Fodor's Expert Review Floris

What did Queen Victoria, Mary Shelley, and Marilyn Monroe have in common? They all used products from Floris, one of the most beautiful shops in London, with gleaming glass–and–Spanish mahogany showcases salvaged from the Great Exhibition of 1851. In addition to scents for both men and women (including the late Queen Elizabeth II), Floris has been making its own shaving products---plus combs, brushes, and fragrances---since 1730 (and is still owned by the same family, nine generations later), reflecting its origins as a barbershop. Other gift possibilities include a famous rose-scented mouthwash and beautifully packaged soaps and bath essences.