Maybee I can even learn something from it? The brand is particularly known for rich, complex orientals, but theres also the definitive iris (Iris Silver Mist), the definitive cedarwood (Feminite du Bois) and TWO amazing jasmines (A la Nuit and Sarrassins). You get the picture. Eau de What? Im so excited to read this post as I just started my own perfume blog, and theres a page for perfume newbies. Weve been caressed by niche perfume like Guerlain, wooed by Frederic Malle Malle, bitch-slapped several times by Caron. Real ladies might in fact find it a bonus. The brand has quite a lot of options by now, but the selection is well curated and very diverse. 1) that I was young again and could enjoy this perfume education and Ive been wondering about this one note ever since I bought a decant of Apres LOndee which, I am ashamed to admit, smells like that cake of bathroom disinfectant in the gas station bathroom on me. And 100 others! I will be taking care of that. I think for most people, Apres LOndee is anise (that licorice smell) and violet. Ive never even seen a bottle of Caron perfume!!! We have a great guide going on individual notes, guiding you through them. Where to start, you know? Flora thats okay! My mother bought me White Linen and the original White Shoulders (not the yucky new version) for Christmas and birthdays when I was much younger. Get off the compuuuuter! as I was fishing through ebay, trying to find a sweet deal on my favorite perfumes, or futily attempting to find a reasonably priced bottle of Vol de Nuit to at least test. So in no particular order, here are seven brands worth checking out. Serge Lutens has suggested things that would have disgusted us not so long ago, and now we just sigh and say, oooooooooooohhhh. Its 6pm a, I have a fantasy book recommendation! It is wonderful, ethereal, delicious! Is this a biased list, weighted toward niche product and reflecting scents we like and neglecting things we dont? For the purposes of this post, however, I will consider everything you cannot buy in an average department store a niche brand. Its advanced beginner, IMO, due to its animalic undertone, but you are correct, it is Extreme Elegance. I keep thinking Ive got too many other jobs that Im already doing, but that gig is my most fun one, and every time I think I should give it up for lack of time, I just cant do it. 6. Thats a new one. and a great blog, of course xoxo. I believe English Pear & Freesia is the bestseller, but my favourites are Blackberry & Bay and Mimosa & Cardamom. Chergui was launched in 2005 by Serge Luten as an oriental perfume for men and women both. These fragrances are great examples of exclusive fragrances that are unique and memorable. AND they have those extremely irritating city exclusives that are impossible to get elsewhere. Marchs best friend loved Cristalle, but Cristalle hated her, so that never went anywhere. Many, many years ago, when I first was paying attention to notes in perfume and had some awareness of lily of the valley as a note, my immediate hatred cemented. I guess its a bit male sexy but lovin it anyway. Can there be any better day on the face of the earth than when three great iris perfumes Continue Reading Hey, its February! That is a really fair point about perfume image and for sure Malle and Diptyque have an edge or minimalism to them that avoids that entirely. You will be the only judge and decide weither I deserve one or not at the end of the day. Niche fragrances can make you feel a bit more special because no one else will have the same scent as yours. :>. , I am roaring with laughter at bitch-slapped several times by Caron, Wow!! Hi! If you just want to smell nice, but wouldnt mind knowing what youre smelling: Jo Malone. At the same time, Ill not go into the difficult-to-access super niche and indie territory, as the point is to make it easy for people. People may remember you from your perfume. Have read the recommendations for where to begin sniffing and sadly, recognize very few of the names. Where to start? OT, but thanks for the tips for Mothers Day. I absolutely understand your - very justified - need for counterbalance, but the thing is that as a []. . But in case I don't: I have worn Jo Malone in general [], These are all such cool options, thank you! Here are my favorites- So I deliberately mostly chose brands that have a modern sensibility to them, to overcome the prejudices. Now weve turned pro. As usualgood information & funny & a whole bunch more stuff goes on my listThank you! Youre sure welcome to link to this post. Just start anywhere. What I dont care for- Bvulgari Au the Blanc (flat and common to me, I think Teas have been overdone these days) and Serge Lutens Clair de Musc (I once liked Musks, cant stand them anymore. Hence they cost a bit less than niche perfume as well. Thank you for the lovely comment, Gudrun. Stress is for work, tests and teenager raising, not for perfume. 3. Blame it on my grandmother; she introduced me to Chanel No. Well my inbox and facebook feed were bombarded over this past week with the notice that there was a new mens Herms fragrance, available at Nordstrom, called H24. Flora 1000 is on there, honey under chypre. Of course 1000 is there :>. Great primer, Patty! I just bought a few things from Aedes and they sent me a flood of samples, smart people, they know how to get a return customer (and I have returned several times). Ill be sure to keep reading yours and others blogs to educate me there! , Hi, Greeneyes, yous so very welcome! I will take some time to explore. Begin typing your search above and press return to search. Feeble minds need to be irritated/stunned/seduced. Experiencing fragrance is deeply personal, and boring department store scents just don't offer the intense sensory connection you can get from a more uncommon fragrance. By this point, you might wonder why I have included them here at all, but while Le Labo is not necessarily a great fit for me, not everybody is looking for the same thing I am meaning mostly big white florals or edgy leather scents. In fact, sales of traditional fragrances are falling in favour of smaller, unique labels because who wants to smell the same as everyone else? Niche and Classic Perfume for Beginners Perfume Education 101 Sampler packs with some of the perfumes are available at Surrender to Chance. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. Thanks! Lovely article and thank you for this helpful and well edited list, I quite often am trying to help friends find some interesting perfume and tbh sending them this article would be an excellent way to start the search! Ill also bear that in mind when guiding people who are curious but not sure where to start. :> I cant find AG Tilleul listed anywhere. I tend to back up from Apres more since its sort of an air scents. We just didnt know how to do it. Department stores and getting samples there can be difficult, but usually if you buy something or cultivate one of the SAs, it works best. Later on well do an Intermediate Niche Perfume and Classic Perfume list Perfume 201 where well introduce more challenging scents, including what to sniff when you Turn Pro. You can buy samples from a number of online niche perfume stores like Aedes, Luckyscent, for nominal amounts of money; some of the niche perfumers also have their own sample programs. years later, Ive bought close to ten bottles and have samples and decants of many more. 4. Designers perfume is not as exclusive as niche fragrances. I cannot emphasize enough how much fun it is to buy decants. :d. Rosie, Aedes is wonderful with the samples, as is LaCreme and Luscious, if youve ever ordered from them. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. i have taken some advice already on here and ordered quite a few samples :d. Wonderrrrrful. Byredo is modern and cool and Swedish and does moderately interesting perfumes with occasional flashes of brilliance. Samps and decants, baby! When we hear the word Niche, The first thing that comes out, our mind is specialized or something that is appealing to a small number of people. This is the perfect way to explore how a scent makes you feel, its staying power, and how it evolves on your skin before making an investment. LArtisan Seville is gorgeous and a little naughty, Continue Reading We happily arrive at my favorite iris perfume. Were calling this post Niche Perfume and Classic Perfume for Beginners Perfume Education 101 , and its our recommendation of where you should start in your journey through niche perfume as well as classic fragrance smellage. The oldest term for fragrance, also used in North America to refer to scents for men. Read on to learn everything you need to know to get started. That thing on the left, Cora, has had me a little busy the last week. I also like the recent Florabellio that many found underwhelming, but I think its bizarrely compelling. Its definitely to be used on a special occasion. Unfortunately, most stores make finding that fragrance a confusing, high-pressure situation. I am searching for my scentone I wont tire of and peddle at a yardsale or donate to a thrift store after a month! The line-up changes frequently and frustratingly, but my favourites include the intense and inexplicable Breath of God, the jasmine-bomb of Lust and the calm and pretty normal (but decidedly un-sweet) Kerbside Violet. Thanks! This French line is all about great quality and excellent execution, there is nothing revolutionary, but nothing boring either. That's where niche fragrances come in. At The Perfumed Court (I am affiliated with it, just for full disclosure), we do ship to Canada, if youre okay with mail order. Ive tried swapping, but my tastes have changed so much and wellI dont think anybody wants my crap. Please log in again. If you are a stylish person put off by old-fashioned perfumes: Byredo. If you secretly like classic, well-made perfumes but dont want to wear anything too mainstream: Frederic Malle. [GDC_column size="quarter"]. Niche fragrance brands are a big deal these days, with their distinctive artisanal scents filling the beauty shelves. If you adore Brittneys or Paris newest creation, dont hide it! You may not find the presence of niche perfumes in the market or perfume stores. Im currently in a Cheap and Cheerful mode, so most FBs are out of the budget-question. Hi, Minxie. 2)I still could bask in the glory of synthetic enhanced perfumes. Real ladies def dont care that some people think they smell like a man. I picked up a Guerlain package, and twas a big hit. Perfumes play a role in multiple aspects of our life, starting from our office to a party or even a date night. Please note that I dont think these are the best niche brands, just potentially good places to start. For perfumes, niche scents are Perfumes made in boutique artisanal perfume studies with small-scale production intent to appeal to a small number of people. Thank you, Justine I am stumped. Many perfume enthusiasts find standard perfumes very uninteresting. Some perfumes seem to smell much better next to the skin and some are better at a distance. Maybe also Vilhelm and Miller Harris although Vilhelm might be too difficult to find outside main cities. Yes, that is a bee sweater. Good luck! Its too much for me, and Im fairly acquisitive when it comes to perfume. 2. All Rights Reserved | s a l e s [@] luxxperfumes.com | Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset BH16 6FH, United Kingdom. I am a divorced mom (cue the violins;)who was feeling very guilty over her newly found perfume obsession. The DOrsay I have not SMELLED! All the CArons are waaaaayyyy better at a distance. Typically fresh, light & fruity, composed of 2-5% perfume essence in alcohol and water. I considered them, but did not want to have too many French lines and as I just could not choose between the two, left them both out in the end. This is not where I started, but I think Jo Malone is one of the best cross-over brands. The ingredients are handpicked by the perfumers and created the perfect blend. Linden is bad for some? 21 minutes ago from Amsterdam, Netherlands, Unisex Perfume - The Best Mens Perfumes for Women, Tom Ford F***ing Fabulous - Decant Tester, Tom Ford Neroli Portofino - Decant Tester, Kilian Black Panthom 'Memento Mori' - Decant Tester, Parfums de Marly Percival - Decant Tester. Tolu reminds me a little of SL Douce Amre, but Tolu is better I think. I often prefer lines that have a very limited number of scents, but for phase one, more options is better it makes it easier to figure out what you like. Its just too much. Learn how your comment data is processed. Since I will change my scents at least twice a day, I love to have a variety. Dang, though I wish I had that problem right now;) Im still trying to drop a dress size! I just wish she would eat. A recent new absolute love is Arein Rose de Grasse from her more niche line I believe its a Harrods exclusive which like Le Labo feels annoying but certainly worth a sniff if possible. Of course, Ive spoiled her for anything less, but what can I do? Would you rather pay a visit to the classic ones Patou, Guerlain, Hermes, Chanel or Dior for their exclusive lines, I am still here to help and guide you. This perfume consists of an exclusive blend of aromatic floral and woody notes creating the perfect fragrance to be unique and produce a fantastic scent. Great smell unique. Comforting and warm, amber provides a beautiful base for many fragrances; it is sweet, resinous, and woody. Founded on a philosophy of giving the perfumer a very broad idea of what they wanted, then letting the perfume create it. Production is on a smaller scale, and these scents are often only sold in boutiques. Do I do it by leaving a comment? I put sample buying on hold until Ive gone through all the perfumes (that I am curious about) that can be tested in stores. I have a long list of perfumes that I want to try, thanks to various delightful reviews that I have been reading. I had planned to review that Continue Reading Frederic Malle perfume has been around since slightly before 2000. Would you be in Paris on a Saturday and in needs for a guide, I would be delighted to see you to the some of the best perfumers such as Serge Lutens Palais Royal Shiseido ; Les parfums de Rosine, Editions de pafum Frdric MALLE, lArtisan parfumeur, Matre Gantier et Parfumeur, Patricia de Nicola, Divine, Montale, The Different Company, the exclusive JAR and eccentric Etat Libre dorange, Annick Goutal, Creed, Dyptique, etc). Its an economical way to try a whole bunch of stuff! Or maybe its just not your thing, which is okay plenty of other things to [emailprotected]};-. Kuri, we tried to get a list together that would be fun and some of them very accessible and/or cheap. I just love to decant and package up perfumes for people. And I've just bought a black linen Sleeper dress, I. 2. Im sure its just a phase) The right fragrance can elevate your mood, boost your confidence, and draw others in. (Revised 2020) Once upon a time Patty and March were perfume virgins. Many would probably say its not really niche any more, but if you live in Estonia or Malta, youd definitely say it is. Any ideas? Popular and affordable, made with 5-15% perfume essence in an alcohol base. The olfactory sense is the strongest sense when it comes to memory. So what? Could you please direct me to Pattys perfume link(s). And with only a limited selection of the usual uninspired brands, you can easily suffer from same scent, different bottle fatigue. I get annoyed with their hipsterish ways and the unnecessary fuss they make about blending the perfume on the spot, just for you. Explore our collection here. Im not really up on the synthetics and naturals debate, but I think later on, in another post, we may address that briefly, just so people can be aware of the difference in what they are smelling. Flora I give up. Tolu speaks to me especially because of the juniper berry and clary sage. Thanks! Ill do my best to branch out from the warm Orientals and Woods, but theyll always be my favorite. Other sites (Aedes,Luckyscent to name a couple) also sell samples. Enjoy FREE UK shipping on orders over 60! So if you dont love that 50-year-old classic and think it smells like the backside of a frog, please dont be shy saying so. For me, Tolu and Taif are exquisite, but I have tried most of the others and all rank highly with me. Ive had my 21 classic and niche beginner samplers from The Perfumed Court for about a month now. I thought it was all very weird. Perfume vs Cologne: What is the Difference? A suggestion for you: rather than trolling eBay, why not go on Perfume Court to see whats available in 1mil samps? Same as the above, but if you like the French better than the Scandinavians: Diptyque. They do the best fig scent (Philosykos), one of the best sandalwoods (Tam Dao) and the most accurate rendition of the smell in a greenhouse on a hot summer day LOmbre dans LEau. Cait thats the flaw in a joint post. Florals with an emphasis on a single note, to see if that is a flower youre digging: But mostly, remember that, like Barbies, There are No Rules in Perfume. Pulp Byredo is a unique perfume with excellent ingredients making the complete notes. I also discovered Patty the Professional Scent Slut (your words)on EBAY, a very nice way to sample before buying a whole bottle! Next time youll have to go for the Caron or the Patou 1000 just to make sure she knows! . Here are some of the niche fragrances for beginners to make you feel more special. Perfume is personal and for fun. Best Acqua di Parma Colognes [Review & Verdict], Creed Aventus vs Green Irish Tweed Cologne Comparison. (Smallflower offers convenient sample sizes for all our niche fragrances.). Longer-lasting than any other type of fragrance, with 20-40% perfume essence in an alcohol base. And thats your Perfume Education. How we react to a perfume is unique, individual and unpredictable. Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo is an exclusive perfume with lucrative fruity, citrusy, floral, spicy woody, and musky notes. Maybe if we try my daughters all ice-cream diet? Thank you so much, Jen! Do you want to add products to your personal account? Press Esc to cancel. When the brands above are all polished and pretty un-crazy, to make the transition from mainstream to niche easier, then Gorilla perfumes are much more raw and DIY. Its funny looking back on those days and realizing how naive we were. Or pick a note you like (rose, incense, tobacco, whatever.). She just had a bath and needed to be warmed! Inspired by the Middle East market, like Night, but without that high of a price tag, it has notes of rose, apple, rose, pink pepper, rose, clove, rose, patchouli, rose, Continue Reading Its iris day! Then, the almost always unseen, unknown perfumer got Continue Reading Serge Lutens perfume has long been one of my favorite niche house perfumes. In this section, you will bust all your confusion so that you can have a clear concept about these two. The journey is so fun, isnt it?:). They also do small sizes and solids, always a plus. it was just killing me that Id overlooked an AG Tilleul. In niche perfumery terms, Diptyque perfumes (and the candles, certainly) are already classics and maybe no longer as exciting as they used to be, but I still recommend them often. Basenotes has a section for swapping and active perfume talk forums. 2021 LUXX Perfumes. The world of niche perfume has exploded in recent years and some traditionally niche houses are becoming very well-known. Dear Posse: Im excited and nervous to be writing. THAT would be something Id have to fix right away. I know of the Perfume Shoppe, but thats about it. 5. Diptyque is also great if you happen to like solid perfumes, as they have a wide selection. Fair point. Not sure whether you can buy it in the US or not but Ormande Jayne has many fragrances that, I think, are unequalled. The note is wintergreen. All rights reserved. So. Seven (?) How do you get so much time to smell all these perfumes! This makes it easy to figure out which notes you are drawn to and which ones not so much. Or sample your way through a particular line, if youve found one scent there that really appeals. Well leave this one up with a permanent link, and dump in here the relevant section from a previous post on where to get samples, so if you read this intro before, just skip ahead to the new stuff, here goes: Unless youre richer than God, the easiest way to sample a lot of fragrances is to buy or swap perfume samples, not full bottles. Hope it is useful and, well, entertaining. I wonder if its powderiness combined with the anise morphs on you into some bathroom-deodorant smell? My unhealthy relationship with perfume is widely known and as a consequence, people often ask me for advice. Oops, sorry I need to read the list more carefully! Hello I recently received a sample of ferns purfume could somebody tell me what this is and what it does, Im one of the ones that discovered Pattys Ebay biz before this website. I like to think of Caron as gently spanking me. There is a designer perfume with excellent quality but not exclusive. I used to call it Satans Flower. weeeeeee! This is my least favourite brand on this list, but I can seethe appeal. Thanks for the roadmap to perfume discoveries. 7. Pick something youve read about. Parfums DOrsay (original formula if possible)Intoxication dAmour to understand the true meaning of voluptuous. :d. Hi! /:) Shes worth it. Id love to be able to link to this! As a struggling perfume newbie, I appreciate all the information I can get. I think it is so hard for people to get interested in perfume and then just get overwhelmed with what is out there now, then go back to the classics. Coz Im a lady. I have so much admiration for what you are doing, helping people who have been assaulted is such important, necessary work. Below are some brands that I often suggest to those who are new to niche scents or even any serious sniffing in general. But you know what, Im gonna print and save it anyway as a fab fume referense. Carnal Flower is one of the best tuberoses in existence, En Passant is possibly the best lilac, Une Fleur de Cassie and Noir Epices are wonderfully weird and LEau dHiver is pretty universally loved as a soft comfort scent. Despite the fact that there is a Norstrom right down the street Continue Reading Frederic Malle Promise is the latest release from the line. 1. 2022 Perfume Posse. I scurried over to my oversized Orange Blossom Perfume postto get some ideas. A pure, breathy mist of spring. We've poured our hearts (and noses!) Chergui will never fail to amaze you because of the lucrative ingredients like a tobacco leaf, amber, honey, musk, and many more. So much fun! Im very proud of the Professional Scent Slut title. ) Continue Reading Frederic Malle Cologne Indelebileand its soaring sunshiny scent reminds me of some other orange blossom perfume, but which one? :evil cackle: Anna, yes, it is fun! [/GDC_column]
You can buy them outright from perfume/sample decant stores your truly (Patty) and a partner went together and have a perfume sample/decant store, You can buy samples from a number of online niche perfume stores like, Classics you might not have smelled before, because this is what 100% high-octane gorgeousness smells like, Leather, because leather is such a great non-sweet note that adds depth to fragrance, Chypre, for that weird, mossy groove with its iterations, Virtual Reality frags that take you on a journey through a series of notes. Hi, Ylva! I would appreciate your help: Does anyone know where I can buy decants and samples here? It is nothing short of sublime, IMHO. What I cant wait to sample next- Patou Joy, Guerlain Jicky, Coty Chypre, Serge Noir, Party in Manhattan, Creed Love in Black. Malone scents are almost universally likable and wearable and they often rely on a couple of main ingredients that also feature in the name of the perfumes. Three new iris releases or releasing soon Atelier des Ors Iris Fauve, Coolife Le Sixime and Armani/Prive Iris Celadon. Niche perfume producers only focus on perfumes and nothing else. Well, sure. The login page will open in a new tab. Favored by many niche brands for its longevity, composed of 15-20% perfume essence in alcohol. Basenotes lists hesperedic notes and hawthorn, both of which can smell fresh and green, but not winter-green-y, to me. You like what you like, you dont have to explain it by dissecting the notes and comparing and contrasting the composition, or you can do that if that puts bubbles in your bathtub. What I often see in women, especially women younger than myself, is that they find the perfume industry old-fashioned. Im positive that is true! I have my issues with this brand (they release too much and the scents are not always good enough to justify the price), but they certainly have made perfume appealing for many people who find most classics and mainstream offerings too convoluted and fluffy and have an allergic reaction to crystals and flower caps. What on earth is that? Because they don't have to appeal to a mass audience, the perfumers have more creative freedom to come up with unique, surprising blends. Most informative and great.:d. Many people may have confusion about niche fragrance and designer perfumes. So here is a beginners Guide on niche perfumes. This smoky statement is my favourite, but I bet Santal 33 and Rose 31 are the bestsellers. Sybil, we aim to keep your list as long as possible. Aventus is another very exclusive scent that comes with a slick bottle that is dedicated to Emperor Napoleon. My lifestyle is very simple; I teach in cords and sweaters all winter long and would like something rich, yet not something that would suggest cotillions and elegant dinners thats not me. Justine, I just spritzed some apres on to see if I could detect what you were talking about, and on intial blast, I guess the combination of the notes could be described a little like that. I hope. As other addicts know, it can be costly and time-consuming. Usually theyre $3-$5 apiece WAY better than dumping $100+ into a bottle you might not love and then have to waste time trying to swap it out. 5 when I was only 9 years old! But designers are also made and designed by great perfumers. The mainstream perfume industry has no problem making sure you know about their newest flanker they spend millions (billions? Here are some boutique houses worth knowing about. In addition to the endlessly irritating so, whats the best perfume?, there is the much more thoughtful where should I start exploring? The people who ask the latter often have quite a bit of experience with mainstream perfumes (and are often disappointed in it) and want to try something different. Your blogs are very entertaining and educational. Wonderfully written- just infortunately havent heard of most of the perfumes on your list, maybe thats because its Africa. In Apres it is wintergreen/menthol over some powder (I take it that is the violet) and on me it is really gag inducing. Perfume has been a part of human society for a long time. And the coffret with all the scents is the ultimate gift to any perfume lover. Ooh, a post perfect for me! If you're new to the world of niche fragrance, trying sample sizes is a fantastic way to discover your new favorite scents. Pulp and Flowerhead are stand-outs for me and one of the first releases, Gypsy Water, has a great story and smells interesting.
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