Great experience buying my first Chanel bag! We got to see the stairs too and they were so nice!read more

Wanted to buy my girlfriend a 6000 euro purse. No salesperson would talk to me and guard…read morephysically blocked me from looking at purses. My girlfriend is not white so I detect some not so subtle racism. Went to the store across the street and was treat well. Would not go to this store unless you meet their racial criteria.

Such a beautiful parfumerie with an extensive range of rare fragrances. There is something for…read moreevery scent hound, regardless of their olfactory preference. This place will enchant you with their choices and displays. Very knowledgeable staff who are very helpful.

Didn't care for it. Guy was rude and I just left. The " experience" was telling them what perfume…read moreyou wear and they pick out a few. I got more help at Bon Marche.

One of the true highlights of our entire Paris trip -- and that is saying something, because we had…read morean extraordinary week. We were among the first through the door and the experience was nothing short of magical. The moment you walk in, the store wraps around you -- you feel less like a customer and more like a guest who has been expected. Unhurried, elegant, and completely unlike anything you will find anywhere else in the world. Chafik was exceptional -- and I want to make sure he is recognized by name, because he genuinely made this experience what it was. Knowledgeable without being overwhelming, warm without being performative. He walked us through everything with such genuine care and enthusiasm that both me and my daughter felt completely at home from the first moment. Never once did we feel rushed -- and in Paris, in a store this sought-after, that kind of patience and generosity of spirit is rare and deeply appreciated. Chafik, you have a gift. The way you shared the history of the store, guided us through the choices, and made the whole experience feel personal and special -- that is not something you find everywhere. It is something you carry with you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I was traveling with my daughter on her very first trip outside the United States, and we left with a custom engraved comb -- her initials, pressed in gold -- that she will keep for the rest of her life. That is not hyperbole. That is what this place does, and that is what Chafik made possible for us. Unique, one of a kind, and deeply Parisian in the best possible sense. If you are visiting Paris and you walk past Officine Universelle Buly without going in, you have missed something. And if you are lucky enough to be welcomed by Chafik, you will leave a little changed.

The absolute most beautiful and delightful experience we had while in Paris. The wait is well worth…read moreit. Once inside the staff are 10/10. They are very detailed about going over every little thing with you making the experience one of a kind. They missed no detail in the shop as well. Would hugh recommend for any visit to Paris.

Detaille 1905 is an "established" yet small fragrance store. As one might imagine, the store was…read morefounded in 1905- which makes it ~112 years old. But they haven't expanded like Diptyque has. I love Diptyque and many other fragrance shops, but they exist in the US and their candles are same whether in US or Paris. I was hoping to venture on a uniquely French olfactory experience. I found Detaille because it happened to be a couple of steps away from the apartment that I was staying in. I went into the store out of curiosity. Their fragrances range from €45 (30ml) to €125 (100ml), and I thought that their candles were particularly well priced at €45. I loved the fresh bamboo candle but ultimately got two of the Mimosa candles. (For Americans- mimosas are actually flowers, not the drinks! I didn't know until then :) ) It is imperative to mention that the reason why my Detaille experience was as positive as it was is due to the shopkeeper, Ms. Celine's, hospitality. She was incredibly kind to explain everything and not at all pushy to buy. When I purchased the two candles, she was embarrassed that the recent summer heat had produced wrinkled textures on the candles' surface. She provided me a discount as a result- I didn't even ask for it. I also bought a 100ml vial of Akuri. I brought my sister to this shop, in our neverending quest for her signature scent. Akuri is sweet and fruity but very subtly so. We spritzed some on our wrist, went on with our day, and the next day went back to Detaille to buy the bottle. When you find a scent that you like, seize it!! They have a website but the store experience is infinitely better :) Also- they are equipped with Duty Free shopping. Here's another example of Ms Celine's hospitality- I misplaced my receipt which is required for the tax refund. I called her from England, and she asked me how I would like to receive my receipt. I told her email is fine, and she emailed me an invoice right away. This shop went above and beyond in service, olfactory tour, uniqueness, and price point. I would highly recommend a stop if you are a fragrance lover! P.S. Ms. Celine is happy to provide fragrance samples so don't hesitate to ask.

From the owner: Parfums de niche, soins de la peau, huiles essentielles, poudres libres et bougies parfumées.read more

Bespoke fragrance, unique scents displayed in beautiful and simple bottles. A perfect gift to…read moremake for a perfumista or for yourself. Price range of colognes from 120 euros up to 295 euros for the exclusive fragrance box(5 years anniversary) The store looks good and they offer the name embossing on the leather case of your purse sized perfume. The only bad note is that i should have get 2 fragrances instead of 1!! Must visit.

I really like this place. It is quite pricy but I'm used to cheaper colognes from the department…read morestores. They have quite a lot of variety to choose from ranging from citrusy to musky. The colognes are for men and women but seem more for men. Some of the sizes come with a free engraved leather pouch for the travel bottle. Came here to buy a gift and they were able to help me find the perfect combination of colognes after I told them what my friend likes. In the far end of the store, on the right side, is a shelf with a bunch of post cards with samples connected. After purchasing a couple hundred dollars worth of cologne, I asked if I could get one for myself to try. I'm picky so didn't want to commit to one without trying for a couple days. I told them which one and they gave me one. Then they went ahead and gave me other samples they thought might interest me and some that were their favorites. Service is great even if you don't speak French. Just have to ask.

This place is located 5 mins walk from the Louvre Museum exit Metro Palais Royal…read more No need to do duty free or detax while there. Just buy all the Parfums and Cologne that you need and ask the owner or the girls working there to give you good discounts. The more you buy the bestter discount you get. If you do not like the hassle to open your luggage at the airports to validate your duty free or detax this is the best route to go. I definitely recommend this place for those who really are into scents and smell good cologn perfums.

Some French perfumes (such as Chanel) are formulated differently in France than in the US, so it is…read morealways worthwhile to buy them locally. This is my favorite place to buy perfume for friends when I visit Paris. The ladies at the shop are lovely and helpful, prices are low, and it is tax free.

This is a smaller location than their Champs Elysees location, but it's still well-stocked. The…read moresales associate was extremely friendly and spoke very good English. He had the items we were looking for, and anything he didn't have he said he could obtain within a day or two. Checkout was easy, and he arranged all the duty free paperwork without an issue. These are excellent writing instruments that will serve you well for year after year, and they have a variety of styles from the classic Meisterstuck to the more modern Starliner. This store is certainly worth a visit!

Great store with great deals for perfumes, etc... There…read moresales team is amazing and greet you with a smile. During my visit, they were offering 30% off which was nearly the same prices Of Duty free stores in the airport

This store had every perfume and cologne imaginable. I visited the store several times. I found…read moresome associates to be very helpful and some did not seem to be interested in dealing with any questions. Specifically, when queried about the newest scents that were most popular, some associates couldn't answer the question decisively. Based on which scents were purchased by most customers, this seemed like a pretty simple question. They were still more knowledgeable than anyone in Duty Free.

The Mecca of beauty. Ok so even if you're not into makeup they have a lot of skin care and body…read moreproducts and perfumes you can browse. This is a world class establishment carrying only the finest products from progressive Korean beauty products to classic French perfumes. The brands source their ingredients world wide such as natural Springs in Japan. Still not convinced to visit? I believe this is the flagship store so it has everything and then some. There's even a little sushi bar inside but makeup on the conveyer belt instead of actual sushi. They're taking the whole consumer experience to the next level. One thing I absolutely adore about this particular Sephora is the amount of helpful employees around the store ready to help you with anything. My only downside is that you cannot use your Sephora insider card from America. Other than that you should totally stop by if you're on Champs Élysées.

I visited this Sephora store in Paris between 5:20 p.m. and 5:50 p.m. During my entire visit, not a…read moresingle staff member greeted me or approached me to ask if I needed assistance. I understand that stores can get busy, but I expected at least a simple acknowledgment or offer of help. As a loyal Sephora customer who spends a significant amount at Sephora stores, I left feeling disappointed by the lack of customer service. A friendly greeting and attentive service can make a big difference in the overall shopping experience. I hope the store places greater emphasis on customer engagement in the future.