EPIC PERFUME HAUL! VAL'S NEW FRAGRANCE GEMS! Middle Eastern, Designer & Niche Perfume

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  • @KristiEpp-f4d
    @KristiEpp-f4d Місяць тому +23

    You two together = hilarious perfection ❤

  • @laurenhenning69
    @laurenhenning69 Місяць тому +27

    I so enjoy watching you and Val! Y'all give vivid descriptions of fragrances, not just the notes, which I really appreciate. Best of all, you two have so much fun in your videos, I can't help but grin watching. So thanks to you both, for creating such a joyful atmosphere while slipping some fragrance knowledge in too! I've purchased well over a dozen fragrances, based upon your descriptions and your enthusiasm while chatting and giggling as you give your reviews - and you haven't let me down even once! Keep up the awesome work! 🌞👍👋

  • @CJ-rx5fi
    @CJ-rx5fi Місяць тому +8

    Blessed are we when we find that one friend that understands and shares our love for fragrance - or anything about which we are passionate. We all need a friend that speaks our language! 😊

  • @ratpitt4292
    @ratpitt4292 Місяць тому +20

    Jil Sander Sun was THE fragrance in Germany in the 90s :) It reminds me so much of my childhood. Love from Germany 💖💖

    • @earth2kosmickitty
      @earth2kosmickitty Місяць тому +1

      Awww so sweet!!! I love fragrances that evoke nostalgia as well. I've still yet to try Sun. I've already tried Sun Delight and that one is a huge LOVE for me, it's so beautiful!!! I just wished it lasted longer. 🥰

    • @BEATAKTM
      @BEATAKTM Місяць тому

      Yes, same here, this is my regular purchase. It’s quite indescribable, agreed

  • @RevJenB
    @RevJenB Місяць тому +27

    I freaking LOVE the bloopers when you and Val are together!!!!

  • @deedrabielby691
    @deedrabielby691 Місяць тому +8

    My favorite perfume videos to watch are you guys together! Such a blast!! Just got a bottle of Sunflower for $6 during our Rite Aid store closings. Excited since it’s compared to the Issey one. Love you guys and your passion for fragrance

  • @Nana0931-ms6my
    @Nana0931-ms6my Місяць тому +15

    Val is obsessed with us ❤u Val. I got my popcorn ready😂

    • @kellyscott7885
      @kellyscott7885 Місяць тому +3

      I love when these two get together on camera

  • @jetaboveclouds
    @jetaboveclouds Місяць тому +15

    Val and Maria....I got a new Middle Eastern........Maison Alhambra.....Philos Opus Noir......OMG....why is no one talking about this one? It is my new signature fragrance.....It is a wonderful womanly, rich, expensive scent.......worth a try!!!!!

    • @AubreeMcKin
      @AubreeMcKin Місяць тому +4

      Now I'm off to research this! LoL

    • @mariacollettlife
      @mariacollettlife  Місяць тому

      I will have to look for it!!

    • @Khaleesi_Of_Kittens
      @Khaleesi_Of_Kittens Місяць тому +2

      The Maison Alhambra's I have are; Delilah (best Delina dupe) Montaigne Coco (Coco Vanille dupe) Reyna (Oriana dupe) Baroque Satin Oud (Oud Satin Mood dupe and my newest is Athena (their Burberry Goddess dupe) and it is beautiful!!
      They do amazing dupes!!💜

  • @divyamurali5000
    @divyamurali5000 Місяць тому +10

    First!!! Love the both of you, the happiness is soo infectious 😍

  • @crafterlex
    @crafterlex 14 днів тому

    Y’all are the fragrance obsessed friends I need. I love listening to you both discuss these. So nice!

  • @Sanjanaaa-w8r
    @Sanjanaaa-w8r Місяць тому +5

    Omg a new video! Absolutely adore you guys and the videos, been watching them on repeat! Val please keep coming back!🎉🥰

  • @pauletteyoung112
    @pauletteyoung112 Місяць тому +7

    L’eau D’Issey is a favorite of mine. You can wear it anywhere. Just beautiful.

  • @alisalavine1052
    @alisalavine1052 Місяць тому +6

    Awww, you girls are adorable and STUN NING! The Mancera coffee fragrance sounds amazing!
    I need a fragrance friend like you two have in one another. #goals😊❤

  • @sadiakhan9929
    @sadiakhan9929 Місяць тому +4

    Thank you!!! I really needed this. Your laughter is infectious. Thanks again!!! 😊❤️

  • @sweetstrawberry0309
    @sweetstrawberry0309 Місяць тому +4

    Hi Val, nice to see you again here. I love watching you two. Great video, as always!

  • @devorahXO
    @devorahXO Місяць тому +4

    Thank you! So fun!

  • @AS-mq1hr
    @AS-mq1hr Місяць тому +2

    Val your description of Jill Sander Sun is spot on!!!! I just got it and love it. Just wish it lasted longer!

  • @b25mech
    @b25mech Місяць тому +2

    The dynamic duo! Love you both. I SO want that Cotton Candy fragrance!

  • @chanellesimon2501
    @chanellesimon2501 Місяць тому +4

    Perfect description of Amore Caffe ❤❤

  • @tina_smt
    @tina_smt Місяць тому +1

    Yay!! Another Maria and Val video❤
    Was looking forward to watching this all day and it’s a long one. Yay!!! 😊

  • @chandracox6814
    @chandracox6814 Місяць тому +4

    That's so funny that DUA just made Cotton Candy by TK, the first perfume in this video!! 😂 They're always on top of the game and know what we want!!

    • @cindypowell6358
      @cindypowell6358 Місяць тому

      Yes, I bought it & it’s on the way. I’m beyond excited to see how it smells. Should be here to me by the weekend. DUA is always spot on. 💖😊💖

  • @dominikabow
    @dominikabow Місяць тому +1

    You and Val together are my favorite! Such great friend chemistry and I always have fun hearing your perspectives!
    Maria- you helped my find one of my favorite perfumes (Barakkat Gentle Gold). Val inspired me to try Baroque Rouge Extrait (thanks to this video) and it's a new love!!
    On a side note, I live in Boise, ID. I recently listed some Middle Eastern perfume declutters on Marketplace and met up with a nice lady yesterday who also loves Middle Eastern fragrances. We got to talking about perfume UA-camrs we love to watch and she totally brought you up as her favorite!! We bonded over you as our favorite reviewer!

    • @mariacollettlife
      @mariacollettlife  Місяць тому +1

      I’m so happy to hear that the recommendations have been helpful

  • @sherrymartini_
    @sherrymartini_ 7 днів тому

    Glad Val is back!❤

  • @RoxanneBrrrr
    @RoxanneBrrrr Місяць тому +2

    Love you both soooo much!!! You should have thousands more subscribers, I’m starting a campaign 🤣 seriously, thanks for bringing realness and fun always, I appreciate you more than I can express 🥹💜 I just bought your beautiful fragrance journal in blue tones from Amazon, will be here on Sunday and I can’t wait 💙💙💙 love and greetings from Montreal 🥰 🍁

    • @mariacollettlife
      @mariacollettlife  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much for the encouraging words!! I’m so glad you enjoy the content and thank you so much for purchasing the journal- I’m hope you enjoy it! 💕

  • @fegermany2413
    @fegermany2413 Місяць тому +5

    Baroque rouge extrait is beautiful. I like it much better than barakkat oud satin

  • @adeleeagleton3283
    @adeleeagleton3283 Місяць тому +3

    Also the french avenue new range are amazing I've got the liquid brun / dupe for PDM althier and a good one ..they also have one called luscious which is an even better dupe for yum pistachio it knocks spots off the affection and khair fusion . I've got meringe on the way and I've got my eye on the paradise in the pink bottle ..they are strong and long lasting ! I've received glorious oud royal blanc extrait and that is my first time of a musk but it has a beautiful lemon note to it ..I'm pleased you liked African drummer I bought that but found no reviews and when I did they were negative but I love it it is strong and long lasting x

  • @Beata_PL
    @Beata_PL Місяць тому +3

    Greetings to Val from a Polish fan ❤

  • @nikisoules6486
    @nikisoules6486 Місяць тому +1

    I love when Val is back!

  • @Joeypotter23
    @Joeypotter23 Місяць тому

    Omg I cannot get enough of the both of you!! I click instantly!!!! ❤❤❤ keep it going pls pls! Your fall transition faves! Pls

  • @CathyVaughn-ph3lr
    @CathyVaughn-ph3lr Місяць тому +2

    Recently purchased Amore Cafe and I LOVE it, will be great for fall/winter!!!!

  • @biancahogenberg1303
    @biancahogenberg1303 Місяць тому +5

    Jil sander style finally gets a spotlight, I have gone true at least 5 bottles, she was my signature for spring and summer. I cannot find it anywhere in europe anymore, so sad! Jil Sander is a underrated house in my opinion! My mom still has 2 bottles of jil sander style and jil sander sun was my stephmoms summer signature.
    I own a bottle of jil Sander style essence which is a bit stronger and that one does remind me of alien!

  • @christinedimitris3806
    @christinedimitris3806 Місяць тому

    Just joined !!! I am SOOOO happy I found you! It's like I wanna come over and have coffee and test the newest perfumes.

  • @kara8911
    @kara8911 Місяць тому +3

    I love the Dua berry orange bubblegum. It’s so fun!

  • @julie-bn8mv
    @julie-bn8mv Місяць тому +3

    I love these videos🎉❤😊

  • @pamelabrown8467
    @pamelabrown8467 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for sharing thoughts on perfumes 🙌🏽🤩🤩

  • @sarahb.4967
    @sarahb.4967 Місяць тому

    Yaaaaas! Jil Sander is a hidden gem I usually find for cheap in
    Germany! Divine

  • @Shelley-cl2kn
    @Shelley-cl2kn Місяць тому

    Val’s back! You two are so fun together. Cotton Candy and Amore Caffe sound so good. Ok speaking of lots of samples, I have a bunch. Radiant Nectar being one of them. I need to dig it out and give it another sniff.

  • @goharkaryan4133
    @goharkaryan4133 Місяць тому +3

    Oh my God girls!! I am in search of great cotton candy scent as well Val!!!! I started to research and I am almost on my way to buy all other perfumes that have cotton candy note and smell. Then I found that Theodoros Kalotinis has cotton candy perfume. Couldn't find it in US. Finally I bought 5ml on Mercari. Waiting to see how it is. But now seeing your reaction I can't wait. I also bought the Vanille which is just a like. I can't smell cotton candy. Val please let us know when you find the ideal cotton candy. Love you girls❤❤❤

  • @lucieweaver3324
    @lucieweaver3324 Місяць тому +2

    Am lovin you both! Appreciate a long lasting perfume as my skin tends to eat up the fragrance!

  • @lisawithans
    @lisawithans Місяць тому +2

    Hi guys! Love both of you!❤ I am german decent and have gone to Germany many of times. I love Jil Sander her perfumes have always been on my radar. JS Style is awesome and yes fragranctica has tons of negative review and some are harsh!!!! I think people like to be mean!!!

  • @adeleeagleton3283
    @adeleeagleton3283 Місяць тому +4

    I love watching you guys have you heard of the new coffee collection from fragrance world there are 5 in total ..if you want true coffee variants 😊

  • @Susi.312
    @Susi.312 Місяць тому

    Hi from Chicago! I also love Clean Reserve Skin! That musky salty praline is so good on my skin!

  • @NinjaBooKitty
    @NinjaBooKitty Місяць тому +1

    I love Skin! I love sleeping in it, especially when I'm sick, it's so comforting. Radiant Nectar was the first full bottle I bought when the gift set went on sale. I thought I was in love with it, but quickly realized I don't really like pear. It seems like such a boring note, so standard.

  • @botheredwithknots-Sandra
    @botheredwithknots-Sandra Місяць тому +1

    Penaten, 'the original bum bum cream!' That was awesome! Val should definitely sell that line to the company!! 😅

  • @jessicam1755
    @jessicam1755 Місяць тому +1

    I love you guys!! As for sample organization I saw someone online use jewelry boxes! You can find ones for earrings that make it so you can see all the labels ❤

  • @pixidanberty5530
    @pixidanberty5530 Місяць тому +6

    OH MY GOD, I'm falling in love with both of you ❤❤

  • @CathyVaughn-ph3lr
    @CathyVaughn-ph3lr Місяць тому +6

    I absolutely enjoy Val's last in perfumes!! When are you going to start a UA-cam chanel Val???

  • @zsu3853
    @zsu3853 Місяць тому +2

    I enjoy soooooo mich this video with your guys ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @CathyVaughn-ph3lr
    @CathyVaughn-ph3lr Місяць тому +3

    I have a few Theodorus Kalotins fragrances but did buy an inspired version of cotton candy by Dapper that I enjoy very much:))

  • @stylist62
    @stylist62 Місяць тому +1

    You 2 are so much fun to watch🥰😂

  • @stacyr3743
    @stacyr3743 17 днів тому

    Jill Sander Sun was on my list for sooo long! Then I bought Ciara, and I took it off my list because people said they were similar. However, your description makes me think they’re different. I love Jill Sander Sunbath. That one is like sunscreen at a pool with vanilla. It’s so unique for that type of beach scent.

  • @susansmith232
    @susansmith232 Місяць тому

    Lotiony bum cream! OMG!! I just fell out of my chair. I'm stealing that! You two are too much.😂😂😂

  • @AnneBerbling
    @AnneBerbling Місяць тому +3

    You two are my tribe! ❤❤❤

  • @calliegirl6710
    @calliegirl6710 16 днів тому

    I love Clean Reserve Radiant Nectar and no one else ever talks about it…totally underrated to me! I bought extras a few years ago when i thought it was discontinued. 😊

  • @chandracox6814
    @chandracox6814 Місяць тому +2

    Val!! Always love to see you on here and in Diva's as well. IYKYK!! I blame you for my DUA addiction which has now reached over 200 bottles and I just started buying from them at the end of April this year. Such an enabler!! JK JK 😂😂❤❤

  • @peego1310
    @peego1310 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the video - you two are always the perfekt match for parfumes and humour. I am a huge fan of the fragrances of Jil Sander - a wellknown german couturière ("Queen of less"). I recommand "Sunset" or "Evergreen". Greetings from Germany!

  • @dulcespinelli
    @dulcespinelli Місяць тому

    I absolutely LOVE L'Eau D'Issey, it is one of my all-time favorite fragrances for our scorching Brazilian summers. 🥰

  • @jenniferfarje4723
    @jenniferfarje4723 Місяць тому

    I love the fact that you guys brought up JIL SANDER on this vid, the only ones that have mentioned this brand in so long. YOU MUST TRY JIL SANDER NO. 4, I carry this one in my heart, it was mothers signature perfume, this is way better than channel no. 5. Love u guys ❤

  • @waytoofluffy5332
    @waytoofluffy5332 Місяць тому +8

    So funny, talking about spraying so many fragrances. My son came into my room after I was smelling and testing a bunch, and his response was, "Ugh, It's like a toxic waste zone in here!"

  • @chimbukachibangulula5635
    @chimbukachibangulula5635 Місяць тому

    Maria is so much fun 😊

  • @julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641
    @julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641 Місяць тому

    I adore these videos! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

  • @heavenj7
    @heavenj7 Місяць тому +1

    Ok we need a list of the scents that drive men crazy from you both!? Since I’m failing miserably!😅 💕

  • @taijohnson4133
    @taijohnson4133 Місяць тому +1

    TK CC is my absolute absolute fav CC scent!! I never want to be without it.
    EDIT: I feel the same about Amore Caffe.

  • @Shooshoobella7
    @Shooshoobella7 Місяць тому +1

    Such great fun when the two of you do a video! I may have to get that African Drummer, since I absolutely love that scent profile. The bottle of Baroque Rouge Extrait is so beautiful, it's just too bad I've never been able to "get" the BR540 DNA. It will forever smell like a dentist's office/bandaid to me. And Val pronounced Moschino (Mos-keeno) correctly the first time, but Issey Miyake is actually pronounced, EE-say (not ee-see) and Cacharel's Anaïs Anaïs is pronounced, ah-na-EES ah-na-EES (the two dots over the ï make it a long ee sound).

    • @mariacollettlife
      @mariacollettlife  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for the pronunciation advice, LOVE IT!!!!

  • @bebright123
    @bebright123 Місяць тому

    Clean Sueded Oud is one of my top 10!!! ❤

  • @rainyfincher4293
    @rainyfincher4293 Місяць тому

    Maria I think you'll like the Clean Reserve Acqua Neroli! It's gorgeous and doesn't give the headache like Skin.

  • @KARIN1980ification
    @KARIN1980ification Місяць тому

    Love Issey Miakey and Moschino bubblegum

  • @tdsollog
    @tdsollog Місяць тому

    “It has a bum cream accord…. It’s amazing!”
    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
    BTW, La African Drummer is wonderful, and a compliment getter.

  • @tina_smt
    @tina_smt Місяць тому

    I love Clean Reserve! My first love scent DNA is fresh laundry and your skin but better scents. Still love them today.

  • @toniagresham3971
    @toniagresham3971 Місяць тому

    Hi Val love your videos always a joy! I also would like to know where can i order my perfume journal i neeeeed one 😂. Thanks in advance .

  • @sherlcollins7011
    @sherlcollins7011 Місяць тому

    Omggg I have amore caffe too!!!! It’s so yummy! I’ve layered it with eclaire ! Yummy ❤❤ what do u guys think of Skylar boardwalk delight? I’m looking for a good cotton candy fragrance and I’m wondering about that one.

  • @jenniferh.5138
    @jenniferh.5138 Місяць тому +1

    Hi! Interested to know how you would compare Maison Alhambra Narissa Ambre to Pride La African Drummer?

  • @reneejoubert230
    @reneejoubert230 Місяць тому +5

    You say mos-k-ino. Like using the kicking 'k'

  • @perfeptions_ENG
    @perfeptions_ENG Місяць тому +2

    Looove ❤❤❤

  • @kyndalpagan7545
    @kyndalpagan7545 Місяць тому +1

    Please tell Val she needs the oil! It’s 9.50 on smallflower. It’s strong and much more cotton candy like and lasts all day! I have a 3 backups at all times

  • @robinspencer9611
    @robinspencer9611 Місяць тому +2

    Aloha Ladies!🥰🌈🦋🌺🌺🌺

  • @damesaphira9790
    @damesaphira9790 Місяць тому +7

    Issey Miyaki is one of my favorite designers. Unfortunately he died a few yrs ago but those in the company taking over are BRILLIANT perfume creators. Issey Miyaki is still 'The" Perfume house in Japan where he was greatly loved. L'eau D'Issey LASTS forever even the toilette. Melon, water lily and lotus are wonderful in this fragrance. I bought my first I.M. in the 90's and still buy it.

  • @rhiannoncarney
    @rhiannoncarney Місяць тому +1

    How is your bells palsy?funny thing I was diagnosed aug 1 and I literally kind of knew what was going on because you had just mentioned it in your video that I had just watched.i was super depressed for a while but you had said your was getting better so I had some hope❤ feeling a lot better today

    • @mariacollettlife
      @mariacollettlife  Місяць тому

      I’m sorry to hear that you have BP!! To be honest, if I’m stressed I notice that it’s worse…just a bit of tingling near my chin and it sometimes feels a bit “wooden”. I’m glad you are in the mend!! I totally understand feeling depressed about it. I found that I just felt like crying- kind of like when I was a kid and my feelings got hurt? I don’t know if that makes sense. Anyway, get better!!! ❤️‍🩹💕💕💕

    • @rhiannoncarney
      @rhiannoncarney Місяць тому

      @@mariacollettlife makes totally sense I def did the “ugly cry” a couple of times. I ended up reading things on google and it scared the hell out of me because it said I could stay like that. It was horrible. I’m healing and feel so much better,my right eye is still a little dry when I try and wear contacts. Thanks so much for out positive spirit it helps so much

  • @TheSillykelly
    @TheSillykelly Місяць тому +3

    Uh oh. I’m on a no buy. (I’m going to fight staying out of trouble after watching this one🤣)

  • @heavenj7
    @heavenj7 Місяць тому

    😂I’m still laughing! We need a thumbnail of you sniffing the fingers!!! 🤪

  • @joannemercier9957
    @joannemercier9957 Місяць тому +3

    Calvin klein escape smells identical to one of the issey mikake, not sure if it’s the one you showed.

  • @sarahmiller8156
    @sarahmiller8156 Місяць тому

    Baroque Satin Oud !!!! Obsessed. The best recommendation ever. It is feminine and long lasting. Sexy yet still something I enjoy wearing at the end of the day when I’m ready to cuddle on the couch. It is the most beautiful powdery rose violet scent ever. Especially for the price

  • @nyiathompson7531
    @nyiathompson7531 Місяць тому +3

    Layer Toy 2 Bubblegum with Parfums de Marly’s Oriana… you’re welcome. 😂😉

  • @mamavonmaple
    @mamavonmaple Місяць тому

    Sun is a scent I know from my teenage years. Friends of me had it, but I dont feel the need to have it. Now people starts reave again about it. I went to the drugstore to smelled it. But it was too mature for me in my 50s and for my nose outdated. I have and know so many good summer sunscreeny scents who are so much better for my nose. Also older and for many people also outdated is my love Bronzed Goddess.
    African drummer should be a dupe of bal d afrique, the web say. I think I must buy it to get my own opinion. In both cases it will be beautiful.
    best wishes 🙋🏼‍♀️🍁

  • @SomeOne-ry6qo
    @SomeOne-ry6qo Місяць тому

    L'eau d'Issey with Choco Musk perfume oil 😍😍😍 you should try it

  • @NataliaPullen
    @NataliaPullen Місяць тому

    ❤love your video ❤

  • @edithobrien7118
    @edithobrien7118 Місяць тому

    African Drumer is a dupe of either Intitio (side efect?) or maybe some NISHANE but definitely inspired

  • @Roni62
    @Roni62 Місяць тому +2

    I have a bottle of "Litte African Drummer" m. I let it sit for 4 months because in the beginning, I hated it. Now, I love it

    • @mariacollettlife
      @mariacollettlife  Місяць тому

      Thanks for weighing in!

    • @Schelli-e4y
      @Schelli-e4y Місяць тому

      Did yours also smelled like cheap liquid soap in public restrooms on vacation? I bought mine 2 months ago and still hate it. Is it worth waiting to macerate?

  • @LauraKing
    @LauraKing Місяць тому

    Love this duo🩷🩷🩷

  • @BLARG09
    @BLARG09 Місяць тому +2

    I live outremer vanille. Smells similar to tihota. I wear it to bed or later it. It's definitely not cotton candy scented

  • @sandybeachlane1528
    @sandybeachlane1528 Місяць тому +1

    Do you have a video on how you layer your perfumes?

    • @mariacollettlife
      @mariacollettlife  Місяць тому

      I’m doing one with my friend Hessie next week- hoping to have it out on Thursday. She is the layering queen!!

  • @cornelia8336
    @cornelia8336 Місяць тому

    I love your vidéo ladies,so we want to Val begin a you tube chanel cause she has so many things to show us

  • @rhiannoncarney
    @rhiannoncarney Місяць тому

    Fyi dapper just did their version of tk cotton candy ❤ i got a 50 ml and love it

  • @janelevey3435
    @janelevey3435 Місяць тому

    Great video!k

  • @loriwiggs8599
    @loriwiggs8599 Місяць тому

    Ok I bought Lattafa La African drummer and it really smells to my nose gardenia. Unbelievable cause I’m putting this baby on the maceration tray for a while. I hope it changes. Not a fan so far but hopefully it’ll grow on me.

  • @serenamoonxo
    @serenamoonxo Місяць тому

    I do not like JHAG original but I LOVE clean skin Reserve it's so gorgeous.

  • @kaoeye
    @kaoeye Місяць тому +3

  • @Khaleesi_Of_Kittens
    @Khaleesi_Of_Kittens Місяць тому

    *Val, the best BR540 dupe is Club De Nuit Untold and it has the sweetness you're searching for!!*
    *Also, the Vanilla you need is Khadlaj Empire Victor!! Now that it's reformulated, it is EPIC with 3 different vanilla profiles in it!!!*

  • @Khaleesi_Of_Kittens
    @Khaleesi_Of_Kittens Місяць тому

    Val needs to get Athena from Maison Alhambra. Its a dupe for Burberry Goddess for $24. 💜

  • @Maria-ej1qo
    @Maria-ej1qo Місяць тому +3

    😊❤