After taking a scent workshop in 2022, I still get compliments on the custom fragrance I created…read morewith the team's support. Maak Lab is one of Portland's best brands. Surprisingly, many locals are unaware of them, which is both a great thing (for loyalists) and shocking (given how incredible the products are). I recently stopped back in Maak Lab to update some of my scents, and I was so thankful that the Dafodyl is still in stock. There is something for everyone here, and you're bound to learn more about what scents work for you. I remember my first experience here in 2021 when I realized I am a "green" scent guy. This has been very helpful in my journey to collect more scents to wear, especially when traveling. You should also have this support! Maak curates dozens of products for notable brands and businesses in Portland. When you stop by here, I guarantee you'll be impressed by the connection to some of your favorite establishments. You can even purchase soaps, scents, candles, and many other products that brands you love to create with Maak. I still enjoy knowing that the Knot Springs soap I love is something I can purchase for home. Support local, and keep returning to the excellent Maak Lab team.

I 100% recommend taking the fragrance workshop! It's a really interesting creative experience -…read moreboth super hands on and informative. I went with two of my gfs and we had a wonderful time smelling SO many smells, learning about the history of fragrance, and making our own scents! I was pleasantly surprised at how challenging it was to nail the scent I was going for (strawberry pastry lol) and I would absolutely go back again to make something new. If you're considering it, def do it!

if you're a white person, you'll probably have a better experience here than any poc…read more visited here recently after having them on my radar for awhile, and the it was a unique experience, love the concept, but customer experience wasn't the best. i came in first to an empty store and i was the only customer, then shortly after, a white couple came in. i felt like the shop keeper immediately stopped helping me and diverted all her attention to the couple, mainly focusing on them. she helped them until they had made a purchase and left the store until she went back to helping me (which took awhile, and i felt very neglected). i left with some samples but they're the vial kind without the ability to spray. maybe i should've asked, but i wish they could have warned me before i paid for them. now that i have them, i can't twist the caps off. also reading reviews about how some people received free samples on their first visit but i didn't rubs me the wrong way. possible discrimination maybe? when i called the store to ask if i can bring the vials back and have them help me transfer to a couple atomizers i have at home, they said no. not the best interaction so far. now i have 4 samples i paid for at $6/$8 each that i can't even use. marie-marie downtown gives spray samples and i've always been treated fairly there.

I had the good fortune to be in SW Washington for a few weeks in January and to discover Fumerie…read moreParfumerie in Portland. I have a modest collection of about 225 bottles at home. To be honest, I believe I visited their shop more often than I went to the grocery store! I was so happy to finally be able to walk into the shop, sample a wide variety of fragrances, and carry out my purchase the same day! YES!! No more blind buys! Fumerie Parfumerie is a cozy, quintessential PNW perfume bar with a curated fragrance list that is best-in-class for niche and indie scents. They have become my go-to source for fragrance from lines like Naomi Goodsir, Tauer, Slumberhouse, Profumum Roma, Papillon, Imaginary Authors, Voyages Imaginaires, and Hima Jomo, just to name a few. You will be well taken care of by their scent-tenders - and they make everyone, from perfume newbies to seasoned collectors, feel at home. They are a best kept secret when it comes to mail order! Thank you, Fumerie Parfumerie for your great selection, your amazing website, fast and free shipping, and for carrying scents that everyone should get their nose on. I will definitely make time to visit you whenever I'm back in the Pacific Northwest and will be sending you my new wish list very shortly.

I was in a few months ago and I was completely thrown to the wall at how the management here treats…read moretheir employees. The poor girl was getting yelled at for just going to the bathroom!!! I don't think the manager knew I was still there, but it left a sick feeling in my stomach when I left at how poorly these people are treated!!! The customer service, though was great! She was very patient with me and fully helped me with all of my questions. Also, they had this Arbonne junk which uses multi-level marketing!!! I don't know what kind of 'college' this place is, but something smells fishy here. I wouldn't support them, based on how they treat their employees

I visited the Apothecary Shoppe for the first time today, and I am a fan! I am an equine massage…read moretherapist, and I am making my first foray into adding essential oils to my practice. From the minute I walked in to the (clean, well-organized) shop, I felt very welcome. The lady manning the counter (whose name I have forgotten! But she was so wonderful) was so helpful, and provided me with advice and helped me save some money on my oils by making suggestions on similar oils and blends. Admittedly, prices are on the high side (which is why this is four stars instead of five), but I feel like the quality of the oils is high, and the quality of the service was excellent. And my equine clients are already loving my new blend. I will definitely be back!

The family proprietors of this elegant shop are warm, lovely, helpful, and professional and know…read morehow to procure premium quality products from Turkish and Middle Eastern artisans. I bought a set of their linen towels a few months ago and am grateful every time I take a bath. My colleague mentioned that she purchased towels from Indigo Traders 20 years ago and they're still in great condition; only softer. I suppose I could cheap out and continue buying commercially sold towels from conglomerate box stores, but I know I'd pay way more for degraded, chlorinated cotton over 20 years if I skimped on delight.

Stopped in today while we happened to be in this new (to us) area. The store is absolutely gorgeous…read moreand features stunning textiles, home goods, spices, and soaps. The owner was very friendly & suggested we try their olive oil + za'atar spice blend with some como bread from the bakery around the corner. That's my perfect kind of snack, so I did exactly that and am here to report back that it is in fact delicious! Very special to find these imported goods & I find food shared from all over the world to be the most special thing in life. Will be back for some gorgeous bedding when my kids aren't so young & we can have nice things last longer than a week lol.

A beautiful store! I don't know how I found out about this one--it didn't come up when I did a…read moresearch for children's stores in Portland (maybe because it is in Tualatin) but I'm glad it somehow showed up on my socials (stop listening to me, Meta). This shop is located in Bridgeport Village Shopping Center, an open air mall in Tualatin, and though there's not parking right in front of it there's plenty of parking kind of around the corner. They have some truly lovely stuff here. There was one brand called Viverano that caught my eye almost as soon as we walked in and I'm not sure if I should be glad or not that my daughter has gotten close enough to aging out of their size range (their biggest size is 18-24) because their cardigans on display here were gorgeous. And adorable!! They carry children's clothes in a higher range of sizes than some kid's stores, I think. In addition to clothes there are some toys and kid-related things like plates, books, and so on. I found a great dress for my kiddo and I can't wait to see her in it; although it says it's a 2T, and she's in the 95th percentile or higher for height and weight, this is super big on her so I'll try it again when she's closer to two. They had some really cute spring dresses when we were here but I restrained myself. The staff here was really welcoming and friendly, and sweet with their little clients. I was really pleased with my experience here. In checking out their website, I see that they specifically mention that if you purchase online they are happy to run your purchases out to your car so that you don't have to find a spot and lug in your littles. That is so helpful and if I was living in Oregon right now that would be a big attraction to me. As it is, I will be following them on social media and keeping an eye on their sales.

Didn't make it more than 6 minutes in the store... while the selection is in line with what I would…read morenormally be inclined towards buying, the interaction was off putting and flat out rude. Upon entering, my husband gave a warm greeting to the sole employee by saying "Hi! How are you?" To which she simply glared and continued her phone conversation. Ok, strike one. As we perused, her convo became increasingly more apparent that it was a personal call and not work related. She was booking and adding additional treatments to her HAIR APPOINTMENT!! No "give me a minute and I will assist you", "if you need any help with anything just let me know!", or even a "Hi! Welcome to Le D Bug!"... second strike. She just continued to look annoyed and oblivious to the customers wandering the store in general (we were the only ones present outside of herself). This was the last strike. It was uncomfortable so we ultimately left. She once again made no move to say "bye", "thank you", "eff you", literally NOTHING. They have a decent amount of nontoxic options, a mix of cute and cheesy clothing. Leans more towards girls than boys but that's merely based on my 5 mins inside. Your lack of CS, human decency, or even personable interaction cost you a nice hefty sale. I'll trek down to the Pearl next time...

This place is such a treasure. You must go. It is a kind of time machine. Within the doors, you…read morewill find lost and rare fragrances, new scents to discover, it's a relaxed vibe too-maybe you'll even feel like you left Portland for a second! The Perfume House offers a completely authentic experience every time I visit. I love the sort of quirky opulence to it's facade but also it's interiors.... Mark and the others really demonstrate the kind of unpretentious old-world relationship-based customer service that simply does not exist anywhere else that fine fragrances are sold in this city. Ten years I'm going here: I have never left in a worse mood than when I showed up-including during COVID TIMES! It's a definite mood booster and a top gem of Portland Oregon.

This place is off of Hawthorne. Street parking. Endless selections of colognes and parfumes. I went…read morein looking for something that smelled like Le Labo Santal 33. These two were pulled, and the Papyrus Moléculaire by Maison Crivelli is the one! In my opinion it smells better than santal 33! Highly recommend checking this place out if you're a perfume addict like me or simply looking for your first signature scent. Staff is very friendly and informative on their products. 30ML is $100 and the $100ML is $300.

I love soaps and Portland indeed is a great place to find and buy soap. Located at the Portland…read moreSaturday Market, Rileyville Soap is a wonderful find! Leslie Riley offers a great selection of beautiful soaps that last a long time and are made with quality ingredients. I have sensitive skin and I found her soaps to be non-irritating and gentle on my skin. The lavender oatmeal won my heart with it's calming scent and bits of oatmeal in the soap. When you have the chance stop on by and pick out your favorites which also are all priced fairly and that just makes these soaps a must buy!

Clean and colorful store. My kiddos went bananas in here, so def recommend one adult watching…read morekiddos while you shop. Yes, Beanstalk is a bit on the pricier side in terms of consignment stores, but I did find a number of goodies for each of my kiddos from PJ's to swim wear to toys. I loved the shoes, rain boots, and rain gear selection they had and lots of Hanna Anderson, Columbia, and like clothing. Friendly staff. I would def recommend a stop here. *Street parking

Beanstalk has some frustratingly limited hours, making it difficult to patronize on the regular…read more(especially during the work week!), but when you do manage to get in the door, there's some fantastic treasures to be found here. Although it is primarily a consignment children's clothing store, you'll also find no shortage of wonderful, analog toys to plant the seeds of imagination in your little ones, in the hope that they'll sprout into clever, intelligent, fully-functioning, not-screen-addicted adults! This must be a conscious choice, because I could find nary an electronic device anywhere in the shop! Big kudos from me on that point alone! As for the clothing, let's just say, you're spoilt for choice. While some of the items are a little on the pricier side than I would like for a consignment shop, the quality of the clothing here is impeccable: clean, well-organized, and a healthy variety of sizes and styles. Everything you could need for any age, from newborn and toddler, up through the early grade school years: shirts, pants, dresses, hats, coats, shoes (TONS of shoes!), costumes, and all sorts of accessories! There's also a small selection of baby stuff in the back, including cribs, swings, and a host of different devices that I have no clue as to their function, but will assuredly be learning about them in the coming months (my wife is due next month)! In the last year, I have come to learn that shopping for a new child sucks, mostly because there is a dearth of places that have any quantity of clothing and accessories, outside of the big box stores, which I would prefer not to frequent, if possible. Thankfully, Beanstalk is here to pick up the slack, but you DO have to make an effort to get here during operating hours, particularly if you work during the week: Saturday (from 10am to 5pm) is your only real available option.