AMOUAGE LOVE AFFAIR - MEANDER by AMOUAGE A FRAGRANCE WITH OMANI SOUL

[@angelasmith3049]

I so appreciate the stories behind these fragranes!

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Thanks @Angela Smith for your feedback. I love sharing these stories. It's what brings these fragrances and House's alive 🥰

[@sethjohnson5915]

I had the same reaction to Amouage when I first got into niche fragrances. Interlude Man, Epic Man, and another one I can't remember. I thought Amouage just wasn't for me. Now I'm coming back around to them and am appreciating them more. Now I can't get enough of Silver Man. I guess, like you said, I just wasn't ready for them at the time.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

This is good news for me @Seth Johnson, because I thought I was the only one. So many people love Amouage straight out of the gate that I was worried 😂 I'm going to have to sample Silver Man...haven't tried this one yet. Thanks mate!

[@shivavereen7824]

Amouage and Initio are my favorite Houses; niche or designer thus far. I’m glad your olfactory receptors started to embrace Amouage’s take on fragrances.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Yep, big love for Amouage. Here in Australia we've only just obtained access to Initio so it's a House that I need to explore further on....any suggestions on where I should start (I'm guessing Oud For Greatness is the first, but any others?) You might be happy to know that I'm about to start a big conversation on the Amouage House....want to explore this from a male/female point of view and so planning to co-host this. Should be fun. Thanks again Shiva for your comments, very much appreciate your support my brother!

[@shivavereen7824]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector You are greatly welcome. I’m new to the Niche snobbery and happy about it. When it comes to Initio, it’s Side Effect that actually took my mind and wallet places. I’m a few years retired so I don’t have the office environment to deal with. I am partial to heavy scents and especially those that evoke childhood memories.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

@@shivavereen7824 my friend, not "snobbery" but in fact "elitism" 🧐😂 nah, in fact I'm finding that Niche perfumery House's take it really serious. It would be like a fast food joint versus a restaurant with a chef....you just know that the chef is going to care more about the product than the 15 year old part-time kid. It's the artistry with the fragrance that I'm in love with and love to share about. I'm going to order some Initio samples and start testing; I'll check out Side Effect. As mentioned if you like the Amouage, then I think you'll enjoy the series that's coming up. Planning to kick off in the coming weeks Great to hear from you Shiva👊🏼

[@carolinablyth5672]

I am hooked on your reviews. I can feel your passion for Fragrance. Thanks!

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Thank You @Carolina Blyth!! Greatly appreciate your comments and support. And Yes! love all things perfumes🥰

[@veegloria1]

I'm really enjoying every review. I'm learning so much and exploring new things as a result.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Thanks @Vicki Pauvif🥰 Appreciate the support! Out of interest have you tried this fragrance?

[@salmonrenaud]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Best, Renaud

[@salmonrenaud]

Also wanted to say that I really enjoyed the qualitative details of the production: - Great lighting on the b-roll bottle shots - Animations to illustrate appreciation, lastingness, diffusion etc Thank you

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Wow! Thank you @Renaud Salmon, very honoured (although a bit nervous too...I just watched the episode again to make sure I said the right things 😂). Appreciate your comments and for connecting

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

@@salmonrenaud 😌 honestly honoured by your comments. Greatly appreciate your feedback and taking the time to share. We're passionate about Niche Perfumery and want to give these beautiful products the visual respect they deserve

[@semvansambeek]

Love the stories you tell when reviewing perfumes and how you can end up to the story you have behind the fragrance. It must be great to have a wife that gives feedback on the scents and is also interested. Mainly because of your channel I got into Niche Fragrances ( my wallet hates you 😝) and I already ordered samples thanks to your videos of Nishane (the 21 sample discovery set), Meo Fusciuni, Xerjoff, Clive Christian, Mancera and Roja Dove. Now Amouage is also on my wish list for samples. Keep up the amazing videos, I see that you did earlier videos like this one in 4k which I really enjoy. 💯🙌

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Thank you for your support Sem; so happy that you're enjoying the content, I'm appreciative of your comments and that the reviews are connecting with you. I'm going to wear it like a badge of honour that I've been fortunate to connect you with such awesome brands as per the ones you listed...and I'm really happy that you're enjoying them but I do apologies to your bank account😣 Yes, I am grateful that my wife also shares my passion (she too loves perfume) so it's great that she can articulate what she likes and doesn't like in a fragrance...it helps me to gain another perspective on the perfume. As always Sem, wonderful to hear from you👊🏽

[@ashclark3769]

I was exactly the same with Amouge line of fragrances. Then smelt Meander couple weeks ago and purchased it on the spot, there's nothing even remotely similar. Definitely a cooler weather scent, and the dry down is super fresh and creamy. Great review 👌👌

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

It's great to hear of others who were experiencing the same as me (you're now the second person @Ash Clark that has mentioned this). But how good does it feel to be able to appreciate this diverse and dynamic House! And yes, really love Meander....out of interest have you had a chance to experience Enclave? Love this one too...reviewing this one in 2 weeks 🤩

[@ashclark3769]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector I literally just got my sample of Enclave. It's very minty at the top and stays for about half hour, then it's hard to explain but it kind of smells chemically to me but definitely interested to see what you think of it 👌👌

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

@@ashclark3769 Yes, definitely minty...but even on skin for you? I found that on card the mint really popped but on skin it was real subtle. I'd be curious to hear how this wears on you

[@ashclark3769]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector yeah even on skin, have you got a sample yet? I have one I can send if you need?

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

@@ashclark3769 Ummm, I may have bought it😬 I actually fell in love with Enclave first. On me it goes to a warm amber place with just a hint of mint....really like this one🥰

[@emrecanceran]

My personal experience on this scent is just the same as your one. And I think this has a warmth, alluring, some kind of mysterious side in a way that if you sniff this in street, you'd like to smell again and then you turn and look around where the smell comes from. Fantastic review. Did not even notice that 10 mins have passed. Love the way you describe scents and relate your journey to your childhood. Lots of respect, sir!

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

So good to hear from you and really appreciate your powerful words of encouragement...thank you💫 Totally agree with you that this fragrance has an alluring nature to it. My son wears this fragrance too and the sillage that he creates is amazing....so yes, to smell this in air (on the street) will make you turn your head. Thanks again @emrecanceran4201 for jumping into the conversation👊🏽

[@eslamselim7815]

This perfume reminds me of Clive Christian X i don’t know if your agree with me but i really love both very much but prefer clive Christian X ❤

[@toolate6971]

My favorites: Beach Hut // Reflection 45 // Reflection // Jubilation XXV // Lyric

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Each one of these is incredible! I do love how Amouage have a beautiful library of incredible fragrances Thanks for sharing @toolate6971, awesome to hear from you💫

[@gevisu]

Funny story about the surgeon nickname! 😅 I sampled this a while ago, and at first didn’t really gravitate toward it for some reason. But upon more testing, I now love and feel like I’ll be wearing this quite a bit if I add it to the collection. Like you said, it’s very unique!

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Yes, Meander is 'addictive' there's something comforting, welcoming; and easily a fragrance that a man or woman can wear. Big love for this one♥️ Great to hear from you Kjetil👊🏽

[@gevisu]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector Very well put, Marcelo. I completely agree.

[@TheAMVDJ]

Absolutely nailed it with the story. Your nose has to evolve to understand a lot of the fragrances out there. That's why they make all of the "mass appealing" fragrances because they are so easy to love for the amateur nose which is about 95% of the people out there. But, if you stick around long enough with fragrances then the niche world will finally open up to you and you will begin to finally take pleasure in what the niche fragrance is actually doing. Pretty incredible that transformation haha!

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Thank you @Dexter the AMV DJ your comments are also on point. Hence my deep love for niche perfumery and complexity of these fragrances. Thanks for jumping into this conversation; very much appreciate your input👊🏼

[@xNickTheBrickx]

When I first smelled this, all I could pick up was carrots with butter and pepper. I might finally be coming around and able to smell what others who love this fragrance smell.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

I definitely get the carrot seed opening (for me this brings an 'earthy' feel to the scent). I love that you're getting a butter vibe too. I love the warmth from this fragrance, and yes, I'm getting a peppery vibe on the opening also. Great to hear from you Nick; thanks for jumping into the conversation

[@jove1155]

I have and love Jubilation XXV, Honour, Memoir, Interlude Black Iris, Boundless, Reflection, Overture and Journey. I'm on the fence about Imitation right now. And there are those I just cannot stand: Myths (urinal), Gold (ladies salon during use of hair dryer) and... Meander (some dry vegetable). No amount of story is going to make those scents any better for me, I'm afraid.

[@TheTelovendo2010]

Great story at the beginning! I just bought it! Thanks

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Congrats on an awesome inclusion to your collection! Great to hear from you Mitchell; thanks for reach out.

[@joerichardson6107]

Interlude man is an acquired taste I have not acquired. Meander is gorgeous, you can get it under $200 usd

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Funny you should say this about Interlude, because you're right. When I first tested this fragrance it was instant....repulsion 😂 I really didn't know what all the fuss was about. Way too intense, incense, fruity, resins....was too much for my nose. I now own it😎 and it's still all those things, but I love the power and unique scent that this fragrance is. When I'm wearing it, everyone can pick up this perfume! And I'm always getting compliments; always. Give it time and it will weave magic on you too @Joe Richardson. Great to hear from you!

[@allanahwiggins7734]

I just bought it can’t wait for it to get here

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Congrats @allanah wiggins!!! Look forward to hearing your thoughts on this one

[@andrzejnowojski8451]

Brilliant fantastic review...! 👍 😃

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Thank you 🙌🏽 for the feedback

[@asassaxuiascj]

Some compared it to oud for happiness. What do you think about that ? Is it true ?

[@megasoid]

Thanks bro, Meander sounds like another from this house I need to sample.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Good choice Fred. I would sample Meander and Enclave together (one on each arm). Their scent profile don't compete one with the other, if anything they support each other....this will give you a chance to smell the difference with those classic Omani incense notes that they use in the base

[@megasoid]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector Like yourself, Amouage threw me for a loop upon first whiff. Epic Man was my first purchase from the house and I just wasn't ready....lol! The fragrance wasn't the issue...my lack of olfactory maturity was.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

It's funny how this has happened to all of us. I recently had a friend (who has just gotten into niche) wanting to jump into Amouage and I actually steered him away..."you're not ready for this awesomeness yet" (he didn't believe me.....I then let him smell Jubilation XXV😂....admittedly I made him jump in at the very deep end, but I wanted to prove a point😬) I always say, give your 'nose' a year to develop before moving into things like Amouage/Nasomatto/Orto Parisi....that way you can enjoy properly these amazing scents. Great to hear from you Fred👊🏼

[@yashypsycho6789]

Hey there, thanks for your nice video. I have this perfume and i dont get as much longevity as you mentioned, is there anything that i can do to improve that?

[@MrGdleff]

Great review thanks🙏🏻

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Thank you for reaching out @MrGdleff👊🏽

[@aromafh2486]

Man so addicted to your videos.great one.. please let us know if you’re a Doctor so we can always call you doctor,that’s actually a subject that I want to touch on on my channel I was going to take Dr Nikhil from exotic scents as an example..aroma from heaven

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

You’re awesome @Margaya Sora!! You have gone off on commenting on all my videos...thank you🙌🏽 Not a Doctor, just love perfumes and love researching. What’s your channel bro? Let me know and I’ll make sure to sub (I had a look at “Margaya Sora”....is this the one?) Thanks again👊🏽

[@iamlove5325]

Meander smells very similar to Tom Ford Soleil De Feu.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

I haven't had the chance to experience Tom Ford's Soleil De Feu....appreciate you sharing💫

[@koflan]

Have you by any chance lived in both Australia and New York? Your accent is unusual, which I mean in a good way. Pardon me for saying, but many Australian accents are very tough on my ears, while yours doesn't seem to have that twang where they chew on every vowel.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

I appreciate the compliment💫 I was born in Argentina, migrated to Australia when I was 3 and had an America teacher very early in my 'learning English' as a child phase....boom, the birth of this unusual accent😬 Great to hear from you @koflan

[@Executer1100]

Salesman should have started with Reflection, Dia and Journey not heavy hitters like in your case. As for the Amouage my holy trinity is Dia, Gold and Interlude, those I love the most. Next are Sunshine, Epic, Beach ... actually everything this brand produces I like :D but last offering's which is Enclave and hero of this movie I don't appreciate as older ones. Amazing brand, amazing video, keep it going :)

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Yes, agree that the sales guy should have eased me into it and the above mentioned would have been great ones to start with. Awesome line up with your Trinity. I would have to say my Trinity would be Jublilation XXV, Epic and Braken...but in truth Trinity isn't enough 😂. Thanks for watching and for your comments @Filip Ilioski 👊🏼

[@Executer1100]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector Amouage is the only brand I know where everything they offer even if many people don't find that good many will find as great ones. For example less popular ones Dia, Imitation or Portrayal. This show's that everything they produce, they do with best quality ingridients, great concept and love and that's the reason I respect this brand the most(and Creed) even more than my beloved Xerjoff or Boadicea.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

@@Executer1100 Agree! As you mentioned the beauty of this brand is the quality of product and their diverse offering of scents. Thanks for watching and sharing your comments 👊🏼

[@SuperIlovedolphins]

Totally agreed , Enclave is not as impressive as the other amouge master pieces. Love Epic, Meander, Crimson rocks is unbelievable

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Great to hear from you Maria and yes Crimson Rock is amazing, I love wearing this as an evening fragrance (even if I’m just chilling around the house). When it comes to Epic, is it Man or Woman that you like? I love that of late they are releasing the ‘Man’ and ‘Woman’ bottle but the fragrances are easily unisex. Whereas the older ones tend to be more either male or female leaning. Thanks again for jumping into this conversation Maria, great to hear from you

[@motaz7945]

my Favorit Amouage stay Beach hut

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Awesome choice @Motaz♥️

[@motaz7945]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector thank you Sir , in your Opnion, what is beast Mod enclave or Beach hut ?

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Beach Hut But if you like the DNA of Beach Hut, have you tested Epic Man? This is REAL beast mode

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Epic Man: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6rGgqWlbc59p9E

[@motaz7945]

@@TheNicheFragranceCollector 🥰🤩 I will follow your great advice, have a good day

[@theodoretrisveis4465]

Are you from Argentina?

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

Yes sir! 🇦🇷 I was born in Cordoba and moved to Australia when I was a boy.....I'm guessing you're from Argentina too Theodore? not sure if you're seen these episodes? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJWzZ4pqrZuieZo I have a series called Mate Talk...informal conversation where I talk about perfumes and answer questions from subscribers. Great to hear from you @theodoretrisveis4465

[@theodoretrisveis4465]

I’m actually from Cyprus.

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

One day I hope to go to Cyprus and visit the island that the ‘Chypre’ fragrances were named after🥰

[@ceciljones1737]

🤣

[@TheNicheFragranceCollector]

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