The best perfumers in the world are the French, and this shop is a testament to that…read more They sell rare to find perfume brands, as well as delicious fragrant candles and all that you might want to create a lovely atmosphere at home. The carry limited editions like the Frederic Malle perfume chest, they only produced 500 of this around the world, and it contains 15 perfumes in a beautiful box worth keeping. It's a little treasure and the kind of place where you can find a unique scent.

Since the last review is over 4 years old, I thought I'd add a more updated review since the old…read moreones do not reflect the new reality. I'll start by saying that this was the biggest disappointment I've had when it comes to perfume shops in London. And, this is a shop, undeserving of the name perfumery. You can do much better. Some of the attitudes are in need of repair, they do not offer you free samples even after a purchase, they do not offer full refunds on legitimate returns (unopened merchandise returned the next day), and they have no clue about their own stock of perfumes or perfumes in general. That's the short story. The most important thing is, there are 3 places in and around London which are way better. Bloom in Covent Garden, Jovoy in Mayfair and Roullier White in East Dulwich. My suggestion: skip this jailhouse and go to any of the aforementioned 3 for you will be led to the promised land. Here you will be treated with distaste, mishandled with care and rushed out the door. The lack of enthusiasm for perfume is at the root of all of this. The judgement of a customer dressed casually (expensive-casual no less) instead of in a (less expensive) suit is poor judgement. Apparently, not all money is equal in this sad, outdated snobbery of a perfumery. You've been adequately warned. ***Note to store management: I've spent in excess of £1,000 elsewhere since arriving in London so rest assured, I have the money. A leather jacket does not equal thief, especially when suspected thief's jacket cost him £1,500. That's a little more expensive than most suits. Just a little education to counter your ignorance.

After walking around London for a bit, it's nice to freshen things up and restore my nose to the…read morescent of my morning perfume. Since, I'm usually picky about the scents that I purchase, this shop is perfect for helping me sort out my scent. I choose between blends that have a citrus, wood, floral, rosy, etc. flare and can even put it in the lamp of my choice. Although the shop is small, its packed with delicious scents for men, women and even your home!

A visit to Flores London in St. James was a great experience, with a timeless atmosphere that…read morereflects classic British perfumery. The scent I tried felt elegant and balanced, with soft floral rose notes that would suit both men and women. It has a romantic, versatile character that works well for couples or gift-giving. The scent feels luxurious without being overpowering, and has a subtle charm that lasts well throughout the day.

Floris is the premier perfumery in London, having established itself in 1730, and has prided itself…read moreon excellence since that time. Floris has a store across the street from Fortnum and Masons where the entire range of its fragrances are available. Scents range from floral to sweet, and smoky to citrusy. Floris counts King Charles among its clients, and carries the royal warrant. His mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II was also a customer. I own 3 colognes from here and love each of them.

Appealingly packaged, deliciously-fragranced beauty products from Sicily. Including bath milks,…read morebody lotions and gorgeous scented candles. You can start-out by buying a £3 miniature, if you don't want to blow the budget, or if you need a mini gift or stocking filler. Almond milk and pomegranate are just two of the alluring choices. It's their first shop in the UK; a great place to go if you're looking for something different.

Lovely cushion covers and pillows, as well as fantastic all-linen fringed towels in three sizes and…read moretwo designs.

Okay so I wuvvvvvvvvv Jo Malone. I think I have like 6 scents plus bathroom spray, and two…read morecandles. As an american, I am used to buying out of bloomingdales but after walking by the Jo Malone store in Chelsea I knew I had to go in. Was greeted with a glass of champagne and I was ready to explore. A full store of Jo Malone. They had a wide array of gift sets and a huge display of samples. I was ready to buy one of the standard new scents and a candle when Jonathan stopped me. I was looking at a set of large colorful bottles that I had never seen in the states before. Jonatha then unloaded his story / sales pitch on me about some guy going to the foothills of the himilayas to get tea leaves and decided to use in cologne. The whole line was inspired by different types of tea and actually infused real tea leaves. Apparently, Jo Malone has a 5 year patent on this concept. Only 5 stores cary this new line. They are all in London and this is one of them. I ended up with the midnight black tea cologne. It is absolutely intoxicating.

Jo Malone has very simple and refined fragrances. The scents are decadent and intoxicating. My…read morefavorite scent is Pomegranate Noir which is distinctive, seductive, and modern. You can purchase your favorite scents in colognes, oils, soaps, candles, sprays, and diffusers. Love the products, branding, and beautiful gift packaging. For wonderful room fragrance, I prefer the candles versus the room diffusers. The cable has a more powerful and amazing scent. www.jomalone.com

This is a review for the optician downstairs. The arm fell off my reading glasses due to a loose…read moreand subsequently lost screw. I previously went to an optician at the corner...where they wanted 55 pounds (!) for a screw plus they needed my glasses for hours. How pathetic. Boots was so kind, and did it for free and in 5 minutes.

Decent Boots with the usual set up of fragrances, personal care items, coolers with sandwich/drink…read moredeals and everything you need to achieve a better life through pharmacology. When my allergies were acting up, this Boots was practically heaven sent.

Quality/Quantity - Upscale department store. I am sure it will be hard to compete against…read more Lots of expensive upscale brand names, many I am not familiar with. But also many "American" brands. See their website for all they sell. Atmosphere - Open 7 days a week from 10am to 8pm and on Sundays from 11:30am to 6pm. Good size department store, almost like a maze...? Not sure if it is due to an older building or done intentionally to make you walk the entire store (think Ikea). Or it could have just been me since they have a bar here and I got confused/lost my sense of direction... Service - Okay. I am always in favor of businesses with bars. My wife shops and I drink. And she can bring her bags to me to watch so she doesn't have to carry them; win/win! Price - 4 to 7 pounds a beer at the bar; reasonably priced for an upscale department store. I did ask what my wife bought, but honestly I prefer not to know. :) Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2003 with your 8+ locations and 9+ restaurants/bars.

Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge remains a quintessential destination for luxury shopping in London…read more Situated just steps from Harrods, this iconic department store offers a curated selection of high-end fashion, beauty, and gourmet products across its multi-level space.

Tips: - The foodhall is worth the visit. Enter from Oxford…read moreStreet. - Candy is on the lower ground level. - If you come here around Christmas, the Christmas section is lovely. I was in London in December 2013. I visited a bunch of department stores. Part of me was curious about how they are set up versus how the flagship department stores in Canada were set up. I visited the flagship Selfridges store on Oxford Street. Rest in peace to the flagship Eaton's store in Winnipeg that I frequented often when I worked across from it. I also miss the flagship Hudson's Bay stores in Toronto and Winnipeg. I will toss in the flagship Simpsons store that preceded the Hudson's Bay. I stayed in South Kensington. There was a bus stop steps away from the hotel and around the corner from Gloucester Road station. I took the 74 Putney bus that got me to this store. I could have also taken the underground to Piccadilly Circus, but the walk would have been a bit longer. I wasn't sure how much damage I'd do here! I entered the store from Oxford Street, which gets you on the ground level. I remember seeing sushi on a convenor belt to my left. It was cool. It was Yo! I'm glad that this eatery is still around. You can dine here or do takeout. I entered the foodhall. I was so happy. I saw cupcakes, oysters, caviar, and more. Everything looked fancy and yummy. The ground floor had a beauty section and a pharmacy. This store is large. It's the second-largest department store in London, behind Harrods. I spent most of my time on the lower ground level. It's where the candy, wine, and cookshop sections are. I love candy and confections. I saw everything from macarons and chocolate malt balls, to fancy bourbon and wine. I bought some chocolate bars. They were perfect to hand out to colleagues. They were also Christmas-themed. I got milk and dark chocolate varieties. They were delicious. This floor also had a cinema. I didn't check it out. I was too busy visiting the technology and stationery sections. I was so happy on this floor. I spent the most time here. I did check out the women's clothing, which occupies levels 2 and 3. There was a lot of designer clothing. It didn't suit my casual, cheaper style. I loved coming here just before Christmas. It was festive and fun. The Christmas section was enjoyable to peruse. I have fond memories coming here. I hope to return someday. This store is over a century old and I'm pleased that it continues to endure. (49)

This place is beautiful and can be compared to a Saks store. On our visit, it was really packed and…read morecrowded since everyone was trying to get their holiday deals. Plus, it is beautiful during the holidays. The store has a total of 4 floors with a huge Jellycat Fish and Chip pop-up on the top floor. If you are here for that, be prepared to wait since it is a 2 1/2 hour wait. There is also a walk-in line if you were unable to create a reservation. Merch here is on the pricier side but if you are looking for something trendy, you can definitely find it here. Plus, there are a few food and snack locations if you get hungry while shopping your hearts away.

My beauty haven!!! Staff are very helpful and genuine, with a vast knowledge of every single beauty…read moreproduct available... Space NK house hard to find products that are not available in most stores. Products from Aromatherapy Associates, best smelling creams and candles known to man & wrinkle battering ointments to the most stunning perfumes, also not readily available in most stores. Just perfect! If only I had more money!!

I have been customer for years because of that great range of different products but their customer…read moreservice (Shannon and Anna) was unbelievably bad!

Harrod's is a London icon and a premier luxury department store and it is a shoppers dream. This…read morestore is massive and its known for the fabulous food hall, extravagant luxury goods, and it attracts roughly 15 million visitors per year. Harrod's also features a afternoon tea in The Georgian and it costs about $96.00 US dollars per person. We were here many years ago but I still remember the experience. It was very busy inside and we walked around for a couple of hours just looking and taking in all the beautiful products that were for sale. The architecture of the store is a stunning. We bought some souvenirs, and I also bought a purse and wallet while visiting. We loved taking pics with the life size Harrod bears. I had never been in such a majestic and exquisite store seeing so many luxury items. This store is definitely geared towards the elite and uber rich but we still managed to have a really good time. Service was ample although most of the employees we encountered were very busy hustling to locate items for anxious shoppers. A must visit while you are in London, just don't drop all your cash here.

Is this a store or a mall? That was the controversy within our family after we visited. We all…read moreagreed that it was a huge space. There are separate stores each by brand or category. They have everything from clothes to appliances to electronics to furniture. You have to pay for each items at the location and in some instances you get a bag with that store's name on it, and in others, you get a Harrods' bag. One the lowest floor are the food options, including a grab and go style cafe, a sit down food court, again with many different restaurant concepts, but all within one space, and a bakery. The entire thing is a site for the eyes and consumerism at its finest. The bathrooms are clean and things were clearly labeled. We all also agreed that this was an experience for sure!