Your Fragrance sucks

[@fashionelitist]

What are your favorite niche fragrances? Also small disclaimer this video was not sponsored by any of the perfumers mentioned I genuinely love these fragrances I got!

[@importantie]

I’ve been into: Santal Precieux by Caron Fig Infusion by Essential Parfums African Leather by Memo Paris My vibe is kinda.. Tea, florals, woods. Like deep and calming scents.

[@krabowyhop393]

Idk if byredo counts as niche but i have velvet haze from them and its really cool scent

[@vtvtvt37]

Villa Nellcôte by 19-69, unique but lovely even for the office. For special occasions Blck Afghano by Nasomatto (of course)

[@Jakobersdal]

Parfumes de marley - Carlisle

[@panjibee]

Memoirs of a perfume collector, especially "origins of the collector"

[@itsyaboi5488]

Sometimes simple wins but 20 sprays of red tobacco will always stay undefeated

[@naghmix]

😂👍🏼

[@jeromej1234]

rookie numbers bud, i shower in it before I leave the house

[@Mickeytothemax]

Gyyyyyaaaaat!!!!

[@WhiteRangerTP]

Do you even know what gyat means?....​@@Mickeytothemax

[@Crihs95]

bro is about being a walking biological weapon

[@Kenshin564]

150 Fragrances deep into my fragrance journey, most of them niche, I would like to state that my journey was way too deep... I think people are way too esoteric about chosing a fragrance. Do you like it? Then you should wear it. Maybe get a 2nd opinion from your partner or friends. A lot of people don't even wear fragrances, so anything but the absolute best sellers will be unfamiliar to a lot of people. If you wear a fragrance at all (at least as a man) you are already way ahead of at least 70% of the population. Sure if you are in a bubble of fashionistas people might all wear fragrances and nerd out about it but the regular people don't. I don't subscribe to signature fragrances either. How often do you need to meet a person to get them to understand that it is you they smell? And what if they hate it? Especially at work or with a partner... Wear something appropriate for the temperature or adjust your sprays accordingly if you must wear tobacco vanille in the summer or mugler cologne in the winter. You need to get close to a person to smell their perfume with most perfumes. I dress like your everyday guy on the street but I wear exquisite fragrances. Except for my girlfriend and good friends i get close to pretty much no one notices or comments. I do have stuff that fills up a room. I just think that is not what a perfume should do in most occasions. You could go into the artisanal oud deep end. You could go into bespoke fragrances. You can explore arabian perfumery and attars. That would make what you wear more unique. But even things as popular as Aventus are something you rarely smell. As far as favourite scents go I really like Thirty Three by Ex Idolo, which is an amazing metallic rose and oud combo. But as I said, I have a lot of fragrances and I like to rotate them, so I would just suggest trying out perfume, trying to understand the craftsmanship behind them and if you love something to not overthink it.

[@Alvaru78]

What an amazing comment. As a fellow fraghead I couldn't agree more with what you said. And yeah Thirty Three is amazing!

[@WolfEffectzz]

REAL

[@Crihs95]

This 100%, fantastic comment and i subscribe to this totally, also a thing i'd like to add, if you like some designer fragrances just go for it, don't snob them just because they're designers at the end of the day if you like it that's all that matters, and besides noses desiging those are still some of the best in the industry that also work on niche ones

[@silinsii7924]

Being a guy in the same boat as you, yeah, we did go too deep. People make too big of a deal choosing what fragrance they wear, and try to compare a fragrance that they like, according to how popular it is. If it's too popular then they think its "basic" and "smells bad", but like you said, the majority of the population doesn't even wear perfumery on the daily, so wearing a fragrance at all is already a step above others. In my opinion, it's as simple as sample, sample, sample. Just find what you truly like and buy it. Other people's opinions on what's "basic" or "popular" shouldn't hinder what fragrance you wear or enjoy. Just enjoy the olfactory experience and leave it at that!

[@xsnovv]

This is 100% the best comment/advice provided here. Try out something new and different. Wear it for yourself, not others. Don’t just wear something because it’s niche or different. Wear what you like.

[@Picklemedia]

I took your advice. I dress like a homeless guy so I bought some concentrated diarrhea scented fart spray

[@rhubarb2806]

😂😂😂😂

[@raunc9278]

To help people out when googling the brand is called Skid Marks and they only sell in extract concentration

[@Picklemedia]

@@raunc9278 'who s*** their pants?' Is the brand. $20 for 30 ml on Amazon

[@eddsauceplz]

Oud 27 by le labo would be perfect for you

[@supme7558]

Thats called piss

[@jackiezhong]

i'm always hesitant to watch a fragrance video bc 99% of the time it's a scentbird sponsored video, but you legit gave us niche, worthwhile recommendations. serious props!

[@WhiteRangerTP]

I mean, the brands that he showed and the way he described them, probably sponsored this video... But there is nothing wrong with that. You still get information and useful tips. I also like that he is recommending unknown fragrances and not the same Le Male Elixir that all the others pushing right now.Its just that when you are buying a fragrance, use your own mind.

[@JeuneF]

And 1/2 times it’s a wanna be kid who don’t know shit about fragrances 🤣

[@fashionelitist]

@@WhiteRangerTPI was not sponsored by any of the perfumers I genuinely wanted to highlight some smells I’d like other to know about it’s more fun that way

[@GoldGn111]

That’s called promo

[@chalmerelkins8965]

@@JeuneF I find it even funnier when they start telling us how they smell the Tonka bean the cinnamon a little bit of lavender. Oh I smell some coffee bean sometimes it’s hilarious how long it takes them to go over the scent and make it sound like they know exactly what it is and then they say in the end, let’s see what’s really in here. Lmao

[@Low_pH]

Another thing to keep in mind is, some people wear fragrances in order to "appeal" or be "attractive" to others, not necessarily to be "unique". Although people rag on Dior Savage and other designer fragrances the truth is they are mass appealing and most people like the smell. For me I like to wear fragrances that most people will generally enjoy but is still sort of a niche. Remember that most people don't wear fragrances so wearing one is already a step ahead.

[@flames316]

you spitting some facts 🤙

[@hejti3894]

since when is fragrance worn to be unique???

[@Low_pH]

@@hejti3894 I mean the whole point of this video was about finding your personal fragrance that matches your aesthetic.

[@hakanuriona]

Exactly what I was thinking throughout the entire video. It’s not always about being unique, sometimes you just want to feel elevated, and most fragrances will do that, mainstream or niche.

[@supme7558]

Dep made me steer clear

[@RahimAli-rl9ni]

Good advice. But if you are someone who really likes dark and heavy scents, please don't wear them on a hot summer day. Everyone will hate you

[@11drop]

Real

[@xurunhuai12]

I've never done that before but curious what it smells like

[@edgarcanales4294]

But what if I want to be hated

[@user-mm3qk4pj9u]

@@xurunhuai12extremely cloying

[@sathira_anuk5179]

​@edgarcanales4294 Live up to your username

[@regexPattern]

That's it, I'm going to brew my own fragrance.

[@neelixramirez9411]

@regexPattern unironically.... yea

[@gilbertoflores7397]

Lets be real, like 80%+ of men don't wear fragrances regularly. And men can be cheap, so those designers you think eveyone wears like Chanel. Most guys wouldn't own. Just wearing any fragrance will be unique to most people. And also know high end niche scents are funky to almost eveyone around you.

[@jackattack347]

kinda my thought process i was really trying to justify looking into a couple he listed and just instinctually i couldn't after seeing prices lol

[@gilbertoflores7397]

@@jackattack347 never buy niche, unless you can sample them. I've found lots of the higher end fragrances can be off-putting to most people who aren't into fragrances. Outside of a handful that get criticism for being too "safe" like Creeds or whatever popular/expensive fragrances people think are the best. I've always found every "dark" fragrances, like the ones he's into, as gross to most people, they can come off as a rotting wood smell, or grandpa aftershave vibe. Always sample, even if you have to spend a little more than what you think you should for a sample. It'll help you in the long run from buying an expensive fragrance you'll never wear outside of home, or only on tester strips.

[@ko77938]

Also, many of them don't shower regularly, I mean everyday, 2 time, and many of them don't even put deodorant on. But just because they don't, doesn't mean you don't have to

[@gilbertoflores7397]

@@ko77938 I know plenty of guys who think a scented body wash is good enough. Or they get a nice bar soap from the commercials and think it's just as good as a fragrance (it's not), and they'll save their Sauvage or whatever their girlfriend/wife/women in their family got for them for special occasions.

[@gunslinger135]

I agree but fultan i can get behind

[@Sarthak-xk8vh]

Niche fragrence brand i like: [gatekeeping], and this one I like alot: [gatekeeping].

[@shahzadkhosravi195]

You know this guy is deep in it when he shows Zoologist Moth

[@leokoprowski]

it's simply impossible that you dont have rich parents

[@fashionelitist]

lol huh

[@GoldGn111]

Got a rich baby daddy called a sponsor. He is here to sell not to be honest

[@petermolina1317]

The name speaks by itself. Fashion elitist is not a coincidence. ​@@GoldGn111 I agree with smelling unique allways but our skin ph and hormones make every perfume unique but you have to be a dog to notice the difference.

[@richardkolnsberg4418]

Complicating a pretty simple concept - always wear what appeals to you and you will land on the scents that reflect who you are. Sure you can use fragrance to as part of dressing up/to complete a look, but you don’t always need to fall into the pretensions of niche fragrance to find unique scents that may appeal or reflect you.

[@jbthetestgod]

I own over 40 fragrances niche and designer. Dior savauge is still the compliment king .there’s a reason savauge resells for a crazy price . You’re supposed to wear frags for yourself not others

[@Alritealritealrite]

But he's diff

[@DnBReece1]

You probably smell like every girls ex

[@kokolexx]

edt or edp?

[@jbthetestgod]

@@kokolexx edt

[@opinionLeader322]

your entire collection is dogshit if you believe the quality of a fragrance is correlated with muh compliments factor

[@xepher5479]

Smell triggers memory the strongest of your senses. Keep that in mind when deciding any cologne or perfume.

[@krzysztof7648]

First of all, most people dont give a damn about fragrances, majority of them don't even wear anything. Just wear what you like and be happy with it, it's just a fragrance.

[@joaovitorgleite]

YEEEESSSSS

[@MrMelonMan96]

This. I’d say about 80% of men don’t even wear a fragrance. The other 15% wear one of the top sellers (Sauvage/1Million/Invictus/etc) which they got as a gift on their bday, and the other 5% are into fragrances like us. So just wear what you like. Besides, whatever you wear will smell different and unique on you as it will blend in with your own pheromones

[@memesouls8653]

Yeah and 99% of women won’t be able to pick up what designer brand you are wearing. If you don’t tell them it’s Dior, they 100% won’t know.

[@AndreiGeorgescu-j9p]

All women care about how you smell

[@Dubulcle]

Talking out of your ass

[@patrickmiller760]

Unfortunately it goes both ways 😅 yes some areas people know certain fragrances because they are worn often by many people, but other areas know nothing about these popular fragrances and you can make a killing with them. I happen to live in an area unfamiliar with dior sauvage and get showered with compliments when I wear it. Also, you have to consider that a popular fragrance is popular for a reason. Often times people don’t care that they’ve smelled it on others, they’d love that scent on just about anyone if it’s good enough. I had a woman say she bought it for her husband and her friends were all raving about it with her after catching a whiff off me. So even though I was using a fragrance owned by her husband, she was still all over the scent.

[@fatherofdragons5477]

True, niche niche fragrances are not really to mass appeal. It is rather something that is an unique/artistic experience for yourself and also a memorable distinct smell that will stick to peoples brains more than a basic but also good smell. It is not mass appealing but it is so much to explore that it is a good chance that you will find something personal that you like more than the basic safe fragrances.

[@azad1966]

There’s this really niche cologne company called polo and their polo green fragrance smells amazing

[@brvdyy]

I hope you’re joking, because Polo is a very well known brand. They do smell good though

[@Alritealritealrite]

Stop the Cap ​@@brvdyy

[@juarezm.6737]

of course he is lol@@brvdyy

[@albertjames5735]

woosh

[@someasiankid6323]

marco

[@ITunes02]

Wear what you like guys

[@VaultDwellerOG]

@@ITunes02 jpg ultra male

[@ashwanikumarsharma15151]

@@ITunes02 Well!! Than I'll be broke...

[@eduardus4e]

These fragrances aren´t in my tax bracket

[@tersono]

Fragrance, like fashion, has one rule: If you love it, wear it. The problem is most people get trapped by ideas about what others think, what they're supposed to do, or just get lost trying to be something they are not. Unlearning all of that, and truly listening to your tastes, is much harder than doing what someone else tells you.

[@anadoesthings]

i'm a woman and i personally base my fragrance choices on mood or how i want to feel that day, and the core of my personality. and of course on what my nose likes. that's why my every day scents are usually sweet, fruity, floral, not too strong or overbearing and a little playful. i genuinely love fruity scents and want to come across as approachable. but sometimes i wear something a little louder and more seductive, darker, when you just want to feel sexy and confident! and when i want to stand out or feel a bit moody, i have that one fragrance that doesn't really smell typical to me, but it makes sense to wear it in that mood. so yeah, i have a few of them, but each of them has something special that stands out and makes me feel different. i try to keep my collection small tho, only buying what i truly truly love and see myself wearing. i'm looking forward to finding more scents since i'm new to this whole world of fragrances. it's been an exciting journey so far!

[@lancemontes]

From where I am, dont smell Sauvage anywhere. More on ADG, Polo Blue. I believe the idea of Sauvage being "common" depends on your location.

[@juven1s]

same here. people find the scent of sauvage uncommon in my area too

[@FastLifeSharky]

Which one?

[@Leo-uu9bs]

Nah, fragrance has nothing to do with what you wear. It is a completely different world which has more to do with your character, what you are doing, if you are a father or a child, if you are going to school or if you work. If you are on a date or with your friends. If you are doing sports or going to bed at night. If you just wanna feel fresh. That has nothing to do with a T-Shirt man.

[@MuhammadKhan-A]

I feel like colour matching is a bit too serious/stiffling but for sure matching scent dnas with vibes is good. I never wear DHP or tuxedo with a white shirt and I'd never wear something like eros or born in roma with a suit. for me the more layered the fit, the more complex the scent, which works with the weather too since deeper scents are usually better for winter

[@Bruh-tm7st]

bro roasted me within 30 secs

[@VirallVariety]

💀

[@zeruh6]

Sandal 33 is awesome fuck everyone

[@StudioTrainor]

Niche is awesome, but can be pretty spendy. Definitely worth the price, most of the time, but a good niche house, that is quite affordable, is Mancera.

[@GertuCapur]

Got the Cedrat Boise intense the other day. It was a blind buy and very disappointing one. Longevity is non existent and projection is weak.

[@115663]

Cedrat boise is beast mode on me

[@CentinalxGaming]

​@GertuCapur that sucks, I typically hear great things about that fragrance too.

[@opinionLeader322]

there's nothing niche about mancera and you can find on the grey market actual quality niche houses (nicolai, parfum d'empire, villoresi, heeley etc) for the same price of a mancera

[@миленаћеранић-я5щ]

​@@GertuCapura lot of people say it's reformulated and the longevity is now shitty

[@bryce1518]

ok so what your saying is that i should walk around smelling like ball sacks and blood

[@fashionelitist]

Sounds fire

[@Prandei]

Unique fragrances mostly dont have free, anonymous to use samples in drug stores. So i sadly have to skip on this one and listen to Sophie by Uche Yara instead

[@Indigo24485]

there are tons of sites that sell test bottles for like $4 - $20

[@rip02]

Microperfumes and scentbird exist for exactly these reasons

[@LuisMercadoorg]

@@Indigo24485only to certain countries

[@oilpaint7173]

give scent split a peep

[@WhiteRangerTP]

Why are you giving the guy pressure? He is suggesting unknown fragrances that most people never heard about. Are also giving pressure to the youtubers that make top 10 lists twice a day and recommending Le Male Elixir 24/7?

[@johnpanicker7590]

Niche needs to be mass appealing too. If you look at public reactions to fragrances, most of them like easily digestible scents. Aquatic, fruity, floral, woodsy, etc. Other notes like leather, tea, fougere, animalic ,seaweed are just not very appealing. These can actually counteract people's perception of you

[@290revolver290]

Damn, I'm so happy to be back here. The KZbin rabbit hole is really deep.

[@myrokulet]

Toskovat's Inexcusable Evil makes you smell frightening, and I love it

[@kuznecoffjames]

Nice vid, I can appreciate your takes here, and it's cool to see a different and more thoughtful perspective on how fragrances fit into one's image etc. Since your last vid on this subject, I've dropped a few grand on fragrances and have a collection with 50+ bottles in it and a bunch of decants. I was really surprised by Black Afgano, since I had tried 4 other fragrances from the perfumer and they were super synthetic to my nose. I really didn't think I would vibe with BA, but found it to have an interesting evolution throughout time on the skin. *RE: Signature Scents:* I've noticed that a lot of collectors don't really care about having one. I suspect this is because the size of their collections are so large that they can more easily select a fragrance for a mood/occasion, so it's hard to have a scent to associate them with. The idea of having a scent for each occasion is goofy, and I believe is a function of collectors finding nails when wielding an increasingly large hammer. Instead, much like you allude to with styles, it seems like they can form a "signature" by adopting a profile. So for you, that would be "darker" fragrances, but for me, a lot of my fragrances trend towards "freshness" in some way because I find other stuff to become stuffy over time. While there is the idea that I can match my fragrance to the vibe I'm going for, my love for citrus probably presents too much energy, so I guess I'll need to become more extroverted to match my tastes 🙃 At the same time, I personally find my collection is probably too large, so I usually just throw something that I already enjoy like Aventus if I need to dash out the door. I think the solution to this would be to partition my collection into small subsets for each month, so that I can have less decision paralysis and more time to enjoy parts of my collection. *RE: Asking your friends about fragrances:* I suspect that is very dependent on your location. In larger cities with more interests and "culture", it's probably easier to find these people, but I find that most people living in the Midwest are probably just wearing something Sauvage if they are "into fragrances". Funnily enough, one of the most interesting people related to fragrances that I personally know doesn't actually really own any, but has an open mind and strange tastes. Hopefully I can find him something soon 😅 *RE: Brands I Recommend:* • *Creed* : this is probably the most mainstream "niche" for guys, but it still passes imo because so few dudes wear fragrances outside of Sauvage/1 Million/Eros. Most of the entire line isn't groundbreaking, but is super airy and is very difficult to be bothersome. It's a perfect background scent that doesn't distract, but rather adds to you. My favorite so far has been Royal Water, as it is a perfectly comfortable, creamy, refreshing scent that I feel would not be out of place in most occasions. (I am biased, owning most of their line.) • *ATH* : This perfumer is very bombastic and loud with his fragrances, and many probably know him by his KZbin channel where he does reviews. Some fragrance eliteists hold the opinion that his work is too simple or based around designer profiles, but I find that his blending is usually very pleasant. His favorite fragrance of mine is Supernova. It truly just feels like a juicier, zestier, version of Aventus and is worthy of hype. • *Argos* : a lot of their lineup is based around designer profiles, but what makes me recommend them is the immaculate blending. My favorite is Triumph of Bacchus, which is what I would consider the mega evolution of Red Tobacco: sweetness and fruitiness are added to make the tobacco element more palatable. I was also impressed by Danaë because of its blend, but it smelled a lot "men's cologne" to me which I would never see myself wearing (this is my preference, not a dig at people who like this genre). • *Savoir Faire* : this seems more like a "hip" brand to me, but I can appreciate Soul Café which evokes a strange sense of nostalgia. That and Whiskey Rose both come off a little synthetic to me, but they are interesting and worth getting your nose on. *P.S.* I will reiterate a point in my last post on buying through the secondhand/grey market. DO IT. FIGURE IT OUT. There are so many people that impulse purchase their fragrances and then want to sell them off to recoup their losses. Go on FB groups or Reddit and you will save so much money. Of course, there is risk, but if you do your research on sellers (verifying they aren't scammers) and/or buy from reputed sellers, you're _very_ unlikely to be scammed. To give you an idea of why it's necessary, look at the MSRP of Creed: ~$500/100ml. On the secondhand market, most newer batches range from $150-200/100ml. For something like Sauvage Elixir, the savings are comparable: $180/60ml at retail vs $90-120/60ml.

[@fashionelitist]

This was an amazing read and I wish you luck on your continuous journey in fragrances it goes deep and it’s so fun

[@anchous6512]

Thank you for sharing! Very helpful for the niche perfume journey

[@dahnyul]

Aaron Terrence Hughes is righteous! His OUD and LUNA fragrances are some faves. But they are all great!

[@NazgulfromLOTR]

With fragrances, just as with everything else in life, you shouldn't fall into extremes. Sure, even tho i don't have as many fragrances as other enthusiasts, i still have more then usual (around 35) so from that POV i also fell into the extreme. I like to have casual, mass appealing fragrances like Versace, Dior Sauvage, Paco Rabanne aswell as darker scents like Serge Lutens, Encre Noire, Montale/Mancera's. I want to have a balanced "wardrobe" of scents to wear depending on the mood, weather, occasion, encounters etc. I don't want to come across as judging or atacking anyone, but i feel like many people want to "be different" for the sake of it and end up appearing like clowns. If you wear certain clothing, certain style / behaviour because thats your personality then sweet! But don't force trying to be "cool" by not being "cool" couse then you are a try-hard and you base your personality on a facade of trying to appear different. Be yourself and don't try to be something else. Best regards.

[@shrekadvisoryboard]

I try to buy mostly niche fragrance for exactly this reason, but I also like to get fragrances with fewer notes and layer them together so I know that what I’m wearing is unique to me. It’s especially nice because I can use one really simple fragrance year round but change out what I layer it with seasonally so I still always smell ‘like me’.

[@BenInGame]

Bro how can you enjoy inexcusable evil

[@inkgum]

mfw i pass by someone and their smell gives me war flashbacks

[@BenInGame]

@@inkgum Fr 💀

[@fashionelitist]

it sets on my skin very Different

[@Tinerila]

About Inexcusable Evil. Bought it as a joke for my bf but ended up liking it. I grew up in rural Romania with my grandpa being a ranger. They went hunting a lot. This smell reminds me of hunting. The smell of blood and iodine.. I also used to clean the gun barrel and play with gunpowder sprinkling it on top of the stove like some kind of war fairy 😂. Keep in mind that Romanians sacrifice their animals in their yard, so the smell of blood, burnt hair because we burn the pigs after killing them..and iodine and wet concrete is very normal to us. This reminds me of grandpa ❤

[@BenInGame]

@ thats very sweet actually

[@mattiaoki8442]

personally maybe not so niche anymore but i REALLY love molecule 01 by escentric molecules. It plays with the wearer by fading in and out so you cant smell it for a while and then bam it hits you again. Absolutely one of my favorite scents

[@brandonerick]

Have you tried molecule 02? It’s pure ambroxan, but not in a tacky Sauvage way.

[@1hitgamer]

⁠@@brandonericklmao this is such a snobby take because pure ambroxan is more harsh smelling than sauvage

[@mattiaoki8442]

@@brandonerick I was lucky to get the tester kit with all the samples and at the end found out EM01 was my fav but 02 was a close second! I do love the smell i might add it in the future to my rotation

[@brandonerick]

@@1hitgamer have you even tried Molecule 02?

[@1hitgamer]

@@brandonerick yes I have. It’s just ambroxan. It has a slight metallic/airy/woody smell. Sauvage smells better, don’t try and tell me the average person would prefer pure ambroxan to sauvage.

[@Voodoostones]

I'm a huge fan of Francesca Bianchi and own 3 of her scents (Etruscan Water, Under My Skin, and Encounters). Her scents have such a seductive and sexy vibe but most of them also have deep animalic notes that you just don't typically get from designer stuff. They're also extrait du parfum which means they have strong lasting power. Worth every penny imo

[@ManettiAngelo]

Byzanthine Amber too. Brutal.

[@russenbrzl]

just got the Dark Side a few days ago, its amazing

[@cadaver7334]

I hardly ever comment on anyones videos but i just wanna take the time to appreciate how much work you put into defeating the stigma of fragrance videos, I hope a lot of the fragrance community content creators learn from you and you continue to do more fragrance videos. Truly one in a million.

[@fashionelitist]

I appreciate that truly!

[@harpy5629]

i was having struggling the last year trying to find a fragrance that fit me. i can't get a good vibe for a fragrance in a perfume store surrounded by conflicting scents but tried it at a few places anyway. i ordered samples of more expensive brands so i didn't have to bust out a wad of cash on what would ultimately be a failure. i didn't wanna try scentbird or monthly boxes because i couldn't find one without shady shit going on. eventually i found one i loved that smelled amazing and fit me really well, but turns out you can't get it in the US anymore and it's $600 a bottle. rip to YSL Babycat. so i settled for Coffee & Whiskey from Bath and Body Works. normally a place i hate shopping at but man i'm in love with the smell.

[@seansimmons73]

Babycat clone: Au de Adacity by Penhaligins(Same perfumer)

[@killiangreaney9101]

Try using address pal. Babycat is $200 here in Europe so you can save yourself a lot of money.

[@alfiekinnies]

When you talked about fragrances that smell like childhood, Polo Black is the one that comes to mind. My dad wore it to work every day until he decided that perfume wasn’t his thing. I inherited what was left of his collection at the tender age of 11. As the wise man that he was, he envisioned that I would grow into them eventually. He’s 50 now; that was 10 years ago. I have since added fragrances like Eros, Bottled Night, D&G Light Blue (gift from aunt overseas), and a local perfumery’s take on Aventus. But something about Polo Black made me profoundly happy when I finally reunited with it just recently.

[@3mKay]

just wear whatever you like, tried Armaf Milestone and love it so much that it becomes my sig despite having over 40 bottles in my collection

[@OplzITSCreez]

“Fake Recluse” took me to out. 😂👌🏻 Good shit.

[@bhavnish_mayhaps]

Hello, [insert JQ], I've been watching your videos for quite some time now and I want to express how immensely they've helped me elevate not only my style and dressing but also boost my confidence. I haven't come across such positive content from anyone else that has motivated me to this extent. Please continue creating these amazing, dashing styling videos and know that I always will be the greatest supporter.

[@urboygian]

"base your fragrance with your personality" which one of them?

[@azrael_333]

would love some more fragrance content bro

[@lmccoy112]

I stick to darker floral fragrances so some of my favs offerings are from: Amouage, Frederic Malle, BDK, Chasing Scents and the private lines from Armani and Dior have excellent smells too

[@Joypanese]

we have a smiliar taste, which do you lke specifically from these houses? have u smelled LV les sables roses? It is an insane dark floral smell.

[@sp1nettaj4de]

I highly recommend Comme des Garçons Black EDT, fits in with your style. Nice vid btw

[@5ystemError]

Black is one of my favs. Very underrated imo.

[@hermesakkermans2413]

Love wearing straight to heaven by Kilian wearing all black

[@dahnyul]

Love that stuff too! Have you tried the DUA Brand version of it? I think it's absolutely spot on and costs like 35 bucks. Definitely check it out cuz that scent profile is just amazing, and at least some people are doing it well for less dough 🙂!

[@Logan-yy8kb]

i feel personally attacked as a By The Fireplace wearer (your assessment is 100% accurate)

[@megusta288]

honestly i try to have a nice subtle scent i usually do 30 sprays of red tobacco layered with 30 sprays of sauvage elixir! sometimes i even drink them to reduce projection😊

[@JimFanAccount]

Im a sucker for Idyllwild by Ineke. This fragrance is absolutely wonderful. I spend my time trying to find fragrances that remind me of my childhood in the redwoods, and this is one of the best I have found. Its a woody, green, and slightly spicy scent, which has a top note of rhubarb and grapefruit. I think the rhubarb is one of the most alluring parts of this scent as its not something I find too often. I really think its such a great blend as the citrus in the top gives way to the cypress and fir in the body with the more deep woody notes at the heart. I think anyone who enjoys woody nature focused scents should give this a try. I wear a lot of earth tones and live in a place with a lot of trees, but even if I move, I cant imagine not continuing to wear this. It does falter in the winter months as it needs a little more heat to stand out as much, but that can be nice as it can be more subtle. Its not an overpowering smell, but it has a character that I havent been able to find in much else. Im biased because its everything I could want in a scent, but again, if you even think you might like foresty scents, this is a good bet. The company is also based in San Francisco which is super tight.

[@laughingatyrfuneral]

Ineke rocks. I own field notes from Paris, which is still my favorite in my collection. Mega underrated.

[@annajulkunen2220]

Port Au Mansa is for sure a fragrance brand to check out! They make fragrance oils and they're amazing. I use bamboo personally together with my Sundazed Byredo perfume.

[@importantie]

Thanks for the rec! Will check this house out, I love fragrance oils. Underrated essential in my everyday carry.

[@sashaonthetop4727]

I love Pernoire, a swiss niche brand. I got their discovery set, and i def recommend Mansa (which i bought later), Masar, Vitias, Amoral and Naki. All these scents have their own personality, and thats what the brand aims for. And they're all Extrait De Parfum, so they're super long lasting, without a huge sillage/projection (which I prefer) I think it was Damien Broderick (the british GRWM, "Its Chewsday, so lets get dressed" guy) who said that fragrance should be discovered, not announced. But I recommend trying Pernoires discovery set, and seeing if you like some of their creations.

[@alekzandru221]

Wear what you want and like.

[@yoleornole885]

If you’re going to get edgy or daring fragrances with a higher price point, try something like Bortnikoff or Areej Le Dore. Prin & Strangers parfumerie have a lot of affordable offerings as well that fall into that “ultra-niche” category. Also don’t be afraid to branch out beyond the atomizer and pick up some attars. You can get some really high quality stuff for the same price you’d drop on those niche bottles. Exploring notes alone will also give you something to find your identity with, with your scent. Oudh oil has enough variety in its smell permitted you’re buying natural oil that will keep you busy longer than you’ll be alive. Oud can smell like anything, all depending on its origin, distillation process, etc. Musks from various animals can also have heavily varying scents from one another. Ambergris in particular can go from smelling like fresh excrement by the greenest water in Galveston, TX to having sweet nuances and almost mimicking something like white musk. Deer musk can have the same depth as well. If you’re gonna be daring, go out and experience these natural elements of perfumery that walked so these half witted edgy perfume brands could run

[@yoleornole885]

To me houses like Toskovat are corny, just being shocking to be shocking. Similar accords could be found but not marketed to be so challenging as those pose to be

[@yoshino618]

I personally like Fragrances from Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Almost every scent has a clean and fresh vibe. Besides BR540 not many people have fragrances from this house

[@sparky323]

Penhaligons is a really great company that makes fragrances that dont smell like anything else.

[@YabrakProds]

when I read the title "your fragrances suck" i felt the personal attack and had to click.

[@MrMelonMan96]

Honestly where I live and even on travels in Europe and Asia I really don’t smell many guys wearing fragrance at all, Even my gf had never smelt Bleu de Chanel or Versace Eros on anyone before (green flags I know). So as long as I’m literally not wearing Dior Sauvage, 1 Million, OG Acqua do Gio, or any of the other best selling men’s designer scents I’m gonna stand out and smell unique.

[@ermannofogazzi4564]

Some brand that i liked a lot: Le Jardin Retrouve (Osmanthe liu yuan its a beast), Jorum Studio (Arborist, Elegy, Gorseland), Meo Fusciuni (Sogni, Oblio), Mirko Buffini Firenze (n31, Kirk, Zeist, Gods), Frapin (liked all of them). But for my personal experience, if you are new to the niche world i personally suggest to start with company like Bon Parfumeur, MMreplica line, Essential Parfum or Botanicae. Great stand alone fragrances at a very good price

[@finishtyping]

I was actually put on to fragrances from watching your first video on them and I just wanted to say thank you. I don’t think I would’ve tapped into the world of fragrances if I hadn’t seen it. I just ordered a bottle of “I Don’t Know What” by DS and Durga.

[@maxamedali]

Saw Teroni in the thumbnail and knew I had to watch this, nice I own Megamare and Viride from the same brand

[@SPACEDOUT19]

I wear Serge Lutens and Chanel Les Exclusifs, so my taste is actually better than 99%

[@denizortac7565]

well can’t blame your arrogance ppl are really tasteless

[@lynxlagoon]

Bro talking about notes 🎶 I just like how the bottles look

[@kyleeb4724]

i don’t really use niche fragrances, but i do love indie fragrances! considering your style and the scents you like, i’d recommend Dusty Stacks Of Records On An Antique Store Floor by Death & Floral, Viridis Arcanum by Alkemia, or Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground by Andromeda’s Curse.

[@stein3738]

what fragrances do yall think would someone wear who wears bell bottom jeans and vintage clothes?

[@jaan3352]

sorry brother this vid is so pretentious 💀 bringing up toskovat was the icing on the cake, pleaseeee

[@lontas]

I doubt he genuinely enjoys inexcusable evil, that's why he didn't commit with a bottle. Instead he picked empty wishes well which is one of toskovat's more pleasant smells

[@merP.-YT]

I’ve always kinda associated fragances w/ the personality of the person wearing them and less w/ their fit. I tend to wear frangances that are more citrus and marine forward despite wearing mostly blacks. I guess for most it usually aligns since personal stylebis a reflection of the individuals identity but idk if scent and outfit necessarily has to be a reflection of the same aspect? It is a great starting point tho I think

[@jermainelamar3093]

Definitely an elevated video. Most guys have to be convinced just to care enough to want to put in the effort to smell good by using fragrances. I tend to gravitate towards whatever scents I like to smell continually throughout the day as opposed to what I am wearing. Perhaps this is a new way to consider fragrances instead of the occasion and whatever I "feel like" wearing. I have not explored niche very much yet (still a noob to the fragrance game) but I tend to gravitate towards Parfums De Marly Layton, Spicebomb, Angel's Share and Baccarat Rouge 540 I'm definitely all over the place

[@TerminalOingoBoingo]

IA's "city on fire" is not what most would describe as chill lol

[@fashionelitist]

Shhh I’m setting them up

[@luervo]

What a refreshing video, you are definitely sharing a humble and honest opinion, that invites to a discussion about cool ideas and community. I personally think fragrances have to be used carefully and wisely (because they cost money and you have to think were and when to waste your precious dollars to smell for the right people) I used common/commercial fragrances for trivial activities, but save my loved niche ones to share with friends, at events or special moments, when you dress appropriately for the boost of the performance perfume. My personal favorites: A Anarchist - Toskovat, Dark - Neandertal, Sacreste - Laborattorio Olfativo. Keep this alive man, peace.

[@kfe11b]

kerosene, zoologist, montale

[@gaget5455]

Who cares if you smell “familiar” fragrances that are recommended by everyone to be these rare gems will eventually become too common. I’ve grown to not even care.

[@matthewescamilla123]

I started my journey into niche fragrance coming over from specialty coffee. With coffee you must train your palate and your nose. I have only been into niche perfumery for around 4/5 months, and have been loving it so far. Some of my favorites so far have been Amouage Royal Tobacco, Francesca Blanchi The Lover’s Tale, and Jovoy Psychedelique. Finding unique and special fragrances that fit both my style and attitude has been so much fun. It can be a very expensive and spiraling rabbit hole of a hobby, but it’s genuinely fascinating and fun. Standout/uncommon fragrances that I’d say are great if you can pull them off: Nasomatto Black Afgano, Papillon Salome, Orto Parisi Stercus. Finding something challenging but not so crazy out there that you’ll offend others is fun. 🥹

[@rainsub2341]

I just got my personal color analysis done. And I'm grateful to found your videos. Now, omw to find 'deep summer' fragrance

[@bruhistantv9806]

The first step is to actually stop listening to other people. Just wear what you like because you like it, not because of the opinion of the masses. Ironically enough, *not* wearing something just because everyone else does also fails this criteria, because you're just going by the flow but in reverse. No... You go orthogonal. No "ohhh that's overrated and overhyped", no "ohhh that's weird and unpopular", no "ohhh this smells like evil ex boyfriend/girlfriend" - you do you. You like Sauvage? Wear it! You like Kouros? Wear it! People will bitch, of course - that's what they do - regardless of what.

[@caoimhingutierrez1242]

I feel attacked, i got aeroplane on vinyl and by the fireplace for crimbo this year

[@MrStoyan5]

For me: Black = Patchouli Green = Vetiver

[@antoniorobino5562]

headphones as an accessory. i've had an attraction for a while to the walkman ones? that i saw on the desk and i would love to know what they are

[@Harrock]

John lennon didnt died ... he makes fashion Videos on you tube now 😂😂

[@stephenabbott1129]

😂😂😂

[@citiaii]

love your style and toskovat scent of choice, i’m on a journey to find a blend between light and dark. ideally, a gunpowder scent with hints of bamboo, tea, guava or cherries, and cinnamon or turmeric. something potent but swinging back and forth. i can’t commit to any one scent!

[@reythin562]

Brands to recommend: Xerjoff - very luxurious and a very broad portfolio, my recommandation for our dark fellas would be Tony Iommi Monkey special Roberto Ugolini - Rosso 17 is the best one IMO, a heavy Rose scent with a hint of peach in it and also a VERY strong longevity Other good brands: Tauer Perfumes Tiziana Terenzi Nobile 1942 Stephane Humbert Lucas Marc Gebauer

[@devongrans9035]

Malbrum, Vertus, Carner, and hermetica seen definitely in your ally/direction of where i think you vibe with scents

[@anon19086posts]

Ive noticed a single fragrance smells so different on different skin. So as the fragrance dries down it smells smell different, as it infuses in the skin and mixes with a person’s natural odor, even if a group of people are wearing the same scent. I’ve experienced this so I think it’s not about the fragrance persay but finding something that compliments your natural odor enhancing it

[@fashionelitist]

Everyone’s skin oils are different you are correct

[@hakanuriona]

Despite its popularity I just really like Santal 33. I spent a long time looking for an alternative that was more affordable, higher quality, and just a little bit different. I found Santal Super by Son Venin, and I wear it as an accent scent (not everyday but if I’m feeling… jazzy). It’s a really beautiful scent, and noticeably higher quality than my other fragrances. I really like the brand overall, some very unique scents!

[@oilpaint7173]

Recently Etat Libre D’Orange has sort of become my favorite brand. Une Amourette and Ghost in The Shell by them are divine.

[@laughingatyrfuneral]

Smell Afternoon of a Faun if you ever get the chance. Amazing scent. GitS is my other favorite from them!

[@oilpaint7173]

@@laughingatyrfuneral i’ll have to see if it came into my discovery set. i recommend that to anyone who’s a fan of fragrance. Fat Electrician is great, Tom of Finland, AND She Was An Anomaly smells so goood! that one might be my next from them honestly.

[@alexandrearfredrubia2532]

Bro guys more than 70% of the overall human population doesnt even wear perfume. Be you and choose a scent that you like dont over complicate things

[@LuisMercadoorg]

What would be something chill, not sweet and entry level?

[@Fuzznaro]

Here in Argentina, Fragrances arent usual, so i can wear whatever tf i want and still being unique.🧙‍♂ At least in everywhere except the Capital or some veeeery fanzy place. And even in that places is hard to find 2 guys with the same fragrance.

[@ScuffedDreams]

Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade and Gucci Guilty Absolute have been staples in my fragrance collection

[@ministrs]

Designer fragrances don't particularly suck, only the most popular ones can make you smell quite "boring". (that applies to niche scents as well, since some of them are as popular as designer scents). But your signature scent shouldn't necessarily fall into niche fragrances, as they're more expensive and a bit more difficult to explore. Remember that most people don't even wear fragrances at all :P

[@annparas2645]

I agree. Niche doesn’t equate quality or superiority or uniqueness too. Sometimes, I hate sampling unknown brands thinking they are special but they aren’t. In fact their notes are usually just linear without too much depth on it. There are highly regarded designer perfumes too aside from being mass appealing. Anyway, it’s just a matter of smell. ;)

[@ministrs]

​@@annparas2645 It's considered that they're made of higher quality ingedients, but even then finding the right scent is quite exhausting since your nose just stops working after sniffing a certain amount, that's why a lot of people rely on fragrance reviewers and just try out the fragrances based on the already given list.

[@lukesong.mp4]

i use inexcusable evil and now i smell like blood and concrete

[@diaremleon]

Wear depends on sunmer or winter.

[@pjanoo6973]

Smelling familiar also makes people feel security, People love safety and the known. Smelling something you've smelled before can register safety

[@silentmandible8660]

I’ve only found one (possibly) niche fragrance company that has more than one scent I like. I enjoy Morning Chess and Dirty Velvet from Vilhelm Parfumerie. I can thank the British menswear poet Tiktok guy for that. Morning Chess is more fresh and citrussy while Dirty Velvet is exactly what it sounds like, sort of bittersweet. It reminds me of the set design of some 60s/70s films, like Boorman’s Point Blank. I also like Sanctuary’s Right Whale scent, which is fresh and makes me think of a beach, clear water. I also recently picked up DS & Durga’s Pistachio which I enjoy because it reminds me of my childhood. I wouldn’t say it smells like pistachios, but I like it nonetheless. It’s more of a vanilla scent in my opinion. VERY STRONG. I only use one spray and it’s still just shy of overwhelming, so I use it only occasionally. Less niche, I enjoy Creed’s Green Irish Tweed, which smells like cut grass at first but eases down into a more tolerable version of that. Also I’m sorry, I like Dior Sauvage, but I only get the $40 deodorant spray, I’m not paying a ton for the actual cologne since the deodorant lasts all day anyway.

[@dubkills]

I mostly wear black/gray/white clothings and I just pair them with Diptyque Tam Dao. The perfect vibe.

[@reythin562]

Even though my favourite fragrance direction is gourmand i realized that most of the time ill wear dark, leathery spicy fragrances just like you. I dress all black mostly and they fit much more than the dessert type of fragrances that i have.

[@deadtotheworld]

I bought a tester for empty wishes. I love it. I only wish is was a bit brighter, slightly more youthful. I can probably combine it with something

[@skeptic5457]

Could you make a video about styling rooms and how to find your room style, as well as items necessary for a cool room?