About us

About us

Spitzenhaus in Zurich

A place for
Exclusivity

The scent of a rare artistic perfume; the feel of a luxurious skin cream; the color effect ofexquisite make-up products unfolding before your eyes – to visit the Perfumerie Spitzenhaus is to enter a realm of the senses that captivates even the most discerning. In the urbaneambiance of our historic premises, a staff of experienced beauty experts will help you discover the most exclusive products our sector currently has to offer worldwide.

Competence

Curatorial
Excellence

The Spitzenhaus assortment is the result of a rigorous section process: a curated collection ofthe most exquisite, skin-friendly and sustainable fragrance and beauty products we can find, often available exclusively at Spitzenhaus. Rare creativity and aesthetics, a skilled team and impeccable service: the Zurich perfumery is itself a unique object d’art, where even connoisseurs can experience the artistry of fragrance and beauty anew.

Curated Selection

A Gallery
of the Select

The high art of exclusive fragrance and beauty products: the Parfumerie Spitzenhaus is dedicated to sniffing out exceptional concepts in perfume, clean-beauty skincare andcosmetics worldwide for our select assortment in Zurich – often among the few purchase points on the planet. Since 2015 we have presented a cutting-edge selection of exceptional brands that attracts an enthusiastic following from near and far to our splendid historic premises.

Team

Werner Abt

Managing Director & Founder / Consultation and Sales

“The realization of the perfumery Spitzenhaus is the fulfillment of one of my big dreams.I consider it an extraordinary stroke of luck and a privilege to be able to present my new concept, many years in the making, in this unique and exclusive environment. The assortment we offer here is the quintessence of my very personal favorites from the fragrance and care sectors. An ingenious, stylish shop concept provides a fitting framework for showcasing these carefully selected brands.”

Christof Hoerler

Deputy Managing Director / Consultation and Sales

“A distinctive scent subtly underscores each individual’s personality. It sparks associations with the beautiful moments in life and enhances our wellbeing. I’m particularly intrigued by the endless variety of fragrance raw materials: their special magic and expressive possibilities knows virtually no bounds. Introducing customers to these very personal and singular olfactory experiences is fascinating. It constantly inspires me, always in a new and different way, turning my passion into arguably the best job there is.“

Esther Zanoli

Consultation and Sales

“My passion for fine fragrances and high-quality skincare products has been with me my whole life. Being able to work in these venerable historic premises together with my colleagues of many years’ standing means a lot to me. It’s a unique concept at a beautiful site. A lot of lifeblood and attention to detail went into restoring the place to its former glory. I base my approach to advising customers on empathy, sensitivity and attentive listening. Come to Spitzenhaus Parfumerie and you’ll experience it, with all the senses, as a place of the heart. You’ll feel you’ve arrived.”

Bettina Graf

Consultation and Sales

“The first time I came to Spitzenhaus I immediately fell in love with the stunning space. It never would have occurred to me at the time that I would one day work here. The exceptionally experienced team is unique, and the carefully selected products, many of which are found in Switzerland exclusively at Spitzenhaus Parfumerie, make the work interesting and dynamic. Every workday I’m impressed anew. How wonderful, that fate brought me to Zurich and to Spitzenhaus!”

Sandra Eberle

Consultation and Sales

"In this inspiring atmosphere – a combination of historic and modern – it is a real joy for me to familiarize our customers with the sensuous and emotional world of extraordinary cosmetics and fragrance brands. I experience Spitzenhaus as a very special place where a highly competent team lives its passion and expertise; a place made for people who seek the best in beauty and wellbeing."

Elia Dolce

Consultation and Sales

For me, Spitzenhaus is a symphony of passion, expertise and stunning aesthetics. I am overjoyed to be a part of this wonderful team and to be able to live the concept of the endeavor every working day. It is particularly important to me to respond wholeheartedly to the individual needs of our customers. For many, the feel of extraordinary textures on the skin, the smell of surprising scents, or to learn something about the rare and exotic ingredients is an unforgettable experience. What could be nicer than to spend the day purveying such delightful highlights?