Criminally underrated channel. I have been watching fragrance reviews for years and am a collector myself. Thank you guys are quite possibly the most underrated fragrance reviewers on this platform. People are missing out. I’m glad I am a subscriber.
@WaftsfromTheLoft4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@jackjenner23334 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more. Only 7k subscribers is criminal. Up there with the most knowledgeable and passionate fragrance reviewers. Thanks for all the great reviews. You’ve opened up mind to many new niche houses.
@FRAGMENTAL5 жыл бұрын
Such an interesting and passionate video guys. Loved it!
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris!
@tigerspoon13 жыл бұрын
I love the intelligence with which you both approach the subject.
@WaftsfromTheLoft3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@shivavereen78242 жыл бұрын
You Gentlemen are providing me a valuable education in fragrances. You passion is invaluable. Thank you from across the Pond.
@middle-agedandmixed93195 жыл бұрын
Great list! There are so many wonderful fragrance houses out there, but off the top of my head, I would also include Hendley Perfumes, DSH Perfumes, Chris Rusak, Bruno Fazzolari, Blackbird, Mondo Mondo, Parfums de Nicolaï... ☺️
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Wow, lots there I haven’t tried. Several people have mentioned DSH, so we must try those.
@middle-agedandmixed93195 жыл бұрын
Wafts from The Loft You won’t be disappointed. Dawn is so very talented, and there are so many fragrances to choose from ☺️
@treestrees1714 жыл бұрын
Great Video , super juicy knowledge
@WaftsfromTheLoft4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@aromafh24863 жыл бұрын
Great vid.. aroma from heaven
@alexcelestin985 жыл бұрын
Thanks fellas!! This is a great reference video for me in my journey. Love your videos!
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MattWilliams4825 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendations guys, very useful video. Keep them coming 👍
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Will do!
@UnknownChap5 жыл бұрын
I think my bank account hates that i own bottles from almost all of these houses 😂 and a couple i've never tried or even.heard of. Appreciate you shining a spotlight on them 🙏 impeccable choices!
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thanks!
@SarahMcCartney4 жыл бұрын
Wafts! I just saw this. Thank you so much for your kindness.
@WaftsfromTheLoft4 жыл бұрын
Pleasure
@HuelemeMucho5 жыл бұрын
Love, love, love the selection. Thank you! Un abrazo
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@spendabel8053 жыл бұрын
Omg, Zoologist is so great and unique. One of my favorite
@diegofdelatorre.41034 жыл бұрын
Brilliant suggestions, very top quality houses. Thanks.
@WaftsfromTheLoft4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RealMattCook5 жыл бұрын
Bortnikoff and Sultan Pasha are greats. Love all your videos. Just love them. You guys are awesome.
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
My first bottle of Bortnikoff is on the way in the post!
@saadmoid37745 жыл бұрын
I would second that too. Bortnikoff has to be mentioned where ever Areej Le Dore is mentioned as he is his partner in Feel Oud. Anyways awaiting till you get your first bottle then you will know what we are talking about 😎 great video ❤️🙏❤️
@gediminaskontrimas79925 жыл бұрын
Antonio Gardoni. That's right :) All fragrance houses from your list are worth to explore. Summer is near. Time for my Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée. Other worth to mention fragrance houses are Filippo Sorcinelli, The Zoo by Christophe Laudamiel, Bruno Fazzolari, Homoelegans, Chatillon Lux Parfums...
@amnaaziz38405 жыл бұрын
Dear Gentlemen, Great list and quite exquisite taste. I am really looking forward to exploring Profumum Roma. Cheers
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Amna Aziz thanks!
@Tommelise5 жыл бұрын
Pryn, 4160 Tuesdays (Sarah and Prin are absolutely amazing, talented perfumers) and Zoologist are my old time favourites;) Guerlain is my fav designer brand. seems like we have similar taste. You guys, need to try DSH perfumes which is my ULTIMATE FAV HOUSE so far...if you are in UK get your nose on Sarah Baker Perfumes
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Yana! I’ve never tried DSH or Sarah barker, I’ll check out your vids!
@wondrousmindtrick8450 Жыл бұрын
Guerlain made perfumes way before this whole niche/designer dichotomy became a thing.
@MehdiScent5 жыл бұрын
Lovely channel guys!!! Subscribed 💪👍
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mrtiger18334 жыл бұрын
Wow! That was an education. Glad I caught you guys early because you are going to explode. Love the channel and the houses. Zoologist T Rex has changed my life.
@WaftsfromTheLoft4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@psterud4 жыл бұрын
Great video, and great choices. A handful of houses I'd put in a list like this: D.S. & Durga (lots of expressive, NYC creativity), Meo Fusciuni (an artistic genius, IMO), Parfums d'Empire (bold, artfully crafted perfumes), and Svensk Parfym (a maestro of evocative realism).
@WaftsfromTheLoft4 жыл бұрын
Haven’t tried Meo Fusciuni, will have to check them out. Thanks for the tip!
@psterud4 жыл бұрын
@@WaftsfromTheLoft If and when you do, my picks would be Narcotico and Little Song. Cheers! :)
@gunmetal24455 жыл бұрын
Great list guys. And I am glad you made the point that that both creativity and value for money were priority for your list especially in the current perfume climate.
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MLukacs5 жыл бұрын
Great video, gents! Thank you, once again! I'm very pleased that you mentioned the House of Guerlain. I discovered the wonderful world of fragrances in a new way about six months ago or so. I read Victoria's advice on Bois de Jasmin that you should start by becoming familiar with the classics, and after reading about various Guerlain fragrances, I purchased bottles of Habit Rouge and Heritage, both in EDP, and was impressed by both. I wore Habit Rouge all winter whenever I wore red, which was at least twice a week. Then I purchased a bottle of Guerlain Vetiver and felt the same about it. It'll be one of my staples this spring and summer. I sampled L'Homme Ideal EDT and EDP and Santal Royal and liked them as well. Then, I purchased samples of Shalimar, L'Heure Bleue, Mitsouko, and Samsara, all in the current formulations, for my wife to try. I realize that the reformulations often don't do justice to the original formulation, but I couldn't stop smelling them. Shalimar changed three times in the dry down. I thought that Mitsouko's dry down was the most surprising. Samsara is so attractive. I need to learn to appreciate L'Heure Bleue and sample Jicky. I began reading about how to seek out vintage formulations, and want to spend time finding them. I realized how much I've missed in my life by not appreciating fragrances when I was young. The rich history of the House of Guerlain is quite interesting, and the historical significance of this and other houses and perfumers adds an additional dimension to my journey into the world of fragrances. Once again, thank you for helping your viewers expand our knowledge and for providing us with such great advice! Happy sniffing!
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
We will devote a whole (probably quite long!) video to Guerlain. It really is a special house, and in many ways is the history of fragrance.
@MLukacs5 жыл бұрын
That would be fantastic! Thank you!
@caseycoran97525 жыл бұрын
Thanking the heavens you had zoologist on the list. I’m new in the Fragance game but a long time lover of the arts n this house is what really turned me on in my aromatic journey... lol. You guys are bomb dot com n the best noses in the game. Keep up the good fight for artistic compositions n individuality. Even though I still love my adg Profumo I’m very glad I’ve evolved to the dangerous n daring. P.s. still waiting on some tunes fellas.
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Ha, yes we will include some music at some point!
@brandonbentley85325 жыл бұрын
Check out Aqua di Parma scents...start with Colonia...
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I’ve had Colonia for many years, and have essenza as well
@SONICE695 жыл бұрын
Before I even get into this Video my wonderful Britain Cousins..... For me, these 2 are already on my list: THAMEEN & FRAGRANCE DU BOIS…!!! I absolutely LOOOOOOOOVE LOVE your content and it’s just a matter of time B4 you guys really gain some massive traction....!
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was a little put off of Thameen as the first fragrance I tried was Carved Oud, and on smelling it I assumed it was a clone of Oud wood
@zanetorgane38585 жыл бұрын
I made my guess about your choices before watching the video, here is what came to my mind in what order: Bogue, Zoologist, Tauer, Papillon, Pryn, Areej LeDore, Guerlain, Tuesdays, January, Amouage. My list would be: Fort and Manle, Amouage, Herve Gambs, Zoologist, O'Driu, Alkemia, January, Humiecki&Graef, Xerjoff (JTC line), Thierry Mugler.
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Amouage was very close!
@theaetherealist5 жыл бұрын
Wow, I haven't seen Humiecki and Graef mentioned in YEARS. I'm still kicking myself for not buying a bottle of Skarb when I had a chance...
@zanetorgane38585 жыл бұрын
Aetherealist Cheers! I am such a fan of their Multiple Rouge, that is the weirdest scent ever. Skarb is a great scent, too. Yes, it seems like this company does not exist anymore (?)
@zanetorgane38585 жыл бұрын
Aetherealist You can still buy Skarb from ausliebezumduft.com
@grichl885 жыл бұрын
Nice to see Alkemia and Zoologist on anyone's list!
@gabrielgarcia75615 жыл бұрын
Great houses, and I am hopeful that you will visit Spanish houses like Carner etc... Congrats
@2fishblue3 жыл бұрын
You guys are great
@WaftsfromTheLoft3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@hawk_7575 жыл бұрын
Gentlemen, excellent video as always! I wholeheartedly agree with your choices. I really think that Teone Reinthal’s perfumes would be a big hit for you two as well.
@saadmoid37745 жыл бұрын
will hawkes So True Dr Teone's perfumes and get house should be tried it's really something different and extraordinary to say the least
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’ve not heard of those, so will check them out!
@pinob3315 жыл бұрын
I really do enjoy your videos guys 👍
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@joecochran77975 жыл бұрын
I must give you both a big 'Thank You' for introducing me to Strangers Perfumerie. After getting samples and testing the out I just had to purchase Cigar Rum and Burning Ben, my these are just amazing. Now I'm testing out Oliver and it's also very, very good, but I believe it's either sold out or discontinued. Oh, and yes this house is very affordable for the quality you receive. Thanks again and keep doing what you do!
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Glad you’re enjoying exploring them. Yes, I think Oliver has sold out for the time being, but I’m sure it’ll be back!
@joeribt5 жыл бұрын
Before watching I thought if Areej, Papillon, Tauer and Bogue are in there somewhere I would give you a thumbs up. Then I started watching...
@RealMattCook5 жыл бұрын
I think the one doing the best work today is Sultan Pasha. Nobody does it like the Sultan does it. He is doing the most amazing work with 99.9% naturals, and it is staggering how good his blends are. They are all attars but OMG, they kind of make your perfumes feel obsolete
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Yes, LOTS have people have suggested SP to us. I must admit that I have no experience with attars, and so am a little apprehensive. Maybe I should bite the bullet!
@mdo51215 жыл бұрын
Wafts from The Loft I just bit the bullet by ordering 4attars from Abdul Karim Al Faransi house. From what I hear the perfumer is using high quality ingredients at very reasonable prices according to Nikil from Perfume Guru
@poobin15 жыл бұрын
Come on boys Santal Royale give it a try Guerlain
@RichMitch5 жыл бұрын
Got it
@Robinhood-pg6mb4 жыл бұрын
awesome
@WaftsfromTheLoft4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@StefanFragrance5 жыл бұрын
Nice Video Guys!! 👍 👍 🎉
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@masterbetty88395 жыл бұрын
you guys were losing me with some of these choices (not because they are bad...I just never heard of them) but you hit the nail on the head with Guerlain....my favorite house as far as consistency and quality by far....Heritage EDT is my choice for life if I only get one...and I have over 150 bottles both designer and many Niche.
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Heritage is class in a bottle
@donnawhitford11074 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, what drives me nuts is a can't smell what you're smelling. I love love love perfumes!
@WaftsfromTheLoft4 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that, but thanks for watching!
@ashfaque_15 жыл бұрын
"Crack caps" :D :D :D Another enjoyable video. Thank you both very much!
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ionutharosa43523 жыл бұрын
I think "Rook Perfumes" is something you should try, especially his "Amber".
@WaftsfromTheLoft3 жыл бұрын
We’ve reviewed Rook, Thurible and Undegrowth. Greats scents
@nigeledison59264 жыл бұрын
Love this ❤️
@WaftsfromTheLoft4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@SirOreo625 жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@arnopr4 жыл бұрын
Golden tips for a novice enthusiast, thanks so much! Would love to see more videos like this from you, i.e. more top tens generally and specifically on houses/perfumers too, be it a continuation of overall "must try" favourites (i.e. numbers 11-20 following this initial 10), and also top tens for particular categories like the ouds and animalics which I see you've done and am about to enjoy :)
@WaftsfromTheLoft4 жыл бұрын
Yes, we may do a top 10 perfumers. The top 10 format sometimes feels like it is a bit overdone, so if you have any original suggestions for top 10s we'd always welcome them.
@arnopr4 жыл бұрын
@@WaftsfromTheLoft Even if done a lot as a format, what lends it strength in your hands is your takes on these. And actually if different people produce top tens on similar topics it can sometimes be quite instructive, especially when they reflect on why tastes might differ. For this reason the fact that there are two of you and you each bring your favourites is already great because it allows a comparative discussion to emerge that reflects underlying differences in tastes and approach (even if your tastes may be quite similar). I guess seasonality and scent families are the typical, not original suggestions for top tens, but still worthwhile I think, especially for someone like myself trying to get a curated take on highlights of the landscape that's out there. One thing I've started to appreciate is the frequent commonalities in scents produced by the same house or perfumer (your note on 4160 Tuesdays suggests a house/perfumer who is very versatile and whose scents perhaps have less in common with each other). For example having smelled many Tauer scents I can smell some commonalities - I've gotten to know his style, and can smell familial relationships between his Lonestar stuff, L'Air du Desert, Coeur du Desert, L'Oudh, etc. And similarly having sampled a lot of Tom Ford Private Label scents recently. In searching for a perfume I like enough to wear I therefore am starting to appreciate that one key may be finding a house or perfumer that takes an approach one enjoys, then homing in on one particular scent from them. This is why I really like your review of fragrance houses/perfumers, it feels like a better, more efficient way to get a sense of the landscape than accumulating this by listening/watching/reading reviews and analyses of individual scents.
@TheRealBrook19684 жыл бұрын
Wait for it ... wait for it ... GUERLAIN! I knew you couldn't stay away! Vive aux oeuvre de Jacques et Jean-Paul!
@WhatHappenedFFS3 жыл бұрын
Guys, are you aware of Hudsons in the UK? They have just released 3 new frags called 04, 05, and 06 (Guess what the first 3 are called? ;-)) They do some great stuff and well worth a video.
@discolo19725 жыл бұрын
Well done, I have discovered you as I have just read a post by Liz (Papillon) on Facebook. I have watched 5 videos of yours in a row, excellent reviewers. It also helps improve my English. Btw: why Ensar Oud and Sultan Pasha are out of these 10? Cheers. Ruggero
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The honest answer is we haven’t tried either house, even though they are two which have been recommended to us many times. We hope to rectify that soon!
@discolo19725 жыл бұрын
I’ll wait for it. Some amazing compositions are part of both brands. In the meantime, I’ll watch all the other reviews you had already posted . Keep up the good work, I can really see how passionate you are each and every moment you sniff from the strip or from your skin by the look in your eyes and the expressions you make 😬
@anotherfragrancereviewer49325 жыл бұрын
Great list guys and great taste as always; also look out for Miguel Matos new personal fragrances ;)
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
anotherFragranceReviewer thanks! Yes, we will look out for those!
@anotherfragrancereviewer49325 жыл бұрын
@@WaftsfromTheLoft a review for Sailor Stories will come up soon on my channel
@mrpleasent60385 жыл бұрын
A wallet emptying video - I’d add fort and Manle and EO
@Tommelise5 жыл бұрын
great mention
@saadmoid37745 жыл бұрын
Yes second those mentions as well you guys would love these houses of you ever get your nose on them outstanding and something you won't get in today's perfumery 😍😅😍
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Yes, F&M are great, Boknokopf is on my ‘to buy’ list, and EO are definitely on my ‘to try’ list!
@MarleneP4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. You guys are dangerous for my bank account! Just wondering... have you ever reviewed Slumberhouse? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
@WaftsfromTheLoft4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Slumberhouse are really hard to get a hold of in the UK, but we do have a small bag of samples. Watch this space!
@MarleneP4 жыл бұрын
@@WaftsfromTheLoft I'm subscribed and looking forward to it! Thank you!
@parfumsdusita4 жыл бұрын
Adore your video :)
@WaftsfromTheLoft4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheLazer6135 жыл бұрын
I recently subscribed and I really like your content. I was wondering what your take on the fragrance du bios house was. And if a vlog about the house was forthcoming
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
We've never fully explored the house, but a few people have suggested we do, so we may look into that
@poobin15 жыл бұрын
Further south 😳😳😳
@AgnesEva5 жыл бұрын
*I would love to try some of John Biebel's perfumes. I hope he sends me some samples someday :) And Areej Le Doré but can't get it here... All the others I have tried. Good list, guys! :)*
@markusuerschels14555 жыл бұрын
ALD is intense stuff Agnes, got 3 samples: Atlantic Ambergris (best one for ambergris lovers), Baikal Gris (nice, but use the few drops in hot summer for full experience), Oud Luwak (thickdark bitter spicy vibe bomb, special & needs time)
@AgnesEva5 жыл бұрын
Sounds fantastic... I've heard many good things about this house. :) Where did you get your samples from? I LOVE ambergris...@@markusuerschels1455
@markusuerschels14555 жыл бұрын
@@AgnesEva Got them in Parfumo website, very expensive (0,8-1,5 ml around 18 €) but great experience to smell the precious ingredients in natural high quality. Wore Atlantic Ambergris oversprayed (over 8 sprays) as Scent Of The Movie for Marvels Infinity War, the air conditioner there filled the theater room otherworldly like Thanos used the reality stone. ✊😂☕
@markusuerschels14555 жыл бұрын
@@AgnesEva PS: Will do the same with Baikal Gris for Avengers Endgame... 😉👍
@AgnesEva5 жыл бұрын
Okay. Just decided to come over soon and smell your samples. And bottles. :D@@markusuerschels1455
@ChildofGodforevr3 жыл бұрын
It’s a crime to leave out Kerosene and Ormonde Jayne. These two alone beats most of the ones you two picked. Aside from Tauer and Areej Le dori . Which of course had to be on the list.
@rmapcynan10394 жыл бұрын
Tauer and Bogue both at No. 3?? :) It's fair to say my taste in fragrance is very different from the loft guys.
@kasper95825 жыл бұрын
Jovoy sooooooo underrated.
@TheBTEAMwins4 жыл бұрын
I’m late to the party, what are your guys take on Eight & Bob?
@WaftsfromTheLoft4 жыл бұрын
It's a house i've never spent a huge amount of time with. Must explore more.
@kierinnyc5 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, hope you'll try us... at our launch event next week in London! Please come. Will be quite a different kind of event for fragrance- multi-sensorial, personal and fun! We be an honor to meet you.
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Sounds interesting. Thanks!
@juanjoselopez-viotasegura6995 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid! I’d have bet you would include Parfums de Nicolaï... 😳😳😳😳 Take care!
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
Yes, that’s another one we very nearly included!
@juanjoselopez-viotasegura6995 жыл бұрын
You know what, thanks for your original taste, for being true to yourselves and responding always...! Take care and thank you very, very much, guys!
@pinob3315 жыл бұрын
Happy to be the first 😊
@brandonlg244 жыл бұрын
Please review the house of kerosene
@WaftsfromTheLoft4 жыл бұрын
Qitty Montes we have done!
@rizwanrahim24165 жыл бұрын
Hmmmmm really classical houses.....
@Gonzalo_K4 жыл бұрын
Who in hell dislike this video??
@chrisfairbarn99084 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who dislikes cumin in fragrances? I feel I'm missing out on so many great scents but my nose only picks up body odor.
@WaftsfromTheLoft4 жыл бұрын
Certainly not the only one, a lot of people hate it. But I completely understand how one note can ruin a fragrance for you
@AGentlemansJourney775 жыл бұрын
Zoologist is probably the most artistic niche brand out there. He's from Toronto and I have met him a few times. He's a little quiet and reserve but he's certainly a true gentleman.
@WaftsfromTheLoft5 жыл бұрын
A wonderful house. I’m always interested to see what he will come up with next!
@brandonbentley85325 жыл бұрын
I literally would not be surprised if they did a review in the Oval Office with govt folk going about their business in the background...
@ChildofGodforevr3 жыл бұрын
Are u serious Stella mcarthney? I don’t think so.
@WaftsfromTheLoft3 жыл бұрын
Who is Stella Mcarthney? I’ve never heard of her. Did you mean Stella McCartney? Daughter of Paul? Never tried any of her perfumes.