By Niki Hundlani-Samtani, Managing Director, Luxury Cosmetics
In 1947, my great-grandfather Parsram Hundlani opened a small retail shop in Kolpetty called Victory Silk Stores. It was a humble space, but it stood for something big: integrity, hard work, and a deep commitment to serving people through retail.
That spirit has passed down four generations, and today, it pulses through The Parfumerie — a name synonymous with luxury beauty in Sri Lanka.
A Spark in the South of France
In the late 1980s, my father, Manu Hundlani, watched a fireworks display at a fragrance launch in the South of France. It wasn’t just the scents in the air that stayed with him — it was the realization that the people of Sri Lanka deserved access to the same world-class brands.
In 1992, with the help of my mother Reshma, he launched The Parfumerie with a single open counter at Liberty Plaza — Colombo’s first mall. My father was the visionary, curating a collection from prestigious houses like Givenchy, Dior, and Rabanne. My mother was the soul of the counter — standing every day from 10am to 6pm, connecting with each customer, one spritz at a time.
From One Counter to an Island-wide Experience
That little store is still there — our Liberty Plaza location remains a tribute to where it all began. We still carry Givenchy and Rabanne — fragrances that helped shape our foundation. And our very first employee, who stood beside my mother in those early days, retired just two years ago.
Today, we’ve grown to multiple locations — with nearly 100 dedicated retail staff and an ever-expanding portfolio that includes not just fragrances but also luxury skincare from L’Occitane en Provence, makeup and fragrances from Givenchy, and exquisite giftware and jewelry from Swarovski.
“Retail is in our blood. Bringing fragrances to Sri Lankans has always been the mission — not just luxury, but access at every price point, and to every corner of our island home.”
Our Mission Today
We are proudly rooted in Sri Lanka — from Colombo to the far corners of Jaffna and Galle, with delivery across the island — and we’re constantly exploring new ways to bring luxury closer to your doorstep. Our mission has expanded from fragrance to healthy living, skincare innovations, makeup artistry, and timeless gifting — all available online and in stores.
A New Generation, The Same Heart
Now into our fourth generation in retail, my brother, Rajiv, and I are honored to carry forward this legacy. We are as passionate about the retail experience as our parents and grandparents were — always grounded in connection, quality, and a little indulgence.
So here’s to 33 years of The Parfumerie — and to the future of beauty, made beautifully accessible.
Thank you for growing with us.
Niki Hundlani- Samtani – Managing Director
24yrs of service
“My mother is my North Star. She is the definition of strength and determination. She taught me to stand tall, speak up, and never back down—traits I carry proudly.
She isn’t just my guiding light at home—she’s the heart and inspiration behind our business.Every day is brighter because she’s in it.”
