Gate area near International departures has Exotic Scents if you forgot perfume
Exotic Scents sits in the International terminal departures zone at Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), past security and passport control. It’s a small beauty shop focused almost entirely on fragrance and skincare, so think last‑minute duty paid rather than a full department store. You’ll see it along the main shopping corridor before the boarding gates for long‑haul flights to hubs like DXB and DOH.
Most fragrance prices here run in the same band you’ll see at big hub airports, with mid‑range bottles typically around €60–€90 and higher‑end options going north of €120. Expect global perfume brands plus a few tropical or floral lines that lean into Seychelles’ vanilla and frangipani vibe. Payment works with Seychelles rupees, major cards, and usually euros as well, which helps if you’ve already burned through your SCR cash in Mahé.
Stock leans heavier on women’s perfume and body care, though you’ll find a smaller men’s shelf with standard EDTs from the big houses. Makeup is limited to travel basics like lipsticks and compact powders rather than full shade ranges. If you want serious skincare, the selection tends to be gift sets and travel kits instead of single high‑spec serums or targeted treatments.
No major complaints surface about staff or counter service here, but it’s not a quick grab‑and‑go kiosk; browsing and testing two or three scents can easily eat 10–15 minutes. Plan your visit right after security rather than when your gate starts boarding, and keep an eye on the single main departures screen near the lounge stairs so you don’t miss a quiet gate change.