I get a little tired sometimes of the "Niche Snob" term thrown around, so here's a chat about that.. Having a limited picky taste, doesn't make you a snob.. Personally I am glad I don't think everything under the sun is great, I'd have no money left and a ridiculous sized collection. To point out too that I dislike just as many Niche as I do Designer...
Agreed. There are some INCREDIBLE mainstream fragrances!! Actually One Million is technically a very well constructed, extremely complex and obviously well planned out fragrance. Wether you personally like it or not, is a completely different question. Personally, I don't think I could ever make a simple recreation of One Million...the way it transitions from the fruity opening notes to the woody dry down is not easily done!!! Not to mention all the CAPTIVE molecules, training and hardware the guys at IFF and tools they have to play with - HUGE ADVANTAGE over "niche," perfumes. Many niche perfumers LOVE making perfumes. Some "niche," perfumers are kids that come from rich families and wanted to make "their own business." Some "niche," fragrances are terribly simple. Example; one "niche," perfume used a SINGLE material in one of his perfume; Oud Synth 10760 E. Thats it. I SWEAR if you smell it...you`ll probably agree. ONE single, mainstream material.... he put it into a fancy gold bottle and sells it for like $350. Which one is the better fragrance? One million, which has something like 300 materials in it...and took millions of dollars of research and was put together by a man who made perfumes for 40 years....one made with hundreds and hundreds of hours of research to create? Or a "niche," perfume created with a single, cheap material?
We know you're not a niche snob Pete after all it's all about the fragrance. I think we all begin with designer fragrances like you did. I remember you telling the story of your girlfriend that was repulsed by one of your first colognes and that that might have turned you off a little into buying designer fragrances. I can understand I get that from some people that are commonly around me that smell some of my designer fragrances. They say some are to alcohol smelling or synthetic. Now I'm starting to get Into niche like acqua di parma and bois products. Thanks for your opinions and views on the fragrance community. Keep reviewing on designer fragrances when you get the time
Your laugh at 14:38 literally made my day! Again, you are a true joy to watch and your descriptions are exceptionally wonderful. I remember falling in love with Tonka Bean and I diluted it down because it was a cemented paste in the bottle I purchased. I went to go sniff it before going to bed one night, and accidentally spilled maybe almost a drop's worth on my shirt. This was diluted, mind you... that night, my room was completely enveloped with a Tonka Bean aroma and OMG... it was POTENT! Gorgeous, but just that 1 itty bitty drop had my room smelling like sweet hay wrapped in vanilla and a slight mustiness... LOVE that ingredient. I also love the fragrances that you connect with. And I did sample the Tuscan Leather and OMG... I used up nearly all of my sample, already. I'm a HUGE lover of leathery and suede fragrances and I will spend hours and several pages of trials making variations of fragrances with leathery notes. It's just one of those distinctive notes that you, in my opinion, either connect with or don't. There's almost no in between, you know? Worked on a few formulations this past week testing out Cocoa Absolute paired with Dark Aged Patchouli. It's an interesting combo and now I may go add some Tonka Bean and Natural Maltol because of this video. YUM! 😊😊😊😊😊 Possibly even tinker with adding a leather accord... hmmmmmm 🤔🤔🤔 off to the laboratory, Dexter style!
Glad you enjoy Tuscan Leather, it's one in my collection that I get the most negative comments from people around me though.. a lot of people say it smells like an ashtray.. Thank you, will check out the link now!
I remember you saying that in your video. Your barber stated something to that effect, as well. 😋 To me... and of course, this is my opinion... I don't wear fragrance to please others... I wear it to please me and my mood. Fragrance, at times, is like a medication I must have in order to help my mood... kind of like coffee, I drink coffee because I LOVE the taste and it lifts my mood... which in turn, protects those around me from my attitude if I don't get my coffee dose!! LOL I'm not sure what types of ashtrays are in your area and I grew up cleaning at least 8 to 10 in my home as both my parents were hard core smokers, but I don't remember ashtrays EVER smelling like Tuscan Leather. However, if they did... I would have never cleaned them! LOL The fragrance I get the most negative reviews about is Fendi (the original formula). LOVE that spicy, dark scent. Was told by my boss in the military that it smelled like bug repellent on me. I told him that it must of meant he was a pest and my fragrance was working if it kept him away. LOL... However, for that reason, I now try to wear fragrances that do not offend others, but still please me. As you stated, it's about YOUR nose... what resonates with you. You can't force yourself to like or dislike an aroma no matter if it's from fragrance, food, or just the air around you. If it connects with you, it connects... and if it doesn't, then it doesn't. It's our prerogative! Hope you have a lovely day! ~ Alora
My Favorite fragrance from here is Narciso. Great Job FV. and Right in Second place is Edition Blanche by Chanel Allure, oh the white fresh take on Allure with Valentino in tie for second. Great Scent.
Loved the ending. Kudos for u sir. You seem like a very cultured talented man. The reason I say that is you having a developed knowledge and taste in both perfumery and music, and being somehow a musician and a parfumeur.
I agree with your analysis, we all have different taste, preference, life style, background... and that is a positive thing, makes this hobby interesting
You've always struck me as a forthright guy with an experienced olfactory sense and the passion and smarts to pursue your habit. You're a rare gem, please keep it up. I don't always understand or agree with your perspective, but I'm always edified by hearing it.
You are one of the few that can be trusted to provide a masculine opinion. Detractors will always exist due to inefficiencies. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Don't stress yourself too much about it Pete. And don't think badly about the people giving such feedback. Many people are just frustrated about the fact that many niche fragrances are simply not accessible for them, and will also probably never be, and they project their frustruation to you, telling stuff like you are a "snob" and such. People "wish" to see people with a refined taste like you like and promote mass-production scents, so that they can buy and enjoy them also. As I said, I think it is the unconcious dissappointment from not being able to own the fragrances that you enjoy most, that gets translated into bullying. Take care and do what you want to do, and like what you want to like!
I love Noir Ambre and bought it so let me know if you want a good sample of it to review. It's so beautiful and warming. I could wax lyrical about that one!❤Perfect for the changing weather. Wearing Fleur Musc by Narciso now. Great musks from them! Sometimes there's too much judgement going on about so much in the fragrance community it's a shame as distracting us from the wonderful scent chats to be had. Nice video!:)
I have tried Issey Miyake, I used to own the original, but I went off it with the note of calone being used so much.. the new Ombre Noir by Issey Miyake is also very good
Hossein Abbassi Or Encens and Noir Argent are my signature designer scents for winter. Living in the US made Or Encens a little more expensive than one expects from Miyake, because it isn’t available in the States, but worth every penny!
This video was a great idea. I've never thought you're a snob (whatever people think that word means) and because of this I've always been interested in what you think about many designer fragrances. I like many of them but I also recognize the superior quality of a well crafted niche fragrance....
Peter, you are a class act and a genuinely good person. Don't concern yourself with the negative assertions of others. Be a lion. Lions don't concern themselves with the opinions of sheep. Keep up the great work and keep putting out informative and interesting videos. Cheers!
Enjoyed this! I’m on a kick where I’m really getting into the originals from designers lines. Like Dior Homme and Chanel Allure Homme. All the flankers get talked to death but these originals are really very solid and classy. Chanel Allure actually really surprised me with how much I love it. Dior Homme too. I like it better than the Intense. I’m also enjoying Gucci Guilty Absolute, Encre Noir A L’extreme, Tom Ford Ombre Leather (LOVE) and L’Occitane Eau des Beaux. Thanks! -josh
I don't comment like ever but I am because you have a "genuine" love for fragrances.I'm surprised you even responded really but keep doing an awesome job because people will never stop being judgmental,hope you start posting your guitar sessions too that sounded alot like Jimi
I don't really know who you are referring to but I wouldn't give a shit. There are probably 4-5 people at the most that I trust and respect who research and work hard before putting up a video. And you are certainly one of them. Stay true to yourself my friend.
Great video Pete! Like what you like my man. I have mentioned this to you before but, I don't know if you remember. Definitely try out Electric Wood from Room 1015. I think it would be one you really enjoy. Really smooth Cedar note with some iris in it. It also have a lovely resinous quality to it. I think it is either Benzoin or Myrrh. But, it does have an Ambroxan note in it that may throw you off. I also have one more suggestion. It is from the house of Berdoues. It is called Ruskaya Kozha. Beautiful juniper opening with a slight brown leather in it that dries into a lovely benzoin and cardamon fragrance. Really good quality scent for only 80 USD. You can get it off of FragranceNet for 55 USD. A steal in my honest opinion. Also, performs like a beast off of my skin.
You're just right mate. You like what you like and that's that. Out of my collection the only one I'm not very keen on is Dior Sauvage EDT but that gets me the most compliments from girls, so I wear it when I'm going out to pull haha. The rest I got because I like Them.
When I woke up this morning to this video, the first words of the day were "niche snob", and I was like yes, that's me. Although it's not. Designers and niche in my collection, all together. Great video!
Hey I was kinda waiting for someone to make a video like this. Meaning the designers of niche-ish quality. I love the Tom Ford noir extreme and the Issey Miyake had been on my list for a while now!
Anyone that could say such a thing about you obviously hasn’t spent any length of time getting to know you through your videos. You’ve made your thoughts and the experiences that sculpted your specific tastes extremely clear. You also often say that you may not like something but others may, and with no judgment added. Whoever said that to you they definitely needs to watch more of your videos. They’d soon learn your nonjudgmental and extremely reasonable. This is exactly why I personally enjoy your show. You give a honest opinion on things. Some I don’t always agree with but we all have different tastes. Peter, you do a fine job. Don’t allow simpletons to bother you. You’re well above this.
Thank you - it's very difficult to get hold of in the States... it's pretty easy to find in UK / France online.. www.directcosmetics.com/shop/product/68098?ref=google1808&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5Y_akLiS3QIVwud3Ch07cww5EAQYASABEgJWXfD_BwE
I don't like sickly sweet scents. I like richer, woody, musky, some flowery scents, but half the fragrances out just kinda suck rocks. Love your stuff Peter! Loved the Hendrix too!
I just watched a video of yours from 2yrs ago "Designer Frangrances - First Impressions" and we seem to have similar tastes but I do like some bolder tones while you seem to like sweet. Hugo Boss Hugo, Aqua Di Gio, Tommy original are scents that leave you with nothing to complain about but they lack so back in the day I used to use them for layering to give my Chanel Allure lift and presence. On that note the original Allure was my daily and I haven't worn perfume in ages but bought a bottle for my son and learn, to my disgust, the formula has changed 3 times since 2008. Are you able to clarify what happened? Was it some European Law? Scarcity of certain oils? I'm at a loss why Chanel would take Allure and change it into the train wreck it has become, spraying it gives me flash images of scenes from Final Destination as scents crash into each other violently. What was Boyz II Men has been swapped out for the Soggy Bottom Boys and nobody seems to notice, its like they've been conditioned to think its great because of all of the praise it received pre-2008 and they're afraid to speak against the grain. Niche Snobbery? No! Free thinking individual! How could anybody like what Chanel Allure has become if not pre-conditioned to like it?
It's probably due to restrictions on materials possibly, or simply cheapening the formula cost down with alternative cheaper materials. Or a combination of both factors... they never tell you the real reason why.
Don't worry about haters brother... You honest about your opinion , you are not doing brand marketing like others TH-camrs doing.. be as you are ,, some people have problem with honesty they want something exciting even it's lie no matter for them .. you are best in your way and I love your opinion and way of disscusion .. keep it up ..
Great video as always, what did you think of DHI i think you talked about it before but i couldn't find where, and what did you like from dior private collection? Thanx.
All well said sir. Sounds like a lot of ignorance for people to be calling you a snob. This is a great channel, thankful for your solid descriptions on fragrances.
I never thought that you were snobby in any way. You just have a specific taste or a refined palette for scents. I think it is because most people who are into pricey things ( shoes, bags, clothes or even food) are usually snobby types. I think anyone who knows you even a little bit, knows for sure that you are a genuine person with honest opinion. Love these kinds of endings.
Go Peter! Go Peter love the ending with you playing guitar. I recently came across your channel and subscribed immediately because you like what you like whether it's very expensive or not. Like me as long as it smells amazing price or designer does not matter. Stay true to yourself don't let "Haters" get you down your doing a great job.
Thanks for always posting great content. Found you recently through your Boadicea the Victorious review and just had to go through your videos... Fast...
Your videos are very interesting I enjoy watching them. But as soon as I saw the title of this video I laughed and clicked to watch immediately. Cheers
Ibanez JS 1000, Joe Satriani Signature, but it was black, I sanded all the paint off down to the wood and waxed it in french furniture polish - About 20 years, thank you
U like what u like. I just bought lonestar memories and cuir by mona di orio and *not inexpensive* They are immense and I love them yet some of my favourites are inexpensive, lapidus Pour homme (£15) quorum (£10) cerrutti 1881 (£20) mugler cologne (£30) encre noire (£22) (you can get all of them together for less than a bottle of lonestar memories) are all fantastic to me. People will complain about anything
Seems to be an issue in reviewing fragrance, at least from my perspective; being honest about something you don't like is taken by many viewers as "negative" or that you must be judging, when in fact, it's simply a matter of personal taste. Sometimes I avoid reviewing something I don't care for, for that very reason... But then, what is really the point in reviewing, if you can't be honest? There's a phrase that the negative response of people is actually a reflection of themselves... Sounds about true for those calling you a snob. P.S. Just want to add, that display in the background is gorgeous!
Liked as soon as it started because I know you don’t deserve those comments that get thrown your way! Now, I’ll watch the video. Glad you addressed this topic. Everyone has likes and dislikes, but haters are going to throw shade regardless! Nice jam at the end; very talented!
So, I got what you said about not being a niche snob, but - are you saying that you only play Ibanez 6-string electric guitars? (haha - I'm only joking, of course) My first acoustic 12-string is an Ibanez Performance, and it's what I write with primarily. I'm somewhat new to your channel and subscribed after just a few presentations. You do good work and it's appreciated!
what do you think of the re release of ombre leather? I know you didn't like it when it was released in the prive line, but what about now with its different price point?
It's reasonably priced, I think it's different to the Leather '16 though - this one is just straight up suede, nothing else at all.. apparently the dry down is sweet though like FF
Peter, I loved this video topic. I completely understand your point of view. I've never considered you a Niche Snob, Just someone who has a refined nose. I wish I didn't enjoy so many frags. Thankfully I don't need (or want) full sized bottles of everything I enjoy. Anyway, I have a theory... The male frags from Designers may not appeal to your nose because perhaps those perfumers are getting it right for the opposite sex. I find myself not liking a lot of the Designer frags that the ladies love smelling on me. Sauvage, for example I am not a big fan of, yet the ladies love when they smell it on me. On the flipside, Designer female frags seem to appeal to your nose better than their male counterparts which may be the result of the male nose being the actual intended target as well. I am not that aware of many "unisex" Designer frags on the Market (would love to test this theory on your nose), but by you stating that you prefer more Designer female frags over Niche Female frags would make sense to me because many Niche frags are Unisex. Just something to think about.
"If you're going to insult me, have some truth behind it first." This made me laugh! I frequently check out your reviews because I know I will get your genuine take on things. I must be a TH-cam Snob. Love the video and the music!
whoops I noticed my video about Noir Ambre had the title misspelled! (filmed that 11 months ago!) Good video pal, enjoyed it - I've never thought of you as a snob, just a guy who knows what he likes and that the majority of smells don't fall into that realm.
ha no worries, I was thinking to myself how long ago was it that I put my video up - time bloody flies! Agnes reviewed it too a few months back, cracking scent!
Funny I haven't practised properly for years, or play very often.. I'd imagine the playing is probably the same as before, if not a little worse without the practise.. It's a Fender Mustang IV amp
@@FragranceView Well when I heard you jammin some Jimmy it was pretty good. It's all I did for years was obsess over the electric guitar. Maybe I'll send you a clip of me jammin out one day. Mainly a metal head but appreciate all types of music. Yea I go from thing to thing and become engrossed. ATM it's been smell goods lol.
I cant get that "missions" fragrance here for anything as cheap as you mentioned...i have a 15ml decant and it was not cheap here in the US...not sure why but.........
Robert Perricone I’m in the US too and it’s nearly impossible to find, and not cheap (for multiple reasons) I was going to order and have it shipped from overseas, but read many ppl saying the glass is too thin to survive shipping long distances. It’s maddening!!
i understand...of course i only have a large decant..its a great smokey vanilla and very comforting...it dies down to a kind of smokey soft vanilla...mmmmmmm..lol Do you have some?...I got a decant last yr on Ebay.
It's a shame it's hard in the US, you think someone would have imported it.. like even LuckyScent! It's very easy to find here in the UK and obviously in France, it's sold online very cheaply
Based on the Fragrantica forums, the reason it's so expensive is because it was discontinued at least in the US, I know it used to be sold at Ulta. Kiehl's Vanilla and Cedarwood may also be discontinued too.
It's not as easy in the states to buy it... but it's common in the UK / France, here's where I bought mine £10.99 www.directcosmetics.com/shop/product/68098?ref=google1808&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsuXGt4eT3QIVx5TVCh3NXABvEAkYASABEgIY7vD_BwE
Can u give ur opinion on the new men’s fragrances from Louis Vuitton? Just curious on your thoughts and which you liked the best. :) Is that perfumer as acclaimed as they seem to make him?
peter, just a sidenote: type on youtube = michael landau - i´m buzzed i attend almost each of their concerts in europe .... it´s a type of bluesy, rock, jazzy hendrix trio ... but they´re musicians on a top level ... or the other clips (long way home) .... landau is a tone master !!!!! or that day ... i love that track .... everything´s here on youtube
The new Issey Miyake sounds really nice. And where is Farenheit?! Just kidding.. I know these are just examples of some of your favorite designer perfumes. Solid picks👍
+FragranceView haha. can you play it, or have you tried? personally, I think gilmour is the greatest guitarist of all time. but that's just my opinion.
I used to play it years ago, I could play a pretty decent chunk of it the same, and the rest I improvised, I'll stick it in a future video sometime if I can find a nice tone on the amp that matches
Allure Blanche interesting enough impossible to find in stores in ISA. However I have seen it in several European airport terminals recently. Tempting to buy
Well said Peter. It's also possible that some people feel threatened or are afraid of becoming disillusioned with increased awareness of the industry, which you seem to have in abundance. Chemical names and the idea that brands may be playing consumers are uncomfortable thoughts that may not jive with peoples' self-generated fantasies regarding perfume (not that there's anything wrong with a good fantasy). But in response to the potential threat, the natural reaction is to deride, deny and defend, as is so common with taboo subjects. Personally, I just think many people lack the perspicacity and diction to clearly articulate their ideas, and merely default to using the word "snob" without deliberation. Perhaps discerning, vigilant or forthright are more appropriate descriptors? BTW, I had the exact same reaction with Bottega Veneta PHE. Check out the parfum edition. I find it to be a little better on my skin.
Im looking up the eau des missions cologne everywhere and its 100$ and up. Am I looking up the wrong bottle? It looks exactly like yours with a dark amber color same spelling. I want to check it out , but not for 100$ and up lol
If you're looking in America you won't find it cheap... it's only £10 in the UK and France... for some reason it's not exported to the states, and anyone that has it, charges a fortune for it..
There are MANY categories of fragrance I dislike or are just “meh” and very few that I love. I tend to be drawn to more unique, mature scents over what is traditionally considered “appropriate” for a younger woman. Those things being the case, 80% or more of the fragrances I love end up being from niche houses. Not because I’m a snob, but because niche fragrances generally are more to my taste. Designer fragrances, especially releases over the past ~10 years, tend to be more mass-appealing and girlier/sweeter than I usually like.
I think the term Snob is totally miss used personally... Some people get butt hurt because you don't like they're favourite designer scent and just brand you a snob instead
They're are sickly syrupy sweet and way too flowery or have this lipstick sort of smell, which I'm not fond of. My ideal scent on a woman would be tea, pear, peach, ylang ylang, dark vanilla, musk, ambergris, sandalwood. None of those sharp florals. Crisp top, soft, mellow, creamy, salty, breezy drydown. Although for winter, some heavier notes like myrrh, frankincense, spices could be a good addition to it.
Enjoyed the vid Bro. Also like the picks A few I haven’t smelled. You ever try a Viktor & Rolf fragrance? Can we see a review of the better formulation of La Nuit sometime? 😁 Congrats on passing 14K Peace✌🏻
i was waiting for this review , i have a question about the perfume (Arabian nights /jesus del poso ) how much from 10 u rate it , if u have smelled it before ☺
Nope... doesn't really apply Offshore. You do have to worry about pressure in terms of maybe opening up a blind flange for example. Or if a pipeline is leaking, you don't want to get your hand anywhere near the hole.. but that worry is more for inshore divers like working on a reservoir or something like that. It's not something I have to think about a lot offshore, you just don't put your hands and fingers in any gaps or holes!!
Hey there. Thank you for sharing some insight, again, into the industry. I'm wondering if there may also be confusion around Niche having more naturals in it. "Artisan" is another "category" (yeah, ludacris to even do this), I got introduced to, lately, brosing creatingperfume dot com... Are you an artisan? =) And do you really think that naturals create more of a life on their own in a way that they may be developing more "special" new chemicals when combined than synthetics do? I have the feeling that this view is just wrong - yes, they are just more complex, so it's kinda "more" going on there, BUT that distinction still didn't make so much sense to me in the 1st place. because: A molecule is a molecule, 100 different molecules are 100 different (interacting) molecules, and 10.000 are the same! ....and they just interact with a more chaotic result as in creating increasing entropy. Which makes it less controlable - therefore harder to find a decent forumula, if that makes sense? Natural is interesting, but not per se "better", know how I mean ¿? =) Distillation or however creation of those ressources tend to have contaminations, more, what's again "interesting" =)) cheers, greetings again from germany
There's different ways to approach blending, and different preferences, some prefer naturals.. some prefer synthetics, some prefer mixed media. All personal taste and subjective arguments for each.
Yeah, it totally makes sense. Many common aroma chemicals like linalool, citral etc are the major the components that constitute an essential oil. There maybe another 5-6 or a 100 components but they not aromatically desirable or not give a clean scent one is looking for. I believe synthetics are used by companies to increase the consistency in smell and eliminate the noise.
guess what. i purposely searched for Kiehl's Vanilla & Cedarwood because of you. it's not available at Kiehl's. i suppose it's been discontinued. and then out of the blue i found an unused bottle for a very low price locally. i tried it, and to me it smells like D&G The One for Women. the scent is simple and unoffensive. i remember you mentioned in your review on Fragrantica it's not too sweet. on my skin it's very sweet. not my type but it is a nice scent to wear to bed :)
Everyone else is doing designer (with the exception of Mr Smelly who does a good job reviewing some older quality fragrances as well as modern ones). Carry on with niche fragrances.
I play with perfumery and ever since I started doing that my smell scent has changed so much you can't smell fragrances the same so your taste on fragrance is just different from every one else because you don't smell the fragrance as a fragrance you smell the notes and you pick up notes so easily in many fragrance they kind of basically smell the same when others wouldn't even notice it so it's not being a snob it's just what happens when you do perfumery
It's just sad that there are people until today who still can't get that we have our personal opinions, like our own likes or dislikes, what work and don't. Oh well, anyway, thanks for another great and humbling video Peter... and the awesome music too!
Well, Peter, there's a difference between informed and uninformed opinion, and people tend to attribute their own knowledge gap with sentimental values because it is easier to deal with feelings than thinking through information. It happens to the academia and coffee industry as well, based on my experience.
I agree with most of this. Two of my favourite ‘Designer fragrances that smell like niche’ are Caron le 3eme homme and Boucheron Jaipur Homme. I really believe that if they were released now with a Frederic Malle sticker that people wouldn’t question the price or quality, but you can pick both of them up for under £40 each
@@WaftsfromTheLoft definitely agree with jaipur by boucheron that is such a beautiful fragrance the carnation in it is great and thats a note seldom used now for sure.
Designer fragrances in the perfume industry is what Pop music is to the Music industry. In general MOST people are going to enjoy it, but it doesn't really reach you on a emotional level. With the exception of a few of course. And I think there's really no way to "go wrong" wearing designer so to speak. I personally love Dior Homme Cologne, I think it's great.
There'll always be haters Peter no matter what, but you know what you like and dislike and that's all that matters to you mate; if people don't like it then...sayonara - nuff said! I'm confident that you'll do well when you launch your house and, I for one will be buying from you...can't wait matey - you're very inspirational to me so thank you my friend, much appreciate all the effort you put into your vids!! As a side note, and from my limited musical prowess; you play guitar so well - lead guitar, in my opinion, is probably one of the hardest to learn from a musical perspective and you smashed it with your outro kiddo - proper jealous lol haha! Cheers Buddy;-)
Awesome outro bro. You really dug into that solo. Yes, agreed. Plus niche snobs probably use that position to cover up their anosmia. The truth is most people just don't have senses that are that developed. That is exactly why passing sommelier exams are notoriously difficult. Another giveaway of fakery is copy pasting Fragrantica notes and not actually relying on your own senses. It's totally fine to includes notes no listed on Fragrantica folks, hint hint. Thanks for keeping it real. I enjoy this channel.
Am not into fragrances but when something grabs my attention, it turns out that it's always a niche frag Designers one always smell usual and after 1 hour they all turn into this stinky wet citrusy smell , i hate it Noir ambre is amazing, nice to use it while listening to symphony x divine wings of tragedy 🌚
Such a great video! It's clear that you're not a snob or something like that for sure! Ones that labeling you like that are morons and shits so just don't listen to them Pete.. I love what your picks here.. My fav from your list is NR edp of course.. I like the edition Blanche but like you said bout it and the Eau Extreme one is that I can't stand the sweetness of the tonka.. It just made me have a headache and nausea haha.. Oh and I love TF noir extreme too! I do agree that it isn't that sweet, just perfect blend of gourmand and spice I think.. Keep up the work Pete.. You know many people love you and your works!
I get a little tired sometimes of the "Niche Snob" term thrown around, so here's a chat about that..
Having a limited picky taste, doesn't make you a snob.. Personally I am glad I don't think everything under the sun is great, I'd have no money left and a ridiculous sized collection. To point out too that I dislike just as many Niche as I do Designer...
Agreed. There are some INCREDIBLE mainstream fragrances!! Actually One Million is technically a very well constructed, extremely complex and obviously well planned out fragrance. Wether you personally like it or not, is a completely different question. Personally, I don't think I could ever make a simple recreation of One Million...the way it transitions from the fruity opening notes to the woody dry down is not easily done!!! Not to mention all the CAPTIVE molecules, training and hardware the guys at IFF and tools they have to play with - HUGE ADVANTAGE over "niche," perfumes. Many niche perfumers LOVE making perfumes. Some "niche," perfumers are kids that come from rich families and wanted to make "their own business." Some "niche," fragrances are terribly simple. Example; one "niche," perfume used a SINGLE material in one of his perfume; Oud Synth 10760 E. Thats it. I SWEAR if you smell it...you`ll probably agree. ONE single, mainstream material.... he put it into a fancy gold bottle and sells it for like $350. Which one is the better fragrance? One million, which has something like 300 materials in it...and took millions of dollars of research and was put together by a man who made perfumes for 40 years....one made with hundreds and hundreds of hours of research to create? Or a "niche," perfume created with a single, cheap material?
FragranceView
Outro reminds me of Hollywood hulk Hogan from wcw .
You ripped that hoeski
So you think Abel White Vetiver is blind Buy worth it?
Never blind buy anything man... you can buy the samples super cheap on the website!
We know you're not a niche snob Pete after all it's all about the fragrance. I think we all begin with designer fragrances like you did. I remember you telling the story of your girlfriend that was repulsed by one of your first colognes and that that might have turned you off a little into buying designer fragrances. I can understand I get that from some people that are commonly around me that smell some of my designer fragrances. They say some are to alcohol smelling or synthetic. Now I'm starting to get Into niche like acqua di parma and bois products. Thanks for your opinions and views on the fragrance community. Keep reviewing on designer fragrances when you get the time
Your laugh at 14:38 literally made my day! Again, you are a true joy to watch and your descriptions are exceptionally wonderful. I remember falling in love with Tonka Bean and I diluted it down because it was a cemented paste in the bottle I purchased. I went to go sniff it before going to bed one night, and accidentally spilled maybe almost a drop's worth on my shirt. This was diluted, mind you... that night, my room was completely enveloped with a Tonka Bean aroma and OMG... it was POTENT! Gorgeous, but just that 1 itty bitty drop had my room smelling like sweet hay wrapped in vanilla and a slight mustiness... LOVE that ingredient.
I also love the fragrances that you connect with. And I did sample the Tuscan Leather and OMG... I used up nearly all of my sample, already. I'm a HUGE lover of leathery and suede fragrances and I will spend hours and several pages of trials making variations of fragrances with leathery notes. It's just one of those distinctive notes that you, in my opinion, either connect with or don't. There's almost no in between, you know?
Worked on a few formulations this past week testing out Cocoa Absolute paired with Dark Aged Patchouli. It's an interesting combo and now I may go add some Tonka Bean and Natural Maltol because of this video. YUM! 😊😊😊😊😊 Possibly even tinker with adding a leather accord... hmmmmmm 🤔🤔🤔 off to the laboratory, Dexter style!
Glad you enjoy Tuscan Leather, it's one in my collection that I get the most negative comments from people around me though.. a lot of people say it smells like an ashtray.. Thank you, will check out the link now!
I remember you saying that in your video. Your barber stated something to that effect, as well. 😋 To me... and of course, this is my opinion... I don't wear fragrance to please others... I wear it to please me and my mood. Fragrance, at times, is like a medication I must have in order to help my mood... kind of like coffee, I drink coffee because I LOVE the taste and it lifts my mood... which in turn, protects those around me from my attitude if I don't get my coffee dose!! LOL I'm not sure what types of ashtrays are in your area and I grew up cleaning at least 8 to 10 in my home as both my parents were hard core smokers, but I don't remember ashtrays EVER smelling like Tuscan Leather. However, if they did... I would have never cleaned them! LOL
The fragrance I get the most negative reviews about is Fendi (the original formula). LOVE that spicy, dark scent. Was told by my boss in the military that it smelled like bug repellent on me. I told him that it must of meant he was a pest and my fragrance was working if it kept him away. LOL... However, for that reason, I now try to wear fragrances that do not offend others, but still please me.
As you stated, it's about YOUR nose... what resonates with you. You can't force yourself to like or dislike an aroma no matter if it's from fragrance, food, or just the air around you. If it connects with you, it connects... and if it doesn't, then it doesn't. It's our prerogative!
Hope you have a lovely day! ~ Alora
Agreed, great descriptions on this channel.
My Favorite fragrance from here is Narciso. Great Job FV. and Right in Second place is Edition Blanche by Chanel Allure, oh the white fresh take on Allure with Valentino in tie for second. Great Scent.
Loved the ending. Kudos for u sir. You seem like a very cultured talented man. The reason I say that is you having a developed knowledge and taste in both perfumery and music, and being somehow a musician and a parfumeur.
Thank you
I agree with your analysis, we all have different taste, preference, life style, background... and that is a positive thing, makes this hobby interesting
I agree, variety is the spice of life
Agreed
What's your opinion on Loewe fragrances? Loewe 7 is a hidden gem for me, very beautiful
Not tried them!
You've always struck me as a forthright guy with an experienced olfactory sense and the passion and smarts to pursue your habit. You're a rare gem, please keep it up. I don't always understand or agree with your perspective, but I'm always edified by hearing it.
Cheers John
You are one of the few that can be trusted to provide a masculine opinion. Detractors will always exist due to inefficiencies. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Cheers!
Don't stress yourself too much about it Pete. And don't think badly about the people giving such feedback. Many people are just frustrated about the fact that many niche fragrances are simply not accessible for them, and will also probably never be, and they project their frustruation to you, telling stuff like you are a "snob" and such. People "wish" to see people with a refined taste like you like and promote mass-production scents, so that they can buy and enjoy them also. As I said, I think it is the unconcious dissappointment from not being able to own the fragrances that you enjoy most, that gets translated into bullying. Take care and do what you want to do, and like what you want to like!
Possibly
Ever heard of the Internet???
I love Noir Ambre and bought it so let me know if you want a good sample of it to review. It's so beautiful and warming. I could wax lyrical about that one!❤Perfect for the changing weather. Wearing Fleur Musc by Narciso now. Great musks from them! Sometimes there's too much judgement going on about so much in the fragrance community it's a shame as distracting us from the wonderful scent chats to be had. Nice video!:)
Cheers!
You have an educated palate and that is why we love your reviews. You know and can articulate your tastes.
Thank you Catherine!
Have you tried issey miyake Or Encens?
I like it very much.
Love to Know your opinion
I have tried Issey Miyake, I used to own the original, but I went off it with the note of calone being used so much.. the new Ombre Noir by Issey Miyake is also very good
Hossein Abbassi Or Encens and Noir Argent are my signature designer scents for winter. Living in the US made Or Encens a little more expensive than one expects from Miyake, because it isn’t available in the States, but worth every penny!
This video was a great idea. I've never thought you're a snob (whatever people think that word means) and because of this I've always been interested in what you think about many designer fragrances. I like many of them but I also recognize the superior quality of a well crafted niche fragrance....
Both Designer and Niche have their pros and cons...
Peter, you are a class act and a genuinely good person. Don't concern yourself with the negative assertions of others. Be a lion. Lions don't concern themselves with the opinions of sheep. Keep up the great work and keep putting out informative and interesting videos. Cheers!
I’ve been wanting to try the issey amber, I think the problem with it is distribution. You can’t find it anywhere in the US and hard to find online
That's a shame, maybe it will change after a while..
Enjoyed this! I’m on a kick where I’m really getting into the originals from designers lines. Like Dior Homme and Chanel Allure Homme. All the flankers get talked to death but these originals are really very solid and classy. Chanel Allure actually really surprised me with how much I love it. Dior Homme too. I like it better than the Intense. I’m also enjoying Gucci Guilty Absolute, Encre Noir A L’extreme, Tom Ford Ombre Leather (LOVE) and L’Occitane Eau des Beaux. Thanks! -josh
I think if you like Edition Blanche you might really enjoy the original Allure
Cheers Josh!
I don't comment like ever but I am because you have a "genuine" love for fragrances.I'm surprised you even responded really but keep doing an awesome job because people will never stop being judgmental,hope you start posting your guitar sessions too that sounded alot like Jimi
Voodoo Child! Thank you!
Great video, Peter. Everyone’s just jealous that your reputation hasn’t been tainted by any fads or trends ever
cheers!
I don't really know who you are referring to but I wouldn't give a shit. There are probably 4-5 people at the most that I trust and respect who research and work hard before putting up a video. And you are certainly one of them. Stay true to yourself my friend.
Thank you brother
One of the main reasons so many of us respect you is because of your brutal honesty
Cheers
@@7806macca That's not quite what I meant by brutal, but I get your point.
Great video Pete! Like what you like my man. I have mentioned this to you before but, I don't know if you remember. Definitely try out Electric Wood from Room 1015. I think it would be one you really enjoy. Really smooth Cedar note with some iris in it. It also have a lovely resinous quality to it. I think it is either Benzoin or Myrrh. But, it does have an Ambroxan note in it that may throw you off. I also have one more suggestion. It is from the house of Berdoues. It is called Ruskaya Kozha. Beautiful juniper opening with a slight brown leather in it that dries into a lovely benzoin and cardamon fragrance. Really good quality scent for only 80 USD. You can get it off of FragranceNet for 55 USD. A steal in my honest opinion. Also, performs like a beast off of my skin.
Thanks man, I'll see if I can sniff them out
You're just right mate. You like what you like and that's that. Out of my collection the only one I'm not very keen on is Dior Sauvage EDT but that gets me the most compliments from girls, so I wear it when I'm going out to pull haha. The rest I got because I like Them.
Cheers fella!
When I woke up this morning to this video, the first words of the day were "niche snob", and I was like yes, that's me. Although it's not. Designers and niche in my collection, all together. Great video!
Thank you Tina!
Hey I was kinda waiting for someone to make a video like this. Meaning the designers of niche-ish quality.
I love the Tom Ford noir extreme and the Issey Miyake had been on my list for a while now!
They're both good options
Anyone that could say such a thing about you obviously hasn’t spent any length of time getting to know you through your videos. You’ve made your thoughts and the experiences that sculpted your specific tastes extremely clear. You also often say that you may not like something but others may, and with no judgment added. Whoever said that to you they definitely needs to watch more of your videos. They’d soon learn your nonjudgmental and extremely reasonable. This is exactly why I personally enjoy your show. You give a honest opinion on things. Some I don’t always agree with but we all have different tastes. Peter, you do a fine job. Don’t allow simpletons to bother you. You’re well above this.
Oh, and a question if you have time: where did you buy your eau des missions? I can’t seem to find it here in the US.
Thank you - it's very difficult to get hold of in the States... it's pretty easy to find in UK / France online..
www.directcosmetics.com/shop/product/68098?ref=google1808&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5Y_akLiS3QIVwud3Ch07cww5EAQYASABEgJWXfD_BwE
FragranceView, merci beaucoup! 👍🏻
I don't like sickly sweet scents. I like richer, woody, musky, some flowery scents, but half the fragrances out just kinda suck rocks. Love your stuff Peter! Loved the Hendrix too!
Thank you!
I just watched a video of yours from 2yrs ago "Designer Frangrances - First Impressions" and we seem to have similar tastes but I do like some bolder tones while you seem to like sweet. Hugo Boss Hugo, Aqua Di Gio, Tommy original are scents that leave you with nothing to complain about but they lack so back in the day I used to use them for layering to give my Chanel Allure lift and presence. On that note the original Allure was my daily and I haven't worn perfume in ages but bought a bottle for my son and learn, to my disgust, the formula has changed 3 times since 2008. Are you able to clarify what happened? Was it some European Law? Scarcity of certain oils? I'm at a loss why Chanel would take Allure and change it into the train wreck it has become, spraying it gives me flash images of scenes from Final Destination as scents crash into each other violently. What was Boyz II Men has been swapped out for the Soggy Bottom Boys and nobody seems to notice, its like they've been conditioned to think its great because of all of the praise it received pre-2008 and they're afraid to speak against the grain. Niche Snobbery? No! Free thinking individual! How could anybody like what Chanel Allure has become if not pre-conditioned to like it?
It's probably due to restrictions on materials possibly, or simply cheapening the formula cost down with alternative cheaper materials. Or a combination of both factors... they never tell you the real reason why.
Don't worry about haters brother... You honest about your opinion , you are not doing brand marketing like others TH-camrs doing.. be as you are ,, some people have problem with honesty they want something exciting even it's lie no matter for them .. you are best in your way and I love your opinion and way of disscusion .. keep it up ..
Thank you
Great video as always, what did you think of DHI i think you talked about it before but i couldn't find where, and what did you like from dior private collection? Thanx.
Really don't enjoy the Iris note in that one! not for me... well blended though
All well said sir. Sounds like a lot of ignorance for people to be calling you a snob. This is a great channel, thankful for your solid descriptions on fragrances.
Cheers, appreciate it
Great video man!! Love the guitar at the end!! Where you playing a Stevie Ray Vaughn song?? You're very good!! 🤘🤘
Voodoo Child - Jimi Hendrix!
I only like a few fragrances (drives my woman crazy). Crabtree and Evelyn West Indian Lime, Clinique Chemistry, Estee Lauder Pleasures.
I never thought that you were snobby in any way. You just have a specific taste or a refined palette for scents. I think it is because most people who are into pricey things ( shoes, bags, clothes or even food) are usually snobby types. I think anyone who knows you even a little bit, knows for sure that you are a genuine person with honest opinion.
Love these kinds of endings.
Thank you :)
Your playing blew my mind
Go Peter! Go Peter love the ending with you playing guitar. I recently came across your channel and subscribed immediately because you like what you like whether it's very expensive or not. Like me as long as it smells amazing price or designer does not matter. Stay true to yourself don't let "Haters" get you down your doing a great job.
Thank you!
Thanks for always posting great content. Found you recently through your Boadicea the Victorious review and just had to go through your videos... Fast...
Thank you Hannah :)
That guitar performance in the end... freaking awesome!!!
Thanks very much!
Your videos are very interesting I enjoy watching them. But as soon as I saw the title of this video I laughed and clicked to watch immediately. Cheers
Cheers ;)
What ibanez do you own? And how long have you been playing the guitar? Btw your cover sounds bloody amazing!
Ibanez JS 1000, Joe Satriani Signature, but it was black, I sanded all the paint off down to the wood and waxed it in french furniture polish - About 20 years, thank you
@@FragranceView It's a lovely guitar nonetheless. 20 years is long time, and I thought playing for 6 years was long!
U like what u like. I just bought lonestar memories and cuir by mona di orio and *not inexpensive* They are immense and I love them yet some of my favourites are inexpensive, lapidus Pour homme (£15) quorum (£10) cerrutti 1881 (£20) mugler cologne (£30) encre noire (£22) (you can get all of them together for less than a bottle of lonestar memories) are all fantastic to me. People will complain about anything
People do like to moan
Seems to be an issue in reviewing fragrance, at least from my perspective; being honest about something you don't like is taken by many viewers as "negative" or that you must be judging, when in fact, it's simply a matter of personal taste. Sometimes I avoid reviewing something I don't care for, for that very reason... But then, what is really the point in reviewing, if you can't be honest?
There's a phrase that the negative response of people is actually a reflection of themselves... Sounds about true for those calling you a snob.
P.S. Just want to add, that display in the background is gorgeous!
Thank you, the front face is hand carved, it's imported from India!
This is a great idea for a video! Good stuff bro
Cheers buddy
Great video, narciso is a real gem 👍🏻. As about the guitar part, nice playing and hope to see u soon covering a Frusciante jam ✌🏻
Cheers!
NR for Her I don't feel self-conscious about wearing. The floral note is understated to my dilettante nose.
Liked as soon as it started because I know you don’t deserve those comments that get thrown your way! Now, I’ll watch the video.
Glad you addressed this topic. Everyone has likes and dislikes, but haters are going to throw shade regardless! Nice jam at the end; very talented!
Thank you!
So, I got what you said about not being a niche snob, but - are you saying that you only play Ibanez 6-string electric guitars? (haha - I'm only joking, of course)
My first acoustic 12-string is an Ibanez Performance, and it's what I write with primarily.
I'm somewhat new to your channel and subscribed after just a few presentations. You do good work and it's appreciated!
what do you think of the re release of ombre leather? I know you didn't like it when it was released in the prive line, but what about now with its different price point?
It's reasonably priced, I think it's different to the Leather '16 though - this one is just straight up suede, nothing else at all.. apparently the dry down is sweet though like FF
Peter, I loved this video topic. I completely understand your point of view. I've never considered you a Niche Snob, Just someone who has a refined nose. I wish I didn't enjoy so many frags. Thankfully I don't need (or want) full sized bottles of everything I enjoy. Anyway, I have a theory...
The male frags from Designers may not appeal to your nose because perhaps those perfumers are getting it right for the opposite sex. I find myself not liking a lot of the Designer frags that the ladies love smelling on me. Sauvage, for example I am not a big fan of, yet the ladies love when they smell it on me.
On the flipside, Designer female frags seem to appeal to your nose better than their male counterparts which may be the result of the male nose being the actual intended target as well.
I am not that aware of many "unisex" Designer frags on the Market (would love to test this theory on your nose), but by you stating that you prefer more Designer female frags over Niche Female frags would make sense to me because many Niche frags are Unisex. Just something to think about.
I do see what you mean, and it's an interesting idea..
Well said! I own both and love both (fortunate for me). Thanks!
Cheers!
Emotional about some youtube comments, then jamming it off on the guitar. This is some quality youtube sht right here.
Cheers
I enjoyed the video ..your lovely and definitely not a niche snob your honest in your reviews .... I'm a old rocker so love the guitar .
Thank you!
"If you're going to insult me, have some truth behind it first." This made me laugh! I frequently check out your reviews because I know I will get your genuine take on things. I must be a TH-cam Snob.
Love the video and the music!
Cheers!
whoops I noticed my video about Noir Ambre had the title misspelled! (filmed that 11 months ago!) Good video pal, enjoyed it - I've never thought of you as a snob, just a guy who knows what he likes and that the majority of smells don't fall into that realm.
To be fair I didn't search for it, I just never noticed it being talked about really!
ha no worries, I was thinking to myself how long ago was it that I put my video up - time bloody flies! Agnes reviewed it too a few months back, cracking scent!
Also I never knew you liked Eau Des Missions! I've got that baby coming in the mail! You know I'm hyped.
Enjoy!
Oh you better believe it! Also I noticed your chops and overall playing has improved! Keep on rockin.
P.s. What do you play out of?
Funny I haven't practised properly for years, or play very often.. I'd imagine the playing is probably the same as before, if not a little worse without the practise.. It's a Fender Mustang IV amp
@@FragranceView Well when I heard you jammin some Jimmy it was pretty good. It's all I did for years was obsess over the electric guitar. Maybe I'll send you a clip of me jammin out one day. Mainly a metal head but appreciate all types of music. Yea I go from thing to thing and become engrossed. ATM it's been smell goods lol.
My first band I got in to was Metallica, I try keep up with playing their stuff from time to time..
I enjoy playing Master of Puppets still
I cant get that "missions" fragrance here for anything as cheap as you mentioned...i have a 15ml decant and it was not cheap here in the US...not sure why but.........
Robert Perricone I’m in the US too and it’s nearly impossible to find, and not cheap (for multiple reasons) I was going to order and have it shipped from overseas, but read many ppl saying the glass is too thin to survive shipping long distances. It’s maddening!!
i understand...of course i only have a large decant..its a great smokey vanilla and very comforting...it dies down to a kind of smokey soft vanilla...mmmmmmm..lol Do you have some?...I got a decant last yr on Ebay.
Robert Perricone unfortunately I’ve never tried it, but I’ve heard great things about it. Sounds yummy!
It's a shame it's hard in the US, you think someone would have imported it.. like even LuckyScent!
It's very easy to find here in the UK and obviously in France, it's sold online very cheaply
Based on the Fragrantica forums, the reason it's so expensive is because it was discontinued at least in the US, I know it used to be sold at Ulta. Kiehl's Vanilla and Cedarwood may also be discontinued too.
How and where did you score that Eau Des Missions Cologne for 10£? The cheapest I could find it was $150+ USD
It's not as easy in the states to buy it... but it's common in the UK / France, here's where I bought mine
£10.99
www.directcosmetics.com/shop/product/68098?ref=google1808&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsuXGt4eT3QIVx5TVCh3NXABvEAkYASABEgIY7vD_BwE
Can u give ur opinion on the new men’s fragrances from Louis Vuitton? Just curious on your thoughts and which you liked the best. :) Is that perfumer as acclaimed as they seem to make him?
I haven't smelled them!
peter, just a sidenote: type on youtube = michael landau - i´m buzzed
i attend almost each of their concerts in europe ....
it´s a type of bluesy, rock, jazzy hendrix trio ... but they´re musicians on a top level ...
or the other clips (long way home) .... landau is a tone master !!!!!
or that day ... i love that track .... everything´s here on youtube
Look I'll look it up!
You are a good dude Peter. I hate Allure Home Extreme too. The tonka drydown is generic crap. Cheers,
It gives me a headache
The new Issey Miyake sounds really nice. And where is Farenheit?! Just kidding.. I know these are just examples of some of your favorite designer perfumes. Solid picks👍
:)
Did you ask Ashton from Gents Scents if you could use his image for the video thumbnail? Haha
:O
Also really liked your outro. could you do one of pink Floyd comfortably numb. 😆
I'd get super copyright strikes lol
+FragranceView haha. can you play it, or have you tried? personally, I think gilmour is the greatest guitarist of all time. but that's just my opinion.
I used to play it years ago, I could play a pretty decent chunk of it the same, and the rest I improvised, I'll stick it in a future video sometime if I can find a nice tone on the amp that matches
+FragranceView fantastic 👌
You're honest and independent in your perceptions.
Some people don't seem to think so I guess!
Allure Blanche interesting enough impossible to find in stores in ISA. However I have seen it in several European airport terminals recently. Tempting to buy
you could probably find it online easily enough
Yesssssss! I got to end of commentary and was thinking hope Peter plays....and booom playing.......very nice
haha thanks!
Well said Peter. It's also possible that some people feel threatened or are afraid of becoming disillusioned with increased awareness of the industry, which you seem to have in abundance. Chemical names and the idea that brands may be playing consumers are uncomfortable thoughts that may not jive with peoples' self-generated fantasies regarding perfume (not that there's anything wrong with a good fantasy). But in response to the potential threat, the natural reaction is to deride, deny and defend, as is so common with taboo subjects. Personally, I just think many people lack the perspicacity and diction to clearly articulate their ideas, and merely default to using the word "snob" without deliberation. Perhaps discerning, vigilant or forthright are more appropriate descriptors? BTW, I had the exact same reaction with Bottega Veneta PHE. Check out the parfum edition. I find it to be a little better on my skin.
Thank you, I did check out both versions, but neither really lasted very well for me unfortunately
Im looking up the eau des missions cologne everywhere and its 100$ and up. Am I looking up the wrong bottle? It looks exactly like yours with a dark amber color same spelling. I want to check it out , but not for 100$ and up lol
If you're looking in America you won't find it cheap... it's only £10 in the UK and France... for some reason it's not exported to the states, and anyone that has it, charges a fortune for it..
There are MANY categories of fragrance I dislike or are just “meh” and very few that I love. I tend to be drawn to more unique, mature scents over what is traditionally considered “appropriate” for a younger woman. Those things being the case, 80% or more of the fragrances I love end up being from niche houses. Not because I’m a snob, but because niche fragrances generally are more to my taste. Designer fragrances, especially releases over the past ~10 years, tend to be more mass-appealing and girlier/sweeter than I usually like.
I think the term Snob is totally miss used personally... Some people get butt hurt because you don't like they're favourite designer scent and just brand you a snob instead
They're are sickly syrupy sweet and way too flowery or have this lipstick sort of smell, which I'm not fond of.
My ideal scent on a woman would be tea, pear, peach, ylang ylang, dark vanilla, musk, ambergris, sandalwood.
None of those sharp florals.
Crisp top, soft, mellow, creamy, salty, breezy drydown.
Although for winter, some heavier notes like myrrh, frankincense, spices could be a good addition to it.
Love the guitar at the end! Great channel.
holy cow. I love the ending to this!
Cheers Paul
Enjoyed the vid Bro. Also like the picks
A few I haven’t smelled. You ever try a Viktor & Rolf fragrance? Can we see a review of the better formulation of La Nuit sometime? 😁
Congrats on passing 14K
Peace✌🏻
Not a huge fan of the Victor and Rolf scents, not bad though - cheers
Great vid. I am on the same page about rhat bottega veneta ...promising opening.
yeah it's a shame it disappears quick
i was waiting for this review , i have a question about the perfume (Arabian nights /jesus del poso ) how much from 10 u rate it , if u have smelled it before ☺
I am sorry I have not smelled it
I know this is unrelated but as a diver, is delta p one of your biggest worries?
Nope... doesn't really apply Offshore. You do have to worry about pressure in terms of maybe opening up a blind flange for example. Or if a pipeline is leaking, you don't want to get your hand anywhere near the hole.. but that worry is more for inshore divers like working on a reservoir or something like that.
It's not something I have to think about a lot offshore, you just don't put your hands and fingers in any gaps or holes!!
Hey there. Thank you for sharing some insight, again, into the industry. I'm wondering if there may also be confusion around Niche having more naturals in it. "Artisan" is another "category" (yeah, ludacris to even do this), I got introduced to, lately, brosing creatingperfume dot com... Are you an artisan? =) And do you really think that naturals create more of a life on their own in a way that they may be developing more "special" new chemicals when combined than synthetics do? I have the feeling that this view is just wrong - yes, they are just more complex, so it's kinda "more" going on there, BUT that distinction still didn't make so much sense to me in the 1st place. because: A molecule is a molecule, 100 different molecules are 100 different (interacting) molecules, and 10.000 are the same! ....and they just interact with a more chaotic result as in creating increasing entropy. Which makes it less controlable - therefore harder to find a decent forumula, if that makes sense? Natural is interesting, but not per se "better", know how I mean ¿? =) Distillation or however creation of those ressources tend to have contaminations, more, what's again "interesting" =)) cheers, greetings again from germany
There's different ways to approach blending, and different preferences, some prefer naturals.. some prefer synthetics, some prefer mixed media. All personal taste and subjective arguments for each.
Yeah, it totally makes sense. Many common aroma chemicals like linalool, citral etc are the major the components that constitute an essential oil. There maybe another 5-6 or a 100 components but they not aromatically desirable or not give a clean scent one is looking for. I believe synthetics are used by companies to increase the consistency in smell and eliminate the noise.
Well say Peter
Totally enjoy ur taste , Pls Keep up the great work
with more guest show up rating like before will be plus and entertaining
Been a long time since I had a guest on!
guess what. i purposely searched for Kiehl's Vanilla & Cedarwood because of you. it's not available at Kiehl's. i suppose it's been discontinued. and then out of the blue i found an unused bottle for a very low price locally. i tried it, and to me it smells like D&G The One for Women. the scent is simple and unoffensive. i remember you mentioned in your review on Fragrantica it's not too sweet. on my skin it's very sweet. not my type but it is a nice scent to wear to bed :)
Really ? I don't get that at all lol
Want to see your first impression on le labo fragrances in the future peter!
I am not a fan in general! Rose 31 is pretty good though
You have a big heart and a sofisticated nose. Love you’r videos👍
Thank you
Everyone else is doing designer (with the exception of Mr Smelly who does a good job reviewing some older quality fragrances as well as modern ones). Carry on with niche fragrances.
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What is the one called that cost 10 pounds ?
Eau Des Missions - Le Couvent des Minimes
Nice a Hendrix lover too! Nice guitarplay!
Thanks
Dude what part of England are you from? I always see green pretty nature in your videos.
Yorkshire
Great Guitar Work Bro ! Rock On !
Thanks!
I play with perfumery and ever since I started doing that my smell scent has changed so much you can't smell fragrances the same so your taste on fragrance is just different from every one else because you don't smell the fragrance as a fragrance you smell the notes and you pick up notes so easily in many fragrance they kind of basically smell the same when others wouldn't even notice it so it's not being a snob it's just what happens when you do perfumery
Wholeheartedly agree with you! You've got all my support, my "snobbish" virtual friend :)
U r ok! Dun get upset! Love yr list!
It's just sad that there are people until today who still can't get that we have our personal opinions, like our own likes or dislikes, what work and don't. Oh well, anyway, thanks for another great and humbling video Peter... and the awesome music too!
Thanks! I haven't played Hendrix in a while! I should have plugged in the wha wha pedal to do it properly though
Don't worry, it still sounded great though. 🙄
Thank you, especially the intro. : )
Thank you
Liked the guitar music at the end!
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Well, Peter, there's a difference between informed and uninformed opinion, and people tend to attribute their own knowledge gap with sentimental values because it is easier to deal with feelings than thinking through information. It happens to the academia and coffee industry as well, based on my experience.
Interesting idea
I agree with most of this. Two of my favourite ‘Designer fragrances that smell like niche’ are Caron le 3eme homme and Boucheron Jaipur Homme. I really believe that if they were released now with a Frederic Malle sticker that people wouldn’t question the price or quality, but you can pick both of them up for under £40 each
Just goes to show there's good stuff out there that's not costing the moon to buy
Absolutely, there are £30 fragrances out there which will put some £200 fragrances to shame
@@WaftsfromTheLoft definitely agree with jaipur by boucheron that is such a beautiful fragrance the carnation in it is great and thats a note seldom used now for sure.
Designer fragrances in the perfume industry is what Pop music is to the Music industry. In general MOST people are going to enjoy it, but it doesn't really reach you on a emotional level. With the exception of a few of course. And I think there's really no way to "go wrong" wearing designer so to speak. I personally love Dior Homme Cologne, I think it's great.
I don't mind DHC but it didn't last or project very well for me
There'll always be haters Peter no matter what, but you know what you like and dislike and that's all that matters to you mate; if people don't like it then...sayonara - nuff said! I'm confident that you'll do well when you launch your house and, I for one will be buying from you...can't wait matey - you're very inspirational to me so thank you my friend, much appreciate all the effort you put into your vids!! As a side note, and from my limited musical prowess; you play guitar so well - lead guitar, in my opinion, is probably one of the hardest to learn from a musical perspective and you smashed it with your outro kiddo - proper jealous lol haha! Cheers Buddy;-)
Thank you Paul, appreciate it!
FragranceView th-cam.com/video/zDfy67my2So/w-d-xo.html Reminds me of you mate...Say no more lol!!
I've seen Joe live, I am no where near that talented though!!
Stay strong peter!!! Stay strong!!!
Cheers!
Love it. 👍🏻
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Awesome outro bro. You really dug into that solo.
Yes, agreed. Plus niche snobs probably use that position to cover up their anosmia. The truth is most people just don't have senses that are that developed. That is exactly why passing sommelier exams are notoriously difficult. Another giveaway of fakery is copy pasting Fragrantica notes and not actually relying on your own senses. It's totally fine to includes notes no listed on Fragrantica folks, hint hint.
Thanks for keeping it real. I enjoy this channel.
True!
What's your views on ambre nuit?
It's alright! Not my personal taste
Am not into fragrances but when something grabs my attention, it turns out that it's always a niche frag
Designers one always smell usual and after 1 hour they all turn into this stinky wet citrusy smell , i hate it
Noir ambre is amazing, nice to use it while listening to symphony x divine wings of tragedy 🌚
Such a great video! It's clear that you're not a snob or something like that for sure! Ones that labeling you like that are morons and shits so just don't listen to them Pete..
I love what your picks here.. My fav from your list is NR edp of course.. I like the edition Blanche but like you said bout it and the Eau Extreme one is that I can't stand the sweetness of the tonka.. It just made me have a headache and nausea haha.. Oh and I love TF noir extreme too! I do agree that it isn't that sweet, just perfect blend of gourmand and spice I think..
Keep up the work Pete.. You know many people love you and your works!
Thank you! :)