The first time I wore the Velvet Gold I was getting compliments from strangers. Absolutely love this one! I think you and I have similar taste. Subscribed!
OMG Greta! I just received Velvet Gold today and I'm obsessed and in-love with this fragrance! I own GFG and I think I prefer Velvet Gold because it is stronger and slightly powdery. I also have BR540 (extrait) but it's been reformulated and I go anosmic to the original perfume so when I tell you I'm impressed by Amber Rouge, I really am! It smells like the original, just as high quality, but I DO NOT go anosmic to it, I can smell it during the ENTIRE day! I'm in love with Orientica, next Oud Saffron!!!
I've just came across your channel. Love your reviews! Really helpful when purchasing fragrances. I don't have the opportunity to try before I buy. So committed to the entire bottle 😅 Your videos have really helped with the decision process!
Greta, I think you have such a similar nose to mine, and you're the only person on YT from whom I would take enough advice that I might blind buy. Like you, I can't stand Oud Satin Mood, By the Fireplace, and quite a few other hyped fragrances, but I think because you love Velvet Gold I probably will, too, and I'll probably buy it. Also, several years ago I bought Orientica Ishraq. It's in a strange bottle (not pretty as these) but it smells really close to Xerjoff Dama Bianca, and I love it.
I have Amber Rouge and love it, I’m now interested in the Royal Amber and Oud Safron! Omg and thank you for recommending Amore Torrido!! I gasped when I smelled it! Easily one of the most beautiful perfumes I have in my collection, Ty ty Ty 💕💕💕
I have Amber Rouge and love it.❤ I got it only about 5 days ago though and I'm hoping the smell gets a little stronger over time. Does it get stronger with time, or have you noticed? I have another dupe of BR540 that smells almost exactly like it by Be Layered called Heaven's Door and it smells divine, and it's a little stronger smelling than Amber Rouge (at least so far.. I know with Arabian fragrances they tend to get stronger with time, and I'm hoping that's the case with Amber Rouge). Heaven's door is more expensive per ml though.. its about $63 for 55ml and Amber Rouge is about the same price for quite a bit more perfume.. plus the Orientica bottles are so beautiful!
I tried a few of these Orientica offerings. To my nose these smell very inferior. I mean obviously the price point is stellar and at that price range, most times you get what you pay for. Knowing your fantastic taste in fragrances, I assumed these would be that rare anomaly but alas I assumed wrong. lol It happens. Everyone's nose smells things differently. I would never wear these. Positive side, the bottles are very stunning! Thanks for all you do Greta. Ciao.
To be honest you just sound like a snob! I remember buying the wonderful Side Effects after watching so many reviews praise it, and say how long lasting and beast mode it was blah blah blah obviously because it is such high quality and all! Received it, liked the fragrance enough, but i spayed it on, at least 10 sprays, and i could not smell it after 20 mins and i am being generous, apparently reformulated, so much for niche fragrances always being the best, nonsense! It has happened with a couple of others to! Now my skin does eat fragrance, but i expect a £200 bottle of perfume to at least last, when i can smell my Jimmy choo original all day! That is why i never say never to any fragrances, and i can understand why Greta tried these, very happy she enjoyed them to, nice to see some sensibly priced fragrances that perform as well and probably way better than most niche!
@@Sharon-zi1xn Hahaha! I'm a snob because I don't care for how they smell? Oy vey, gimme a break. The fact that I don't care for them has nothing to do with the cost. I have plenty of inexpensive fragrances that smell phenomenal to my nose. You cant like everything. Be well. 😉
I bought Velvet Gold sample and fell in love, then I heard that this is a dupe of Gente Fluidity Gold which I didn't know, so I bought the sample of it too. GFG at first smells to me like goat hair and I cannot stand it, so I prefer Velvet Gold 🤩
Your sweater is fabulous! I love it. I got Velvet Gold yesterday, and sprayed it as soon as it arrived. It’s a rich vanilla and slightly powdery. I did one spray on my wrist, and it lasted all day until I showered. Can’t wait for it to macerate a bit and then see how it is. The bottle is stunning. I love that shade of purple.
I bought ALT dupe for B540 and I literally got extremely nauseous.. I threw it in the garbage!! Does Amber Rouge smell nice or is that generic cheap smell .. I’m looking for that clean leathery smell, classy.. it may be the saffron in B540 , I’m not sure..What are your thoughts??
@@lauriejillhodson2835 I find Orientica to be more of a mid range, and quite good! The metal cage bottles are my favorite. I agree with ALT. They sent me some and they ended up bathroom spray and never saw my channel.
Animal notes can be from different notes (musk, oud, cipriol, etc) that gives a very animal scent either like manure, barn, or sharp notes. In extremely tiny amounts, it can add complexity. But can be very overwhelming or off-putting.
I tried something from the Maison Margela line recently and the quality is definately not that great.. it turned "bad" only a few hours later. When I say "bad" what I mean is the fragrance "breaks down" "falls apart".
Hello Greta this is LaTonya love to see your dogs on your channel you need to come out with your own perfume I would love to see that you have great taste love your Channel and I will always support you
Youre underrated but your advice has helped me with buying blind buys
That is one of the BEST compliments! Thank you ☺️
Well honestly, your lip color matches the sweater color Perfectly 🥰
I’m OBSESSED with you in that sweater! I think it looks freaking fabulous!!
Thank you 🙏 🩷 I was hoping it would look better on camera than in person 😂 I couldn’t return jt
The first time I wore the Velvet Gold I was getting compliments from strangers. Absolutely love this one! I think you and I have similar taste. Subscribed!
So happy to have you! 🤗
Orientica Royal blue I got this scent after seeing your review , it's amazing, thank you.The quality of these scents is awesome.
I absolutely love that one! So addictive
And yet another great review thank you Greta!
OMG Greta! I just received Velvet Gold today and I'm obsessed and in-love with this fragrance! I own GFG and I think I prefer Velvet Gold because it is stronger and slightly powdery. I also have BR540 (extrait) but it's been reformulated and I go anosmic to the original perfume so when I tell you I'm impressed by Amber Rouge, I really am! It smells like the original, just as high quality, but I DO NOT go anosmic to it, I can smell it during the ENTIRE day! I'm in love with Orientica, next Oud Saffron!!!
You look amazing Greta😊👍. Beautiful fragrance bottles all of them. 💖
Thank you so much 🤗🩷
I really love the Pink sweater. 👍❤️
I have always wondered about these perfumes. It is comforting to know you endorse these. I will have to check them out!
Yes, I truly love these!!
Great reviews! Also, I love the way the sweater looks on you lol
I've just came across your channel. Love your reviews! Really helpful when purchasing fragrances. I don't have the opportunity to try before I buy. So committed to the entire bottle 😅 Your videos have really helped with the decision process!
Hi Greta ❤️❤️❤️ I wanted to compliment your fab sweater and then I heard you intro 😅 I love your authenticity
😂😂It looks so cheap in person. I was hoping it would look better on camera and I could at least get one wearing put if it 😆
@@GretaBeth You make it look glamorous ❤️ You can pull anything off
Thanks for a great video. Subscribed❤
So happy to have you! 💕
The bottles 🥹🥹🥹 They all sound amazing!!!
They are Tieri!
Such a cute sweater!! Keep it
Oh this pink is everything! You're in my color!🩷🩷🩷
I do love pink! 🩷
Pretty in Pink❤ Honestly, Ive never given these a second glance, looks like I need to try your top 3😊
Me either! But I saw them in France and tried them. I was so pleasantly surprised!
Greta, I think you have such a similar nose to mine, and you're the only person on YT from whom I would take enough advice that I might blind buy. Like you, I can't stand Oud Satin Mood, By the Fireplace, and quite a few other hyped fragrances, but I think because you love Velvet Gold I probably will, too, and I'll probably buy it. Also, several years ago I bought Orientica Ishraq. It's in a strange bottle (not pretty as these) but it smells really close to Xerjoff Dama Bianca, and I love it.
Thank you! I think these are safe.
I have Amber Rouge and love it, I’m now interested in the Royal Amber and Oud Safron! Omg and thank you for recommending Amore Torrido!! I gasped when I smelled it! Easily one of the most beautiful perfumes I have in my collection, Ty ty Ty 💕💕💕
Oh I am so glad you love it!!! Wait for the compliments. I’m telling you, it makes strangers blush 🤣
I have Amber Rouge and love it.❤ I got it only about 5 days ago though and I'm hoping the smell gets a little stronger over time. Does it get stronger with time, or have you noticed? I have another dupe of BR540 that smells almost exactly like it by Be Layered called Heaven's Door and it smells divine, and it's a little stronger smelling than Amber Rouge (at least so far.. I know with Arabian fragrances they tend to get stronger with time, and I'm hoping that's the case with Amber Rouge). Heaven's door is more expensive per ml though.. its about $63 for 55ml and Amber Rouge is about the same price for quite a bit more perfume.. plus the Orientica bottles are so beautiful!
I also wish to see you come out with your own fragrance! I know it would be amazing my friend ❤
Thanks Doll!! Some day 😉
I tried a few of these Orientica offerings. To my nose these smell very inferior. I mean obviously the price point is stellar and at that price range, most times you get what you pay for. Knowing your fantastic taste in fragrances, I assumed these would be that rare anomaly but alas I assumed wrong. lol It happens. Everyone's nose smells things differently. I would never wear these. Positive side, the bottles are very stunning! Thanks for all you do Greta. Ciao.
Oh, I don’t think these are on par with a $2-300 perfume. But like you said, for a ~$50 perfume I think they beat their peers for sure!
To be honest you just sound like a snob!
I remember buying the wonderful Side Effects after watching so many reviews praise it, and say how long lasting and beast mode it was blah blah blah obviously because it is such high quality and all!
Received it, liked the fragrance enough, but i spayed it on, at least 10 sprays, and i could not smell it after 20 mins and i am being generous, apparently reformulated, so much for niche fragrances always being the best, nonsense!
It has happened with a couple of others to!
Now my skin does eat fragrance, but i expect a £200 bottle of perfume to at least last, when i can smell my Jimmy choo original all day!
That is why i never say never to any fragrances, and i can understand why Greta tried these, very happy she enjoyed them to, nice to see some sensibly priced fragrances that perform as well and probably way better than most niche!
@@Sharon-zi1xn Hahaha! I'm a snob because I don't care for how they smell? Oy vey, gimme a break. The fact that I don't care for them has nothing to do with the cost. I have plenty of inexpensive fragrances that smell phenomenal to my nose. You cant like everything. Be well. 😉
Orientica is a sub brand of Al Haramain.I was in Al Haramain warehouse in London and they sell Orientica products as well and seller confirmed it.
I sat down with the actual owners of both brands. It is his son, but the entities are separate.
😂I love the brief stop for the sweater statement😁
I hate that sweater LOL
I'm a man and use Oud saffron, love it
Thank you so much for sharing this review....i definitely need to get my nose on these
LaTonya, watching you, I think you will love these! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
Violet, sounds like a good one for cold weather
It’s cozy and sweet! 💜
I need to get my nose on Velvet Gold already, sounds appealing🤔🤔. Stay gorgeous 🥰🥰
Yes ma’am!!
I have the rouge one. It’s nice. I like it
I bought Velvet Gold sample and fell in love, then I heard that this is a dupe of Gente Fluidity Gold which I didn't know, so I bought the sample of it too. GFG at first smells to me like goat hair and I cannot stand it, so I prefer Velvet Gold 🤩
I saw some people reference GFG on fragrantica, but I don’t get that. It certainly has a bit in common though. I prefer Velvet Gold too 🙌🏼
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I love the sweater 💗You look like a snow ❄️ princess!
In theory 😂 in person its very cheap looking
@@GretaBeth well, it looks great on camera 😁😘
Royal Amber, love the gold bottle...
You should definitely do a video with all your gold bottles....
Eura Gold😮, then this one also sounds good
Erba Gold, yes! 💛
Hi darling I live in uk and it’s so cold today am wearing oud saffron 😊 to me it smells the vanillic version of Lancôme oud bouquet 😊
I can see that!! There is no rose in here, but everything it reminds me of has rose 😄including Oud Bouquet 😆
I really like the Orientica bottles.
They are super heavy! That is probably the only attribute that eludes to the affordable price tag. The metal is a cheap-heavy kind of weight.
Hello this is Latonya yes I love baccarat 540 it will always be in my perfume collection
Its such a classic!❤️
Your sweater is fabulous! I love it. I got Velvet Gold yesterday, and sprayed it as soon as it arrived.
It’s a rich vanilla and slightly powdery. I did one spray on my wrist, and it lasted all day until I showered. Can’t wait for it to macerate a bit and then see how it is. The bottle is stunning. I love that shade of purple.
I bought ALT dupe for B540 and I literally got extremely nauseous.. I threw it in the garbage!! Does Amber Rouge smell nice or is that generic cheap smell .. I’m looking for that clean leathery smell, classy.. it may be the saffron in B540 , I’m not sure..What are your thoughts??
@@lauriejillhodson2835 I find Orientica to be more of a mid range, and quite good! The metal cage bottles are my favorite. I agree with ALT. They sent me some and they ended up bathroom spray and never saw my channel.
@@GretaBeth thank you.. I think I will the Amber Rouge a try 😉
Amber Rouge, I keep hearing is really nice
It’s spot on!
Hey Greta, let's see what you got
Your Outfit is Fabulous.. you look like your ready for the "Formula One" race weekend in Vega$ ✨🚘👱♀️💕
Hey Greta!❤❤
Hey Doll!🤍
…adds all to cart 😩😀
🤣😂🤣 at least they are all affordable! I found some great prices online, and all the sources I provided are from the brand, so authorized sellers.
What are Animal note's?
Animal notes can be from different notes (musk, oud, cipriol, etc) that gives a very animal scent either like manure, barn, or sharp notes. In extremely tiny amounts, it can add complexity. But can be very overwhelming or off-putting.
@@GretaBeth ok thank you .
Hello this is LaTonya I do not like by the fireplace sprayed it on my skin at the mall it was really bad on my skin
Right?! Its awful!!
I tried something from the Maison Margela line recently and the quality is definately not that great.. it turned "bad" only a few hours later. When I say "bad" what I mean is the fragrance "breaks down" "falls apart".
Hello Greta this is LaTonya love to see your dogs on your channel you need to come out with your own perfume I would love to see that you have great taste love your Channel and I will always support you
You are the best, LaTonya!
Oh no.....Greta, I love Oud Satin Mood....so sorry it makes you nauseous 🤢...
I think it works either really well on some skin chemistries, or really bad. Theres no middle ground 😂
Oh, Oud Satin Mood does not work for you… I get my grandma’s rose jam
It turns my stomach 🤢Its like Saccharin artificial sweetner over intense oud. Zero rose or vanilla.
@@GretaBeth😂 sounds terrible
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Oud Satin Mood makes me ill immediately. I’ve tried so many times. 🤢
Yesss!!! 🙌🏼