A scented journey around London

As you'll know I simply adore perfume and loved stopping by some of my favourite places in London last weekend.

My highlight was stopping by Shay & Blue and getting to smell the perfumes in the range that I haven't tried yet - Blacks Club Leather (bit too masculine for me) along with Oud Alif and Suffolk Lavender - both of which I loved!

I did pick up a Jo Loves perfume - which I was planning on doing. See my post HERE. 

Stopping by Les Senteurs was also a must to smell the delicious and much loved Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose and yes it's on the wishlist!

At teeny tiny Bloom Perfumery I specifically wanted to try RIMA XI by Carner as I'm tempted by the Voyage Set. Let's just say I love it! I'm already a huge fan of TARDES see my review HERE.

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Stopping by Diptyque on Marylebone High Street the assistant very kindly gave me some sample vials to try.

We also stopped by Covent Garden and I popped in to try Miller Harris's Rose Silence - it's a beautiful rose scent and now firmly on the wishlist!

We stumbled upon Angela Flanders where I fell head over heels for the new The Columbia Rose Trilogy a simply stunning collection of rose perfumes each one represents a decade of Angela Flanders' Life as a perfumer. 

I didn't manage to stop by Ancienne Ambiance but they recently sent me their very fabulous new Colonia Collection Gift Set* to review which was really kind and I'm enjoying trying them out - expect a review soon!

I also quite by accident came across Perfumer H (Lyn Harris's new line). It's really beautiful. You've guessed it I loved "rose".

Have you tried any of these perfumes?  What's your favourite beauty shops to visit in London?

*PR sample

Surrender to Chance - Perfume Sampling

Surrender to Chance is a new US based Perfume Sampling Service.

It is run by Patty and Lisa who formerly ran the Perfumed Court with Diane.  Diane is still running the Perfumed Court and Patty and Lisa left to set up Surrender to Chance. I have bought several times from the Perfumed Court.

Its a great way to try perfumes before you buy a bottle - you can see whether your really like a scent before buying full size - sample vials range in size and price from half a ml upwards.  The choice of scents is huge! I am going to get Chanel Beige EDT - one I've been lusting over for a while!

They also have a Facebook page you can check out here.

Until 9th April they are offering 15% off using code honeybadgersaysopen (hey that's tomorrow!)

Another company which offers a sampling service is Les Senteurs which is based in London.  If you go to the shop in person they will give you free samples.  You can read more about the sampling service here.


I have also used Lucky Scent another US based company.  They also offer the sampling service although shipping can be a bit pricey.  They also have some amazing gift sets for sale.


Have you tried the sampling service?


p.s. I've just ordered Chanel Beige 3ml spray (including shipping) cost £8.28.  A bottle costs £100 for 75ml.