Beginner Friendly Niche Fragrances | Start Your Niche Perfume Collection Here

Hey guys! I recently had a subscriber ask me if I could film a video on beginner friendly / entry level niche fragrances. If you're used to smelling designer fragrances, but are interested in discovering niche perfume, I think this is a great place to start!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:24 Gourmands
12:28 Florals
20:59 Chic, Clean, It Girl
Fragrances Mentioned:
BDK Rouge Smoking
Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village
Byredo Bal D'Afrique
Byredo Gypsy Water
Commodity Gold tidd.ly/3COKRd3
Commodity Milk tidd.ly/3FJqiQL
EBK Deep N Desire Yacht
Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad
M. Micallef Note Vanillee tinyurl.com/2p926rcm
M. Micallef Ylang in Gold tinyurl.com/2p9e9u7a
MFK Baccarat Rouge 540
Orientica Amber Rouge
Parfums de Marly Cassili
Roja Parfums 51 Pour Femme
Rosendo Mateu No. 5
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[@PerfFume]

“Beginner” niche are some of the best ones in my opinion. Different enough from designer, but not too out there like some niche perfumes that literally smell like hay.

[@ronelleharris5677]

😅😅😅

[@carolanelaberge9049]

I Will love a part 2 of this video ! Please ! ❤️😄 Love your video !

[@sheshackservices9393]

Seriously LOVED this video!!!! ❤

[@roseayalaperfumeaddict5059]

I just bought Orientica! Can’t wait to review on my channel. The bottle is so beautiful 😍

[@emstrak1]

I just sampled the BDK Smoking Rogue from Twisted Lily and OMG….it’s def full bottle worthy and I’m so excited to wear this in the fall/winter. ❤️

[@aroomwithperfume6826]

Loveee so many on this list and your videos always make me so happy ❤️ I find so many of my favorite niche perfumes are kind of on the safer/leaning designer side haha and so many of these picks are some of my faves!!

[@AnneLauren]

Aww you’re the sweetest!! 😘

[@MJT66]

Can you please do a video of “your skin but better” recommendations? I would LOVE that!

[@Annie-zs2bt]

Love your list Anne ! They all sound amazing, I’m so in love with EBK Deep and Desire Yatch from your recommendation and Gold from Commodity , Skin Reserve , Amber Rouge , Kayali28 and more , I will get Micalef next . Your video make me so excited to try new scent . Thank you and much love ❤️❤️❤️

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you!! Ohh those are gemss 😍😍🤍

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Once again…lots of laughs! I’m glad you keep the bloopers in! And I love how excited you get with Yacht! 😂😂Delish. 😉👏🏻💕

[@AnneLauren]

heheh everyone needs to get their nose on this!! But if they don’t .. I mean okay, it’ll be my little scent secret 😝😍

[@ameliarose9519]

I really like how well put together you and your videos are and how clean and beautiful vibes this videos are giving me. Thank you for making time to talk about this beautiful fragrances with us. I would like to know your opinion on Jo Malone collection too 🤗

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you so much! 🤍🙏🏼 yes! I’d love to do a house review on Jo Malone at some point!

[@StudioxYasmin]

Love this!!

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you Yasmin! 🤍

[@olamideoladapo8496]

Not an gourmand fan so most of this aren't for me but I love the Byredo inclusion at the end! Also happy about the Eau Duelle mention. It's my favorite scent from Diptyque. I'd love to see a video if you have other green vanillas in your collection or perfumes similar to Eau Duelle. Love your content! Thanks!

[@JackieMeadow]

If you like Eau Duelle and Byredo, you will love commodity gold! One of my faves! Not gourmand at all.

[@Jenn_N]

Hello Anne, those are some great suggestions period! I have a number of them on my wish list. I hope Byredo's scents don't get ruined by L'Oriel. I wish BDK was easier to purchase. Have a good weekend!

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you! Oh I’m terrified of what they’re gonna do with Byredo 😳. BDK is actually relatively accessible! They have samples and full bottles available on Twisted Lily! Have a great weekend as well! 🤍

[@queeenk]

i love cross referencing my ever growing list of things i wanna try against ur lists and advice because the insight u give is so detailed. LUV the way you present info especially since fragcom- especially the more niche side of things- isnt the most accessible and ppl can borderline come off ass elitist or snooty.

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you!! I appreciate that so much 🤍🤍

[@lanikanewby9269]

Awesome video ❤️❤️

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you!

[@scentedheavenfragrancerevi1890]

Hello Anne, you've shown some of my most favourite niche fragrances 🤗 Cassili, Greenwich Village, Rosendo Mateau No 5, ... 🥰👌 There are so many great floral fragrances out there, which are not too mature, but addictive 😍 Love the way you describe perfumes 👍

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you so much!! 🤍

[@evawilcken8346]

In the morning i love to sport smelling like Clean reserve Skin & later in the day i want to smell like Rosendo Mateu 5.. they do have the same vibe! Oeh and maybe in the evening i will go for Initio Side effect. Like they are the same person, with different goals 😉.

[@L-LT]

Anne, thank you very much for the review. I'm subscribing!! When it comes to perfume, I love toned down, very airy (cloud-like), soft-smelling fruity (pears, pomegranate, watermelon, blackberry, etc) - but not overly sweet, but a good balance. I also love tea, vanilla, salty, aquatic and a little citrusy, or floral. My major problem is I cannot stand musky, smoky, woody, and powdery base when most perfumes dry down. I am very sensitive to smell, and it does affect me negatively, to the point where it is sometimes hard to breathe in the perfume. I need your help. Could you please recommend a perfume for me and others with similar issues? Thank you very much in advance.

[@ThePerfumeNest]

Cassili is the perfect PdM starter……💕

[@marieantoinette3451]

To my nose, Ylang is Gold and Rosendo mateu no 5 smell very similar. I love them both ❤ I also pine after Loubirouge 😅 I have never found a spicy perfume that I really loved but it makes me feel a certain way ❤

[@antonymp5585]

hibiscus Mahajad honestly was too strong for me even thoough the scent is incredible. will revisit it in the fall

[@annev3333]

Hi Anna, Im a fan and would love it if you have have the perfume’s name and brand written somewhere when you introduce the perfume. Thank you!

[@lhbuttercup15]

So many of these are on my Must Try list. I just ordered a discovery set from Byredo specifically to try Gypsy Water-this is multiple times I’ve watched you rave about it and I just feel like it’ll be right up my alley! I’m pretty new to niche fragrances and I also am a sucker for clean/freshies and your-skin-but-better scents, so I am very intrigued. Thanks for all your recommendations 🤗

[@AnneLauren]

Oh my gosh it’s stunning!! I hope you love it as much as I do 😍

[@kristinfragrances]

This!! How did they made such a foodie gourmand (deep n desire) into such a sophisticated scent! Love that grounding cedar wood.

[@AnneLauren]

seriously!! One of the best scents I've put my nose on 😍😍

[@1Antied77]

I’m a beginner and I love Bal d’afrique. Didn’t care for any of the commodity fragrances bc they all smell powdery to me. I do really like the hibiscus one but it’s stronger than I’m used to.

[@joycewilburn2311]

You sold me on ebk gourmand ❤

[@latoyaharvey7218]

Can you do a video on fall fragrances? 😜

[@candyglaze]

Hey!! I got the bold sample set from Commodity and I fell in love with Milk and Gold!! Definitely full bottle worthy!! Ever since I won the Note Vanille bottle from you, I loved it so much I blind bought Watch and Mon Parfum Cristal lol!! I LOVE them all!! Micallef has some great gems!! I’m on a no-buy right now until the end of the year!!! We’ll see how long that lasts 🙄🙄🤣

[@AnneLauren]

Oh those are so nice! Stay strong girl!! 💪🏼😅🤍

[@jj9501]

I just was ordering the set and wasn't sure to go with bold or expressive. Do you feel like you are choking people out with the bold set? 😂

[@candyglaze]

@@jj9501 I’ve only tried the samples and I’m an over sprayer lol…I haven’t checked nobody out yet! Especially the milk one, it’s so creamy I don’t see how anyone would get choked out with that. They do have the entire sample set with all three categories if you’re not sure.

[@jj9501]

@@candyglaze I saw that set is 38eu and I think gold and milk would be my faves as well! I'm just gonna go with the bold haha. My skin drinks fragrances so I shouldn't even be scared.

[@candyglaze]

@@jj9501 whenever you get it, please come back and tell us what you thought about them!!

[@Ash_Lo]

I found Rosendo 5 so interesting. It did, however, come off pretty rubbery off my skin especially in the open. I give caution with this one and def recommend trying before buying. It settled down and became more bearable but i was turned off by that accord.

[@AnneLauren]

Such a bummer it pulled that way on you! And yes! I always recommend sampling first! 💯

[@aromatherapre]

Have you layered Milk with Note Vanilleé? You should try it. Smells luxe

[@SharidaM]

I am just dying to get my hands on this Blue Berry magic lol!! Every time you talk about it I’m like… I NEED it. Also getting a decant of Rosendo No.5 and 6.

[@AnneLauren]

YES!! It's a need 😅🤍 ooo those are good! No. 6 was nice but No. 5 is full bottle worthy imo 🥰

[@SharidaM]

@@AnneLauren just blind bought 5 today…amid a no buy smh 🤦🏾‍♀️ 😂

[@AnneLauren]

@@SharidaM omg girl 😅😆 I hope you love it as much as I do!! 😍

[@Perfumedmemoirs]

Second to comment ! Woo ❤️

[@misscutypie23]

Great video 👌🏼 Also I just received Amber Rouge yesterday and I am IN LOVE OMG🤩 so I shall be skipping on BR540 and save me 400$ if you say this is spot on Anne!

[@AnneLauren]

Yess you’re gonna be smelling incredible!! 😍😍

[@dexxxhunt]

Happy Thursday Awwna 😁😉 Yet another masterful list/video.Loving the content my friend.Your very funny too.I need to get my nose on a few of these,appreciate the heads up.Have you tried Parle Moi De Parfums Milky Musk?Picked it up from their boutique when I was in Paris before the pandemic.Wonder how Milk from Commodity compares to it.Molton Brown’s Milk Musk as well.My SOTD = Diptyque’s Philosykos edt to the left wrist and forearm,Escentric Molecule 01 + Patchouli on the right wrist and forearm,and Diptyque’s Fleur De Peau to the front back left and right of the neck.Absolutely glorious my friend.STILL shining and I sprayed it several hours ago. Have a wonderful weekend my friend,thanks for the great and entertaining content.Much Love from So Cal/Peace/Blessings

[@AnneLauren]

Thank you! I have tried Milky Musk, it's fantastic!! Definitely on my wish list 😍 Commodity's Milk is COMPLETELY different, Milk is very gourmand and sweet. Have a great weekend!

[@dexxxhunt]

@@AnneLauren Right?Milky Musk is 🔥 Underrated 🏠 Really? I definitely need to get my nose on that then.We have this cool shop that has FIRE fragrances called Beverly Hills Perfumery out here.There’s a Sephora like two doors down,If I remember correctly they have Commodity.Going to peep asap.Thank you so much Anne, The very same to you 😁 Much Love

[@plr7806]

Does the Ylang in gold stain your clothes with the gold flecks? I wish they made it without the glitter?

[@hendaldaej7636]

Hi Anne, I liked your channel and videos and now I’m a new subscriber. Want to suggest for you Micallef watch perfume it was my sister perfume 8 years ago. I’m suggesting it as whenever I smell Armani RM I remember that perfume. However RM is less with spices and the punch that “watch” gives. I would like to see your feedback on it.

[@AnneLauren]

Hi! So happy to have you here! Watch is a beautiful pick! Not for me personally because it's too bubblegummy for my taste, and unfortunately gets a little cloying to me, but I think it's beautiful 🥰

[@aroomwithperfume6826]

Alsooo idk if you have sampled much of mizensir but I think you would adore poudre d’or!! Gorgeous creamy slightly tropical vanilla with a slight powdery touch

[@AnneLauren]

That one is lovely!! I’m super picky with tiare, although I think the note itself is very pretty, it often comes off “suntan lotion” on me. I put it in my “revisit” bin to go back to one day 😝 it’s quite pretty!

[@aroomwithperfume6826]

Ah yes actually I do see how it kinda has that vibe!

[@ghost_in_thekeys6596]

Smoking rouge literally smell like a root beer to me 😅. Gold by Commodity and Gypsy water are my absolute favs 🥰

[@fowlbaddie]

beaUUtiful 🎶

[@aprildupont4416]

hi anne, can you try out montblanc signature? i rlly wanna know ur opinions on it. great video btw

[@AnneLauren]

Hi! I’ve tried it, it’s lovely! It gives me Prada La Femme vibes without smelling like it, but it’s a creamy, sweetened floral scent in that overall category. Creamy vanilla, ylang ylang, some other florals, and clementine at the top. A touch of a gourmand quality without being a gourmand. People say this is an orange creamsicle and I get that, but not so obviously. It’s not straight up that. It’s a perfume with that touch. I might get a bottle after I run out of Prada La Femme :)

[@aprildupont4416]

@@AnneLauren thank u so much for sharing ur thoughts💓. It's bizarre how your chanel is not receiving the recognition it deserves like your contents, your vibes, the way you articulate each perfume is just *chef kiss🤌🏻

[@AnneLauren]

@@aprildupont4416 thank you!! I appreciate that so much! 🤍🤍

[@plantagenetsurvivor8771]

April, I bought a bottle. It’s divine. And it doesn’t break the bank. Every time I pick it up and smell it, I’m thinking; this should cost way more than it did. It’s really nice.

[@aprildupont4416]

@@plantagenetsurvivor8771 thank you so much for sharing your opinions🤍 i consider buying it soon

[@lisag8463]

Just curious how many hours you get out of the Byredo fragrances. I have samples of both, and I feel they are "softer" scents. Both are SO good! Is there a place to get them at a discount? Also love Rouge Smoking and 51.

[@AnneLauren]

Gypsy Water lasts around 4 hours on me, Bal D’Afrique actually around 7! For a discount, they really aren’t sold on discount sites so I’d recommend a reputable seller on Mercari :)

[@lisag8463]

@@AnneLauren Thank you!!

[@Daura.a.b.]

Note Vanile vs Angel's share, any similarities? 😊 Yes for BR540😁any season, any time can rock that with no bother😎😁 seems like a short love afair between you two😁

[@AnneLauren]

I personally find them very different but I do sense slight similarities. I’ll always love BR540, just wish I could smell it the same as I once did! It was a beautiful half year love affair 😅

[@Daura.a.b.]

@@AnneLauren it seems to love doing that dissapearing act on me from time to time as well, it is like this cheeky one that can't make up his mind, loves me, not 🤣

[@kristinfragrances]

Ok no one can describe BR540 as accurately as you. 👏🏼

[@AnneLauren]

aww thank you!! 🥰🙏🏼

[@reenur8767]

hey girlie! is Not a blue bottle 1.2 the same realm as byredo ones? clean?

[@AnneLauren]

I would put it in the category of “girl next door, clean girl, etc.” yes! 🤍

[@princesslopez4335]

I would love to purchase some ebk fragrances but I would love some sort of discovery set or one of each in a 30 ml, can anyone who has their fragrances tell me about pricing please?

[@AnneLauren]

A discovery set is £40, DNDY 30ml is $160 (unsure about the other scents!)

[@thelifewithbee]

“Welcome aboard” …this is a very expensive journey 😩 whyyyyyy !!!

[@AnneLauren]

Literally 💀😂

[@sendhelp6537]

NO!!! Stop talking about Rosendo Mateu no 5! I've been wearing this for years and it's starting to blow up now lol. It's so sexy I love it.

[@AnneLauren]

Hahah I’m sorry it’s just too good not to share!! 😝🤍

[@paigejosephinem]

Okay, I've got to smell Orientica Amber Rouge. It's less than $60?! How is the longevity?

[@dianaford003]

Beast mode. I bought it after Anne's suggestion, and it's soooo yummy, and it'll stay on me 10-12 hrs easily.

[@paigejosephinem]

@@dianaford003 ooo I’ll have to try it then. Thanks!!

[@danielavancic]

I wanted to love Cassili so much but it was so weak on me?! I sprayed like 8 times and I barely noticed it after an hour, no one else around me noticed either 😫

[@AnneLauren]

I had a similar experience when I first purchased my bottle, after a couple months of owning it, it lasts me all day! I just oversprayed in the meantime 😝

[@kellyadams8358]

I’ve DM’d EBK twice now but no response. Any other ideas on how to place an order with them? Thanks!!

[@AnneLauren]

I’m so sorry 😞 I hope they get back to you soon! They’re unfortunately only available there for now

[@plantagenetsurvivor8771]

It’s the holiday!

[@oliviawatts6313]

Where do you buy EBK? I can’t find anywhere online

[@AnneLauren]

4:15 🤍

[@fenixcharlotte]

Okay I need to tear up my house looking for hibiscus sample..

[@AnneLauren]

It’s a NEED 😍😍😍😍😍

[@jenniferlee9029]

Anne please tell me it's NOT true!!! I just heard Loreal bought Byredo. Hope they don't mess with scent profiles, especially Gypsy Water. Why😭

[@AnneLauren]

Ughhhh I’m HEARTBROKEN

[@AnneLauren]

I swear if they water it down … 😒

[@jenniferlee9029]

@@AnneLauren you know they will 😢

[@zoilarivera1408]

Where I can buy EBK?

[@AnneLauren]

4:15 🤍

[@zoilarivera1408]

@@AnneLauren thanks 🙏

[@ThePerfumeNest]

What???? Anne doesn’t like cinnamon?? 😉

[@AnneLauren]

I know, I know, Anne is picky about another note 🤣🤍!! I still enjoy it, but I like it much softer in perfumes as opposed to being a main player

[@missdecorcherieshells4332]

Check your IG I sent you a DM with important deets you will thank me later sis I am telling you check it soon. Also thank you for introducing Another 13 into my life!

[@AnneLauren]

😘😘 I’m so glad you love it!!

[@pranjalarora3379]

Highly Highly disappointed I got amber rouge by orientica with your recommendation and I found it smelling like burnt plastic on my skin and on clothes. It is so weak that I cannot smell after 5 mins of application. In order to smell I have to burry my nose on my skin and still can't really smell. It has no silage, no projection. People around me weren't able to smell it even from 5 cm. I feel like I have wasted my money. I really likes you and your videos but now I feel like you are misleading others.

[@AnneLauren]

If you actually watched my videos, it would be abundantly clear that the last thing I do is mislead. I have an entire series where I review PR that didn’t work out for me, a series on my unfiltered opinions reviewing popular fragrances, and even in sponsored videos, I mention if I didn’t like a certain perfume. You have to understand that perfumes are incredibly subjective. People have different noses, different skin, different tastes, are anosmic to some, and you are not going to interpret every single perfume the way I do, which is why I am constantly advocating for sampling first. I have received a lot of feedback of people loving this perfume as well. I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you, but I get a completely different experience out of it, and I share exactly what I get.

[@melaniehensley5726]

How do you order deep and desire yacht I've tried dming them on Instagram and nothing

[@LessyasLeaves]

I got a sample of hibiscus mahajad and it has such a pretty opening but the dry down is yucky and medicinal on me 🥲 Ive recently found out that designer vanillas tend to give me headaches and most niche vanillas dont? I used to avoid vanillas like the plague but after a few vanilla based Killians and falling head over heels with Cassili I can totally see the value in niche fragrances!

[@AnneLauren]

Awe noo what a bummer! How interesting about your experience with vanilla! So glad you’ve found some loves!! 🤍