. . "The first stop is Neiman Marcus (5 Copley Pl, (617) 536-3660), which carries Tom Ford Private Blend, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Atelier Colognes, Hermes, Balenciaga, Houbigant, Annick Goutal, and other brands; their staff tends to be more knowledgeable and helpful than most." . . . .