I discovered Parfums de France /PerfumedeFrance.com in early 2025 and I have placed several orders…read morefor their decants in the past year. They are fantastic on shipping times and they carry authentic niche perfumes that may be difficult to find elsewhere. I've also noted that they usually have things in stock, even when other places don't: case in point Loumari's Porthole, which I will discuss later. First, I want to discuss their customer service. I placed my first order with four decants; one was a 5ml of Valaya Exclusif, the rest were 2mls. However, when they arrived, I didn't notice that they were all 2mls. It took months before I started cataloging my perfumes on a spreadsheet, and only then did I realize that I had been sent a 2m instead of a 5ml. I emailed PdF explaining what had happened including pictures of my order and what the sent. I asked if they could send me a bottle with the additional 3 mls that I was missing. Instead, they apologized and said they would send an additional 5ml, rather than the missing 3ml; meaning I ended up with 7 mls instead of my original order of 5 mls. This interaction made me appreciate and respect the company because they own up to their mistakes and take care of their customers. One of my next orders included a decant of Vanilla Powder Extrait. However, when it arrived, the printed label just said Vanilla Powder. I had previously ordered Vanilla Powder EDP, but it was also just labeled Vanilla Powder. So, I was unsure if I had been sent a second EDP in this order, or whether I was sent the Extrait I had actually ordered. I emailed customer service and they confirmed that I had been sent the Extrait even though the label didn't specify. So, I manually wrote Extrait on the label to prevent confusion with my other EDP sample. Their labels are literally my only gripe. I wish that they included more than just the perfume name--eg. Including Extrait/EDP/EDT would prevent confusion; having the brand, the decant size, and the date of the decant would also be great. But these are all things I can 'fix' manually by just writing them on the label. I've also had to manually write over some of the perfume names because they fade on the newer white labels. The old clear labels haven't fade. I manually written over them and then taped over that to seal them. After the above orders, I read that they have FREE brand samples, separate from their in-house hand decants, which cost $. So, I emailed them asking about the free samples, and about a promo code I had received from their marketing email. They didn't respond right away, which is very unlike them, so I emailed again the following week. I received a response apologizing as they had been very busy (I believe it was Valentines orders), and they explained that some brands don't allow higher discount codes, but they provided some other codes to try, and they provided their phone number and told me to text them directly when I place my full bottle order and they would add some free samples to my order. I had Loumari Porthole in my cart, but delayed ordering it because I wanted to make sure I didn't want to add anything else to my order before I placed it. Of course, when I went back to my cart to order it a week or so later, it was listed out of stock but available for pre-order. I checked several other websites, and no one had it in stock. This is something I've noticed about PdF, which other sellers don't do. They will tell you when something is unavailable (truly out of stock) vs currently not in stock but available for pre-order from their next shipment. AND they often have things in stock that others don't. Instead of preordering, I decided to check the website every now and again, and the day it came back in stock I ordered it with a 15% off code. I then text the number the customer service person gave me, and they replied immediately --even though it was Mother's Day weekend--and said would add some samples to it for me. WELL....I got my order today and along with with FB, and a 5ml decant I purchased to carry in my purse, it arrived with 7 free brand samples! These aren't just your normal run of the mill samples, they are expensive niche perfume samples (from the brands; not decants) including: Roja - Isola Snow (Parfum) Xerjoff - Torino24 (EDP) Vilhelm Parfumerie - Mango Skin (EDP) Fugazzi- Angel Dust (extrait) Matiere Premier - Vanilla Powder (Extrait) Matiere Premier - Crystal Saffron (Extrait) Essential Parfums - Bois Imperial (Extrait) Honestly, I couldn't be happier. I love this company. Yes there are other stores out there (Lucky Scent/Scent Bar; Twisted Lily; etc), but I adore Parfums de France above all others because of their customer service, attention to detail, glass (usually metal topped) spray decant bottles, non gouged prices, frequent discount codes AND FREE fast shipping (their order total for FREE shipping is lower than any of the other stores I mentioned). If you haven't tried them, please do!

Let's just say when I walk into perfumes de France they pretty much know me by name and I am free…read moreto explore as much as I want to they have an incredible selection of unique fragrances that you won't come across at your typical store. If you're someone who enjoys wearing scents that stand out from the crowd, this is the place to visit the experience felt personal, and I never felt rushed while exploring all the different fragrance styles. I'm always given a lot of freedom in the shop to explore. i always find niche things on my own and one suggestion from the staff, I've been a regular over two years.... You cannot beat there prices

Great service! Will be back! Bought oils, clothing and soaps! GOT A FABULOUS DEAL!…read moreTHANKS GUYS!

I love to come here to buy supplies for my business. the prices and products are great. I can…read morealways get the help I need when I am a little lost. I will continue to come here and recommend this place to all my friends.

Went here for a perfume making class with a few girlfriends this last weekend and it was so much…read morefun! The two instructors were so knowledgeable about all the different scents and really helped us all to come up with our own signature scents. I am definitely coming back to take another class here! I cannot believe how much I enjoyed it. The customer service was amazing.

My hubby brought me here as a surprise Christmas gift and I absolutely LOVED it!…read more Sherry greeted us when we walked in and we sat in one of the many stations, surrounded by dozens of natural scents. She walked us through the history of perfumery and the categories of scents. We were free to sniff at any and all of the scents as we desired. We were then off to create two perfumes that we wanted. The only limitation was our own imagination! I set my mind on a summer one (Spring day with fresh flowers and clean linen) and winter one (eating my favorite cookies near the Christmas tree). It was such a blast attempting to create these scents and smelling how the different scents would work with each other. Despite the tall order, I was able to concoct the exact perfumes in my mind's eye with Sherry's help. My hubby created a beachy evening one and a mulled wine one that smell amazing, too. This was such a unique, memorable experience and I especially loved the shared experience with my partner. I love perfume and have a few scents on rotation so it was really neat to learn more about the craft and create my own. I can't recommend this studio enough!

The store itself is fine, but the employees try to push you towards their "exclusive" colognes that…read morehave a markup of 400% of what you can buy them for on Amazon. Case in point: the 2 colognes she recommended were each $80 but a few weeks later I found out I could have bought them on Amazon for $20.... felt like I was held up and someone just stole $120 out of my pocket.........my mistake for not being a savy shopper. hope that my experience will help others learn from my mistake!

Shout-out to Bailey for the amazing customer service. Bailey recommended so many good scents, gave…read morethoughtful feedback and explained more about the stories behind the formulations. I really appreciated the guidance and left with a perfume I love, the "Tuesday" offering from Arielle Shoshana. Arielle Shoshana is a boutique fragrance store in Old Town Alexandria that's a delight to pop into. The fragrances are all curated to offer something unique and attractive, with a wide variety organized into categories like "fruity" and "fresh". That helpfully saves the customer time in steering them toward the right category of scents. The store is cutely decorated, with pretty florals that offer a relaxing environment. Check out the events the boutique offers, from mix-your-own fragrance classes, to tea-and-fragrance pairings. The co-owners, Katri and Arielle, are charismatic trailblazers. I'm thrilled this business is here in Alexandria, offering something that brightens community members' days.

I've followed Arielle Shoshana for years on social media and a work trip gave me the chance to…read morefinally visit in person. If you're in the DMV area make sure to stop in! The moment you walk into the store the vibe is immediately welcoming. The staff greet you and allow you the chance to work your way around the store independently or guided if you ask for additional assistance. I love when fragrance shops are set up in a way that I as the patron have the ability to just explore without having to ask at a counter, so this is a HUGE plus for me. They have an amazing range of niche perfume, many brands that I had never heard of. I really enjoy having the chance to try out a new brand and get a feel for their curated scent experience. The shop itself is also really well decorated and put together. Each area is labeled with a scent category like "woody, green, gourmand, etc..." which made the experience even better. Stop in, explore the smell goods, and buy a new bottle of perfume (I definitely did!).

I definitely enjoyed creating my own perfume. Diamond was such a great help and gave me some…read morerecommendations to find the scent that I truly love at first when you step in the fragrances are really strong so the team recommends to smelling the fragrances outside to better help you create your own perfume. I will definitely come back when I'm visiting in DC.

This was the perfect girl's day out! When I tell you this was one of the most fun experiences I've…read morehad in the DMV, that's no lie. We were walk ins and didn't have to wait long for our custom experience. While we waited, we started deciding what fragrances were most appealing. Almost every seat was filled when we arrived, but we only had to wait about 15 min for people to finish and make space for us. It's such a cute little shop! However, if you more than a couple people in your group, try to make a reservation in advance. The previous to make the fragrance was really cool. The associate who helped us listened and made helpful recommendations that resulted in us making the perfect fragrance. Is really cool too that every custom scent is saved in their database, so if you ever want to get more out make the scent into a soap, lotion, spray, etc, they can recreate it for you. 10/10 recommend!

I have been going to SoBo for years!! I love all of their products. I love that all the products…read moreare made with good quality essential oils for the fragrance, no harsh chemicals, or additives. Good clean products. The essential oils give every product a nice light pleasing scent, not a chemicalized perfume smell. Also a little bit goes a long way, so the items will last you a while. Pretty Pu$$y Love Dust Love the name, it is what drew me to the product. I use this powder for under the tig-ole-bitties. Keeps the area nice and dry, and no cakiness when I sweat. Nice light scent. I've even used the "Chilly Willy Dust". In the summer the mint in the powder is a nice refreshing touch, and gives a nice cool to the skin. Sugar scrub Love how soft my hands are after I use this. Aloe Cucumber Serum Love the light scent, just like cucumbers. It's for sensitive skin, which I figured would be a good way to ease into serum usage. So far so good. I'm new to serum use so the only new thing I noticed is my face looks a little more plump. Not in a fat way, more healthy and fuller. I felt like my skin was a bit sunken and this seems to have helped with that. Probably have my face the moisture it was obviously missing. Lavender Body butter The smell alone is heaven. Nice and thick, keeps my hand moisturized. I use this after being at work with the harsh dry soap we use. Great replenisher to my hands. Calm your Ass Down I LOVE the name! I use this at night before bed. That way the magnesium in it gives me an extra oomph for a restful sleep. Smells fantastic! Don't let the name scare you off it is fabulous. Foot cream (I forgot the name ‍) It's working great on my dry feet. Even softens the heel very nicely. I can't say enough great things about SoBo, definitely a great shop. They also have their own parking lot, so a bonus on that too. #WomanOwnedBusiness #HealthySkinCare

The oils are nice, nothing to write home about. The names very clever…read more The location expensive and so are the prices to pay for the rent. The staff fairly knowledgeable. There is an insular, monied , clubby feel to the place. If looking for that it's your scene. It wasn't ours. We are both aromatherapist s and enjoy sharing our knowledge. Here it was more a one way street of so called " experts". We have been practicing and teaching aromatherapy courses for more the 30 years each and would have enjoyed a chat. Instead we were " taught". Thanks but no thanks.

4/20/19 Does perfume or cologne make the man or woman or…read moredoes the man or woman make the perfume or cologne? Answer, you can't have one without the other. This store is in New York, London, Paris, Dubai, Beirut, Cairo, Riyadh, Doha and Kuala Lumpur. Now Arabian Oud has come to the great state of VIRGINIA...yes, I will say it again...VIRGINIA. What better mall to bring this store to than Tyson Corner Center. The types of perfumes/cologne range from strong to soft. I smelled a several types, but Bella and Gharam are the names I remember. Personally, I find the scented oils to be better than perfume/cologne. You rub some this stuff on your skin, will it will make you fell whole again. Moe was the gentleman who helped my wife, and show her many types of oils and perfumes. Some of these were unisex, but if you really want to get creative, you can make your own personal scent. This is how I found out about this store from a woman who had her own brand made. This place isn't cheap, so be warned. Also there are no refunds so ask many question and sample many fragrances before you buy something. Moe is very knowledgeable about the products and I believe he is the manager on duty. I did not see the hours of operation, but I am guessing they open when the mall opens at 10:00AM. This is a great place to get some gor your loved one if your up for the cost. Have fun when you come here and ask questions.

The perfumes smell great but customer service was terrible . My sister and I came in for her…read morebirthday and were not greeted , we let the store representatives know we were interested in purchasing a new fragrance, They chose to walk away and assist the people who entered after us . After we spoke to the second representative on the floor and telling her we were together she abruptly walked away and waited for the next customer . This is not a black people friendly establishment. Sad we have purchased from here before and for us to be ignored and treated like we were ghosts leaves a bad taste in our mouth. Only getting 2 because the products not bad just the customer service .