Thread: Shopping for scents in person

I can find the Clubman scents fairly easily, and that's why they dominate my cologne rotation. However, I'd like to try some of the more exotic/expensive ones I see mentioned online, like the Dominica Bay Rum, Caswell Massey and Taylor's of Old London.

I'm a short train ride from New York. Are there any shops in NYC or New Jersey that have a good selection of men's shaving items?

Memory serves, there's a place in NYC that has some of the higher-end ones but I can't find it online yet.

Hey FD,

You have many options in the City - one of the best selections in the country. Head up Madison Ave. to about 72nd (give or take a few blocks) and check out Penhaligons. Great scents and unlike the typical Dept store fare. My favorite

The flagship Saks store has a pretty good selections of scents (Castle Forbes, Floris, Creed, etc).

Look up Cambridge Chemists on line. They just moved. I wanna say they're at 65th and Lex, but I could be wrong.

In the 60s , also on Lex is Pasteur's RX (sp?). They also have a store at 34th and I wanna say Park. They carry Taylors, DR Harris, Trumper, etc.

Good luck and let us know what you find!

Jordan

Found a link to the address: http://www.penhaligons.co.uk/ishop/1/shopscr435.html

Address: Penhaligon's
870 Madison Avenue
New York
NY 10021
Telephone: 212 249 1771
Facsimile: 212 249 3339
E-mail: ByrequestUSA@Penhaligons.com

Location: Between 70th and 71st Street

Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 10am to 6pm
Sun 12noon to 5pm.
We will be closed on Sundays from
June 1st until mid-September.

I promised my son we'd take a train ride. I guess I can kill 2 birds with one stone. And hopefully he won't be the bull in the china shop so I can get in and out without hassle.

Originally Posted by fdoosey

Found a link to the address: http://www.penhaligons.co.uk/ishop/1/shopscr435.html

Address: Penhaligon's
870 Madison Avenue
New York
NY 10021
Telephone: 212 249 1771
Facsimile: 212 249 3339
E-mail: ByrequestUSA@Penhaligons.com

Location: Between 70th and 71st Street

Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 10am to 6pm
Sun 12noon to 5pm.
We will be closed on Sundays from
June 1st until mid-September.

I promised my son we'd take a train ride. I guess I can kill 2 birds with one stone. And hopefully he won't be the bull in the china shop so I can get in and out without hassle.

LOL, Leave the kids outside. The store is about 12ft long by 4ft wide. But they have some truly great stuff. The staff is excellent to boot.

Jordan

Originally Posted by jnich67

LOL, Leave the kids outside. The store is about 12ft long by 4ft wide. But they have some truly great stuff. The staff is excellent to boot.

Jordan

I would, but he's 3. Guess I'll be carrying him or going alone. Although the prices I saw will keep me at bay for a while...unless they have other stuff less pricey.

They are on the pricey side, but try on the Blenheim Bouquet and English Fern - let them dry down and see what you think. A small amount does last a long time...I know - enabler

Jordan

Originally Posted by jnich67

They are on the pricey side, but try on the Blenheim Bouquet and English Fern - let them dry down and see what you think. A small amount does last a long time...I know - enabler

Jordan

Now, the obvious silly question, most of these places are willing to let you try a sample on the skin, no? Much like a Macy's will let me come out reeking like a French whore on samples?

I may bring the Mrs if I can't get small samplers to take home...she is not a fan of the Clubmans, claims I smell like an old man. Between those and her granddad's stash (Aqua Velva, and Brut) I guess she might be onto something.

They do allow you to try them on. They also give samples (I think they may need to know you are a serious customer tho and not someone just looking for freebies).

Jordan

Originally Posted by jnich67

They do allow you to try them on. They also give samples (I think they may need to know you are a serious customer tho and not someone just looking for freebies).

Jordan

I can understand that, especially at those prices. I know if I went in I'd walk out with something, but we'll see how insane I go when I get there.