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At Marie Antoinette in Paris’s Marais, Antonio de Figueiredo brings historic perfume houses and contemporary creators together through stories, personal memories, and sampling on skin.

Founded by childhood friends in 2008, Heaven Scent brings international perfume houses to Oslo with knowledgeable guidance, an evolving selection, and three distinct shops.

Born from the difficulty of ordering perfume from abroad, Bangkok’s SKONX connects international and Thai makers through three stores, ingredient-based staff training, and conversation-led sampling.

Explore Taiwan’s NOSEWAY, from founder Terrence’s vision and its 2019 store openings to international niche perfumes, brand negotiations, staff training, and two Taipei locations.

Opened to the public in 1984 in a house that had served as an importing company’s base, Portland’s The Perfume House was founded by Chris and Christina Tsefalas. Follow the work passed on to family and staff, a selection connecting classics and contemporary niche perfume, and the shop’s approach to sampling and service today.

Founded in Montréal by three brothers, SSENSE grew from an engineering project into a retailer combining data and intuition. Trace its expansion into Everything Else, its fragrance-carrying flagship, and the differences between regional online stores.

After discovering the breadth of perfume while studying in the United Kingdom, Patrick Hui opened Scented Niche in Hong Kong in 2018. Trace its development from Gough Street, its selection of independent brands, and an approach to service that makes time for preferences and sampling.

Photographer Stephanie Matthew opened Aaila in Honolulu after struggling to order niche perfume. Explore its Chinatown setting, international selection, and conversational approach to sampling.