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@user-yj5xt3od4g4 жыл бұрын
Make me a pardon, which fragrance you smell with a taxi driver
@natsudia42654 жыл бұрын
Hi dude I live in Paris tell me which Zara you need and I will see what I can do!!!
@sunshinemayday4 жыл бұрын
Dear Sebastian, I really enjoyed every one of your videos. You are so incredibly knowledgable about fragrances, not to mention your talent of explaining things.
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@trishaewithrow9174 жыл бұрын
I just want to enjoy whatever scent I'm wearing...
@OksanaItkes4 жыл бұрын
Didn't think I like fragrance until I discovered niche\Indie. Now dipping into vintages I realize how much things changed for the designer fragrances.
@ThePerfumeGuy4 жыл бұрын
Totally I am with you re vintages!! :)
@juliefrank95694 жыл бұрын
Most of us start w/ designer, but then we graduate to niche and artisanal. Good overview.
@jdimon87174 жыл бұрын
Hehe, I started with niche, and then graduated to designer and indie.
@NPC123UH2 жыл бұрын
I went to niche and went back to designers because they smell better and aren't so specific for a certain purpose or setting
@senadwho54436 ай бұрын
same @@NPC123UH 😅
@adamr95704 ай бұрын
300$ is niche. No matter the brand, its niche.
@brunoulmkalns71874 жыл бұрын
Designer for those who want to smell "nice" Niche for those who want to smell "interesting"
@Laptopdiariespodcast3 жыл бұрын
Not always. I think there are many designer houses who offer “interesting” scents. For example Hermes. I don’t think that all Hermes perfumes smell “nice”. They can be pretty weird for the mainstream
@Edward_Rogue3 жыл бұрын
@@Laptopdiariespodcast Great counter response. Terres d'Hermes is a great example.
@juniekeo10623 жыл бұрын
@@Edward_Rogue yeah I hated that smell. Got a sample. Smells hurt my nose
@Acore-ly9qx2 жыл бұрын
That’s not true tho. Guerlain, hermes even dolce gabbana with light blue forever shows that’s not the case
@JohnDoe-yb7ps3 жыл бұрын
I think the only difference is the price tag. I’ve smelled drug store cheapies that are better than niche. It’s about what works in my opinion
@barteklepper24 жыл бұрын
Each Guerlain make up product I've tested smelled AMAZING. Best example: the Petit Robe Noire lipstick. Instead of making scented soaps and candles, they make scented make up. They do emphasize how important a scent is in all of their products. I don't know if it makes Guerlain niche, but that doesn't matter - their fragrances and make up are top quality. Great video, learnt a lot, thank you Sebastian :)
@Laptopdiariespodcast3 жыл бұрын
Guerlain perfumes are very unique and special. I love it
@stephaniepincus38192 жыл бұрын
@@Laptopdiariespodcast Shalimar was my mother’s signature scent. I haven’t smelled anything like it.
@phoebetsau96354 жыл бұрын
I didn’t wear or like perfume until I was introduced to the niche. My first one was Atelier Cologne and I liked how unique they smell but got frustrated by their bad longevity. Then I jumped into By Kilian, Parfum de Marly, Amouage, Frederick Malle and MFK. These have way better performance and found many more unique scents from them. So I never own a bottle of designer perfume. Now I’m addicted to perfumery. Thanks for the information!
@Lagonda4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the 30,000-foot macro view of the fragrance industry, Sebastian. I can't help but wonder how conglomerates negatively influence (in terms of originality and quality) their acquired niche brands and pull them towards the mainstream designer world until the fragrances are no longer original nor niche. As you say, Indy / Artisanal is the new niche.
@jeremyhinze88374 жыл бұрын
Guerlain is a curious case 🤔 I just consider them a perfume house personally.
@ThePerfumeGuy4 жыл бұрын
That's exactly it!! :)
@Tyugrchf4 жыл бұрын
in france we considere it a designer house
@the-chameleon4 жыл бұрын
Niche houses, to me, are houses that are built around the creation of fragrances. That's why Maison Margiela and Tom Ford aren't niche.
@HASANEq4 жыл бұрын
of course they are not! People who think Margiela and TF are niche they clearly have no idea of the brand.
@patriklundsholm5143 жыл бұрын
Who cares?
@lovaloo7634 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video, I was really interested in your opinion on this topic. In my mind lumping jewelry, glassware, makeup, skincare, luxury car brands, etc. in with designer houses is too general. To me "designer" = high end fashion houses... but the more I specify/try to categorize these things in my mind the less meaning they have. At the end of the day if it's unique, interesting, and well made, it's worth discussing; if it isn't it isn't.
@Molefijapie4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting up this video, I for one have been confused a lot by the term niche been thrown around and was starting to struggle to identify what is niche and what's not. Very informative. Thank you!
@kristenpotter71004 жыл бұрын
For years I thought I didn’t like fragrances much because literally all women’s designer fragrances were the same super sweet/white floral scents. Then I discovered Tom Ford’s private blends, and it blew my mind to what fragrances could smell like. From then on, it was down the rabbit hole I went...
@deadgirl824 жыл бұрын
Sebastian, for some reason, every time I watch any of your videos, I just wanna snuggle you!!! You have this very snuggly quality to you... Maybe its because your voice is pretty comforting..? Who knows lol
@t.h.p.f.l.88183 жыл бұрын
I have only just started to take a proper interest in fragrances and have not yet sampled many Niche fragrances. But from what I have sampled, I love the strength and complexity of Niche. Frederic Malle is one of my favourite. Dominique Ripion to be a bit more specific.
@RJG774 жыл бұрын
I always wonder why anyone could label Guerlain designer - their heritage is in perfumery, their fragrances are more niche in style and whilst they might sell make-up, that's very different to say clothing or sunglasses. Definitely niche for me.
@MadAzn534 жыл бұрын
Great topic. For me, the driving factor is my desire to enjoy the scent I’m wearing, be it indie, niche or designer, but looking at my collection, I’m more drawn to niche and indie over designers
@jayaseto Жыл бұрын
Guy has explained so well that I instantly subscribed. Done better than the other more established channels
@UnknownChap4 жыл бұрын
Even if you think you know what all of the differences mean, people will still argue their opinion on the matter. Great to have a condensed discussion and have your thoughts on this topic :)
@sulaimanaljabari4 жыл бұрын
It's been a while since I read one of your comments lol!
@robertperricone93634 жыл бұрын
Guerlain is the only brand that i can think of that is strictly in fragrance..i consider them technically niche..it doesnt really matter how much the house charges for a fragrance..if the house only does fragrance by definition it has to be considered niche despite the size of the company...Gueralin is the worlds largest perfume company ..only creating fragrance. I hate the snobs who try to consider Guerlain designer...
@jarridsteel6229 Жыл бұрын
In my opinion, Guerlain is niche but they have some offerings that compete with the designer level fragrances, like their L'Homme Ideal line.
@dorijanschmidt68054 жыл бұрын
To me, Niche is a city in Serbia (Niš). 😁 I love some designers like Dior Homme Intense or Prada L'Homme and some niche like MFK's Baccarat Rouge 540 edp od Amrys Homme .... I section my parfums by like and dislike, not designer or nish, like many people I presume. Great content. 😁
@dusanninic95723 жыл бұрын
Pozdrav iz Niša !
@coreypowers21003 жыл бұрын
Great video!! To me all designer fragrances smell so so similar with a few exceptions
@Tomatohater644 жыл бұрын
I'm 100% in category B; I love what's unique, unusual, off-the-beaten-trail. I also tend to gravitate toward green, woodsy, resinous, earthy fragrances.
@LawSuth3 жыл бұрын
I wonder what you'd think of Conde Cuir Vert.
@mimicarolo4 жыл бұрын
I've learned in this video very interesting things about niche and designer perfumes....... I consider Guerlain a niche brand because some of their frangrances are unique especially the exclusive range thanks so much Sebastian 🖤👍🖤🖤
@felixwolf67594 жыл бұрын
I am living in Germany and I recently bought Vetiver and Pamplemousse by Zara (made by Jo Malone) and I think it’s pretty fantastic for the price
@colbynye59954 жыл бұрын
This was extremely informative! Thanks for sharing!
@t.h.p.f.l.88183 жыл бұрын
Please try a fragrance from an small in-house company in Glasgow Scotland called Pocket Scents. Surprising quality and inexpensive. I would love to see you review one of they're scents.
@aaronrich4 жыл бұрын
I prefer fragrances that smell good.
@Grasseauxparfums4 жыл бұрын
Great review Sebastian! Hope this helps people not to rule out upfront one or the other category. Wear what you like!
@chadrinehart82984 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with you on this point. In my view, fragrance is already a niche market, so in order to not be redundant I think niche should be a term used only for brands that make fragrance their only product. So, they are a niche company in a niche market. I think the 'niche style' designers should just be referred to as exclusive/private lines, since they are less available and usually much more expensive. I have thought about this a lot LOL and I have changed my opinion, but as of now this is what I think is the most logical. Since fragrance is already a niche market (just for people who enjoy fragrances) then saying that a designer, who makes other products, is also niche just makes it more confusing. To make things simple, designer brands are designer, if they have exclusive, or private lines then just call it exclusive. However, niche fragrances should only be from those houses that only make fragrance, because that is their only focus and craft, just strictly products that involve fragrance. So, Guerlain for instance is niche to me because it is a house the produces mainly fragrance as their main product and focuses the majority of their resources on producing fragrances.
@enjoylifebypam16573 жыл бұрын
Very educational! Thanks for making this video, Sebastian 👍💯. As for Guerlain, my take on it is it’s Niche 🤷♀️
@virginiaknower23224 жыл бұрын
Hi Sebastian, thank you so much for clearing up some of the nagging questions I've been asking friends if a particular perfume is a designer or niche. Your video help me a lot. Keep up the good work !!
@estiabeekeeping4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great video!!! Very interesting and informative also. I prefer an interesting, well made , sophisticated fragrance regardless if it is a niche or a designer one 🥰
@SSchon-ki2gr4 жыл бұрын
I was really introduced to fragrance by some of the more interesting designers. Comme des Garcons and Maison Margiela, specifically. I quickly turned my interests onto the more Indie/Artisinal side of niche. Lately I find myself grabbing easier to wear stuff from my collection. Unknown Pleasures, Field Notes From Paris, Camel, and Au Coeur du Desert all get regular play. Sometimes I want more challenging stuff. I guess my mood comes in phases lol.
@jon03284 жыл бұрын
I think Guerlain can be considered a niche house. I think they may not be considered niche because they have so many affordable offerings. I'm not even mad because I really like Guerlain. Question, would a house like Diptyque be considered niche when they also make candles, skin care products, and air fresheners? And if they are considered niche, why wouldn't Guerlain be niche as well?
@tonycazeauiii7764 жыл бұрын
Sebastian you are the most innovative content reviewer in the game!!! Your opinion is trusted and respected!!!
@ThePerfumeGuy4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. :)
@87linceed4 жыл бұрын
guerlain is niche 100 percent honestly dont know why some people dont
@prawirasatria73994 жыл бұрын
Finally! Someone have to explain this and finally here it is.. Thank you, Sebastian
@drunkenmonkey18874 жыл бұрын
Surprised you didn't address the elephant in the room: a lot of people talk/care about "niche" when what they really want to talk/care about is "more expensive".
@reasonableselectivefragran50474 жыл бұрын
I watch your reviews and important hints and words,,which you put emphasis on a fragrance or fragrances, and taking them as important references and then select fragrances according to that. It's for both niche and designers. So far this strategy has been working great for me. Thanks for the discussion.and all the reviews you are making Sir
@yopsiakay15194 жыл бұрын
Thanks for cleaning that up 😁🙏. Very informative video, as usual!,
@hypnotoads4 жыл бұрын
Great insights Sebastian. My idea of what’s niche and designer certainly echoes yours. Indie is certainly the way I’m leaning now apart from a few exceptions (Clive Christian is my guilty pleasure!). I appreciate the creativity allowed by independence from a larger organisation. Also, I would rather give my hard earned money to someone who’s pricing reflects the true value of the scent rather than some arbitrary mark up associated with larger organisations who have cut the base materials to the bone. Well, at least I live in hope that is the case!
@educkieperfume2 жыл бұрын
So where does Parfums De Marly lay then? I always though they were Niche.
@lmartin01014 жыл бұрын
Niche frags junkie since trying 1 Mancera ! I’ve been paying the mortgage on that house ever since ! 🤦🏿♂️
@aquaphoenixx2 жыл бұрын
I have 4 Montales and 1 Mancera so I paid a bit of the mortgage as well lol 🤦🏻♂️
@newworlddisorder7210 Жыл бұрын
I do not consider Mancera niche. Cheap and chemical smell with 95% of them.
@matthewsilton5024 жыл бұрын
Do you think, with the convergence of designer to niche and niche to designer, the real differentiator is really just price?
@curioclassicperfumeguide Жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. Looking forward to seeing more! Congratulations ...Keep up the great work !
@maureenjacobs74524 жыл бұрын
I don’t know how you do it Sebastian! I’ve been swamped and your videos are piling up!
@Manon_Ferrari3 жыл бұрын
Niche also = not wanting to smell like everyone else, someone who wants something more exclusive, intriguing, interesting.
@vladimircalixte8 ай бұрын
Main reason why I’m trying to buy niche only
@alexluke844 жыл бұрын
Seb...this was so informative and interesting that I wanted a video to be 50min long 😎
@sandrasmith10354 жыл бұрын
You turned me on to the Designer Frags that I never would’ve batted an 👁 to: Van Cleef and Arpels are Really Nice 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 and downright cheap on Fragrancenet! Tom Ford(The Eva Monroe is responsible for my TF love) But Dior exclusifs...Chanel... Sebastian YOU turned me into a Nichehead😂😂😂
@ThePerfumeGuy4 жыл бұрын
Right on
@kchancellor90104 жыл бұрын
Niche or die for me. I don’t want to notice my scent on every 10 people . I have one Artisanal I do love . 😊 Great job.
@nextlevel77854 жыл бұрын
Jo Loves Pomelo is great I also repurchase the body spray in Tuberose the latter not long lasting but it smells amazing. However, when I layer it that gives it some longevity but only close to the skin-no real projection!
@lyndonearlington59864 жыл бұрын
Lovely video. I need to share this video to some of my friends. Great review and mind of incredible King. Blessings sir
@Rybkinrolla4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, but I’ve watched an interview with Frederic Malle in instagram, and he said that his house is not a niche brand, and asked not to name it so. He’s trying to build something luxurious like Chanel.
@nextlevel77854 жыл бұрын
In other words he wants to make copious amounts of money...I guess he sees niche as limiting in terms of building his capital. That said his perfumes are worthy!
@LawSuth3 жыл бұрын
I hope he's able to do it. Many rare ingredients are more costly, so perfumers without the cash will be forever critcized for their "synthetic" frags.
@nataliaalaimo90764 жыл бұрын
Very well explanation 👌🙏 I appreciate anything that sounds and smelling good to me, time to enjoy fragragrances, layering , experimenting time for me.
@robinsonnav31204 жыл бұрын
It’s very interesting to hear your thoughts on these topics.
@roberthana88004 жыл бұрын
Great informative video my friend... looks like you put a lot of work behind this video. Enjoy your day
@jdimon87174 жыл бұрын
The best 20 minutes of my day. I consider Guerlain to be Designer.
@sebastienc.22574 жыл бұрын
They don’t sell clothing. They are niche with a wide range of products. So the more affordable items are bunched with designers.
@jdimon87174 жыл бұрын
@ MarsOnEarth Ahh I see....that makes some sense, too. I figured they were designer because I associated them with selling skin care, lipsticks, make-up, and other products...
@sweetpea73094 жыл бұрын
I know, this house is a tricky one. I personally call it luxury. Its not a designer brand; since they produce skincare, fragrance, and makeup. But I don't consider it niche, only because they do not focus solely on scent based products; as well as being more produced and available compared to traditionally niche fragrance brands. However one can argue many of their releases are niche; so who knows. Im no expert, just my 2 cents rant. P.S. Guerlain is one of my favorite houses all around.
@jdimon87174 жыл бұрын
@sweet pea Well, the important thing is how much you enjoy Guerlain. I think calling it a luxury house is a good call. I'll adopt that, because I don't consider them niche.
@s.masson82634 жыл бұрын
I love many fragrances, I like designer, such as Prada, Shiseido, Hermes. I also love niche, Serge Lutens --- but now Lutens has been purchased by Shiseido. So what is Lutens now? Byredo was also purchased by a large conglomerate. I love Amouage, but I also love Light Blue! Lots to love in the perfume world --- an expensive hobby for sure. I must have 100 bottles....... so far.
@nasaluleagymnasieskola28455 ай бұрын
You are the best. Knew the answere ro this but you are so good at explain. So good.
@GEORGIA3854 жыл бұрын
Well said Sebastian couldn't agree with you more!
@cc26954 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the context. I like it ALL. Well, when it’s good that is!
@eddisonhilario26764 жыл бұрын
Hi can you talk about good affordable oriental fragrance
@jamilmuqtadirbhatti97242 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, explains everything about types of the perfumes.
@cherry17jul904 жыл бұрын
That was really interesting thanks for making the video
@michaelbullock80114 жыл бұрын
Great info video and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day
@ilovesunsets3 жыл бұрын
I find niche everything that smells kinda different. For example, Zara Rich, warm, addictive is niche af to me. Same with BR540 and Kalan, for example. Other Parfums de Marly I don't consider niche as much, like Darcy and Saffanad. Although I like them, I feel like I've smelled them before.
@thefragrancewriter4 жыл бұрын
Great video Sebastian!
@tonkacat4 жыл бұрын
I have found the most niche and edgy are from Etsy or anything you create yourself.
@LawSuth3 жыл бұрын
Right. Two of my Etsy faves are Fantome Mesmer snd Odetu Theatre Powder.
@jimzadrozny4 жыл бұрын
I'm fairly new to this hobby, but I have already discovered a love for vintage fragrances and original formulations. It's fun hunting them down, and I have been very impressed by the 2009 YSL La Nuit De L'Homme and Art Deco Bottle Givenchy Xeryus. These are Designers that are on a Niche level, imo. I still prefer Niche over Designer, overall, however.
@dieselboy774 жыл бұрын
To me Guerlain is niche. They have a line that's for mass-market but most of their fragrances are boutique exclusifs . Plus they started off as perfume house. Also before they were bought out there was hardly any place that you could buy any Guerlain unless you went a high end department stores
@MyWorldofFragrance3 жыл бұрын
Great video, Sebastian.🌹
@andreidanielpetre4 жыл бұрын
Nice info in the video. Some funny facts: when designers were great in the 60's to the early 90's, most niche houses were either inexistent or had normal prices and not so innovative fragrances. I remember when I was in England in 2005, all Creed fragrances were priced between £100-120. After they launched Aventus that got hyped by reviewers...well we all know what are their prices now. The difference is not improved quality or performance, but brand value. I agree that lately the designers launch poor fragrances that are very similar. Maybe 10% of designer fragrances launched every year are good. So here niche wins. I also find it funny that some niche houses copy designer fragrances and some of them can be considered clone niche houses - Parfums de Marly is the best example. Not the mention Jeremy's or other reviewers "houses". You are very lucky that you can afford some great niche fragrances that are really innovative. However paying $ 200 or even more than $ 2000 for 100 ml of fragrance is just not possible for most people.
@gennifershafer69752 жыл бұрын
How in the world do you remember all of this information?! Amazing.
@kimaltman69194 жыл бұрын
I heard the Zara Emotions collection was supposed to become available in the States sometime this year. They were planning on opening up shops before the end of 2020.
@sleimanabouzeid1228 Жыл бұрын
Better late than never, great video 👍👍👍
@ThePerfumeGuy Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@Nofashists2 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work
@ThePerfumeGuy2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼
@pininteriors4942 жыл бұрын
Guerlain is Niche in my opinion as they started as a perfumery
@heyitsmezack78752 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great knowledge.
@imSultn4 жыл бұрын
Great video Sebastian
@aromafh24863 жыл бұрын
Great video.. aroma from heaven
@chrissarmas60084 жыл бұрын
A very informaative video,lots of details.Thanks for all the information
@sylvpetit8422 жыл бұрын
Hi from France! According to you, when did we begin to speak about " niche fragrances"? Which one would be the oldest? Some people say that Lutens perfumes are "niche", all right he does'nt create clothes or glasses, but we find him in big shops in France like Sephora...So for me it is not.What do you think about that.?
@lennonseow902 жыл бұрын
Guerlain should not be categorized as niche or designer. It should be in its own category, heritage.
@kingkong57173 жыл бұрын
I think it's the best hobby after bodybuilding because both are very popular with women 😉
@kingkong57173 жыл бұрын
My Love is Chanel Allure home Sport 🥇
@tcblackg357 ай бұрын
Can you give an example of fragrances that are the same released under different designers?
@parfumninja4 жыл бұрын
To me Guerlain is not designer nor niche. It's mainstream, like Lancome (but much more interesting and with a longer tradition), with a few exclusive/boutique-lines that can be considered more as niche.
@_earthparty4 жыл бұрын
Aesop Rōzu - fell in love. It came out in April, keen to hear your thoughts on it.
@wm44874 жыл бұрын
Informative as always 👌
@timmyl33544 жыл бұрын
Has anyone ever smelled/worn any Lili Bermuda fragrances? If so, what were your thoughts?
@LawlessRaafay Жыл бұрын
I know the difference : designer not just make perfumes only, it's as simple as that.
@markbrailsford28494 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable. Thankyou sir.
@tonyaiello30504 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, good vid, i guess I'm not a total frag head, I like fragrances that are wearable and smell good, lol, designer or niche. Have great night.
@shanesaxon6863 Жыл бұрын
Designer vs niche……. It’s just marketing. Niche is just what’s unique
@alibezzaa8094 жыл бұрын
Since you ask for suggestions : I think you are the only on YT, at least English speaker, who tries to approach the topic of fragrances with more depth. However, I think you should add more quality content for example inviting more experts and discussing the history of perfumes and why some succeed and others discontinue, etc. But overall, I find your videos much better in terms of scenarios and content than the others who obviously copy what others do with very limied knowledge on the topic. I THINK if you lose the cap, it would be much better 😊
@ThePerfumeGuy4 жыл бұрын
You can kiss me bye bye with the cap cause if it leaves I leave too! ;)
@alibezzaa8094 жыл бұрын
@@ThePerfumeGuy 🤔
@minoutv73472 жыл бұрын
Could you share which indie/artisanal fragrance shops are in San Francisco? I live in the South Bay, it would be wonderful to visit them. Thanks!!
@horatio7374 жыл бұрын
What abt Jacques fath haha? I personally consider them as a niche house.
@ThePerfumeGuy4 жыл бұрын
Well there was a time when Jacques Fath made clothes but they no longer do and they are owned by a company called Panouge and they strictly focus on perfumes and perfumed products nothing else so yes I agree with you they are niche! :)
@kamakazi74ghost972 жыл бұрын
I heard of it awhile ago designer LV bags 💼 clothes too