Really lovely place! Come pour a candle by picking your own re useable pot/container and your own…read morechoice of scent! Once you use up a candle you can re pour for $20 or $10 the last Friday of the month. The staff is so friendly and welcoming and the store has a cool vibe. I was excited to smell all of their National Park candles- Redwood was my favorite. No bathrooms in the store. $45 for the candle pouring experience.

Today was part of Vika's birthday weekend event. They had a lot of new lines since my last visit a…read moremonth ago and as always, I couldn't walk out without picking something up. This time I got two new scents from two new lines. Excellent service and always friendly and honest opinions. This is ny favorite store ever. It's a wallet's nightmare but a fragrance lover's dream. Not only is it clean and organized, the staff is amazing.

From the owner: La Parfumerie USA is a refined niche perfumery boutique located in Crabtree Valley Mall, Raleigh,…read moreNorth Carolina. We specialize in exclusive, hard-to-find fragrances from around the world, offering a carefully curated selection of luxury perfumes that cater to true scent connoisseurs. Our boutique is known for its elegant ambiance, personalized customer service, and deep passion for the art of perfumery. Whether you are seeking a signature scent, a thoughtful gift, or an olfactory journey unlike any other, La Parfumerie USA provides an exceptional fragrance experience tailored to your individuality. Step inside and discover rare and artisanal brands you won’t find in mainstream stores—each with a story, a heritage, and a soul. At La Parfumerie USA, we believe that fragrance is a form of self-expression, and we are honored to help you find the one that speaks to you.

I visited Bright Black with a group of friends on their drop in day on Saturday. It was such an…read moreinviting and welcoming experience. I like fragrance or more importantly, I know what I don't like so to be immersed in an experience with fragrance experts and not feel overwhelmed was a great time. We worked with Sacha who was very honest about our blends, gave good feedback, and was a good source of encouragement. You have the ability to create 3 different versions of your scent and choose what most feels like you. You can also save your scent for future use. I liked that added benefit. I am always curious as to how brands like these manage to keep their momentum as it sometimes feels like something you do once but I would definitely come again to create other products. They offer candles too as well as you can purchase premade scents. I feel like the price was very reasonable compared to other similar experiences. Definitely a must visit for a date night, girls night out, or just a relaxing end to a stressful day!

I learned about Bright Black on TikTok while looking for perfume making classes in the area. They…read moreare a black owned small business! Bright black offers the perfume Workshop every Saturday from 11-5 - walk in only. We got there a little before noon, and we were able to get seated right away. The staff was super friendly and explained each part of the process. There were tons of scents to choose from to create your own perfume oil. It was $35 per person which I didn't think was bad at all! They also sell car air fresheners, lotions, and candles. Most of the fragrances of the candles have a story or meaning behind them which I thought was pretty neat! Apparently next month, they will be offering larger, alcohol based perfume workshop options. When you're done, you have the option to log your scent so that you can have it made again or even have it made into candles which is cool! I really enjoyed my visit to Bright Black and would definitely recommend visiting if in the Raleigh/Durham areas

Was walking around on main and I saw this super cute shop from across the street so my cousin and…read moredecided to check it out . There are so many beautiful things jewelry, pendants you can hang up in your house or porch , Art , bath and body stuff and little bit of this and that! The ladies in the shop were so nice they greeted us right away and let us know if we needed anything to let them know. I picked up several things shopping a little early for Christmas. They even rapped everything up so beautifully. So I am set to just put them underneath the tree. Next time I am in the area I will definitely be back !! Thank you so much !!!

Supercute gift shop with a fun selection of items and original art…read more Staff was friendly and helpful. Store is chock full of unique items, many of them made in North Carolina. There definitely seemed to be something for everyone!

Excellent gift items. Friendly staff. Yummy chocolates & teas selections. Lots of beautiful & fun…read morecards to choose from.

Fun selection of fair trade decor, jewelry, ornaments, and gifts. Welcoming, friendly staff,…read moreprivate parking, and located very close to the Duke campus and Brightleaf Square.

Painted Tree Boutiques is worth a visit if you are in Crossroads Plaza in Cary. It is a large store…read more(formerly a Stein Mart) that provides booths for local entrepreneurs to rent to sell their products. I thought that there was a good mix of products that were sold here, they sell teas, food items, clothes, jewelry and more. It is perfect if you are looking for a gift or to support a small business.

I don't particularly enjoy shopping, however, this boutique conglomerate is way cooler than I…read morethought it would be. I needed a last minute gift and this was the closest boutique open on a Sunday. Painted tree provides a space for numerous boutiques to display and sell their items. The boutiques are neatly organized and their names displayed. Prices vary, often being very reasonable. Some boutiques share their website information as a place to find additional products. It was easy to find a gift here. If we were not pressed for time, I would have stayed longer to visit all the boutiques. Check-out was a little slow. The employees working the check out counter were friendly and helpful. They even wrapped the gift in tissue paper for me. Overall, great place to shop for a gift or for yourself!

I really wasn't planning on buying anything but then I saw the scent that I haven't been able to…read morefind elsewhere and here we are. I now have a "small" candle in "Clean Cotton" that was only $18. Jeez, that's expensive. The young lady working the store was helpful and friendly. [Review 11729 overall, 1511 of 2019.]

Amazing service! They had a great deal going on, so I had to snag a bunch of candles! ;) but I also…read morehad to go to work after. They allowed me to leave my bag & come back after my shift to receive it. Everyone there is always kind & has a smile on their face. A special shout out to Gary! Super helpful :)

First off, the wife loves her candles and the disappointment was pretty high when we found out that…read moreYankee had closed the location in Cary. We took a trip out to the Southpoint Mall and were glad to see that Yankee was there right as we entered. They always have items on Sale. The reason that this location is getting a 5 star review from us is not just the candles though. It was the service! Yes, you read that correctly... We were greeted as soon as we stepped in the door, as expected. We were not pestered, yet simple suggestions to different fragrance selections were made as we sampled the different selections. They also made suggestions to the best deals that were available and we ended up getting a much better selection and deal than we expected. Even after the sale, some simple tips were shared to ensure that we made the best use of the candles. If you are anything like my wife and enjoy candles around your home, stop by the Yankee Candle in Southpoint. I think you will be pleased with the experience.

When I entered Yankee Candle with a friend, we were kindly greeted and professionally assisted…read more After minutes of searching for a scent, I finally found two perfect scents. We were SEPARATELY getting the buy one, get one 75 special. At first, my friend and I were doing the deal together but changed planned and this was vocalized to clerk. At the end of my checkout, I noticed my price didn't seem right. After reviewing my receipt, I noticed it was wrong. I notarized the clerk (she did not have an attitude), she wanted to fix the problem just as me. When we brought the problem to the store manager, she told me what'd the problem was and what was being refunded. At first, I don't think they were understanding what was wrong. After going back and forth, I was finally refunded. It was that my order was wrong, it was the fact the store manager was very smart with me and seem if I had annoyed her. I may be young but no one should be treated like this. I will not be returning to this Yankee Candle.

Great shop with local goodies and items made by local artists…read more I had a lot of time to spend because my flight was delayed. This shop had the best items because they are made in North Carolina. I got snacks from NC and ceramics made by NC artists as souvenirs. The other shops carry things that says the city names but made in China. That's why I prefer this shop.

Arriving at the airport ahead of my flight and with some time to burn up, I checked out the gift…read moreshops of RDU Terminal 1. Root & Branch is located immediately at the bottom of the escalator after clearing security so it's hard to miss. All sorts of mementos oriented to the Raleigh and North Carolina area. Magnets, coffee mugs, tshirts, cute signs. But also other cups, candies, soaps, candles and other North Carolina food items. Prices are about what I would expect for an airport. If you've gotten this far and didn't manage to pick up something to remember your trip to the Triangle region, Root & Branch will help you out. [Review 12494 overall, 2284 of 2019.]