"Historic perfumery established in 1928, offering tours and traditional afternoon tea, showcasing Bermuda's story through scent." - Skye Sherman
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"Selecting a Signature Scent at the Bermuda Perfumery The abundance of tropical flowers and plant life flourishing along Bermuda’s sunny shores makes it a prime location for the creation of fabulous fragrances. The Bermuda Perfumery has been blending essential oils and floral essences into sweet-smelling perfumes, under the Lili Bermuda name, since 1928. Located at Stewart Hall in St. George, visitors can see the perfume-making process, sample different scents, and purchase lavish gifts. All fragrances are developed on the island under the direction of perfumer Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone. Specially blended fragrances represent the natural beauty and floral, citrus, and sea-inspired scents of Bermuda. Whether your fragrance tastes lean toward flirty florals, hints of honeysuckle, or fresh bursts of citrus, there is a scent to suit every body. Exotic concoctions of coconut milk, guava, and sea salt will stir up memories of Bermuda's tropical location. Men’s fragrances include refreshing aromas of loquat and seagrass as well as masculine mixes of warm Bermuda cedar, rosemary, and lavender. A wide variety of products are available for purchase, including perfume, eau de toilette, cologne, body lotion, and shower gel. Can’t decide between all of the enchanting scents? Try a mix of small, sample-size vials."
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"Twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m.,
Lili Bermuda Perfumery
hosts classic English afternoon tea in the gardens of the shop, which is nestled inside the historic Stewart Hall in St. George’s. It's a picturesque spot to indulge in a quintessential British pastime, and all the staples are here: tiered trays of finger sandwiches, tiny cakes, and petits-fours, plus scones with clotted cream, honey, and jam, many of them featuring local ingredients." - Katherine Cusumano
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"Picturesque spot to indulge in a quintessential British pastime
The vibe
Posh
The crowd
Ladies and couples
The drinks
Tea, of course
The food
Petits-fours, scones, and finger sandwiches
The service" - Katherine Cusumano
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"In 1928, when one of Bermuda’s chief exports was the trumpet-shaped Easter lily, a local perfumer started creating scents made with the fragrant flower. More than 90 years later, master perfumer Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone has carried on the tradition at Lili Bermuda Perfumery, a historic perfumery in the Town of St. George’s. Located inside Stewart Hall, a 1730s stone cottage, the dreamy boutique features island-inspired colognes, perfumes, and eau de toilettes, all made onsite with local botanicals. Stop in and say hello: It's likely that Ramsay-Brackstone will be there to help guide your purchase." - David LaHuta
We arrived at Lilli Bermuda on match day. I was so happy that they were open considering many businesses were closed. The staff was 100/10. We were given a tour even though it was not a scheduled tour day. The staff called one of the restaurants we were discussing to see if they were open. It was a wonderful experience and the scents are AMAZING! I walked out with Golden Hour and LOVE it. I will definitely be ordering the largest size they have.
Blair Cross
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This was a delightful experience! Us girls loved the tea, the savory sandwiches and the perfect little sweets. I would recommend this to anyone going to Bermuda. I suggest booking in advance to ensure the reservation. Thank you for taking such good care of us!
CW Johnson
Google
What a wonderful experience! Lili Perfumery is a must-visit when you're in St. George. We visited with the intent to purchase a fragrance for me (to commemorate our annual anniversary trip to Bermuda) but so many of the fragrances were wonderful so I had to buy a few! I also picked up a women's fragrance library and fell in love with a few more scents at home. :) I can't wait to visit again!
Christine Barbato
Google
While cruising to Bermuda last week, I had planned to visit the perfumery in St. George but unfortunately, time would not allow me to do so. I was, however, able to visit the Lili Bermuda store next to the Bermuda Museum. I absolutely just loved this store, the women that worked there was amazing, my only regret was that I did not get her name. I had such a hard time deciding which scent to purchase. At the urging of my husband, I ended up buying Sunkiss along with the Fragrance Library and husband bought Nautilus (all them smell wonderful). We even ended up going back to the store before we left to pick up an additional scent for my mother (Island Rose). I had such a wonderful time in Bermuda meeting some amazing people but this store was definitely one of my favorite places. I am hoping I will be able to make another trip to Bermuda and if I do, I will definitely be stopping by this store again!
Puerto Dise
Google
My husband and I found this little gem back in 2011 and 2012 while cruising to Bermuda. We purchased the Legacy Fragrance Library for Her and fell in love with the Oleander scent. After going back home and reviewing their website, I noticed that they also had the Oleander Collectors gift set. I mentioned to my husband if he ever wanted to know what to buy me as a gift, to please purchase the Oleander Collectors gift set, which includes perfume, lotion, 3 bars of soap and the Eau De Toilette.
After many years of living and enjoying life, I completely forgot about the Lili Bermuda Perfumery. However, I recently had a significant birthday in 2024, and my husband took us on a wonderful birthday cruise. I thought the cruise was my gift, but he surprised me with a beautiful, Oleander Collectors gift set. Talking about ecstatic, I was completely surprised by the gift and the fact that he remembered after all these years. And, to add a little spice to the entire story, we live in Mexico and have a mailbox that we only check every 1 or 2 years. It just so happened that we were returning to the United States for my birthday cruise but would only be in the USA for a day before we cruise. So, my husband had to really coordinate with Isabella at Lili Bermuda to ensure the gift would arrive during our 24 hours stay in the United States. The gift arrived right on time and my husband managed to sneak the box into our luggage so that he could surprise me on my birthday.
It is the most beautiful gift, lovingly wrapped and protected. It brought tears to my eyes and a huge hug and kiss to my sweetie. I was genuinely happy and excited to receive such a handsome gift. I could not wait to get home so that I could display it on my vanity at home. I wear my Oleander every day; it reminds me of my birthday and makes my heart smile.
If you happen to be in Bermuda, make sure you visit this cute little shop or if you cannot wait, go to the website, and explore the many options in the world of scents.
Justine Soto
Google
Lili Bermuda is a must visit! The scents of their perfume are just fantastic and oh so unique! I got the Island Rose for myself and Nautilus for my husband! We get a lot of compliments whenever we wear this perfume! We visited the branch in St. George. And the young lady that assisted us was so sweet and very knowledgeable and was very welcoming. However there was another lady that was on duty that time who was much older and taller.. I just didn’t get her name… she was not nice at all and was nonchalant when we asked her questions about the scent. It was almost like she didn’t want to entertain us. I’m not sure if she was being racist but that’s how we felt with that lady that day.
Mark Silva
Google
The shop was completely empty, but it was obviously an inconvenience for the bored young lady slumped behind the counter to greet us or answer our questions. We purchased the mens "Fragrance Library" of 9 small vials. All of them are what we jokingly refer to as practically fragrance free. What little scent there is lasts about a minute. Save yourself some disappointment and give this shop a pass.
Jenita Dyer
Google
I had to return 4 empty perfume bottles and got a $10 credit for each of them. I love Lili Bermuda’s products and the special little treats they give you along with your perfume is a cute little touch. Be sure to visit them in our historic town of St. George’s during your visit to beautiful Bermuda.