Stéle

I can’t wait to come back here. Came in with no clue what I wanted but Amarel helped me find a new signature scent within my price range! She was kind, patient and very knowledgeable :) really recommend checking this spot out for yourself or for a friend

Probably the best service you’re gonna find if you’re looking for a special perfume in NYC. The staff are all individually VERY knowledgeable in their own way and passionate about the perfumes they know they like and go the extra mile in helping you learn more.

Stele is a truly special place. It’s so obvious that the people behind it are truly passionate about perfume. They aren’t content to stock their shelves with trending bottles from major niche houses, but rather seek out unique, interesting and special scents. I also love that they provide a launchpad for so many indie brands. The staff at both locations are lovely, helpful and knowledgeable and the stores themselves are stunning.

This isn’t your average fragrance shop, it’s a full sensory experience. Thought I would need forever to find the perfect scent for my friend’s gift but the owner was so knowledgeable and helpful and I got it all done quick - and my friend is obsessed with the scent! Will definitely be back.

I love this little parfumerie!! So many boutique brands you’ll be in there for an hour or so trying to decide. They have blotter strips at every fragrance so you can try them out easily.

A must visit if you’re looking for niche fragrances in NYC. Staff is extremely personable and happy to help while allowing you to shop freely. No judginess whatsoever which isn’t always the case at other niche stores. Selection is incredibly unique and the store setup is also very well done. Can easily smell every fragrance in the store without a problem due their clay tester system. Would rate higher than 5 stars if I could! Will be a stop every time I’m in the city in the future.

Amazing experience shopping here- The store is beautiful, the masonry of the displays is breathtaking- the saleswoman on staff was so gentle- the system of clay tablets allowed us to fully explore a range of bottles without getting overwhelmed by people spraying contrasting perfumes into the air every three minutes For this reason and others, restricting customers from handling the bottles is a fantastic policy in my opinion! I’ve been searching for months to find even one perfume that suits me, in this selection I was able to find four incredible scents by houses I can’t find in any other store. The person choosing these scents is a beautiful genius who has a genuine interest in natural, artisan grade perfumes from around the world, and an artists eye for marble. Bravo!

Fabulous store for fragrance lovers and I love that you can take your time and try what speaks to you rather than being followed around by a sales associate. Jake is awesome and gives fantastic recommendations and Charlie the security dog is a stellar addition to the store. Vibes and curation are both a 10/10

Best Niche boutique in the area! Everyone is super helpful and really knowledgeable about all the brands in stock. Beautiful aesthetics and very warm and cozy inside. Highly recommended.

Stele is by-far my favorite fragrance shop! The owners are lovely and have been so welcoming to me ever since they opened. I come in often and always feel attended to by the friendly staff. They have an incredible curation of niche and indie fragrances, and each time I go in I'm excited to discover something new. Can't recommend this shop highly enough!!

I was so excited to go here but so let down. Guests aren't allowed to touch the bottles and they don't offer samples for sale either. If you want to test something, a (rude) salesperson will spray a ceramic disc for you and that's apparently supposed to be enough to make a sale. I'm not spending $$$ on perfume if testing it on my own skin seems like an absurd ask. Folks, if you're ever in SF, head to Ministry of Scent and/or ZGO and live out your fragrance shopping/testing dreams.

Lovely store, knowledgeable staff and very interesting fragrances. I bought an inexpensive discovery set. I wouldn't buy an expensive scent without a sample. Also, you can't spray their bottles. They have ceramic disconsolate that you can snug or they will spray for you. Re: samples, you can order for a charge and pick up the next day or they will ship but their samples are more expensive then usual and they should let you get at least one or two free. Only in NY would a small niche store do this. It's really nice though, hope they change their policy.

Rude guy at desk. He was annoyed we came into the store. Guess you arent getting my $$