Oil Perfumery Review: Tom Ford, Initio, Kilian, Memo, Le Labo and Guerlain Dupes

[@VeronicaSays]

Correction on this video: Oud Minerale is, apparently, still sold. Thank you.

[@ScentSiblingsDotCA]

Yay! Oil Perfumery! I also find that they as you say, "develop as they settle." My experience is that they can't be the same because they're oil and not alcohol but, so they are "same...but different." But they are great for layering like you say. :) And they're SUPER in hair and in the diffuser etc. I don't understand Kilian yet. Working on it! It's so fun to watch someone experience the same thing that I've experienced. I'm so glad you like them! The Side Effect sounds lovely.

[@VeronicaSays]

I'm glad I "revisited" the scents as the time passed during filming so as not to be too hasty in my judgment. I agree - they are the same but different. It's important for people to remember that that company says the scents are "inspired by" the original and never claim to be complete dupes. Helps to temper expectations! 💖💖💖

[@Joss-Jane]

Great reviews, Veronica!!! I love my OilPerfumery oils (the Love Don't Be Shy dupe is gorgeous!)😍😍😍

[@VeronicaSays]

Awesome! I will check that one out! 🥰

[@boogiepimp78]

Love Oil Perfumery! I also use them somewhat as samples so if I really love one of them , I'll have an idea on whether or not to get the actual scent. I've heard many say that some of them are the same as the actual scents, like Vert Malachite and Rouge Malachite. Great way to get familiar with them.

[@VeronicaSays]

Yes I am definitely adding the Rouge Malachite to my cart! I feel the same way about getting the general idea of what the scent is like. Thanks for watching! 🥰🥰🥰

[@MarcelenaTheresa]

All of your vids are popping up !!! I’m here for them all ✨🙌🏾✨💞

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you!! Isn't that weird how old videos will all of a sudden flood the feed?

[@kaytigrant4527]

I love layering tobacco vanille with bitter peach and also Lost Cherry- yum . It gives depth. I just love it for layering. Needs to be cold or cool out, though.

[@VeronicaSays]

Ooooh yes, that combo sounds AMAZING!

[@ThePaisleyDispatcher]

I've been hearing a lot about Oil Perfumery and after watching this video I want to try a few frags from this company. Another great video Veronica; keep them coming!

[@VeronicaSays]

Hello my lovely! Yes, definitely worth checking out a few. Reasonably priced too so no big risk. 🥰🥰🥰

[@sacredsiren]

I had a pretty good experience with Oil Perfumery, but sometimes I find the projection to be low, as is the case with many oils. Sometimes even if the opening is off, the dry down is ok... overall the quality and value was pretty nice for what I spent. I will sometimes layer them under scents that I find under-performing and it does help anchor the fragrance. If you are into Tom Ford Tabacco Vanille and want something quite close that performs really well (better than the OG for me) I would recommend Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco. It is a little spicier in the opening, but the dry down is super close to TF, and it has nuclear projection and longevity.

[@VeronicaSays]

You are so right - these help to "anchor" fragrances. I love almost anything Tom Ford (not all) and do own the Amber Oud series from Al Haramain. LOVE the Tobacco one. Love all three, really. Quite lovely. Thanks so much for watching! 🥰

[@GBFragrances]

Great video Veronica🤗 I’ve heard great things about Oil Perfumery and the quality of their products. Thanks for sharing!💖💖🌹

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Giselle! Thank you for watching! These are great for layering or even for travel or mixing with lotions.

[@shajaunalinnen3373]

I love them. Currently own impressions of...REPLICA BY THE FIREPLACE, BLACK ORCHID, COCO MAD, PORTRAIT OF A LADY ...PREVIOUSLY OWNED THE BK540 ...ALL ARE THE BOMB! TRY THEIR SISTER COMPANY OAKCHA FOR THE EXTRAIT STRENGTH PERFUME IMPRESSIONS. THEY ARE THE BOMB!

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Shajauna! Thank you! I will check out Oakcha for sure. How is the Black Orchid impression?

[@shajaunalinnen3373]

Its good with oil perfumery. Very decent. I prefer sprays so I use the oil as a base and spray with the Dossier impression of it.

[@CailBail99]

Oil perfumery oils are definitely not all made equally - their Black Orchid impression is the strongest projection and lasting power among allll their oils I have tried. Goodness, I only need a tiiiiiny Dab on each arm with that one, or it’s too much for me. With a lot of the other oil perfumery impressions, I can draw squiggly lines with the rollerball on my skin lol, and it’s never too much, but Black Orchid? No damn way lol

[@VeronicaSays]

@@CailBail99 wow! 😁 I love Black Orchid too. 🤯

[@farheenbusinessofbeauty3238]

I didn’t have a great experience with my oil perfumery fragrances. They smelled cheapy to me on the skin, but they bloomed when I put them in my room oil diffuser. They make amazing room fragrances but don’t translate on the skin well.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Farheen, aw too bad they didn't work out for you. At least you found another use for them! 👌👍

[@princesshoneydrizzle]

i watched this vid cus of the title but i subscribe bcus of her personality omg im a fan

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Kelly!! Awww thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed the content and my quirkiness. 😊😊😊

[@alid2724]

They have a sister company called oakcha who makes dupe too ( extrait de parfum version) . From them I have sinful which is a dupe for Tom Ford lost cherry. I don’t like it at all . I also have cherry delight from be layered which is also a dupe for lost cherry. They both smell the same . So I think that their formulation is pretty similar to the real thing. I have sweven which is dupe for BR540 . It smells like intense version of cloud by Ariana Grande. It last a long time too.

[@VeronicaSays]

I have heard of Oakcha but didn't realize it was a sister company. Kind of like Be Layered and Alexandria are sister companies! I love the original Lost Cherry - haven't tried any dupes. Too bad you don't like the dupes, but sounds like the BR540 dupe worked for you.

[@kaytigrant4527]

I have been collecting these, too! My favorite right now is Intense Cafe. I also like Bitter Peach, Rolling in Love, Back in Black, Love don’t be shy, Golden Sands. I am disappointed in some of them, too, like Straight to Heaven really fell flat in my opinion. I could go on and on... I have a lot! Thanks for your review! Could you do a follow up for a more in-depth/complete review of your favorites/recommendations and what to avoid, please? 💯❤️

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Kayti!! Yes, they are not as universally amazing as some pretend they are, but there are some great ones in the bunch. I would love to do a follow up video - maybe sometime this fall or winter. Thank you! I need to try some of the ones you mentioned above.

[@kaytigrant4527]

@@VeronicaSays that would be amazing! I’ve thought of doing some reviews, also. Mainly because I’ve spent so much money on ones I don’t end up liking, or I get too many and end up feeling overwhelmed and just set them aside as all the bottles look the same, etc. I just tried cafe rose after trying the real thing and was super disappointed especially since it was so well reviewed. I think it’s a good point that the oil base is different from an alcohol base especially for the killian boozy scents- they just aren’t going to be the same. I did think Apple Brandy was nice though. I wish I’d gotten Angel’s share instead of straight to heaven though. Straight to heaven falls flat. I also agree Feve Delicious is just a nothing fragrance. I’ve been wowed though, and fallen under the spell to the tune of several hundred dollars, lol. I guess I just really like variety and when I see all these reviews of great fragrances I want to try them but can’t afford the real thing! Their Joe Malone Wood Sage and See Salt is really fantastic too. There are hits and misses for sure! Thanks for doing these videos. I’m excited to get your take! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kaytigrant4527]

F@cking fabulous is wonderful. Mixed with tobacco vanille is like a spiritual experience, haha. Very bracing and calming,

[@sooyunkim9799]

I heard mostly positive reviews on Oil Perfumery with few negative ones...thanks for the review!

[@VeronicaSays]

Same impression here. Mostly good and a few "meh" reactions. Great for layering if you are into that kind of thing.

[@chantelhendricks4143]

Thank you! This is great! ❤

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank youuuu! 💖💖💖

[@mala3isity]

LOL Your personality shines in this. You'd've fit right in in a girls' day with Mom. I always found that oils developed as they warmed. I'd put them on, get dressed and then smell.

[@VeronicaSays]

Awww thank you! 🥰🫶 Yes, oils do well once they warm up. Thanks for watching this older video. 💖💖💖

[@mala3isity]

My pleasure, truly.@@VeronicaSays

[@maytes1208]

Great video ❤️! I’m guilty to leave the roller ball in the back of the drawer too. But recently, I started purchasing a pack of spray decanter on Amazon and I pour all of my oils into a decanter spray bottle. It doesn’t get clogged and I’m more likely to wear it right out of the shower :)

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Mayte, I should probably do the same and put my oils in spray bottles. Great idea! 💖🥳

[@LaladaBeauty]

Hey beautiful! Rolling In Love doesn’t have a cherry note but it has almond. Sometimes it comes off cherry like. Rolling In Love and Straight To Heaven are sooo good. These oils sound amazing and I like the layering aspect. Great video! 💖🥰🤗🤗

[@VeronicaSays]

Ah! Maybe that is the impression I was picking up - an almond type of vibe (which I ALSO love as a note). These are great for layering for sure. Thanks for watching my dear!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@MaskedManReviews]

Hey Veronica - These all seen pretty good. As you said they are great for layering.

[@VeronicaSays]

Definitely great to amplify the original or to mix with other scents. 🥰

[@melrose795]

I have 2 from Oil perfumery.. Tobacco Vanilla and Spirituese Double Vanille..I have not smelled either original...That said, I like them both, but TV is beast mode and a bit to potent for me and layering with the SDV is a good idea, with more of the SDV...I keep the TV below the waist too and on clothing...Lasts for days.and projection is very good for me..

[@VeronicaSays]

Awesome! I've actually started to wear most of my fragrance on my arms extremities instead of spraying my chest and neck. It works in terms of not going nose blind. 👍👍👍

[@fatimahasan8818]

Hi Veronica, I highly recommend if you could possibly get oils/perfumes from these Arabian Gulf perfume houses, their products be it from the bottles to the juices to all what we expect and beyond at very affordable prices, basically (satisfaction guaranteed). Few of the names are: Junaid, Ajmal, AsgarAli, Abdul Samad Qurashi, Rasasi, Afnan, Anfas, Swiss Arabia, Yas, Alghabra, Al Jazirah. You will be pleasantly astonished.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hello Fatima! Yes, I am a huge fan of these houses! I have perfumes and a few oils from Swiss Arabian, Ajmal, Rasasi, and Afnan and so far, they have not disappointed. Well, maybe one was "meh" but the rest have been incredible. What are some of your fave Arabian Gulf perfumes?

[@franzizs8537]

I love santal 33 and I found a European dupe that smells identical. It’s called esenzzia 714! So I mix it with the oil perfumery and it last forever!

[@VeronicaSays]

Nice!! I also found that Alexandria Fragrance's Santal's Kiss is a great dupe too. Lovely! 💖

[@lilyBenedetti2112]

A year ago I bought Delinas and baca rage rouge 540 and wow smells identical and last hours and projected so amazing I want to buy initio I never smell the originals but I’ll get a chance to oil perfumery 😅

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Lily! Yes, oil perfumes are a great way to get something similar for a more affordable price. Thanks for sharing! 💖💖💖

[@melrose795]

I do recommend Oakcha, the sister company..Although I never try the original fragrances, I have good experience with them. I have tried By the Fireplace and LOVED IT. Would repurchase..Yummy marshmallow cloud with a touch of smokiness..Very comforting scent..Extrait concentration and a little goes a long way .I find it gets better with age too...Let it really dry down before deciding..I usually wear on clothing...I also have dupe of angels share, it's called Heaven speak...I don't care for it at all..Non descript, meh, cheapy scent of spicy apple...Lasts long but not my cuppa tea..

[@HappinessSparkles]

Good morning beautiful 💗watching while I enjoy my coffee ☕️

[@VeronicaSays]

Good morning my friend! Enjoy! 🥰

[@josephhertzberg2734]

Their Santal Royal is soo good

[@mio-xh1ln]

that lipgloss/ lipstick looks so good on you!!

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you!

[@evem.5343]

Great video!❤ Amaze balls! 🤣

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you Eve! 😊😊😊

[@LauraBergum]

Thanks for talking about this line.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Laura! 💖 Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@expansefloating4096]

Thank you very much for the review and including the names in the info box. Can I ask you, does the African Leather oil smell like cardamom? I am interested in the fragrance but only because I hear it has a great cardamom note. If it is 95% leather, not sure I am interested in trying.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi there, thanks for watching! Regarding African Leather, the spices are all nicely blended into one - I wouldn't say that one is more noticeable than another. It is not overwhelmingly leather, but the leather is present.

[@erinlarge5649]

Shirts Creek one of my favorite shows!

[@VeronicaSays]

Isn't it a brilliant show???

[@erinlarge5649]

@@VeronicaSays funniest I've seen in a long time next to the office

[@alid2724]

From oil perfumery I have : coco mademoiselle. Lira. Grand soir . Spiritueuse double vanille. My favourite is grand soir . It’s smells sooo good and sexy and unique almost masculine on my skin. I feel like and alpha woman when I wear it and it last a loooong time too. The coco mademoiselle smells like some kind of high end soap. Lira smells delicious in the opening but the dry down smells like junoon noir by al haramain ( a toned down version) and doesn’t last very long. The spiritueuse double vanille smells like rotten chocolate in the opening. The dry down is more pleasant though , but nothing special. It’s my less favourite.

[@VeronicaSays]

Not rotten chocolate?! 💀💀💀 Oh my goodness! Here's what's interesting - I sampled Spiritueuse Double Vanille (the original) and found it just okay. Nothing to write home about. So you liked Grand Soir? Good to know. Girl you have quite a collection, I am coming to learn. I see a KZbin channel in your future. 😉😉😉

[@mvmontaner]

I’m not familiar with this company I have to check them out but I have to use up some of what I have. the one I’ve tried are out of Florida I think, company named Fragrantbodyoilz. I have a few from them I love ❤️ their Mula Mula, the entire molecules line, lost cherry , virgin island water and dolce garden are amazing.

[@VeronicaSays]

Ooooh you had me at molecules. I need to check that out. Similar to Escentric Molecules??? I would love to find more dupes of those because the prices are too much in my opinion.

[@mvmontaner]

@@VeronicaSays yes for the escentric molecules. It was KZbinr Eva Monroe who spoke about them she has a discount code too. Their MFK baccarat rouge, Tom Ford soliel blanc aand amouage sunshine woman are spot on., you don’t even have to where the perfume just the oil alone. I looked them up thru you tube of others who purchased them good reviews. Check them out on KZbin first. Oh they have smaller sizes too so you don’t have to commit to a large size. Love their Egyptian Musk.

[@VeronicaSays]

@@mvmontaner EXCELLENT information! Thank you for this Intel. I'll be checking them out. 💖💖💖

[@marcialsblendsfragrance2972]

Happy Friday!!!!!!!

[@VeronicaSays]

And now Happy Saturday!

[@leilani_808]

Don’t forget, you can use promo code OP20 to get 20% off on all orders 😊 I have so many oils from OP - I love it!! Many is spot on, very close & many times (in my opinion) BETTER then the original - like Side Effect. I have the original and OP, did a side by side and asked 5 of my family members which one they like best and 2 of them said it smells the same and the other three chose OP’s version 🤷🏻‍♀️ I gotta agree. Although the original smells sexy, OP is just as great. I just placed two orders again - 😂 it’s so addicting!

[@VeronicaSays]

Thanks for sharing the code and you are right on all counts! Oil Perfumery fragrances are super fun.

[@sammysoppy3361]

these are great for me and i use them to buy the scents that i would never spend the money on bc 200 plus got a fragrance is out of my range

[@VeronicaSays]

Yes, that is exactly why many people buy these oils. 👍👍👍

[@50Scents_uk]

You look stunning 😍😍😍

[@VeronicaSays]

Aw thank you!

[@FreshGrey-pm4vw]

Darn, I only bought 2 and both were cloying and un-wearable. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and Jo Malone Salt one (?). Maybe in my hair might work.

[@VeronicaSays]

Sea Salt and Sage? So sorry these didn't work for you! Some people use them as an essential oil or put it in their vacuum cleaner filters.

[@FreshGrey-pm4vw]

@@VeronicaSays Yes, thats the one! Good ideas for around the house, thanks

[@leilani_808]

Wow that happens to be two of my favorite scents (next to Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka) to the point where I had to get me the spray bottle on both lol. Tobacco vanille - initially my family and I didn’t like it…at all!! Until three hours later. Once it dries down it smells SO good, especially on clothes. As for Wood Sage and Salt, my family and I LOVE love love it & it’s rare that we like &/ dislike scents at the same time. In fact, th this past two days my husband started layering the oil and the spray. Have you found any that you really like?

[@leahmiranda8359]

I know I'm watching another old video.....😂 It was so strange(and sad) to hear you mention Mel Thompson.....I adored her.... She was among the first creators I watched when I discovered Beauty KZbin in April '19. I actually, funny enough, received my order from Oil Perfumery today.... I haven't tired them yet. I must say that my order took an eternity to ship and arrive. I received oils from DUBAI in a few days! I think my Oil Perfumery order might have arrived faster if it was sent by camel!!! 😑 I won't order again......

[@VeronicaSays]

Awww Mel Thompson was a VERY special lady! May she rest in peace. I am not sure, but I think Oil Perfumery is in Canada. For some reason, ALLLL of my Canadian orders take way too long to cross the border. 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@marilyncapehart663]

Oil perfumery I like a lot & have ordered many., thanks for the share 9-9-2024❤

[@VeronicaSays]

Any favorites?

[@marcialsblendsfragrance2972]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!

[@VeronicaSays]

Haha! I was thinking of you while filming, like... I promised him I would film this like four weeks ago. 🤪

[@marcialsblendsfragrance2972]

@@VeronicaSays BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! It was super duper worth the wait!!!🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿

[@katherinesr]

I’ve recently discovered Oil Perfumery, so I search OP on KZbin…and look whose videos popped up!

[@VeronicaSays]

@@katherinesr 😊😊😊 Hiiii Katherine! 🥰

[@50Scents_uk]

O0h which Facebook groups are you in??? I used to really be into perfume oils, they can be so strong and last ages!

[@VeronicaSays]

Frag Talk, Femme Fragheads, Facebook Fragrance Friends, and a few others I can't think of right now. The oils are fun for layering for sure!

[@yellowscents]

Great video :)

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@leftoversoversigjt7719]

Can these oils be mixed with perfumers alcohol and become a spray

[@VeronicaSays]

That's a good question. I don't know the answer, but it would be worth a try! I know they can be layered under fragrances and mixed with lotions.

[@alid2724]

Have to try that side effect 😂.

[@VeronicaSays]

It's worth a go! And it won't break the bank to try it which is what I love the most. 😉

[@alid2724]

@@VeronicaSays yass😁

[@tammiearrata3679]

I have the same disease. I won’t spend $$$$ but I’ll spend $ on many dupes 🤣🤣🤣

[@VeronicaSays]

Tammie, send help! What is wrong with us? 🤣🤣🤣

[@di_from_north4460]

Applying and testing the oils on your skin in such close proximity to one another, then sniffing?? I would imagine you are not getting true sniffs as the fragrances would be interfering with one another. Just my opinion. 😀

[@VeronicaSays]

Maybe. Maybe not. 😉

[@mariac4327]

Hi Veronica! They are really good! I have the clone of Byredo Bal d'Afrique and Orchidee Vanille. Both are really nice and the price point if great! Nice video!

[@VeronicaSays]

I need to get my nose on the Bal d'Afrique one. I tried a decant of the Byredo one. It was nice, but not for the price Byredo charges. 😳 Would love an oil or dupe option. I have a decant of the dupe from either Alexandria or Be Layered (can't remember which one off the top of my head) and liked that.

[@sooyunkim9799]

@@VeronicaSays Only1Nicole recently did a review of Dossier version of Bal d'Afrique and she said it was spot on:)

[@mariac4327]

@@sooyunkim9799 The Dossier one is just about spot on. However, there was something in the Dossier formula that I am allergic to. The scent was lovely but since I had a bad allergic reaction to it, I had to send it back. Such a shame because that price point is great too! (I broke out in hives)

[@sooyunkim9799]

@@mariac4327 Hi Maria C - I'm so sorry to hear that..I wonder what it was? I recently saw a reviewer who couldn't do Bal d'Afrique because it gave her a headache which I haven't heard from anyone else so far.

[@noname-nr4iy]

You know what you're talking about.

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you so much, and thanks for watching.

[@marcialsblendsfragrance2972]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@مطبخناديهالعرابي]

ماشاء الله عليكي حبيبتى تسلمي

[@VeronicaSays]

Hello, thank you for watching again!