A Nice Shop

One of the many books I have on Lisbon and on Baixa is called "Old Lisbon Shops", which is a reference book on old shops in the city center (I bought it second hand the other day for 5 euros :-) ). One of the shops mentioned there, and which I have meant to write about for some time, is Perfumaria Alceste, and old time perfumer.

The reason I like it is not because it is simply old, but because perfumes are made and combined there, we can have one tailored to ourselves! It is quite an experience to go through so many different scents, trying to figure out what combines best with what, and for what time of the year ... of course the lady working there knows of the business and makes her (good) suggestions.

Perfumes are sold in containers of various sizes, prices range from few euros up, which makes them much cheaper than brand products sold throughout the world. Make Perfumaria Alceste a visit, it is worth it! Who knows you find there presents for the whole family :-)

Just another thing ... the book I have still locates the shop at Rua da Prata 173, but it is now located at Rua da Conçeição 185, the street crossing Baixa with tramline 28.