We made many wonderful retail discoveries in New York, some made an immediate impact and then evaporated, others linger with us long after our return. Le Labo is one of those places that has stayed front of mind. Most importantly this precious fragrance shop in Soho evokes emotion the moment you walk through the door. There is of course the gorgeous smell, the Victorian laboratory meets New York loft styling and the to-die-for Parisian staff. Choose a fragrance you like, decide how much you want and they mix it in front of you, label it with your name and the date, then package it in a understated, chic box and bag. A simple interactive concept presented in a beautiful way, using gorgeous fragrances you want and that won’t find anywhere else.