This is, hands down, the best perfume shopping experience I've ever had. I'm on vacation, and my favorite thing to buy as a souvenir is perfume. Every time I wear it I'm reminded of the wonderful time I had. Buying from Naz was just the best. She is so knowledgeable and the shopping experience was so personalized. She asks you to sit at her counter and asks you questions about what you like. She sprays scents on test strips and labels them so you can keep track of what you like. Between scents you cleanse your palette with coffee beans. We nailed down what I liked to two scents, I couldn't decide on which one I liked better so I bought both. The quality of these niche brands can't compare to more mainstream brands. If you're visiting Vancouver or a local, go treat yourself to meeting Naz and having your olfactory senses stimulated in the best way. read more

On our regular stroll in downtown Vancouver, we came across this beautiful antique building and so here we are admiring this magnificent architectural marvel when we happen to notice this sign named "The perfume shop" . Us being hyperosmias (super smellers) we enter this tiny boutique shop. I must say first that the customer service is par excellence. Nasrin, the owner is a super friendly, knowledgeable and well spoken lady with beautiful smile. She greets you and ask your taste in smell/Olfaction. If you are a person with special sense of smell then do visit here and pick up your niche fragrance. After various testers n preference suggestion, my man chose Nasamotto black afghan and mancera red tobacco only. It was because i gave him a budget to shop within $300 for perfume as he always end up buying $1000 worth of perfumes. So this store is very budget friendly. The perfumes are all natural fragrances or mostly they are chemical free. Many other names like amouge, royal crown,rasasi etc etc can be found hidden here. I wish , i had not spent money on those expensive brands like Tom ford , creed and Louis Vuitton. I m definitely recommending you guys to check this place whenever possible. Loved it. read more

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I haven't gone on a good fragrance haul since 2016 so my visit to The Perfume Shoppe was quite the treat ... the owner (Nas) is super friendly and welcoming ... she helped my friend and I sample 30 ~40 fragrances or so ... I purchased 3 at a fairly reasonable price ... Nas's prices are on par with online prices and even less in some cases ... I certainly saved money ... read more

The Perfume Shoppe - Sampling fragrances at The Perfume Shoppe ... - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Naz was nice enough to get back to me even over Xmas. I was inquiring about a perfume that my mother wore 30 to 40 years ago. And she advised me read more

Overtly judgemental and pretentious business owners don't seem interested in selling perfumes to regular people. Apparently Chanel is for poors. See my full review below: I've always wanted to get into perfumes because of my late grandmother who had a vast collection. She was a fabulous woman, and I'd like to carry on her legacy this way. I decided that this year would be my year, and after some initial research, and compiling a list of perfumes I thought I would like, I looked up where I could go in person. This was my first stop. The first thing I noticed was the strong smell in the store, and I wondered how I would be able to sample new smells when it was already so pungent, but that's beside the point of my review. As a professional artist, I have always encouraged newcomers to my area of expertise. This was not my experience at this store. The owner seemed busy with another client, so a self-appointed "temporary worker", who is obviously just the owners son, said he could attempt to help me but he didn't have that much experience. I was fine with this, saying that I was relatively new to the world of perfumes myself. I showed him my list of perfumes I was interested in looking at, which included legendary perfumes from Guerlain, Serge Lutens, Chanel, Hermes, Tom Ford etc. He looked down upon the perfumes on my list and called them "synthetic" and essentially lower quality than the boutique lines they stock in their store. This came across extremely pretentious but I inquired further because I am trying to learn. Maybe his judgements are based on industry credentials or science. Where would I be able to find this information? How am I supposed to know that Chanel Gabrielle is a low quality synthetic perfume made by the same single supplier that all other popular perfumes are made by? Which is what the owners son claims, although he says he has little experience in perfume... eventually I found out that it is just his opinion as a connoisseur, and it is not based on credible qualifiers or science. He told me to "do more research" and when I said I had read about these perfumes and nothing said they were cheap synthetics with low potency, he said I should deep dive into Internet forums and rabbit holes... great resource, thank you. Finally, his mom, the owner, was available to help me. I said "you don't have any of the perfumes I wanted to look at, but I'd love it if you could point me to a few based on the notes I gravitate towards." I had come all the way downtown and paid expensive downtown parking just to explore perfumes after all. She was not interested in helping me, in fact she seemed exhausted at the idea. She complained that she can't help me based on general information. I asked if providing her with my preferred notes was not enough information? She reluctantly said that it was, and asked at last what I am looking for. However, she still seemed very unenthused at my presence in her store. I felt extremely discouraged at this point and did not feel welcome, so I told her I don't want to do this anymore. She didn't care, and dismissively said "goodbye". What I find interesting is that she was readily helping the wealthy looking older lady before me based on notes alone. But she wasn't interested in providing this same service for me, a 20 somethings woman. I got dressed up to go perfume shopping but I guess I didn't look expensive enough for her to consider me a worthwhile use of her time and expertise. Or maybe she's just a joyless, rude woman. If you simply don't like selling perfume, maybe don't make that your business model. If you only want customers clad in gold, good luck keeping the business open. I could have been a repeat customer as I grow my perfume collection but instead I will go elsewhere. I hope others read this review and do the same. read more

Very tempting 5 star...after my experience here with the owner Naz, I may not shop at those Bay counters other than for work lol. here, it is all no name brands from a designer perspective so no Versace but from a Master Perfumist--now that's a profession in Europe--, they're quite well known. using the best ingredients... Now I'm really scared with the collection I have at home, all those chemicals... so afterwards, when not busy, she sprayed about 5 samples, so classy on two fronts: -wrote the name of each cologne -and coffee beams in a cognac glass---sweet! Knows you are being looked after when she askes what I liked. At Sephora, probably been asked that only once as staff there will push what they like. but in all seriousness, she's the one that has to like the smell lol amex good. read more

The Perfume Shoppe - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

You were right! Thank you for recommending Nuit de Cellophane. I had read some reviews on it and was sceptical. You were understanding and patiently assured me that this was a good choice for me. When I first smelled it I was not convinced but as the scent developed on my skin it broke into a very pleasant fragrance. It remained detectable on my skin for most of the day. I don't know how you manage to read people the way you do but I recognize that you have a special gift and a well honed knowledge of perfume. Many thanks. read more

Naz helped me find my perfume. I will never wear that cheap big name product again. I get lots of compliments on how nice I smell. Amazing shopping experience. read more

- Not correct stock in the shop's website, be misleading  - The shop does not provide a tracking of parcel and does not mark this information when you pay for orders. - The shop is giving promises about shipping perfume which they don't have - When refunding funds, they withhold the amount for currency conversion !!! I placed order on a perfume in this shop because I found that they offer a shipping in Australia. After that I got an email from Naz that my perfume is sold out, they couldn't delete in from the website... They offered a refund and also added that the perfume will come in a few days, I agreed to wait because it wasn't critical if it's a few days. Also wrote they don't provide a tracking of the parcel other way it will too expensive, offered to send the perfume to Canada or US to my friend or relatives if I have them, it wasn't good for me and looked a little bit strange . I was a waiting the shaping of my order about a month. I asked when it happen? I got the email that they still don't have it, it's on its way from Europe. It was too long for me because I didn't get confirmation when it will be shipped to me so I requested my refund. I got not a full amount. PayPal says that the seller kept part of the amount. I loose $42.16 Aud from  $334.75 AUD which I paid. he seller refused to pay the missing amount because  "It's not their fault" read more

An epicurean's olfactory delight, this is The Perfume Shoppe. A tour through this quaint shoppe you can find unique aromas from around the world. Brands you may not have heard of don't scare you, as you are a connoisseur of scents. This is a different shopping experience, unlike the harper bazaar's in the downtown area of Vancouver, shop owner Naz guides you through to find that special scent in a bottle. That is how I found my "signature" scent. When someone remarks on how lovely I smell, I think of Naz and thank her for helping me find a fragrance I can wear everyday, that is not over-powering, and is unique. Located in the historic Sinclair Centre between Granville & Cordova. A short walk from Waterfront Station, easily accessible on second level. read more

My now husband took me to this gorgeous and intimate store early on in our relationship and I not only fell in love with him, but the beautiful store owner, Nas. Nas has an unbelievable selection of the most exclusive and hard to find perfumes and colognes. She asked me how I saw myself and I told her I wanted to feel a little "dark and dangerous", as I don't love too much floral in my scents. She introduced me to a perfume that has these intoxicating oud undertones and, no joke, people will stop me in the streets wanting to know what I'm wearing. It makes me feel both a little mysterious and a little powerful every morning when I spray a touch on me. We recently went back to visit her and I was so excited to be able to spend time with Nas and found 2 other new perfumes that I adore. I was never much of a perfume person until I met Nas and now I can't live without her. If you want a beautiful perfume experience that's personal and special, please visit Nas. She will welcome you with open arms and help you attract whatever your heart desires. I'm a devotee and anytime we are in Vancouver we can't wait to poke into her shop and come out smelling amazing. And- it's also an amazing date! It certainly won me over!! It's small stores like these with passionate people like Nas that we can't ever let disappear. Thanks for reading and please say hi to Nas! read more

This is the ONLY place to purchase your next fragrance. Naz, the delightful owner takes great care and pleasure in hunting down the perfect scent to suit your skin and your character. She carries only the most unique and boutique-y brands/houses/noses? If you feel non-plussed by the plethora of mass-produced scents on the market then take a moment to stop into the Perfume Shoppe in Sinclair Centre. You'll likely find a scent that makes you want to sniff and whiff yourself until your next shower. read more

So, did you know that American's can't ship perfume to Canadians? I didn't! But fear not because there is an AWESOME place in Canada that ships! I wanted to get my friend an assortment of perfume testers. She's had an unreasonable obsession with one type of perfume for ever. She claims, most perfumes on her, after about 20 minutes, smell like pickles (you can't make this up). So, I decided, I would buy 3, 5-bottle samplers for her from The Perfume Shoppe. I don't know much about perfume, other than I like how it smells! So, I put in my order, and I tell them my story and said if you have stuff that might be closer to her favorite brand, feel free to substitute out my choices. I get a great e-mail saying, "Hey! Rather than just send 15 random sprayers, I put in some items that I think are close to the brand she likes." *Awesome* Her text to me today, "You are a present buying GENIUS." "Like, every one of these is extremely lovely, and so far, not a single pickle in the batch." Thank you Perfume Shoppe, Naz, you're amazing. read more

A little while ago I stumbled upon the coolest little store in Vancouver. There are a lot of cool stores in Vancouver, but in my opinion this one takes the cake. You won't find any drug store or department store fragrances here, only high end stuff, most of which I'd never heard of before. Naz, the lady who runs the shop is awesome. She sits you down and talks to you, asks you what you like, then selects a few fragrances that she thinks would suit you. You smell them, then take a sniff of the coffee beans, then try another until you've found what you're looking for. I just wanted to smell everything! No pressure tactics, or pushing whatever happens to be new, just an old fashioned fragrance boutique run by somebody who knows the business. Cool! read more

Naz has A Nose. Oh, boy, does she have A Nose! And I'm not talking about the physical protuburance on her face--although she obviously has one of those, as well. No, I'm talking about her ability to parse out the intricate elements of complex fragrances, selecting just the right perfumers and mixes that will suit not only your personal chemistry, but also your personality and your life. Having spent a few days in Vancouver and tiring of smelling like hotel soap, I spent close to an hour in The Perfume Shoppe, sniffing, sampling, discussing, and drilling down to a few winners that were just, well, ME! True, it's not a place to go if you're looking for a bargain. But it absolutely IS a place to go if you're looking for something that is so original, it smells as if it must have been bespoke...as if the perfumer made the scent just for you. Plus, the fragrances are so chockful of oils that just a tiny spritz will last all day...and your purchase will last for ages. The shop is about a 5-minute walk from the convention center, and maybe a 3-minute walk from the cruise ship docks. It's tucked into a somewhat deserted-seeming shopping alcove, in a building that spans between Hastings and Cordova streets (you can enter from either street). If you're in town for either business or pleasure and you're looking for a little pick-me-up that will last long after your passport stamp has faded, hie thee to Naz's and prepare to be olfactorily stunned. One of the most delightful finds in all of Vancouver, to be sure! read more

Naz is wonderful. It is so rare to find someone who is very knowledgeable and is able to communicate that knowledge to both expert and novice in a way that engages and inspires both. I never wanted to leave. Am considering inviting her to all important life events, just because it would make them that much better. Also, I smell amazing. read more

In my eyes, the only "real", dedicated perfume store in Vancouver. The rest are all either perfume counters at department stores or discount outlets selling mass-market scents. A number of excellent perfume lines are sold here, hard to find in Canada: Serge Lutens, Amouage, Parfumerie Generale, Comme des Garcons, Parfum d'Empire, etc. It's definitely a perfume store for people into perfume. As a tip: if you can't find something, ask. Naz, who runs the place, is very friendly and helpful and may have it hidden away somewhere or be able to suggest a good and/or better alternative. read more

We had such a wonderful and truly unforgettable visit to your shop. I have such deep respect for what you do, and for traditional independent shopkeepers. Too much of the world is turning over to big box stores and soulless shopping malls. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us. Through you, I have learned to be more discerning with the perfume houses I choose to support and buy from. My gratitude to you for that lesson. I thought I already knew what I liked in a perfume, but you expanded my pallet and I have 3 beautiful new perfumes I would not have found without your guidance. ~ Genevieve read more

I made an account just so I could write a review on Yelp. Nazrine - whose name I only found after reading other reviews - was truly helpful and understanding. I went in with the intention of wanting to get my mother a birthday present, but no idea of what exactly I wanted; immediately, Nazrine said that she could help me by picking out scents based off of a description of my mother's personality and picture. Between that, she also helped me find a few, myself; and after purchasing one for my mother, offered a sample for her to test out first, so if she didn't like it, she could always return it. It was incredibly thoughtful of her, really. Also, I had a huge problem with trying to use my debit card; ranging from a declined transaction to even a failure to withdraw cash from the nearby ATM! The whole ordeal took an embarrassingly long time, including a phone to TD that did not help at all. In the end, we managed to work our way around it, and she was extremely amiable about it throughout. I definitely recommend checking The Perfume Shoppe out - Nazrine is absolutely wonderful to work with, and definitely knows what she's doing. read more

This is exactly where you get best smell you desire by professional help of expert owner Naz. You spend your money on true smell not on the brand name read more

Based on the yelp reviews, it didnt take much to convince me to come down and visit this little shop. Naz provided amazing service and has an incredible curation of fragrances. It was so fun to experience the selection process that was based off of my personality and experiences. Truly a unique experience. read more

Wonderful shop owner personalizes the experience for those looking for special fragrances that work well with ones own chemistry. Will come back next time in Vancouver. read more

Wow!!! From the moment you walk into this shop to the second you walk out.... You will have created an unforgettable experience. The owner, Naz has a nose for smell. She is personable, friendly and has an abundance of knowledge on perfume. She looked at me and knew what scent I liked. She choose it but didn't tell me. After smelling 3 I choose the one that SHE originally picked. AMAZING! I will be going back to The Perfume Shoppe. read more

Was in this lovely little shoppe to find "my" scent. Although I tried several different ones I ended up purchasing the very first scent Naz had chosen for me. if you decide to indulge your senses know you are in wise hands. Besides being knowledgable ,Naz will make you feel welcomed and cared for. I went in with my daughter and grand daughter, she was very sweet and able to juggle us all. Naz has a gift of creating an experience . That is what life is really about. read more

Fantastic experience with online ordering at The Perfume Shoppe Vancouver BC -Naz, a perfumista gem - and proprietor filled my order - Naz communicated thru email and a telephone call to ensure I would be satisfied - I received it the next day !! -exactly what I ordered -plus gorgeous selection of niche perfumes. It is without reservation I highly recommend "The Perfume Shoppe" in Vancouver BC Marilyn read more

I went with my sister to get some nice fragrances. The owners we're smart and concerned enough to give us the time to check out lots of the perfumes they had in store. After a while I gave up trying to pick a fragrance for my gf, but the owner didn't. He finally gave me the perfect one matching my description of what she liked, using his "fragrance palette". Awesome service and care. They have a great variety of oil based perfumes, as opposed to the designer ones which are chemical based most of the times, as we were explained. I got my stuff and learned in the way. Couldn't have done that at The Bay. read more

Wow! My mother and I are Vancouver on vacation, and being a perfume lover, I looked online and followed the reviews to The Perfume Shoppe--what a wonderful experience! The lady who runs the shop, Nazrine, clearly loves what she does, which is matching perfumes to people. None of what she chose for me were scents I would chose for myself, but they were all gorgeous. She matches skin tone, the general feeling she gets from the person, and the scents they gravitate towards and chooses a selection for the person to sniff, then as the scents get narrowed down, she has you try them on and sees how they do with your skin. She gives you time to sit with each scent, so there is no pressure to choose rapidly. I could see coming up here just for this shop. It is also nice that she gives her honest opinions about what she thinks will work for you--she isn't just trying to please you by choosing what you think you like, but something that really fits, going "outside of your comfort zone" as she kept saying to me about the fragrances she was selecting. Highly recommended! read more

Naz was amazing. I would return to the store purely because i loved her that much. I was brought to the store to help a friend find a cologne, as i don't usually wear perfume. However, it was impossible not to get in on the fun once Naz began choosing scents she thought would suit our needs... And man does she do it well! I would recommend the perfume shoppe to perfume/cologne lovers and especially to those who have yet to dip their toes in the perfume pool. read more

Omg, this is the most amazing customer service ever, my husband place an online order for the wrong item so I called right away and what a delightful lady on the phone, I am guessing it was the owner, she was extremely nice and so polite on the phone, she changed the order with no problem and explained the difference on the two items. So sweet. I will keep buying from this shop. read more

Naz is awesome and will happily help you choose something unique and dazzling. Lots of samples and she carries such an awesome selection of niche brands. Much better than typical department store array, and more interesting and exclusive than Holt's. Always go a couple times a year to find something unique and signature. Can't recommend enough. read more

I was searching for the Serge Lutens brand of perfumes, which are hard to find in Canada. The Perfume Shoppe in Vancouver was the closest place to Calgary that stocked them. First, I ordered a sampler, and was impressed with the perfume. I then ordered two full bottles, and got wonderful service from Nazrin. She was very quick with getting the products out - I recommend this place for long distance orders! read more

I love coming to see Naz when I'm in town for TED! I load up on exquisite & wonderful fragrances. She is great in choosing what works for you and what doesn't. She carries only ultra high quality fragrances that are just amazing. When I first tried a fragrance I was amazed at how long the fragrance lasted. I have used Killian, Chanel, Prada, Burberry, etc & nothing lasts like her fragrances. The fragrances at her shop are natural with no fillers. At the moment I am loving Musk Of Flowers by Mancera! read more

I love, love, love fragrances but have only bought the drugstore and designer brands before. But because of the owner Naz I will never return to them. She's so patient, allowing you to ask questions and sniff samples for as long as you'd like. I've been completely blown away by the House Montale, I tried perfumes from 3 different houses but something about Montale's scents and their variation of aouds is just stunning. I'm already planning a trip back, with a list of the ones I want to smell next! read more

Naz was absolutely outstanding in helping me find an oddball cologne from the UK. Shipped it immediately, included some samples and was the consummate online professional. Would recommend him to anyone and would use him again in an instant. read more

Smell is such a powerful sense and no one has a better nose than Naz, the lovely proprietor of The Perfume Shoppe. She is a wealth of information related to the finest and craziest perfumeries around the world and I have never met anyone before who can better help you find that ideal fragrance! Take a moment to visit her cute shop in the Sinclair Centre - you will fall under her charms and uncover a world that will make you feel better about yourself! It's worth the trip. read more

This is, hands down, the best fragrance store I have ever seen. The selection isn't your everyday list of designer names, and you're sure to find things you've never smelled before. Nazrin, the owner, is incredibly friendly, and never pressures you or makes you feel like you need to hurry up, make the purchase, and leave. I'm no expert on fragrances, and Nazrin helped me figure out what kind of fragrances I wanted, and gave me a handful to smell. I chose a couple to try out on my skin--one of them began to smell a little synthetic, and the other transformed into something amazing. I left very happy, with a new fragrance I feel awesome wearing--one that I'm sure every other guy won't be wearing. On a last note, for all those guys out there put off or confused by the name--don't be. There are plenty and more mens' fragrances. This is not a store just for women--it's a store for those who appreciate wearing a fragrance that works great for them. read more

After dealing with a particularly bad perfume store in Seattle, I had to review The Perfume Shoppe to point out what a gem we have here in Vancouver. I've bought some expensive bottles from Nazrin over the years, but have never regretted it. She takes the time to learn what you like -- what notes, not what brands -- and recommends a fair number of scents to sniff, first on paper, then on your arm if you think it's a possibility. She lets you browse, and take your time -- it's not a high-pressure sale. She has a lot of good niche brands -- more selective than what you'll find at Holt's, and more focused on quality than a flashy brand. She has good sense and a great nose. And you always work with her -- I've never seen anyone else working in the store. Yes, I've come out having spent more than I intended going in, but I've never had buyer's remorse. If only I could say the same for the store in Seattle, which strangely has a proprietor with the same name (different spelling). read more

Great collection of well made Niche perfumes especially they have many of the top rated ones from famous perfumeries, a great alternative for mass Designer houses. Special mention to Naz who gave us fabulous recommendations on perfumes, was patient to keep her attention on us and also made us feel comfortable there. For people who love quality perfumes and tired of the designer brands, recommend visiting this boutique place read more

I just had the most wonderful experience!! Naz spent afew minutes getting to know me and then went to work! Within minutes she had identified several perfume options for me. She was able to find the perfect notes that I was unable to describe but SHE JUST KNEW what would work on me. Perfume #1 was the winner and I am thouroughly delighted with my purchase. I love the fragrance I am now wearing and can't believe it was so easy. But Naz made it easy as she is a true professional and truly loves what she does. This shop is an absolute treasure! read more

Exceptional service, extraordinary fragrances and an owner who is almost psychic about helping you pick the ideal fragrance for you. I absolutely love Naz. read more