The Perfume Trail on Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris
Guerlain Vendôme (356 rue Saint-Honoré): Devoted exclusively to perfume, the Guerlain boutique offers more than 110 fragrances. Discover the perfume cellar and enjoy personalised advice in a private salon for two at the back of the shop: a chance to experience a Parisian house founded in 1828.
Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday 10 am–7 pm, Thursday and Friday 10 am–8.30 pm, Saturday 10 am–7 pm, Sunday 11 am–7 pm.
From the hotel: 7 minutes’ walk
Information: guerlain.com/fr/fr-fr
Dior Concept Store (384 rue Saint-Honoré): A concept store showcasing the brand’s collections.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am–7.30 pm, Sunday 1.30–7.30 pm
From the hotel: 7 minutes’ walk
Information: https://www.dior.com/fr_fr
Ex Nihilo (352 rue Saint-Honoré): An intimate, elegant luxury perfumery, between modernity and timelessness, working with new talent since 2013.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am–7.30 pm
From the hotel: 3 minutes’ walk
Information: fr.ex-nihilo-paris.com
Diptyque (330 rue Saint-Honoré): A Parisian house since 1961 (boulevard Saint-Germain), Diptyque specialises in refined eaux de toilette.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10.30 am–7.30 pm
From the hotel: 1 minute’s walk
Information: diptyqueparis.com
Jo Malone (326 rue Saint-Honoré): Founded in London, Jo Malone has since opened in several Paris neighbourhoods. It stands out for its bottles engraved with a lace design, because a product’s beauty also lies in its container.
Opening hours: Daily 11 am–7.30 pm
From the hotel: 1 minute’s walk
Information: jomalone.fr
Serge Lutens (324 rue Saint-Honoré): With a resolutely modern vision, this newcomer to rue Saint-Honoré explores less common territory with its “black collection” and amber fragrances.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10.30 am–7.30 pm
From the hotel: 1 minute’s walk
Information: sergelutens.com
Penhaligon’s (209 rue Saint-Honoré): Stepping into the shop takes you back three centuries to the atmosphere of a 19th-century English barber’s. So British.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am–7.30 pm
From the hotel: 1 minute’s walk
Information: global.penhaligons.com
Fragonard (207 rue Saint-Honoré): A breath of Provence in Paris greets you at the Fragonard boutique, which offers quality perfumes at affordable prices.
Opening hours: Daily 10 am–7.30 pm
From the hotel: 1 minute’s walk
Information: fragonard.com/fr/boutique/st-honore
Le Labo (203 rue Saint-Honoré): Unlike its neighbours, Le Labo promotes an art of living and sets out to show that every fragrance is unique, with a team inspired by New York.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am–7 pm
From the hotel: 1 minute’s walk
Information: lelabofragrances.com
Byredo (199 rue Saint-Honoré): Combining perfume, candles, skincare and leather goods, this brand-new boutique, opened at the end of November, brings a Nordic touch. The house was founded by Swede Ben Gorham in 2006.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am–7.30 pm, Sunday 12–7 pm
From the hotel: 1 minute’s walk
Information: byredo.eu/
Roger & Gallet (195 rue Saint-Honoré): Since reopening in June, Roger & Gallet lets you choose your eau de toilette or eau de Cologne after a personalised consultation, in its brand-new pastel-coloured boutique.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10.30 am–7.30 pm
From the hotel: 1 minute’s walk
Information: roger-gallet.com/fr-fr/
Ex Voto Paris (149 rue Saint-Honoré): Sensuality, subtlety, beauty and design come together at Ex Voto Paris, which offers home fragrances and products for luxury establishments.
Opening hours: ?
From the hotel: 9 minutes’ walk
Information: exvotoparis.com