something for everyone.

This is a large Superdrug store at the start of Oxford Street opposite Primark, the store is fairly…read moremodern, looks good and has a nice selection to what you'd expect to find in a Superdrug, I did find the prices here to be slightly higher than other Superdrug stores, I'm not sure why that is, perhaps they are trying to profit out of the Oxford Street location. This is their "Marble Arch" branch. This store is open much later than other Superdrug stores, which is great if you're more of a night owl than an early bird (like me!), they are open until 11 pm during the week, but they also open at 7 am, providing the best of both worlds. Some beauty services here include the Nail Bar, there isn't a Pharmacy however which is a shame, as I do prefer Superdrug Pharmacies in general to other pharmacy brands including nearby Boots. 4*

Shaving is their business. An absolutely wondrous store in a prime location on Jermyn Street, the…read moremen's fashion capitol of London. The store also includes a razor cut barbershop in the back if you are so inclined to have a shave or trim. Many of the items are less than £20 and the quality is outstanding. I am especially fond of the tobacco leaf shaving cream made with cedar wood oil. A favorite hair tonic is the Collection #74 with oil. They also have items specific for those with sensitive skin as well. Truly a man's treasure box for pampering your face and hair. A must stop when in London.

Stuck for a present for a man who is impossible to buy for? Looking for a very individual gift that…read morewon't blow the bank? Then try a visit to Taylor's. Actually located in Jermyn Street, this long-established (1854) family business situated in a tiny shop, is both a hairdresser and barber for men, and sells an extensive and very traditional range of men's grooming products. These include an enormous range of shaving brushes, and soaps, shaving oils, hair-tonics and after-shaves in long-established, traditional fragrances. Made using the finest pure ingredients, the emphasis is on discreet, uncomplicated, masculine aromas - think sandlewood and citrus - at very reasonable prices. The shaving brushes in particular make lovely gifts, starting at the porcelain-handled versions from £35, up to silver-handled brushes, complete with stand, from £130. They have an extensive on-line shop, but a visit to the shop is an experience in itself - and for the men, why not go the whole hog and indulge yourself in a shave?

Wife loves this place for their exquisite scents. Very exclusive and niche perfumery. This…read morelocation is located in the lively Covenant Garden Market area. Come check them out.

I was wandering around & saw their beautiful perfume display and had to come in. I don't remember…read morethe woman helping me [sorry!!], but she was SO great & let me smell pretty much everything. The boy & I both ended up leaving with a bottle of perfume [they're unisex, as all perfumes are.]. So glad we stopped by, especially during sale season.

This tiny little shop is much smaller than the flagship store in Chelsea, but it's still fun to…read morestop off and try the wonderful perfumes. My favourite is the Lime, Mandarin & Basil, which is the signature scent of Jo Malone. But sniff a few yourself, and find your own favourite. You can spray them on to little bits of paper, but if you find one you like, spray a little on your skin because perfume always smells different on your skin (and it will smell different on different people!). It's worth leaving it awhile too, because you'll find different notes come through the longer you wear it. The only downside is the staff, who hover over you while you browse, and some of them seem to look down their noses at you if you're not dressed in a power suit. It's a shame, as sometimes I will leave without buying if I encounter that kind of attitude.

This review is for this specific store, not for the Jo Malone products themselves (which I love)…read more This is definitely a posh area but I've found all the stores nearby to be really welcoming, with the exception of Jo Malone. When I was there the staff were actively encouraging people to come back another day because they were too busy to help them. I never asked for help, then one of the employees offered to help me and seemed really eager to do so, then immediately changed her mind and told me it was too busy and asked if I could come back next week (after Valentine's Day) and opened the door for me to leave. It was so bizarre, considering I had not even approached her. I'm sure they do a lot of business this time of year but it was a weekday and the store wasn't packed. I do my shopping on my days off and I don't appreciate being told I should come back another day when it is more convenient for the employees. I'm happy to wait in the store to be helped. Seems like common sense that you wouldn't turn away customers. That said, their colognes are fantastic, but I will be ordering online or visiting the flagship from now on.

This is a nice Perfume store selling different types of perfumes. I find their prices - on average…read more- less than the default market pricing. They do provide nice variety of perfumes.

Love love this company. I am allergic to perfume, but can handle at time a few smells. Orange…read moreBlossom and honeysuckle Davana. I just bought some in London. I felt the smell was way stronger?

Went with my old standard again -- Pomegranate Noir…read more I just never tire of this Jo Malone unisex classic!

A large Boots, actually situated on the shopping concourse of the Liverpool Street station /…read moreBroadgate development. It's incredibly handy for travellers using the railway station and going to and from the Underground, and seems to be permanently busy. It has all the usual range of pharmaceuticals, other health products and toiletries, as well as snacks and food, and a range of in-store health and testing facilities (for flu vaccinations, chlamydia tests and treatment, etc). The only downside is that the low ceiling makes it feel rather claustrophobic. A new feature is 'serve and scan yourself' check-outs, which seem to work OK (or at least, after a few tries!)

Best branch I've been to. Huge makeup selection including drugstore and high end. And if course…read moreeverything else you'd expect from a Boots.