When everyone else does the same video over and over again you always impress me with the quality content you always put out. This is a perfect reference video for me to look back on when I'm needing to discover these houses. I know three of them but I don't know the rest. So thank you for doing such great work. Sebastian.
I bought Atelier Cologne's Cafe Tuberosa because ot you. It's the perfect coffee scent i was searching for. Thanks for keeping us smelling great, Sebastian!
I live in South of France and I sometimes get amazed at how little the locals know about these great French niche fragrance houses! Now I know what to do in Paris next time I visit. Your knowledge in fragrances is unparalleled. Thank you so much for making this video!
@@ThePerfumeGuy Thanks for the suggestion, I'll surely check out Taizo! Cannes is just a drive away from Montpellier, I will surely make it happen next week when I visit Nice.
Great list! I'd love to see you do a video on Italian houses. I've found that I have a lack of Italian fragrances and it's a weird niggle. I guess they're mostly too classical for my tastes. My top would probably be: Oriza L Legrand, Diptyque, Serge Lutens, Mancera and Etat Libre d'Orange.
Loved the theme of this one. A house you should really look into is BDK Parfums ,, some beautiful creations. Also , surprised that Atelier Des Ors was not on your list
I live in the region of paris and I realise there's still so much to check out 😯 I feel I haven't even brushed on what's out there on interesting Fragrance houses! Great list, I have tried like 6 of these, won't be bored any time soon 😅
Thanks for the list, refreshing to see some niche house highlighted, can you also do other countries as well? UK, Italian and even American, thanks and great video
Sebastian , you’re an amazing man with a plethora of fragrance knowledge. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos while getting an olfactory education 🌟
Thanks for including bonus content about Annick Goutal, the French niche house where I started my perfume journey in 2007. Like you, it started with Eau d'Hadrian and now includes Neroli, Rose Absolue, Ce Soir Ou Jamais, Songes, Un Matin d'Orage and for my daughter, Rose Pompon. Next to try: Ninfeo Mio. Beside the reformulations under Goutal Paris, I mourn the loss of the gorgeous fluted bottles, some clear, some colored (pink, blue, etc.) and classic, traditional packaging. I hold you entirely responsible for my relatively new obsession with Frederic Malle, specifically, Cologne Indelible, Une Rose and POAL. Ditto Diptyque - Eau Capitale and Tempo.
Superb list. I can't do 5, but here are my favorite 4: Jovoy, Houbigant, L'artisan Parfumeur, and Guerlain. Niche all day, every day! (Montale's Dark Oud is deliciously delectable!)
This video makes me want to take a fragrance tour through Paris! Back to Black, yes! Another is Woman in Gold -- which is so beautiful and sophisticated! Atomic Rose by Initio -- a personal favorite. Wonder about your thoughts on that house. Also -- have you done a video on best new niche houses? If not, I'd love to know your thoughts.
Memo is one of my fav niche brands. Marfa brought me to the niche world. It was my first Memo fragrance. Now, Flåm is one of my fav of all the scents in my ever-growing collection. Lalibella, is a fav, along with the new Sherwood and Madurai. Still hoping to get a bottle of African Rose but it's so dang expensive! I'll def stop by the shop in Paris this summer when I go.
That’s a great list! I definitely have to schedule a trip and check out all the boutiques. I believe Initio is a French house and if so it would definitely be on my list.
I discovered Jovoy house only because I watch this channel, and it is quickly becoming my favorite house! Planning to collect all of their fragrances. Thanks Seb! I was thinking Jovoy or Frederic Malle would be your number 1 :)
Great list Sebastian and so many houses to choose from, but no love for Lubin (Itasca), Heeley (Cardinal) or Parfum d'Empire (Corsica Furiosa)? I agree that Jovoy's store is a must visit when in Paris.
Glad to see 1740 on your list! I don't wear it but I always recommend it to the fellas! It is absolutely a stunner! I also like that Grand Soir is here too! I totally agree that it's also a stunner! Shopping in Paris is always an experience!!! This was awesome!!!
I don't have the extensive experience and knowledge you have, but from the ones that I now, from 1 to 10: Stephan Humbert Lucas, MFK, , Frederic Malle, Jovoy, Histoires de Parfums, Mancera, Montale, Serge Lutens, Etat Libre d'Orange, Parfums de Marly. Definitely try Mamba, the Harrods exclusive from Stephan Humbert Lucas, right now is my favorite fragrance, they've opened their online store and they ship free to the USA on orders above €250. Thank for the video Sebastian!!!
This is what I need rt now! Will you do an updated top 10 review of French Houses, British Houses, Italian Houses, American Houses, and Middle Eastern Houses, etc.???
In older posts on your facebook group I found a Parisian house called Le Jardin Retrouvé and I was able to get some samples and ultimately purchased Citron Boboli and their Cuir Russie fragrances. I think they are fantastic! Interesting video, some of these scents I've added to my "check these out!" list.
@@ThePerfumeGuy You are right, “aiguille” means “needle”, but here it is short for “talons aiguilles”, which means “stiletto heels”, “stilettos” or “spike heels”.
Where is Oud satin Mood?💓✨ So, great video! The first I think are: Aomassai Pierre G. 1869 Moulin Rouge Histrories P. Carnal flower Frederic Malle Ambre Fetiche annick goutal ✨
I definitely agree with you about By Kilian. 2 years ago, I bought Vodka On The Rocks, and it came in such a glorious, showstopping case. Now, they just throw the bottle in a box & call it a day.
Great videos man! Your knowledge about fragrances is out of this world. You should check out Matiere Premier. Wonderful house! My favorite of the house is Parisian musk.
Ranking the following brands that I already tried smelling, as well as my most favorite from each brand: Atelier Cologne (haven't decided yet) Pafums De Marly (Pegasus) Frederic Malle (French Lover) Diptyque (Orpheon) Etat Libre D'Orange (You Or Someone Like You) Maison Francis Kurkdjian (Gentle Fluidity) Le Labo (Vetiver 46)
Totally agree on MFK. They're still ahead but slowly losing their best stuff (as you said) and replacing it with lacklustre releases like the new 'Cologne' Forte line. What does that even mean? Pointless.
Thanks Sebastian! The new rising stars of French niche perfumery are Voyages Imaginaires, Obvious and BDK. I am sure you have heard about them. If you haven’t, go to Le Bon Marché next time you are in Paris!
Oh yes. Obvious Video here: ua-cam.com/video/Oh8D6D5sBig/v-deo.html I have known about BDK since 2016, video coming soon and I know about Voyages Imaginaires and will look for them on my journey to discover new brands! :)
Great list! 👍 Great houses with some brilliant releases! Though we're slowly inching towards the Curse of Sameness... There seems to be a tendency for many houses to go for mass appeal fragrances instead of unique creations... 😔 Most big name brands appear to be afraid of trying "artistical" fragrances nowadays. Strangely enough, smaller houses and indies actually risk so much more than them, despite the weaker financial backbone... It's disheartening... Maybe it's just my imagination, maybe not... What do you think about this? On a side note, I'm really growing fond of Bon Parfumeur! Pretty solid small french brand. Love 302 and 401, the latter being the best Plum Japonais-like fragrance I found so far (why, Tom Ford!? Why!?😭)
I feel that there is a greater responsibility/accountability asked of the perfumers in big houses, that is from the shareholders and the need to generate profits in the green. I agrée it’s pretty disheartening to follow a brand and note the more mainstream-leaning offerings in recent years.
I like your video.❤️I will go to Paris to continue smelling...One of my preferred of my collection is Rose oud by Kilian. Now I order it directly frome the kilian site.
Pierre Guillame is very underrated house, and if you'd tried more his fragrances - you would definetely place him in the first 5. Can't compare artistic Pierre Guillaume vs kitschy commercial JHAG or byKilian. And considering Pierre Guillame is the only perfumeur working for his own house, and not just a bunch of marketing guys writing briefs for Givaudan/Firmenich noses - he definitely deserves higher placement!❤️
I’ve loved Pierre Guillaume perfumes since it was Parfum Generale. I adore Sunsuality in the summer and have several of his fragrances. Some of them don’t last long though.
I think you missed Guerlain . My heart was pumping until number 1 because I hopped to see it somewhere hehe . Yes , from all of them guerlain just amazes me with guerlain homme l’eau boise and homme and bois mysterioux . And so many others .... the comes parfums de marly and my list is over
Absolutely in agreement with MFK-he just cannot go wrong. By Killian, on the other hand, sort of deserves a higher place in my opinion. They did redeem themselves with Angels’ Share last year, so I would give them credit for that (but that’s just my opinion, of course :))
Nice selection! I've recently come accross with Les Bains Guerbois 1900 L'heure de Proust EdP, give it a try and weare waiting for your thoughts on it!
🔥🔥🔥 Watch Top 20 Niche Fragrances That Leave The Sexiest Trail Video here: ua-cam.com/video/pBdGeJ9bZzQ/v-deo.html 🔥🔥🔥
Mfk is my favorite house also. 😊💖💖💖
Yesss this is what I needed.
WOW, I will never stop feeling amazed by your encyclopaedic knowledge of everything associated with fragrances!!!!
Wow, thank you!
@@ThePerfumeGuy agreed! Virgo’s have a wealth of knowledge. 3 words. Sebastian is awesome 👏🏽
Great list
Loved this video and realized I have many of the fragrances mentioned from those French Houses.
Very perfume/scents savvy😍best YT reviewer, hands down!!!
When everyone else does the same video over and over again you always impress me with the quality content you always put out. This is a perfect reference video for me to look back on when I'm needing to discover these houses. I know three of them but I don't know the rest. So thank you for doing such great work. Sebastian.
I bought Atelier Cologne's Cafe Tuberosa because ot you. It's the perfect coffee scent i was searching for. Thanks for keeping us smelling great, Sebastian!
Next video “top Italian niche houses” please
Working on it!! I'm not sure I have 20 but we shall see! :)
@@ThePerfumeGuy English and Middle Eastern niche houses, too! It'd be much appreciated 🙏 especially by you 🤩
Was about to comment the same thing 😂😂
I can’t wait to see what your picks are !
Your channel is seriously the greatest fragrance content on UA-cam Sebastian, we are all so lucky and blessed to have you here!
I live in South of France and I sometimes get amazed at how little the locals know about these great French niche fragrance houses! Now I know what to do in Paris next time I visit.
Your knowledge in fragrances is unparalleled. Thank you so much for making this video!
Thanks for sharing! BTW if you are ever in Cannes go to TAIZO Niche Perfume shop. Tell them Sebastian sent you! ;)
@@ThePerfumeGuy Thanks for the suggestion, I'll surely check out Taizo! Cannes is just a drive away from Montpellier, I will surely make it happen next week when I visit Nice.
So many of these that I still need to try! My list always seems to get longer no matter how many fragrances I buy 😂
I can so relate!
True 😂
This is great. Please do one for Italian niche houses
Working on the Italian one yes! :)
I’m outside picking cherries and listening to this. I was thinking it would be so epic to do a group perfume trip to Paris, like a tour.
That sounds magical....p.s picking cherries sounds fun too.
Favorite French niche house is Micallef.🙌🏽
Great list! I'd love to see you do a video on Italian houses. I've found that I have a lack of Italian fragrances and it's a weird niggle. I guess they're mostly too classical for my tastes.
My top would probably be: Oriza L Legrand, Diptyque, Serge Lutens, Mancera and Etat Libre d'Orange.
Loved the theme of this one. A house you should really look into is BDK Parfums ,, some beautiful creations. Also , surprised that Atelier Des Ors was not on your list
Im happy to see MFK as your favourite they are my no. 1
Top 5 french 5
1.MFk
2.PDM
3.FM
4.Le Labo
5.Montale\Mancera
I live in the region of paris and I realise there's still so much to check out 😯 I feel I haven't even brushed on what's out there on interesting Fragrance houses! Great list, I have tried like 6 of these, won't be bored any time soon 😅
Thanks for the list, refreshing to see some niche house highlighted, can you also do other countries as well? UK, Italian and even American, thanks and great video
Sebastian , you’re an amazing man with a plethora of fragrance knowledge. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos while getting an olfactory education 🌟
You made my heart happy with your favorite house!!!!
Thanks for including bonus content about Annick Goutal, the French niche house where I started my perfume journey in 2007. Like you, it started with Eau d'Hadrian and now includes Neroli, Rose Absolue, Ce Soir Ou Jamais, Songes, Un Matin d'Orage and for my daughter, Rose Pompon. Next to try: Ninfeo Mio. Beside the reformulations under Goutal Paris, I mourn the loss of the gorgeous fluted bottles, some clear, some colored (pink, blue, etc.) and classic, traditional packaging.
I hold you entirely responsible for my relatively new obsession with Frederic Malle, specifically, Cologne Indelible, Une Rose and POAL. Ditto Diptyque - Eau Capitale and Tempo.
Superb list. I can't do 5, but here are my favorite 4: Jovoy, Houbigant, L'artisan Parfumeur, and Guerlain. Niche all day, every day! (Montale's Dark Oud is deliciously delectable!)
This video makes me want to take a fragrance tour through Paris! Back to Black, yes! Another is Woman in Gold -- which is so beautiful and sophisticated! Atomic Rose by Initio -- a personal favorite. Wonder about your thoughts on that house. Also -- have you done a video on best new niche houses? If not, I'd love to know your thoughts.
I see that little grin when you say, "uutro" 😂
You can call me the Grin Reaper! ;)
Memo is one of my fav niche brands. Marfa brought me to the niche world. It was my first Memo fragrance. Now, Flåm is one of my fav of all the scents in my ever-growing collection. Lalibella, is a fav, along with the new Sherwood and Madurai. Still hoping to get a bottle of African Rose but it's so dang expensive! I'll def stop by the shop in Paris this summer when I go.
Awesome reference video for amazing French Niche perfumery. Bravo to you and big thumbs up.
Thank you very much!
Great and interesting review Sebastian. Hope You will make 1 of Italian and British
This is why your videos always stay at my top list. Your concepts are so clever and creative.
That’s a great list! I definitely have to schedule a trip and check out all the boutiques. I believe Initio is a French house and if so it would definitely be on my list.
I discovered Jovoy house only because I watch this channel, and it is quickly becoming my favorite house! Planning to collect all of their fragrances. Thanks Seb!
I was thinking Jovoy or Frederic Malle would be your number 1 :)
Great list Sebastian and so many houses to choose from, but no love for Lubin (Itasca), Heeley (Cardinal) or Parfum d'Empire (Corsica Furiosa)? I agree that Jovoy's store is a must visit when in Paris.
The fact that I have 14 of these houses in my collection makes me feel good!
Glad to see 1740 on your list! I don't wear it but I always recommend it to the fellas! It is absolutely a stunner! I also like that Grand Soir is here too! I totally agree that it's also a stunner! Shopping in Paris is always an experience!!! This was awesome!!!
Great video! I really love serge lutens, FM, Atelier des Ors, MFK, initio, Dusita... probably a bunch more :)
Hey Sebastian another great one!!
You’ve gotta get that genre defining fragrance video out would be a perfect follow up to this video😏
When Sebastian speaks, I listen.
I don't have the extensive experience and knowledge you have, but from the ones that I now, from 1 to 10: Stephan Humbert Lucas, MFK, , Frederic Malle, Jovoy, Histoires de Parfums, Mancera, Montale, Serge Lutens, Etat Libre d'Orange, Parfums de Marly. Definitely try Mamba, the Harrods exclusive from Stephan Humbert Lucas, right now is my favorite fragrance, they've opened their online store and they ship free to the USA on orders above €250. Thank for the video Sebastian!!!
Thank you Sebastian! you put too much effort and work in your reviews! So informative! It is much appreciated!
This is what I need rt now! Will you do an updated top 10 review of French Houses, British Houses, Italian Houses, American Houses, and Middle Eastern Houses, etc.???
Definitely one of my favourite videos of yours!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I always like Sebastian's videos as soon as I click to watch because sometimes they're too long but at least I like them because they're great videos.
In older posts on your facebook group I found a Parisian house called Le Jardin Retrouvé and I was able to get some samples and ultimately purchased Citron Boboli and their Cuir Russie fragrances. I think they are fantastic! Interesting video, some of these scents I've added to my "check these out!" list.
Here are a few videos on Le Jardin Retrouve: ua-cam.com/video/NfSem9zrKB4/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/zvbdKOCKaN0/v-deo.html
Loved this list. I definitely agree with MFK being the best. Grand Soir and oud satin mood are my favorites.
great video will reference again before my summer trip! Thank you!
Fille en Aiguilles is a pun. It means Girl in Stilletos but almost sounds like “de fil en aiguille”, which means "one thing leading to another".
I thought I read it referred to pins like needles, pine needles?
@@ThePerfumeGuy You are right, “aiguille” means “needle”, but here it is short for “talons aiguilles”, which means “stiletto heels”, “stilettos” or “spike heels”.
so glad you have Molinard, Memo Paris, Serge Lutens, and Diptyque because they are my favorites. I wish Mizensir is at your top 20 too though!
I guess Mizensir is not French. I didn’t see the title earlier 🤪🤪🤪
Great video Sebastian, here is my point, in my opinion Memo Paris is better than Juliette Has a Gun
Yeah everyone has an opinion we should all respect everyones opinion. :)
@@ThePerfumeGuy yeah you are right.
Where is Oud satin Mood?💓✨
So, great video!
The first I think are:
Aomassai Pierre G.
1869 Moulin Rouge Histrories P.
Carnal flower Frederic Malle
Ambre Fetiche annick goutal ✨
Best Ever Video Sebastian no body can do this
Great list and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day
I definitely agree with you about By Kilian. 2 years ago, I bought Vodka On The Rocks, and it came in such a glorious, showstopping case. Now, they just throw the bottle in a box & call it a day.
Great videos man! Your knowledge about fragrances is out of this world. You should check out Matiere Premier. Wonderful house! My favorite of the house is Parisian musk.
Great niche houses and their releases. Thanks for sharing Sir
Great video. I can't wait for the Le Labo range review
Ranking the following brands that I already tried smelling, as well as my most favorite from each brand:
Atelier Cologne (haven't decided yet)
Pafums De Marly (Pegasus)
Frederic Malle (French Lover)
Diptyque (Orpheon)
Etat Libre D'Orange (You Or Someone Like You)
Maison Francis Kurkdjian (Gentle Fluidity)
Le Labo (Vetiver 46)
I liked immediately even if i haven't watched a video yet!!
I enjoy this type of content. Great idea. 😊💖💖💖
This is my kind of video. Thank you Sebastian.
Would love it if you could do a video about what perfume stores and boutiques to visit in Europe, och just paris and London
Le Labo was founded in NYC, it’s not a French house.
I was thinking the same thing.
Yeah I thought it is US too
Totally agree on MFK. They're still ahead but slowly losing their best stuff (as you said) and replacing it with lacklustre releases like the new 'Cologne' Forte line. What does that even mean? Pointless.
Sad but that's what the giant conglomerates that own these companies do. They try and please everyone with the most unoriginal scents. :(
Tonka 25 from Le Labo and Memo Lalibella are m BOSS LADY go-to perfumes when I want to feel powerful and feminine.
Thanks Sebastian! The new rising stars of French niche perfumery are Voyages Imaginaires, Obvious and BDK. I am sure you have heard about them. If you haven’t, go to Le Bon Marché next time you are in Paris!
Oh yes. Obvious Video here: ua-cam.com/video/Oh8D6D5sBig/v-deo.html I have known about BDK since 2016, video coming soon and I know about Voyages Imaginaires and will look for them on my journey to discover new brands! :)
These are definitely some great fragrance houses. Some of my favorites are PDM, MFK and ByKilian.
Hi Sebastian. Nice list. I think you should check Les EAUX Primordiales.
My favorites niche houses are Serge Lutens , Histoires de parfums , l'Artisan parfumeur (some fragrances, not the majority of them), Pierre Guillaume
Great list! 👍 Great houses with some brilliant releases! Though we're slowly inching towards the Curse of Sameness... There seems to be a tendency for many houses to go for mass appeal fragrances instead of unique creations... 😔 Most big name brands appear to be afraid of trying "artistical" fragrances nowadays. Strangely enough, smaller houses and indies actually risk so much more than them, despite the weaker financial backbone... It's disheartening... Maybe it's just my imagination, maybe not... What do you think about this?
On a side note, I'm really growing fond of Bon Parfumeur! Pretty solid small french brand. Love 302 and 401, the latter being the best Plum Japonais-like fragrance I found so far (why, Tom Ford!? Why!?😭)
I feel that there is a greater responsibility/accountability asked of the perfumers in big houses, that is from the shareholders and the need to generate profits in the green. I agrée it’s pretty disheartening to follow a brand and note the more mainstream-leaning offerings in recent years.
I like your video.❤️I will go to Paris to continue smelling...One of my preferred of my collection is Rose oud by Kilian. Now I order it directly frome the kilian site.
Sebastian can you please tell us which MFK fragrances are being discontinued? P.S. great video. Thanks for the tip about the Jovoy shop!
Greetings 🙋🏻♀️ from France 🇫🇷 Sebastian !
Hello, hello, hello!! I’m hoping I can visit in October!!!
@@ThePerfumeGuy I hope you will be able to!
MFK a solid love for me as well, 2nd place for me is Memo Paris followed by Atelier Cologne!!
You read my mind this is what I’m looking for 3 perfumes in each niche house 👏👏👏
Please do the same list of Endland/Italia or all Europe (not French) houses
Pierre Guillame is very underrated house, and if you'd tried more his fragrances - you would definetely place him in the first 5. Can't compare artistic Pierre Guillaume vs kitschy commercial JHAG or byKilian. And considering Pierre Guillame is the only perfumeur working for his own house, and not just a bunch of marketing guys writing briefs for Givaudan/Firmenich noses - he definitely deserves higher placement!❤️
I see some of u either can't read or hear! Sebastian CLEARLY said NO designer brands, or niche brands that were LESS than 10 years old....🤦🏾♂️
Montale sensual instinct is a great BR540 replacement!
As discussed in this video: ua-cam.com/video/l6_6f-rLPLU/v-deo.html
Great one.. aroma from heaven
Great video
There aren’t that many Dutch fragrance houses I believe but would it be possible to do a feature about us dutchies?
Mancera Hollidays is fantastic indeed.
I’ve loved Pierre Guillaume perfumes since it was Parfum Generale. I adore Sunsuality in the summer and have several of his fragrances. Some of them don’t last long though.
I have cuir venomum and cashmere, which i absolutely love
You must try Jo Loves you will love their fragrances
I think you missed Guerlain . My heart was pumping until number 1 because I hopped to see it somewhere hehe . Yes , from all of them guerlain just amazes me with guerlain homme l’eau boise and homme and bois mysterioux . And so many others .... the comes parfums de marly and my list is over
@Lucian Victor Gudiu - Guerlain is my favourite house and there's a bit of a debate about whether it's niche or designer
Great video!!!
3. ELDO 2. Jovoy 1. Frederic Malle
Great concept.
One of my favourites is Perris Monte Carlo.
Amazing!! Looking forward to watching this later :D
Yes❣️ MFK A La Rose is my fave 🌹
Great choice, but I can’t believe that you didn’t feature Creed.All The Best from Brussel
I missed Parfum d'Empire...they have such solid creations! 🙂
I’m going to dig in to that house. I only have one from them.
Absolutely in agreement with MFK-he just cannot go wrong. By Killian, on the other hand, sort of deserves a higher place in my opinion. They did redeem themselves with Angels’ Share last year, so I would give them credit for that (but that’s just my opinion, of course :))
Do you like Annick Goutal perfumes? Is it considered niche or designer?
Nice selection! I've recently come accross with Les Bains Guerbois 1900 L'heure de Proust EdP, give it a try and weare waiting for your thoughts on it!
No Parle-moi de Parfume? Some of the best ones fragrances from one of the greatest - Michel Almairac... Really surprising.
I said houses older than 10 yearas. PMDP is like 5 years old!
@@ThePerfumeGuy Yes:) I am sorry. You're absolutely right.
Great list..indeed
Where does oriza le grand and initio fair?
I'm enjoying fragrances from 19 houses mentioned! Yes, all are great, with many choices. ♤♡◇♧☆
PEARLESCENT PARFUMS BAKLAVA IS AMAZING!!! A BEAUTIFUL ADDITION TO ANYONES COLLECTION!!! AMAZING HUSBAND AND WIFE COLLABORATION!
Throughly enjoyed this video.
For diptyque mines is 34 Boulevard Saint Germain 🔥🔥🔥🔥
5 Serge lutens
4 memo
3 kilian
2 Fragrance du bois
1 MFK
Do you know which perfume will be discontinued from MFK? Thx!