I’m newer to the world of fragrance so these breakdowns by category are super helpful! I’d love to hear you talk about fig fragrances sometime - that’s one of my favorite notes so far!
Thanks! Wow. I am a fragaddict and watch TH-cam reviews about an hour per day. I click on every reviewer and cannot watch many even though I want to. Whether it's some trait which is idiosyncratic to me, like mispronunciation, overuse of slang, attempts at being too cool or too cute, I can't stay tuned no matter what I try. As far as the important things, that probably matter to everyone, pacing, over or under description of a scent, or being overdramatic with histrionics, will make me tune out. I have to say, although I am no one, you are perfection and for me in the top five fragrance reviewers. I haven't looked to see how long you've been on TH-cam, but for me you get absolutely everything perfect. In addition, the timbre of your voice is right on. Wow. And in a fatherly way, I am old enough to be your dad, your perfect face and authentic smile only make you even more watchable. I became an addict at the end of last year when I had to cold turkey political shows, because of the hate in the world, which gave me extra time during the day. After hundreds of hours of video, I have no idea how I never found you before. Congratulations to you and to all who have subscribed. Leaving you what will probably be the first of "thanks", contributions. Really excellent.
YES to the holiday fragrance video! So many holiday fragrances just smell like pine trees to me. I'd like some variety. Also yes to the Akron layering video idea. Bake is currently on my to try wish list.
I ordered a sample of Akro Dark...which smells divine...like dark chocolate! I got my Choco Musk yesterday and have layered it today with Xerjoff's Golden Dallah (spices and coffee) and Vanilla 28. Divine!!! I have been wearing the same fragrance, Gianni Versace for Women, since it was released in 1981, but it's been discontinued for quite some time, and getting harder to find at a reasonable price. Sooooo...I've been looking for other fragrances with similar notes to extend my stash. Gourmand fragrances fit that bill...especially some of the Middle Eastern and niche fragrances, which is how I got here. I have several Kayali fragrances and just ordered the Sparkling Lychee!
OMG I love all of these!!! Smelled the Akro Bake and it smell sooo good like a lemon ice box cake!!!!! I also got ahold of the Le Gourmand Jousset and my WORD! the amount of goodness in that one is spectacular! Thank you Olivia for the amazing gourmand video you have expanded the gourmand perfume world for me!!!!!
Sugar A -this was so unexpectedly amazing and complex to me! Not to mention the performance its excellent, last on clothes for days. It’s definitely more than a sweetener . Also I am love with Jousett- Crème de la berry .Thanks for the reviews !
Great list, I enjoy your descriptions! I have a decant of Bianco Latte and thank God I sampled first, lord that one is soooo sweet. Yes to a holiday vid & layering combos 🙌🏻
You did your entire oud collection, could you do your gourmand collection too? love your vids and have purchased many scents that I love thanks to your recs and descriptions!
My favorite gourmand fragrance this time of year is Salt Caramel by Shay & Blue. I just can't put it down! During the warmer months, I love Three Eyed Raven by Sucreabeille. It's a fluffy lemon chocolate scent, which I know sounds weird, but it's perfect for everyday wear. I love your videos! I definitely plan on trying Creme De La Berry, Bake, & Le Gourmand. They sound incredible! I have always been a fan of gourmand fragrances, so it's exciting to see how they've gained popularity & we now have so many options! ❤
I love the descriptions of the fragrances, and would love to see a holiday fragrance video because I kinda struggle with what to wear around the holidays.
I think Dulce by Rosie Jane smells super similar to Bianco Latte and it lasts longer on me. It does have the hinoki wood note- which makes me prefer Bianco Latte slightly bc it doesn’t have that note. But they’re so similar that to save money, Dulce is a good option
the new gabby x navitus baklava royale just came in the mail a few days ago, and IT SMELLS SO GOOD. i would recommend it if you like pistachio, but want something thicker and much more substantial.
Love your reviews!! Been following you since about 3-ish years ago when you reviewed Killian LDBS, and I found you to be so precise and accurate. It feels like I can trust yo utter taste!!
AWESOME list! Just fantastic...I am an absolute gourmand girl myself. Now, like you I have other genres in my collection but - my favorite smells are definitely gourmand. Surely you have heard of Theodoros Kalotinis, Comptoir Sud Pacific, Gallagher/Pearlescent Parfums, Imaginary Authors and Kyse Perfumes? I would explore these houses for some great gourmands! But, yes...If you have some bad@$$ layering combos - Please share them with us! xoxo
I adore you! And love your light beautiful makeup today you just glow! Can I ask do you have a tropical vacay perfume video? I wanna bring 3-4 perfumes to Jamaica with me in few Months and love your recommendations ✨✨😘😊
Hi Olivia,new subscriber here. A video I'd love to see from you is how to smell great all day without gassing out everyone within a ten foot radius of you!
After your review on Sphinx Crème de pistachio I RAN to buy it. I was so disappointed. It’s absolutely beast mode, I washed my clothes and still can’t get the scent off. However, I didn’t get creamy, nutty goodness I got almost a super strong boozey floral from it. Gave me the worst headache 😭 but I’ve blind bought several other recommendations from you & this is the first time I’ve been disappointed so 1/9 isn’t too bad
Blind buying can get expensive. If I can, I try to buy decants. If you buy from Sphinx again, you may want to buy a sample decant. A sample decant is a lot less than a whole bottle. I hope you found someone who can use your bottle of perfume.
Be careful with pistacchio scents! I had the same with Kayali pistacchio, went to Sephora to test it and was sooo dissapointed. I do not detect any gourmand or pistachcio. On me, its poor floral scent. The projection & longevity does not justify the price.
@@mylinhhoangova8724 Most Kayali perfumes smell bad on me. My daughter bought me a discovery set with six different scents. Only Lovefest Burning Cherry and Eden Juicy Apple worked for me. The popular and well loved Vanilla 28 is a huge NO for me. To say it doesn’t work with my skin chemistry is an understatement.
@@Cameleae I was grocery shopping at Walmart, it was so strong & headache inducing I had to buy clothes to change in Walmart in order to finish my grocery shopping 😭
I love your videos! You have such a visual and cinematic way of describing fragrances. Are you going to do a review of the new Kayali Lychee fragrance?
I’d love a holiday scent video & I know the frag you keep teasing about.. well I don’t know it yet, it’s on preorder. You convinced me to get it & we haven’t even seen the review yet. Tell us 🙏🏼💖
Please try Noir Exquis by L'artisan Parfumeur. It smells like walking into a French bakery on a breezy Fall morning, drinking a French-pressed medium roast coffee, and sitting down and watching the day pass you by. There's a sweet sticky glazed maple syrupy, chestnut note that is absolutely divine, on the dry down. It is my most gourmand fragrance I have on hand and is absolutely delicious. I also have the old L'homme Ideal by Guerlain that smells like an English Bakewell tart, to me, which is also so, so good. Also, please do a festive, holiday fragrance video. Love you!
Love your Content🖤 You're the reason i gave Commodity a shot while they had their Black Friday Sales. Have you tried any of the Kerosene Fragrances? I got my hands on some testers and directly bought full bottles of unknown pleasures and follow. love gourmand scents for winter.
I just found your channel! And I love it! You are excellent in your explanations and information…Plus you have the most beautiful neck tattoo I’ve ever seen- please tell us about all your cool tattoos sometime! Happy New Year! 🎊
Thanks so much for this. I look forward to all your videos, since I share your happiness and joy of collecting. I was just wondering if there are any new or new to you fragrances houses you are excited by?
Just got my bottle of sora dora jany.this is my new favorite gourmand!omg this is so good!warm apple pie goodness. Go look at the notes ,save some coin and put in cart.if your a gourmand girl this is a safe blind buy.❤😊
I’m new to your channel and so enjoy the way you describe the scents! I would love love love for you to do holiday scents! I’ve been loving Turmeric Latte by Lush and have been looking for similar scents. My favorite gourmand scent is Yog Nog by Lush. I can’t even describe it to you but it’s more warm and spicy with a touch of sweetness. Love your channel ma’am!
Please do a holiday fragrance video as well as the one with the Akro Bake fragrance. ❄🎄❄🎄❄🎄❄ I LOVE your way of describing each scent profile because your enthusiasm is infectious! I would love to buy them all. 💝 Great work!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Theodoros Kalotinis Lemon Tart! Smells exactly like a buttery and sweet lemon pie - very photo realistic! It is the best thing I have ever smelled - but it is so foody that I hesitate to actually wear it around other people😂
Hello Olivia, I'm new to you channel, subscribed on the spot. I'm here for the incomparable way you speak about perfumes that makes fragrances come alive, but ALSO for your delivery, your wit, your on point facial expressions, your standup comedian talent! Good information and good fun, a rare combination. I would love to know what you think of Rahat Loukoum by Serge Lutens, if you have tried it ? Cheers.
Arab fragrances are very cheap where I live in Southeast Asia, I got a bottle of Choco Musk recently for $6 with shipping 😊 My favourite bedtime perfume.
very impressed by how unique a lot of your picks are! it is very clear to me that you LOVE fragrance and love exploring new options!
I’m newer to the world of fragrance so these breakdowns by category are super helpful! I’d love to hear you talk about fig fragrances sometime - that’s one of my favorite notes so far!
I second this
If you really like fig you need to check Theodoros Kalotinis Aluring Fig- super realistic fig with little vanilla and really affordable scent 😮
Thanks! Wow. I am a fragaddict and watch TH-cam reviews about an hour per day. I click on every reviewer and cannot watch many even though I want to. Whether it's some trait which is idiosyncratic to me, like mispronunciation, overuse of slang, attempts at being too cool or too cute, I can't stay tuned no matter what I try. As far as the important things, that probably matter to everyone, pacing, over or under description of a scent, or being overdramatic with histrionics, will make me tune out. I have to say, although I am no one, you are perfection and for me in the top five fragrance reviewers. I haven't looked to see how long you've been on TH-cam, but for me you get absolutely everything perfect. In addition, the timbre of your voice is right on. Wow. And in a fatherly way, I am old enough to be your dad, your perfect face and authentic smile only make you even more watchable. I became an addict at the end of last year when I had to cold turkey political shows, because of the hate in the world, which gave me extra time during the day. After hundreds of hours of video, I have no idea how I never found you before. Congratulations to you and to all who have subscribed. Leaving you what will probably be the first of "thanks", contributions. Really excellent.
YES to the holiday fragrance video! So many holiday fragrances just smell like pine trees to me. I'd like some variety. Also yes to the Akron layering video idea. Bake is currently on my to try wish list.
I literally want to take these videos to a niche fragrance shop and have you guide me through each experience!
Two words: Chocolate. Greedy. Wearing it today after Trader Joe's hot chocolate scrub. I am delectable.
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I love listening to your descriptions of fragrances. So, YES… please do a holiday fragrances video. Thank you.
This video is soooo underrated, these great new discoveries, I need them 😭🤤❤️
I really enjoy your perfume descriptions - you make them really fun - YES please do a festive/ holiday video
Your style is 🔥 and it reminds me of a beloved TH-cam influencer Mel Thomson only she did makeup videos.
Olivia you look so beautiful and soft with your hair like this 😍 it really suits your femininity ❤️
Love the hair and simple makeup! 😊
Yes! Please tell us the Akro layering tip!
I ordered a sample of Akro Dark...which smells divine...like dark chocolate!
I got my Choco Musk yesterday and have layered it today with Xerjoff's Golden Dallah (spices and coffee) and Vanilla 28. Divine!!!
I have been wearing the same fragrance, Gianni Versace for Women, since it was released in 1981, but it's been discontinued for quite some time, and getting harder to find at a reasonable price.
Sooooo...I've been looking for other fragrances with similar notes to extend my stash. Gourmand fragrances fit that bill...especially some of the Middle Eastern and niche fragrances, which is how I got here.
I have several Kayali fragrances and just ordered the Sparkling Lychee!
Try velvet chocolate 🍫 from Theodoros Kalotinis 🍫🍫🍫
Can you please do a video on coffee fragrances? More so true coffee than like YSL black opium
Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict is a literal interpretation of coffee
Kerosene Follow (not Followed) is a gorgeous coffee/vanilla/amber fragrance
Hilda Soliani creme de latte
I have a fragrance I’d recommend that smells like coffee but it’s SO good it’s called Khamrah Qahwa
Eternal coffee by Paris corner is a good one.
Yes please to the Holiday choices!!!
I would love to see a holiday fragrance video🥰I’m currently obsessed with ginger biscuit from Jo Malone
OMG I love all of these!!! Smelled the Akro Bake and it smell sooo good like a lemon ice box cake!!!!! I also got ahold of the Le Gourmand Jousset and my WORD! the amount of goodness in that one is spectacular! Thank you Olivia for the amazing gourmand video you have expanded the gourmand perfume world for me!!!!!
We neeeeeeeed that Akro layering combination. Love your reviews !
Oooh yes, holiday fragrance vid!!! But also maybe some incense-y scents in addition to sweet ones!
Sugar A -this was so unexpectedly amazing and complex to me! Not to mention the performance its excellent, last on clothes for days. It’s definitely more than a sweetener . Also I am love with Jousett- Crème de la berry .Thanks for the reviews !
I love Alexandria Fragrances. I have their Plum Japonais dupe, their Bitter Peach dupe, and their BR540 Extrait dupe. All of them are amazing.
I suggest layering choco musk spray with the oil version to make it more intense and makes it last longer or with a coffee fragrance.
Great list, I enjoy your descriptions! I have a decant of Bianco Latte and thank God I sampled first, lord that one is soooo sweet. Yes to a holiday vid & layering combos 🙌🏻
i mix this and vanilla 28 in same bottle so it's less sweet and i like the combo
Yes to the holiday video!
You did your entire oud collection, could you do your gourmand collection too? love your vids and have purchased many scents that I love thanks to your recs and descriptions!
My favorite gourmand fragrance this time of year is Salt Caramel by Shay & Blue. I just can't put it down! During the warmer months, I love Three Eyed Raven by Sucreabeille. It's a fluffy lemon chocolate scent, which I know sounds weird, but it's perfect for everyday wear. I love your videos! I definitely plan on trying Creme De La Berry, Bake, & Le Gourmand. They sound incredible! I have always been a fan of gourmand fragrances, so it's exciting to see how they've gained popularity & we now have so many options! ❤
yes to Holiday Fragrance video... Would love you to include links to where these fragrances can be purchased. I always have trouble finding them..
You should make an Amazon cheap fragrances video
I love the descriptions of the fragrances, and would love to see a holiday fragrance video because I kinda struggle with what to wear around the holidays.
Your tattoos are sooo pretty your whole vibe is unique & suited to you!
I think Dulce by Rosie Jane smells super similar to Bianco Latte and it lasts longer on me. It does have the hinoki wood note- which makes me prefer Bianco Latte slightly bc it doesn’t have that note. But they’re so similar that to save money, Dulce is a good option
I tried the trend of Kilian Princess layered with Kayali Yum Pistachio and it is the most delicious thing ever…
I’m a collector but finally getting into gourmands. Those sweet cinnamon, vanilla scents are great.
The sol de Janeiro is my go to for gym … the 40 is very good too 🤤
Hi Olivia, loved the video, I adore gourmands!! Your description of Le Gourmand is spot on!! 😘
I love the hair cut!!!! I just found your channel & love your whole vibe & aesthetic
Would love a holiday fragrance video!👍😁
Orientica amber rouge is sweet like cottoncandy, Vanilla28 Kayali is a love. Santal Vanille and vanilla wood is also lovely.
You described all the parfume so well! Makes me can imagine the scents without sniffing it❤
the new gabby x navitus baklava royale just came in the mail a few days ago, and IT SMELLS SO GOOD. i would recommend it if you like pistachio, but want something thicker and much more substantial.
Yum pistachio smells like pine and powder to me
Umm 🤤 the way you describe your scents makes my mouth water. WELL DONE SWEETIE
Love your reviews!! Been following you since about 3-ish years ago when you reviewed Killian LDBS, and I found you to be so precise and accurate. It feels like I can trust yo utter taste!!
AWESOME list! Just fantastic...I am an absolute gourmand girl myself. Now, like you I have other genres in my collection but - my favorite smells are definitely gourmand. Surely you have heard of Theodoros Kalotinis, Comptoir Sud Pacific, Gallagher/Pearlescent Parfums, Imaginary Authors and Kyse Perfumes? I would explore these houses for some great gourmands! But, yes...If you have some bad@$$ layering combos - Please share them with us! xoxo
I adore you! And love your light beautiful makeup today you just glow! Can I ask do you have a tropical vacay perfume video? I wanna bring 3-4 perfumes to Jamaica with me in few
Months and love your recommendations ✨✨😘😊
I love Vanilla 28. And that is so true, its perfect for layering.
Hi Olivia,new subscriber here. A video I'd love to see from you is how to smell great all day without gassing out everyone within a ten foot radius of you!
Omg your skin is flawless!!!! You need to film either skincare routine or makeup tutorial!! ❤❤
Chocolate Queen is my new obsession
Your ocean eyes 💙
Hello! best new fragrance gourmand 2023. Lorenzo Pazzaglia sugar kisses and Lorenzo Pazzaglia sweet xplosion and Jousset le gourmand.
Yum Pistachio Gelato 😍
Holiday fragrance video please 😍😍
Hi Olivia! Will you ever review any Thierry Mugler perfumes???
Love your videos and reviews 🤗🤩
I purchased SDJ No 71 and Choco Musk on your reco (blind buy) and i LOVE both ♥
Good video! I layered Bianco Latte with Althair and it was great! Have you tried Chocolate Greedy or Vanilla Cake by Montale?
i live for these break downs!!!!
bianco latte is a little too intense for me so i mix it with vanilla 28 and akro bake
CHABAUD LAIT ET CHOCOLAT.....I MEEEEELLLLLTTTT. SO YUM
I layer the Kayali Vanilla 28 and Snif's House of 8 and it is 🔥
Cool seeing you at the show today. We didn't get a chance to talk but hopefully you'll know my fragrances in the future...
Oh my goodness, you just got a new subscriber!!! I’m in my perfume era & GOURMOND fragrances are 🤤 my fav.
Chiffon by solstice scents smells just like a lemon bar. I have the oil. It layers wonderfully as well.
I had Cherosa 71 on at my family Christmas & my nephew told me I smelled like an ice cream shop. I wish there was a longer lasting version.
After your review on Sphinx Crème de pistachio I RAN to buy it. I was so disappointed. It’s absolutely beast mode, I washed my clothes and still can’t get the scent off. However, I didn’t get creamy, nutty goodness I got almost a super strong boozey floral from it. Gave me the worst headache 😭 but I’ve blind bought several other recommendations from you & this is the first time I’ve been disappointed so 1/9 isn’t too bad
Blind buying can get expensive. If I can, I try to buy decants.
If you buy from Sphinx again, you may want to buy a sample decant. A sample decant is a lot less than a whole bottle.
I hope you found someone who can use your bottle of perfume.
I agree.. wanted to love it so much but it almost got stronger as the day went on that the headache was real 😅😅😅
Be careful with pistacchio scents! I had the same with Kayali pistacchio, went to Sephora to test it and was sooo dissapointed. I do not detect any gourmand or pistachcio. On me, its poor floral scent. The projection & longevity does not justify the price.
@@mylinhhoangova8724 Most Kayali perfumes smell bad on me. My daughter bought me a discovery set with six different scents. Only Lovefest Burning Cherry and Eden Juicy Apple worked for me. The popular and well loved Vanilla 28 is a huge NO for me. To say it doesn’t work with my skin chemistry is an understatement.
@@Cameleae I was grocery shopping at Walmart, it was so strong & headache inducing I had to buy clothes to change in Walmart in order to finish my grocery shopping 😭
HOliday fragrance video please!
I bought a travel size spray of Princess based on your review I love it. I need to get a full size bottle.
Thank you so much for your reviews alllll of them are so helpful!!!😍
I'm new to fragrances and realised I'm a gourmande girlie so thank you!!
Hope you can review omnia profumi MADERA and PLATINO.
Love your videos. Cheirosa 71 is my bed scent I absolutely love it
I wanna buy everything 🥹💜💜💜
Must try creme Brulée and some other like coffe addict, vanilla and choclate by Theodoris Katalonis
I love your videos! You have such a visual and cinematic way of describing fragrances. Are you going to do a review of the new Kayali Lychee fragrance?
I'd love to hear your opinion on Lattafa's Affection, its like what everyone was expecting from Yum Pistachio Gelato but less complex
What's your thoughts on that fragrance?
I’d love a holiday scent video & I know the frag you keep teasing about.. well I don’t know it yet, it’s on preorder. You convinced me to get it & we haven’t even seen the review yet. Tell us 🙏🏼💖
Perris Monte-carlo Cacao aztèque. A true dark chocolate bar with a bit of chilli
Please try Noir Exquis by L'artisan Parfumeur. It smells like walking into a French bakery on a breezy Fall morning, drinking a French-pressed medium roast coffee, and sitting down and watching the day pass you by. There's a sweet sticky glazed maple syrupy, chestnut note that is absolutely divine, on the dry down. It is my most gourmand fragrance I have on hand and is absolutely delicious. I also have the old L'homme Ideal by Guerlain that smells like an English Bakewell tart, to me, which is also so, so good. Also, please do a festive, holiday fragrance video. Love you!
This was a marvelous explanation of Noir Exquis, thank you, I will try it.
ok i need the akro bake combination rn.. im on the fence about buying it
Love your Content🖤 You're the reason i gave Commodity a shot while they had their Black Friday Sales. Have you tried any of the Kerosene Fragrances? I got my hands on some testers and directly bought full bottles of unknown pleasures and follow. love gourmand scents for winter.
I just found your channel! And I love it! You are excellent in your explanations and information…Plus you have the most beautiful neck tattoo I’ve ever seen- please tell us about all your cool tattoos sometime! Happy New Year! 🎊
Thanks so much for this. I look forward to all your videos, since I share your happiness and joy of collecting. I was just wondering if there are any new or new to you fragrances houses you are excited by?
Just got my bottle of sora dora jany.this is my new favorite gourmand!omg this is so good!warm apple pie goodness. Go look at the notes ,save some coin and put in cart.if your a gourmand girl this is a safe blind buy.❤😊
I’m new to your channel and so enjoy the way you describe the scents! I would love love love for you to do holiday scents! I’ve been loving Turmeric Latte by Lush and have been looking for similar scents. My favorite gourmand scent is Yog Nog by Lush. I can’t even describe it to you but it’s more warm and spicy with a touch of sweetness. Love your channel ma’am!
Olivia! I am new to your channel, I definitely love your vibe! Have a blessed day
Chanceaux has a few I was wondering if you would review 😃
Please do a holiday fragrance video as well as the one with the Akro Bake fragrance. ❄🎄❄🎄❄🎄❄ I LOVE your way of describing each scent profile because your enthusiasm is infectious! I would love to buy them all. 💝 Great work!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I waited for this so long❤❤❤finally! Please for your next week's floral gourmand include casamorati-la tosca. I'd love to hear you describe it. 💜
Theodoros Kalotinis Lemon Tart! Smells exactly like a buttery and sweet lemon pie - very photo realistic! It is the best thing I have ever smelled - but it is so foody that I hesitate to actually wear it around other people😂
If you never smelled Boardwalk Delight by Skylar, I recommend it. It is so Coney Island-y
Hello Olivia, I'm new to you channel, subscribed on the spot. I'm here for the incomparable way you speak about perfumes that makes fragrances come alive, but ALSO for your delivery, your wit, your on point facial expressions, your standup comedian talent! Good information and good fun, a rare combination. I would love to know what you think of Rahat Loukoum by Serge Lutens, if you have tried it ? Cheers.
Arab fragrances are very cheap where I live in Southeast Asia, I got a bottle of Choco Musk recently for $6 with shipping 😊 My favourite bedtime perfume.
If u want a fresh take on Oud then you must try Marshoud 4 White Atyab Al Marshoud. It is very refreshing but really hard to get.
I rencently discoverd a new gourmand Disumano Morph, i'm curious to your rhoughts about it ☺lovely recommendations. 👍
If you ever had any interest in BDK can you review Gris Charnel? I hear it’s cozy☺️
Had me at “someone might try to chew your arm off” 😂😂
Please share your Akro Bake layering combo!!
Love your videos
I need the pistachio gelato one day maybe one day.
I love alexandria house.