The Perfume Shop has two branches in Manchester's Arndale Centre, this one is located next to EE…read moreand opposite Boost Juice and Footlocker Kids, it is in a decent condition near the Market Street enterence into the Arndale opposite Lloyds Bank and the huge Boots store. I've called in here twice now and I've had so many different results in terms of obtaining samples. Firstly, I came in to ask if there was any samples and the staff member seemed nice and probably gave me about 6 or 7 from good brands too such as Sauvage by Dior, Hugo Boss and Jean Paul Gaultier. Secondly, I came in and did the same a week later with a new member of staff and was only given two, one was an opened Hugo Boss Intense and the other was just a standard one. The member of staff seemed a little disinterested on that occasion. Comparing to other Perfume Shop's I have visited, this is typical and is still much better than The Fragrance Shop, who I have had bad experiences with in Liverpool and just a few stores down also in the Manchester Arndale. The store inside is okay, it is pretty much average for any store of its sort and does seem to have a good stock of the main brands, of course it is quite hard to browse without asking a member of staff as near enough everything is behind their till, which is different to the Bradford branch who mainly use this method with some on the back wall too. This store is okay and it is just basically average, average, average, yet I feel only deserves a high two star rating because of immense competition and it should be doing more in a city centre with so many other places to go to win customers such as other branches of TPS, The Fragrance Shop, Boots, House of Fraser, Selfridges, Debenhams - The list goes on so you can get my point!

......kind of stolen my thunder with the title there guys…read more I'll bet your bags of fun at Christmas and birthdays "No! No! I'm not telling you, I'm not te.....it's a handbag. A black one...........cost £40."

There are three All That Jazz shops, two next to each other in the Forge, one selling greeting…read morecards, gifts and ornaments, the next garden and household repair items and the third shop on London Road stocking furniture and decorative items. I can never quite make my mind up about these shops, sometimes I enter to find them full of tat I would only expect to see on sale at a seaside resort, other times I find them full of unique statement pieces that are a bargain and would look great in my home. This variety and speedy turnover of stock makes for a great visit either way though as you just never know what you will find. In my opinion one of the best home shops in Warrington, especially when it comes to Christmas-they always pull out all the stops to stock up with inexpensive but beautiful Christmas ornaments-I know i'll be checking back regularily in the run up to Christmas day.

A handy store on two sites which stock everything from cards and stationery, to furniture, toys,…read morepicture frames, balloons, kitchen wear, garden accessories etc etc. You name it, they usually have it. Cheap prices and fair quality.

I went before Christmas to purchase a Christmas present from this shop as my Auntie had asked for…read moreany perfume from Jo Malone . I got a very friendly welcome when i entered the shop, and the aroma was absolutely wonderful on entering, i tod the lady what i wanted and she gave me so many testers to try, not knowing really what my auntie really liked i went with the advice of the sales assistant and went with the most popular perfume they sell.Then came the best bit , the assistant then went to wrap it up and how beautiful did she do it was absolutely gorgeous, just hw a gift should be wrapped i was given a sample for myself and if you write your name and address down they get in touch with you to go for different treatments all free!!!! Got to rate this shop 1st class its a must if you ever go to Chester.

The words uttered by Homer Simpson "I'm not much of a bath man, more of a cologne man" could be…read moreapplied with equal veracity to my own father. He washes, of course( well I presume he must do because he's always in the bathroom) but he's never been much into the whole male grooming thing. Once safely in the car, and away from well-meaning and easily-offended relatives, presents of facial scrubs and moisturisers have been passed with clockwork regularity to me from Dad for several Christmases now. Recently though, as a thank you from work colleagues, Dad received a bag of soaps and potions from L'Occitaine. Once Mum informed them of how special and how expensive these were I think he felt obliged to start using them. And he reported that they were fantastic - and we all noticed. Instead of smelling like three-year old counterfeit Davidoff, Dad began to give off a pleasant almost soothing aroma. I think he was disappointed when the supply ran out. So if you visit L'Occitaine and you see a be-glassesed man with salt and pepper hair wearing an old Berghouse cagoule over his pinstriped suit then be sure to recommend the' gel de resage'.

L'Occitane as you might tell by the name is a French shop which offers an abundance of cosmetics…read more(most noticeably scents) such as perfume and toilet freshener to name a few. They have a luxurious variety of products for both men and women all of which come at expensive prices, so you can expect 100% quality. This is a great place to come if you are looking to purchase a fancy gift for somebody's Birthday or Christmas present, commonly for a parent or partner. You can ensure whatever product you buy from L'Occitane has value and elegant image whether it is something as simple as a face cream or a shaving gel. The service is also fab because it is definitely the first ever time I've been offered a glass of champagne upon entering a shop! Unfortunately I dislike champagne but the staff were incredibly friendly with smiles all around.

An upgraded rating for this branch of Superdrug, as many of the things which made my last visit to…read morethe store unpleasant such as the compact nature of the store, to the smell seems to have gone. They do have a satisfactory selection of items and some good prices, the beverage section is a little smaller compared to other Superdrug stores and the staff didn't seem overly friendly (Still, they didn't seem to annoyingly oversell me on every item like their Ashton-Under-Lyne branch) 3* - Nothing too special or out of the ordinary, pretty average, it also has a small Pharmacy area which is handy.

This is a lovely big superdrug with a proper perfume counter at the back too. Its got everything…read moreyou could ask for - perfumes, make up, pharmacy, health and beauty, gifts. And in January and July they have amazing sales but you have to get in quick because I think the secrets out! They're not the cheapest as a rule but they are well thought of and consequently stock nearly everything. I have noticed that their nappies are rarely as cheap as the supermarkets - sometimes i've been caught short in town with my toddlers! - but thank goodness there was a place in town selling nappies or I'd have been stuck. They're clean and the staff are friendly enough. No immediate parking - you'd have to use the multi-storey. There are other superdrugs which are more accessible but this is useful being in the middle of a shopping mall, so if you're spending a day shopping then they're there.

This shop does exactly what it says SAVERs. You can get most beauty products here at a fraction of…read moreother stores prices. You can get all your household cleaning products here. They also have a a facility that you can top up your phones at checkout where the staff are friendly. The shop is at the train station end of st helens so be sure not to miss out on a bargain if you are here on a shopping trip.

Most but not all beauty products are available here at a discount from regular RRPs…read more Great if they sell what you like - but it can be frustrating when you don't see what you want in there. A nice shop and very friendly.

This nifty little shop is best for when you find a perfume or aftershave you like and you fancy…read moregetting a box set with various other smellies for around the same price as you'd normally pay for the fragrance alone. Also good for gift ideas as they do great gift sets, just don't try to get anything around Christmas or Mothers' Day as all the good stuff is gone. I've got my eye on an Escada set at the mo which is around £20 for five mini fragrances. Escada are always tricky because the blighters change their perfume every year and have seasonal stuff, so it's really hard to get the same perfume twice. But that's just me and my perfume preferences (ideal for summer - nice and fruity!) If the cheaper prices weren't enough to lure you in, there's also a loyalty scheme where, if you're a member, you get even more offers such as buy one get one free, three for two and discount vouchers. You'll be smelling of roses all year round!!

I confess I am not really a perfume person; I own some of the nicest fragrances, and wear them too,…read morebut they were all gifts and I have never once bought a bottle myself. However, my sister is something of a perfume expert, aware of all the latest fragrances, and my boyfriend, her counterpart in the men's fragrance department! So, The Fragrance Shop is a first stop for birthdays/chrismas/anniversary presents. They stock all the latest fragrances, in the various sizes and gifts sets and welcome testing. As a fragrance novice, I am often daunted by the prospect of finding a suitable scent, and must look it as staff are always offering help and advice. They have always advised well as the purchases have been well received and used heavily! The prices are moderate; they're cheaper than perfume counters in department stores for example, but there are a couple of other shops nearby which offer competitive prices, I usually end up buying here though.