The Perfume Shop

It can be quite difficult buying the right scent, especially if you’re buying for someone else, but on both counts The Perfume Shop are generally a pretty safe bet for who or whatever you’re after. If you’re buying for yourself it’s generally easier to choose as you can go through your choices and try them out on yourself as the perfumes all smell different on each individual. It’s a whole different kettle of fish if you’re buying for someone else, and this is where the staff at The Perfume Shop comes in right and handy. Give them a few minor details, like what they usually wear, or what they’re interested in and somehow the girls can magically pick the perfect scent for mother/​father/​brother/​sister/​boyfriend/​girlfriend etc. It’s a great way to pick a perfect present for a treat or for that special occasion

As other reviewers have said this is a the last bastian of hope for a guy who is looking to get his girlfriend or the special lady in their life a present. I have got plenty of things in this place over the years, and the genius is that you can just buy a voucher and hand it over and somehow come out looking like a thoughtful person. Bonus.
The staff in here are always helpful and polite which isn’t always the case with this kinda place. They can sometimes be a bit stand-​offish and annoying but they’re ok in here if my experiences are anything to go by.
They have all the big brands and tonnes of stuff that I have heard of so you can’t go wrong here.

This is, as Conor has previously said the last bastion of the last minute present for him or her. You’re more than likely going to find a lazy choice around here, whether it be Christmas or a birthday or any other random occasion.
Whenever I run out of scent myself I always give this place a go — you never know, they occasionally have a habit of selling off superb Boss sets for £20 if you get in at the right time.
One issue I have is the sheer number of fragrances you wouldn’t want to touch with a midget on a barge-​pole. Coleen? David Beckham? There are worse but those come to mind immediately.
The worst branding I spotted which was on sale for an absolute pittance was… sweet jesus, Celine Dion. Can you imagine telling your friends and family (if you have any left) that you are wear Au de Canadian squawking wench?

The Perfume shop is every mans last hope for a present if all idea’s have been spent. The shop is just a big counter with every perfume available from all the large brands lying behind the counter. The staff are all well trained and are given positions around the counter so they can advise you about the perfumes they are most acquainted with. There often a lot of special offers on and the staff will always inform you of any deals that might be cheaper for you or come with a free gift. I’ve got a lot of things from here (not very imaginative I know!) as gifts and have never been disappointed with the service I’ve been given.