HIDDEN GEMS | Underrated (and affordable) fragrances in my collection

Sharing a handful of my ride-or-die under-the-radar fragrances. What are your favorite underrated gems?
Fragrances mentioned:
Costume National 21
Cerutti 1881
Baiser Vole
Jivago 24k
Krazy Krizia
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[@tst8959]

Looove your voice!! It’s quite intoxicating haha. I like your choices too. Would you be up for showcasing your perfume collection?

[@rubyzion72]

Aw, thanks so much! 😁 I have a video up from a couple months ago showing half of my collection, I'm going to make an upcoming video about the remainder. Thanks so much for watching! ❤️

[@tammyroxanne.]

Omg Cerruti 1881 is an absolute treasure to me and you could NOT have described it more perfectly! (Mine has the new cap) There is something in the silliage that makes me snap my head around, wondering what this rare gorgeous smell is and who’s wearing it, and when I realize that it’s me.. I’m so happy 🥲 And for such a soft pretty fragrance it projects so nicely! I always love your videos because you don’t just talk about LVEB and Black Opium etc.. 😅 no offence to anyone else, but I’ve just learned all I need to learn about all the mainstream perfumes (mostly what I’ve learned is that I don’t tend to like those ones, they’re usually too sweet for me) 😁 Thanks for another great video!

[@rubyzion72]

Ahhh yes, that's the best feeling isn't it?? "What's that gorgeous scent...MEEEE" 🤣🤣🤣 Cerruti totally does that to me too! Glad to hear the metallic cap is still holding down the fort - I feel like I need to pick it up so I can have a good comparison. It really is such a treasure. Thank you so much for watching, and for your kind words, Tammy! It really means so much. 🥰🥰🥰

[@RICHARDKIKOT]

Oh my gosh! This is such a great Saturday morning. All my favourites are posting videos. I love the category of underrated gems and it’s so different for everybody. I just purchased several Costume National scents and they are in transit. Really excited to dig into this house. 🕺🏼

[@rubyzion72]

Oh yayyy!!! I'm so curious to hear what you think of them! Yeah, "underrated gems" is kinda clickbaity in that way🤣 I feel like they're so individual and tied to scent memory. But such a fun topic! Thank you for watching, Richard! 🥰❤️✌️

[@Hollyfae]

I can't get over your editing ( I mean, yes, the content is amazing and I need to try all of these BUT), thoroughly enjoyed. 🙌

[@rubyzion72]

Totally appreciate that, thank you!!! 💗 I definitely can get a little carried away with the editing when I really get into it, but it's just too much fun not to when I occasion on some extra free time...😅

[@ScentSiblingsDotCA]

COSTUME NATIONAL, eh? Hmmm. You make me need this! A Found Poem: Hot Xerox, Fax Machine, Clean capsule wardrobe aestheic, Spicy and Lactonic Standoffish, and inviting Snuggle scent, social distancing, self-important, sci-fi animé Mildly aloof. I. Am. You. Are. Me. ? Krazy Krizia. Wow. That sounds amazing, too! I enjoy your videos much more than I could possibly articulate. So I won't even try. :)

[@rubyzion72]

I. Am. You. Are. ME! I would be so curious to hear what you think about these!! I'd better send you some samples! Thank you for being you, and being here, and bearing witness to my silly videos. 🙃🥰💗

[@tahina1473]

I’ve been watching perfume reviews for years and oh my, you’re literally perfect and my fave now! Love the description for each perfume and the banter between haha, subbed!❤

[@rubyzion72]

Ahh, thank you so much, I really appreciate that!! 🥰🥰🥰 So happy to have you here! ❤️✌️💖

[@Ellieangel777]

I'm obsessed with Krazy Krizia, especially in the cold or cool weather, it's an obsession truly ❤️ it's like a warm rich deep cremy delicious hug of loooove, It was an accidental discovery and I'll never be without this one again

[@HappinessSparkles]

Cerutti 1881 sounds so totally ME I need to try that one ! And OMG you make Krazy Krizia sound so interesting and now I want that one also LOL

[@rubyzion72]

They are such beauties, both! Just thinking about them fires up my hoarding tendencies 🤣🤣🤣

[@fullbottleworthy]

I am in the same boat. I want Cerutti 1881 and Krazy Krizia too. Ruby - do you have the edt or edp of Krazy Krizia?

[@rubyzion72]

Hi Michelle! I have the EDT. Thanks so much for watching! ❤️

[@Joss-Fragrance-Mixology]

This was great, Ruby!!! I love hidden gems and these all sound so cool!!!💙💙💙

[@rubyzion72]

Thank you, Joss!! 🥰 I do love myself a good hidden gem! 💎💜💕

[@AbenaAbuah]

It’s funny how I always pick my pen 🖊 and note book whenever I see a notification from you 🤣 Costume Nationals first time hearing of this house.it’s the lily of the valley for me 🤣 So in all i’m really about haunting samples of these fragrances Great upload sis

[@rubyzion72]

🤣🤣🤣 The lily is no joke! And yeah, I don't know why Costume National isn't more popular, I really love their scents! I'll be so curious to hear what you think of these! 👀👀👀 ❤️❤️❤️

[@blakemeyer472]

I love a good "Underrated Gem" video! One of my personal favorite gems is Bvlgari BLV Pour Homme. 💙 perfectly unisex! All of the scents you mention, I love! I need to now look in to Costume National! Thx

[@rubyzion72]

Oh man, I used to wear the feminine version of BLV, it's so hard to find now. Never occurred to me to seek out the Homme! Going on my list. 😏 Thank YOU for that tip, and thanks so much for watching! 💖✌️

[@blakemeyer472]

@@rubyzion72 Me too 😃! The Pour Homme is just as good!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I never heard of costume national 🤯 I totally understand what you mean by the smell of a photocopier. That it very distinctive hot, electrical and slightly woody.

[@rubyzion72]

Ohh, I wonder what you'd think of their line! 👀 I do really love that hot industrial smell. I think I'm probably actually part robot 🤣

[@kintyr]

Thanks to you I got Baiser Volé and it’s my favourite perfume purchase of this year. Everything about this perfume is beautiful, everything! 🥰it’s name means Stolen Kiss.

[@rubyzion72]

Oh, how amazing!!! I’m so happy to hear that! 🥰🥰🥰 It’s truly such a beauty, and perfect for the transitional seasons! Yay for fragrant successes! 💖✌️

[@tami.scentral]

Mmhmm!! Love Costume National 21 😍 🤣 your side notes for 1881🤣Yasss perfect sound to match the energy of Baiser vole’s packaging 💕omg I love that one she’s perfect 😍 oh Hayy editing Ruby 😂 Krazy Krizia ambericecream sounds amazing 🍨 😛 what a treat Ruby! I’m so happy I got to hang out with you through the tubes today 🥰 Fragrantly vibing, now I want to wear baiser vole, and buy jivago 😍 🤑

[@rubyzion72]

My fragrant sister, thank you for watching!! 🥰🥰🥰 I did get a little carried away with the editing this time😬😬😬 STEP AWAY FROM THE LAPTOP 🚔🚨 I'm gonna send you little sniffies of these guys and see what you think! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tami.scentral]

@@rubyzion72 The editing is perfection 🤌 and what is your lipstick? I’m Im loving that shade 😍 I’m building your next shipment of samps! I’m going to include poets of Berlin I’ve already decided where I stand on that one and it’s a total yes! You need to smell that one 😍

[@rubyzion72]

Ahhh thank you, I wanna feel that tea steam! 😍 And girl, it’s just NYX lip pencil in mahogany layered with NYX soft matte lip cream in Dubai. Gotta love NYX for a shade range! 💄

[@tami.scentral]

@@rubyzion72 ughh I LOVE their stinking shade range 😍 their lipgloss in butterscotch is my daily go to 🤌

[@rubyzion72]

Yeeessss girl! One day soon we gotta compare makeup and skincare notes!!! 😍😍😍 Something tells me we gonna have some ish to discuss... 🧐

[@φωτεινήκεχαγια-ζ2ι]

Cerruti 1881 is one of my favourite perfumes. i own many perfumes but 1881 is always in my collection. Lucky you have the old formula. Although the metallic cup is a bit synthetic the very first minute after a while it projects very nice just like the old formula and last forever.

[@rubyzion72]

It’s a fantastic staple, I’m glad you agree! And happy to hear the new formula still retains the structure of what we know and love. I’ll have to get my hands on the metallic cap version and compare. Thank you so much for watching! 💜

[@φωτεινήκεχαγια-ζ2ι]

@@rubyzion72 glad i found your channel, we have pretty much the same taste. Greetings from Greece ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rubyzion72]

🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@SerenityChaos1975]

My dad used to wear the men's Cerutti 1881, very nice and classy. I imagine the women's is similar

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I just saw Veronica discuss baiser volé, she mad with sound pretty. I am always a bit scared of lily... But it sounds quite green and fresh rather than heavy so I think I'd like it.

[@rubyzion72]

I'm generally scared of lily too! Shocked myself with how much I enjoy this one, actually. It's really lovely and perfectly balanced ✌️ I will have to check out Veronica's take! 👀👀👀

[@paigeschultz6951]

Hahaha how interesting and funny are you? I fell in love with Quelques Fluers by Houbigant in high school and my sister loved it too, but of course, we couldn’t wear the same fragrance- never! So she found Jivago 24k (which is so similar) -we both still have these in our collections over 30 years later! I am pretty much a Dominique Ropione groupie and so of course I had to try Krazy Krizia … love it. I decant it as well. I’m a huge OG Obsession fan so I love this so much! Since KK it’s discontinued, you would probably like Euphoria Amber Gold … same rich vibe that is slightly more unique and buttery than Obsession. I had to get acquainted with this one, but man it is stellar. I’ve been intrigued by the Cerutti one, but have a huge collection so never pulled the trigger. One that is unique that I love is Escada Magnetism. Gourmand and slightly green at same time - creamy and alluring. Enjoyed your review❤️.

[@rubyzion72]

Thank you so much, Paige, very happy to have you here!! 🥰 And always excited to find more Jivago fans/Ropion groupies among us! 🤣 I will have to revisit Quelques Fleurs, I’m sure I will love it too. Thanks for the Amber Gold tip, it’s going on my list - extra buttery Obsession sounds right up my street! I so adore that scent profile. Recently purchased Must de Cartier Gold and have really enjoyed that too - same idea but a little greener and a lovely osmanthus addition. Have you tried that one?

[@paigeschultz6951]

@@rubyzion72 oooh no I haven’t. Thanks!

[@dr.claire.perfume]

I secretly love Cerruti 1881. Completely out of fashion haha that's me... It's a blast from the past. It's a gentle one but is very strong too. Ooh I've not seen the metallic cap! Clearly old stock where I am.

[@rubyzion72]

Ahhh I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one!! Give me a blast from the past any day, I prefer to live in a cloud of my own nostalgia 😅🙃 Curious to get the metallic cap and compare...

[@Maddiart3k]

Nice share my dear friend, 💐👌

[@rubyzion72]

Thank you! ✌️

[@elle-ft4yy]

It is clear that you have discovered new audio and visual effects programs 😂. Fragrances I have never heard of. Thanks

[@rubyzion72]

Hey, gotta entertain myself too, right? 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks so much for watching! ✌️

[@janelevey3435]

Beautiful review!

[@rubyzion72]

Thank you so much, Jane! 🥰 And thank you for watching!

[@tatianacatherine5070]

This is such a good list! Jivago 24k is gorgeous, I need to buy a new bottle! I really want to try the Costume National 21 - the way you describe it is perfect. Krazy Krizia is a masterpiece scent! My sotd is I Profumi di Firenze Vaniglia del Madagascar.

[@rubyzion72]

Thank you, Tatiana! Agreed, Jivago is a real stunner! 😍 And awesome sotd, that's such a comforting one. Thanks so much for watching! 🥰

[@mv848]

OMG I (as I guy) wore the sh*t out of 1881.... One of a kind. There's nothing like it... The most unique fragrance ever.

[@rubyzion72]

Aw, hell yeah!! So awesome, I imagine it’s totally killer on a guy. 😍 Thanks for watching! ✌️

[@HappinessSparkles]

I’m never scared of by cigarette smoke because my top hidden gem fragrance is Hot Couture ,it smells like cigarette ash mixed with sprinkles of icing sugar and I’m in grandmas dusty attic 🤷‍♀️ It’s really the most amazing fragrance IMO LOVED this 💗

[@rubyzion72]

Oooh, I’ve been very curious about Hot Couture! Your description makes me sure I need to pick it up… I do enjoy a little bit of dust in my scents! 😄

[@HappinessSparkles]

@@rubyzion72 ohh it’s a total experience IMO

[@HappinessSparkles]

Love a good hidden gem 💎

[@rubyzion72]

Me too! Gratifying to feel you have a tiny little secret 🤫😁

[@latiam]

Thank you, lady!

[@rubyzion72]

Thank you so much for being here!

[@AbenaAbuah]

Hey Gorgeous I’m here ❤️

[@rubyzion72]

Hi beautiful Abena, thank you for being here! ❤️

[@perfumetales]

Synthetic in its aesthetic!!!🤔😊 That what we could call ruby spices ❤ The "crazy" perfume sounds interesting. The comparison with must by Cartier is so helpful. Love that mossy labdanom combo in must❣

[@rubyzion72]

😄😄😄 I don't even make sense to myself half the time! 🤣🤣🤣 I agree, love the whole vibe of Must, and that scent profile in general! It's so comforting to me. ❤️ Thank you for watching, Souad! Hope you're having a lovely weekend. 🥰🥰🥰

[@gloryandshinepk8974]

Very nice enjoyed watching always stay connected. Have a good day.🖤

[@rubyzion72]

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[@brigittelehmann9749]

Great review and perfums greetings from the Netherlands

[@rubyzion72]

Hi Brigitte, thank you so much for being here! 🥰

[@japhie5755]

Baiser vole is very very beautiful❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rubyzion72]

I have to agree! 🤗 Thanks so much for watching! ❤️❤️❤️

[@daniatoledo7657]

Baiser Volé is so expensive here in my country 😢💔 and Cerruti 1881 is not avalaible 😭

[@Soreniglio]

Hello again, quick update on 21: my gf gave me it as a surprise gift for Christmas after I raved about it for a month, it was a blind buy and I LOVE it, she says it's so unique and suits me a lot, she smells the spices and this "unusual" note which I guess is the milk, we even watched this video together long ago and she was super curious about it. I thank you once again and I miss you "on the scene".

[@rubyzion72]

very sorry to have missed this comment all those months ago!! thrilled that you both enjoy it - i've been reaching for it quite a bit in this transition weather - that milky note really hits the spot on a crisp sunny day.

[@Soreniglio]

@@rubyzion72 No worries! Thanks for answering, I wish you a great day!

[@Nelufare80]

Love ur videos

[@rubyzion72]

Thank you so much!! 🥰✌️

[@freefireclips_99]

Fantastic 😊😊😊

[@rubyzion72]

Thank you! 🤗

[@sikanderrahedeen]

Very good g

[@rubyzion72]

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[@cloelles]

I love ur edit 😂 very funny

[@rubyzion72]

Thanks 😅

[@ScentSiblingsDotCA]

FIRST!

[@rubyzion72]

Hello my Scented Sauvignon Sister!

[@Soreniglio]

Hey Ruby, sorry for being late to the party, would "21" be suitable as a signature for a 20 smth man? The scent profile really interests me but sadly I can't find it anywhere in Italy to try.

[@rubyzion72]

Hi Carlo! No such thing as being late to a perfume party in my book! I absolutely think 21 would suit a 20-something man; It's simultaneously soft and strong, and uniquely sensual and comforting. I would say if you're a fan of lightly spicy milky patchouli scents, you will enjoy this. I personally would love to smell this on a man. Hope this helps! ❤️

[@revasmomkitchen7362]

Big like 48🥀🥀 great sharing dear friend ❤️❤️

[@rubyzion72]

Thanks so much! ❤️✌️

[@rightviewsurdu]

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[@rubyzion72]

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[@Maffio786]

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[@rubyzion72]

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[@tv-et7nf]

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[@rubyzion72]

Thank you, Happy New Year!

[@parfumninja]

I love how you describe scents and I like your recommendations (I own CN21 and Cerruti), but this additional 'stuff' is a bit distracting...

[@rubyzion72]

Thanks!

[@dawna.x]

You have such Scorpio vibes lol 😁😍

[@rubyzion72]

Haha, I love that! Scorpio is in my third house, so that's a very accurate assessment! 😄😎😘

[@dawna.x]

@@rubyzion72 oh that makes sense haha mercurial scorp vibes

[@NhoQue-pj2jt]

So nice enjoyed watching always stay connected. Have a good day.💗

[@rubyzion72]

Thank you!

[@ChânLýHay]

Very beautiful enjoyed watching always stay connected. Have a good day.🧡

[@rubyzion72]

Thank you so much!