Good video. I agree with much you said. I view those imitation fragrances like other "off-brand" products you find in grocery stores or at food discounters: look-alikes, taste-alikes, and named-alikes which give you a good-enough experience for an affordable price. Like facsimile perfumes, those products are often made from the same ingredients as the originals, and sometimes even by the same manufacturers. From an ethical and environmental perspective, however, there must be concerns about the sourcing and manufacturing, the labour conditions, packaging, transport, and non-recyclable disposal of those ultra-cheap fragrances. Some of these considerations also apply to more traditional fragrance houses of course.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment! You make a great comparison with off-brand products in other industries. I agree that clone fragrances can offer an affordable alternative for many people. However, your point about ethical and environmental concerns is so important-sourcing, labor conditions, and sustainability are issues that deserve more attention across the entire fragrance industry, not just with clones. It’s something worth discussing further!
I truly appreciate the video. I appreciate the Middle Eastern market as much as the Western houses. Everyone talks about the Middle Eastern houses cloning the Western market. However, no one seems to care that most of the Designer houses produce and sell fragrances heavily inspired by Niche houses. I shake my head. Also considering that many Middle Eastern houses produce some beautiful unique fragrances themselves. I buy a little of everything and I do not discriminate with any of the houses. I’ve come across some Middle Eastern houses that produce better quality products at times. Lord knows that many Western brands have lowered their quality to substandard in my opinion. In short, buy what you want and can.
Thank you for your comment! I completely agree-there’s a lot of inspiration exchanged between Middle Eastern and Western houses, and it’s important to recognize the unique creations that come from both markets. At the end of the day, quality is what matters most, and it’s great to hear that you keep an open mind and enjoy the best of both worlds!
I'm glad you accept that clone brands have a place in the industry. Personally I have no problem with them at all especially when the niche brands charge some really insane pricing.
Thank you for sharing your perspective! It's true that clone brands provide an accessible option for those put off by high niche pricing. While I personally value the artistry and originality, I do agree there's a space for these alternatives in the industry :)
Thank you for the recommendation, Vlad! I’ve never heard of Ahmed Al Maghribi, but I’ll make a note to explore Marj, Ignite Oud, and Oudh Moza. Your support means a lot!
So glad you enjoyed Mystical Indian based on my recommendation! The dry down really is something special. Indonesian Oud is another excellent choice-I’d love to hear your thoughts once you try it!
@@mountgoat7446 apparently there's real oud, and it does smell like the real deal, so I guess they do indeed use real oud, if not... they did an amazing job
No worries about being off-topic-I’ll definitely revisit The Black Knight by Francesca Bianchi. It’s such a unique scent, and I appreciate the reminder! :)
amongst the Middle eastern brands, Amouage stands out, their Interlude parfums are really good and some of their other perfumes have massive projections. The Khadlaj Mystical indian is out of stock on Notino for a long time, trying to get my hands on Khadlaj in Germany. Will we get it in Dubai airport duty free, i hope so..
Amouage definitely stands out among Middle Eastern brands, and Interlude Parfum is a masterpiece! As for Khadlaj Mystical Indian, I hope you manage to find it soon-Dubai Duty Free might be a great place to check. Good luck with your search!
The prices are insane now, only sauvage 50 ml is almost the same as before. When i go to a shop before i didn't care about the price, i knew it was always under €100. Now you really need to say what price you want to pay max, otherwise they show you only parfums above €120. Then it is normally you get many clone companies who offer almost the same for 75% less of the price. I order by a company in the Netherlands 10 ml parfums dupes from the famous parfums. When i use angel share dupe i smell the cinnamon. Santall 33, Baccarat rouge 540, angel share, ombre nomade, they all make it as a dupe in the highest quality. If i order 5x 10 ml i pay € 45 for all the parfums i want. Why should i buy the original then for prices between €200 till €400.
Absolutely! You raise some great points about the rising costs of designer fragrances and the appeal of high-quality dupes. It's amazing how accessible dupes have become for those who still want a great scent experience without breaking the bank. Thanks for sharing your experience!
For prices from €300 i expect a custom made parfum. I remember maybe17 years ago i needed to buy parfums for my now ex wife. I wanneer choose between geurlain insolence and irresistible from Givenchy. I had to ask another customer in the shop if she smell something with irresistible. Same price around €80 at that time, so i bought insolence. How can you call it irresistible when you smell nothing. But nowadays alot of men like to pay alot of money for nothing. Look at louboutin sneakers, so ugly and so expensive.@@ScentedMoments
Thank you for the kind words! I love showcasing less famous perfumes because there’s so much beauty and creativity in the lesser-known brands. It’s always a pleasure to introduce others to unique finds!
Good video. I agree with much you said.
I view those imitation fragrances like other "off-brand" products you find in grocery stores or at food discounters: look-alikes, taste-alikes, and named-alikes which give you a good-enough experience for an affordable price. Like facsimile perfumes, those products are often made from the same ingredients as the originals, and sometimes even by the same manufacturers.
From an ethical and environmental perspective, however, there must be concerns about the sourcing and manufacturing, the labour conditions, packaging, transport, and non-recyclable disposal of those ultra-cheap fragrances. Some of these considerations also apply to more traditional fragrance houses of course.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment! You make a great comparison with off-brand products in other industries. I agree that clone fragrances can offer an affordable alternative for many people. However, your point about ethical and environmental concerns is so important-sourcing, labor conditions, and sustainability are issues that deserve more attention across the entire fragrance industry, not just with clones. It’s something worth discussing further!
I truly appreciate the video. I appreciate the Middle Eastern market as much as the Western houses. Everyone talks about the Middle Eastern houses cloning the Western market. However, no one seems to care that most of the Designer houses produce and sell fragrances heavily inspired by Niche houses. I shake my head. Also considering that many Middle Eastern houses produce some beautiful unique fragrances themselves. I buy a little of everything and I do not discriminate with any of the houses. I’ve come across some Middle Eastern houses that produce better quality products at times. Lord knows that many Western brands have lowered their quality to substandard in my opinion. In short, buy what you want and can.
Thank you for your comment! I completely agree-there’s a lot of inspiration exchanged between Middle Eastern and Western houses, and it’s important to recognize the unique creations that come from both markets. At the end of the day, quality is what matters most, and it’s great to hear that you keep an open mind and enjoy the best of both worlds!
I'm glad you accept that clone brands have a place in the industry. Personally I have no problem with them at all especially when the niche brands charge some really insane pricing.
Thank you for sharing your perspective! It's true that clone brands provide an accessible option for those put off by high niche pricing. While I personally value the artistry and originality, I do agree there's a space for these alternatives in the industry :)
Great video ! I highly recommend also checking out the house of Ahmed Al Maghribi. Marj, Ignite Oud and Oudh Moza are all fantastic !
Lavender Oud
Thank you for the recommendation, Vlad! I’ve never heard of Ahmed Al Maghribi, but I’ll make a note to explore Marj, Ignite Oud, and Oudh Moza. Your support means a lot!
@ScentedMoments my pleasure 🙂👌 im sure you will find them interesting. They are very complex and quality is top notch
Got mythical Indian based on your recommendation. It is beautiful! The dry down is amazing. Also getting Indonesian oud soon.
Does mythical indian have real oud in it or it’s synthetic? Thanks
@ real oud from India.slightly animalic when first sprayed but the dry down is amazing
So glad you enjoyed Mystical Indian based on my recommendation! The dry down really is something special. Indonesian Oud is another excellent choice-I’d love to hear your thoughts once you try it!
@@mountgoat7446 apparently there's real oud, and it does smell like the real deal, so I guess they do indeed use real oud, if not... they did an amazing job
sorry off topic but you gotta revisit The Black Knight by Francesca Bianchi.
No worries about being off-topic-I’ll definitely revisit The Black Knight by Francesca Bianchi. It’s such a unique scent, and I appreciate the reminder! :)
amongst the Middle eastern brands, Amouage stands out, their Interlude parfums are really good and some of their other perfumes have massive projections. The Khadlaj Mystical indian is out of stock on Notino for a long time, trying to get my hands on Khadlaj in Germany. Will we get it in Dubai airport duty free, i hope so..
Amouage definitely stands out among Middle Eastern brands, and Interlude Parfum is a masterpiece! As for Khadlaj Mystical Indian, I hope you manage to find it soon-Dubai Duty Free might be a great place to check. Good luck with your search!
Currently I can’t find the Khadlaj Mystical Indian and wild through websites here in Europe (Portugal).. I would love to try both
I hear you-Khadlaj Mystical Indian and Wild seem to be in high demand. Hopefully, they’ll restock in Europe soon so you can try them. Fingers crossed!
The prices are insane now, only sauvage 50 ml is almost the same as before. When i go to a shop before i didn't care about the price, i knew it was always under €100. Now you really need to say what price you want to pay max, otherwise they show you only parfums above €120. Then it is normally you get many clone companies who offer almost the same for 75% less of the price. I order by a company in the Netherlands 10 ml parfums dupes from the famous parfums. When i use angel share dupe i smell the cinnamon. Santall 33, Baccarat rouge 540, angel share, ombre nomade, they all make it as a dupe in the highest quality. If i order 5x 10 ml i pay € 45 for all the parfums i want. Why should i buy the original then for prices between €200 till €400.
Absolutely! You raise some great points about the rising costs of designer fragrances and the appeal of high-quality dupes. It's amazing how accessible dupes have become for those who still want a great scent experience without breaking the bank. Thanks for sharing your experience!
For prices from €300 i expect a custom made parfum. I remember maybe17 years ago i needed to buy parfums for my now ex wife. I wanneer choose between geurlain insolence and irresistible from Givenchy. I had to ask another customer in the shop if she smell something with irresistible. Same price around €80 at that time, so i bought insolence. How can you call it irresistible when you smell nothing. But nowadays alot of men like to pay alot of money for nothing. Look at louboutin sneakers, so ugly and so expensive.@@ScentedMoments
I like that you show us always not so famous parfums. I am not interested in the famous brands because then you smell the same as others.
Thank you for the kind words! I love showcasing less famous perfumes because there’s so much beauty and creativity in the lesser-known brands. It’s always a pleasure to introduce others to unique finds!