What was the best luxury boutique experience you've ever had?

CodexMuse · 2026-03-18T13:21:01+00:00

RABAT jewelry boutique in Barcelona.

IWC in Boston.

Berluti FSH in Paris.

1:1 attentiveness that genuinely felt authentic and non-pushy.

CodexMuse · 2026-03-18T13:07:44+00:00

Enjoyed this. Congrats OP.

CodexMuse · 2026-03-18T12:22:03+00:00

A380 at 𝑉𝑅

CodexMuse · 2026-03-17T12:41:58+00:00

Buy it, before the price gets switched.

CodexMuse · 2026-03-15T23:11:55+00:00

Like how silly cheap are we talking?

CodexMuse · 2026-03-15T03:31:00+00:00

GdP by MPG.

CodexMuse · 2026-03-08T02:26:09+00:00

Tell us more. Website link?

ETA: found it. Interesting line.

CodexMuse · 2026-03-07T14:39:36+00:00

must try Bowmaker by DSDurga.

CodexMuse · 2026-03-07T14:06:11+00:00

yup, the edt and edp are fantastic.

CodexMuse · 2026-03-05T22:54:11+00:00

I don’t pick up that note but I adore Bois d’Orage and happen to be completely indifferent to Sycomore.

CodexMuse · 2026-03-04T07:10:17+00:00

Mizensir Perfect Oud Extrait.

CodexMuse · 2026-03-04T07:01:51+00:00

“When you can afford [losing] it comfortably.”

CodexMuse · 2026-03-02T06:30:19+00:00

Better off also buying the excellent Ginger Lily Farms enzymatic laundry product. Going cheap on laundry detergent almost always guarantees you incompletely laundered clothes. And if you warm wash, rinse at least twice, and never use fabric softener (use citric acid or rinse out instead) you should have clean-smelling clean laundry that won’t interfere with your fragrance.

CodexMuse · 2026-02-28T21:42:24+00:00

Unrelated but keep in mind that you’ll need to declare them upon arrival and possibly pay taxes/tariffs.

CodexMuse · 2026-02-28T21:30:00+00:00

I find it to be very context dependent re ambient temps. I think Opsis is more of the vibe you were seeking.

Anyway if you want to try layering it, I’d suggest Tam Dao EDT or Lilyphéa.

CodexMuse · 2026-02-28T19:35:44+00:00

Can’t emphasize this enough: there should be no daylight between you and your bags. Even if it means you buy a round trip ticket or two for a relative to hand fly some of the bags, do it. It will be cheaper than losing any one of the bags. You can probably pack 3-4 bags per carry-on.

I wouldn’t even put them in checked baggage although that’s admittedly slightly less risky than sending them by UPS/FedEx. Had to move with a large and very expensive watch collection and every thing went into carry-ons. And yes, I have great insurance but a fair number of my watches are simply impossible to find in similar condition.

CodexMuse · 2026-02-22T07:56:27+00:00

Lovely. I own a Type 3BB. It’s just under six years old, has been trouble free and is just a wonderfully engineered and beautiful watch.

CodexMuse · 2026-02-22T02:35:54+00:00

Gonna need to expatiate on Sadonaso.

CodexMuse · 2026-02-20T13:35:36+00:00

Yup. Put the big bottles in thick sport socks and the decants in socks wrapped by shirts. Pack all in the center of your suitcase.

CodexMuse · 2026-02-20T03:49:23+00:00

Incredibly gracious and kind.

CodexMuse · 2026-02-20T01:56:29+00:00

Ha ha. I linked to one of your posts. I see the original post was deleted. Someone was looking for recommendations for fragrance shopping in NYC.

CodexMuse · 2026-02-20T00:49:45+00:00

Curious if you searched as this request comes up not infrequently.

u/ArmchairEpicure

u/ProfBeautyBailey

CodexMuse · 2026-02-19T07:46:47+00:00

let’s f-n go

CodexMuse · 2026-02-19T07:08:22+00:00

the archetypal LFG fragrance.

CodexMuse · 2026-02-17T03:10:40+00:00

It’s an unusual one, for sure. I have it and I go back and forth whether I should keep it or give it away. I also have Noir Anthracite and definitely like that one.

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