A growing craze (and I am definitely on board for it) is the rise of niche perfumes. Niche can mean…read morefrom a single compounder working in her garage to a large and venerated house with a long European pedigree. I would put PdM in the latter category. Niche fragrances are distinguished nowadays from designers (YSL, Dior, Chanel, etc.) and they tend to emphasize natural oils and a range of categories from gourmand or food-like to smoky and leathery. Not just for women any longer, everyone can wear just about anything as it will mingle with individual chemistry and create something signature and personal to each wearer. I have been getting up to speed on some really excellent scents for about the past year. One of my discoveries (through Sebastian Jara, The Perfume Guy) was Oajan from Parfums de Marly. Oajan is a velvety Oriental with a complex compound of flavors including Cinnamon, Honey and Osmanthus; Benzoin, Ambergris, Labdanum and Artemisia; and Vanila, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Musk. Its delicious, sophisticated and exotic. Imagine my happiness when I noted that Parfums is right across from one of my favorite restaurants (see my Bacari, BH review from last month). Since PdM perfumes are pricey, getting a chance to smell them (or 'get my nose on them' as the fragrance cognoscenti say) before plunking down some Georges is a definite must. Parfums de Marly, BH is open on Sundays (bonus!). It is a sleek, cool, modern boutique where you might expect to see models emerge in Carolina or Oscar, but no, just it's exquisitely crafted perfumes in classic OG bottles are featured. See my photos (taken discreetly and perhaps not rising to great photographic standards as a result). Myra was our customer assistant and she was as smooth as glass. I showed her my short list to sample on blotters and she immediately handed me elegant square ragcloth cards on which to smell each one. Then she offered me a sample of each save, unfortunately, the one I truly liked best, Herod. Still, I now have Safanad, Godolphin, Delina, and Althair to try out over the next week or two, since we will be back in BH later this month. Presumably, then I can try Herod or purchase one of the others. Myra explained the scent profile of each one so I could better understand what category it falls into, liking gourmands, spices, smoky, and orientals best, personally. If you have a chance to stop in this particular (or any) PdM store, it is a delightful way to round out a day dining, people watching, and shopping. Ask for Myra on Sundays, to get the royal treatment yourselves.

Parfum De Marly is one of my favorite perfume after my visit from Paris several years ago. I…read moreusually order from their website. Last saturday was my birthday & went there sunday to get more perfume and try the new ones. The lady who was working is on her phone the whole time when we got there. I asked her a question and she is very quick still went back on her phone. I felt like were bothering her while she was texting on her phone. Such a bad customer service for high end perfume store located in Beverly Hills. Never again, il stick to online shopping

Exceptional product with prices one might expect - which is to say, very expensive. These are no…read moreChanel, Gucci, or even Frederic Malle or Byredo. The scents at Henry Jacques are unique in every sense of the word, and definitely not for everyone. But oh my, is it fun to dream. I had the opportunity to visit the HJ boutique in March with a friend, where Dylan and another man whose name I unfortunately can't recall. It had been a long day out and about in Beverly Hills, but the boutique visit was relaxing and fun with zero pressure to buy. I sniffed dozens of Henry Jacques' scents, including their incredible crystal spinning tops that are otherworldly in their profiles. Scents I particularly enjoyed - Cascador, La Nuit, No. 11 De Sacha, among others - still linger in my mind, along with two words: "one day." The products at Henry Jacques are certainly an investment. It takes a confident person to wear their stuff - and that's certainly something I aspire to.

Henry Jacques is a bespoke perfumery that only opened to the public about a decade ago. The brand…read moreand Henry Jacques Cremona have been making bespoke fragrances for sultans, princes, and celebrities and the ultra wealth since the 70's. While HJ only offers 30 something scents to the public, there are many more exclusives. It's quite the rabbit hole. These are absolutely no expense spared creations not for the initiated. If you have never smelled pure damask rose, you probably won't realize the extraordinary cost that goes into these bottles. Pure rose oil crystalizes, and as such, many of the HJ oils crystalize because they're putting 100's of dollars of pure rose in them. HJ uses real oud in their oud perfumes. These aren't your designer perfumes or 'niche' houses where 3-5 dollars of ingredients go into your 300 dollar bottle. Very few brands can field this quality level of raw materials. The service is spectacular and not at all pretentious. It's very relaxing and therapeutic to spend time in the boutique. The prices are high, yes. But as someone who has smelled 1000s upon 1000s of fragrances, you won't find this level of quality elsewhere. These are 3 dimensional scents.

I love the scents in here and the lady working here was so cool and let me smell everything. There…read moreare very interesting stories behind each delicious fragrance. It's very conveniently located in Venice.

Over 15 years ago I landed on Abbot Kinney, from New York. I stumbled across Strange Invisible and…read moretook home a few samples; Fair Verona and Invisible. I kid you not I have held on to those samples and used them very sparingly for over 15 years!!! Finally, today I had the means to purchase a bottle. I'm so grateful they still offer the same scent from 15 years ago; Fair Verona. It's my scent it's so special and I'll have to buy several to last me the next 50 years. Fwiw, I'm allergic to most perfumes and not any of the ones by SI. I'm a customer for life.

Best customer service. The people who work here are friendly and genuinely nice. Not pushy, yet…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. No pretense, yet with attention to detail and customer satisfaction. The staff make this store special.

This review is for Silverlake location :…read more We've been patiently waiting for them to open for Silverlake and the wait was worth it. Last year, we purchased some samples and a roll-on from other retailers and were happy with the buys. I bought another sample pack and George was super helpful and knowledgable with my scent discovery pursuit. I really wanted to like more but was only able to come up with 3 scents I was curious about and doubled up on Radio Bombay. The perception of their catalog seems large and I wish that I loved more scents than that. Again, this was not our first time revisiting their offerings. We arrived around dinner time on a weekday so parking was ample. There are other stores in this plaza too that we loved such as Akila, Viba and New Balance. They give you a $40 dollar credit if you purchase a set of samples but what I found misleading was, the bag that it came with said I could only use it at their SIlverlake location for a limited amount of time. Not true - they send you an online promo code to use towards a full sized bottle with no expiration date. I've been emailing a few of their employees and they all seem to be very nice. Their scent names are edgy and some of the scents really blast you back in time which is what drew me in, visual presentation is top-notch and George was so sweet! Also, just want to mention, we made a purchase on a big bottle from another retailer recently and the formula was not as concentrated and much lighter than their samples. I would purchase from DS & Durga directly next time.

Highly recommend great service, they helped me get some nice perfumes and the one they didnt had he…read moreshipped it for me, pretty big inventory surprisingly for a kiosk and not a full store best prices I could find too

Parfumilion by Franzi is an absolute standout. From the very first spritz, it surrounds you with a…read moresophisticated blend that feels both modern and timeless. The opening is bright and inviting, and as it settles, it transforms into a warm, elegant scent that lingers beautifully throughout the day. What I love most is how balanced it is--noticeable without being overpowering, luxurious without being heavy. I've received so many compliments while wearing it, and it's quickly become one of my go-to fragrances. If you're looking for a scent that's unique, refined, and long-lasting, Parfumilion by Franzi is a fantastic choice. If you want, I can tailor it to sound more casual, more professional, or more emotional--just tell me the vibe you want !

The best perfume shop I've ever been too. They have such great customer service. I highly recommend…read moreand will definitely be going back.

This has been our best experience so far visiting a niche perfume store…read more I normally get very overwhelmed testing new fragrances and this is not an activity I do well with but over the last few years, I've been avidly trying to discover a new fragrance. Perfume shopping and sampling has changed for the worse since COVID, so we would purchase hauls of samples online only to like very little out of so many. We went here to check out a few new ones and discovered a discontinued scent I was able to purchase a full bottle of. As always, I buy the samples first before making the commitment and we purchased a couple we liked. The owner and Maurice were so nice. I had some great conversations with them and I wish the other stores we went to were as friendly in LA. I would definitely come back in the future. Great customer service, knowledgeable staff and stellar selection! I was introduced to a scent I fell in love with and walked out happy!

Excellent customer service same order for years and love it…read more Prices are competitive and they have obscure products and all sizes!

A fragrance addict or collector's paradise! You name the fragrance, they have it. And they're…read moregenuinely friendly people. Guy Jr. will update you on his latest adventures, with a smile on his face. No sales pitches, no pressure. Happy to let you sniff the fragrances as much as you need. Very knowledgeable and helpful when you need advice. Truly a pleasant experience all around. It brings me joy to visit every time I visit. Highly recommend this unique family owned business that's been a neighborhood gem for several decades now. May it stay here forever!

The customer service is an exceptional 10 Stars and with that said, this is my only go-to place…read morewhen it comes to buying perfume. I have had the opportunity to speak with the owner and placed an order for a specific brand - KENZO L'Eau - and sure enough the owner got me not only that order but also another one I did not know I would love (good price, too). I am so happy. Then, just this past Mother's Day I bought a Gucci Bloom perfume, and as always French Perfumery came through just in time. What's the big deal? Awesome customer service, attention to detail, great price point, and excellent inventory and delivery are what makes me want to come back for more. See you, again, soon!