This place almost wants me to tell Yankee Candle to step aside…read more First of all, did you know that Amy's is locally (Louisiana) owned? I have seen these candles everywhere for my entire life and I had no idea! This shop is small, but as soon as you walk in you are inundated with the sweet smell of all of the candles they sell. They have a "scent bar" where you can sniff and smell all of the candles to your heart's content. I will say that I was pretty impressed by how strong the candles are and how "on the nose" the scents were. They have a cupcake scent that smells exactly like fresh bakes cupcakes. How do they even do that? The girl working was friendly enough and greeted us with a "hello". The candles are fairly well priced for the size and they seemed to be having some sales on the smaller jars, so that's a good deal if you are looking for some candles.

Poor customer service No response after initial…read morecorrespondence about delayed order No merchandise ever received No refund for large purchase of candles Order made in Fall of last year and the owner Tiffany has stopped responding I tried to support this small business and got burned

Although I may no longer physically live in New Orleans, Wicks Nola allows me to have a piece of…read morethe city in my house. The scents and stories behind each candle are so unique and one can't help but affiliate scents with memories. They from what I last hear are currently more of an online and mobile candle making shop, but I hope they are able to come back and open up a brick & mortar again. If you're seeing this review check out their website and you too will appreciate the descriptions of each candle and have a solid understanding of what to expect. Wicks Nola is more than just candles though they have linen sprays, aromatherapy focused products, and more. I also would consider their bulk candle program if I had a moment that required buying gifts in bulk as they offer a steep discount once you buy a certain quantity.

This place is neat! Over 20 infused olive oils and so many flavors that there's something for…read moreeveryone! My favorites were the garlic (seriously I use it on everything) and the dill (great on salmon!). Staff is so so friendly and knowledgeable. You can sample as much as you want to make your decisions. Prices are very reasonable! I'm def coming here for Christmas presents!

Great staff. The oils and vinegars are top notch. Good prices allow you to try different ones. They…read morealso let you try each one.

Such a cute store. One of my favorite finds in New Orleans. The selection of artisans is…read moreunmatched. The value is great for the variety. Staff is always friendly!!

Great assortment of NOLA-related gifts, gadgets, candles and trinkets, good prices, friendly and…read moregracious service, the epitome of what retail-therapy should be. Five Stars.

Simple Sweetness!…read more SITREP Such a fun little boutique of a store to kill some time at while waiting to pick up a friend at the Louis Armstrong airport. SETUP Total Tourist Trap, but that is it's charm, and if you happened to accidentally miss the French Quarter, the Marigny neighborhood, or a couple hours trooping through the French Market, at least you have Sweet Simplicity to catch as a final stop before leaving NOLA where you catch some most excellent NOLA, Louisiana, and Saints paraphernalia before you jet out of town. ITEMS GALORE From cooking utensils, food items, gift baskets, themed banners to candles, frames and sports items, you can find so many awesome little trinkets to make into a memorable memento of wildly awesome trip. The trade-off: nothing is really cheap. But I wouldn't expect anything less from a glitzy gift shop. THE LOWDOWN A cutesy, kitschy boutique gift shop to bring back a NOLA themed memento.

I love this store! It's one of the best local gift shops in the area! I love stopping by to see…read morewhat's new. From flags to candles to praline mix to home decor, you'll find unique and inexpensive gifts for everyone. I love that they carry things that most other stores don't. Locals and tourists alike love this place. I recommend it to everyone.

The employees in this store had such nasty attitudes, I wouldn't recommend a dog to shop there. I…read morepurchased the car air fresheners and the air freshener holders, they do not work. You don't smell anything and the sun eats the plastic up. I took them back today and was given $0.75 for each unopened air freshener, totaling up to $4 and some change. I was given a gift card and told they are out of season. Please DO NOT BUY THOSE THINGS THEY DO NOT WORK!!! Bath and body works is nothing but a high price store with the same products. I'll spend my money somewhere else!!!!

I love this Bath and Body Works location. It's located inside Clearview Mall, so you can stop in…read morewhile tackling other shopping and kill a few birds with one stone. The staff is always helpful, and the store is brightly lit, clean, and well organized. There are lots of specials every time I stop in. My biggest issue is putting the brakes on when I realize that I've completely gone overboard! Everything smells so good!

The Basketry is 5 STARS all the way. Their personal touch from the moment you contact them with a…read morequestion to fulfillment of the order and through delivery to the recipient is by far exemplary. If within our New Orleans area, they will deliver themselves, or send it well packaged via UPS or another shipping company to exceed expectations of required delivery date. We live close enough that we can drive across the Mississippi to their store but sometimes I just use their website to research what's available. I can order exactly what's there off of it or give them a call or email them and ask about modifications and other ideas to customize a gift box or basket for a special person or occasion. We and the people we have given gifts to from this wonderful company have never been disappointed!

First I want to apologize for thinking the package was never delivered. When I initially ordered…read morethe shop was attentive we discussed how it would be delivered but I never received confirmation that the package was delivered to the hotel. Unfortunately the hotel dropped the ball never delivered the package. However it did arrive after some calling around at the hotel so it ended well. My friend loved the gift and was super surprised. I made the order from Chicago to New Orleans it was a very simple transaction and reasonably priced.

I love this company. I was in New Orleans in December 2019, and I happened upon this stuff. I…read morebought some Shea Butter creams. I love them so much that I use them every day. I went back home to Oregon and I bought more online to give as gifts for friends in CA. The product is great, the customer support is great. I have nothing bad today about Essentially NOLA. Thanks for the great products and great smells!

Really nice find in Esplanade Mall. They had a lot of nice soaps, bath bombs, lotions, and candles…read more They even had seasonal items. I felt that the prices were very reasonable and the store owner was very helpful. She helped me put together a Halloween themed gift basked. My only complaint is that I use natural soap in the shower and it's very strongly scented. You come out smelling a little perfumed. But you might like that :-)