Stepping through the door of this cute branch of the famous perfumery – dating to 1870 – is like walking into a floral spray of hyacinths, roses and peonies. The beautifully presented, very fancy bottled perfumes make exquisite gifts. There is another outlet on the ground floor in Harrods.
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