A perfectly appointed little jewel box of a shop, I had a lovely time smelling my way through a…read morewealth of fresh fragrances to match my scent preferences. You need to be buzzed in and then you have the full attention of the knowledgeable staff. The scents are visible throughout the store but are brought out and sprayed for you. We went through at least 30 perfumes and even though I had favorites from the get-go I never felt pressured or hurried, as my kind staffer kept coming back with more fragrances he thought I would enjoy (and a few more divisive ones just for fun). One of my purchases was a DIY discovery set they were able to make me our of samples and I was gifted several samples of other scents I enjoyed. Will definitely be back!

Opening the door to Aedes Perfumery regales one with a mélange of fragrances that transports one…read moreinstantly to scented nirvana. This is an ultra luxe parfumerie that sells gorgeous perfumes, candles, bath and body products. Samples are also sold here. Lush bouquets of flowers make the interior such a pleasure to behold. Karl and Robert have created an ambrosial setting that one is disinclined to leave. Earlier this week, Amélie Huynh flew in from Paris and gave an in-depth introduction on D'Orsay perfumes. Created in 1830 and bought in 2015, Amélie has given this line a new life creating exceptional fragrances from renown perfumers like Dominique Ropion. Here are extraits de parfums and eau de parfums. Très chère. After sampling several, I have fallen in love with Rose Paradis. While CV I didn't splurge on this line, I did buy a body cream from Montale which I am passionate about.

My best friend is a fragrance ho so when he visited NYC after five years or so he had to go here…read more It was a very hot day in NYC so Soho was just a mile and a half just walking around with the slow tourists walking around and buying maybe one or two small things... Clearly we can tell I was in a mood. Anyways, we went here after Apple Maps told us it was at some other location *make sure you look up the address in Google* My friend took his time picking out his cologne of the moment and I almost peer pressured him to get a very expensive one, but the ppl that worked there were understanding and told him to take a min, walk around with the cologne on him and walk outside. It turned out that the cologne smelt similar to his usual cologne that was half the cost. Personally appreciated the staff's honesty instead of just gaslighting my friend to get something more expensive. Sometimes, you find places that aren't after your money or snobby. If I actually cared about fragrances (I am a basic, mainstream B), this would be my go to place. My friend loved his experience here so 5 stars and a half!

While this store has an impressive collection of fine fragrances, I'm writing this review because…read moreother customers deserve to know what kind of service to expect here, especially considering all the five star reviews. We visited this location to purchase a fragrance on a vacation in NYC. We tested it in store, liked what we smelled, and made the purchase. When we got home and used the actual bottle, it smelled completely different. Not a subtle variation. A completely different fragrance. We reached out to the store to address this issue. Their response? We were told that testers are expected to smell different from the actual product you purchase, and the best they would do is offer us 10% off our next purchase, no exchange or return options. Testers exist specifically so customers know exactly what they're buying. The product we received does not match what we tested. When we brought this to their attention, instead of attempting to resolve the issue or investigate what went wrong, we were given an explanation that essentially places the responsibility on us for expecting consistency between the tester and the actual product, refused a return, and offered 10% on a future purchase. The lack of accountability here is remarkable. If this is the standard of customer service and the type of response customers receive when there's a legitimate problem, I can't recommend shopping here. We won't be returning, and I'd encourage anyone considering a purchase to be very cautious about whether what you test is actually what you'll receive

Very patient staff. Place is small, and smell is just hard core mixture of all the sprays that…read morehappened for the day. I love this store, just don't come on weekends. Too packed!

I walked into Scent Bar genuinely excited to get some guidance finding a niche fragrance that fit…read moremy taste, and fully expected to leave with a $200+ bottle. Instead, the entire experience was incredibly off-putting. From the moment I walked in, the employees made me feel like I was inconveniencing them by simply being there. The man helping me was especially rude and dismissive. I tried explaining some more mainstream fragrances I already like, hoping he could use those as a reference point to guide me toward niche scents with a similar profile. Rather than engaging or asking questions, he acted like he couldn't be bothered. I understand this is a niche fragrance store and that the brands I mentioned may not be what they carry, but that was exactly why I came in: I wanted someone knowledgeable to help translate what I already like into something new. Unfortunately, his attitude became so unpleasant that halfway through smelling fragrances, I decided to leave. It's pretty remarkable to have a customer walk in excited and ready to spend a few hundred dollars and make them feel so unwelcome that they walk out empty-handed. Such a disappointing experience. I won't be back.

A beautiful tree-lined classic West Village street is home to an equally wonderful boutique…read more Albertine is one of those quiet gems of a store that has an exciting, unique collection and perfect staff. On a more personal note, I visited Albertine three times before deciding to feature it on The Boutique of the Week, not because I was wary of the selection, but the price is higher than my norm. However, Albertine truly is too good to pass up and is the perfect place to splurge and treat yourself to an amazing piece (or two, or three...). The jewelry is the best feature of Albertine and will have you coming back just to drool over it. The exquisitely edited collection is priced from $100 to a steep $1,000+. The beautiful vintage pieces are displayed in glass cases, but touching and dressing up is encouraged. Delicate necklaces share a wall with leather cuffs, and pendants of owls and horns share a case with a silver snake ring and jade earrings. Prices can only be found out from a large binder where handwritten notes and photos document the inventory. The womenswear boasts up-and-coming designers and custom-made pieces that are feminine and vintage-inspired ranging from $150-600+. Flowy fabrics in all colors can be found in floor-length silk gowns and highly-structured bomber jackets. The cozy store normally only has one or two sizes displayed, but the staff is happy to find you the perfect fit in the back. A Victorian couch faces a large mirror for ample viewing, and you can even sometimes find the owner's dog napping as the eclectically chic staff offers spot-on critiques and styling tips. June 2009 Featured Boutique of the Week

A really lovely store that stocks both vintage and consignment clothes. I will be back!read more

A pretty corner perfumery with a charming scent collection, but it can get a bit claustrophobic…read moreduring the busier hours. Certainly on the higher end in terms of cost but it's worth it for the sustainability.

Nice perfume collection and sampling experience. I had a great interaction with Christopher,…read moreprofessional and knowledgeable. Of all that I tried I only liked one, but not like it enough to shell out that much for. What's worth noting though is that their collection is developed with sustainability in mind.

Beautiful shop specializing in all-natural boutique perfumes, with some body/face care, and lovely…read morehome items; incense, candles, and such. The exquisite aesthetic of marble and natural elements surround you - it felt very zen to shop in this space abundant with special natural aromas. Jake helped in my discovery of a new summer scent - Cyan Nori from Abel, plus Tu Et Al soap which was a fun something I bought for my teen (he ended up loving it). I look forward to my next visit and discovery - many special self-care beautiful things abound for anyone who seeks something a bit ethereal or distinctive - I'm glad to have found this gem of a shop.

Came here after hoping for a better experience than the NYC location. They still don't allow…read moretouching the bottles, self testing, or offer samples for sale here, but on top of that there was only ONE person working on a Saturday and she was devoting 100% of her attention to one customer. A bunch of us were standing around waiting for help but to no avail. Again, I left disappointed and utterly baffled at how these stores are choosing to operate.

10/10 WILL BE COMING BACK! I called early for two perfumes- One for myself and one as a surprise…read moregift for Mother's Day. I had two people help me. Let me just say first and foremost, they absolutely brought in the energy, and not only that but everybody who came into the store was carefully attended to as well. I had SUCHH a great time, I felt like I was creating something with my friends. Otso and a girl who I am SO SAD I don't remember her name! (I hope the shop owner can please credit her in a reply!) I do in fact remember she is from Texas, and she was an absolute ANGEL! Specifically, she helped me with my Mothers perfume and being that we have opposing tastes, she was absolutely on par with helping me choose the correct layering fragrance oil. Extraordinarily knowledgeable, able to curate something that I truly would've never thought of myself. Thank you for the conversation, patience, suggestions, and just being a true human soul. I hope she gets to see this, let me tell you, it was a complete success and she LOVES IT! (We named the fragrance Embalming Fluid!) Otso, you are so kind and funny! If I remember correctly, you've been there for a while but you clearly train second to none! Thank you so much and I will be back!

Mia was really awesome and helpful with coming up with our own perfume. I didn't think I would walk…read moreout of here with my own unique scent , but I decided to get my own smell and it was such a fun process to make the perfume. Lots of scents to choose from which can be a bit overwhelming especially for those who have a sensitive nose but it was a great experience and the process was super easy and fun!

The sole purpose of this review is to highlight the exceptional store manager, Mr. Anthony…read moreFrancois. I've also sent a lengthy letter via Trudon.com in the hopes it reaches corp offices. Mr. Francois represents all that is exceptional about the Trudon brand. The candles are amazing - I've been a customer and fan for decades, but beyond that is the human interaction, to have manager demonstrate and embody all that is wonderful about Trudon is a gift in itself, as much a luxury as the beautiful candles and other gorgeous offerings. Thank you again Mr. Francois!

Doesn't get better- this location has the entire TRUDON catalogue! When I'm looking to treat myself…read morein SOHO, this is a must stop.