Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian will introduce his perfume line, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, at the Space NK store at 8 Broadwick Street in Soho on Wednesday, 8 September from 4 to 6 pm. The event is free, but you must book a space by calling 020 7734 3734.
Amouage ~ shopping for perfume in London
Amouage perfumes have been available in London for several years, via small counters in Harrods and Selfridges. Fab as these stores are, they’re crowded and busy — not the best environment to take in the finer points of what are pretty darn expensive perfumes.
It’s therefore not surprising that Amouage has opened its own standalone boutique, and equally unshocking that the new shop is in the swanky shopping area that Annick Goutal chose for its London flagship.
(There’s a hint of lèse-majesté in the fact that the block housing Amouage is currently shrouded in scaffolding, so that the new shop peeps out between padded poles. It doesn’t make for the best photo-opportunity.)
The shop’s interior, consisting of two spacious rooms, offers a bright and serene environment for appreciating the scents…
The Perfume Diaries at Harrods, part 2
The Perfume Diaries exhibit next month at Harrods in London will include a number of special events, all free to the public and available on a drop-in basis (except as noted). Events will be held on the 4th floor.
Wednesday 8th September 2010, 12.30pm – 2pm
Jade Jagger for Guerlain – Personal Appearance and Fragrance Signing…
Avery ~ shopping for perfume in London
Avery opened in June 2010. It’s a shop dedicated to niche scents, and as there aren’t many such shops in London (apart from the big department stores), it’s a very welcome addition to the capital’s perfume community.
The name is taken from Avery Row, where the shop is situated, which is a short pedestrianised passage south of Brook Street. The similarity of ‘Avery’ to ‘aviary’ provides the shop’s whimsical presentation. The window displays are caged enclosures with perfume bottles on perches; there are artificial birds ‘flying’ in the interior, and birdsong trills in the background. Perfumes can be sprayed on black feathers (a surprisingly effective way to get an impression of a scent), although traditional cardboard strips are available for those allergic to feathers…
Perfume meet & greet: Jennifer Aniston at Harrods
Actress Jennifer Aniston will be at Harrod’s in London on Wednesday, 21 July to launch her debut perfume, Lolavie:
Jennifer Aniston’s Debut Fragrance will be sold exclusively in Harrods from Weds 21st July…