Near T1 departures security, this Perfume and Cosmetics Shop is your last stop for duty-free fragrance and makeup before boarding at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport.
The shop sits airside in Terminal T1, just past security and within a short walk of most international gates. It runs on typical T1 departure hours, generally opening ahead of the first outbound banks and staying open through the late-evening flights, so you can still browse after check-in and exit formalities. Prices run at duty-free levels on major perfume lines, with occasional promo tags on gift sets around holidays and peak travel days.
Stock focuses on international perfume brands and standard cosmetic basics rather than niche labels. Expect the usual big-name women’s and men’s fragrances, plus lipsticks, foundations, and travel-sized skincare. If you need a quick gift before an AF or TK connection out of T1, boxed sets near the front of the shop save time. Staff usually pull testers quickly and can point you to lighter scents that work better for long-haul flights.
If you’re price-sensitive, compare the larger bottle sizes; in many cases the 100 ml perfumes come out cheaper per milliliter than the smaller flacons. Don’t count on rare shades or pro-level tools; pack your specific shades from home. One practical move: hit this shop right after security in T1, so you’re done with liquids before you get close to boarding and can head straight to your gate when boarding screens flip to “final call.”