Strange Invisible

At home amidst the boho-chic atmosphere of Venice’s Abbot Kinney Boulevard, this perfume boutique combines the romance of old-world fragrances with a modernist design featuring sleek white counters, mirrored walls, and simple, vibrant displays. On the counters, miniature marble busts sit beside small wooden trays lined with scents, while dark wood shelves house more bottles interspersed with bright flower vases. Owner Alexandra Balahoutis is a perfume purist, shunning synthetic components for fragrances comprised of organic botanicals, such as tuberose, ginger, and cedar. Her fragrances feature names like Fair Verona and Narcotic and are artfully displayed in understated glass bottles.