Aedes De Venustas
Owners Carl Bradl and Robert Gerstner aren’t rummaging through trade shows for scents to add to their growing collection; instead, this duo travels to Europe three times a year looking for inspirations. “We only pick the scents that we believe in,” Bradl says. “We have a passion for luxury fragrances, and it shows.” Currently, their West Village boutique is collaborating with European fragrance house L’Artisan Parfumeur (see also below) to create a scent named for their shop, Aedes ($180 for 3.4oz). Other popular bottles include Intelligence & Fantasy ($215 for 3.5oz) and Oriental Lounge ($175 for 3oz).
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