Duft & Kultur is an opium den but for scent addicts. The shop enthralls like a perfumed buxom embrace. Old Empire apothecary cabinets are heavy with exclusive fragrances from the likes of Serge Lutens, L’Artisan, Penhaligon’s, Creeds, Keiko Mecheri and Le Prince Jardiniere.

Soaps, room fragrances, pomanders and scented candles—Dipthyque, of course, is very well represented—fill every nook and cranny. The teas here are for the discriminating connoisseur; both the teas and perfumes of Mariages Freres are stocked.

The store stocks other cocooning necessities like tiger-striped dressing gowns by Ungaro, though ignore the unexceptional ethnic home decoration. Go straight for the smells. Customer consultation here is intensive so the wait for service may be long. Pity those in the queue behind Duft & Kultur’s demanding metrosexual clientele.