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.

This delicious French perfume boutique has a scent to suit all tastes. So much so, it's yet another…read moreplace that made it tough for me in the decision stakes. I loved their long-term classic l'eau de l'artisan: a delicious, refreshing herbal/citrus fragrance that instantly recalls sun-drenched days. It definitely has unisex appeal. Other in-house fragrances, that enticed me here, include the happily named jour de fête (day of celebration) which majors on sugared almonds and vanilla, as well as the pretty, white-floral la chasse aux papillons (butterfly hunting). Their amber-infused carved wooden balls are an unusual gift idea; they not only look decorative but also provide long-term home fragrance (mine has lasted for years). If you need expert guidance, or thinking time, you'll be comfortable here; you can sniff and test - to your heart's content - as well as taking away some samples, to see how they suit you, before buying.

I got a oil perfume there in 2016 it was in the shape of a heart. The best I ever had. But I can't…read morefind it . I wish I could buy it again.

Has anyone noticed a strange-looking shop on Oxford Street that looks a lot like an airport lounge…read moreand where everything is hidden behind glass cabinets? Well, this is Arabian Oud, a luxury scent shop founded by Sheikh Abdul-Aziz Al Jasser of Saudi Arabia. My mum, who happens to be from Egypt, dragged me into this shop and fell for the 'Arabian luxury' spiel - hook, line and sinker. She paid a small fortune for a terribly overpowering musty scent which was housed in its own miniature cupboard and I can't help feeling she was had a little bit. My point is, that although these products are beautifully packaged, and some of them I admit do smell rather exquisite, I just don't know whether they're catering to the right audience on Oxford Street, and with scent prices reaching the £1,000 mark, I get the feeling this place would be much better received next to Harrods. One more thing - check out the web page. It looks like a airline website.

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.

After walking around London for a bit, it's nice to freshen things up and restore my nose to the…read morescent of my morning perfume. Since, I'm usually picky about the scents that I purchase, this shop is perfect for helping me sort out my scent. I choose between blends that have a citrus, wood, floral, rosy, etc. flare and can even put it in the lamp of my choice. Although the shop is small, its packed with delicious scents for men, women and even your home!

Quick place to pick up some toiletries and make up. They often have good offers on. The last was…read moreArmani perfumes at 50% off. Their threading service at 5£ is very good. They seem to be marginally cheaper than boots or I could be mistaken

i went to superdrug today and the stuff there were very rude. its a shame that you are hiring such…read morepeople with no manners and is really off putting to come there again which is a shame as i am a regular costumer..one particular girl who looked asian ( indian) was giving me nasty looks which i tried to ignore and when i went to check out and got done i said thank you twice and she didn't reply which made me sound like a joke..it's really ridiculous because its apart of her costumer service to keep a smile on her face and be polite ..i think its time to start finding other appropriate stuff that know their manners and limits.

Quality/Quantity - Upscale department store. I am sure it will be hard to compete against…read more Lots of expensive upscale brand names, many I am not familiar with. But also many "American" brands. See their website for all they sell. Atmosphere - Open 7 days a week from 10am to 8pm and on Sundays from 11:30am to 6pm. Good size department store, almost like a maze...? Not sure if it is due to an older building or done intentionally to make you walk the entire store (think Ikea). Or it could have just been me since they have a bar here and I got confused/lost my sense of direction... Service - Okay. I am always in favor of businesses with bars. My wife shops and I drink. And she can bring her bags to me to watch so she doesn't have to carry them; win/win! Price - 4 to 7 pounds a beer at the bar; reasonably priced for an upscale department store. I did ask what my wife bought, but honestly I prefer not to know. :) Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2003 with your 8+ locations and 9+ restaurants/bars.

Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge remains a quintessential destination for luxury shopping in London…read more Situated just steps from Harrods, this iconic department store offers a curated selection of high-end fashion, beauty, and gourmet products across its multi-level space.

Such a cute market! Loved all the little vendors and shops. So many different things to see, eat…read moreand buy. Worth a stop if you are in London, also in a cool area!

We loved this market. We went on Saturday, which I believe it is open only on Friday and Saturday…read more Much less crowded than the Borough Market, which you can barely move through certain sections during peak hours (though great selection). I enjoyed a quiche. My daughters enjoyed strawberries topped with Nutella. We all shared a fish and chips meal from Poppie's which I highly recommend. Probably the best fish and chips we had while in London. There are olive bars and paella and all sorts of amazing foods to enjoy. Also pick up a Notting Hill bookstore linen tote while you are there.

We came here for the Jellycat store and it was worth it. This is like a large department store with…read moremany brands inside, similar to Harrod's. The location was right in the middle of the action. Specific to JellyCat, they were having the Fish and Chips pop up, which offers limited edition fish and chips related Jellycats, where you interact with the staff as they present it to you with a sticker with your name and a personalized experience. You could make a reservation or just stand in line. We chose to do neither and my daughter got a lemon wedge Jellycat. The line was short and the staff was friendly.

We stopped by Selfridges to pick up a swim suit for the honey, but also ended up dropping into…read moretheir food hall. For the food hall I loved that they had a great selection of so many different types of food and drink. I was able to pick up some sushi and drinks, while the honey got some ramen to-go. I also loved that you could pay at the specific stall you got the food from and did not have to get in line for every single item. In relation to Selfridges' clothing section upstairs, the signage for the sections was poor and we ended up having to ask where the swim area was. Everything was £80 and up so we later ended up going to Primark since it was a little too rich for our blood (DH constantly loses his swim trucks when we travel). All in all, I was glad they were close to our hotel and the food hall definitely gives the nearby Mercado (which was our goto last year) a run for it's money.

The name that is synonymous with and basically spawned the high-end candle craze... first they were…read moreselling out of Baies, then it was the Figuier...you'd think they were actually worth something *substantial* the way that Diptyque candles are so sought after and coveted. To be fair, Diptyque's candles are indeed luxurious as far a wax-filled votives go. They have a long burn-life. They generally smell pretty darn good. They are impeccably packaged. The prestige each one comes with is complimentary. And further, they've managed to concoct their scents using all natural oils without using anything synthetic - cheers to them especially for that. By far the most interesting innovation to come from the House of Diptyque of late is the candle: "Essence of John Galliano." Even though it smells like a smokestack (I guess this is *literally* his essence) and I wouldn't buy it, I still think it's pretty cool. I have to say that I don't like the way they've turned some of their bestselling candle fragrances into perfumes - some of them just don't work... far too sweet and not complex enough to wear on the skin. But the sales staff is pleasant and helpful... more than willing to dole out samples and let you sniff whatever you'd like.

The name that is synonymous with and basically spawned the high-end candle craze. And boy, are…read morethese candles upmarket and bound to burn a small hole in your pocket, quite literally. Diptyque was founded in 1961 by three friends, Desmond Knox-Leet, Christiane Gautrot and Yves Coueslant, all with an artistic and interior decoration background. In 1963, continuing an old English tradition, the company launched a line of scented candles which was the beginning of a long success story. They are impeccably packaged, and have devised original scents using natural oils, low on synthetic, high on the eco-friendly dial. Sniff away to your heart's content!