Merz Apothecary

“This is a perfume library. All the ultra niche brands you might’ve never heard of are all here and they offer a lot than just fragrance. They have a wall of soaps from every country ever mainly in Europe, but they have variety. I highly recommend getting the Portuguese soap. It’s very soft and it’s not drying whatsoever. They also do tinctures and make tea blends, and they have a lot of pharmacy favorites that you can get abroad ! Love this place with my entire existence.”

“The most delightful shopping experience — beautifully-packaged soaps and lotions, a fantastic perfume counter, shelves of specialty items from Germany, I could go on but would still fall short. Just go.”

“Two locations: one downtown in the Palmer Hotel and one in Lincoln Square. The Lincoln Square location is more old school and bigger; they have a nice selection of perfumes (especially since Barneys and Asari Gardens closed). If you go to Lincoln Square, Oromo is a nice cafe down the street for a vegan tahini scone or rose latte. The Palmer Hotel location is good for a convenience stop or if you decide to buy a candle or tiny soap while you're traveling for a little indulgence.”

“150+ year old apothecary that feels very European and carries international brands you can't really get anywhere else. You're going to end up buying something interesting here (I don't think you'll be able to go in without buying a single thing, sorry)”