This old-fashioned, wildly charming perfume shop is the place to go when grey skies leave your spirits flagging.
The silver-haired man behind the counter was the grandson of the founders. He seemed to know all the scents by heart. I was looking for a present. When I described my sister-in-law, he lifted a stopper and the air smelled like her.
Some of their scents have been sold since the 1920s; their newest, Potosi, was inspired by a brother who had spent time in Bolivia. Harry Lehmann's "Tulpe" (Tulip) was just the lift I need in late winter.
Harry Lehmann's high-quality perfumes are shockingly affordable: 10 ml cost around €4, with an extra euro or two for the glass bottle. On Saturday, March 19th, they'll be celebrating their 85th birthday. Everything will be 30% off. They'll be serving coffee. A new fragrance will be unveiled. You should go.
Harry Lehmann, Kantstraße 106, Berlin-Charlottenburg (map)
Open Mon-Fri 9am-6:30pm, Sat 9am-2pm
Tel. (030) 324 35 82
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