For those of us obsessed with signature scents, our ultimate fragrance should be one that few others possess. While I adore Marc Jacobs (the original), I’d prefer to wear something on a daily basis that’s a bit more unique to me.

A long-time contender has been Histoires de Parfums 1969, but after a visit to Avery London’s outpost in New York’s new Limelight Marketplace, I’ve got a slew of new options.

Avery, which opened in central London in May, is the first retail store from Intertrade Europe, a company that deals in niche perfumes, as well as slightly bigger brands like Miller Harris and Bond No. 9. I’d heard of some of the scents previously–particularly the Nasomatto series, distinguished by its carved wood toppers–but I had smelled only a few.

So last week I popped by Limelight to get an idea of what Avery has on offer.

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