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What to look for in Europe?

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I have two trips planned to different parts of Europe, one this year and one next. This year I’m going to Rome and Naples Italy, Mykonos and Santorini Greece and kusadasi Turkey. Next year I’m going to Liverpool and London in England, hollyhead Wales, Dublin and Belfast Ireland, and Glasgow Scotland. I’m also going to try and add Paris or some part of France into my trip next year. What perfumes that are either local and exclusive to those places or hard to get in the U.S. should I look for there? I love gourmands, white florals and clean scents that lean feminine. Also any body care I should snag that smells good too let me know like lotions or body wash or oils!! I know in Italy they use talc in a lot of their body care which I’d like to stay away from if possible.

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  1. Curlyhen@curlyhen

    For Ireland 🇮🇪.. Cloon Keen when you’re in Dublin (they’re a Galway house but have a store in Dublin). If you are able to squeeze in a visit of the Cliffs of Moher in County Claire, then visit The Burren Perfumery. They make small batch, floral & aromatic artisanal scents (perfume and skincare) based on the local landscape. Hopefully someone Italian will keep us right, but I know the next time I’m there I’ll be visiting a Santa Maria Novella store.

    1. sniff squeak@sniffssqueak

      Oooh perfect I’m so excited!!! Ireland has always been my dream travel destination (my ancestry is irish) so I’d love to bring home something local inspired by the landscape!! That sounds amazing

  2. JessPopps@jesspopps

    In London, I’d recommend Bloom Perfumery near Covent Garden. Really lovely selection, including some niche British houses. It would make a great companion to Liberty as they stock fairly different things.

    1. sniff squeak@sniffssqueak

      perfect thank you so much!! I’ll definitely take a look I can’t wait!! I’ve heard London has some great options!!

  3. MariSmells@mehsmells

    Santa Maria Novella has wonderful scents if you like floral, herby, or woody scents. There's even a tobacco smell that's great. In Greece, check out Korres scents and look up Hondo stores which has a wide variety of scents

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