Scent of Nature (CLOSED)

This intimate shop stocks a bevy of perfume notes with which to create your own signature scent ($15–$140). Friendly owner and fragrance guru Ibrahim Diallo will walk you through the process, but those short on time can choose from the generous selection of premade blends that includes the licorice-inflected Rainbow ($45) and the citrusy Scents of Harlem ($45), a perfect summer cologne. The store also carries Diallo’s own line of natural makeup ($22–$150), which he can customize to any complexion.