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🌟 About this video
I've been sampling lots of fragrances from lots of different perfume brands over the last couple of years and I've made some really big mistakes with my blind buy fragrance purchases too, so what have I learnt about my perfume likes and dislikes when it come to niche and indie brands?
We're all different, we all love and hate different things, but I've learnt that for me, there are certain perfume brands that I nearly always think wow, that's interesting when I sample and other fragrance brands that I just don't understand the love for. But... maybe I just didn't try the right fragrance from those brands yet?
So in this video, I discuss 5 of my loved perfume brands and 5 fragrance brands that I just don't understand the hype for... if you love any of these fragrance brands, please tell me which perfumes to try that will change my mind about them, which fragrance will shine the light on them for me?
What about your own fragrance brand likes and dislikes? Which are your favourite perfume brands? Which fragrance brands are you wary of? Which perfume brand do you not get the hype for? Which do you consider to be massively overpriced?
🌟Thanks for letting me experience some of these lovely fragrances:
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🌟Timestamps / Fragrances mentioned
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1:24 Brand 1
4:18 Brand 2
6:11 Brand 3
8:18 Brand 4
10:14 Brand 5
12:04 Brand 6
13:54 Brand 7
17:08 Brand 8
19:43 Brand 9
22:35 Brand 10
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I’m a man and i really love the house of Amouage. One of my favourites is Epic Woman. Me and my girlfriend use it both.
I need to try that one! I do think Amouage stand out. Lovely that you can share a fragrance. I think Amouage should just market everything as unisex, I find it odd that they don't 🤷♀️ thanks for watching 🥰
Amouage is challenging but I love so many. I was surprised too. Sunshine woman, lilac love, and love Tuberose are my current favorites.
Lilac love is such a stunning fragrance 🤩
I need to try more ❤️ they are much easier to love than I ever imagined.
I've only tried Honour Woman. I have a travel spray from Scentbird. That was one I scrubbed off and even took the blotter out of the room. But..I could tell, immediatly, that it was a very well-crafted fragrance with volume and projection. I'd like to try Lilac Love.
the differences in ability to smell different musks is so interesting to me, because theres a particular smell that i grew up associating with fragrances...more specifically, a man who has sprayed too much. i never knew what it was but i knew it was way too strong. when i was looking into what i should include in my first purchase of perfumery materials, someone said iso e super and galaxolide. the moment i smelled iso e super, i knew i had found the source of that offensively strong, generic masculine perfume smell. same with galaxolide, to a lesser extent. so the smell has always been super strong for me. i would like to see more research about what causes musk anosmia
Yes, iso E super can really ruin fragrances for me and galaxolide in Trésor to me makes it smell like a cleaner version of cigarette ash. It's not for me 🤣
You realllllly have given Lattafa a fair try. The struggle was real with that brand 😂 A+ for effort, Claire!
Thanks, I have tried quite a few, but I probably do need to try a few more. I just feel totally overwhelmed with how many fragrances they have out, I don't know where to start. I worry I will end up spending £150 on 8 fragrances and decluttering the lot. 🤷♀️
From Mancera I own a whole bottle of roses vanille. Amazing scent to me.
If you don’t want to commit, they also have a great sampler kit for men and women although most are unisex in my opinion. I started buying their 8ml 5 packs where you pick the scent and they send it to you. Like little travel vials with sprayers but you chose what goes into them.
So far I like:
Vetiver sensual
Intense cedrait Boise (not the regular)
Intense red tobacco (not the regular)
Jardin exclusif
And of course roses Vanille.
These are the ones that don’t have that screechy synthetic loud Mancera backbone that’s super off putting and found in the base of most of them I tried.
These actually smell like well blended stand alone fragrances.
P.s Mancera full bottle atomizer sprayers are some of the best in the game along with Dior, creed and Chanel atomizers. Just a luxurious spray and very controlled. I think I they are pressurized.
Worst sprayers have to be bvlgari. Like a camel spitting at you.
That sounds a fab idea! I didn't realise they did those 5x 8ml packs! That's the perfect size isn't it? I might get one and do some more reviews 😊 I do have a small decant of roses vanille which is nearly gone... Thanks for your list, I know they have a lot of fragrances so it's useful! 🥰
With anything Lattafa, allowing them to sit for a while (at least a month) make a great difference! Dismissing them after first few sprays might be a disservice 😅
Try houses like Rasasi, Afnan, Swis Arabian, Fragrance World, Ahmed al Magribi. Lattafa is 'just' very popular because of the frequency of releases but they do have some amazing gems.
Do not let the ones that did not work for you scare you.
With that being said, I would love for you to try these 6 middle eastern beauties:
Infini Rose
Ishaq al shuyukh gold
Quasamat Ebhar
Ansaam Gold
Madawi Gold
Roses d'emotion
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Yes, I let Sheikh al shuyukh luxe edition, opulent oud and my samples sit for over 15 months before revisiting them for a final time because I've heard that letting them sit is a thing to try! I did try with them all periodically too because I really wanted to smell the joy that others smell and I was eager to love them. Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud I do like but there is something niggling me with it in the background and stopping me wearing it often. I know now that I also just often dislike fragrances with saffron as it comes off as harsh for me or plastic when it's done badly, this was part of the issue with some Lattafa fragrances that I've tried.
I've not tried Fragrance World at all actually, I would like to sample from them. ☺️ I did try a number of Afnan fragrances though, I bought one to try and I also sampled a lot of others as there is a stall in my local city with about 40 different fragrances available, I've tried about 10 now when walking past it, I think Afnan were worse than Lattafa for me so far, but I'll keep trying them. I waited 10 months before decluttering Rare Tiffany, but it just wasn't for me. Swiss Arabian I've tried two from and they seemed ok but extremely strong, I'd not mind trying some more ☺️ Ahmed Al magribi I've tried 6 from. I got samples but all weirdly smelt of fish 🤷♀️ I wondered whether the glass sample vials had some issue? They were from the brand though and not decants, so there was clearly some systemic issue with their samples maybe? Another TH-camr sent them to me after she was sent them as pr and didn't love them.
From Rasasi I tried Jasmin wisp but that is all. I didn't like it as it smelt very very sweet and had something that made it smell chemical in the background, but I didn't try Erba Pura which it is compared to, so maybe I also wouldn't enjoy that either? I'd be open to trying more from Rasasi.
I tried Armaf club de nuit intense a few weeks ago and I did like that. For the price difference, I don't mind that it's linear and a little flatter than noir de noir, it's a great dupe and I would consider buying it 😊
I will note your suggestions for future reference ☺️ I may have one last go at some point. I've spent about £70 trying stuff I've decluttered though so I'm hesitant to buy full bottles. Hopefully I can sample somehow! Thanks for your suggestions and for watching ❤️
@@dr.claire.perfumehey Claire, I have 5 Ahmed Al Mahgribi and none smell fishy, it definitely sounds like a sample issue.
That's what I thought, I think it was the plastic sprayers. It smelt like a chemical I use at work called TEMED.
Just on this topic of letting it sit. Claire I just watched your video, the one where you reviewed Bianco Latte. I was also disappointed and found it as you described. But i was having a very low period a few weeks back, I thought after a bath I would put on something bright and zesty for a lift of mood. After the bath I had a rare gourmand craving, went through my samples and tried a few. But I was absolutely taken aback by how it transformed.
I finally have experienced what people were raving about. I was not expecting this at all. Need to find my Borabora sample and see if I like that more now!
I LOVE ORPHÉON!!!!!!!!!! ❤️ I have Eau Duelle EDT, Fleur de Peau, Orphéon, and Eau Moheli is on my wish list, but Orphéon is my favorite.
I keep going to try it. I tried to get those vouchers and still haven't got them. When I do and when there is then a sale at the store, it's coming home with me 😊 thanks for watching 🥰
Thanks for sharing Clare
Hope you have. A great weekend
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Thanks Frances ☺️ you too! Thank you for watching ❤️
I totally agree with you about Thoedoras kalotinis. I have lemon tart and coffee addict and alluring fig. All great!
Ooh I really want to try Lemon Tart 😋
My favourites from Lattafa are from the Pride line. They are all a bit 'dupey' but have added their own spin on other fragrances. Ansaam gold is a good dupe of Oriana or Love Dont be Shy. ( this is hard to get at a decent price now) Nebras is nice for an everyday chocolate based scent and Thawah Gold is a dupe of Libre (but I think much nicer). They do 20ml samples of the pride series but the larger bottles are around £30.00 or so. I also like a Lattafa called Azeezah which i think is similar to CH Good Girl. Oh and Mohra. That one I like alot in the Autumn. It's quite festive and spicy to me.
Thanks for the tips! I've heard a lot about Ansaam Gold, I guess that kind of DNA is very likeable ☺️ someone else recommended the Pride line. If I try more Lattafa, I will try one of these. I didn't realise they were all dupes! Mohra I will look up and read about, it sounds like something I might enjoy. Thanks for watching, have a fab Sunday 🥰
Totally agree with Alluring Fig
It's gorgeous if you love fig 😍
Just love your information and appreciate you so much. Brilliant ❤
Thank you 😊 that's so lovely of you to write that! You have made my day 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfumeI speak for many, I assure you. Keep up the good work. ❤
Thank you 🥰
Ooo the choco violet note structure looks interesting!
It's a very interesting fragrance, gives me Nutella, cocoa pops and sweet violet candies. 😋
I like getting your impressions on these brands. Lattafa fragrances get better with time. I totally agree that they have so many clones, that it ends up overwhelming...😅
I'm a big Xerjoff fan, but the line with velour bottles is challenging to me, from what I've tested so far. Very potent and loud (Erba Pura and Accento).
I've never had a miss with Serge Lutens...😊
Yes, I heard that with Lattafa which is why I waiter 15 months before I decluttered any, but it didn't change my mind sadly. I'm open to sampling a few more though, there has to be one that I appreciate.
I've only tried the Rasasi dupe of Erba Pura and that was more than enough for me 🤣 I've not tried anything to do with Accento though.
I agree, I've liked all of the Serge Lutens fragrances that I've tried (baptême du feu, dent de lait, un Bois vanille and another one that I forget). Thanks for watching 🥰
Good morning! Thanks for another great video. I’d love your opinion of Guidance. I love it, but will have to wait until it eventually goes on sale to even think of purchasing a bottle!
Oh I really want to try it! I will let you know when I've tried it, hopefully in a video ☺️
Hello! First time commenting on a video, but I've been watching for a while now. I think your approach to fragrance and reviews is different than a lot of fragrance channels, and i really like it! I also appreciate that you give your honest opinion. Like you, I really love Amouage. I have been wanting to try both Protrayal and Lilac Love- your review is inspiring me to get samples! I just got decants of Guiadance and Crimson Rocks (gorgeous!!) and will be wearing them this winter for sure!! I used to struggle with sweet fragrances including sweet gourmands- but a few years ago Sunshine Woman changed that for me. I still wear that fragrance in the winter and absolutely love it. I am a rose addict, and love both Lyric Man and Woman. On my decant list to get is Material- such a beautiful amber vanilla, and Memior Woman. I could see Memior being a struggle for some- but it is one of my all time favorites. Its an rose incense fragrance. Stunning, and on me it's rather formal- so i wouldn't wear it everyday just for formal occasions- which is why i haven't gotten it before as i don't have a lot of formal occasions to wear it to. I will end this long comment to just say thanks for the videos and keep them coming!!
Thank you so much for that! ❤️ I really appreciate it! I try to be really transparent and I deliberately don't do affiliate links / marketing as I consider it a massive conflict of interest so that's lovely to read 🥰
Amouage are stunning aren't they?! I really didn't try very many but I'm so intrigued and interested to try a few more ☺️ I really want to try Guidance and Crimson Rocks now! And I've heard so much about Memoir but yes, I would just be happy to sample more of them in general. Thanks for watching 🥰 have a fab Sunday!
I have only one Lattafa fragrance called Mohra. It is a fresh, sweet, musky rose. It is a crowd pleaser that I love and recommend to you to sniff, Claire.😊
Thanks, do you mean the original or the silly rose flanker? Have a good week! 🥰
Thanks for this, Claire. It's interesting to hear what you like/don't like and the reasons why. I agree with you on Juliette has a gun. I was very excited to try their fragrances and didn't really like them. I will say there is one that I enjoy so I bought a travel spray and it's Vanilla Vibes, but none of the others were to my liking.
That's interesting! A few people have suggested Vanilla Vibes! I will go try it in store 👍 thanks for the suggestion 🥰
This was such a fun topic. I really related to what you said about wanting to smell certain scents from the bottle but not wanting to smell like them all day. I feel like that with many niche fragrances that I sample. That they are great for somebody but I am not that someone. Mancera Holidays is a go to in the summer for me though. Might be worth a sniff.
Thank you! ❤️ I know a lot of people love that one, I think it's worth me sampling it 😊 I'm torn between that and Coco vanille.
Yes I try so many samples and think wow and then I wear them for a few days and I just realise they aren't me. It's a lesson to learn that what appeals from the bottle doesn't necessarily translate to a wearable fragrance. 🥰
Another great topic! Let's see ☕
Thanks ❤️
I adore Lattafa Nebras. I highly recommend it if you like gourmands and it’s a cheapie. It’s said to be a dupe of Eilish, but I think it’s better. Reminds me of chocolate mousse with whipped cream and a sprig of mint on the top because the opening has a slight minty note. Many say that Middle Eastern fragrances need to sit and develop for awhile. But I also know that fact in itself can annoy people.
I let mine sit for over a year before I decluttered them. They didn't change into something that I enjoyed sadly. I can't say that I like Eilish, but I do like Eilish no2! I haven't tried Nebras though, it sounds nicer than Eilish. Thanks for the suggestion ☺️
Hey Claire. I’m glad I’ve loved both of my Amouage fragrances I’ve smelled which is Love Tuberose and Lilac Love
Hey Liz ❤️ Oh I really want to try more of the Garden collection, especially Love Tuberose! Lilac love is beautiful 💜
Hiiii Claire! 💖 I agree, the Theodoros Kalotinis line is really good and well-priced.
TK is a great deal for the quality and beauty of the fragrances. One of the best value brands. 👌
all great except Plumeria. I like florals, but that one was just headache trigger.
Thanks for the warning 🙂
Such a fun video! My 1st fragrance from Juliette has a gun was MMMM... which I loved/love so much that I immediately bought a backup. The other one that I recently tried and like is Lust for Sun. Vanilla Vibes is OK too, but similar to other beach-y vanilla scents. (Sadly, the others did not work out for me, lol. The "pear" one opened so beautifully and then within a minute turned into a disgusting Ambroxan bomb, lol. )
Thanks ❤️ Yes! A tonne of ambroxan with Pear Inc! I will try a few more JHAG and see if I find a love, people do seem to love a few of them ☺️ thanks for watching 🥰
Mancera coco vanille is a love for me and what I would recommend trying from that house. I also was caught off guard at velvet vanilla being a tuberose scent, but I love it anyway. Thanks for sharing your experiences testing out these brands!
Hi Lauren, yes I think you might be right with that one, I heard Joss Jane said that one doesn't have the DNA as strongly as the others she'd tried. I didn't dislike velvet vanilla at all, as I do enjoy tuberose, but it was just not expected 😂 it's almost fizzy feeling to me, quite an interesting one! Thanks for watching 🥰
This sounds fun. Let's go!
Thanks for watching 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume Pleasure. You're welcome. 😄
Mancera is absolutely one of my favorite brands. Oud Mint and Instant crush are a staple of what I wear.
I've tried Instant Crush, but not Aoud Mint. I will give that one a try. I think out of all the brands here, Montale and Mancera are the ones that I need to try more of, the others I'm pretty convinced are not for me. Thanks for watching 🥰
I go to diptyque for my florals.
St.germaine 34 edt and edp is great.
Eau capital
Benjoin Boheme
Eau duelle is amazing
I've sampled Eau Capitale and Eau Duelle but I didn't try the others. I do really like Orphéon still, I tried it again the other day cos I'm mega indecisive 🙃🤣 but I think I will get it. Thanks for watching 🥰
I just came across your this channel - completely agree on Amouage and also Theodore's Kalotinis. I picked up a sample set from a perfume retailer recently. Beautiful perfumes! I purchased Aegean Sea Salt Citrus for a summer freshie, and I think I will circle back to Alluring Fig. It's so unique, yet wearable!
Amouage, especially the slightly older fragrances, are wow! And Theodoros Kalotinis is really affordable and nicely done in the main. 😊 Thanks for watching 🥰
I have been wearing the ever loving sht out of Mancera’s Fig Extasy, it’s become my spring workhorse-IMO interesting and versatile. The refreshing green notes are appropriate for daytime, but with an unexpectedly voluptuous figgy sillage that makes it fun for evening. That said my skin chemistry tends to make the slightly sweet go full on diabetic, so that lets the figginess stand out against the green and leathery notes.
As a lover of unisex scent profiles with a lot of oomph, Mancera has been a fun house for me to play with. But admittedly the world would be a better place if Red Tobacco were never invented 😂
Haha! You know what? I smelt Fig Extasy a while back, I remember liking it. 😊 I do think I need to try more Mancera, I probably just didn't find the right one for me yet...
Red Tobacco I've not got to, but I heard it's an everlasting beast! 🤣
Loved this video! I agree with your assessments. I recently decluttered four Mancera fragrances. Can't wait to try Theodoras Kalatonis. I blind bought Lipstick Rose and really don't care for it. If you want it let me know.
Thank you ❤️ I'm happy that you enjoyed it. I have since tried two more from TK, I should make a review video maybe 🤔 that's a shame about Lipstick Rose. Thank you for the kind offer but I won't take your fragrance, I hope you can resell it and recoup some of your spend and find something else that you do enjoy instead. Thank you for watching 🥰
Amouage is worth the money imo ❤️ Guidance, Journey, The Library collection, etc...
Kalotinis is lovely as well & so is Diptique.. Fleur De Peau & the new Papier = enchanting, atmospheric & transparent feel 🤍
Frederic Malle is another one I'm alright to spend my money on 😅
Yes, I think with trying all of these, you either get the hype or you don't and you quickly realise which brands are for you and which might not be ☺️
Hi beautiful Claire! Amouage has some challenging ones 😅 Blossom Love and Sunshine have been really good to me. I want to get my nose on Guidance
Me too! Guidance really intrigues me, but I am interested by all Amouage that I've not yet tried! They are interesting and different 😊
Have you done any reviews of indie brands on Etsy? I’m new to your channel! Love your videos
I haven't. I try lots of brands but never from Etsy. I will eventually do a video talking about smaller brands I've enjoyed I think 😊 it's truly where the magic is! I do put indie in my seasonal videos, e.g. my spring video has 2/10. Thanks for watching 🥰
Hi Claire, your videos upload late on Saturday here in Australia, so I save it and watch you while having my Sunday morning breakfast🥐☕️. I love Alluring Fig and have just bought Murmure d’ete by Plume Impressions. Another lovely fig. I enjoy some JHAGs but not all. I now won’t do any more blind buys. (She says) Samples are the best. I can’t remember if you have reviewed Blanche Bete by Liquides Imaginaires. Tried the sample and it was an instant Yes! for me😃🇦🇺
I love fig fragrances! They are great for spring and even summer if they aren't too creamy or sweet. I think I've only tried one Plume Impression fragrance and that was a boozy plum one, I've forgotten the name, is it Imperiale? I'm not sure. Anyway, it was so nice but reminded me a lot of Kayali Invite only.
Gosh yes! I nearly blind bought a travel spray of Pear Inc, when I finally tried it I was so relieved that I didn't go for it in the end, because I would just have had the hassle of reselling it.
I've not tried Blanche Bête, but I would love to, all but two reviewers I've watched have been head over heels in love with that fragrance, it sounds very lovable!
Thanks for watching, I hope you've had a fab Sunday ❤️
Watching. . Always very entertaining. . And then you talked about Lipstick Fever 😂😂😂. Have to laugh as I've just sent you that thinking it would be up your street.
Oh well, maybe second times a charm? 😅
. . Will continue to watch
Thanks Lizzie, I know it's ironic, someone had sent me babycat and cafe rose recently too, I guess things go in cycles! Lipstick Fever I retried today, it's still a no unfortunately. I also tried Black Rain, which is not as I expected, for a colour, I'm saying smokey purple - grey. 💜
From dyptique the fig one is very nice
I dont think I can spell it either 🤣 but yes, I know it means, "he who likes figs" 🤷♀️🤣
"I don't want to buy something that I don't really love..." me: looks at his sole Diptyque bottle, "She's talking to YOU."
Yep, I think this is what's stopped me, I just don't know... Which one are you not loving?
@@dr.claire.perfume It is called 34 Boulevard Saint Germain - it is a really special scent, no doubt. Olivier Pescheaux created to celebrate 50th anniversary of the Paris boutique. Spicy Woody somewhat floral really dazzling scent trail. I APPRECIATE it, but find I never will wear it. Can't even imagine the occasion. /sigh.
Oh that's a shame! Yes, I know what you mean, some just don't seem to suit anything. Especially if you prefer something else in those genres.
Good morning Claire 🤗 grabbing a quick coffee ☕️, I saw Amouage and I got nervous 😂 there’s just something strange in each one I’ve tried!
Hi Sunny! Yes they are a little offbeat. Not a blind buy brand 😂 I think my favourite so far is opus III but that's discontinued sadly. Which did you try so far? 🥰
Hello dear Claire 🌹 I've been fortunate to be able to smell most of the Amouage fragrances during my travels and I will say I like many of them. I especially like the ones that are supposedly for men, but have noted like tobacco and liquor. Portrayal is one of my favorite 😍
Portrayal is gorgeous 🤩 unfortunately I've never seen any Amouage in any shops near me. I will look when I go to London or a big city. You've definitely seen some fab fragrance stores. I've been looking at your gorgeous photos with immense interest and slight jealousy 🤣
Great idea and video Claire!!!🤜💥🤛I have a similar experience with JHAG - I keep wanting to love them but keep being disappointed 🤷🏻♀️
Thank you! ❤️ Which have you tried Joss? Is it nearly all?
@@dr.claire.perfume Mmmmm, Not a Perfume, Romantina (that one I liked but didn’t love), Pear Inc, Vanilla Vibes
Ok, thanks! I'm trying to work out which to try next so this is helpful 🙂
Hi Claire 😊 nice to see you again … right mancera for me I like roses vanille 😊 I like to wear it in freezing winter nights it’s very feminine I love it 🥰
Hello ☺️ I've tried that one, it's very likeable, I have a decant. Good sillage too.
@@dr.claire.perfume yes ☺️☺️☺️ I tried it in the summer very cloying … winter is perfect 🤩
Yes I can imagine! It's a sweet strong one.
I love Orpheon to me it’s a bit more special occasion and you are right, it can smell different at certain times eg vintagey or rosey. Smells like an old wooden side table that my grandma had so very nostalgic for me. Thanks for video ❤
Thank you ❤️ yes! Ophéon is a shape shifter! I get the nostalgic vibe too from it ☺️
Lattafa has been a real hit or miss. When they’re bad they are REALLY bad. I do love Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel (a dupe of Angels Share). Gorgeous.
Yeah, I'm so wary of trying any more because of my experiences with them. Even with Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud there's something harsh there that I'm just not sure about, despite the fragrance overall being pleasant to me. I feel like Armaf might be a better brand to try more from but something along the same lines. I haven't tried any Maison Alhambra but I'd be open to checking them out. Thanks for your suggestion ❤️
@@dr.claire.perfumehey Claire, not sure if you realise but Maison Alhambra are a subsidiary of Lataffa.
Yes I looked this one up, I'm afraid I'm not blind buying anything, even cheapies. I'm going to sample if possible. 🙂
Good morning Clare ☕️
Hey Frances, hope you are well ❤️
Hi Claire! I’ve been binge watching a lot of your videos and just love your content. And thanks for being so engaging with your subscribers! It’s refreshing, honestly.
So for me, I initially detested the synthetic DNA of Montale fragrances..but as I evolved along this journey, I sort of pushed myself outside of my usual comfort zones. With that being said Roses Vanille is one I really like (not a love) and I find it pairs so lovely with lighter rose scents. On the opposite side of that coin, I absolutely detested Femininity .. it was so bad on me, the leather made me nauseous.
Roses Musk by Mancera is nice, seems a lighter more wearable version of Roses Vanille. Also layers well with Delina.. really pretty.
I know a lot of people don’t like any JHAG fragrances, but for me Vanilla Vibes is perfectly suited to my chemistry and it’s one of my most complimented fragrances by strangers..oddly enough it’s usually after I’ve gone anosmic to it; radiates beautifully. I like Ode to Dullness, but usually reserve it for a cozy bed time scent.
Couldn’t smell Not a Perfume and what little I could detect was unpleasant!
Lattafa has a few I like, one being their flanker for Khamrah called Qahwa, I didn’t care for the original but enjoy the more nuanced coffee note in Qahwa. Definitely less sweet.
Also like Nasheet which is a lighter version of Ani Nishane. Fakhar Rose is a powdery L’interdit to my nose, I like it. Nebras needed time to blossom and is very similar to Eilish if you like that one.
Not a fan of Ajwad, very screechy and metallic.
I am currently debating trying Mazaaji and Qaed Al Fursan.. possibly Mayar.
Mancera I think are probably the one I just need to try more of on this list, I just don't think I've tried enough of them, even with trying 12ish, as they do have loads! With Montale, I've come around a bit to Intense cafe, I didn't really enjoy it at all when I first tried it and since then only honey Aoud has been a mild like.
JHAG do really work for some people, they must do, because the brand is really genuinely loved! I wish I could find one I enjoy because I love the aesthetic and the bottles 🙂
Qahwa does interest me. And lots of people have recommended Nasheet too. I was just looking at the Mango one, Ajayeb Dubai... 👀
Let me know if you try more Lattafa and what you think of them. 🙂 Thanks for watching 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume Oh the mango scent sounds right up my alley! If you test it please review, I’d love to see it! Thanks Claire!
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I do think that amouage is spectacular! It’s really different and I like different, I LOVE different! It’s a very complex and interesting brand!
Yes Amouage stand out for being off beat and high quality for me. 👍
If a person likes Mancera/Montale, I assume our tastes aren’t aligned in the least.
Also, studies show people who like these brands are terrible people. Citation forthcoming.
Great video.
😂 thanks for keeping it light hearted
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Amouage is more approachable than it seems. I also didn’t expect to like anything from them but I happen to love everything I’ve tried including some very challenging ones like Epic woman. Great video Claire!!
Thank you 🙂 yes! I tried Interlude Woman the other day and I was surprised to enjoy that too. I am so surprised that I haven't disliked one so far!
@@dr.claire.perfume Another stunner! I’ve yet to purchase a full bottle of anything because they’re so pricey but I love everything I’ve tried so far. Keep in mind that I don’t shy away from classic orientals, spicy fragrances, amber… But if one is used to your Juicy Coutures, I can see why they absolutely hate Amouage. I think you need to have a bit of a trained nose to appreciate Amouage.
I tried the rare classic Fate last night, when it calms down, it's a little like a more animalic and leathery Coco. Yeah, probably not a brand for sweet gourmand lovers.
Molecule series: the Iso e Super is definitely skin-nose variable and while I can smell it, it just smells like a soapy citrus white musk and it’s very light projection but very long lasting. My favorite is the Black Tea + 01. The tannins accord is like a dry black tea, not creamy, and so good combined with the citrus clean musk. I’ll have to give Lilac Love another try …. Maybe next Spring. Love Mimosa is an easier powdery floral for me as lilacs are often soapy. Great video as always ❤
Hi Jackie! I think I will for sure try the M+ line, a few people have said how good certain fragrances are so I will test them in store and see if I love them 😊. It's weird because I can smell what I think is iso e super when it's with other things, like in PDM Herod, iso e super is the most dominant note to me!
Lilac love definitely wasn't instant love and I'm not sure I'd want a bottle of it as I'm not sure how often I would wear it would justify the price, but I do think it's interesting and artistic. I didn't try the mimosa but I do love mimosa so if I get the opportunity, I will try it. 😊 Thanks for watching and have a fab week. 🥰
Amouage fragrances are very unique. I love Guidance and to my own surprise, I am so intrigued by Material, that I just purchased a larger sample to wear it more to confirm I do love it 😂
Amouage are fab ❤️ I really need to check out both of those! People are recommending both to me and I feel like so many can't be wrong 😊 thanks for your suggestions 🙂
Just found this channel. It's nice to see this type of content in the fragrance community, definitely a breath of fresh air! For me Mancera is hit or miss. I think they have way too many releases and some of them smell quite similar. My favourites are: Vetiver Sensuel and Wind Wood, and I'm sort of on the fence with Hindu Kush. I can completely understand why most people don't get along with the brand. Most releases are fairly synthetic, with a emphasis on loud projection and longevity. In terms of the other brands you don't like, I can't say I'm a fan of those either.
I feel like Mancera/Montale are probably the brand I least feel deserves to be on this list as ones I'm not keen on, I think I do need to try a few more but so far, I've not found anything I've really enjoyed. I've not tried any of those three that you list though! I agree, they are loud and synthetic but are definitely not the worst offenders in that category from the brands on the market 😂 thanks for watching 🥰
I love a lot of Amouage fragrances and you can get them steeply discounted here. 🙂 I did have to buy Guidance at full retail, which killed me, lol, but I love it. Great video, Claire!
🤣 I bet! Sheesh! Yes Amouage are sometimes a little cheaper on certain sites here, but not as well discounted as they used to be 🤦♀️ thanks for watching 🥰
Hi Claire - what a great topic and conversation! I am aligned with you on most of these, although I have only really tried one Diptyque. I have several Amouages in various sizes from FB to 10ml and minis…and they are intriguing. Not always easy reaches but artistic for sure. One house I have 10+ full bottles from is Serge Lutens. Not for everyone and some are quite challenging, but they are also excellent examples of early niche artistry. I also love Lush and have a dozen or so bottles. Again, not for everyone and not always mass appealing. I just got a full bottle of Lattafa Nebras and so far so good, but it’s a little too soon to know if it’s a love. Hope you have a terrific week! 😘
Hi Jill! Wow 😮 I have tried I think 4 Serge Lutens and I've liked, but not loved them all. I've tried baptême du feu, dent de lait, un Bois vanille and l'orpheline. I really want to try fils de joie, are there any that you would recommend in particular?
I've had a few people recommend the Pride line, it seems that people enjoy Ansaam Gold and Nebras! Thanks for watching ❤️
I have L’orpheline, and I find it extremely challenging. Five o’clock au Gingembre is an easy wear ginger tea scent. Arabie is wonderful for the winter - a sultry amber with delicious dried fruits. Fils de Joie is my favorite, but it is truly a VERY heady Jasmine and not for the faint of heart!
L'orpheline seems to get stronger 🤣 it's an interesting one though! Those three all sound good. I hope to find some samples 😊
Thank you for this video! I enjoy hearing your opinion on niche fragrances.
I felt the same about Lilac Love! At first it was too strong but on second try, I was madly in love. I was lucky enough to purchase the perfume second hand for 1/3 the price! It remains my only Amouage. I have liked some others but not enough to purchase yet.
After a year, I have almost finished a 9 ml decant of Musc Ravageur. I think that was enough to scratch my itch so I won’t get a full bottle. However, I am strongly considering saving for En Passant. Oh my…heavenly. Unlike Lilac Love, this is a more realistic, watery lilac. It reminds me of spring walks with my sister, who adores lilac. I’m trying to justify a purchase by telling myself I’ll share the perfume with her 😁
Thank you ❤️ oh wow, you were so lucky with Lilac Love 💜 what a deal! 😊
Yes, I think musc ravageur is one I'd wear sporadically, not something for everyday. I can see that a small amount would suffice. I think I tried En Passant once in the summer and I remember liking it but I tried a lot of fragrances that day 🤣, I will go try it again and remind myself. Thanks for watching 🥰
Agree with you on most of these brands. The only Juliette has a Gun fragrances that I like are Miss Charming and Mmmm... I also like Mancera Roses Vanille. I’ve never tried Theodoros Kalotinis, I’m curious to pick up some samples!
I think I need to try more JHAG, I have a list of which to try now and I will add these to it, thanks for the suggestions ☺️ roses vanille is a nice one, I did like that. Yes, definitely try some TK if you get the chance, they are fab value and lovely fragrances. 😊
For me ERIS Parfums can do no wrong. I’ve sampled 4 so far (Night Flower, Ma Bête, Mxxx, and Delta of Venus). Night Flower is obsessive arm sniffing territory and the rest ranged from lovely to intriguing. Hilde Soliani has been a mixed bag but might be on me for picking the more experimental scents to try (e.g. Hot Milk).
I have the complete set of those. I haven't tried them all, maybe three so far, but I started with Ma Bête and 😱. I will try Night Flower 🙂 thanks for watching 🥰
Theodoros Kalotonis, Akro and Kerosene perfumes are top of my list to try next asI want photorealistic fragrances.
Yes! I want to sample some Kerosene! They sound so divisive! Akro I've been stalking discovery sets for too 🤣 Dark was instant oooh! 🥰
Have you tried Mancera's Hindu Kush? Not sure if I'd like it but I'd sure like to try it.
I've not tried it, but yeah same, I've been curious too. Please let me know what you think if you get to try it 😊 thanks for watching 🥰
Lattafa has a lot of gems in their collection, I would suggest trying from their pride line of fragrances.
Ok, I'm going to write these all down and investigate, because I have been so hesitant and also slightly overwhelmed with how many fragrances Lattafa have out! They are loved so that have to be some good ones 😊 thanks for watching 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume I love lattafa but did not like the ones you listed either, except for khamra I like it. Some easy reaches that are my favorite ME are from Matin Martin fragrances, I have several and love them all. Miral, Jameela, Silky Saffron and Lady Roza. Also the mystique bouquet, violet bouquet and floral bouquet by Afnan are some easy to wear middle eastern fragrances. Edit I just realized this video is 7 mnths old. Hopefully you have found some middle eastern loved during this time.
Diptyque has the most beautiful presentation to me. I also like their lowkey, chic, botanical scent profiles
Yes 👌 they are a bottle that I would love to display 🤣 but yes, apothecary-esque fragrances!
I understand not loving JHAG but I highly recommend trying the newest release called Juliette. It's quite a strong fragrance IMO. It has a beautiful dark cherry note in it. It's a warm fragrance, perfect for cold weather. I love it. Also I really enjoy Ode to Dullness too. It's an easy reach fragrance, perfect for year-round. I have yet to try Miss Charming but I've heard good things about that one as well and hope to get my nose on it soon.
Thanks, I will keep trying them! I did go sniff Vanilla Vibes and a few others after this video, Magnolia Bliss and Sunny Side up, but none were for me sadly.
Great vid. There are def brands on here I want to try (Lipstick Rose by Frederick Malle), I found for me, Juliette has a Gun brand DNA does not go with me, I can not smell them and they are so weak. I have been looking for replacement for discontinued Lipstick On by Replica and tried Lipstick Fever and smelled the opening and literally nothing a few seconds after, immediately returned.
Thank you! ❤️ Yes lipstick rose is lovely! I never got to sample lipstick on, I would love to try it but it's long gone now. I have no idea why it was discontinued 🤷♀️ it was popular! Maybe it was an ingredients thing? I also tried lipstick fever thinking it would be very makeup like and it just wasn't... Just a lot of iso e super. Thanks for watching 🥰
I'm so sad to see the reactions to Phlur. The original compositions (Hepcat, Hanami, Moab, etc.) were SOOOO good, and Siano was my go-to for a long time. The sillage, the unique combos, etc. I gave away my last bottle during Christmas, and by January, the business got taken over & I'm still trying to find a replacement for this. 😢😢
I have never seen Phlur in the UK apart from online at Selfridges so I've never tried any. I know they got a lot of buzz when they first launched though that appears to have died down, I wonder whether this is why? Thanks for watching 🥰
I'm really intrigued by Amouage. I'm just dipping my toes into niche territory, other than Middle Eastern fragrances, which are also considered niche. But Amouage is the house I'm most interested in right now.
Lilac is my favorite flower so I'm always intrigued by a lilac note. Lilac Love sounds so lovely! Have you tried Guidance? I've heard such mixed reviews. I know DUA does a dupe of Guidance but I'm not sure how similar they are. I did just order a sample of Guidance and I'll get DUA "The Guide" AKA Guidance dupe from DUA tomorrow so I'm looking forward to comapring them very much.
I've also heard good things about Sunshine Woman. Arlene from Delicious Delights always raves about it so it has me wanting to try it too! Portrayal Woman sounds beautiful too. So many I want to try!! 😂❤
I am a blind buyer at heart but Amouage is one I will sample before purchasing. The bottles from Amouage are really nice as well. I love the shape of them and all the different colors as well as the magnetic cap. It's display worthy (not that I display my fragrances but if I did!). 😂😂
I have tried Guidance once at a friend's house. I can't say I have enough of an impression of it to judge as I was covered in fragrance at the time. I also tried Material and remember more about that one. I think the older Amouage can be quite challenging. I tried one (I don't remember which, it was an 80/90s one) that really did smell like urine for the opening but it did calm down, it was extremely animalic. OG fans of Amouage love that risk taking though. Really the traditional makeup of their fragrances was resins, frankincense was often used. I think they are moving away from that a little now and becoming an easier going more mass appealing house, as evidenced by them being eyed up by L'Oréal for purchase. I do worry that their unique feel and their heritage will become masked in future. The newer collections are already going that way.
I didn't try Sunshine Woman but I would love to, I know Arlene loves it 🙂 and I'd be interested to see what you think of the Dua Vs the original!
From Amouage I tried Guidance only.
I highly recommend.
I am curious about Material as well
I do really want to try it ☺️ Material also I've heard so much about and it's made me super curious! Thanks for your suggestions 🙂
Shay & Blue had a lot of hate and dislike for how they handled the shipping issues for the US customers. They are mostly comparable to something within the #sephorasquad influencer pushed brands (Phlur, Kayali, Maison Margiela, Nest) as they are all fairly 'low hanging fruit' style. What I mean by that is that I highly doubt many of these will be talked about ten years down the line. I can smell Iso E Super and I love making my own homemade version as it is SO easy and inexpensive to do. That is, for us in the USA and I'm not sure how it is for the rest of the world. If you need to dupe any of their mixtures just add a bit of essential oils. I love their combo of +Mandarin, but to be fair it is quite expensive for where it falls as a layering fragrance. I've got you covered when it comes to Montale/Mancera! These aren't as strong with typical DNA of these brands. For Mancera: Gold Prestigum creamy vanilla/orange blossom and suede leather - Pink Prestigum grapefruit/citruses and rose. Montale: Dark Vanilla is wonderful and .... dare I say someone took this one and saw some major success(side eye to Silky Woods). Tropical Wood is all about beachy/tropical tiare flower. Starry Nights is another lovely one that isn't the typical Montale. Apple, bergamot, dried rose petals and powdery musk. People seem to be a bit torn on this one if it leans too far masc for women, but give it a go. These have all been Clara approved 🐿
Please do have a look at my page as I live over on IG(much like our pal Jon).
Claire - I am glad you popped up and saw you on Jon's channel. An absolute breath of fresh air!
Thanks! I've tried Pink Prestigium, and you're right, that's definitely a bit different to their others! The grapefruit is lovely. Not tried Gold though I don't think 🤔
With Montale I had a sample of Tropical Wood from someone who was decluttering their sample collection and by the sounds of your description, it must have been off because it didn't make me think of beachy / tropical vibes at all. 🤣 In fact I'm now convinced it was off... I should probably try it again with a new sample. I will also check out Starry Nights if I see it, but I often struggle with apple in fragrances so who knows!
I will check you out on IG, I may already follow you actually! I will check 🙂 thanks for watching 🥰
The yellow yara, is very pleasant and raghba from lattafa is a nice vanilla.
Yes! A few people have suggested raghba! I should probably try that one. The Yara line really does intrigue me, just so many people really love it! Thanks for watching 🥰
Right now my most intriguing brands that got me in a bind is: Sora Dora, Akro for sure,
Une nuit Nomade 💁🏽♀️but you already know that!…Argos, Bdk, Mula Mula is decent, room 1015 got my attention, atelier des ors and I’m still skepticcal about the one that I’m intrigued by. I’m overwhelmed with all the new scents and recently hyped up fragrances but it makes me excited, like reignites my inspiration for trying new fragrances.
I really want to try Une Nuit Nomade 😊 and Akro was fab from the one I tried, I am interested in their discovery set 👌
Hi Claire! This was an interesting video. I don’t own a lot of niche fragrances but I have sniffed many. The only two I own are Nicolai Solange Cologne and Miller Harris Rose en Rose. I enjoy both of these very much. Very strange experience when I sniff Juliette has a Gun perfumes as none of them are appealing. Some are simply not discernible to my nose. And the Glossier “You” which everyone seems to like- I have tried multiple times but I cannot detect any odour. That’s ok as I have just saved myself a lot of money!
Same with me too, my collection is mostly designer but I like trying them 🙂
That's really interesting! I can smell Glossier you very clearly, although I do get used to it after a while (or it fades 🤣). But not a perfume I just couldn't smell at all. There's clearly something about ambroxan and iso E super that makes these peak a boo fragrance molecules. 😊
I love all of your videos ! I’m so glad I found your channel !!! Always interesting and informative videos !!!! The one brand I think is overhyped and over priced is Jo Malone. The fragrances are too weak for the price. Not long lasting.
Thank you! ❤️ I haven't tried many Jo Malone fragrances but I get that they were originally designed as colognes and for layering so I understand them being a little bit on the lighter side in a way. But yes the price point is 😱. I didn't love English pear and freesia, nor myrrh and tonka intense but I got a completely free bottle of Pomegranate Noir and I like, but don't love it. I can't see me buying any from them judging by my experiences so far... 🥰
My favorite JHAG is magnolia Bliss. It’s nota very popular one but I like it for the summer is a nice freshie with some floral and it actually lasts on me. I have not had good experience with the rest from the brand.
I've not tried that one, I will check it out though, thanks for the suggestion! I've got quite a list to sniff when I next go to the store near me that stocks this brand. Thanks for watching, have a good week! 🥰
I love sweet vanilla from Montale and fig extasy from mancera is great.
I've tried fig extasy! I didn't try sweet vanilla though. I definitely need to try a few more Montale ☺️
If you like very unique perfume you may like scent of woods. I have hazelnut in oak. Very long lasting and unique
Thanks for the suggestion! I've tried one from them, but it wasn't the right scent profile for me, I need to try one that suits me better, for what it was though, it did smell pleasant. I would love to try some more from that brand ❤️
I, like you, am intrigued by Amouage as well theodoros kalonginis. I want sample coffee addict first and from Amouage sunshine and guidance are at the top of my list.
Sunny side up and mmmmmm from Juliette has a gun are 2 I’d like to sample from them. I’ve tried mmmm and I like it a lot, but I’m finding it hard to justify the price, lol
Lattafa is a love for me, altho I have had a few misses. I want to try Nebras next from the pride line along with a few others. I have yara and Ana abiyedh and the rouge as well. I love them all. The longer they sit the better.
Thanks for a interesting vid🫶🏼
I'd recommend coffee addict, it's a good one, but so is the fig and also the more expensive tobacco, although these are less universally likeable.
I will go try more JHAG fragrances, I can't believe that there isn't one that I enjoy and mmmm and sunny side up as well as musc invisible keep coming up as people's favourites.
Lattafa is really wanted to love, I do wonder whether my aversion to saffron has anything to do with it, as when that is cheap it can be extremely rubbery or even plasticky. I let my Lattafa fragrances sit 15 months before decluttering them as I knew they people talk about maceration but it didn't change my mind unfortunately. Perhaps I just picked badly? I've seen a few people recommend Nebras but since I am very picky with chocolate, I'm a little hesitant. I think the only chocolate fragrance I've really enjoyed has been Akro dark. Yara and actually even Khamrah, really do intrigue me though. Thanks for watching 🥰
Hi Claire, I only have Lattafa Yara and I must admit the first spray feels overly sweet and a bit synthetic... however the drydown is cosy and comforting and it is also perfect for layering, so maybe you should give it a go :)
I know someone who has it, so when I visit them, I will ask to try it if I remember. I know it's been really popular, but I've also seen a few people hate it so I'm not sure 🤣 thanks for watching 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume that is really handy:) defo try before buy :) thanx for the video
No problem! ☺️
Hi Dr.Smith❤
Your lipstick is beautiful.
Thank you for the informative video. Thank goodness for more video content like this that isn't "love this, love that". Impossible and unrealistic, imo.
As subjective as fragrances are, there is clearly shared negative opinions.
I read all posts, and value the feedback greatly.
You engage with subbies; much appreciated.
I rely on samples whenever available, as I have disliked so many FB purchases in the past. I donate a lot, and niche purchases are not often feasible.
I recall when TK was $28 (shipping) for my purchase and I declined.
Now, available and samples are here USA. I tried several. The fig, coffee, vanilla, all good. The Lemon tart disappointed me. It has a butter note, I believe that is off-putting. It made me nauseous 🤷. However, I cook and bake with Butter, and it makes me queazy. So it could be me. I didn't like LT at all, and I love lemon, anything!
Mancera, oh those names are random for sure. Tonka Cola will be a sampler for me, by year's end hopefully.
JHAG is a headscratcher. I have never tried, as I have lots of reservations on cost AND performance.
* Veronica reviewed ODE TO DULLNESS, and liked it. I'm going to sample. It's a clean, sorta soapy wear anytime scent.
KEROSENE, I have some pics on a sample wishlist. I really want to try😊.
Francine 🙋🌹
Thank you! ❤️ yes, the postage and packaging for TK put me off my purchase for sure. It was more than half the cost of a bottle of fragrance, I found it unacceptable. I had some people tell me to buy two or three bottles, but if I only want one, why would I spend more for free shipping?
I didn't try lemon tart, but yes, I've heard that about it, I don't think it's as popular.
Honestly I rare love a fragrance, I like a lot, and dislike an awful lot but love is rare! I feel weird on TH-cam because I can easily test 10 fragrances and feel ambivalence towards most or all of them, and that's not the general hit rate here for others. Maybe there is a coincidence that I don't use affiliate links? 🤣
Tonka cola has sounded an interesting one. I think I do want to try more Mancera and Montale. There must be one out there for me.
JHAG has been a complete no so far, but I will try the new one. I've seen only one review from an influencer who was gifted a bottle. I wasn't around this weekend, so I'm sure there are more reviews out about it now and I'm curious to see what people who weren't gifted a bottle say. It does sound easy-going for sure.
Kerosene fascinates me too! Such a divisive brand that I would love to try! Thanks for watching 🥰 have a fab week ❤️
I too would really like to try some Frédéric Malle fragrances as well, especially carnal flower or portrait of a lady. Mancera is a very good house for me because they have amazing sillage and I just love roses vanille. It's my happy fragrance. I've heard that mmm ftom Juliette has a gun is a good fragrance and personally I'm intrigued by one named mad Madam but I've had this house has a weak performance so I'm not willing to spend the money on something I'm not able to smell. You were right about fracas by the way. Now I'm able to smell that buttery tuberose I bought it for. One of my colleagues said that it reminded her of vintage anais anais that her mum used to wear and also lilacs. Personally, I don't smell lilacs in it but I like them anyway, so why not? The most hilarious comment was my daughter's. She said it smelled basic. I'm glad at least one of my daughters inherited my live for fragrance, even if we rarely agree.
🤣 basic! That's hilarious 😂 I know in a way what she means but it's supposedly, or notorioisly, one of the best tuberoses isn't it? I get that if you don't love tuberose, you might just think it's boring.
I will try a few more JHAG fragrances. People do seem to love some of them, but yes, from what I've smelt, they are incredibly weak. Lipstick fever fades very quickly.
Mancera there are a few I do like and roses vanille is one, but I think I prefer siren and sailors for something along a similar line, I just didn't find a love yet with Mancera but I'm sure there must be one for me.
Have a fab week 🥰
Lilac love is beautiful and makes me feel incredible 🤩
It's mmm! 😋 but not exactly gourmand, it's a strange one but weirdly works! I love the very heavy polleny feel of it. 💜
It makes me feel powerful! When I wear it I throw my shoulders back and hold my head a little higher ☺️
@@Scents4em yes I totally get that !!
Yes! It's elegant, strong and different 👌
Hi, thank you for the beautiful video, from all these brands I owe only diptyque and Juliette has a gun. Juliette has a gun seems so synthetics, i bought a box of samples at Sephora, so I really have the same opinion as you plus for the synthetics note you have to spend a lot of money, its kind of expensive
Diptuque I owe: eau duelle (I love it for fall), phylosykos as figue beautiful fragrance, eau de sens that is about orange blossom i like it , do son is very interesting and also I have Tam Dao its beautiful about sandalwood note: I really like this brand brings me in different places. Here in Montreal is associated with a card that explains where is the inspiration coming from
Thank you ❤️ I'm happy that you enjoyed this ☺️ I will try a few more JHAG that people have suggested to me in this video as I have a store nearby where I can try a few sprays for free, so I've nothing to lose. So far, yes I agree, quite synthetic and expensive!
Wow, you own quite a lot of Diptyque fragrances! They are really beautiful from the ones that I've tried. Of yours, I did not try Eau de Sens, I will spray that one when I am next in store. Thank you for the description of what you have tried and your experiences, it is very helpful. 🥰
I'd love to try Escentric Molecules, I think it 01+ black tea. The idea of molecular perfume is interesting. I love Juilette Has a Gun's Vanilla Vibes and the new Juliette. I think the house is very hit or miss. THey certainly have a distinctive DNA.
Diptyque I want to try. They have a cult following. Btw, you have access to some marvelous shops. There are no shops near me except for Macy's, and most of their fragrances are Clinique, Gucci, etc. (I love Gucci Bloom and have full bottles.)
I still haven't tried the combined escentric molecule fragrances, I need to! I tried one of JHAG's more expensive line and it was much more something for me, I haven't found any from their main that I really enjoy sadly. I did go and try the ones people suggested after this video too.
With Diptyque I think I will eventually buy, I am still quite enamoured with Orphéon! But I also really like Do Son which is compared to Bloom. I would really love a bottle of the ambrosia flanker, I love that one! 😊
Yes I have some good shops in the city where I work, but near my house, not so much 😂 thanks for watching 🥰
Dyptic perfumes I haven’t tried any but I love they’re candles 😊
The candles are fab from what I've smelt in store 👌
@@dr.claire.perfume yes.. also I like joe melone candles too ☺️☺️☺️
I think sometimes Jo Malone fragrances suit candles better than perfumes.
I am intrigued by JHG latest perfume by the name alone 😅 'Ode to Dullness'. I highly recommend Mancera's Amber Fever & Montale's Amber Musk 🙂
Thank you for the recommendations ☺️ I will add them to the list to try!
It's such a weird name isn't it?! 🤣 I also just want to try it. I will check it out in store. 🥰
Pear inc never attracted me! As a matter of fact I smelled it and there was a new one for the summer as well something with sun, nah I don’t feel left out of that brand at all!😂😂😂
Yes, I was attracted by the branding of the JHAG, but having tried them, it's been a big no so far. I didn't try Lust for Sun, but at that stage, my previous experiences had created a lack of interest in the release. 🤷♀️
Dude, me and another girl were just talking about how there's nothing we've ever liked from Juliette Has A Gun. Not one thing has ever made me get excited when sniffing it.
Yes... They do all have a certain vibe for me. I don't understand their pricepoint or the hype sadly and I have tried quite a few more since this video because of the suggestions that I got. Thanks for watching 🥰
Hi ! I have the same approach to top hyped " niche" brands . In my case , Xerjoff / Casamorati ( testing right now Bouquet Ideale ) , BDK ( on my skin, most of their perfumes are splendid only for 1 h30 and then they get boring ) , Parfums de Marly ( I already have sth similar with rose / juicy vibes) and MFK ( happy I bought Grand Soir some 3 yrs ago before its reformulation ) . Greetings from Paris
Hi Joanna, I've not tried any Xerjoff, but I'm curious. I've tried the other three and BDK has massively underwhelmed me, they use a LOT of ambroxan and it takes over with a few of their fragrances. PDM also uses a lot of ambroxan and also iso e super, I guess if you aren't used to it, it makes everything smell quite unusual. MFK I've not tried much from, maybe 3/4 fragrances, but no loves found so far. Thanks for watching 🥰
I hope I love tonka cola!
From what I've heard, it sounds good.
I love that you mentioned at the beginning how we're all so different because that's one of the first things I learned when I got into perfume! I feel like no two people smell the exact same thing.. we all have different noses! I do tend to enjoy Juliette has a Gun as a rule, but then again I can smell those molecular type fragrances, for example I own a decant of molecule O2 and a partial bottle of molecule 04 and I love them. The only one I can think of that you might like from JHAG would be Vanilla vibes, and possibly Mmmm. Mancera can be hit or miss, but you may enjoy Sicily and Aoud Orchid from them ☺️ When it comes to Theodoros Kalotinis- in my sample sniff part two video I tried 3 from that brand and disliked them all very much, and I concluded that this probably wouldn't be a brand I could go for, since each sample smelled very artificially sweet to my nose. Hopefully I conveyed that tactfully, although it was a little bit comical 😂 But I wonder if I would like that fig one? 🤔 As of now, the only 2 brands that I really cannot find anything I can tolerate from, are Vilhelm and The 7 Virtues, and I have sampled around 10 from each brand. But some people really love them! We all have to find our way on this perfume journey! 😊❤️
I think the fig is very much like the cool green feeling if the leaves and the tree itself but it's also milky and a soft vanilla. I think in really hot weather it can be too overwhelming but in spring it's good. I agree that coffee addict is a sweet one though. I didn't try more of the main line, only the pricier line, of which tobacco maniac is my favourite with the sandalwood and the iris leather close seconds.
I'm going to go try those JHAGs, because so many people have suggested those two in particular, it makes me think they are safe bets. L
Mancera I really do think I will eventually find one for me too. I don't know, it's weird, because I can smell ambroxan and iso e super when they are mixed with other things (e.g. Herod mainly smells of iso e super to me) and I clearly enjoy ambroxan in certain contexts, e.g. Kenzo world was love at first sniff! But I guess too that the aromachemicals such as ambroxan come in different small tweaked versions and I know some ambroxan fragrances I love and others I just cannot even like. It's very odd 🤣
@@dr.claire.perfume It sounds like the pricey line from Theodoros would be more my taste, I hope I get to smell them someday! I do hope you like Vanilla Vibes or Mmmm, they are definitely on the sweeter side, but VV is balanced with salty notes and Mmmm is balanced with florals in my opinion and reminds me of Gucci Bloom several hours into the drydown. I know what you mean about notes smelling different when they are singled out vs blended with other notes.. they really are whipping up some interesting combinations in those perfume labs 🥼😅😂
I'll definitely go try the JHAGs you suggest. 👍
Good topic. Some brands that are really hyped are off putting to me. Not sure why.
I think when I try something hyped, my expectations are sky high and I'm probably easily disappointed. Very few hyped brands seem to live up to my expectations. 🤷♀️
Good afternoon. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
Thanks Faith! Hope you've had a good week. 🥰
Amouage my fave are dia and gold very glam old school vibe 😊
I need to try Dia! 🥰
@@dr.claire.perfume dia and gold are very similar darling . Dia is usually created for day time and gold for night time . Because it’s a bit more heavier . But I love both equally . I will go to Venice Italy soon 😀 so I’ll take amouage dia with me it will fit beautifully sitting and drinking a billini at the hotel danieli wearing something very glamorous like a fitted satin long black dress ☺️☺️☺️☺️
Enjoy your holiday 😊
I was never interested in the molecule fragrances either. That is until they came out with M + Iris. Truthfully, I don’t love the opening but the dry down is heavenly for me. It’s one one of my less expensive fragrances but it is one of the few that I get complimented on when I wear it. I’ve heard others who like M + Mandarin as well but I haven’t tried it. It’s worth a sample if you like Iris. It must be worn on skin and I think it shines in warmer weather.
I have a store with these in, quite close to where I work, I will try them 😊 thanks for the suggestions, they are helpful. I do really enjoy iris! Thanks for watching 🥰
I only discovered your channel recently but I do really feel aligned with your views!
I recently got 6 Lattafa samples and I did *not* 5 of them, there was one I did/do love and will be buying a FB of, Ana Abiyedh Poudreé. But the rest I do not get. Honour and Glory is eh, okay sometimes. Idk how Yara is compared to Sol De Janeiro 62, or a strawberry milkshake 😬
Shay & Blue I feel the same, such a shame. I HATE Salt Caramel, it's like stale af popcorn to me :(
I havent liked anything Mancera/Montale but want to try Melody of the Sun and Holidays, Blue Matcha smelt nice on the blotter and I wanna try on skin. I only liked the Molecule + Ginger and Molecule + Black Tea but the rest 🤷♀️ but I do enjoy Commodity Paper and Book and one of both of them are Iso E Super based and I love that.
Amouage - Sunshine is something I really want to get a FB of but when it's discounted.
Oh welcome!
Yeah Lattafa has been more hit than miss for me, I will try more in time I think, my curiosity is returning! Ana abiyedh poudrée sounds like one to try 😊 my curiosity is gone over Yara, the reaction has been so mixed!
Shay and blue I'm done with. After owning 9 of their fragrances and only liking one, I'm just not interested.
Same with Holidays! I feel like that one could be different somehow.
Amouage I've tried a few more EOF since this video and I've enjoyed even more of them. I would like some more bottles but they are sooo expensive 🤦♀️ thanks for watching 🥰
The case of the missing comment -- again. I'll just summarize.
if you're looking for a pear fragrance, you might check out Pear by Perfume H (Lyn Harris of Miller Harris).
Lipstick/Makeup scents I have and enjoy are 1889 Moulin Rouge by Histoires de Parfum and Lipstick Rose by Frederic Malle..
I have Dark Purple by Montale and Hindu Kush by Mancera, but otherwise the fragrances from these houses I have tested seem to be rose, vanilla, chocolate, coffee or variations thereof with a heavy patchouli and/or oud background. The two I have are more complex.
Re Amouage,, the originals I have are Journey, Figment and Myths, all bought on sale at really reduced prices. The others I have are Duas of: Portrayal, Overture, Memoir, Interlude and Fate. I checked them against a sample set I found at a good price on Mercari, and the Duas are satisfyingly close to the ogs. The only drawback is that you don't have the lovely Amouage bottles.
I did just check the TH-cam filter but there's nothing there 🤷♀️ I don't know why it seems to just delete stuff 🤷♀️ it's annoying!
Ok, I am interested to try some Perfumer H, I do really like the older Miller Harris fragrances. I think my favourite makeup fragrance is probably Misia from Chanel, but I do really like lipstick rose and violet Ida too. I love the name of the histoires de parfum fragrance!
I think Gabi, the fragrantician had dark purple, and I've heard a few people mention Hindu Kush as being as interesting one. I agree that the Montale scent profiles are often quite samey, they feel like they are almost duping their own fragrances sometimes!
With Amouage, I can see a clone being enough for me, the prices are insane 🤣 Dua seems to do some good ones, it's always reassuring to compare them to the originals too! Thanks for watching Kat! Have a good week 🥰
Juliette has a gun is so ĺight and for me indeed also hairspray...😅
Khamrah is very nice...in wintertime...very cosy😊
JHAG seems like a great idea until I go and try another one and then I realise that I still don't love them. I will keep working my way through their entire range though 😂 just in hope!
People do seem to love Khamrah in general I think! 🥰
For e so far DIA, and overture woman is the one that I’ve got my eyes on!
Yes! I've had a few people tell me that Dia is old school glam. I'm intrigued 🧐
Montale try black oud intense 😊 I really love it so much that I will buy it again . The oud is cambodi oud which is my fave rose and patchouli 😊 it’s very regal rich Arab women smelling 😊 I can imagine a Sheika Arab lady coming out from Harrods looking absolutely stunning . That’s the image I get . This perfume is wonderful for winter nights ❤😊 let me know if you try it 🥰 sending you much love darling and I love your content 😊
I haven't heard anyone talk about that one! Buying it again sounds like a very strong mark of approval. Oud definitely gives off that kind of vibe. If I get to try it, I will let you know what I think 😊
@@dr.claire.perfume yes darling one must becareful getting ouds .. I don’t like the animalic ouds it’s just not for me . I like Cambodian they are it a lot in Qatar … so this is my favourite oud it’s fresh smelling mixed with rose and patchouli it’s just WAW 🙏🙏🙏 every time I went shopping in Harrods I always see an elegant Arab lady coming out and living just this trail of this perfume . 😀 it’s super Harrods and Seifridges sell it. .. so yeah let me know I’m curious about your ideas 😀 have a great Sunday darling lots of love 🥰🙏🕊 GOD BLESS 🙏
I'm not sure I know enough about oud to comment, but I've noticed there are some I enjoy and some I don't. Also some that are clearly synthetic and others that are more enveloping and rich smelling.
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Thank you 😊
I have JHAG Vanilla Vibes and Lust for Sun. I feel like the former is easy to go nose blind to but I really love the latter and would suggest that to anyone feeling at odds with JHAG fragrances.
Thanks for the suggestion! I actually tried one of my friend's bottles that was from JHAG's slightly more expensive line and I liked that one. I am still not sure that brand is for me though, but I will keep trying them. Thanks for watching 🥰
This video was more interesting than I expected. I hadn't heard of Lattafa before I started watching fragrance videos a few months ago but isn't it just a clone house?
Thank you ❤️ It depends how you look at clones. With some fragrances there is a similarity and some are very close, but others are more diverse interpretations I think, like Angels' share and Khamrah, or BR540 and Opulent Musk, or by the fireplace and Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud.