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Five Unmissable Perfume Boutiques in London

1. Avery Avery is the latest addition to London perfume boutiques. It's pretty central and stocks some high-end niche perfumes that you'll struggle to find many other places.

The Avery window display is currently full of Carthusia perfumes.

2. Les Senteurs Based on Elizabeth Street in Belgravia, Les Senteurs stocks Byredo and Parfumerie Generale amongst others.

It was closed when I stopped by yesterday. I was pining after one tantalising whiff of the Serge Lutens or Frederic Malle that I can see so neatly lined up.

3. Diptyque
Diptyque has some cute little London stores. This one is on Brook Street, currently promoting their great-sounding 'chilly vanilla' Eau Duelle:

Or you could venture to the far end of Marylebone High Street for a teeny tiny Diptyque store.

4. Penhaligon's Penhaligon's stores never lack atmosphere. This oldy-worldy Penhaligon's emporium is also on Brook street in the West End.

5. Annick Goutal
Finally, one of my absolute favourites: Annick Goutal on Bruton Street. This photo was taken earlier this year, and, happily feature my current favourite AG scent — Ninfeo Mio.

Happy shopping.