Perfume 101 | A Comprehensive Reference for Fragrance Beginners

[@southbug27]

Let’s all take a minute to admire how gorgeous those green earrings are with the red lip.

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

So sweet of you to say! Thank you 😊

[@haileywright7967]

So glad that Samantha Ravndahl mentioned you, I've always been interested in perfume but it seemed too overwhelming 😅 You did a great job at explaining things

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Ah! I appreciate your feedback! ☺️

[@LadyBug-fs8gz]

As a former fragrance rep, this beautiful soul is providing accurate information about fragrance. It’s so much fun exploring the world of scent. Know what you like & don’t like. Research you. If you are allergic to cedar, like me, stay away from perfumes with cedar in the base notes. My sinuses are miserable around cedar. If you hate jasmine or rose, like me, stay clear of those oils in the middle note for they do blend with the base notes and you’ll smell those florals for hours. And get a headache, no doubt. Unlike the presenter on this one topic, my advise is to spray the fragrance on a card first. Let it dry. If it’s appealing, chances are you’ll like it on the skin. If it’s offensive, stay clear of it. Sample test only two fragrances at a time. One on each wrist. Try to avoid constantly smelling the fragrance as it dries so that you’re sinuses don’t act the skin to speed up the drying process. Never rub the fragrance, gentle blow on the skin to speed up drying process. Walk around the store or do some shopping for at least 30 minutes to allow the perfume to reach the base note stage which is lingering scent that you and others around you will smell. In no time, you’ll find your signature scent. Mine is the intoxicating, Jimmy Coo ILLICIT. Now, go start your fragrance journey.

[@yousufahmed7457]

“It’s a ting, that makes tings smell gud” love it fam🤣🤣🤣

[@awena8295]

Someone give this lady an award 😍✨, I have a friend who literally sells perfume and when I asked for information she confused me more .. but this video helped a lot ❤

[@kellikall]

This was like the best unintentional ASMR ever 😭 the spritz every once in a while 😗🤌 chefs kiss

[@agir8233]

Omg! Where have you been all my life! Thank you Sam

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Awww! hehehe ☺️

[@rogdahir9203]

Thank you so much, I am a bit on the older side(27) and I still feel awkward asking people about recommendations for perfumes. This video gave me a chance to explore by myself and figure out what I might like on my own.

[@ArcherVegaMusic]

I layer graphite and warm vanilla sugar (both body sprays by bath and body works). Smells amazing, and is the inspo behind me starting to make my own scents!

[@the_marynator]

This is the best Perfume 101 video I've found so far. Thank you!!

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Ahh! Thank you! I appreciate your feedback 😊

[@MarcyMallouf]

I loved your sharing such important details about scents . I am not knowledgable but now I feel more confident in finding something special that speaks to me.

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

My pleasure 😊

[@kbeautyhobbit]

This is such a fantastic, thorough video. Thank you! This fragrance beginner is very impressed

[@toniodejimi3905]

Perfume, put so simply. I absolutely love this. Learned so much from this video, thank you!

[@mscoolbee]

This is a great video for a beginner like myself! I plan on ordering essential oils to help me distinguish the notes! Thank you so much!❤❤

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Awesome! That’s a great way to start learning how to pick up on notes ✨

[@chickennuggies906]

cloying is so interesting. i thought i was just weird for feeling a subtle disgust and getting a headache from memo paris' cappadocia. good to know im not alone & there is a word for it.

[@jennavhuang]

Came from Sams recommendation and thank you so much for this, so informative

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Welcome and thank YOU!

[@LifeUntilLove]

This was so helpful! Thank you for making this so clear and understandable.

[@ginettem8]

Love how your cat is in and out of vid lol great info !! Thx to Sam!!

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Hehehe! Thanks for watching 😊

[@jills5790]

The sleeping kitty in the background brought me great joy, and the video was so informative! 💖

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

She's an absolute hoot lol but thank you so much for watching 😊

[@AWAVEINTHEOCEAN-lc5tf]

This is an excellent video for beginners and intermediate fragrance collectors. Whitney is obviously well educated and most likely at least bilingual if not multilingual which brings me to the one criticism, although minor, if making a video for English Speakers in America, it would have been better had she used the common English Pronunciation for words such as RENAISSANCE ( Ren is sance); although her pronunciation may be correct. It is the reason why I dislike AI Voiced videos, which I avoid, because of the incorrect and often changed during the video of words. But, Whitney is informative and pleasant to listen and my criticism is probably based on being a croupy old man.

[@shanelrichardson847]

Am new to the perfume business and you help and make it so easy to understand. More videos needed. For those interested in starting a business thank you

[@taylordavis8731]

This was the most informative video on perfume basics that I have seen. Well done!

[@yfset8]

Fantastic video! Very informative!

[@ShadowKingpin]

Amazing work with this video!! You helped so much, and I cannot thank you enough for making this video!

[@TheKiwibirder]

Thank you so much for this. I am just starting to get into fragrance, and there is so much to learn. I have a medical condition which prohibits me from drinking alcohol, so since I can’t get into wine, I figured I’d try fragrance instead!

[@bahamama323]

Learned quite a bit within the first 10 minutes, wow!

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Yay! I’m glad to hear it! Thanks for watching 😌

[@JaneyM_M]

I loved this video,so educative.

[@LittleMew133]

This is like Perfume 101. Thanks for the lessons!

[@Villanellepolastri222]

YOUR CAT!!!!!😻😻😻so cute in that basket

[@SDRWORK]

Love the video!!! It was really helpful.

[@avisz]

Thank you so much! This is a very nice video to start out :)

[@RA-cp7zt]

This was so so helpful!

[@Saron99]

I love this video, so informative and well made!

[@wenchen2553]

I love how informative and emotionally supportive this video is 😂❤❤

[@Herprettygarden]

Super helpful. Thank you!! 🙏🏾

[@treetoptreetop2730]

Is it me or have you ever worn a fragrance that made you feel pretty, confident, casual or sexy. I wear fragrance everyday even if I'm not leaving the house. I feel naked without a fragrance. I love your content. I'm a new sub. Will definitely be a loyal sub. Very informative.

[@TheAylain]

Yes, thank you so much!!❤

[@glorias.2930]

Excellent video! So thorough!

[@SonjasStars]

Thanks for sharing this!! 🙌😍

[@zasharadouglas770]

Amazing introductory video! Thank you! ❤

[@TimiAdeogun]

Thanks so much, this is very helpful

[@cpskaggs1600]

What a great video! So much information for those who are just starting out!

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Glad you found value in it 😊

[@ghaida2349]

wow that was so beneficial!! thanks a lot

[@southbug27]

2:08 I’ve also heard that perfume was popular at Versailles because the courtiers would relieve themselves by the palace’s staircases, & because they were often drunk & wearing elaborate clothes, they would often accidentally tinkle on themselves so the perfume helped cover up the drunken urine odor. 😳🤮

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Eek! I don’t even want to imagine the combination lol

[@PedroCarvalho-lb7qx]

Thank for this video, I've watched so many videos and fragrance youtubers and Istill learned a bunch of new things!

[@jackiepleez]

Hello Whitney I’m new to your Chanel and I love this video ! I think this is a great introduction video to the world of fragrances. You did a wonderful job job explaining how to learn about scents profiles and I love experimenting with mixing body oil with perfumes. I’m on the journey to finding my perfect scent and I think you helped me a ton ! Bless you babe ❤!

[@minachisperfumeempire9069]

This is a great video for a beginner. You tit the concept real good. Thank you for the insight.

[@sumayyahAKhan]

Samantha Ravndahl mentioned about you on her IG stories about a month ago and I clicked on your video on April 15 that same day but watching vids today from my history 😃

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Thanks for cycling back to my video 😊

[@1432Tiffany]

This video is perfect. You’re so knowledgeable and elegant. 😌

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Thank youuu☺️

[@supernaught1963]

Wow. Very comprehensive; thank you.

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

You're very welcome!

[@97Gabulek]

Such a well thought out and informative video, thank you. Also, you look absolutely stunning!

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Thank you for your kind words 😊

[@j34n66]

i just bought my first today! and i can feel an obsession developing 😅 love your vibe girl thank you!

[@erikapz]

Here from Sam's shout out- so helpful! 100% relate to the Cat Mom moment 🤣

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

LOL! Welcome and thank you! 😄

[@thericodino]

Phenomenal work thank you so much !

[@shannon4light]

Very well done. Thank you for this!

[@antoinetted6274]

I learned a lot from this video Whit. I agree I found this fragrance I bought from a local company in The Bahamas called Scentastic listen they have this body mist she is soon going to come out with perfumes, but this body mist called midnight has dark berries amber and sweet orange notes. I have found nothing to beat it yet and I will wear it everyday sorry not sorry🙃🙂❤👍🏾💕

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Ooo that sounds like a gorgeous scent!

[@pasitheathanatosasmr488]

Solstice Scents is SO GOOD 🤤

[@aheimdahl5201]

I am looking to make a specific Fragrance that was Discontinued in the 90s. It has 18 Notes. I have never been able to find anything to beat it, it is super rare and super expensive when I do find it ($600+) and no Dupes have been created of it yet. I have gotten desperate, lmao and have decided if I want this, I will have to make it myself (have no clue what I am doing, lol) - it may not wind up exact but if I can get close, I will be happy. It was called Ambre Antique and was made by Coty, and it was Launched in 1905.

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Ah! That is so cool! I hope you are able to create something you are happy with 😊

[@Themoonslore]

Thank you! This was so informative. I’ve been meaning to start my perfume journey

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Well, I'm glad to have been able to help you out a lil bit 😊

[@GinaMusicPro]

Thank you so much!

[@ashad4315]

I just came across your video, thanks so much! This is the best breakdown I have seen. Also I love your style :)

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Yay, thank you! I appreciate it😊

[@kerineze]

Oh I’m so glad I found this video🥰

[@ericac7702]

Thank you so much for this lesson. It has helped me tremendously in my new perfume collection journey. Looking forward to using your tips.

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

I’m so glad this was helpful for you 😊

[@ellenpaige3578]

Excellent video! Very informative, interesting and helpful.

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Appreciate you-thank you 😊

[@jaisparks6091]

Very informative video. Thank you

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@jayc1595]

I have to say you really remind me of Tati Gabrielle, you're both very pretty!

[@BeautyAndTheFrizz]

This is soooo helpful! Thank you!

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AyamMilo]

Am I the only one seeing the cat in the basket😂

[@shirley.m]

Learned so much!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 💞💞

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

You are so welcome!

[@icedcocoa221]

Wonderful video.

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Thank you 😊

[@fatmaaalaa]

Ur super eloquent and charming ❤❤❤ Already subscribed

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Awww thank you 😊

[@JenErin29]

"I could spend hours in a store". Ah yes me too! It's so much fun.

[@martinaerossi4756]

Thank you so much❤️ very dynamic and helpful content🙏✨

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

You’re welcome ☺️ Thanks for the feedback!

[@ccwan88]

Hi! I’m a fragrance noob, so this video was super helpful! One question… should your hair product scent and your perfume be similar? My hair products are fresh, floral, and a bit citrusy, but the perfume I wanted to try is a sweet, vanilla, cotton candy, coconut scent… is this a bad idea?

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

What a great question! I combine different scented hair products with different body care all the time and the results have always been pleasant. I feel like the body care scents takes the lead most of the time anyway, so if I do ever try to use both hair and body products that smell similarly, it’s only for fun (and to feel extra fancy hehe)

[@jxlene111]

thank you!!

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

You're welcome!

[@PaJeanSott]

The algorithm got one with this one

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Yay!!

[@MpatheticNtrusions]

Grand Soir 6.8 oz cause they might be discontinuing it and its great

[@KittenCasserole]

👏👏👏

[@TheSecretCosmos]

Absolutely loved this! What an insightful video. We have just shared an ebook on the science and art behind perfume making for those who would be interested! 💜

[@LaurennR]

Can you explain why some notes change in a bad way on your own skin ?

[@serpentine6732]

I love this Video. You're so cool.

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Aww! Thank you 😊 I’m glad you enjoyed

[@ellesmelly]

Love all the detail!! Also love having citations in the description

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Thanks so much!

[@NNicholas_kaza]

side note your hair is amazing.

[@joannathesinger770]

Renaissance...accent on the 1st syllable, not the 2nd or 3rd...

[@AWAVEINTHEOCEAN-lc5tf]

Another minor criticism is she doesn't recommend places to buy fragrances in full bottles, decanters, and samples with discount. This probably involves developing a relationship with the sellers after contacting them.

[@tannnshiii]

Stupid question but how do I try and recognize the different notes as I’m smelling it? For example I tried the bright crystal from Versace and it’s middle notes had lotus or floral scents but it did not really smell floral or I just don’t know how to smell stuff well. Eitherways any insight would be really great!

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Ahh! What an interesting question. Now, mind you, I’m no scent expert/professional but I do have an opinion lol. I feel like scents/picking up scents is very much an individual experience and things can smell differently to/on different people. BUT in regards to your actual question, may I suggest exploring more? Like familiarizing yourself with more fragrances over and over again, noticing the notes based on what’s listed for them and noticing how they smell to you, and then letting the natural familiarity that comes from repetition occur. I think that’s how I learned-just trying a lot of scents and noticing what I smell and picking up on the scent memory when smelling a different fragrance😊

[@tannnshiii]

@@TheThingAboutWhit that’s a great idea! I think I’ll definitely have to check up on the notes before smelling it so I can recognize it once. Thank you so much! I went into the store today to check out some perfumes and my family was pretty impressed with my knowledge, thanks to your video. this is probably the most explained video out there on fragrances so thank you for that as well. Ended up buying Valentino born in roma

[@danielchen1813]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@frankensteinsbride1620]

Im another Samantha referral 😂 I live in Costa Rica and we don't have seasons. And I always thought that is kinda dumb to have rules about when you can wear perfumes. There's millions of people that don't have seasons and can't subscribe to those rules or people that just don't want to do that and that's OK

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

👋🏽Hi there! Yeah, I only take those “rules” as suggestions/options especially when they don’t apply to me haha

[@ODSTALCAPWNED]

ohmygod ive joked that Paris was the perfume capital of the world because of necessity I didn't know that's Actually Why

[@ashleyr7764]

🩷

[@NNicholas_kaza]

pun intended lol

[@sonaliahuja]

How can I focus on what you say when there's a cat right there

[@englishtreeabc]

Kitty

[@pumpkineckbort8856]

Thanks for the video. I feel a little more direction now. 🙂

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

Yay! I love to hear it😊

[@draje_prikol]

Your video is so helpful, thank you!

[@TheThingAboutWhit]

You're so welcome!

[@virginia-marieparker6325]

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