Find Your Signature Scent (or two, or three)
Welcome to The Perfume Shoppe! I’ve been wanting to do a post on this place for a while now and finally it’s time. This place was a random yet wonderful discovery a while back when I decided that I wanted to find a new scent. Although there are scents that I come back to time and time again I like having the option to choose from several depending on the occasion. It’s like having my very own perfume wardrobe. I dragged my hubby along because, well, I decided that he should also approve of my decision, right? After all I want him to love the way I smell!
From the moment we walked in I knew that this was the perfect place for me. I tend to get overwhelmed in department stores and to be honest after a few minutes my eyes begin to water and I start sneezing. Generally I don’t have an issue with allergies, but somehow perfumes in those huge doses irritate me. Entering The Perfume Shop feels like you’ve just walked back in time into a beautiful old library, only instead of books the shelves are stacked with lovely bottles full of delicious fragrances.
As we embarked on a journey to find my perfect scent I could tell Nazrin was really listening to me because we had a lovely conversation about what kinds of scents I usually like and what I’m looking for. First we took our time just picking our favourites. “This one’s too sweet, this one’s not sweet enough”. It was actually quite fascinating figuring out what I liked and what I didn’t. Of course being me, I had walked boldly in with preconceived notions and stated that I didn’t like florals…. Boy was I wrong!
In the end I realized that choosing your perfume can be compared to picking out a perfect bottle of wine or dissecting a complex piece of music.There are so many notes and layers. I quickly realized that on mem I’m not a huge fan of amber and that I actually love floral scents, just really delicate ones. It’s all about learning the terminology and going in with an open mind. Nazrin stood by as I said things like, “This one is too strong or this one is too sweet” and brought out new samples accordingly. After we narrowed the perfumes down to my favourites I applied them to my skin. We all have different body chemistry and what smells great on your best friend might not work for you. It’s so important to spend some time getting to know how the perfume works with you. I love that it’s so individual!
After an extremely informative and really fun experience I wound up falling in love with Eau de Circe by Parfumerie Generale. I’ve since chosen another favourite by Parfumerie Generale, no 13, Brulure de Rose. As perfumes are so specific to the individual, I feel that I can say it reminds me of creme brule which is one of my favourite deserts, so really I can’t go wrong. We’ve all had our nails done or our makeup done or our hair done but this really is another type of pampering that I highly recommend everyone try!
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Michi of Delphina Luxe January 28, 2013 at 4:57 pm
The design of the last bottle in the last image is very beautiful.
I really wish most people took the time to experiment with scents. So often I find myself sickened by people’s choice of cologne/perfume. I can only assume that this is because it either A. doesn’t suit them or B. is just a terrible fragrance.
As for your crème brûlée scent, it sounds delicious!
vintagefrenchchic January 28, 2013 at 5:01 pm
This is so cool! I would love to go to this shop and find my signature scent. One time I bought a bunch of Jo Malone samples on Ebay because there is nowhere around where I live to smell them in person. It was a great way to find the one (OK, the two) I liked the best. I also adore Chanel No 5 Premiere.
Athena Ben January 28, 2013 at 7:20 pm
Thank you for your sweets comment!
I love perfumes so much!
But for myself I like to stick to a specific scent, so when someone smells it somewhere else would think of me!
I am in love with anything musk scented.
xx, A!
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caroline1t January 30, 2013 at 8:07 pm
That sounds perfect! I love musk.
Necole January 28, 2013 at 7:52 pm
I could spend all day shopping for perfume, I love sweet and floral scents! But lately I’ve been loving my Vanilla scented lotions from Bath & Body Works, subtle but still fresh!
Glor January 28, 2013 at 9:16 pm
the bags, oh, the bags! and I love the red dress! xxGlor
Glor January 28, 2013 at 9:20 pm
OMG, I love flowers, LOVE them! these are great shots and I want them all in my home!!!
gongygongs January 28, 2013 at 9:54 pm
amazing! I want my VIP perfurm haha!
love, Gongy
My Fashion S/ash Life January 28, 2013 at 11:34 pm
I love perfumes too, and for years now I always ask my folks to surprise me with a new scent for Christmas. Though every now and again again I get stuck on a particular scent, so far my favourites have been- Gucci- Envy, Romance- R, Lauren, Cherie- Dior- this great one, I dont remember the name of but I will always remember the bottle as it had this huge, engraved dancing fairy…and now its Aura by Swarovski….
Glorinha Rinaldi January 29, 2013 at 12:35 am
love your post, wonderful.
We wish you a great weekend.
Kisses Glorinha.
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Cat in my Bag January 29, 2013 at 1:10 am
Lovely! You must have been so tempted to buy everything! xo
Melissa & Megan @goldonblack January 29, 2013 at 1:12 am
Oh my gosh! The photos are gorgeous !
Diana January 29, 2013 at 4:49 am
I like crystal bottle Russian motives!
Kate January 29, 2013 at 2:04 pm
That bottle is just stunning.
Kate x
blogbehindthelook.com January 29, 2013 at 3:07 pm
I love the bottles they look amazing! Sounds like you had a fun time! x
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caroline1t January 30, 2013 at 8:04 pm
The bottles are pretty spectacular. That super fancy one has been discontinued but I just love it!
Siel January 29, 2013 at 3:37 pm
That’s sounds amazing! I haven’t found my perfect parfum yet and I don’t like sniffing ALL of them in the department stores. Maybe I should go for the individual tour, just like you
I’d love to find my own typical scent
caroline1t January 30, 2013 at 8:03 pm
It’s so much fun because then it’s your very own!
theglamzilla January 29, 2013 at 4:04 pm
I nominated you for very inspiring blogger!
caroline1t January 30, 2013 at 8:02 pm
Thanks so much!!!!
borka January 29, 2013 at 5:04 pm
nice post dear! lovely pictures and place!
Kisses from Miami,
Borka
http://www.chicfashionworld.com
Georgia January 29, 2013 at 5:30 pm
This looks like such a fabulous trip!
Would love to go to somewhere like this amazing shop, it must be the most fantastic smelling shop in the world! Great post sweetie!
Love G xx
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Lyosha January 30, 2013 at 2:29 am
I wish I could be there as well!
cocobolinho January 30, 2013 at 7:50 am
Hi gorgeous!
great post! every women is in love with perfumes:)
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Meghan January 30, 2013 at 11:18 am
Great post! I find it so difficult to find that perfect scent, so glad you got yours!
Meghan
Sam January 30, 2013 at 3:15 pm
I love looking for a nice new scent. I myself have five scents or so I regularly use, depending on what season it is or what kind of ‘things’ I have to do I choose one everyday. My favourites are Abercrombie’s Fierce, Chanel’s Allure Homme Sport and Armani’s Emporio.
xoxo, Sam
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Scent Bound January 31, 2013 at 6:53 pm
The Perfume Shoppe is a great place. If you like Parfumerie Generale, you may like their latest release Djhene. It’s a very interesting creamy scent.
Lexa S. February 1, 2013 at 12:04 pm
I’ve always wanted to go to a shop like this! Thanks for talking about your experience in detail. Its sounds very cool and original. I think it’s nice to step out from the mainstream of big brands and get a scent that really fits you!
moonstone34 February 3, 2013 at 7:39 pm
Great post!!! What an amazing shop! I agree with you, perfume is such a wonderful way to pamper yourself!! I think every women should have a few different scent to choose from.
I don’t know if you’ve check out Kafkaesque blog ( http://akafkaesquelife.wordpress.com ) but she got some really great info about all types of perfume and great tips on how to train your nose.
This is going on my list of places to check out next time I’m Vancouver! There is always so much to see there, never enough time. Those bottles are beautiful!! I think, no I know I would spends hours there and probably to much money!!:o)
miss Margaret Cruzemark February 4, 2013 at 11:55 am
I love parfums. I think when i enter beauty stores I want to smell them all but this is impossible. My parfum for years now is Bulgari Blue.
Best Regards
Miss Margaret Cruzemark
http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/
Teresa February 14, 2013 at 5:24 pm
Perfumes are my favorite! I love the design of that bottle! Beautiful pictures sweetie
XoXo
Teresa
http://www.chicaffordable.blogspot.com