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Lots of people forget to stop and smell the roses. At Asrai Garden in Wicker Park, you won’t be able to help yourself.

This one-of-a-kind North Ave soap shop and gift boutique gives off the most amazing smell, and when the doors are open, it draws you in from the street as you walk by. Walking in, you feel like you entered an exotic garden. Bouquets of fresh cut flowers line the front and back walls. Their colors create a rainbow that fills the store with a romantic feeling.

Here you can find soaps and other bath creations made by local vendors, as well as plenty of other gift ideas, like soap holders and other bathroom items, and even candles that have the most amazing scents.

One thing that makes Asrai Garden stand out are its product displays, which are stylishly done and make it easy to pick up a product and examine it. And while the store is relatively small, they make great use of the available space, without having a cramped feeling. Artistic creations are spread out on tables and add to the classic, delicate feel of the store.

Perfect as a gift shop for a friend who has everything, this store boasts a collection that you can’t find in a shop like Bath and Body Works. Pick up a bar of soap; they’re silky to the touch and smell unbelievable!

If you’re a guy looking for an anniversary gift or even just an unexpected surprise for your sweetie, you can bet that any woman would be happy to receive a package with a luxurious bar of bath soap, an aromatherapy candle, and a bouquet of gorgeously arranged flowers. Visit Asrai Garden on North Avenue and you won’t be disappointed.