EPIC PERFUME HAUL! VAL'S NEW FRAGRANCE GEMS! Middle Eastern, Designer & Niche Perfume

[@KristiEpp-f4d]

You two together = hilarious perfection ❤

[@CJ-rx5fi]

Blessed are we when we find that one friend that understands and shares our love for fragrance - or anything about which we are passionate. We all need a friend that speaks our language! 😊

[@mariacollettlife]

Absolutely!!

[@laurenhenning69]

I so enjoy watching you and Val! Y'all give vivid descriptions of fragrances, not just the notes, which I really appreciate. Best of all, you two have so much fun in your videos, I can't help but grin watching. So thanks to you both, for creating such a joyful atmosphere while slipping some fragrance knowledge in too! I've purchased well over a dozen fragrances, based upon your descriptions and your enthusiasm while chatting and giggling as you give your reviews - and you haven't let me down even once! Keep up the awesome work! 🌞👍👋

[@ratpitt4292]

Jil Sander Sun was THE fragrance in Germany in the 90s :) It reminds me so much of my childhood. Love from Germany 💖💖

[@earth2kosmickitty]

Awww so sweet!!! I love fragrances that evoke nostalgia as well. I've still yet to try Sun. I've already tried Sun Delight and that one is a huge LOVE for me, it's so beautiful!!! I just wished it lasted longer. 🥰

[@BEATAKTM]

Yes, same here, this is my regular purchase. It’s quite indescribable, agreed

[@RevJenB]

I freaking LOVE the bloopers when you and Val are together!!!!

[@rouzellecoetzee4890]

Me too😂😂

[@mariacollettlife]

Same!!

[@jetaboveclouds]

Val and Maria....I got a new Middle Eastern........Maison Alhambra.....Philos Opus Noir......OMG....why is no one talking about this one? It is my new signature fragrance.....It is a wonderful womanly, rich, expensive scent.......worth a try!!!!!

[@AubreeMcKin]

Now I'm off to research this! LoL

[@mariacollettlife]

I will have to look for it!!

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

The Maison Alhambra's I have are; Delilah (best Delina dupe) Montaigne Coco (Coco Vanille dupe) Reyna (Oriana dupe) Baroque Satin Oud (Oud Satin Mood dupe and my newest is Athena (their Burberry Goddess dupe) and it is beautiful!! They do amazing dupes!!💜

[@deedrabielby691]

My favorite perfume videos to watch are you guys together! Such a blast!! Just got a bottle of Sunflower for $6 during our Rite Aid store closings. Excited since it’s compared to the Issey one. Love you guys and your passion for fragrance

[@pauletteyoung112]

L’eau D’Issey is a favorite of mine. You can wear it anywhere. Just beautiful.

[@andreeaschumacher]

Indeed. But Issey Miyake is a man, not a SHE.

[@mariacollettlife]

I had no idea he was a man!

[@Nana0931-ms6my]

Val is obsessed with us ❤u Val. I got my popcorn ready😂

[@kellyscott7885]

I love when these two get together on camera

[@devorahXO]

Thank you! So fun!

[@AS-mq1hr]

Val your description of Jill Sander Sun is spot on!!!! I just got it and love it. Just wish it lasted longer!

[@sadiakhan9929]

Thank you!!! I really needed this. Your laughter is infectious. Thanks again!!! 😊❤️

[@crafterlex]

Y’all are the fragrance obsessed friends I need. I love listening to you both discuss these. So nice!

[@divyamurali5000]

First!!! Love the both of you, the happiness is soo infectious 😍

[@mariacollettlife]

Yay! Thank you!

[@chanellesimon2501]

Perfect description of Amore Caffe ❤❤

[@adeleeagleton3283]

Also the french avenue new range are amazing I've got the liquid brun / dupe for PDM althier and a good one ..they also have one called luscious which is an even better dupe for yum pistachio it knocks spots off the affection and khair fusion . I've got meringe on the way and I've got my eye on the paradise in the pink bottle ..they are strong and long lasting ! I've received glorious oud royal blanc extrait and that is my first time of a musk but it has a beautiful lemon note to it ..I'm pleased you liked African drummer I bought that but found no reviews and when I did they were negative but I love it it is strong and long lasting x

[@b25mech]

The dynamic duo! Love you both. I SO want that Cotton Candy fragrance!

[@alisalavine1052]

Awww, you girls are adorable and STUN NING! The Mancera coffee fragrance sounds amazing! I need a fragrance friend like you two have in one another. #goals😊❤

[@dominikabow]

You and Val together are my favorite! Such great friend chemistry and I always have fun hearing your perspectives! Maria- you helped my find one of my favorite perfumes (Barakkat Gentle Gold). Val inspired me to try Baroque Rouge Extrait (thanks to this video) and it's a new love!! On a side note, I live in Boise, ID. I recently listed some Middle Eastern perfume declutters on Marketplace and met up with a nice lady yesterday who also loves Middle Eastern fragrances. We got to talking about perfume KZbinrs we love to watch and she totally brought you up as her favorite!! We bonded over you as our favorite reviewer!

[@mariacollettlife]

I’m so happy to hear that the recommendations have been helpful

[@Sanjanaaa-w8r]

Omg a new video! Absolutely adore you guys and the videos, been watching them on repeat! Val please keep coming back!🎉🥰

[@sweetstrawberry0309]

Hi Val, nice to see you again here. I love watching you two. Great video, as always!

[@fegermany2413]

Baroque rouge extrait is beautiful. I like it much better than barakkat oud satin

[@chandracox6814]

That's so funny that DUA just made Cotton Candy by TK, the first perfume in this video!! 😂 They're always on top of the game and know what we want!!

[@cindypowell6358]

Yes, I bought it & it’s on the way. I’m beyond excited to see how it smells. Should be here to me by the weekend. DUA is always spot on. 💖😊💖

[@Beata_PL]

Greetings to Val from a Polish fan ❤

[@CathyVaughn-ph3lr]

Recently purchased Amore Cafe and I LOVE it, will be great for fall/winter!!!!

[@NinjaBooKitty]

I love Skin! I love sleeping in it, especially when I'm sick, it's so comforting. Radiant Nectar was the first full bottle I bought when the gift set went on sale. I thought I was in love with it, but quickly realized I don't really like pear. It seems like such a boring note, so standard.

[@tina_smt]

Yay!! Another Maria and Val video❤ Was looking forward to watching this all day and it’s a long one. Yay!!! 😊

[@biancahogenberg1303]

Jil sander style finally gets a spotlight, I have gone true at least 5 bottles, she was my signature for spring and summer. I cannot find it anywhere in europe anymore, so sad! Jil Sander is a underrated house in my opinion! My mom still has 2 bottles of jil sander style and jil sander sun was my stephmoms summer signature. I own a bottle of jil Sander style essence which is a bit stronger and that one does remind me of alien!

[@nikisoules6486]

I love when Val is back!

[@lisawithans]

Hi guys! Love both of you!❤ I am german decent and have gone to Germany many of times. I love Jil Sander her perfumes have always been on my radar. JS Style is awesome and yes fragranctica has tons of negative review and some are harsh!!!! I think people like to be mean!!!

[@paulam7893]

You two are amazing, haha! So much fun and such great information!

[@Susi.312]

Hi from Chicago! I also love Clean Reserve Skin! That musky salty praline is so good on my skin!

[@kara8911]

I love the Dua berry orange bubblegum. It’s so fun!

[@mariacollettlife]

Just smelled it!! Very juicy.

[@lucieweaver3324]

Am lovin you both! Appreciate a long lasting perfume as my skin tends to eat up the fragrance!

[@stacyr3743]

Jill Sander Sun was on my list for sooo long! Then I bought Ciara, and I took it off my list because people said they were similar. However, your description makes me think they’re different. I love Jill Sander Sunbath. That one is like sunscreen at a pool with vanilla. It’s so unique for that type of beach scent.

[@Shelley-cl2kn]

Val’s back! You two are so fun together. Cotton Candy and Amore Caffe sound so good. Ok speaking of lots of samples, I have a bunch. Radiant Nectar being one of them. I need to dig it out and give it another sniff.

[@adeleeagleton3283]

I love watching you guys have you heard of the new coffee collection from fragrance world there are 5 in total ..if you want true coffee variants 😊

[@mariacollettlife]

I need to check it out!

[@sherrymartini_]

Glad Val is back!❤

[@calliegirl6710]

I love Clean Reserve Radiant Nectar and no one else ever talks about it…totally underrated to me! I bought extras a few years ago when i thought it was discontinued. 😊

[@christinedimitris3806]

Just joined !!! I am SOOOO happy I found you! It's like I wanna come over and have coffee and test the newest perfumes.

[@mariacollettlife]

Thank you so much!!

[@goharkaryan4133]

Oh my God girls!! I am in search of great cotton candy scent as well Val!!!! I started to research and I am almost on my way to buy all other perfumes that have cotton candy note and smell. Then I found that Theodoros Kalotinis has cotton candy perfume. Couldn't find it in US. Finally I bought 5ml on Mercari. Waiting to see how it is. But now seeing your reaction I can't wait. I also bought the Vanille which is just a like. I can't smell cotton candy. Val please let us know when you find the ideal cotton candy. Love you girls❤❤❤

[@pamelabrown8467]

Thanks for sharing thoughts on perfumes 🙌🏽🤩🤩

[@RoxanneBrrrr]

Love you both soooo much!!! You should have thousands more subscribers, I’m starting a campaign 🤣 seriously, thanks for bringing realness and fun always, I appreciate you more than I can express 🥹💜 I just bought your beautiful fragrance journal in blue tones from Amazon, will be here on Sunday and I can’t wait 💙💙💙 love and greetings from Montreal 🥰 🍁

[@mariacollettlife]

Thank you so much for the encouraging words!! I’m so glad you enjoy the content and thank you so much for purchasing the journal- I’m hope you enjoy it! 💕

[@burgundyjayde]

🪽🦋🪽💜🪽Marie has the sweetest charm she is adorable. Val has eyes that sparkle and such a wonderful smile she is a goddess. I love you 2

[@peego1310]

Thank you for the video - you two are always the perfekt match for parfumes and humour. I am a huge fan of the fragrances of Jil Sander - a wellknown german couturière ("Queen of less"). I recommand "Sunset" or "Evergreen". Greetings from Germany!

[@KARIN1980ification]

Love Issey Miakey and Moschino bubblegum

[@Joeypotter23]

Omg I cannot get enough of the both of you!! I click instantly!!!! ❤❤❤ keep it going pls pls! Your fall transition faves! Pls

[@mariacollettlife]

Thank you so much!!

[@sarahb.4967]

Yaaaaas! Jil Sander is a hidden gem I usually find for cheap in Germany! Divine

[@julie-bn8mv]

I love these videos🎉❤😊

[@dulcespinelli]

I absolutely LOVE L'Eau D'Issey, it is one of my all-time favorite fragrances for our scorching Brazilian summers. 🥰

[@jessicam1755]

I love you guys!! As for sample organization I saw someone online use jewelry boxes! You can find ones for earrings that make it so you can see all the labels ❤

[@mariacollettlife]

Great idea!!

[@botheredwithknots-Sandra]

Penaten, 'the original bum bum cream!' That was awesome! Val should definitely sell that line to the company!! 😅

[@mariacollettlife]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CathyVaughn-ph3lr]

I have a few Theodorus Kalotins fragrances but did buy an inspired version of cotton candy by Dapper that I enjoy very much:))

[@CathyVaughn-ph3lr]

I absolutely enjoy Val's last in perfumes!! When are you going to start a KZbin chanel Val???

[@susansmith232]

Lotiony bum cream! OMG!! I just fell out of my chair. I'm stealing that! You two are too much.😂😂😂

[@rainyfincher4293]

Maria I think you'll like the Clean Reserve Acqua Neroli! It's gorgeous and doesn't give the headache like Skin.

[@zsu3853]

I enjoy soooooo mich this video with your guys ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stylist62]

You 2 are so much fun to watch🥰😂

[@Shooshoobella7]

Such great fun when the two of you do a video! I may have to get that African Drummer, since I absolutely love that scent profile. The bottle of Baroque Rouge Extrait is so beautiful, it's just too bad I've never been able to "get" the BR540 DNA. It will forever smell like a dentist's office/bandaid to me. And Val pronounced Moschino (Mos-keeno) correctly the first time, but Issey Miyake is actually pronounced, EE-say (not ee-see) and Cacharel's Anaïs Anaïs is pronounced, ah-na-EES ah-na-EES (the two dots over the ï make it a long ee sound).

[@mariacollettlife]

Thanks for the pronunciation advice, LOVE IT!!!!

[@pixidanberty5530]

OH MY GOD, I'm falling in love with both of you ❤❤

[@mariacollettlife]

💕💕💕💕💕🤣💕

[@tina_smt]

I love Clean Reserve! My first love scent DNA is fresh laundry and your skin but better scents. Still love them today.

[@jenniferfarje4723]

I love the fact that you guys brought up JIL SANDER on this vid, the only ones that have mentioned this brand in so long. YOU MUST TRY JIL SANDER NO. 4, I carry this one in my heart, it was mothers signature perfume, this is way better than channel no. 5. Love u guys ❤

[@robinspencer9611]

Aloha Ladies!🥰🌈🦋🌺🌺🌺

[@toniagresham3971]

Hi Val love your videos always a joy! I also would like to know where can i order my perfume journal i neeeeed one 😂. Thanks in advance .

[@chimbukachibangulula5635]

Maria is so much fun 😊

[@heavenj7]

Ok we need a list of the scents that drive men crazy from you both!? Since I’m failing miserably!😅 💕

[@AnneBerbling]

You two are my tribe! ❤❤❤

[@mariacollettlife]

Love that! Yay!!! 💕💕💕

[@AnneBerbling]

@@mariacollettlife 🥰👍👍

[@taijohnson4133]

TK CC is my absolute absolute fav CC scent!! I never want to be without it. EDIT: I feel the same about Amore Caffe.

[@bebright123]

Clean Sueded Oud is one of my top 10!!! ❤

[@chandracox6814]

Val!! Always love to see you on here and in Diva's as well. IYKYK!! I blame you for my DUA addiction which has now reached over 200 bottles and I just started buying from them at the end of April this year. Such an enabler!! JK JK 😂😂❤❤

[@mariacollettlife]

🤣🤣🤣. Val loves her DUA’s!!

[@julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641]

I adore these videos! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@mariacollettlife]

Thanks Julie! 💕

[@sarahmiller8156]

Baroque Satin Oud !!!! Obsessed. The best recommendation ever. It is feminine and long lasting. Sexy yet still something I enjoy wearing at the end of the day when I’m ready to cuddle on the couch. It is the most beautiful powdery rose violet scent ever. Especially for the price

[@perfeptions_ENG]

Looove ❤❤❤

[@reneejoubert230]

You say mos-k-ino. Like using the kicking 'k'

[@mariacollettlife]

Thank you!

[@tdsollog]

“It has a bum cream accord…. It’s amazing!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 BTW, La African Drummer is wonderful, and a compliment getter.

[@mariacollettlife]

💕💕💕💕

[@edithobrien7118]

African Drumer is a dupe of either Intitio (side efect?) or maybe some NISHANE but definitely inspired

[@sandybeachlane1528]

Do you have a video on how you layer your perfumes?

[@mariacollettlife]

I’m doing one with my friend Hessie next week- hoping to have it out on Thursday. She is the layering queen!!

[@waytoofluffy5332]

So funny, talking about spraying so many fragrances. My son came into my room after I was smelling and testing a bunch, and his response was, "Ugh, It's like a toxic waste zone in here!"

[@damesaphira9790]

Issey Miyaki is one of my favorite designers. Unfortunately he died a few yrs ago but those in the company taking over are BRILLIANT perfume creators. Issey Miyaki is still 'The" Perfume house in Japan where he was greatly loved. L'eau D'Issey LASTS forever even the toilette. Melon, water lily and lotus are wonderful in this fragrance. I bought my first I.M. in the 90's and still buy it.

[@rhiannoncarney]

How is your bells palsy?funny thing I was diagnosed aug 1 and I literally kind of knew what was going on because you had just mentioned it in your video that I had just watched.i was super depressed for a while but you had said your was getting better so I had some hope❤ feeling a lot better today

[@mariacollettlife]

I’m sorry to hear that you have BP!! To be honest, if I’m stressed I notice that it’s worse…just a bit of tingling near my chin and it sometimes feels a bit “wooden”. I’m glad you are in the mend!! I totally understand feeling depressed about it. I found that I just felt like crying- kind of like when I was a kid and my feelings got hurt? I don’t know if that makes sense. Anyway, get better!!! ❤️‍🩹💕💕💕

[@rhiannoncarney]

@@mariacollettlife makes totally sense I def did the “ugly cry” a couple of times. I ended up reading things on google and it scared the hell out of me because it said I could stay like that. It was horrible. I’m healing and feel so much better,my right eye is still a little dry when I try and wear contacts. Thanks so much for out positive spirit it helps so much

[@mamavonmaple]

Sun is a scent I know from my teenage years. Friends of me had it, but I dont feel the need to have it. Now people starts reave again about it. I went to the drugstore to smelled it. But it was too mature for me in my 50s and for my nose outdated. I have and know so many good summer sunscreeny scents who are so much better for my nose. Also older and for many people also outdated is my love Bronzed Goddess. African drummer should be a dupe of bal d afrique, the web say. I think I must buy it to get my own opinion. In both cases it will be beautiful. best wishes 🙋🏼‍♀️🍁

[@kyndalpagan7545]

Please tell Val she needs the oil! It’s 9.50 on smallflower. It’s strong and much more cotton candy like and lasts all day! I have a 3 backups at all times

[@sherlcollins7011]

Omggg I have amore caffe too!!!! It’s so yummy! I’ve layered it with eclaire ! Yummy ❤❤ what do u guys think of Skylar boardwalk delight? I’m looking for a good cotton candy fragrance and I’m wondering about that one.

[@BLARG09]

I live outremer vanille. Smells similar to tihota. I wear it to bed or later it. It's definitely not cotton candy scented

[@joannemercier9957]

Calvin klein escape smells identical to one of the issey mikake, not sure if it’s the one you showed.

[@SomeOne-ry6qo]

L'eau d'Issey with Choco Musk perfume oil 😍😍😍 you should try it

[@loriwiggs8599]

Ok I bought Lattafa La African drummer and it really smells to my nose gardenia. Unbelievable cause I’m putting this baby on the maceration tray for a while. I hope it changes. Not a fan so far but hopefully it’ll grow on me.

[@Roni62]

I have a bottle of "Litte African Drummer" m. I let it sit for 4 months because in the beginning, I hated it. Now, I love it

[@mariacollettlife]

Thanks for weighing in!

[@Schelli-e4y]

Did yours also smelled like cheap liquid soap in public restrooms on vacation? I bought mine 2 months ago and still hate it. Is it worth waiting to macerate?

[@nyiathompson7531]

Layer Toy 2 Bubblegum with Parfums de Marly’s Oriana… you’re welcome. 😂😉

[@denissebermudez5045]

I'm going to try this for sure ❤ thank you 😊

[@mariacollettlife]

Great idea!!

[@rhiannoncarney]

Fyi dapper just did their version of tk cotton candy ❤ i got a 50 ml and love it

[@sharonlee2005]

I have and love zuccarata and agree not great performance.

[@janelevey3435]

Great video!k

[@LauraKing]

Love this duo🩷🩷🩷

[@NataliaPullen]

❤love your video ❤

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

Val needs to get Athena from Maison Alhambra. Its a dupe for Burberry Goddess for $24. 💜

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

Val, the best BR540 dupe is Club De Nuit Untold and it has the sweetness you're searching for!! *Also, the Vanilla you need is Khadlaj Empire Victor!! Now that it's reformulated, it is EPIC with 3 different vanilla profiles in it!!!*

[@cornelia8336]

I love your vidéo ladies,so we want to Val begin a you tube chanel cause she has so many things to show us

[@kristinmary4025]

The original bum bum cream😂❤❤

[@kristinmary4025]

Between cotton candy and the crème brûlée hard to pick one I have five ML both not sure which bottle I want though both so good

[@mariacollettlife]

Well im going to my stash and putting crème brûlée on today because you mentioned it!! My pick would be crème brûlée 😜💕

[@kristinmary4025]

@@mariacollettlife crème brûlée seems to last longer, too 💗

[@heavenj7]

😂I’m still laughing! We need a thumbnail of you sniffing the fingers!!! 🤪