Here's what I know about shopping for Masculine and Unisex frags in the St. Louis Metro Area. Please append!
PLAZA FRONTENAC
Neiman-Marcus
For me, dealing with the Neiman Marcus SAs is unpleasant. I just don't like them. They are at once pushy AND unhelpful. They are friendly enough perhaps, but the phony ennui is too much. Fuck 'em.
However- I found the selection at NM acceptable.
Along with a big Creed selection, they have Annick Goutal plus complete selections of Acqua di Parma, Fresh and Jo Malone. They also had a lot of the unisex Guerlain stuff that's hard to find elsewhere around here- Jicky, Imperiale, etc
Saks Fifth Avenue
The selection at Saks kinda sucks, like that of a typical mall dept store. Lalique and Duc du Vervins is as rare as it gets. I like their associates though- friendly, fun to talk to, more charismatic.
L'Occitane
Don't forget to visit L'occitane while you're at Plaza Frontenac. I love their Vetyver, Eau des Baux and Eau Des Badian. Resonably-priced as well.
WEST COUNTY MALL
Nordstrom's
Small but decent selection mens' frags. Designer stuff with a smattering of higher-end bottles. You can ask for a 1.5ml sample of anything on the shelf. SAs are friendly, but often not in-the-know.
Also- Macy's, Sephora, Perfumania, L'Occitane, Body Shop.
GALLERIA
Dillard's, Macy's, Sephora, L'Occitane.
ST. LOUIS MILLS MALL
Perfume Unlimited
I spent just a few minutes in this store, but it was an interesting few minutes. If I recall correctly, there were a good many older but classic (designer) bottles on display- Rive Gauche, Heritage, etc. Didn't try anything as the guy behind the counter remained on the phone for the duration of my stay. My friends were bugging me to leave with them. You know how that goes! Definitely will pay this place another visit.
Also- Perfumania, Sak's Outlet store (small men's frag selection, somewhat like a higher-end Marshall's).
PLAZA FRONTENAC
Neiman-Marcus
For me, dealing with the Neiman Marcus SAs is unpleasant. I just don't like them. They are at once pushy AND unhelpful. They are friendly enough perhaps, but the phony ennui is too much. Fuck 'em.
However- I found the selection at NM acceptable.
Along with a big Creed selection, they have Annick Goutal plus complete selections of Acqua di Parma, Fresh and Jo Malone. They also had a lot of the unisex Guerlain stuff that's hard to find elsewhere around here- Jicky, Imperiale, etc
Saks Fifth Avenue
The selection at Saks kinda sucks, like that of a typical mall dept store. Lalique and Duc du Vervins is as rare as it gets. I like their associates though- friendly, fun to talk to, more charismatic.
L'Occitane
Don't forget to visit L'occitane while you're at Plaza Frontenac. I love their Vetyver, Eau des Baux and Eau Des Badian. Resonably-priced as well.
WEST COUNTY MALL
Nordstrom's
Small but decent selection mens' frags. Designer stuff with a smattering of higher-end bottles. You can ask for a 1.5ml sample of anything on the shelf. SAs are friendly, but often not in-the-know.
Also- Macy's, Sephora, Perfumania, L'Occitane, Body Shop.
GALLERIA
Dillard's, Macy's, Sephora, L'Occitane.
ST. LOUIS MILLS MALL
Perfume Unlimited
I spent just a few minutes in this store, but it was an interesting few minutes. If I recall correctly, there were a good many older but classic (designer) bottles on display- Rive Gauche, Heritage, etc. Didn't try anything as the guy behind the counter remained on the phone for the duration of my stay. My friends were bugging me to leave with them. You know how that goes! Definitely will pay this place another visit.
Also- Perfumania, Sak's Outlet store (small men's frag selection, somewhat like a higher-end Marshall's).
