The best perfume shops in Bologna for the perfect fragrance
Intoxicating boutiques filled with artisanal bottles and rare bouquets
Searching for the perfect scent often feels like quite an adventure, but not in Bologna, where boutiques dedicated to the art of perfumery dot the city streets. Amid elegant flacons, intoxicating bouquets and artisanal creations, these perfume shops showcase exceptional makers and niche labels that express your personality with effortless style.
With rare blends and exclusive creations turning retail therapy into a sensory journey, bottle by bottle, Flawless has tracked down the best perfume shops in Bologna to find the perfect fragrance for you.
Antica Profumeria al Sacro Cuore
Via De’Fusari, 6c
A historic traditional boutique in the heart of Bologna, Antica Profumeria Al Sacro Cuore transformed its identity in 1965, when Lia Lo Brutto and Giovanni Padovan turned the shop into a welcoming salon dedicated to exclusive artisanal fragrances. Today, refined wood panelling and a distinct Provençal flair greet visitors searching for their ideal scent among a rich selection of elegant bottles and rare olfactory bouquets.
Profumeria Raggi
Via Andrea Costa, 109
Founded in the 30s, this Bologna address reveals an all-female story of courage and family entrepreneurship that continues to celebrate fine perfumery and cosmetics today. The boutique on via Andrea Costa opens onto a world dedicated to beauty and signature scents, featuring a relaxing beauty salon alongside a curated selection of flacons created by prestigious noses and international perfume houses to captivate any senses.
Profumeria Artistica – acque & saponi
Via San Felice, 73/A
Profumeria Artistica showcases what a fragrance can evoke, weaving together memories, feelings and personal style. Revitalised in 2008 by Liliana Brunori, an expert passionate about the olfactory arts, this boutique gathers exclusive fragrances displayed like little works of art in a gallery. With curious and sought-after flacons, the setting charms with powder-pink and pastel tones, finished with an exquisite British touch.
Profumerie Piselli
Via Bellaria, 27
The olfactory craft of Profumerie Piselli began just after the First World War inside a small barber shop founded by Giuseppe Piselli. Passed down through generations, this historic boutique remains one of the city’s premier spots to find a scent for any occasion. From renowned international labels to niche bouquets neatly arranged across the shelves, it exudes a timeless elegance that is hard to resist.
Naldi Profumi e Cosmetici
Via Indipendenza, 52b
Recognised as a Bottega Storica since 1942, the Naldi perfumery enlivens Bologna’s historic centre with a curated selection of fragrances defined by high-quality ingredients and experimental scents. Captivating stories captured in elegant bottles showcase an inviting range, rooted in a family tradition that endures today through Ilaria Naldi’s passion, filling every corner of this welcoming boutique where time seems to stand still.
