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Bloom Perfumery's avatar

Thank you so much for mentioning Bloom. Me and the team are greatly honored by your kind words.

It’s such wonderful news that you are reviewing perfumes again.

JT L'Heir's avatar

Your shop is on my must visit list every time I get to come to London. I adore your selection and always have such a great time sampling with your staff.

Simone Samba's avatar

“some perfumes are smells, some are music and some are souls”. This is such absolute truth. Which is why we can’t seem to let go… as if the music is not so splendid enough and even the curiosity of smells is great fun, but when we find the souls it’s life changing, life giving. Deeply rewarding and I’m so grateful they exist!!

Maciek “Matt” Kołat's avatar

I am visiting Bloom next Tuesday and would love some recommendations on what to try ☺️☺️☺️

Maciek “Matt” Kołat's avatar

Would you be willing (or allowed!) to publish a list of Oksana’s favourites and People’s Favourites?

Patrick Snook's avatar

A joy in the morning to find this review. My wife and I fly in and out of London, when visiting family, and even if we only have a day spare, a Bloom visit is one of our favorite things to do. It’s in a great spot to idle a whole day on foot, and we have often done that. And yes, samples are fun (particularly if like us you only do carry-on luggage). Looking forward to hearing what you took home. Incidentally, any nifty suggestions for storing and organizing multiple sample tubes?

Luca Turin 🇮🇹🇪🇺's avatar

I personally go for the system known as Maximum Entropy Disaster.

Rachel K. Ng's avatar

How lovely 😀

AlecMolloy's avatar

I happen to be travelling to London next week. Thanks for the great headsup. 🙏

Olgadottir's avatar

Can't wait to read about your finds!

Notes On Useful Beauty's avatar

Looking forward to your reviews of these cutting edge scents!

Christina Loff's avatar

Very excited to read about the 19 samples you walked away with!

J M's avatar

You should visit Parfumarija in Dublin if you get a chance.

Katrei's avatar

Thank you! I'm in London once every year or two, and did not know about Bloom. (I know Les Senteurs, but am not always in that part of town.) This has gone on my itinerary for my next trip.

Jo Gunn's avatar

The exquisite Rose garden and now this incredible sounding shop. I need to visit this city! Can you please share some other ‘must experience’ London scent destinations?

thesmellofhoneysuckle's avatar

Now in my top three. Thank you for the music and the soul. Sadly agree about the Italians.

Carla's avatar

Wow thank you. I’m a little overwhelmed! Excellent classification - smells, music, souls.

Hilly's avatar

Love Bloom. Did you sample any Anna Zworykina that were new to you?

Ida's avatar

Interesting, some Russian brands are still making it through the sanctions' firewall?

Ida's avatar

Now I have to fly to London!

Charlotte's avatar

I will aim to visit during the week when maybe they are not so busy.