10 Niche Perfumes For Beginners.... If Everything Smells BAD Start HERE!

[@Noralet101]

Niche Perfume is truly my weakness. 300 bucks for a cashmere sweater? No way. 300 bucks for a niche lemon scent? Not a second thought :D

[@withelisa]

Oh my goodness lol this spoke to me- I waited years to finally buy a $160 USD cardigan from FARM Rio, but Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be? I trialed it for one day before spending $200 on a full bottle. What even?? Lol

[@MarlenaStell]

YES!! Love all these suggestions!! Nobody else talks about Tihota! It’s a great pure vanilla. That one and Spiriteuse Double Vanille

[@stephanier2690]

Julianna’s perfume dupe of SDV is amazing!

[@lelalu101]

Oh, What synchronicity, I have been thinking of fragrances all day today

[@laurenmaefragrance]

😊❤️

[@Samisnotavailable]

Love this! I'm learning I'm not much of a designer fragrance person and so want to branch out into niche. A fun video would be the opposite of this, what ~weird~ niche fragrances do you like or grew on you?

[@moonlitdi]

I'd love to see you explore indie perfumes more! I adore indie houses and am way more into them compared to niche perfumes at this point!

[@ashleylala4293]

I was also shocked to see how the prices of niche fragrances have sky-rocketed over the last 20 years. I collect a LOT of fragrances but I definitely can’t afford to buy full bottles that often with prices the way they are now. Thank God for discount sites, subscription services and samples/decants! I remember when Jo Malone was $50 for a 1 oz bottle. I liked that brand so much more before Lauder bought it.

[@Vee92521]

The way that i just audibly fucking gasped.

[@courtneyrodgers8435]

I bought the ELDO discovery kit on a birthday trip to New Orleans. I was SO excited to go to the perfume boutique, pick out a full size fragrance and then got the kit. I ended up hating every single one! I so wish I’d gone for a full size fragrance I’d already liked

[@ashleylala4293]

Ugh, I hate it when stuff like that happens! When I try discovery kits, I usually end up disliking most of them.

[@krissygirl2609]

i Could listen to you talk about fragrance all day. please upload more often 😩❤️

[@pisangkepok]

I would also suggest the 7 Virtues and Essential Parfums for beginner collectors

[@parkerlynne]

Divine Vanille is so good from Essential. I'm not a huge vanilla fan but that's probably my favorite.

[@juliep971]

I love fragrance but since I got my dog, I realized that I cannot experiment with fragrance much. It confuses him. I now have a summer scent and I will switch in September. Because I have only 2 for the year, I like to make sure I love what I pick. I love this channel and I’m happy to see your passion project is a success!

[@SCLana]

Niche perfumes is another level, I was a designer lover but not anymore, niche is much better, so much interesting choices 🙌

[@Hannah_Rachel_and_Kotik]

Alright!! Cool girl tea on niech perfumes. ready to write ✍️. btw Pacifica is technically considered Nich, and they have a perfume- Tahitian vanilla. A cheapy but a goody!! Also Cheirosa 40 to me smells like vanilla sugar from my childhood. It also has plum. It's one of my absolute ride or die scents. Especially when l spray it on top of Love Don't be shy. They synergize beautifully and smell like heaven together. By the way Lauren, here's a suggestion: l bought an empty perfume bottle from Amazon that came with a miniscule funnel, (or save an empty bottle you can unscrew the sprayer component). I sprayed 20 sprays from all of my best vanilla perfumes- Kayali, 7 virtues, etc. and then added a few of the cheaper vanilla scents from Pacifica- tahitian vanilla and Silver moon (their sweet leaning Baccarat 540 dupe), BBW- midnight amber glow, VS- bare vanilla. And l top off the bottle with the sçent l want it to smell mostly off, with an extra of 40 more drops of my favorite scent. Then you get a beast mode vanilla perfume that is a complicated bouquet of all the notes and nuances that you put there! I made a rose perfume too some more musky, some more powdery, and others with a crisp scent of a fresh rose, leaves and stem. Also made a citrus mix. All are amazing!!

[@stephanien9152]

Would love see an intermediate and advance niche recommendation video !

[@poppymagpie309]

I love some challenging unisex niches 🥰 but West by Ellis Brooklyn is one of my favorites and I think it is really accessible/ easy to love 🍊🌿

[@xqueenfrostine]

Am I the only person who doesn’t have any issues wearing traditional cold weather fragrances in the summer? Granted I’m an indoor cat most of the time, but I only wear winter and fall fragrances and rock them with no problem 365 days a year. I don’t think twice about breaking out By The Fireplace or Kayali Vanilla 28 during a heatwave if the mood strikes me. I’m not even sure I own a summer appropriate fragrance. It’s been over 100 degrees every day for almost two weeks now and I think the lightest perfume I’ve worn in that time was either Very Good Girl Glam or Flowerbomb Nectar, which are only light in comparison to the Nishane Ani I wore today. 😂

[@xaiyu4104]

Nope I’m the same I wear what I want whenever I want I don’t care what season it is. I think people that tell you a fragrance is only a winter/cold weather fragrance just do it so they sound like they know what they are talking about. I wore girl of now (the O.G) everyone says cold weather only but it performs absolutely amazing in the heat.

[@Brontebabe]

Lol I’m the same. Like if I spent all this money on these fragrances imma wear them when/how I want 😂.

[@stephanier2690]

Mancera Roses Vanille was the first niche I ever smelled. I only had a decant but it was glorious!!

[@lisalovesperfume]

Would love to see your top 10 challenging niche perfumes video! 💕 love hearing about fragrances that take you for a wild ride. One of my favourite perfumes that I would consider not blind buy safe is carner barcelona Palo Santo. It's not *crazy* challenging or anything but the milk/rum combo is definitely not for everyone lol. But I pretty much love anything strongly lactonic 😅

[@karolloveskorn]

My first expensive perfume was Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille. My first niche perfume was BR540, and now I have over 60 bottles of niche fragrances.

[@patr70]

My first Niche was Tom Ford "Black Orchid" in 2010. 🤠

[@musiclvr6385]

I layered Sunset Hour with Byredo Bal d’Afrique because I wanted to add more woodiness to it & that combo is AMAZING.

[@stephaniec4766]

I think it we hold be fun to see a video from you on designer or mainstream perfumes that smell niche. My fave niche perfumes to wear atm are Ylang in Gold and Philosykos 🩷

[@sojajunge]

i'm gonna add to the état libre d'orange recommendations: i personally love remarkable people! it's got this beautiful sparkling grapefruit-champagne top paired with some warm spicyness on a base of sun-baked, aromatic sandalwood. it also wears so beautifully on my skin, where the jasmine gives off a slight soapiness, and the citrus just kind of floats around you, making you feel fresh and clean and joyful. but then the warm spicy woodiness clings closer to your skin and just gives that feeling of warmth and coziness. it's such a good easy reach!

[@maetherabbit9999]

I don't hear anyone talking about them, so maybe they're Australia only, but Who is Elijah is absolutely rocking my world at the moment. I love them all but Nightcap is really doing it for me. They're very unisex, light, skin scents, woody combos. And they do really great discovery sets so it's low risk and lots of bang for your buck.

[@kallianakong2514]

I can totally second this brand! Love the who is Elijah scents

[@Tracylyn42]

You sold me. I’m going to try a discovery set. Thanks for the recommendation

[@melaniesperfume]

Lauren!! Congrats on 10,000 subscribers! That's amazing and so well-deserved. I got into perfumes because of you and just recently started a perfume channel, so thank you so much for the inspiration! Love this intro to niche perfumes. It's incredibly helpful. Cheers!

[@whatwendylikes]

I got started on my fragrance journey with Jo Malone's Wood Sage & Sea Salt and English Pear & Freesia.

[@parkerlynne]

ELDO is great! I love 'I am Trash' and 'Fat Electrician'. JHAG is also a house I really vibe with, Pear Inc and Moscow Mule are awesome. Just got Montale's Amber Musk in the mail this week and I'm loving the full size because my sample was almost up. I have several BR540 dupes because I just can't justify the full price for now. Orientica Amber Rouge is my favorite dupe.

[@gigracer]

I would also add Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods, and either Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm or Vanilla Vibes. I’m not sure if Kayali is considered a niche house, but if they are, then most of their scents are also lovely. All really approachable if stepping into niche fragrances and the Kayali ones are a great option if someone wants to experiment with layering for the first time as they all mix together really well.

[@paintedannie]

okay so I know it’s simple but I need to know what products are on your eyes!! I love this look!

[@TigerLilyBlossom1]

The scent space sample box was my intro to niche if you consider commodity ‘niche’ it definitely has the woody scents etc in it .

[@elsieinthevoid]

Happy 10K!!! You beyond deserve it, your videos are always thoughtful and honest and really well-made. And I love all the skincare and moisturizers too bc I'm a Colorado girlie and the dry skin/poor fragrance performance struggle is real 😅

[@Roni62]

Layer Sunset Hour and Pacific Rock Moss, simply Epic!

[@kate98765]

Definitely agree with I am Trash as a starter

[@Shes.peachy27]

I wanted Sunset Hour to work for me so bad but my skin just rejects it after an hour 😩😩 I'm so sad. I definitely want Greenwich Village ❤

[@mollyyyy6677]

My favorite niche perfumes are Delina Exclusif from Parfums de Marly and Wrap Me in Dreams from Haute Fragrance Company. They’re super different but both amazing.

[@heathergonzalez8731]

Ill have to try Pear Inc.. Juliette has a Gun Vanilla Vibes is one of my faves

[@kaitlinbeste]

I did cherry amber all the way today!!

[@WordsByTheGigahertz]

Love your channel, I've been deep diving Black Tea Notes ever since I tried Dear Polly by Vilhelm after you recommended it.

[@parkerlynne]

Dear Polly is... 🤤🤤🤤

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

I love I am Trash. It’s lovely in the summer. My fragrance journey has taken me to vintage and niche offerings and quite a few indie houses. I love visiting perfume shops and pharmacies when I travel. I still have to visit the Osmotheque in Versailles. That’s on my bucket list. I want to visit the Zoo in New York. I would recommend reading Luca Turin’s The Guide. It’s a great read for perfume exploration. It’s cutting sometimes and amusing but really a great education on scent and how to explore and experience fragrance. I am a big believer in knowing the classic scents and the history of fragrance. It’s an excellent way to get to know fragrances and how you can enjoy what’s happening in the niche world. So many perfumers work in both the niche and designer worlds. If you like something in the designer world you’ll probably love what they are making for a niche or indie brand.

[@caitlinkunkel5395]

Love this video-I'm about a year behind you on this fragrance journey (lol) and I really appreciate how you're bringing other people into the hobby. I would love to make a niche, more affordable rec: Alluring Fig by Theodoros Kalotinis. It's fig and vanilla, creamy and super wearable, for $55!

[@michelle.mood7]

Love this video ❤ I’m a newbie to niche fragrances and truly appreciate these recommendations. New subscriber here

[@melliedavis2193]

Crumb couture is a fantastic warm not too strong frangrance- top note is buttery croissant - it’s so nice. It’s a Snif secret menu scent through no noses, inc.

[@kellystevens-comstock2841]

Congrats on 10k

[@rachelrezko4229]

The Grand Crus line from Berdoues is an amazing niche gateway line. They have simple note breakdowns and are priced really well for niche. I have Arz el-rab (a bright, woody fragrance) and Assam of India (a lemon tea fragrance).

[@heatherfinch2367]

I never hear anyone discussing Berdoues! Agree that Assam of India is beautiful-the citrus + tea is so refreshing.

[@cassidyloftis4160]

Yes! I love the concept of this video! Thank you so much ❤️

[@amya8316]

Omg the La Croix of pear 😂😂😂. Im wearing that scent as I watch you and smelled myself and was like omg it IS the La Croix of the pear perfumes. Dying lmao

[@Angel4Sale]

I would die for a video about dupes for popular scents, not like dupes, but like similar scents that are more unique or special with an added quality. Specifically for me- I love Dior Hypnotic poison and I’ve used it for years, but I’d like to expand even though I’m very picky about fragrance.

[@rashasarandah1695]

Have you tried the BR540 extrait? Ugh it’s my faveeeee ever. Especially between that and the regular EDP version

[@kschmitt822]

Love it so much more!

[@laurenmaefragrance]

I have smelled it but haven’t really tested in on my skin long term!! Definitely want to tho!!!

[@Atomicrose0]

You have a great list, I enjoy most of them. The ones I recommend to my friends are Xerjoff lira, Simone andreoli Malibu party in the bay, Initio atomic rose, Nishane hundred silent ways, Kilian angels share, JHAG pear inc, Vilhelm poets of Berlin and room service, mfk gentle fluidity gold and mancera instant crush

[@Atomicrose0]

I usually recommend Amber Rouge Orientica instead of baccarat just because it’s 98% similar and so much cheaper

[@marianahernaezcolque5634]

Great recommendations. I remember being in a mall and re trying Deline, which I LOVE, and my friend (who is not really in to perfumes) smelt it and said "oh what is that". The other one I tried was Vanilla Vibes and she really liked it. I didn't not JHAG is nice and I definitely agree they are "easy to smell" perfumes for the nice word, I personally love Vanilla Vibes 💖 I also think Bacarat Rouge is an easier to smell than most nice perfumes, although to me is too sweet

[@lisasmith7]

I am going to try the subscription. I am going to read more about it. It sounds fun! Have a great weekend ❌️ ⭕️

[@patr70]

Royalty Scents, Scent Box, and Scent Bird are the best perscription services.. I belong to all 3 of them 🙄

[@lisasmith7]

@@patr70 Thank you. I am going to get a couple. ❌️⭕️

[@ashleylala4293]

I’m not a beginner but this was a fun list! I would add Meliora to the list as well. I didn’t like Sunset Hour because it reminded me too much peach schnapps, in a bad/cheap way.

[@raincheck01]

Oddly enough all I could smell was a bitter and sharp grapefruit and I disliked it very much.

[@marisamountaki]

Omg sunset hour smelled SO cheap on me, to the point I was really puzzled by the hype?!

[@raincheck01]

@@marisamountaki yeah it was awful on me as well and I got it from luckyscent so it was the real thing.

[@LP-xu2qx]

Agree that Byredo is a great house to start with and Mojave Ghost will always be a top 10 for me. Also, I hv Sunset hour (which I was as bit disappointed in) and layer it with Silky woods for more depth!

[@rainbowpeachiz]

I added the Etat Libre d Orange I am trash to my scentbird que after watching this video. I just got it in the mail and I love it so much! I already know I want a full size at some point. Thank you for the recommendation. I have a few others in my que from your recommendations and I can't wait to get them.

[@ashleylala4293]

I would love to know what was your first full bottle of a more challenging fragrance that you purchased? Mine was Mad Madame by JHAG. I HATED patchouli for my entire life so buying a perfume that had a prominent patchouli with animalic notes was a huge departure from my usual taste. The rose was just so pretty that it sucked me in and I had to have it. I wear it when I want other people to keep their distance and preserve my personal space. 😂

[@mellyo7262]

Shout out to Electimus… so many good scents ❤

[@anashang6940]

Just found your channel a few weeks ago and binged watched your fragrance videos and omg LOVE your fragrances and vibe just bought mod vanilla and….baccarat because of you! ✨♥️

[@raincheck01]

I would add Amouage Sunshine Woman, BDK Pas es Soir and Arte Profumi Sucre Noir

[@Epz503]

PDM Delina was my first niche fragrance, and I think that would be a good intro one too!

[@somadatta3200]

I’ve purchased and love two fragrances from this list! Thank you!

[@RachelleSpier]

I love the brand Juliannas Perfumes bc they do dupes of niche fragrances and they KILL IT with the clones. They’re high oil concentration so sometimes - a lot of times - they out preform the originals. That might be a easier way for people to try these perfumes in a lower budget way. My newest purchase from them was the Diptique philosykos one - it’s freaking amazing.

[@carolanelaberge9049]

Your description of baccarat is on point ☝️

[@tdsollog]

Congratulations on 10h 🎉🎉🎉

[@conifercrow]

Question about Tihota: How does it compare with Comptoir Sud Pacifique's various vanillas? I absolutely love vanilla in general, but the CSP note is super cloying to the point of being more vanilla extract than vanilla bean. I keep eyeballing the Indult one, but I'm nervous about dropping a bunch of cash on something that is too cloying to wear. :/ (edited because I totally misremembered the CSP name. Clearly, my mind blocked it out. :D)

[@janeausten2100]

Thank you for this video. I am certainly more into celebrity fragrances, but this is great. I've never bought any niche perfumes before. Toda sounds so yummy! Looking for cold weather fragrances for fall and winter.

[@thisgirlisfancy]

I think that I am the only one that does not Mojave Ghost...the ambergris is VERY strong to me and overpowers. It makes it a masculine scent to me.

[@Andio1966]

Have you tried anything from The Harmonist? Magnetic Wood is my favorite and I think it’s one you’d like as well. I also really like Sacred Water and Guiding Water. I also love that you can buy refills!

[@isadorasmiles9339]

Happy 10k 🎉🎉🎉love both your channels 📺 ❤you deserve it and much more

[@ssmith8758]

I love your description of the fragrances! 💗😎

[@SummerofKittyLove]

Bond no 9 Greenwich Village to me has a hint of soft manure that trails the sweetness-haven’t heard anyone else say that so I don’t know what is in it making it smell like that to me!

[@zanetwiesman9079]

I just want to tell you, it is your fault that I have signed up with Scent. (NOT in a mean way, ok!!) Your perfume videos made me want to smell and see what is out there, so thank you. Now it is to see what I can come up with.

[@stephanier2690]

Also, PDM Oriana is a good beginner niche

[@TheOpy83]

As a perfume lover, I have a piece of advice: please do not start buying niche or so-called niche, especially those perfumes that are exorbitantly priced. Honestly, IMO, it is not worth it. I have designer perfumes with decent prices, timeless fragrances created by master perfumers, beautiful and with good longevity, and I do not have to pay 200 dollars for a measly 30 ml. Mind you, this is just my opinion. I am not bashing people who buy niche.

[@devorahXO]

Thank you, Lauren! What fun! I'm loving your vids. 🤍

[@xoxjelloxox]

How is you or someone like you? I just got a bottle from FB and it was a blind buy. From reviews I thought it would be more minty.. but I get more florals. Idk if that’s because it’s an older bottle or how it was stored?

[@maidenmakesreviews]

I really like your taste, would you be able to do a top 10/20 with NO rose please?

[@unboxingwitheileen]

I’m beginning to love Niche perfume and trying to figure out how to afford this new obsession!! 😂❤

[@gailkeller8892]

Your nails look so pretty!

[@xxcatglitter]

I was so excited to try Hundred Silent Ways and I did love it at first sniff, but it reminds me of something..Flowerbomb, maybe? It was just too close to justify purchasing it for me.

[@heatherhedden6633]

Smells identical to Black Opium to me….I passed on purchasing full bottle because that was exactly what I was getting

[@AlicePRabbits]

Congratulations on 10k! 🎉

[@imeldacampos8458]

That's exactly how I've felt about Niche so many misses for me.😢

[@cindyh303]

Speaking of saffron have you smelled the new Skylar fragrance for August, desert glam? I'm a huge fan and would love to hear your experienced take on it! ❤ Thanks for this video!

[@xoxjelloxox]

Have you tried the dolce by Rosie Jane? Curious on your thoughts since you know your vanillas

[@sweetpeace5]

🤤 ❤

[@xoxjelloxox]

It smelled kind of plasticy vanilla to me

[@melissap7369]

Congrats on 10k!! 🎉

[@livtroiano]

this is so creative and so exciting!! i love

[@ritawilliamson7321]

Hi! I am starting my collection over after losing almost everything in a divorce. I'm looking for suggestions because it seems like my favorites are super niche perfumes and I can't find anything to replace them. My ultimate favorite is Organza by Givenchy. I also love Nokomis by Coty and Ambush by Dana (both discontinued). Got any suggestions for something I might like?

[@b25mech]

This is exactly what I need! Yay!

[@sweetyft]

Speaking of beginners friendly niche smells, have you tried Le Point G by Véronique Gabai? It’s a light floral that’s also a little sweet. I especially love to pair it with baccarat. Notes: Pink Pepper, Rose, Iris, Vanilla, White Musks, Leather, Cedar Wood

[@NancyPonte]

Simone Andreoli leisure in paradise or sunsplosion

[@Nat073]

Could you review Soki London’s perfumes?

[@Ilovecoco123]

Love ur makeup here

[@AlessiaVH]

What is the colour of your eyebrow pencil? ❤such a great colour!

[@jalyngraham6090]

Have you tried Ghost in the shell? That one looks so interesting

[@ElCubed]

I wore Baccarat as my signature years ago and it was the first perfume that I truly loved on me, and now I try different perfumes that lists similar notes or dupes I am so disappointed 😢 Why does everything else just smell off? Really want to find less expensive options that bring me the same joy

[@Atomicrose0]

Have you tried bond no 9 nomad? That is my fav bond fragrance

[@kristinmary4025]

Ok great video I’ll sub

[@apresmoa]

8:51 This part made me literally LOL. 😂You've sold me on too many of these; I love your descriptions and agree completely about Etat Libre D'orange 😅♥

[@singlehandedbeauty3581]

Levant by Ormande Jayne is such a fantastic fruity floral. It’s fresh and juicy, with modern floral touches. It would make an uplifting yet chic signature scent.

[@ashleylala4293]

So funny that you mentioned perfumes smelling like pee. I feel that way about Byredo Blanche but everyone else just mentions what a clean smell it is. I have no idea why it smells like urine to me.

[@xoxjelloxox]

Can you review Zara Blanc a Porter?

[@r0ber00o]

what are your thoughts on like this by Etat libre d'orange?

[@meganlambert3863]

Question: do perfumes expire??

[@patr70]

Not for several years.. but that depends on the quality of the fragrance and if you store them correctly. Keep them away from direct sunlight becuase the sunlight breaks down the fragrances.. so keep them in a dark dwarer or cupboard. Steam from the shower can break them down too.. so don't store them in the bathroom. Heat also breaks them down so, if possible, don't keep them in warm/hot places.

[@sweetyft]

Yes they do. If you feel like a perfume you’ve had for a long time doesn’t smell the same, that’s probably why. That doesn’t mean they become hazardous to wear, they just start smelling funky.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Yes and no. You almost always lose the top notes but if a fragrance is stored properly and sealed well it will last a very, very long time. I have fragrances that are eighty years old and they are still astonishingly lovely. Some of the newer fragrances are less stable. The so called natural scents can be very vulnerable to oxidation and deterioration. The can last a lot longer if you keep them well sealed in a cool, dark and dry place. I have some that are fully fine and twenty years old. The naturals behave more like a wine. They continue to age but they will age more favourably if you take care with them.

[@patr70]

@@catherinelynnfraser2001 Good to know, very helpful, thank you for sharing.

[@simplythebestgirl]

They can go bad but it could take years. I have a 12 year old Dior that's still fabulous 🤩.