Top 10 Niche Fragrances for Life

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A heartfelt gratitude to Sebastian for being a wonderful source of knowledge and inspiration. He has been a great contributor to the fragrance community.

[@SONICE69]

@Exotic Scents: Dude, you’re an absolute GENIUS when it comes to fragrances.... I’m kicking myself now that I only discovered you in the last few months. I saw your face and the titles of your vids in the past, but I was a typic naive Westerner who was content to just stick with the ones I know and feel comfortable watching...... Silly me😳😠.........m but lucky me now👏👍🏼

[@mayankagarwal7245]

The way you speak, your accent and not to forget your obsession for perfumes speaks volume about your personality! The best influencer on KZbin that I have come across!!

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Great selections for sure. The Areej Le Dore line is surely complex.

[@anjudevera58]

The two fragrance guru in one channel. wow

[@wutru3142]

Satish Sutar Except for when they poop on the beach..

[@BilalBrown]

That bottle named Sadeen is in the shape of the Kaaba in Mecca (ASQ is based in Saudi Arabia). Sadeen means curtain/veil in Arabic.

[@MrSillage]

I was THRILLED when Sebastian tagged you. I knew you would come out with an EXCEPTIONAL list! 🙌🎆👍👍

[@MrSillage]

Exotic Scents I know. That was awesome too. I just put out mine, but I may have included some lesser known indie houses but my heart couldn't allow my to not include them in my "lifetime" scents. I 100%agree with what you said.... I would've much preferred to put 30 on the list. I'm REALLY intrigued to try Diaghilev! Actually, a website here has it for around half price. I'm SO SO close to pulling the trigger! Much respect, my friend!🙏🙌

[@MrSillage]

Exotic Scents I will DEFINITELY take your suggestions into consideration as you are someone I highly *HIGHLY* respect! All the best to you, Sir!

[@MrSillage]

Mr. Shlock that is just so so adorable that you just follow me around. Thank you!😉👍👍

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Thank you so much for doing this. Finally checking it out now! :)

[@cizcalodiablopanzon]

I love the way you describe every fragrance,, you're so passionate about it. you Make feel as if I am right there in front of you smelling them.! Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@87linceed]

Exotic Scents another greeting from mexico also, great review my friend! Gracias a ti amigo

[@brian95240]

Diaghilev is a favorite of mine. Hearing your description of it was satisfying. Thank you for your expertise sir. I have so many more of your videos to view.

[@ishya5657]

My list is growing longer and longer! All perfumes sound beautiful the way you explain them! Thank you PG!

[@essentialaromasbeauty7299]

Ishya hii

[@olfactoryodyssey5359]

I agree you are the connoisseur of the connoisseurs! Great knowledge and descriptions. There are many reviewers out there who review just for the sake of reviewing but I can tell you are passionate about every ingredient that goes in the making of the perfume you love. Hope you get many more subscribers. I'm glad to have found your channel! keep up the great job!

[@barbietimmermans4141]

I won the eBay auction on Xerjoff Nio. This must be very hard to find. I’m sooo happy, thanks for reviews 👍👍👍

[@tayyabpirzada146]

Great choices. My top 10 fragrances of all time are: Bowling Green by Geoffrey Beene, Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme, Mugler Cologne, Mancera Lemon Line, Nautica Voyage, Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford, Bond No. 9 Eau de New York (best neroli fragrance ever imo), Tom Ford for Men Extreme, Hermes Ambre Narguile, and Chanel's Platinum Egoiste. Honourable mention goes to Kalemat and Kalemat Black by Arabian Oud, Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man (Aventus clone), and Lady Gaga Eau de Gaga (Tom Ford Azure Lime clone).

[@AmitSharma-cg7qr]

Five years down the line I aspire to understand some of the fragrances you mentioned in this list Nikhil Bhai. My nose is untrained to understand the complexities of some of the fragrances mentioned. I have saved this video will keep an eye on it and try to acquire some of the fragrances you have mentioned.

[@adnanafzal6753]

Really great video. Your every video has bunch of things to learn. Love them all ❤️

[@___1980.]

Truly the epitome of perfumes buddy! Love the video, so glad you put my favorite and top designer Roja, he is in my opinion the Top the fragrance world, he is the Stefano Ricci and Kiton in the suit world of fragrances, I’ve gotta try Russian Oud though would love to get my nose on this one ☝🏼, thank you for putting the list together 🤝

[@lavantebassett9620]

One of my favorite reviewers!!!! Keep up the magnificent work

[@PurePwnzors]

Nikhil, another wonderful video! Oud Zen is my absolute favorite oud fragrance. I wish Russian Adam would have produced more than 100 bottles.

[@rafeek13]

Your videos are a delight to watch!! Awesome and rare perfume related info in almost all of them. You are The Perfume Guru brother Nikhil 👍🏻😊 Thanks for taking out so much time out from your busy schedule for we perfume lovers.

[@arshirshad777]

We want to see yur whole perfumes collection.. M sure everyone ll love watching it.. Pls do it..

[@finneganmwape1723]

Subscribed! always enjoyed your take on fragrances. Keep the good content coming!

[@AdvocateSriVidya]

The ones am currently using PRADA BURBERRY BRIT BULGARI AMETHYST VERSACE BRIGHT CRYSTAL ISSEY MIYAKE But the ones I get most complimented for, is Versace bright crystal.

[@rajinndorsinghsaroya9]

try miss dior and gucci flora

[@taffyj531]

Really enjoyed this video. It's like taking a master class in niche perfumery. I've recently discovered Areej Le Dore and am in love with Indolis. A sample of Russian Oud is on its way though! Thank you for the education!

[@shant57575]

Taffy J Have u sampled the Russian oud?..

[@taffyj531]

Yes, I have! Extraordinary and beautiful.

[@ChildofGodforevr]

I discovered Areej Le Dore too late :( and I too would love to find Indolis to buy or even a sample . But ppl are not sharing, and if I do find anyone to sell me a bottle, they want 5 times what they paid. It makes me sad, I always share my perfumes with anyone who asks, and I have a great Niche collection .

[@adnanafzal6753]

I have been using Fendi Life Essence for almost 15 years on daily basis. Its simply an essence of life. Classic ❤️

[@theoptimistever648]

Hello Nikhil, Thanx for the great informative videos and awareness about Oud. Bro I have a question and really need your sincere and honest opinion about it .. In 2004, I was in Denver Colorado USA in a mosque called Masjid Noor for Friday prayer .. In the entire masjid bigger hall there was a heavenly smell that I can’t describe in words honestly speaking .. I was looking around that where it was coming from but it was everywhere .. Then an Arab man looked at me and probably guessed that I was in search of smell .. he came to me and asked me like what I was looking for .. I told him there is a real good smell and it’s unbelievable but I don’t know who was wearing.. to cut the story short, He told me that it was him who was wearing that special Oud that mostly royal family wear or use it but unfortunately I did not ask the name of it and that was my big mistake .. however he put a little on my shirt that and you will be surprised that I had that amazing smell on my shirt for months since I was not washing it just for that heavenly smell .. And since then I tried many Oud in hunt of that one including Ensar Oud samples .. Oud samples from lickyscent and eBay and some were quite expensive but to be honest nothing really matched or got closer to what that Arab guy was wearing .. and nothing impressed me so far to be very honest ... It was the most appealing one I had ever sensed in my life .. I am a big fan of Oud but that kind of Oud only what the Arab guy had used .. Just to give you little idea so it will be easy for you .. in designer Perfume brands I somehow liked bond no 9 Oud and Oud bergamot from jo malone but they are still far behind than that one .. I did not like Tom Ford one though. I am therefore just wondering if you will have any idea what that Arab guy could have used ? Since you are the most expert one on Oud stuff I have seen for so far .. It was a kind of fragrance that I wanted to smell more, inhale more and it made me wonder or curious to breath more and more that day and it was literally a heavenly smell in the whole masjid .. And since then, I m in search of that masterpiece but no luck so far .. If based on your true experience, you could have guessed my flavor and choice, could please share with me any of the two names that you think could Match or could be the identical in smell to that Arab guy Oud .. I would highly appreciate bro and will be certainly waiting for your kind reply in this regard .. much appreciated bro. Thanks

[@deep_z]

after reading this even i cant control my urge to know which one it was. If you find out then please let me know too! Thanks

[@AhmedRaza-lh4oj]

Bhai - a small suggestion. Like other videos - perhaps put the perfumes you mention on the information of the video.... Excellent compositions bro

[@MursalinAkram]

Hi Nikhil, It would be highly appreciated if you add the mentioned perfume, attar list in the description. BTW keep it up & love you bro.

[@janice7425]

You’re the best. Another great video. Thanks.

[@nadari09]

Fantastic video brother. As always you are the best

[@markusuerschels1455]

Big list full of niche gems, Nikhil. Did some research about Darkwood Forrest Apothecary Vetiver; maybe it's today available under the brand Floracent: Apothecary Florascent - Vetyver (also contains Haitian Vetiver)?! ✌🙄

[@timothyjohn9412]

Great review brother.. I got 24 hrs plus on Enigma.. smelled it on my shirt this morning after a full 24 hours..

[@ZachyB98]

Idk why but I don’t smell any musk from Inverno Russo. I do from Russian Musk, but nothing from Inverno. I just get a heavy dose of Osmanthus and other floral smells. I don’t think it’s challenging at all, but then again I didn’t think Russian Oud was challenging at all either. My friend finally got the balls to say to me “dude I’m sorry but you’ve been stinking all day” while I was wearing Russian Oud😂😂😂(love Russian Oud btw)

[@MD9697]

Delighted to know about some quality niche fragrances nikhil bhai. Would you suggest me an affordable night time/cold weather fragrance in affordable range which can get most compliments. Best of these? 1. Rasasi daarej 2. Burberry london 3. Jaipur pour homme 4. Ajmal khofooq Do suggest if any other better than these three in this range. Looking forward.

[@friendmeanimran]

Nikhil bahi bohot sy perfumes ka Muje pta nai tha thanks for information. My favorite Qafia 2 by ajmal Aqua di gio profumo La nuit de l'homme Amber pimente by ajmal Dunhill icon silver Narciso Rodriguez for him EDT Hatkora wood by ajmal Dahan al oud bakhoor khas & muqalad Creed Viking Tam Dao Or b bohot sy Han 😁

[@pluto1251]

Surprise that Safari Extreme is not in your list.

[@gunmetal2445]

Fantastic list Nikhil! If I had to only keep one fragrance for life, it would probably be my previous sandalwood oils. Back to the basics :D

[@holytat358]

Wonderful! Very knowledgeable and fine videos. I travel with my husband and discovered gorgeous arabic and Indian fragrance house on Champs Elysees on Paris. I got the Kalemat and Lamsa but I would like please you recommend a niche and clean smell fragance. Thank you very much. Congratulations for your wonderful channel

[@hamidD2222]

Amazing review as usual. I have few notes and would like to hear your opinion. I'm surprised not to see mefisto on your list of summer perfumes. I have been looking for a good patchouli perfume, since most of those I tried smell very medicinal, so mon patchouli sounds like a good alternative, I own one of Ramon monegal perfumes but I have not worn it enough to draw enough conclusions. Did you try oud 36 night ?, it seems like an excellent high end perfume from a very reputable house. Regarding pineapple note, did you try Almas from boadicea the victorious? It's more masculine than aventus, it's very woody and very well made. I suggest you try that brand.

[@kallolmistry]

best perfume reviewer

[@ChildofGodforevr]

I can’t do 10 either. I barely managed to get down to 100. So I managed to keep only 100 Niche for life. It was VERY hard. I could not do 10 only. I really couldn’t . But I do need to slow down and stop buying.

[@ChildofGodforevr]

Ok I have now decided to do only 135 for life. I own hundreds but after careful consideration, I finally came down to 135.. That’s it, I really can’t do any less. Only because I can’t do without any of these, they’re all so different and I love them all. . Most are Niche and/or unique and rare. A few are discontinued and can’t be found anywhere at any price. Some are first original formulations. So u see why I can’t let them go . Now as for Diaghilev, I’m not impressed. I’ve smelt similar and better scents. Overpriced for no reason, just like most Roja. I love Areej and I consider this great complex perfumery, but not Roja. But I do have and love Roja Amber AOUD. But that’s it. I own Roja Elysium extrait and I used to love it but now I just find it too masculine and boring . It’s like I smell it everywhere. I can’t stand it anymore.

[@kyzak2651]

One of the best lists i've seen hats off to u brother. My favorits are actually similar to urs like enigma and tuscan leather which i replaced with rasasi la yuqawam and xejoff nio renissance and naxos with the execptions of areej le dor because i cant find it.

[@davidsonnow]

Nikhil. What i like about this video is that you have a nice mix of designer, attar and niche brands like russian adam!

[@brainemilden115]

One of the top best reviewers period! I loved your videos on musk and I would personally be interested in hearing more about things in the range of kiehls original musk, which is a scent that resonates with me takes me right back to childhood. I just want to know what it is in there that it is comprised of. What kinds of musk like I guess probably some galaxolide but what others.

[@hasib1625]

Beautiful list and descriptions my Bro Great job✌🏻

[@davidsonnow]

Loved your reaction to Tuscan leather!

[@asa9268]

You look charismatic and mafia like when u keep your moustache bro..fantastic content u do have as always bro

[@eldavis3084]

You look better with facial hair bro! Thanks for the vid

[@realrohitupadhyay]

Two years down the line, still one of the best review on niche fragrances

[@FragranceView]

Try out Britania by Roja, it's very well blended.. I liked the most from the brand. Great list!

[@Comfortinscents]

I'm loving my sample of this plus a Parfum 51 sample.

[@StormFalcon61]

FragranceView routine house not worth it

[@TheMohanBhardwaj]

Thanks a lot Bhai.. was waiting for your video. Amazing list 👍🏻😊

[@pstfm]

Your reviews are the best on KZbin, that's a fact. No sponsors, no ads: that's how they should be. I recently discovered Roja: apart from those you talked about (and I purchased, after your recommendations) what do you think of some others? Scandal? 51? Fetish...? Cheers, F.

[@sherlocknoseranju]

Very very strong list brother, as you said you wanted to include more than just 10 for top niches, I wanted to see a bigger list from you and I just wanted to hear your opinion about MFK’s especially grand soir which I really love.. Awaiting more from you and please share your Instagram handle also... Thanks a lot ...

[@iangascoyne4274]

Very interesting, and as I am new to fragrance collecting I have not many , and do not know really what I am looking for .. but am quite obsessed with it all. I love Armani - pour homme (original) . I got some samples .. ysl La nuit de l’homme - which is impressive but ultimately just too much , too overpowering. And Encre noir (Lalique) which is okay. And I like Eros flame , I like all the Versace ones but they’re a bit one dimensional. I like Joop , and am interested in Joop Homme wild, which sounds great. In fact I might buy everything by Joop . As you can see, I’ve no idea really , but Thankyou , I enjoy your videos very much . God bless you . Peace . Ian

[@BabyCarT00N]

I love you .. Try : Vanille havane les indemodables A couer desert marocain Psychedelique- jovoy Enigma - roja Areej la dore- oud zhen Alexandria 2 by xerjoff

[@kuo_uo9039]

Nice and informative review with a personal preference touch. Thanks so much for your time. Naif

[@dkalbryte5715]

I love niche/artisnal/indie brands. I *do not* buy mall fragrances as they all smell the same. I am sensitive to ISO E Super. I love animalic/leathery/dark/oud scents touched with amber. Unfortunately the IFRA has been too stringent with oakmoss etc. When I hear the term "reformulation" I cringe because I know it won't be what it was. There are so many vloggers doing MEH videos but I hapoened upon your channel and was very impressed with you ( and I am very picky lol ) so thank you. I will subscribe😉 Have you ever tried La Via del Profumo? He's amazing Areej le Doré is da bomb omg. Love love. Glad you included that one. I love when I wear something unusual and people stop and say " damn what *are* you wearing?". When I am in the mall the SAs stand by and ask if you want to smell- I pass!! Lots are just top notes that disappear in 5 minutes. Basenotes last.

[@dkalbryte5715]

@@nikhilsfrags yes, we do!! Niche is the way to go. Before i found Kafka, I thought that even Creed was the only brand that was the most expensive brand to buy but then I started researching *niche* and was bown away with the plethora of brands, that to me, that really piqued my interest. Discovered K's blog and down the rabbit hole I went. Kafka is just so thorough and devotes so much of her time to.really, really doing in-depth reviews. Plus she tries to answer all questions in detail. Most voggers/vloggers rarely do. I can't extole her love of fine fragrances enough. She's helped me out more than I could have ever expected. The problem.with my ocd is that like the kid in the proverbial candy shop. I must sample, if not purchase full bottles sometimes blind buys based on her reviews alone such as Kalemat! Delving into Arabic 'fumes is so vast that I get lost but a good lost. I love the Zahras site. Nothing worse than buying a meh mall frag and having everyone else smelling the same. I used to think that cologne was strictly for men and parfum for women, but edps are for men too because of the higher perfume oils. Unisex too. I still prefer middle to masc on the range chart. Your tastes are the same as mine so I subscribed to your channel as I'm not interested in hearing about Chanels or Sport flankers of Polo. Meh. Sorry for the long winded comment bro. Just wanted to say thank you for your freakin awesome reviews. Keep em coming!!😊

[@WaftsfromTheLoft]

Fantastic list, and I'd certainly pick the same number 1!

[@ganeshshenoy1062]

Nikhil I think U should design a app on phone wherein a user could choose a fragrance based on brand/price/ occassion. This you could liaise with brands and create a unique platform where it's a win win for everyone I reckon. Please give it a thought 😄

[@RuthMejiaRM]

I need to discover Areej le Dore, great video! I would love to try that Apothecary Vetiver ! And Russian Oud

[@rajeshmehta2005]

Hey Nikhil , nice one. As usual

[@banzaiburger9589]

Curious if this list is what you would choose if asked today?

[@samratjpatil]

By the subscriber count you're way too underrated my friend. I think one's gotta start twirling and banging head into the wall to get the counts up high. Just kidding. Keep up the great work!

[@friendmeanimran]

Kafi perfumes ap ki videos dekh kr lieay Han or her perfume bohot Acha nikla hai ap real main mere guru ho thanks a lot bro love u

[@coolashish2008]

I m also wondering... Their r no name of safari extreme., 😇bt happy with honest opinion

[@shashwatprakash3590]

Sir please aa jaeye wapas .....you represent india here

[@doctorwho01]

Nice one again brother! Btw where do you buy your niche ones from?

[@doctorwho01]

Exotic Scents thank you so much for your time brother

[@jaiwantsinghverma]

I love you man , I hope if only you were my childhood friend !

[@dildarsyngentabwl]

Dear i had been ur fan from some days. Nice description of Ittars and fragrances. Plz also describe Indian Darbar ittar also called Cobra

[@DaniyaAhmad]

Are you going to do a review of the Jo Malone colognes ? Looking forward to seeing that

[@elainebines6803]

I adored the original je reviens worth perfume in small blue glass bottle - what would be similar?

[@SONICE69]

Exotic, are you saying the Zegna’s Haitian Vetiver is crappy…?!?! Curious, because I own 4 others from the line: Mandarin, Neroli, Bergamot & Iris.... Gimme your thoughts.....

[@mhsidibe1]

Please come back to English fragrance review

[@M8308678259]

Sir plz make a video on which kind of perfumes are best to use for sweaty person

[@balkbgboy]

another great video bhai...:)

[@nevillemunro7573]

I have drifted away from perfumes in favour of pure oud oil and attars , but i have a similar top ten to you, we seem to have similar tastes and i value your opinion. Have you tried fragrances from Krigler in particular Established Cognac 66 and Lovely Patchouli classic 55 and also Oud for Highness 75?

[@Kologne]

Always good and different. Great list.

[@smartass11225]

Back to the old name exoticscents 😊👍

[@shobhitkhajuria7464]

wow video bro,i think this video is gona get me into niche perfumes but quite expensive yaar (haha).Are the newer tom ford's formulations weaker(and probably different)?Like of TL and TV and others too.planing to buy.

[@shobhitkhajuria7464]

Exotic Scents oka

[@0670kitty]

Which attar smell very sweeter and stay long on your skin for long hours ... please advise

[@letsbfriends19]

If you had to suggest an attar to be bought from Bahrain that I would for surely like what would you pick?Not from the list is welcome.I already have ajmals 1001 nights and kind of like it.

[@abdelhakimessaadi9577]

Hi doctor. I am interested to know if your list is still the same

[@Agnelum1]

23:05 My introduction to niche fragrances and the fragrance that made me actually pay attention to the differences in perfumes was also Tuscan Leather. I'd love to smell the original because even though I've only experienced the "reformulated" version and think it's spectacular I wonder about the one that started it all. What's going on with the channel name changes though?? It's confusing.

[@masumkhan4040]

Hello Nikhil. Happy Eid! BTW great list

[@charlesbey602]

I enjoyed your presentation.

[@ramu1741]

Good review sir ... i like david off cool water very much n any musk blends ....

[@luisromerogarcia4539]

Bro we need to see the perfumes more please

[@open4meandu]

Bhai it's surprising kalimat black didn't qualified

[@navassn8183]

Please write down the 10 perfumes in comment box

[@ummehinda7877]

Great video again bhai sorry for late reply and comment as busy With ramzan. define frags ingredients in a simple way for us to understand, and can go on and on and on...hehe

[@rishabhpatel9584]

I want to buy original perfumes. Especially armaf, rasasi and mont blanc. Where i cant get original perfumes online? Reply ASAP. Thank you

[@akshaymagdum1356]

Sir please give us more information about low cost beautiful perfumes. We are mostly looking for it.

[@bhaumikgupta]

Good job..keep it up.

[@barbietimmermans4141]

I’m looking for a fragrance called Paradisio. Can anyone help? I bought it in the Middle East 30+ years ago. It’s in a black bottle. I will pay of course. Thanks

[@sandeepjoshi660]

Fantastic video.

[@MrNitishDixit]

Wow. Nice. I will try to get it all 😍😍😍

[@binoybcompany2012]

Amazing review bro

[@anushree7609]

Pretty professional words good for knowledgeable people what abt common as me who simply want to smell good so explain sm simple language.

[@sydgia01]

Excellent video and choices. I wish I could get Oud Zen😥

[@arpitpanwar3475]

sir kindly mention also that where to buy these perfumes..

[@baidyalipu]

Hi Nikhil.. your reviews have been very informative and inspiring. I have tried a few after viewing your perfume reviews. Thank you! My cousin will be coming from Doha, any recommendations that I can opt from Doha. I have tried Rasasi La yuqawam and Hawas so far, liked both.

[@Ei3P]

Very good video.. very informative