Xerjoff Dama Bianca|Vs| Al Haramain Junoon Noir| Affordable Dupe?!Head to Head Wear Test!

[@MKK-wg7fz]

I normally don’t love vanilla but Xerjoff and Parfums de Marly use such high quality ingredients that I just get obsessed. I just bought the large bottle of Dama Bianca for $169 at Jomashop because I want to overspray. It’s the delicate nuances in Dama Bianca that I’m in love with that waft through the air over the vanilla like the violet & the malt. I might use a dupe on my clothes though. Thanks for the doing such a great review.

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

I agree 💯 about the quality of Vanilla!! I also find Gentle Fluidity Gold to have a wonderful vanilla in it! Very classy. Ty for watching!

[@lauraadingmburu9446]

The junoon noir is beautiful. I layered it with sol de janeiro 39 which has violet and vanilla and it's beautiful! Thanks for the review. I figured out how to layer it thanks to this detailed video.

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

Love to hear this! 💕Fragrances that are amazing on their own can be layered too.🙌🤗 Glad you're enjoying it!

[@lisamareeaccary5132]

You say it all in your reaction to Dana Bianca , i haven’t smelled it yet but i know I’m going to love it , I’m waiting on a delivery for Junoon Noir and I’ve got to say I’m intrigued by the malt note in Dama Bianca because I love the smell of malt , I’m thinking of a malt drink I had all the time as a kid , delicious

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

The malt note is very palpable, so if you love that I think you'll enjoy it! 🤗💕 Nostalgia is one of my favorite things about Perfumery! Scent Memories are so real!

[@nancysantamaria3552]

Omg when I saw the pics on the video I was like yes!!! I have been looking at both perfumes

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

I had been for a while also and couldn't pass up the good price I got on the Original. Loved them both!

[@nima_33]

Dama Bianca is definitely on my wish list!

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

It's such a Gorgeous Fragrance! 🤗

[@miagilaani5853]

Thanks for this review , I will save my money and get junoon rather than Dana bianca. I will get italica by xerjoff instead

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

You're so welcome! Italica is amazing!🤩

[@sweetsimpleslowlife2709]

Wonderful review, thank you for sharing your thoughts 👏👌 I only have Junoon Noir and I tried it for the first time today and I love it. I can see this being one of my favorite fragrances and worn a lot. Very addictive scent 🥰

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

Ty so much, this is one of my favorites for sure! Enjoy!💕

[@fitfatbrittrny]

Just went and bought this. Looked on your channel to find a review and glad I did ❤

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

It's a solid option for Dama! 🤗

[@alexj2802]

Hi Janelle! Thank you so much for this amazing review. I got Junoon Noir, it’s beautiful! I haven’t tried Dama Bianca.

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

You're so welcome! This is such a beautiful fragrance, smells elegant and you can't beat the price!

[@sibyl999]

Thank you for your comparison! You are super cute and enthusiastic. I have Junoon Noir and I am wondering if I need the original..

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

Ty for watching.😊 Honestly, unless you have a Xerjoff Collection, it might be a bit redundant. Maybe save some coins and get the smaller bottle or a decant if you're curious to compare them for yourself.🤗

[@ScentSquirrel]

Thanks for the review and comparison. I’m loving middle eastern fragrances. They’re beautiful and long lasting and affordable. What’s your favorite Al Haramain fragrance? Have a wonderful holiday and looking forward to the next one. 😀

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

Yes! They're beautiful! I think my favorite would have to be Orientica Amber Rouge because of just how affordable it is and at least to my nose smells close to the Extrait version of Baccarat Rouge 540 and lasts a long time. Price comparison on those two is unreal.Orientica is theirs as well, plus that bottle is gorgeous.🥰

[@Abeer-Essa]

Your reviews are so detailed.. thats awesome

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

I'm glad! Ty for watching. 🤗

[@bethbellomy7090]

This is one I've been curious about, but I'm askeert of the sandalwood and cedar. I'm not the biggest fan of fragrances that are heavy on the wood notes. I'll try it someday. In the meantime, I can just get super psyched about an upcoming closet tour!

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

I'm distracted by the softness and wonderfulness of the Vanilla and iris in this one for sure. It doesn't pull too woody on me. Worth a try for sure. 🤗

[@almatoledo1608]

Great comparison and recitation!

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

Ty so much, ty for watching. 🤗

[@klynn326]

Ooooh yes thank you! I was racking my brain trying to figure out where I smelled that scent before when I got Junoon the other day! I thought it smelled familiar 🤣

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

It was Dama Bianca 🤣 That drives me wild when I can't figure it out!

[@cindym.9029]

I stopped buying Xerjoff’s for almost a year, because they are lowering their quality due to the World’s inflation, and it is sad to see this happening across the board. Even Amouage is doing it also with many others are doing this…So now these clone houses are making a killing in their revenue and even making them longer lasting and beast mode.

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

It's been a while since I tested anything new by the house. I still have a couple on my wishlist. If I experience any change in quality I'll make sure to take note. La Capitale and Symphonium are both on my list of full bottles for example. I do have a dupe of La Capitale that's doing the trick for now, so I hear what you're saying.

[@feliciaboyle7915]

What is your dupe for La capitale?

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

I have one from Andromeda's Moon, but I've since bought the 50ml of La Capitale. I wanted to be ready with it for the Winter season.🤗 Next on the list is Symphonium, but I'm also really liking Profumum Roma Sorriso in that orange chocolate category.

[@JulesDior]

On me it’s totally better on my skin than on my clothes I ❤ it as a fragrance on its own tbh but I definitely smell the similarities between them forsure !

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

I have fragrances I prefer on skin than clothes also, totally can't remember which ones and that gets me because then I wear them and think whew, I shouldn't have sprayed that on my clothes! 😅

[@sofsera]

Have you tried the junoon rose it’s supposed to be a dupe for blossom love Amouage?

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

I sure haven't. There are a couple other Junoon fragrances I need to try.

[@amoxmo]

Junoon Noir is literally the lovechild of Montblanc signature and narciso poudree

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

Nice! I haven't tried Narciso Poudree, I've been interested in checking out all those flankers though since I love Narciso Rodriguez for Her!

[@almatoledo1608]

2nd perusal Janelle! Testing this evening Delina vs Atomic 🌹 :) like the 2nd one better, a bit sweeter.

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

Really? Ohhhh, I must sample! I still haven't purchased Delina after trying it a couple times. I shall revisit though.

[@almatoledo1608]

@@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset Delina and Atomic Rose are my 'return to the U.S. parfums when leaving back from Cancun (family lives there).' I wear them both on different parts of body ;)

[@polanialmoni6274]

Which one is closer to Sol de Janeiro 40?

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

Not sure I can't remember what it smells like, I tried that Sol de Janeiro 40 a long time ago. 🙃

[@polanialmoni6274]

Which has more more vanilla and can fit a man?

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

@@polanialmoni6274 They smell nearly identical to me except junoon noir is stronger and longer lasting.

[@nancysantamaria3552]

@janelle have you tried the Dana bianca from andromedas moon

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

I sure haven't but I feel like we should! 😂 When I truly enjoy a fragrance, I don't mind going down the rabbit hole of trying out all the dupes.😬☺️

[@heathersummerlin1281]

Curious if you have tried and compared Julianna’s Perfume Beautiful Bella or Dappers version of this? ❤

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

Hello, I sure haven't tried those. Haven't revisited Julianna's Perfumes in a while. So far I only own Red Carpet Affair and Call Me by Your Name. Would be fun to check them out again though thanks. 🤗

[@notesdecoeur]

@@janelle-scenttalkfrommyclosetyou definitely shiuld!

[@dmx3838]

Its a good clone? How close it is to xerjoff?

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

Very comparable, more present wear than the original. Not as refined as Xerjoff but it's a great dupe of Dama Bianca.

[@scentedtemptation]

I can't explain how much I LOVE Dama Bianca, if it'd lasted on me for 10h I would not even look for dupes, but it desapears from my skin after 3h!!! :(((

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

I've heard about others struggling with longevity on the original. Junoon Noir takes care of that and smells so similar. 😊

[@scentedtemptation]

@@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset yes! I'm very excited to try Junoon Noir, as I can't justify paying even 50% for Bianca because of its poor performance on me.

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

@@scentedtemptation I hope it works out for you and you get to enjoy your Love!!💕

[@gvellar]

Baugh a Dama Bianca decant for my wife.. beautiful but too week on skin.. she oversprays it or else it fades away quickly. No way it becomes a bottle. Perhaps junoon noir..

[@scentedtemptation]

@@gvellar I did get Janoon Noir and I LOVE IT! The performance is great!

[@handkmommy]

Thank you for the review

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

You're welcome 🙂

[@amelkamal1296]

Beautiful Review 🌺

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

Ty so much, appreciate you.💞

[@Shimmerluxe]

I still can't get over that Dama Bianca bottle 😂

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

🤣🤣 It's just as beautiful as it's contents. Not to get all cheesy but she's a Love for Me!💕

[@Shimmerluxe]

@@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset There is nothing cheesy about loving a perfume 😉 My favorite perfumes are what get me out of bed in morning 💞💞

[@almatoledo1608]

The trio of Junoons reminds me of a 1930's boudoir, very transportative.

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

How nice! I'm definitely interested in continuing to try out these middle Eastern Fragrances! 😁

[@almatoledo1608]

@@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset do so, we await your thoughts.

[@relaxingnaturesounds-sleep5072]

Do you have to temp control your fragrance room?

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

Hi there, it's pretty constant in here.

[@marlenlahdo1809]

For me jnoon it is oily ......is it only for me can u pleas unser

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

I do find it to be thicker in perfume oil concentration than the original.

[@marlenlahdo1809]

I can literally smell the oil , it is like olive oil and hint of the perfum

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

@@marlenlahdo1809 that's not been my experience at all. I can detect the lovely notes.

[@joydrummond2288]

Any comparison to Julianna Perfume Beautiful Bella?

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

I haven't tried it yet.

[@joydrummond2288]

It is very nice I would describe it just as you have these too. Because I have not tested either, I hoped to get your take. Thank you.@@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

@@joydrummond2288 wish I had a sample! It's been a while since I've reviewed anything from Julianna's Perfume. I have full bottles of their Angelique Noir and Gourmand Coquin.💕

[@MomyBa-p7g]

I find junoon nour beter than dama bianca.

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

Nice! It does have some strength to it!

[@ThePerfumeQueen]

I know you want to be extremely informative but just an opinion here…. I struggle to stay interested/keep listening after so long. I lose focus after around 8-10 minutes and that’s with forcing myself not to stop watching earlier. Others may absolutely love it so please don’t take offence by my comment but thought you should know as there could be others who potentially think the same ☺️☺️

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

The struggle is real.🙃 I have gotten this feedback before and I truly try to make a couple videos that stick to about a good 10 minutes of info, but I'm just so bad at summarizing.😬 Work in progress for sure, appreciate the feedback, no offense taken.😁 Oh and p.s..... you definitely want to stay away from the layering videos😂 I get carried away with those.

[@goodfay]

I just fast-forward and enjoy

[@dbbsharkey]

Try speeding the video's up in the settings tab !! I do it when someone is really dragging things out. 😉

[@crystalv6122]

I watch my YT videos at 1.5 or 2x speed.

[@lisamareeaccary5132]

Your just not feeling the passion , for me to the contrary I love her explanations because I feel it , not to worry we are all different ❤

[@Ayse-wf9es]

LOL, so I'm just gonna say it. For the extravagant price tag, Xerjoff could have come up with a better looking bottle for Dama Bianca. It's not an attractive bottle; those two curved things on the top kinda look like unnecessary side-boobs. Jus sayin'. I'm gonna look into Junoon Noir. Thank you for providing a thorough review. It's good to know about the actual differences between the two perfumes instead of just hearing that one is a dupe for the the other.

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

The bottle description has me ROFL!!🫣😅 Nothing wrong with being honest. Junoon Noir's bottle is nice and sleek looking. Hope you like it!

[@dawnj6618]

TOTALLY agree that the bottle is hideous. It looks like both of the arms are cut off….so weird!!!

[@teresaoneal5254]

🥰🥰🥰

[@nancysantamaria3552]

I have the other 2 flankers to the Al Haramain.

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

Really?! I'm looking into those! Are they good as well?

[@nancysantamaria3552]

@@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset I love the original Junoon. I love powder scents and this one reminds me of the Chanel 5 leau and premier. I love it more then the Chanel’s.

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

@@nancysantamaria3552 oohh, sounds promising! I only own Chanel dupes, because I'm not ready for all that sophistication in my Life yet😂 I've got the wonderful Coco Mademoiselle, Coco Noir and Chance Eau Tandre by FK Scent-Ology and Dossier and Oil Perfumery and they all smell amazing! 💕

[@nancysantamaria3552]

Trust me my Chanel’s don’t get much use….There more for show 😂

[@nancysantamaria3552]

The Junoon rose is a bust for me. I was so excited for it but I didn’t work. There is a weird smell I get that bothers me so bad I need to scrub. That’s why I haven’t bought the black bottle because I’ve been scared

[@almatoledo1608]

Ciao Zanelle!

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

Welcome to our Scent Closet 💕🎉

[@wenemonz]

thanks! its save me some coins

[@janelle-scenttalkfrommycloset]

For sure! You're welcome 🤗