15 Perfumes That Smell More Expensive Than They Actually Are

[@Danit.Talkscentswithme]

Mmm , Sofia by Sofia vergara is so good and I love the story behind it. She took her time creating it, was picky about the notes, she even had her cast mates from modern family give their input on it. ❤️

[@lobi5104]

I've been getting into classic perfumes lately. Could you do a 'best of the decade' perfume list? Like top 10 perfumes launched in the 2000s, top 10 perfumes launched in the 90s, etc? That would be fun to see!

[@aprilwoodworth5034]

Great idea!!

[@cubbylevi1764]

Yes!👏🏻👏🏻

[@sandyaraujo5222]

🤟🏻👍🏿🤟🏿😱🎶✨💔🙏🏿💟🎃🙏🏻💙🤟🏿😭😌

[@kasiagirl4708]

L Obi, Great idea!❤️🌼❤️

[@thebestsensai9739]

❤️love this idea

[@ggbice]

Haven't seen a negative review on the Justin B. frag. Love the Karloff bottle. Nina Ricci ......pure class.

[@julianneburnett1603]

What a great video! I enjoyed your list. Maybe another idea for future videos could be affordable perfumes with really good longevity. I know sometimes affordable fragrances are hit and miss when it comes to lasting power. I'd love to hear your recommendations on that category.

[@anyakawaii6150]

Hii Sarah! I'm from Russia, i couldn't believe my eyes when i saw brocard fragrance you hold. I was like what? Such a surprise you loved it, because no one really care for them here,cause it's such a cheap brand. but you really made my day with this brocard fragrance appearence. Love your videos so much< send love from Russia>

[@SarahMayes]

😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️

[@poedameron8198]

Excellent video, you did a good job of describing the fragrances without having to tell us the notes. I really enjoy your channel because it appeals to men and women. Keep up the good work. 😉👍

[@Commentator541]

OMG such a gem of a channel!!! Subscribed!

[@SarahMayes]

🥰🥰🥰

[@wm4487]

Velvet Teddy is nice, it's one of my comfort scents. I love my Angel Muse, and I really want to get my hands on Brocard My Cup of Tea 5 O'clock just from your description.

[@MrsRussellsScentedChannel]

I been saying this about Seductive Noir also! It’s sooooooo beautiful! I do wish it lasted longer but it’s so affordable I can use it all up and buy another one. I found my bottle at Ross’s for $12.99.

[@PaolaBianka]

Yessss...Seductive Noir.... I just wish it lasts longer... and yes, the most beautiful sprayer indeed ! :)

[@pryak6581]

Would love to see an updated version of this. Definitely have to give Guess Seductive Noir another sniff. :)

[@chinami6534]

I love that you talk about frags that others don't! Really cool! 😄🙌

[@yramajbjajs1593]

Benetton hot and cold is my perfume when i used to work in saudi arabia 8 years ago

[@Danit.Talkscentswithme]

Love! ❤️🥰 I got so happy when you mentioned Nina Ricci L’extase rose absolue 👏🥰 I’m glad I got backups for that one. It’s sold out now

[@SarahMayes]

💗💗💗💗

[@Danit.Talkscentswithme]

Sarah Mayes I have 3 L’extase rose absolue perfumes and 2 original L’extase perfumes . The original one, I like to layer with either a vanilla or another one of my rose perfumes👌❤️ love them

[@SarahMayes]

I love them both too. They are both so good. The original lasts so long! Such gorgeous rose perfumes. 😍❤️

[@sandyaraujo5222]

💓🙏🏿✨💔😱🌠💙💟💟🌈😘🎃🤩🎃🥺

[@Christine-uf3oj]

I have an Oud Satin Mood decant, and while I think the rose is beautiful, the oud is so predominant on me and never stops being the most predominant note, and it covers up the beautiful rose. The L'extase Rose Absolue is a much better choice for me than Oud Satin Mood because the oud doesn't completely take over. I got my Brocade My Cup of Tea 5:00 from the Russian Federation yesterday, much more quickly than expected, and yes!- it smells good! It was leaking after the long journey, but didn't leak too much. It's going to be in heavy rotation in winter. I also have an Alexandria fragrances dupe of Jo Malone's Myrrh and Tonka that I'm wearing and it lasts a lot longer than Jo Malone.

[@SarahMayes]

I am so glad you like the Brocard! 😍

[@scentedlove2537]

Hi Sarah. Would love to see you do a Juliette Has a Gun line review if you’re ever so inclined. I just got a sample of Lipstick Fever and love it. My husband loves it too and he hates most perfume. I also love Mmmm.

[@SarahMayes]

I definitely can! ❤️

[@rachellepierre5157]

@@SarahMayes Hi Sarah can you please list the site where i can find the Dossier floral 4 perfume and the Zara Rose Gourmand look everywhere can't find it I want to suprise my sister for birthday thank you love your chanel

[@dancearena]

I got escada joyful after your video and I love it. Thanks for the recommendation. It was so affordable as well. Very happy. Thank you!

[@SarahMayes]

I am so glad you like it! 😍

[@LuSlovakia]

Nice video :) i'm excited for Guess Seductive Noir, i have original Seductive. I would put in this category also Britney Spears Fantasy Naughty Remix, its white chocolate woody fragrance, more mature than original and perfect for winter:) Edit: i just found out in my country (Slovakia, central Europe) Madonna Naked costs 60 dollars for 50 ml. Oh well:/

[@maureenhannivan8043]

Great honest review!

[@roxybes]

It's pretty rare hear about the Justin Bieber key fragrance. I used it like 5 plus years ago, and forgot about how nice it is until I saw you mentioned it.

[@SuperHellokitty1973]

I have the Madonna perfume too. I love it 😻

[@redheaddetective8424]

I’m wearing Mia’s Blend today, and I’m absolutely in love with it. To my nose, it’s the love child of Hypnotic Poison and Tonka Imperial. I wish there was a bigger bottle I could get, because I can see myself running through it very quickly.

[@SarahMayes]

Yes! It’s such a beauty. 😍

[@jessicajohnston9277]

I just discovered Mia's Blend this past winter! I have 5 Be Layered fragrances and they're all wonderful. MB is so opulent!

[@perfumetraveller1864]

Fantastic video! Have been interested in the Guess line for a while, but was a bit scared for the price. Great to hear your recommendations. Recently picked up the Escada Joyful and love it! Subscribed and looking forward to catching up with your other vids! ⚘

[@SarahMayes]

Welcome!! 💓💓💓

[@eaudenikita2641]

Thank u for reviewing the Guess Noir! I was debating on buying it blind!

[@SarahMayes]

I’m wearing it today and I really like it! 💗

[@kasiagirl4708]

Sarah, I loved this video and my list just got longer! I’ve heard about some of these and some I haven’t. I sure enjoy learning about them. I love your expressions when you spray perfumes that you love and enjoy. Pure enjoyment!❤️ As always, looking forward to your next video😊

[@ednaquintana6201]

Hi Sarah. I enjoy your videos. Recently I received from Etsy a limited Edition of Oscar de Larenta Oscar. It is a dab on with a beautiful flower glass lid. The color is dark red and I think it’s from 2007 for the anniversary as it was created in 1977. The scent is great and the bottle is half full and the bottle is a one ounce bottle. I am excited having that bottle. Tak Care.😊

[@missroxy1017]

You should check out Still by JLo! I received it as a gift from my mom and I really like it! It’s a tea fragrance with jasmine and rose/white florals. It projects well too! I don’t hear many people talking about it, Jeremy Frsgrance mentioned it once I think as a fresh shampoo scent. It projects like crazy on me too! I recently mixed it with Móntale Chocolate Greedy (or any sweet chocolate scent you have) and my bf said the whole downstairs smelled like cookie dough! 😂

[@SarahMayes]

That sounds amazing! I will add it to my list. 💗

[@Nita98]

@@SarahMayes yes still is amazing and lasts 4ever

[@tarak2915]

L'Extase Rose Absolue, Truth or Dare Naked and Velvey Teddy are all so beautiful. I wholeheartedly agree they smell much more expensive then they are (even when purchased at their original retail value). The performance on all of them are quite good as well. I find a lot of gorgeous smelling fragrances that smell expensive, but they disappear so quickly they are sometimes not worth even the low price (I'm looking at you Zara). I bought a bottle of Sofia recently and I just don't smell what everyone is raving about, it is very sharp and harsh to my nose. There is something quite nice in the background, but it's drowned out by the harshness. I'm not sure if this is a case of the bottle needing to settle a little and perhaps age abit. I have had this happen with a couple cheaper fragrances. When I first got them they were quite harsh and unpleasant, but when I revisited them a few months later that harshness was gone. Sofia Love, though, that one I enjoyed right away.

[@ladydi7003]

I have the same problem with Sofia. There is something very sharp. Dont like it at all because of that. Imo Mademoiselle by Chanel is waaaay better

[@ggbice]

I found Sofia too sharp as well. You're right though as to having a frag settle and improve. Sometimes it works 🙋.

[@LuSlovakia]

I had Sofia and i found it somehow harsh and masculine :/ and the juice turned GREEN year after i first sprayed it O.O maybe i was sent old bottle:/

[@sherlcollins7011]

I just watched this video today , I have most of the fragrances you mentioned! I've been wanting more fall scents and I think guess seductive noir might be going in my cart soon! I've also been wanting angel muse but wasn't sure because I didn't care for the edt ....

[@SarahMayes]

The Angel Muse EDT has a passion fruit note in it that I don’t care for either so I definitely understand. The edp is all hazelnut chocolate and cream. I am wearing seductive noir today and it’s definitely a winner. 😍

[@sherlcollins7011]

@@SarahMayes awesome I am definitely going to get guess seductive noir!

[@vagelismihalis7426]

Sarah beautiful suggestions once again, thank you♥️ I don't have smell the rest but Angel muse can create strong memories

[@SarahMayes]

Yes it certainly can! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lovejones8041]

I love your videos first off. I think you have great taste in fragrances. You mentioned the truth, or dare naked, by Madonna. The original truth, or dare by Madonna is one of my all-time favorite fragrances. It’s discontinued though, and I’m trying to find something else that smells similar. Do you have any suggestions for me?

[@SarahMayes]

Hi there! Robert Piguet Fracas is very similar as I believe that is what she based Truth or Dare on. Also any of the Alexander McQueen fragrances in the clear round bottles with the studded caps if you can find them. ❤️

[@WinnieThaPoo92]

I just bought the Benetton Hot :D and what a coincidence, I am wearing Mia's Blend today!

[@SarahMayes]

💖💖💖

[@xochitlpv8849]

What a great roundup! Love it.

[@rubyhchau]

I have not watched your vid yet. But i must jump in to smash the like button for you bcuz you look absolutely Goddess today 😍😍 Ok will be back to watch your vid 🤗

[@SarahMayes]

Thank you love! So good to see you! 😍🙏🏻❤️

[@thegem4103]

Nice vid. You guys must have really cheap scents available, a nina ricci goes for around $90+ where i am, even a Beiber is round $30+ from what ive seen. My eyes always pop when i hear someone say i picked this up for around ten dollars 😂

[@SarahMayes]

Yes! We do have some inexpensive gems. Europe has the best selection of fragrances though, hands down. 😍

[@johncarloburton5611]

Great list Sarah !!

[@SarahMayes]

🥰🥰🥰

[@bobjolly7795]

Thank you so much for this video....really enjoyed it

[@cubbylevi1764]

Just an idea...beside each fragrance name in the description, could you maybe provide a fragrantica link to each one? Great video!

[@SarahMayes]

I definitely can! ❤️

[@pinkfabulous248]

Wow great video. I’ll be taking notes 💕💕

[@veenageorge59]

Zara Fields at Nightfall, rose gourmand, Mochi etc smells way expensive for the price. Also Love Mac perfumes.. 💝

[@almatoledo1608]

Splendid, thank you!!!!! Loved such unique choices!!!

[@616burberry]

Thanks for the video ... looking forward to you doing a collection video .. ❤️

[@Mathyouwhat]

Guess noir is something I keep grabbing for. Doesn't perform too long but it is a toilette after all. But I love the vanilla in it

[@kawaiitropix4837]

Great list. I only have Mia’s blend☺️

[@nuraamin936]

I’m enjoying your page and I’m adding all of your choices in my cart . You are so gorgeous by the way .

[@SarahMayes]

Thank you so much!! ☺️🙏🏻

[@brigittelehmann9749]

Great video greetings from the rainy netherlands

[@MsBarbara.651]

This was a great video. I have several of these already, but I did pause the video to go buy that Zara. LOL! 😁

[@SarahMayes]

It’s such a good one! I hope you love it too! 😍

[@janelevey3435]

Another great video!

[@daisysscents2167]

I do own Bennetton and chanel allure is forever in my wishlist(never smell it now) ! Now after you mentioned that they smells alike I gonna cross it in list coz allure is expensive..😊 tfs

[@jenniferlatifa1314]

This was a fun video and great idea too! 🥰😘😘

[@SarahMayes]

😘😘😘

[@pamelabrown8467]

Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@SarahMayes]

❤️❤️❤️

[@tristanmayor]

The united colors of Benetton Hot was my perfume during high school sadly it lasted for 30 minutes

[@ToniaAlex13]

Maybe you should retry it as it lasts for hours on my skin and clothes.

[@WickedWordzz]

I love Dossier fragrances. For a dupe house, they are sooooo good.

[@tristanmayor]

I saw a video yesterday saying that Zara Rose gourmand was a dupe for montale intense cafe. I think her name is Tommelise

[@soniamartin2729]

I have intense cafe from Montale, Roses&Vanilla from Mancera (they are both from Pierre Montale) and also have Rose Gourmand from Zara and it’s very similar to Roses&Vanilla NOT intense Cafe even in the dry drown have similar vibe,

[@SarahMayes]

I don’t have either but I have tested Intense cafe before and I don’t remember it smelling like Rose Gourmand. Rose Gourmand is a good one though and it smells like it could be a Montale. 😍

[@nila2779]

Did you cut your hair? It looks Great 👍 always enjoy your videos Sarah 💗... Still hope you Will show your whole collection one Day 🙈🙏

[@SarahMayes]

I haven’t cut it lately but thank you! A whole collection video is coming soon! 😍

[@nila2779]

@@SarahMayes yaay Will be fun to see 🙌🌸

[@pianistics3020]

Perfect video 👍🏼 thank you

[@almatoledo1608]

The Memo Fragrance... intrigued by your adoration!

[@PaolaBianka]

oh yess that Brocard !!! Such a bummer that it is only available in Russia... :(

[@slim1one]

Amazing video. So many fragrances on this list I want to get now but I put the video on pause to purchase the Brocard from my-Russian-goods on eBay. Oh and I discovered you just yesterday and also purchased Jessica Simpson Fancy for my daughter’s birthday in a couple of weeks (and an extra one for myself!). I’m in Canada and found it on perfumeonline.ca. Thanks for all the amazing reviews... I’m binge watching.

[@nw759]

Hot truly does smell like Allure, but it lasts for less than an hr on my skin.

[@redlikewineagain697]

Your videos create lemmings for me :-D But thank you for sharing these perfumes with us. I have written down a few of them ♥

[@CynthiaAva]

Naked is in my Top 10 for life. To me, there is nothing like it. It could definitely be niche. I adore it.

[@Thee.Lyoness]

Wow, you kind of look like a baddie with your tat and sleeveless tee. I love it! I loved Tribu from united colors of benneton back in the day!

[@SarahMayes]

Tribu was so good! I do wish they still made it. 😍

[@Stewonthestove]

Oh you did thank you❤

[@scentsiblesandi5913]

Great video

[@keerthiarun2703]

Good one!

[@elenasims3302]

Hi Sarah! I love watching your videos - they are very informative and presented so nicely and I really enjoy the way you describe the perfumes! I am Russian living in New Zealand and I was impressed to see a Brocard perfume in your collection! I would like to order perfumes from Brocard but as far as I know they only ship perfumes within Russia. How did you manage to arrange shipment to USA? I will highly appreciate your advise.Thanks!

[@SarahMayes]

Hi Elena! I found a Russian seller on eBay and they shipped it to me. 😍 the sellers name is best-Russian-goods. ❤️

[@elenasims3302]

@@SarahMayes Thank you very much Sarah! I will try to find the seller!👍😍

[@singerstylistjennifer1654]

Sad, but got my very first Coco Mad EDP bottle and the perfume cream and it only lasts 2 hours..... meanwhile Sofia last 10+ hours! 200$ vs 25$...... wow..... eye opening!

[@SarahMayes]

So true! Chanel has really gone downhill. 😭

[@12z34z]

I agree!! I couldn’t smell anything after four hours. So now I put on Sophia first and I spray Coco EDP on top (I think really only to make my brain feel better about spending so much money on the Coco EDP!)

[@Adhara740]

Have you tried Mancera - Lovely Garden? I really loved this. It’s probably the only one I like by them.

[@SarahMayes]

I haven’t smelled that one yet. ❤️

[@Adhara740]

@@SarahMayes I think you might like that one

[@ninafarhadi]

I m just wondering what do you do with all open perfumes?

[@Stewonthestove]

It would be so great if KZbin perfume reviewers would time stamp each perfume because sometimes that’s all your interested in. ❤

[@chinami6534]

Well I think for that people have Fragrantica. Like if you just want clean review of 1 frag just go to Fragrantica for an easy review. I think it is nice that youtubers don't always cater to the quick pace click culture for people with short attention spans.

[@oyinade84]

@spacecatE - don’t be a lazy bone & do the time stamp yourself 🙄

[@Sarasapien]

Hey Sarah, have you reviewed Guess for women by Guess (the one with the pink juice, and silver G)? I remember it was super popular in high school, and I never could afford it, but I recently bought a brand new bottle, unopened, and when I sprayed it - it gave me raisin vibes, which was a huge disappointment. The dry down is nice but I'm still getting those whiffs here and there...not sure if my bottle was old but I expected it to be nicer, based on its notes. Let me know!

[@SarahMayes]

Hi Sarah! I haven’t tried that one but I will try to get my nose on it and let you know. ❤️

[@Sarasapien]

@@SarahMayes thanks Sarah :)

[@CH-pp2sg]

Hi Sarah, loved the video. When I started Watching the benetton comments I was reminded of Armani si Eau Di parfum, I think it's identical smelling to Nicole scherzinger Day perfume in silver bottle, if anyone likes si they should try this, you can buy it in UK in savers. X

[@rheajadhav2548]

You look pretty with your hair down

[@SarahMayes]

Thank you! ❤️

[@baltimorebigman5999]

It was great thank you so much I wrote all of them down want to make some great Christmas gift

[@SarahMayes]

I am so glad you enjoyed!! ☺️🙏🏻

[@denisegarcia3890]

Love you! Watch you before bed.

[@SarahMayes]

Thank you so much!!

[@saltiemaepringle6685]

I had Benetton hot way back when I was maybe 13 I’m almost 50 now I can’t believe it is still in production

[@SarahMayes]

It is an oldie but a goodie!

[@sparklyunicorn5431]

Wow thanks for sharing! I really want to order that perfume from Russia lol, can you share with me the seller you got it from? Thank you!!!

[@SarahMayes]

The sellers name is best-Russian-goods. ❤️

[@sparklyunicorn5431]

@@SarahMayes thank you, love your videos!

[@marisolsantana5449]

What is that russian perfume smell like?! I am curious, as you said is one of your favorites in your collection😁

[@SarahMayes]

Hi Marisol! To me it smells like bergamot tea and lemon cookies. 😍

[@demi-minwi3063]

Will you ever do a give away to your subscribers ?

[@applesofheaven]

How did you order the Brocard fragrance? I’d love to try it out and it sounds amazing

[@SarahMayes]

Hi there! I ordered mine on eBay. 😍

[@jaimewu4906]

Have you tried any of the other Sylvaine Delacourtes? Not a huge fan of vanilla but like neroli and am looking at her collection

[@SarahMayes]

I have tried all of them and they really are all lovely. Definitely check out the orange blossom discovery kit. It’s only $10 and you get a $15 off coupon with your order so you can get a full bottle for reasonable if you fall in love with any of them. ❤️🥰

[@eaudenikita2641]

I had the Bennetton mens cologne Cold and it smelled expensive too

[@SarahMayes]

I need to pick that up! ❤️

[@sweetsimpleslowlife2709]

I’m curious about The Key and which exactly Ouai scent does it resemble? I love the wave spray fragrance from Ouai. Also, what’s the performance like for Key? Thank you for sharing your thoughts. 😍🙏

[@SarahMayes]

Hi there! I not sure what Ouai fragrance The Key smells like but if I overspray it will last the entire day on me. ❤️🥰🙏🏻

[@sweetsimpleslowlife2709]

@@SarahMayes I see, thank you so much🌹🌻

[@jessicajohnston9277]

I recently ordered MAC Velvet Teddy off Ebay; I'd been wanting it for a long time, since reading somewhere it had honey notes. I had NO IDEA that it's almost an exact dupe for TF Tobacco Vanille. Having never smelled the OG, I had ordered 2 other dupes from Oakcha and Arome of TFTV and unfortunately I did not like either one! All 3 are the same to me and unfortunately I cannot stand any of them! I tried and tried again to no avail. I know it's probably unpopular for saying I hate it but I really tried and I just can't!

[@SarahMayes]

I totally understand! 🥰❤️

[@marisolsantana5449]

Do you prefer rose absolute over lextase?!☺️ i am trying to get one of this line i only have the Caresse of this line, which is exquisite so classy in my opinion

[@SarahMayes]

I have that one in my cart as we speak. I am glad you let me know it’s good! ❤️🥰

[@marisolsantana5449]

@@SarahMayes i am sure your going to like it! It smells elegant to me🌸🌹

[@marisolsantana5449]

@@SarahMayes do you have l’extase? I am wondering how diffrent from rose absolute is

[@marykantor4692]

Sarah, does ‘Hot’ last?

[@SarahMayes]

Hi Mary! It is okay, I would say 4-6 hours.

[@tahminchy2185]

I have guess seductive original one. should I buy guess seductive nior? are they same fragrance?

[@SarahMayes]

Hi there! I haven’t tried the original so I am not sure how similar they are. ❤️🥰

[@lidia8481]

Oh Great idea for video:) greetings:)

[@bmcdonald7303]

I was able to find a small bottle for 12 at tj max or Marshall’s. It reminds me of Shalimar. I’ve not smelled any of the mon guerlains so I’m certain if it’s similar to my nose.

[@ToniaAlex13]

I love hot! Got it from your video

[@ToniaAlex13]

Funny thing is Hot came out before Allure, so who duped who in this case, lol

[@SarahMayes]

Right? I think a lot of the time these big houses dupe the little guys. ❤️

[@BlestinTexas24]

I want the notes!

[@ednaquintana6201]

Hi Sarah. I have a Brockard fragrance by the name of Franca ferreting Gelato that took a long to arrive and it must have come from Russia. I am disappointed in it as I thought it would smell like gelato ice cream and it has a vanilla scent and I hardly use it. I don’t know if I spelled Brockard right.

[@StayVivacious]

Did you have to go in store to get the Zara fragrances?

[@SarahMayes]

I was able to order everything online.

[@StayVivacious]

Sarah Mayes the Zara ones are completely sold out 🤕

[@SarahMayes]

Oh no!! I hope they re stock soon! 💗

[@janetn9942]

What’s the throw like on the Guess Noir perfume ? I’m afraid I’ll buy it and use it and Not be able to smell it on me 10 Min later … I bought Sophia and while it’s nice the staying power is just not there . It’s totally mediocre at best I like to smell the fragrance on me as I wear it

[@SarahMayes]

Some people say that it lasts forever on them. I got about 4 hours out of the guess perfume. I think it just depends on your body chemistry. 🙏🏻

[@Elly2005.]

Nina ricci extase rose Absolute Is similar with shaghaf oud Swiss arabian?

[@SarahMayes]

No, not in my opinion. 😍

[@zazzygirl21]

Whats the sillage for beneton hot??

[@SarahMayes]

On me it’s decent. It’s not a skin scent but you aren’t going to be smelled from 6ft away either. You will have a nice little cloud. 💖

[@ro.m1005]

Korloff Majestic Tuberose is being sold in Jordan for almost 54.9 JDs ( close to 77.3 USD ) 😨

[@SarahMayes]

Oh no! 😭 That is too expensive.

[@Danit.Talkscentswithme]

I just saw that guess seductive noir at Marshall’s, I didn’t get it because I knew nothing about it. Does it last?

[@SarahMayes]

I haven’t given it a full wear test yet but it seems like it’s going to be a good one. I will wear ur and update you guys in a what I wore last week video. 😍

[@Danit.Talkscentswithme]

Sarah Mayes 👏❤️

[@Habibi_7218]

Hey gorgeous 💕💕💕💕

[@SarahMayes]

Hey you!! 😍❤️😍❤️