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!

This was a fun experience to have for my friend's birthday. Although the place was small, they had…read moreseats for us for our scheduled appointment. I will say there are a lot of scents and mixes, so it was challenging trying to pick the perfect one for my customized cologne. Overall they had many fragrances, from sweet to spicy and everything in between. The fragrances smell natural and high quality, similar to the big brands out there. The cologne is also priced like a premium; around $130 I believe. The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of for the price is that the customized title of the cologne is a basic sticker. I wish the sticker had some kind of logo or design.

Went in to try some new fragrances. Ended up purchasing a roll on of one that caught my attention…read more The gentleman who helped us explained the different sizes and let us explore the different scents. We got to watch him mix them for us which was cool. The scents are more mature in my opinion, and pricey. It could be fun to take your friends on a day out.

This is my favorite place to buy men's grooming products. They have a great collection from face…read morelotions to beard oils, deodorants, shampoo, conditioner, colognes, hand pomade, and shower gel. Absolutely great quality! Price - this is definitely on the higher end. Most of the products cost between $35 to $50 for small size bottles. Colognes can cost around $300. Absolutely worth it! I have been using their product since a couple of years. Highly recommend it. Staff - very friendly. They even let your pets in this store. My dog loves coming with us and just hanging out and gets lots of attention. Gives me plenty of time to test a lot of their products without worrying about my dog being tied to a bike lock area outside.

Fantastic family owned business in the DMV who cater nationwide to fragrance enthusiasts. Amazing…read moreselection and fantastic customer service.

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!

Le Labo Georgetown was a disappointing experience. I stopped in to purchase a new fragrance, but…read morethe two sales associates were engaged in a personal conversation. I wasn't asked if I needed help, offered any recommendations, or guided through the fragrances--which is a big part of the Le Labo experience. Customer service felt inattentive and unprofessional. I ended up leaving without making a purchase.

Shaquana is probably the BEST sales rep I have ever came across in my experience of retail…read moreshopping. She was very welcoming, personable, and patient while I smelled each fragrance all while being indecisive on which fragrance I really liked. She has a great personality that makes you want to spend your money. That for me is an A++ in my book.

Don't ever do business with them. I've spent TENS OF THOUSANDS with them just for them to randomly…read moreup and cancel my order that my customers were waiting on, with NO explanation. When I called, I got hung up on twice and called names. Cool bro, you no longer get my money. It's also only ran and employed by ONE person, not ANYONE ELSE! And he uses his cell phone as his business contact number.

Nothing but good things to say about this company!! Unbeatably low prices, great products,…read moreoutstanding customer service, and lighting speed shipping!!!

I absolutely love this store. Ever since my sister…read moreintroduced me to it 2 years ago, I've been using their body lotions all the time. I have recently learned I'm no longer allergic or have any reaction to perfume! I didn't know one could recover from this issue on your own naturally without any medical intervention. I'm loving 3 particular perfumes here and I mix and match them together. You can find them in Bloomingdale's but I like their stand alone store, they're more knowledgeable and better selection! They're quite pricey but worth it. 3 medium size perfumes and a body lotion will cost you about $500, which will last about a year. Worth every penny! Highly recommend.

Overhyped or maybe I'm just not intrigued enough for the cologne world. The cologne doesn't last…read morelong. It's overselling the hype and luxury of it all. I'm not sure if I heard from other reviews right that they let you try everything out for an hour before making a final purchase. I'll say one good thing is that each spray doesn't use much, so it lasts but pricey. In store is not the best option for availability, to which I will not hold against as it is not under their control.

Oils are reasonably priced and the thru have great customer service. They have a great variety of…read morescents.

I stumbled across this colorful dwelling on the way back from lunch via strolling down GA Ave. The…read morevast hues of the outside decor grabbed my attention as I was crossing over FL Ave. I made a U-Turn to read the sign, that became a quick pit stop before hopping on the Metro-Shaw. It's a very small space yet stocked wall to wall, floor to ceiling with every oil, incense, soap, candles, spiritual items, accessories & much more you could possibly think of...a massive inventory. Richard extended such calming salutations & a cool flow of customer service: The Owner was hands on with his unique sense of humor & insight. Name a scent, they have it. Various sizes of bottles-glass or plastic, with many price options to choose from. As usual, I grabbed my FAV oil, Dolce & Gabbana 'The One' & the scent was on point. The price I paid was not only less expensive than my other spot for aromatic goodies, I got a larger quantity as well. I have happily mastered the 'Tre Effect', in this area,I have my favorite Vegan spot, Tea spot & now oil spot...3's a charm.

Honestly, social media influenced my decision to visit Khan El Khalili. The day I chose to visit…read morewas less than ideal - Valentine's Day. I was overwhelmed by the crowd, store location and its lack of parking. I walked away from the experience feeling underwhelmed without my desired oil (Egyptian musk). It is considered a specialty oil and I was not willing to pay $75. It seemed overpriced. On a positive note, the staff was super friendly and helpful. I was looking for oils to layer with my perfumes. Khan El Khalili seems to have a large selection of perfumes and oils. But I will continue to use my local vendors for my oil purchases.

This place is a hidden gem for unique fragrances in the area. I've only been twice because the…read moreHareem Al Sultan perfume oil (10/10) I grabbed last year has over a 4th of the bottle left but I was looking for Lattafa Yara Candy to smell test. Unfortunately they didn't have it in stock but I'm roughly 45mins away from this shop so I was leaving with something. As always I was greeted when I came in, got my smells on and decided on riqqa. This smell is so warm and rich without being overpowering. It also lasts ALL day as I'm writing this from my bed and can still smell it on my skin. Perfect for the winter and ideal for layering with my EOS strawberry dream or vanilla cashmere lotion. I'm tammat edible, ok ! When I got to the front the cashier offered 10% off if you were willing to sign up for text alerts and in this economy I'm did just that. My bottler was $30 but came down to $29 and change after taxes and such. For a bottle that size with the staying power it has I would say it's worth it. I'll definitely be back, with friends.

This location is officially my favorite location in DC! I went on Sunday just to browse and see/try…read moresome products in store during the Spring Savings event. The store was fully stocked and the staff was both friendly and helpful! Special s/o to the manager (Andi) who talked to my sister and I about new products and gave great recommendations. I ended up leaving with some new items & samples! Thank you all!

If you're looking for quality makeup services, book a session with Khamani. She's very well versed…read morein skincare and skin types and can offer an array of recommendations worth purchasing. This is my second time meeting with her and I'm happy to say that I leave satisfied every time. She is available for a full glam as well so book her if you're looking for a beautiful beat before a night out!

I am so thrilled with my experience ordering online from Arielle Shoshana! They shipped my perfume…read morewithin hours, they included all the samples I requested, even the backup one I mentioned just in case any of my first 3 were out of stock, that was so kind of them to give me an extra! There was no issue fulfilling my order even though my shipping address is different than my billing address which has been an issue with another frag boutique that automatically cancels orders like that. Regarding that other boutique, I had a great experience in person when visiting Portland, but I had issues with my online order going through and once I got that worked out they didn't include the samples that were promised. So the next time I was ready to order a niche perfume I had sampled at that shop, I found it at Ariel Shoshana's website and ordered from there and so glad I did! I have a new favorite niche fragrance shop! I will absolutely be ordering more in the future and perfume collectors purchases can really add up! If you are a business owner, be like Arielle Shoshana, don't be like the one in Portland when it comes to your online order fulfillment!

This is strictly for my online experience as I have yet to have the privilege of visiting the…read morephysical store. I was on the hunt for an illusive fragrance, and when I emailed customer service for help they QUICKLY solved my olfactory emergency! (No literally they answered the email within minutes of me sending it and on a Saturday no less) So I've had people try to match this fragrance for me in person and sight unseen (or scent unsniffed) the staff here got closer than anyone else ever had!! I couldn't believe it! I also love how if you order online, you get samples of your fragrances so you dont have to open the bottom and compromise your return, in the event you are dissatisfied. Anyway I've sinced ordered numerous times and have always been beyond thrilled!!