I worked in the fragrance industry and most of these are actually best sellers! Maybe people voted for their favourites by accident because this doesn't seem correct based on my knowledge of what the ladies are buying...
I think most hated perfumes are usually the ones that are most popular. Of course if you have something popular it will trigger hate as well. There are many less popular perfumes people just dont know about and many people dont like.
I wore Poison when it first launched. I loved it and it was definitely different, not old lady at all. The top note was fruity, almost like grapes. The current versions are nothing like the original.
Oh, were you the person sitting next to me in the theater as I watched "A Doll's House?" Poison was definitely in the air, and I had to endure it for as long as the play lasted. I do not like that scent at all, especially when someone marinates in it.
Me too, I get also compliments when I wear this one. But I think most ladies forget they should choose perfume based on their skin tone and season and personality.
I love Si! I'm shocked it made a bad list. I've worn this & received many compliments. Perfumes are deeply personal & blend with your own chemistry, so this video is not the most accurate, just opinion based.
Indeed! Edit: I was so excited replying I didn't realise your comment said expensive 😅 I was thinking about elegant perfumes, but regardless of price tag.
Im all about Mugler fragrances, and, being 42, i have only just smelled and owned them now. Im obsessed with Alien. Like i mean, its an addictive fragrance for me, one i know i will never be able to live without. I dont care if it has a "90s" vibe, this is one that will be a classic. It soooo beautiful, and a huge compliment getter. Love Alien!
As a fragrance collector with over 350 perfumes, I must say… These are all best sellers. This makes no sense! I don’t wear any of these anymore, but I will say that billions upon billions of women do and they all sell very well continuously.
@@sakuraflower7245 I don't think they go off. I still have a bottle of Miss Dior that I got for a 21st gift (I'm 59 now). I barely even wore it so the bottle is virtually full but I kept it for sentimental reasons. It is still in its box and is a gorgeous little frosted glass bottle imprinted with the Dior houndstooth design. I was going through my perfumes the other day, chucking some out and I sprayed some of this on. I think it still smells very pretty.
I don’t agree with this list at all 😅 I feel like it’s more like “most mainstream perfumes” rather than “most hated”. Most of these are very liked perfumes. Definitely not the worst smelling perfumes in my opinion….
I LOVE Baccarat Rouge! So many of these are best sellers, so I think what people don't like is the fact that they are over hyped and so many people wear them.
@averageextraordinarywoman.....me too. I wear it but I wear the one in the deep red Baccarat bottle. I am stopped every time I wear it. Men and women tell me it smells wonderful and ask for the brand. I wear about 5 different perfumes. I am also a fan of Bond 9. I am not a fan of Angel or Chanel No5. They both make me nauseous. Angel smells like something a teenager would wear, not a sophisticated lady. However, I do believe one perfume can smell completely different on another person.
@@Elizabeth-dw6lc I wear the red bottle Baccarat Rouge as well. As well as the Orientica dupe of it. I know what you mean about how perfumes smell different on different people.
That's funny about Alien. Every time I've ever worn it, I get compliments & asked, "Wow, I love that. What it is it?" Maybe it has to do with how it smells on each person.
I'm shocked that Carolina Herrera, Armani Si & Alien made it to the most hated list. Most of the UA-camrs recommend these perfumes. Now we need a video on 10 most loved perfumes.
Perfume preference is very personal - and each person's chemistry changes it, so what you love on someone else may smell awful on you. I desperately wish I could find my favorite OLD scents ( BEFORE they were secretly "updated")
Fragrance is no longer manufactured using natural components - the bulk of fragrances are wholly synthetic produced by a group called International Flavours and & Fragrances. (They produce all the smells one associates with cleaning products the fragrance in cosmetics, hygiene & personal care products and flavourings used in food manufacturing). They produce the so called raw materials that locations like Grasse in the south of France use to formulate the house brand perfume releases. A team of 'noses' as they are called will create the fragrance commissioned by a luxury brand. Because of cost there are a great deal of substitutions in the formulations therefore old favourites will inevitably change due to cost and focus on profit margin. More often than not the bottle is more expensive than the fragrance.
True! I got my ovaries removed because of breastcancer and being through with menopause changed everything. Right now I'm trying to find new perfumes that match my new chemistry and personal preferences 😅
Locating old formulas will be difficult and also because time is never kind to natural ingredients. Instead seek out new experiences - recently I sampled a range from Salvatore Ferragamo called Storie de SETA of which there are 4 or 5 themes only 2 had any interest for me - on the skin it's quite light and soothing in its notes profile - worth testing on the skin. Try them on different days but don't commit to buy until the right assembly of notes are there for you.
Just one technical pointer: all of these fragrances were designed--actually, *engineered*--to be used on skin. And part of the excitement of perfume is that it may smell good on you, it may not. I passed a woman in a store wearing something lovely, and I asked her what she was wearing--Good Girl. That made me sad--I know for a fact it doesn't smell like that on me.
Right. Through lots and lots of sampling, I've learned a couple of "rules of thumb" about "parfums" in general: (1) To me, anything by Chanel will smell atrocious on me. (2) To me, anything by Yves Saint Laurent will smell intoxicating on me. I can't say how they smell to anybody else -- I think the only time anybody ever asked me what I was wearing because it smelled good, it was Armani Mania.
1. spray on the paper from further away 2. spray once 3. wait 20 seconds 4. then smell otherwise you only get top notes and alcohol which is not how the perfume was made... the way you test them of course nothing's gonna smell good... also test 3 max with time in between cause how can you make out the smell properly if every smell just intertwines with one another
You really have to test on your own skin. Then hold it away from nose after a few seconds, up to an hour later. Like you say, you can only smell a few scents correctly in the space of several hours.
Hi Anna, thanks for your review. Just wanted to say that I noticed you often used phrases like 'eww this smells like an old lady.' which implies that to smell like an old lady is a bad thing - that an old lady might smell like lavender, old books and boiled eggs or something). Anyway, maybe the time has come to ditch that line. I'm an 'old lady' and I do not smell like cheese - I'm ekeing out my last few precious drops of Tiempe Passate (Antonia's Flowers), bought for about AU$200 or 300 when it first came out in the 90s!
You’re correct. She is absolutely lacking vocabulary. She has a very immature and unsophisticated way of describing things. It’s a bit like listening to a bratty 13 year old give a fragrance review
About 30 years ago a work colleague's boyfriend was a perfumist (he custom made perfumes) and had the gift of extra sensory smell. He could literally walk around a room of 100s of people and tell every person the perfume/after shave, shampoo/conditioner and skin moisturizer they were wearing purely by smell. Not only that he could advise the person what they "should" be wearing based on the emission of natural aroma from their body. He told me that every perfume smells differently on each individual because of how their own body behaves and that to truly appreciate a fragrance, you should spray some on your wrist then go about your normal day for 2-3 hours before you really sense it and then you will know how it really smells on your skin.
I have that sensory gift, only my neurosystem reacts the way it should since fragrance is toxic chemicals. They make me sick instantly. Perfumes actually make everyone sick you just dont notice like with cigarettes. They have been linked to hormonal inbalance, cancer etc.
@@ThornyRoseV Isn't this when you spray them direct ly on your skin and they get absorbed? I refuse to believe a fragrance emanating from someone else's body will give me cancer. Flowers should have been killing us in the wild if aromachemicals were so dangerous. Fragrances have a purpose in nature, fruits smell appealing so we can eat them and propagate their seeds. If you're nose is overreacting to every pleasant fragrance then perhaps the danger is to you, not the entire population.
I worked for Hermès perfumes and I developped a great taste and love for this beautiful world and for the history of perfumerie. I'm now a collector and I love the rarest perfumes from any olfactive family. Hermès, Guerlain, Sisley and Armani Privé are great houses to start from. I'm kind of sad to see Chanel n°5 was number 1. As someone who has spray all types of perfumes on any person possible, it really depends on the skin. When I spray it on me no 5 has very strong aldehydes, but after a couple of hours, it smells like fresh roses and ppl compliment on me a lot. And it lasts 24 hours so it's worth every penny. Each skin marries each own perfume 🥰, when you love a perfume, the perfume loves you back. And it's a beautiful world to explore if you have an open mind and you let yourself be surprised.
@akiyoshidai1231: that sounds like a very French attitude towards perfume that you picked up whilst at Hermès, “each skin marries each own perfume…”. Well said.
As a perfume collector, I cannot understand why some people use the word "hate" so lightly in regards to a perfume, for me it is an experience on many levels, not just olfactory, besides I have tried perfumes that matter less to me than others but also I have fragrances that fascinate me, but no fragrances I "hate".
@@hiannahgus574 My childhood friend has this type of skin in which every parfum smells so much better than on my own skin, and it’s been like that since we were teenagers and now we are middle aged women - I’m so “jealous” haha 😄
I’m surprised that La Vie Est Belle is on a worse smelling list. I’ve been wearing this fragrance for years and always get so many compliments from men of all ages. I’m 72 now.
My Mom is also 72 and has been wearing this one for at least 5 years now, it's her signature scent and my dad keeps buying it for her...I say, if you love it keep wearing it. I associate it with her now :)
My all time fave also, I pop to the shops sometimes with a tiny bit on ( yes, I know, I'm just addicted) The times both women & men have said " can I ask about your perfume it smells amazing" ..Guys usually say they will buy one for their wife! It changes a lot on different body chemistry though, I have given a bit on friends wrists if they have asked & I admit its not for everyone, it can go very cloying & smell entirely different.
I really like it on other people but not on me, it's too strong for my personality. But I have made some candles and wax melts with LVEB oil and I love love love it as a house scent.
Opium was so sexy when it came out in the early 70s, everybody was wearing it! But two of the formulas ingredients became impossible to source and they had to reformulate in the early 2000s (and they absolutely screwed that up!) If you ever find an OG formula bottle you’ll see what I mean.
@@lavinianegru4303Well said that's true my favourite perfume Eternity by Calvin Klein isn't the same anymore and doesn't last as long unfortunately 😢😢😢😢
I’m shocked that Baccarat 540 is on that list. I work at a Luxury Retailer and sells all day everyday. People come in and head straight for it. The most requested fragrance, hands down!
Many of these made the list because they’re over saturated. Everyone is wearing it smelling the same. I hate la vie est belle no matter who I smell it on lol
I'd love to know what perfume she wears. She sounds very condescending. Who in the world voted for these perfumes?! Everyone is different & has different tastes & besides Perfume smells different on everyone. To each his own. I didn't like this video at all & I Definitely Don't Agree with her in the least.
Yes...when we were teenagers, my sister and I wore different scents...I absolutely loved Ann Klein on her, it smelled amazing, however it smelled awful on me....lol. I do well with citrus/floral scents.
Well, funny thing is that many of these parfumes are rated very high by reviewers, who actually understand the art of perfumery in the first place. It only proves one thing - young girls' noses aren't trained enough to appreciate the more sofisticated smells. I don't think I'm an "old lady" (agreeing with others you should really ditch that phrase), yet I respect many of these perfumes and have them in my collection for an occasional moment. (Poison Dior, Opium YSL, Chanel 5).And yes, I've trained my nose and have been studying perfumes for some time, now. My top #1 will always be Shalimar EDP.
Although I'm a bit late to the party, I must say that Baccarat Rouge must NEVER be sprayed on paper. When I first smelt it on a piece of paper I was absolutely disgusted and couldn't understand how someone can like this abhorrent chemical weapon at such an ungodly price. But then I thought of returning to the shop in a month and then sprayed it directly on my skin. And God almighty! the scent started playing out gorgeously. This is a molecular perfume so it plays tricks when on skin. The smell is actually stronger at a distance rather than when you try smelling it directly from the skin. It absolutely needs to mix with your body chemistry to really shine. And it wraps you in a cozy warm and sweet bubble of luxury.
It’s still disgusting, and headache inducing. I washed me arm like 4 times and I could still smell it, just nauseating. Also, molecular perfume? Absolute BS 😂 ppl really need to study science before talking scientific lingo
The SA at Nordstrom sprayed it on the back of my neck one spray only! You don’t want to smell this perfume from the source as it is very powerful and it smells better in the air surrounding you, not many ppl are going to smell your skin directly, how it smells in the air around is more important
Correct…a lot of these perfumes change when on skin. On top of that, they smell different on everyone. I do not enjoy the smell of Alien, but when I have worn it I get more compliments than any other perfume I own.
There is nothing wrong with classic perfumes. As long as you like the smell that is what matters. Fragrance is not something I go for what's currently in most of the time. Just because it is "in" doesn't mean I like the scent. I wish many weren't discontinued because some I really liked were retired or limited edition and I missed out.
I love Chanel no.5. One spray of it is actually enough and it becomes more fragrant as hours pass by. It’s nice to wear it at night (date nights) and during the winter.
What is an old lady perfume smell? I'm 66 and on several occasions have been asked by younger people, including men, what perfume I'm wearing. I use Eden by Cacharel.
I also wear Eden ❤, I have had many compliments too . Funnily enough I am 66 as well . My other go to perfume is Gucci Rush ❤. When l was a teenager I wore Este Lauder . Also had a massive bottle of Charlie ( or at least I think it was ) and the lid spray part came off in my bag …. My bag stunk so much I didn’t need to wear perfume 😂
All of these fragrances are pretty strong, and they can be overwhelming when oversprayed. I imagine the "most hated scents" were judged under these conditions because many of these fragrances bloom nicely on many people when sprayed judiciously.
This is an excellent point. Many things affect how a scent is perceived, including how it’s worn, how much is worn, even what the climate is! Heat and humidity make it project more and certain notes smell much better in cold weather v. hot, or vice versa.
@@whyparkjiminnotridejimin yes, fragrance is different on everyone, as it interacts with our body chemistry. I always test a tiny bit on my pulse points, then walk around for a few hours to see how it blooms. Then I decide if it's a good match for me.
especially baccarat rouge, its notorious for being a fragranve which once you use it, your nose starts to get blind to it, so even though you can't smell it, others can, and as a result you will keep spraying it which will be a disaster
I wear Beautiful by Estee Lauder, and don't care what anyone says. EVERYTIME I wear it, some man will always stop me and ask what it is. I am 60 and have long hair, and once a man stopped me to smell my hair. You can't make this stuff up. I just wear it on the skin and a tiny amount of the lotion on my hair. Several weeks ago my mother and I went to see a performance and couldn't find a seat. We exited by an usher, and one of them followed me and directed us up the elevator to two lovely seats. I believe this smells differently on everyone. I'm not beautiful, but my perfume is.
It's interesting that almost all of mentioned parfumes often are on many lists of the best parfumes. The most of them are strong fragrances with big aura and longevity. I personally appreciate that quality and really love some of them. It's all a matter of personal preference...
Concerning Opium: When I was in my 20s back in the 1980’s, my friends and I were in love w/this perfume! We thought it smelled exotic, sexy. And it reminded me of Estee Lauder’s Estee and Cinnabar, which I loved as a teen and young adult. (Ok, old-school for sure.)
I remember those days. Another popular scent back then was Beautiful also by Estee Lauder. I think part of their allure was to be hard to define and they changed on the skin.
Totally disagree. Some of these older perfumes have stood the test of time because they are stunning. A good mix is a good mix, nothing to do with age. What constitutes a young perfume anyway? And there are so many artificial chemically perfumes nowadays targeted at younger buyers which in my opinion smell yucky and cheap and others that smell lovely as well but it’s got nothing to do with age, it’s all about the composition of smells!
I don't care what the high school cheerleaders have to say. Chanel No. 5 has always been my signature perfume and it was also my mother's. There is a difference between being an "outdated" scent and being a "timeless" one. Now since my mom is gone- it is also a very comforting smell.
Chanel No. 5 is one of my favorite scents! It’s a little too mature for my age (20), so I currently use Gabrielle by Chanel, but I see myself switching to No. 5 in a couple of years.
I'm a mature woman and I think that stuff reeks. Sorry. It differs for people don't be offended but don't devalue people who hate that stuff as "dumb teenagers" it makes you sound old and bitter
A lot of these are faves of mine. Gorgeous scents. I don’t care what others say because my friends and husband always compliments my perfumes and many I use are what those are.
I think when a perfume is really popular it can get a disproportionate amount of hate. Chanel #5 is an all time classic for a reason and BR540 might be the most cloned and copied scent DNA at this moment. So while people gonna hate, I’d be willing to be the number of people who love those greatly outnumber the hate.
You can tell Chanel was made for a time and during a time, when bathing was more of a luxury than a neccesity. It is strong enough to mask the smell of decomposition.
My mother wore only Chanel No. 5 her whole life. I grew up loving it! I bought a Chanel No 5 picture at HobbyLobby to hang in my powder room bc of the happy memories!
My beautiful mother bought me Chanel no. 5 every Christmas when I was between the ages of 8 and up. She wore the powder her whole life. She died in June 2023 at 98. I powdered her before they took her from the house. Do I love it no, but I love the memories and I still wear it once in awhile.
@@lindarosealot my husband and my children buy channel # 5 whenever they suspect I am close to running out. My Grandmother wore it, my mother and my older sisters wore it. My mother died when I was 10 so it was the most wonderful memory I had of her. My children love it because “it smells like mom.” It’s their favorite memory as well. If I wear something else they don’t approve. That’s so crazy but I knew this one would be on the list due to so many people that wear it.
This review is so interesting in that many of the perfumes you say are "hated by many women" are actually really loved by many women, men and many other reviewers within the perfume community. It's amazing how negative and/or allergic reactions, bad memories and stressful experiences can affect one's overall opinion of a certain fragrance.
I imagine young girls were the ones who voted for these perfumes. They are what their parent's generation liked or what the uncool kids like. Not fancying them is like not caring for Celine Dion or Kelly Clarkson.
@@lovaloo763 yes, marketing, and lots of money invested in advertising, and making new flanker after flanker. I 'm sorry, but if you go on forums and sites where people who are really passionate about it, and who know how they are made, how trends are created, you would learn interesting things. I advise you to take a look at niche brands, like Lutens, Penhaligon' s, Guerlain's L'art et la Matière collection, Dyptique, etc, you will discover gems, and people will really compliment you. They are on the expensive side, true, but the essences, and concentration, above 25%, perfume, above eau de parfum, are worth it. It lasts for ages, has complexity, evolution on your skin. I'm hyperosmic, meaning I smell more than average people. I assure you there is a big difference. I could imagine what a perfume smells just by reading the pyramid. I reallyadvise you to go and search for something more personal, ask help, choose a brand that suits you. But always choose a fragrance that makes you feel well. Not the brand or the pretty bottle.
Interesting. I was wracking by brain to try to remember the name of a wonderful perfume, and I can sometimes guess what someone is wearing. So once I said-Oh! I recognize your perfume (I say I smell just a hint so as not to be offensive) and the woman told me it was actually Opium. Knock me over with a feather! After that I checked for myself at a department store. I wish I could remember the name of the perfume I love, and thought it smelled like.,
The lancome perfume i got so much compliments, i was told i smelled sexy, and a man stopped me and asked me what i was wearing so he could get one for his wife
This is how you sample at a department store but I agree, especially for a warm scent, like Opium. Straight from the bottle is especially unpleasant for many of these
Hi Anna, you're meant to smell coffee beans between perfumes, A sales assistant in a fragrance department offered us a bowl of coffee beans between each perfume as it neutralises the smell. But great vlog, enjoyed it.
Coffee beans don't work in the way we are told it does, actually supposed to smell your own skin and I say this as I use to work for a very niche specialist perfumer.
Smells are also strongly associated with memories. A good perfume can be hated simply because it’s associated with a bad memory - wether it’s an event or a person 😅 I think this factor adds an important amount of subjectivity to something already so personal. I hope ladies whose perfume ended up on the list don’t feel offended, this is all in good fun. There’s a perfume for everyone, and if we all loved the same one, we’d all smell the same thing and it would be incredibly boring!
Charlotte, I agree with you about smells being associated with memories. As I just posted, I used to wear Flora Danica and I have a couple of empty bottles that still have very little scent left, but whenever I open one of them the scent brings back a world of good memories for me during a good time in my life.
Nice comment. Cause who cares...I never care if folks like or don't like what I do. Cause we all have our own personal style. And I love seeing the expression of all of my friends and their lovely styles. And I know they value me too.
Anna, have to saw I often don’t agree with your perspective but still love to watch your videos. You’re entertaining, humorous and charming and your videos are fun 😄
I actually like Baccarat rouge just not on me but on my mother. Perfumes smell different on different people. My father loves Montale intense caffe and my mother hates it on him so much he keeps it in his office instead of home. But when I applied it on myself at a store my mom absolutely loved it
I hated all Montale perfumes except Montale “Dark Purple”, which I absolutely loved some 10 years ago and haven’t come in contact with it since, now I’m curious to smell it again
I think the only reason the Baccarat rouge540 is on the "most hated perfumes" is because the ladies who consider themselves to be the "it girls" thought they would be the only ones who would afford to buy it. After realising that most ladies actually could afford, they had to choose to "hate" it . And the over-the-up reaction from Anna on Baccarat rouge540 is just Pathetic.
@@CM-xn3pg I don’t think Anna’s reaction was pathetic. She clearly couldn’t stand it. I’ve had the same reaction when I couldn’t stand a scent, too. Nothing weird about not being able to tolerate something.
This is a perfect example of why you can't depend on someone else's opinion for fragrance...you really have to test for yourself. Except for Sí and Britney Spears, I love them all! ❤️
I've worn Good girl, La vie est Belle, and every time I did I received positive compliments from both men and women. It has to do with how it interacts with the body chemistry. Now wondering which perfumes appear sofisticated and again how they interact with the body chemistry.
My most loved perfume was Poème. I wish they would bring it back. You know Anna , 75 year old women still have their favorite perfume and don’t want it retired.
Hello....Chanel No 5 is very splendid perfume My father kept buying it for mom and the perfume really matches her true elegance. Some perfumes does not like all skins; every skin has its specific perfume.
That perfume must be very special to you. My first and only bottle of Poison was given to me by my father, too. I still have about half a bottle left. I'm sorry for your loss and send you best wishes.
@@devonbradley4372 Thanks so much, it's easier to type it, than to realise it. My daughter Hannah was 27, decided this world wasn't for her anymore. My Dad and herself were two sides of the same coin, so I know they're together again, and with all of our other special people on the other side x x x 💔💖
All I know is that whenever I wear La Vie Est Belle, I am ALWAYS stopped by random people who ask what perfume I’m wearing, and shower me with compliments. It has a strong initial patchouli scent, however, the patchouli wears off and the lingering scent is absolutely beautiful on me 🤷🏽♀️
Hello ladies, I just want to make a comment about Opium. It was from the 70’s and I loved it back then. It was a rich long lasting fragrance and it was made from distilling plants and not made in a lab. Some years now it resembles nothing of its former self and I was informed by a consultant that the European Union had told various perfumers that they needed to change their formula and water it down. I believe that Guerlain also had to do this. I like fragrance made from plants not out of various bottles by a technician. That’s why I love going to France there are so many independents making scents
Nocturnes de Caron was my signature scent for years (beginning in the 1980's when it was created) but then it stopped smelling the way it had before and I found out that it was because they began using synthetics instead of natural ingredients (flowers).
@@AsiminaKouloukouri You are absolutely correct. There are small businesses in U.K. and France that produces their own scents it’s just a problem finding them. I went to Grasse in France many years ago to the perfume factory there where I believe it all started. You could have a tour to see the different methods of extraction. Very interesting. I haven’t looked to see if they are still there but a great opportunity if you can go. I buy oils and wear them sometimes. like Jasmin. Rose is very expensive because of the amount of petals it takes to make a small amount. Right now I don’t know what the answer is.
Maybe I’m just an old soul (currently in my 40’s), but IMO Chanel No5 screams timeless, classy and mature woman. I wore this scent in my early 30s and got so many compliments from men! It was my first scent splurge.
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera is one of my FAVORITES. Everyone is different and our Ph balance on our skin is different. Hence, the taste and how it smells on our skins. It’s definitely a keeper for me! I love the bottle too 🥰
True,i had a friend with olive skin and dark hair and her lifetime perfum was Opium smelled really good..(on her)..i thought i could wear it too,it was the nastiest smell ever.
As someone who worked in a Perfume shop where I smelled these all day....I simply could not agree more. The only one I'd probably remove from that list is Good Girl - its a nice scent but doesn't last long at all. The rest are migraine givers to the highest degree!! Especially the Opium's.
I wear La Vie Est Belle and every time I wear it I get compliments on it. I'm about out of the first bottle I bought and about to buy more. There was one perfume that I wore a lot where people would stop me in malls, restaurants, on the street, etc. to ask me what I was wearing. It was Boudoir by Vivienne Westwood. Unfortunately, I am out of it and it has sadly been discontinued. I wish it hadn't because that's one perfume I'd buy over and over again. I love perfume and have a lot of it.
Same. It’s my fall/winter every day. I get so many compliments. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia is my spring/summer scent. So many compliments from n both..
Honestly, I do not get the Black Opium hate? :)) It smells very dark and gourmand on me. I think it's a matter of body chemistry and also perhaps it smells nicer in hot weather?
same, my mother swears by this perfume and uses it on Sundays. Every time she does she gets TONS of compliments and everyone wants to know what fragrance it is!
I think we all can agree that perfumes are so personal, they work or don’t with your body. Therefore they smell differently on everyone. Interesting quote I saw somewhere “ a woman’s perfumes tells more about her than her handwriting “ and I think that is a true statement.
I agree, my husband had a unisex cologne and I tried it and it didn’t smell the same on me as it did on him. It depends on how the fragrance meshes with our natural pheromones.
I was so disappointed to see Le Vie est Belle by Lancome. I LOVE this perfume and always get stopped by women and men and asked what it is. It was voted ‘the sexiest perfume’ in the top ten perfumes for women, last year. Feel free to send me the bottle you don’t like. ❤😅😅😅
La vie est belle is as loved as hated. I absolutely hate it and find it revolting and basic, my best friend loves it. I think perfume is just very personal
I think it’s great when a woman can pull off this perfume. It smells horrid on me...like bug spray!😂 I was excited to try it when it first came out, but my nose told me that it wouldn’t work with my chemistry before I even sprayed it on. It is polarizing I believe because it takes a certain body chemistry to make it work. Good for you!☺️
Interesting... youtube recommended this vid to me as I've been researching the best and most loved perfumes as I'm looking for a new scent. Your list of most hated is almost the exact same list I've consistently seen as most loved (not all of them, but at least 5 of them?).... So interesting... lol
Because of my age (I was born in 1978) I have a nostalgic fondness for Opium. I grew up in a small town, but we’d visit the malls in the “big city” during the holidays. Opium reminds me of fashionable 80s ladies and the excitement of visiting a city as a child. That being said, I don’t want to wear it. I wouldn’t mind a bottle to spritz and sniff at Christmastime though. ❤
That's how I feel about this perfume oils called Interlude. It smells amazing but it triggers memories of my mom/grandmom. But it gives me being a kid in the 80's🥲
Perfume is a very personal thing to many women. For some it brings back memories of wonderful times and experiences! If a fragrance makes you feel good, and brings you happiness when you wear it then that’s the important thing never mind if it isn’t someone else’s pick!😊
I have an empty bottle of Evening In Paris. Whenever I open it to smell it takes me back to my childhood. The bottle belonged to my grandmother. Still love the smell.
That's amazing... very relatable as well. I have a bottle of Shalimar that belonged to my grandma... I find it fascinating how fragrance can trigger such vivid memories.
@@lilygoatfluff6361Throughout history, perfume was used a silent tool of seduction by women. I don't think it was intended to be used for selfish ends primarily. Nevertheless, to each her own.
I truly think it's from smelling it being worn by someone whom it didn't lay on very well. Body chemistry is so important in perfume. If someone's natural notes don't support vanilla for example, vanilla will smell stale (or even putrid!) on them. It's why I never recommend spraying on cards. High quality perfumes need that interaction with skin and heat.
The magic comes down to the body chemistry of the wearer. I have adored Vera Wang's Embrace (Green Tea and Pear Blossom ) since it came out. It's all I wear, it drives my sweetheart crazy, and I get compliments regularly from ladies. That checks my three boxes, so it's perfect for me.
These fragrances are among the top selling perfumes in the world. I personally own SIX (6) of these. It is my personal opinion that this survey is for the most LOVED fragrances. Also, as a side note, fragrance is a personal preference and how it smells on an individual is completely based upon one's body chemistry. Ten women can wear the same fragrance and it smells different on all ten! You can wear an inexpensive fragrance but if it blends well with your body chemistry, you will smell like a million bucks!
I am a fragrance consultant for Chanel and No. 5 is SO polarizing. But it really does smell very different on everyone. I actually like the Eau de Toilette version on myself but not the original Eau de Parfum. Fragrance is such a personal experience!
Yeah I use Chanel No. 5 eau de parfum once my mom tried it too didn’t smell the same on her but it smells great on me never giving up on Chanel every1 loves it on me 😅
True! My personal favorite is L'Eau, but I've noticed No 5 is not the same on me as it was when I was in my early 20s (31 now) - it's waaaay better And I get to like it more and more, but I still stick with L'Eau :D
Same here. I love Eau de toilette No5 but I find the perfume version very different. It is definitely an older scent that I would have not worn in my 20. In my 30s and 40s it grew on me. Now I think of it as the epitome of elegance.
I once purchased a perfume called Realm, which was supposed to work with your pheromones. My boyfriend could not get enough of it, as he nuzzled into my neck the first time I tried it. I was thrilled that it had the desired effect. He kept saying mmm you smell so good. I asked him what I smelled of, after a brief pause. He said Pork, you smell like Pork. Funny now, but not at the time. 😂
Anna is over the top !!! La Vie est Belle is so beautiful and feminine, not to mention that it's a man magnet, my boyfriend can't stop kissing me whenever I wear La Vie est Belle ❤.
@@justsayin1991 There is a reason Chanel No. 5 (the actual perfume) has been continuously popular since inception. I first wore it occasionally in my late teens and early twenties. The extra attention from attractive males when I wore it was fun.
@@justsayin1991 Try the body lotion. Every creation of no 5 smells completely different. It will make you feel like a million bucks ( as my friend used to say). Or the Body Cream (luxury). Seriously, I've worn No 5 all my life since my twenties and I never get tired of it.
I feel like some of these takes were made very extreme because you thought based on how many votes they got people would agree. But for research sake id do a survey on what is someones most hated scent on themselves vs others and why. For example: YSL Libre smells good to me on paper and on others, but on me it smells like laundry detergent, vs victor and rolf flowerbomb which when i smell on others i instantly recognize and hate because it makes me sneeze, for a long time i thought that meant i hated patchouli but thats definitely not the case as i love scents that are primarily sweet with patchouli
Opium reminds me of my grandmother, Its a very very spicy perfume and doesn't read well on a card, but on the skin it is lovely, and will always be something that reminds me of her. Honestly its so subjective to vote a "most hated" perfume... everyone likes different things. I love D&G light blue... on other people. On myself it makes me want to puke.
@@chiarab.z.2830 My mum is in her 50s and wears Mademoiselle, it suits her so much, even though it’s supposed to be for a “younger” audience. My grandma fell in love and has been wearing Armani’s Sì since it was launched and as much as I loved it on her, when she gifted me a small bottle of it, I couldn’t wear it for years. I found it last winter and when I put it on, it captivated me. I’ve been wearing it in colder weather ever since and will get it out of its box as the colder months arrive. I also used to dislike Estée Lauder’s Bronze Goddess and this summer I somehow fell in love with it. Long story short, I think our individual skin chemistry and overall taste change so much throughout the years that what we used to hate, might become a newfound favourite later on. I’d keep testing these fragrances and maybe one day they’ll be the perfect match!
I love Chanel No 5, even though it’s a bit old-fashioned, but that’s why it’s called classy. This perfume associates me with those old golden age. Now they have lighter / younger version of No 5, smell very fresh, good for daytime use. I also wanna know what Anna would recommend? Gucci alchemist garden or many luxurious parfume can be uS$3-400, r they worth? Or we can use essence oil lotion as a substitute ?
Ten years ago my daughter worked at the perfume counter. Among the college girls Angel and Flowerbomb used to be the overwhelming favorites. I wonder if they still love it; just like in the 80’s we all wore Charlie to death.
I absolutely DO NOT like Chanel No.5 when it's just been sprayed out of the bottle, BUT.... Once it sits on my skin for a bit, it starts to smell *phenomenal.* I think it is one of those perfumes that you really need to give some time and air to develop. Chanel eau tendre is also amazing. So good.
First time I ever smelled Angel I was like “ew”, but I got it as a gift and decided to give it a go. I kept on getting compliments, and as the day progresses the perfume change according to your body scent. I ended up really loving it. But I totally get how it can smell overwhelming at first haha
Yes, same. It’s funny, though…..Every time I ever wore it men stopped me and asked what I was wearing, including my own father. Haha. Literally every time..like the supermarket, wherever. They seem to like the chocolate notes. Reminds me of a heady old scent like Guerlain’s Shalimar.
I had to ask a regular client of mine to not wear it when they were coming to see me. I was very embarrassed but every time they left I would have a bad migraine 🥺…. Then one day they forgot, and wore it again…..
Chanel Nr 5 is impossible to tolerate at the beginning. The top notes are so heavy and repugnant. But after a while (on me around 20min) it starts to open its base notes, and it transforms into an incredible scent
I worked in the fragrance industry and most of these are actually best sellers! Maybe people voted for their favourites by accident because this doesn't seem correct based on my knowledge of what the ladies are buying...
Same, I agree. These are actually best selling perfumes - wondering who she surveyed.
I think most hated perfumes are usually the ones that are most popular. Of course if you have something popular it will trigger hate as well. There are many less popular perfumes people just dont know about and many people dont like.
Or, the “pick me” girls are just hating on what’s popular, as usual.
I don’t like the smell of Baccarat Rouge 540 also.
@@juncapulong1911 omg same !! It gives me headaches.
"One day, you will always be old," said my mother to me 50 years ago.
@@meeeka Yes, I always used to say " If you live long enough you too will be old."
@@Denise-dv3ps - I would add: “You would be lucky to live long enough to be old.”
I wore Poison when it first launched. I loved it and it was definitely different, not old lady at all. The top note was fruity, almost like grapes. The current versions are nothing like the original.
Oh, were you the person sitting next to me in the theater as I watched "A Doll's House?" Poison was definitely in the air, and I had to endure it for as long as the play lasted. I do not like that scent at all, especially when someone marinates in it.
I wore poison in the evening. Honestly I stopped wearing it when normal people started to wear it in dayliight.
@@kathleenstoin671 Awww poor kathleen.
@@kathleenstoin671where were masks when you needed one
@@kathleenstoin671you weren’t required to sit there and endure it. I’ve moved when situations weren’t ideal.
A good perfume does not need to be retired. They are timeless.
Who else is shocked that Armani’s Si made it to the list? Every time I wear this perfume I get asked about it in a very positive way!
Same, I got a lot of compliments.
Me too, I get also compliments when I wear this one. But I think most ladies forget they should choose perfume based on their skin tone and season and personality.
I love Si too! I can't wear perfumes but it's a lovely scent.
I love Si! I'm shocked it made a bad list. I've worn this & received many compliments. Perfumes are deeply personal & blend with your own chemistry, so this video is not the most accurate, just opinion based.
Maybe is bc it works with your ph so is YOU that makes it nice.
Now we need the MOST expensive smelling scents for us elegant ladies video please Anna! Who agrees? X
Indeed! Edit: I was so excited replying I didn't realise your comment said expensive 😅 I was thinking about elegant perfumes, but regardless of price tag.
Yes
Aye ✋
Yess!
Completely agreed!
I'm on my second bottle of Good Girl. I wasn't thrilled at first, but it turned amazing with my body chemistry. To each their own!
Same here...i didn't like it at first but after 2nd time wearing it ..i just like it...smells elegant but cheeky.
@@Lisa_meredith1010 I love it!
Im all about Mugler fragrances, and, being 42, i have only just smelled and owned them now. Im obsessed with Alien. Like i mean, its an addictive fragrance for me, one i know i will never be able to live without. I dont care if it has a "90s" vibe, this is one that will be a classic. It soooo beautiful, and a huge compliment getter. Love Alien!
Yes i do agree with u. TM Alien smells just great, suitable for leisure esp at night time..
As a fragrance collector with over 350 perfumes, I must say… These are all best sellers. This makes no sense! I don’t wear any of these anymore, but I will say that billions upon billions of women do and they all sell very well continuously.
How do you manage to keep your perfumes fresh? I would collect them, but perfumes go rancid when unused for a period of time!
I actually find it to be the opposite and that they get better with age. I have never had any perfume go rancid.
@@sakuraflower7245 I don't think they go off. I still have a bottle of Miss Dior that I got for a 21st gift (I'm 59 now). I barely even wore it so the bottle is virtually full but I kept it for sentimental reasons. It is still in its box and is a gorgeous little frosted glass bottle imprinted with the Dior houndstooth design. I was going through my perfumes the other day, chucking some out and I sprayed some of this on. I think it still smells very pretty.
@@carollyntthat was a very unpleasant thing to say.
@@Winning29I had one by Calvin Klein that changed colour and smelled SO BAD. It was 22 years old (it was a wedding gift)
I don’t agree with this list at all 😅 I feel like it’s more like “most mainstream perfumes” rather than “most hated”. Most of these are very liked perfumes. Definitely not the worst smelling perfumes in my opinion….
Agreed. Sounds as if the poll group was indeed mainstream.
I agree 😂😂 when people just hate popular things
Exactly. She's super annoying!!
I love the good girl one. I also get complimented a lot with it.
@@nonamesinnombre666 Me too! I’m already on my 3rd bottle of it 😀
I LOVE Baccarat Rouge! So many of these are best sellers, so I think what people don't like is the fact that they are over hyped and so many people wear them.
That was the only one that surprised me. It is overhyped, but I like it.
@averageextraordinarywoman.....me too. I wear it but I wear the one in the deep red Baccarat bottle. I am stopped every time I wear it. Men and women tell me it smells wonderful and ask for the brand. I wear about 5 different perfumes. I am also a fan of Bond 9. I am not a fan of Angel
or Chanel No5. They both make me nauseous. Angel smells like something a teenager would wear, not a sophisticated lady. However, I do believe one perfume can smell completely different on another person.
@@Elizabeth-dw6lc I wear the red bottle Baccarat Rouge as well. As well as the Orientica dupe of it. I know what you mean about how perfumes smell different on different people.
I wear it also and get tons of compliments.
Baccarat 540 in the red bottle is awesome!
That's funny about Alien. Every time I've ever worn it, I get compliments & asked, "Wow, I love that. What it is it?" Maybe it has to do with how it smells on each person.
I got an entire classroom looking for who was wearing this string perfume and it was me wearing Alien
I like Alien parfume too.
@@vaderbaby me too…it’s my signature smell.
I'm shocked that Carolina Herrera, Armani Si & Alien made it to the most hated list. Most of the UA-camrs recommend these perfumes. Now we need a video on 10 most loved perfumes.
Theg didn't. This is her weird opinion.
Alien (the original version) is stunning!
I hate Sí, but I LOVE Alien!
Alien is sooo gross. It smells like literal rat poison.
@@LivingInChrysalis Alien is stunning! Love it. The best of course is the OG.
Perfume preference is very personal - and each person's chemistry changes it, so what you love on someone else may smell awful on you.
I desperately wish I could find my favorite OLD scents ( BEFORE they were secretly "updated")
Fragrance is no longer manufactured using natural components - the bulk of fragrances are wholly synthetic produced by a group called International Flavours and & Fragrances. (They produce all the smells one associates with cleaning products the fragrance in cosmetics, hygiene & personal care products and flavourings used in food manufacturing).
They produce the so called raw materials that locations like Grasse in the south of France use to formulate the house brand perfume releases. A team of 'noses' as they are called will create the fragrance commissioned by a luxury brand. Because of cost there are a great deal of substitutions in the formulations therefore old favourites will inevitably change due to cost and focus on profit margin. More often than not the bottle is more expensive than the fragrance.
Exactly right about chemistry
True! I got my ovaries removed because of breastcancer and being through with menopause changed everything. Right now I'm trying to find new perfumes that match my new chemistry and personal preferences 😅
Locating old formulas will be difficult and also because time is never kind to natural ingredients.
Instead seek out new experiences - recently I sampled a range from Salvatore Ferragamo called Storie de SETA of which there are 4 or 5 themes only 2 had any interest for me - on the skin it's quite light and soothing in its notes profile - worth testing on the skin. Try them on different days but don't commit to buy until the right assembly of notes are there for you.
Just one technical pointer: all of these fragrances were designed--actually, *engineered*--to be used on skin. And part of the excitement of perfume is that it may smell good on you, it may not. I passed a woman in a store wearing something lovely, and I asked her what she was wearing--Good Girl. That made me sad--I know for a fact it doesn't smell like that on me.
Right. Through lots and lots of sampling, I've learned a couple of "rules of thumb" about "parfums" in general: (1) To me, anything by Chanel will smell atrocious on me. (2) To me, anything by Yves Saint Laurent will smell intoxicating on me. I can't say how they smell to anybody else -- I think the only time anybody ever asked me what I was wearing because it smelled good, it was Armani Mania.
@@merriemisfit8406I have the same issue with Chanel
I think one’s body chemistry may account for that. I’m sure that must have been a disappointment for you
That is a good point!!
I've had friends wear perfumes that smelled lovely on them, and like day old dog vomit on me.
I wouldn’t trust people on Instagram to decide what perfumes smell good.
1. spray on the paper from further away
2. spray once
3. wait 20 seconds
4. then smell
otherwise you only get top notes and alcohol which is not how the perfume was made...
the way you test them of course nothing's gonna smell good... also test 3 max with time in between cause how can you make out the smell properly if every smell just intertwines with one another
Thank you! ✅❤
This! Watching the video was painful but entertaining. lol I wondered if she had nose blindness by the end of it.
You really have to test on your own skin. Then hold it away from nose after a few seconds, up to an hour later. Like you say, you can only smell a few scents correctly in the space of several hours.
And skin ! So much influence 🌸💕🌸💕🌸
She definitely isn’t knowledgeable about perfumes. She’s entertaining though which is what UA-cam is for.
Hi Anna, thanks for your review. Just wanted to say that I noticed you often used phrases like 'eww this smells like an old lady.' which implies that to smell like an old lady is a bad thing - that an old lady might smell like lavender, old books and boiled eggs or something). Anyway, maybe the time has come to ditch that line. I'm an 'old lady' and I do not smell like cheese - I'm ekeing out my last few precious drops of Tiempe Passate (Antonia's Flowers), bought for about AU$200 or 300 when it first came out in the 90s!
You’re correct. She is absolutely lacking vocabulary. She has a very immature and unsophisticated way of describing things. It’s a bit like listening to a bratty 13 year old give a fragrance review
So ageist and we love our old perfumes and we try new ones to. Delia Morris
If you don't smell like vapor rub, then you're not an old lady, no matter how advanced in years you are. 😊
Anna fala de elegância e fez um preenchimento labial deselegante!
@@taoofgravity there is Absolutely NOTHING wrong with being an old woman. Or smelling like vapor rub.. as a 20 year old. Or anything in between.
About 30 years ago a work colleague's boyfriend was a perfumist (he custom made perfumes) and had the gift of extra sensory smell. He could literally walk around a room of 100s of people and tell every person the perfume/after shave, shampoo/conditioner and skin moisturizer they were wearing purely by smell. Not only that he could advise the person what they "should" be wearing based on the emission of natural aroma from their body. He told me that every perfume smells differently on each individual because of how their own body behaves and that to truly appreciate a fragrance, you should spray some on your wrist then go about your normal day for 2-3 hours before you really sense it and then you will know how it really smells on your skin.
I have that sensory gift, only my neurosystem reacts the way it should since fragrance is toxic chemicals. They make me sick instantly. Perfumes actually make everyone sick you just dont notice like with cigarettes. They have been linked to hormonal inbalance, cancer etc.
I’ve heard the same.
@@ThornyRoseV
Isn't this when you spray them direct ly on your skin and they get absorbed?
I refuse to believe a fragrance emanating from someone else's body will give me cancer. Flowers should have been killing us in the wild if aromachemicals were so dangerous. Fragrances have a purpose in nature, fruits smell appealing so we can eat them and propagate their seeds. If you're nose is overreacting to every pleasant fragrance then perhaps the danger is to you, not the entire population.
@@ThornyRoseV what do you recommend using instead ? Xx
Wow he has an amazing gift of smell. I can’t smell anything unless they have very strong smells like mint or spice.
Chanel No. 5 all time classic...first expensive perfume i was given and i love it!
I worked for Hermès perfumes and I developped a great taste and love for this beautiful world and for the history of perfumerie. I'm now a collector and I love the rarest perfumes from any olfactive family.
Hermès, Guerlain, Sisley and Armani Privé are great houses to start from.
I'm kind of sad to see Chanel n°5 was number 1. As someone who has spray all types of perfumes on any person possible, it really depends on the skin. When I spray it on me no 5 has very strong aldehydes, but after a couple of hours, it smells like fresh roses and ppl compliment on me a lot. And it lasts 24 hours so it's worth every penny.
Each skin marries each own perfume 🥰, when you love a perfume, the perfume loves you back. And it's a beautiful world to explore if you have an open mind and you let yourself be surprised.
What a well articulated lovely comment✨ 🧛🏻♀️🖤
@akiyoshidai1231: that sounds like a very French attitude towards perfume that you picked up whilst at Hermès, “each skin marries each own perfume…”. Well said.
Hermes perfumes are indeed lovely. My favourites are any one in the "Jardin" line.
As a perfume collector, I cannot understand why some people use the word "hate" so lightly in regards to a perfume, for me it is an experience on many levels, not just olfactory, besides I have tried perfumes that matter less to me than others but also I have fragrances that fascinate me, but no fragrances I "hate".
@@hiannahgus574 My childhood friend has this type of skin in which every parfum smells so much better than on my own skin, and it’s been like that since we were teenagers and now we are middle aged women - I’m so “jealous” haha 😄
I’m surprised that La Vie Est Belle is on a worse smelling list. I’ve been wearing this fragrance for years and always get so many compliments from men of all ages. I’m 72 now.
My Mom is also 72 and has been wearing this one for at least 5 years now, it's her signature scent and my dad keeps buying it for her...I say, if you love it keep wearing it. I associate it with her now :)
My all time fave also, I pop to the shops sometimes with a tiny bit on ( yes, I know, I'm just addicted) The times both women & men have said " can I ask about your perfume it smells amazing" ..Guys usually say they will buy one for their wife! It changes a lot on different body chemistry though, I have given a bit on friends wrists if they have asked & I admit its not for everyone, it can go very cloying & smell entirely different.
It's a disgusting smelling perfume. So basic.
Exactly
I really like it on other people but not on me, it's too strong for my personality. But I have made some candles and wax melts with LVEB oil and I love love love it as a house scent.
Opium was so sexy when it came out in the early 70s, everybody was wearing it! But two of the formulas ingredients became impossible to source and they had to reformulate in the early 2000s (and they absolutely screwed that up!) If you ever find an OG formula bottle you’ll see what I mean.
Meh, I thought Opium stank even back when it first came out.
@@resourcedragon and this is why there’s a market for many perfumes…but it was and is (even reformulated) an international best seller, right?
Yes, Opium was my perfume in the 80’s & 90’s, but you can’t pay me to wear the new Opium?
They changed the formula...and all smell like rain water...you cant find a strong, long lasting perfume anymore.
@@lavinianegru4303Well said that's true my favourite perfume Eternity by Calvin Klein isn't the same anymore and doesn't last as long unfortunately 😢😢😢😢
If she doesn't know what Ambergris is, it's because she doesn't know anything about perfume !
Or vetiver.
@sharonensor7471 or that fir is pine tree. 😂
@@sharonensor7471 exactly my thought.
Indeed, I found that highly amusing as well. "Ambergris?" "Vetiver. Whatever _that_ is." And this person is commenting on fragrances?
I’m shocked that Baccarat 540 is on that list. I work at a Luxury Retailer and sells all day everyday. People come in and head straight for it. The most requested fragrance, hands down!
Many of these made the list because they’re over saturated. Everyone is wearing it smelling the same. I hate la vie est belle no matter who I smell it on lol
Its stinky
I get many compliments when I wear it. ❤
I'd love to know what perfume she wears. She sounds very condescending. Who in the world voted for these perfumes?! Everyone is different & has different tastes & besides Perfume smells different on everyone. To each his own. I didn't like this video at all & I Definitely Don't Agree with her in the least.
@@morgantylerv9406 girl relax. It’s not that serious
Anna,let's do a FAVORITE perfumes list! Although perfumes are so personal as they blend with your own body chemistry, it would still be fun!
She already posted on her IG stories
Her favorite perfume is portrait of a lady
@@NuNuTaSrA ahhhh ok..I don't do IG
Always put and extra space after a comma. I just want to help elevate the elegant ladies.
Ambergris is whale vomit. Honestly!
Perfumes are very personal to someone’s natural body scent and shouldn’t be based on what someone else likes or dislikes.
Thank you.
I agree 100 percent!
Absolutely
Yes...when we were teenagers, my sister and I wore different scents...I absolutely loved Ann Klein on her, it smelled amazing, however it smelled awful on me....lol. I do well with citrus/floral scents.
Couldn’t agree more
Well, funny thing is that many of these parfumes are rated very high by reviewers, who actually understand the art of perfumery in the first place. It only proves one thing - young girls' noses aren't trained enough to appreciate the more sofisticated smells. I don't think I'm an "old lady" (agreeing with others you should really ditch that phrase), yet I respect many of these perfumes and have them in my collection for an occasional moment. (Poison Dior, Opium YSL, Chanel 5).And yes, I've trained my nose and have been studying perfumes for some time, now. My top #1 will always be Shalimar EDP.
Although I'm a bit late to the party, I must say that Baccarat Rouge must NEVER be sprayed on paper. When I first smelt it on a piece of paper I was absolutely disgusted and couldn't understand how someone can like this abhorrent chemical weapon at such an ungodly price. But then I thought of returning to the shop in a month and then sprayed it directly on my skin. And God almighty! the scent started playing out gorgeously. This is a molecular perfume so it plays tricks when on skin. The smell is actually stronger at a distance rather than when you try smelling it directly from the skin. It absolutely needs to mix with your body chemistry to really shine. And it wraps you in a cozy warm and sweet bubble of luxury.
It’s still disgusting, and headache inducing. I washed me arm like 4 times and I could still smell it, just nauseating. Also, molecular perfume? Absolute BS 😂 ppl really need to study science before talking scientific lingo
@@dans5523omg really i tried it on skin but still smell disgusting and gived me a headaches ! What people like about this perfume ??!
@@fatimazahrael3430 I heard Burberry her has resemblance to this , is this true cos I love it and it’s very mild though.
The SA at Nordstrom sprayed it on the back of my neck one spray only! You don’t want to smell this perfume from the source as it is very powerful and it smells better in the air surrounding you, not many ppl are going to smell your skin directly, how it smells in the air around is more important
@@786tasnim i don’t know what it smells like
Perfumery is an art and not everyone understands it🙂
I do not like women perfumes! I like ones combining oud and tobacco essences!
Correct…a lot of these perfumes change when on skin. On top of that, they smell different on everyone. I do not enjoy the smell of Alien, but when I have worn it I get more compliments than any other perfume I own.
She's quite novice here
@@lizopee4711Novice & trying to be the authority… that’s even worse
😂👏👏👏
There is nothing wrong with classic perfumes. As long as you like the smell that is what matters. Fragrance is not something I go for what's currently in most of the time. Just because it is "in" doesn't mean I like the scent. I wish many weren't discontinued because some I really liked were retired or limited edition and I missed out.
I love Chanel no.5. One spray of it is actually enough and it becomes more fragrant as hours pass by. It’s nice to wear it at night (date nights) and during the winter.
I love it too, so feminine.
What is an old lady perfume smell? I'm 66 and on several occasions have been asked by younger people, including men, what perfume I'm wearing. I use Eden by Cacharel.
Usually stronger perfumes. As we age our sense of smell is not as strong.
Omg eden is a masterpiece
Who cares what this brawd thinks. Wear what YOU like!! I've got her on MUTE. Her voice & attitude is like nails on a chalkboard.
I also wear Eden ❤, I have had many compliments too . Funnily enough I am 66 as well . My other go to perfume is Gucci Rush ❤. When l was a teenager I wore Este Lauder . Also had a massive bottle of Charlie ( or at least I think it was ) and the lid spray part came off in my bag …. My bag stunk so much I didn’t need to wear perfume 😂
I am a 48 year old that loves "old lady" perfumes
When I was in high school in the late 60's, all the girls wore 'Ambush' and the boys wore 'Canoe'! 😄
I'm 28 and I love old ladies perfumes too 😂
@@lindahandley5267 IN THE 60's???! My grandma literally was around 10 years old or something
@@Lktlyyyyy So just what are you saying? I didn't say a word about YOUR grandma.🙄
Yep.
All of these fragrances are pretty strong, and they can be overwhelming when oversprayed. I imagine the "most hated scents" were judged under these conditions because many of these fragrances bloom nicely on many people when sprayed judiciously.
This is an excellent point. Many things affect how a scent is perceived, including how it’s worn, how much is worn, even what the climate is! Heat and humidity make it project more and certain notes smell much better in cold weather v. hot, or vice versa.
You're right. Fragrance should be a part of your being, not announce your presence from a block away.
Less is more, ladies!
Also spraying so much on a test paper doesn't show the full potential of a perfume
@@whyparkjiminnotridejimin yes, fragrance is different on everyone, as it interacts with our body chemistry.
I always test a tiny bit on my pulse points, then walk around for a few hours to see how it blooms. Then I decide if it's a good match for me.
especially baccarat rouge, its notorious for being a fragranve which once you use it, your nose starts to get blind to it, so even though you can't smell it, others can, and as a result you will keep spraying it which will be a disaster
I wear Beautiful by Estee Lauder, and don't care what anyone says. EVERYTIME I wear it, some man will always stop me and ask what it is. I am 60 and have long hair, and once a man stopped me to smell my hair. You can't make this stuff up. I just wear it on the skin and a tiny amount of the lotion on my hair. Several weeks ago my mother and I went to see a performance and couldn't find a seat. We exited by an usher, and one of them followed me and directed us up the elevator to two lovely seats. I believe this smells differently on everyone. I'm not beautiful, but my perfume is.
@@yesiownfrodo He smelled your hair? Was it Joe Biden?
It's interesting that almost all of mentioned parfumes often are on many lists of the best parfumes. The most of them are strong fragrances with big aura and longevity. I personally appreciate that quality and really love some of them. It's all a matter of personal preference...
maybe we are all just sick of those
Awh what?! Black opium?!? It’s my signature scent and I always get strangers asking me what I’m wearing and how much. So many compliments on it too!
I've heard MANY people say that they love it.
I liked it too!!
Same I love it
Agreed I think it smells wonderful, a lil dark and sexy.
Their prob thinking POISON
Concerning Opium: When I was in my 20s back in the 1980’s, my friends and I were in love w/this perfume! We thought it smelled exotic, sexy. And it reminded me of Estee Lauder’s Estee and Cinnabar, which I loved as a teen and young adult. (Ok, old-school for sure.)
Yep. Mom had both Cinnabar and Opium. I always think of her when I smell it.
I remember those days. Another popular scent back then was Beautiful also by Estee Lauder. I think part of their allure was to be hard to define and they changed on the skin.
Oh this is taking me back! Remember Youth Dew? And Aliage? In high school I drenched myself in Aliage and ran EVERYONE off the school bus 😅
@@tallblonde1976 my mom wore youth few for ages! Before that it was Emerade. Now that's a classic.
@@tallblonde1976 Oh, I hated Youth Dew!!!! That would be my #1 as the worst. I do remember Alliage slightly.
Totally disagree. Some of these older perfumes have stood the test of time because they are stunning. A good mix is a good mix, nothing to do with age. What constitutes a young perfume anyway? And there are so many artificial chemically perfumes nowadays targeted at younger buyers which in my opinion smell yucky and cheap and others that smell lovely as well but it’s got nothing to do with age, it’s all about the composition of smells!
I don't care what the high school cheerleaders have to say. Chanel No. 5 has always been my signature perfume and it was also my mother's. There is a difference between being an "outdated" scent and being a "timeless" one.
Now since my mom is gone- it is also a very comforting smell.
Chanel No. 5 is one of my favorite scents! It’s a little too mature for my age (20), so I currently use Gabrielle by Chanel, but I see myself switching to No. 5 in a couple of years.
I absolutely love Chanel No. 5 but it smells bad on me so I can't wear it.
I'm a mature woman and I think that stuff reeks. Sorry. It differs for people don't be offended but don't devalue people who hate that stuff as "dumb teenagers" it makes you sound old and bitter
I think Channel no 5 is a classic.. anytime I smell it, I picture a floral dress
How do you not love Baccarat rouge 😩😩
I absolutely love vintage perfumes. Timeless, and Elegant.
*Some* vintage perfumes, Angel was on this list, but I *love* it and I would consider White Diamonds my favorite vintage fragrance
@@JustAnotherShopaholic I love white Diamonds!
Their smell is really too strong !!
Vintage perfumes aren't too busy. The modern perfumes have way too many notes.
A lot of these are faves of mine. Gorgeous scents. I don’t care what others say because my friends and husband always compliments my perfumes and many I use are what those are.
Exactly
I agree, I think it depends on the countries as well
It depends on how it reacts with your body chemistry.
I think when a perfume is really popular it can get a disproportionate amount of hate. Chanel #5 is an all time classic for a reason and BR540 might be the most cloned and copied scent DNA at this moment. So while people gonna hate, I’d be willing to be the number of people who love those greatly outnumber the hate.
You can tell Chanel was made for a time and during a time, when bathing was more of a luxury than a neccesity. It is strong enough to mask the smell of decomposition.
My mother wore only Chanel No. 5 her whole life. I grew up loving it! I bought a Chanel No 5 picture at HobbyLobby to hang in my powder room bc of the happy memories!
My mom wore it too, but I never understood what she liked about it 🤷 now as for Angel I used to wear that scent and would wear it again 👍
My favorite on a woman
My mom wore it too, and I was privileged to buy her last bottle of it.
I have Mom's last little bottle! Not much in it. She died 3 years ago. Nice remembrance!
Now, we are expecting a video with the most elegant parfums to ladies that look for a refined and fresh image(and for every Seasons, please )
I was given Chanel no5 for my 40th birthday and I have been wearing it and loving it ever since .
I had my 80th birthday this this year.🥰
Oh boy, my all time favourite. Never ever goes out of style
I like it but i prefer "coco chanel".
My beautiful mother bought me Chanel no. 5 every Christmas when I was between the ages of 8 and up.
She wore the powder her whole life. She died in June 2023 at 98. I powdered her before they took her from the house. Do I love it no, but I love the memories and I still wear it once in awhile.
@@lindarosealot my husband and my children buy channel # 5 whenever they suspect I am close to running out. My Grandmother wore it, my mother and my older sisters wore it. My mother died when I was 10 so it was the most wonderful memory I had of her. My children love it because “it smells like mom.” It’s their favorite memory as well. If I wear something else they don’t approve. That’s so crazy but I knew this one would be on the list due to so many people that wear it.
Channel is one I dislike 👎
I love Angel. I get compliments everywhere I go & have had multiple people chase me down to ask what I'm wearing. I guess it depends who is wearing it
Please do a video about your favorite perfumes 🙏🏼🥰
And which goes with which season or accassion
Yeass been looking forward to that vid 🥰
Yes 😊🍾🥂
Yes a ”most complimented perfume” video!!!!
Yes, please!
This review is so interesting in that many of the perfumes you say are "hated by many women" are actually really loved by many women, men and many other reviewers within the perfume community. It's amazing how negative and/or allergic reactions, bad memories and stressful experiences can affect one's overall opinion of a certain fragrance.
I imagine young girls were the ones who voted for these perfumes. They are what their parent's generation liked or what the uncool kids like. Not fancying them is like not caring for Celine Dion or Kelly Clarkson.
@Mariel Ang Much younger, actually, brat.
It's based on preference though. Many people have scent sensitivities, and the ones on that list are heavy ones in my opinion.
I was shocked as she pulled out classic after classic. They're still selling for a reason, lol.
@@lovaloo763 yes, marketing, and lots of money invested in advertising, and making new flanker after flanker. I 'm sorry, but if you go on forums and sites where people who are really passionate about it, and who know how they are made, how trends are created, you would learn interesting things. I advise you to take a look at niche brands, like Lutens, Penhaligon' s, Guerlain's L'art et la Matière collection, Dyptique, etc, you will discover gems, and people will really compliment you. They are on the expensive side, true, but the essences, and concentration, above 25%, perfume, above eau de parfum, are worth it. It lasts for ages, has complexity, evolution on your skin. I'm hyperosmic, meaning I smell more than average people. I assure you there is a big difference. I could imagine what a perfume smells just by reading the pyramid. I reallyadvise you to go and search for something more personal, ask help, choose a brand that suits you. But always choose a fragrance that makes you feel well. Not the brand or the pretty bottle.
Ive worn Opium and Obsession for years and always get compliments…I think it has a lot to do with your own body chemistry.
Love the original opium.
I find it on Ebay
Body chemistry is everything with perfume.
Obsession was my go to for years
Interesting. I was wracking by brain to try to remember the name of a wonderful perfume, and I can sometimes guess what someone is wearing. So once I said-Oh! I recognize your perfume (I say I smell just a hint so as not to be offensive) and the woman told me it was actually Opium. Knock me over with a feather! After that I checked for myself at a department store. I wish I could remember the name of the perfume I love, and thought it smelled like.,
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The lancome perfume i got so much compliments, i was told i smelled sexy, and a man stopped me and asked me what i was wearing so he could get one for his wife
Not for nothing, how can you judge any perfume without actually wearing it in your skin?
Bcuz she's typical of her age!! Shameful....
This is how you sample at a department store but I agree, especially for a warm scent, like Opium. Straight from the bottle is especially unpleasant for many of these
Hi Anna, you're meant to smell coffee beans between perfumes,
A sales assistant in a fragrance department offered us a bowl of coffee beans between each perfume as it neutralises the smell. But great vlog, enjoyed it.
I knew someone that worked at the perfume counter at a Nordstrms and she said the same thing
Coffee beans don't work in the way we are told it does, actually supposed to smell your own skin and I say this as I use to work for a very niche specialist perfumer.
@@K_12389 I came here to say this
Myth.
Coffee beans will make your nose more tired. The best thing to do is smell clean skin.
Smells are also strongly associated with memories. A good perfume can be hated simply because it’s associated with a bad memory - wether it’s an event or a person 😅 I think this factor adds an important amount of subjectivity to something already so personal.
I hope ladies whose perfume ended up on the list don’t feel offended, this is all in good fun. There’s a perfume for everyone, and if we all loved the same one, we’d all smell the same thing and it would be incredibly boring!
Charlotte, I agree with you about smells being associated with memories. As I just posted, I used to wear Flora Danica and I have a couple of empty bottles that still have very little scent left, but whenever I open one of them the scent brings back a world of good memories for me during a good time in my life.
Nice comment. Cause who cares...I never care if folks like or don't like what I do. Cause we all have our own personal style. And I love seeing the expression of all of my friends and their lovely styles. And I know they value me too.
@@susanstacy2493 i agree with that.
I prefer niche perfumes .
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Anna, have to saw I often don’t agree with your perspective but still love to watch your videos. You’re entertaining, humorous and charming and your videos are fun 😄
I actually like Baccarat rouge just not on me but on my mother. Perfumes smell different on different people. My father loves Montale intense caffe and my mother hates it on him so much he keeps it in his office instead of home. But when I applied it on myself at a store my mom absolutely loved it
I hated all Montale perfumes except Montale “Dark Purple”, which I absolutely loved some 10 years ago and haven’t come in contact with it since, now I’m curious to smell it again
It's my favourite perfume. I get alot of complements...
@@nthabisengramolefe8354 which one?
I think the only reason the Baccarat rouge540 is on the "most hated perfumes" is because the ladies who consider themselves to be the "it girls" thought they would be the only ones who would afford to buy it. After realising that most ladies actually could afford, they had to choose to "hate" it .
And the over-the-up reaction from Anna on Baccarat rouge540 is just Pathetic.
@@CM-xn3pg I don’t think Anna’s reaction was pathetic. She clearly couldn’t stand it. I’ve had the same reaction when I couldn’t stand a scent, too. Nothing weird about not being able to tolerate something.
This is a perfect example of why you can't depend on someone else's opinion for fragrance...you really have to test for yourself. Except for Sí and Britney Spears, I love them all! ❤️
Midnight Fantasy is the BEST, Fantasy.. not so much lol
Who is Brittany? 🤔
@@coffeeoclock1202 🤣🤣🤣
@@coffeeoclock1202 😂
@@coffeeoclock1202 Who's 12 years old?
I've worn Good girl, La vie est Belle, and every time I did I received positive compliments from both men and women. It has to do with how it interacts with the body chemistry. Now wondering which perfumes appear sofisticated and again how they interact with the body chemistry.
Who cares what people think we all use the ones we like
Shalimar is my first and forever favorite. Love it and don't care how long it's been around.....you should wear a scent that YOU love. . . .
My mom wore Shalimar. I loved to smell it on her but didn't like it for myself.
Omg! That’s my all time favorite!
My high school boyfriend gave me Shalimar on the advice of his sister. It wasn't "me", but I wore it because he gave it to me.
Absolutely!!
It's a very personal choice that we like and enjoy wearing. I'm not taking her advice about anything. She's overstepped her bounds!
My most loved perfume was Poème. I wish they would bring it back. You know Anna , 75 year old women still have their favorite perfume and don’t want it retired.
I just bought it. I bought it from Lancome's site
@@jennyherron5353 really? Oh my! Going there next. Thanks!
Yes!!! I hope you get it and live it again!
I've got a bottle of it, when did they retire it?
They still make alot of perfumes, search for vintage perfumes
Dear Anna, I think it depends on the skin and on the season.
I think she's just going off a survey, it is what it is
Hello....Chanel No 5 is very splendid perfume
My father kept buying it for mom and the perfume really matches her true elegance. Some perfumes does not like all skins; every skin has its specific perfume.
My Dad bought me my first bottle of Poison, my daughter my second. Neither are still here, and it's my comfort fragrance. I love it 💝
That perfume must be very special to you. My first and only bottle of Poison was given to me by my father, too. I still have about half a bottle left. I'm sorry for your loss and send you best wishes.
@@devonbradley4372 Thanks so much, it's easier to type it, than to realise it. My daughter Hannah was 27, decided this world wasn't for her anymore. My Dad and herself were two sides of the same coin, so I know they're together again, and with all of our other special people on the other side x x x 💔💖
That's a really sweet reply@@devonbradley4372
❤ Perfumes are very personal. It smella diffrent on everyone. I love Poison too.
I loved poison growing up!
All I know is that whenever I wear La Vie Est Belle, I am ALWAYS stopped by random people who ask what perfume I’m wearing, and shower me with compliments.
It has a strong initial patchouli scent, however, the patchouli wears off and the lingering scent is absolutely beautiful on me 🤷🏽♀️
Same! Whenever I wear that or Burberry Her, I get the most compliments as well!
Same! I just started wearing it and I adore it!! It's so "approachable" to people.
I get compliments every time I wear it. I just a compliment today. I own 4 of these scents and Good Girl is on my list.
I love it so much. It smells amazing on my best friend but terrible on me. If I want to wear it, I have to spray it on my clothes.
Yes, men especially always give me compliments on this one
Hello ladies, I just want to make a comment about Opium. It was from the 70’s and I loved it back then. It was a rich long lasting fragrance and it was made from distilling plants and not made in a lab. Some years now it resembles nothing of its former self and I was informed by a consultant that the European Union had told various perfumers that they needed to change their formula and water it down. I believe that Guerlain also had to do this.
I like fragrance made from plants not out of various bottles by a technician.
That’s why I love going to France there are so many independents making scents
Nocturnes de Caron was my signature scent for years (beginning in the 1980's when it was created) but then it stopped smelling the way it had before and I found out that it was because they began using synthetics instead of natural ingredients (flowers).
I didn’t know they still make parfumes from plant essences. Any advise on brand names?
All vintage perfumes have been redone awfully you find them in eBay in vintage very expensive thow
@@AsiminaKouloukouri and in potentially degraded condition. I don’t even wear fragrance anymore
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You are absolutely correct. There are small businesses in U.K. and France that produces their own scents it’s just a problem finding them.
I went to Grasse in France many years ago to the perfume factory there where I believe it all started. You could have a tour to see the different methods of extraction. Very interesting. I haven’t looked to see if they are still there but a great opportunity if you can go.
I buy oils and wear them sometimes. like Jasmin. Rose is very expensive because of the amount of petals it takes to make a small amount.
Right now I don’t know what the answer is.
There are several on the list I love and will continue to wear. What’s wrong with not dying and living to be an old lady?
Maybe I’m just an old soul (currently in my 40’s), but IMO Chanel No5 screams timeless, classy and mature woman. I wore this scent in my early 30s and got so many compliments from men! It was my first scent splurge.
Totally agree
Agree!!!
One of my favourite perfumes too. Beloved and so unique.
Agree! My mum used to wear it in the 70s when she was young and stylish! She also used to wear No9
You are right ..
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera is one of my FAVORITES. Everyone is different and our Ph balance on our skin is different. Hence, the taste and how it smells on our skins. It’s definitely a keeper for me! I love the bottle too 🥰
The Opium line smells divine on me, but every Chanel perfume I’ve tried has not worked with my skin ph.
Mine too
True,i had a friend with olive skin and dark hair and her lifetime perfum was Opium smelled really good..(on her)..i thought i could wear it too,it was the nastiest smell ever.
I love Good Girl too. It goes from day to evening beautifully. Feminine and sexy. Men LOVE it.
No. It stinks regardless of pH
I wore Good Girl for a while and got SO many compliments on it but I got tired of it. Very heavy.
As someone who worked in a Perfume shop where I smelled these all day....I simply could not agree more. The only one I'd probably remove from that list is Good Girl - its a nice scent but doesn't last long at all. The rest are migraine givers to the highest degree!! Especially the Opium's.
Actually good girl last too long for me ahaha....i put it on coat and it last for weeks
Almost all the perfume are the best perfume
I agree with you!!!
My Good Girl lasts for days... 😅 sometimes even after being washed haha
GG give me headache, but not Opium 🤷♀️very subjective
I wear La Vie Est Belle and every time I wear it I get compliments on it. I'm about out of the first bottle I bought and about to buy more. There was one perfume that I wore a lot where people would stop me in malls, restaurants, on the street, etc. to ask me what I was wearing. It was Boudoir by Vivienne Westwood. Unfortunately, I am out of it and it has sadly been discontinued. I wish it hadn't because that's one perfume I'd buy over and over again. I love perfume and have a lot of it.
Black Opium is one of my most complimented perfumes. It had a lovely distinct coffee smell as the star of the show.
Same. It’s my fall/winter every day. I get so many compliments. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia is my spring/summer scent. So many compliments from n both..
Me too I love it ❤
I have the same one, and I really like it.
Agreed. Though I wish it had more longevity.
Remember, perfume smells different on every person. It may be very complimentary to you.
Honestly, I do not get the Black Opium hate? :)) It smells very dark and gourmand on me. I think it's a matter of body chemistry and also perhaps it smells nicer in hot weather?
La Vie est Belle is the one i use for daily use and i felt so embarressed when she said it smelled horrendious, i usually get complimented.
same, my mother swears by this perfume and uses it on Sundays. Every time she does she gets TONS of compliments and everyone wants to know what fragrance it is!
same, la vie est belle is my favorite parfume.
It’s on my wish list. I think it’s smells really nice
Too strong 😮
I love this, too! I think it smells great. Even my very picky daughter loves it.
I think we all can agree that perfumes are so personal, they work or don’t with your body. Therefore they smell differently on everyone. Interesting quote I saw somewhere “ a woman’s perfumes tells more about her than her handwriting “ and I think that is a true statement.
I agree, my husband had a unisex cologne and I tried it and it didn’t smell the same on me as it did on him. It depends on how the fragrance meshes with our natural pheromones.
very well said, ZK.
I was so disappointed to see Le Vie est Belle by Lancome. I LOVE this perfume and always get stopped by women and men and asked what it is. It was voted ‘the sexiest perfume’ in the top ten perfumes for women, last year. Feel free to send me the bottle you don’t like. ❤😅😅😅
I love it too and I'm very picky. I disagree with most of this list.
Yes, I am right there with you. Send a bottle of Le Vie est Belle my way too! 🥰Love the sweet scent.
La vie est belle is as loved as hated. I absolutely hate it and find it revolting and basic, my best friend loves it. I think perfume is just very personal
I think it’s great when a woman can pull off this perfume. It smells horrid on me...like bug spray!😂 I was excited to try it when it first came out, but my nose told me that it wouldn’t work with my chemistry before I even sprayed it on. It is polarizing I believe because it takes a certain body chemistry to make it work. Good for you!☺️
I feel the same way about La Vie est Belle. Utterly gorgeous 🖤
Interesting... youtube recommended this vid to me as I've been researching the best and most loved perfumes as I'm looking for a new scent. Your list of most hated is almost the exact same list I've consistently seen as most loved (not all of them, but at least 5 of them?).... So interesting... lol
Because of my age (I was born in 1978) I have a nostalgic fondness for Opium. I grew up in a small town, but we’d visit the malls in the “big city” during the holidays. Opium reminds me of fashionable 80s ladies and the excitement of visiting a city as a child. That being said, I don’t want to wear it. I wouldn’t mind a bottle to spritz and sniff at Christmastime though. ❤
I used to love opium. It must trigger great highschool memories for me:)
Are u kidding l love Armani Si it’s gorgeous,agree about Carolina Herrera it’s yikes!
Opium it’s yikes too😂
Love opium
That's how I feel about this perfume oils called Interlude. It smells amazing but it triggers memories of my mom/grandmom. But it gives me being a kid in the 80's🥲
Perfume is a very personal thing to many women. For some it brings back memories of wonderful times and experiences! If a fragrance makes you feel good, and brings you happiness when you wear it then that’s the important thing never mind if it isn’t someone else’s pick!😊
Well said 🙂
I have an empty bottle of Evening In Paris. Whenever I open it to smell it takes me back to my childhood. The bottle belonged to my grandmother. Still love the smell.
That's amazing... very relatable as well. I have a bottle of Shalimar that belonged to my grandma... I find it fascinating how fragrance can trigger such vivid memories.
@@lilygoatfluff6361Throughout history, perfume was used a silent tool of seduction by women. I don't think it was intended to be used for selfish ends primarily. Nevertheless, to each her own.
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Angel is actually my favourite scent, really can't understand why it is so hated. It's sweet, warm and embracing 💎
It’s so very unique…but my mother in law wore it for years so I never will. 😢
I truly think it's from smelling it being worn by someone whom it didn't lay on very well. Body chemistry is so important in perfume. If someone's natural notes don't support vanilla for example, vanilla will smell stale (or even putrid!) on them.
It's why I never recommend spraying on cards. High quality perfumes need that interaction with skin and heat.
I have never smelled the 540 perfume but people seem to rave about this online as one of the top scents now I’m confused more then ever lol
The magic comes down to the body chemistry of the wearer. I have adored Vera Wang's Embrace (Green Tea and Pear Blossom ) since it came out. It's all I wear, it drives my sweetheart crazy, and I get compliments regularly from ladies. That checks my three boxes, so it's perfect for me.
These fragrances are among the top selling perfumes in the world. I personally own SIX (6) of these. It is my personal opinion that this survey is for the most LOVED fragrances. Also, as a side note, fragrance is a personal preference and how it smells on an individual is completely based upon one's body chemistry. Ten women can wear the same fragrance and it smells different on all ten! You can wear an inexpensive fragrance but if it blends well with your body chemistry, you will smell like a million bucks!
If you look it up, some of these are the top selling perfumes… probably for a reason 😌
I am a fragrance consultant for Chanel and No. 5 is SO polarizing. But it really does smell very different on everyone. I actually like the Eau de Toilette version on myself but not the original Eau de Parfum. Fragrance is such a personal experience!
Yeah I use Chanel No. 5 eau de parfum once my mom tried it too didn’t smell the same on her but it smells great on me never giving up on Chanel every1 loves it on me 😅
True! My personal favorite is L'Eau, but I've noticed No 5 is not the same on me as it was when I was in my early 20s (31 now) - it's waaaay better
And I get to like it more and more, but I still stick with L'Eau :D
Same here. I love Eau de toilette No5 but I find the perfume version very different. It is definitely an older scent that I would have not worn in my 20. In my 30s and 40s it grew on me. Now I think of it as the epitome of elegance.
most of the ppl who hate chanel 5 are never wear that perfume, nor smell.
@@natashaivanchenko7017 exactly, it takes time and maturity to get to love it
I don't mind the old 80's scents. It's all trends, vintage perfumes are beautiful and every scent is for someone. Angel is my favorite BTW.
I once purchased a perfume called Realm, which was supposed to work with your pheromones.
My boyfriend could not get enough of it, as he nuzzled into my neck the first time I tried it. I was thrilled that it had the desired effect. He kept saying mmm you smell so good. I asked him what I smelled of, after a brief pause. He said Pork, you smell like Pork.
Funny now, but not at the time. 😂
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whatever works!
I’m surprise that the Lancôme perfume is on that list. Is one of my favorites & I always get complement’s.
Yes me to! I love the smell of it
Me too
I guess people don't like it because they smell it on too many people so it starts to get annoying.
Right, i was actually suprised. I love it
Anna is over the top !!! La Vie est Belle is so beautiful and feminine, not to mention that it's a man magnet, my boyfriend can't stop kissing me whenever I wear La Vie est Belle ❤.
How can Chanel no 5 be voted so unpopular? I wear it everyday, and will continue to do so. It's classy, sexy and smells divine.
No 5 is divine
No 5 is god awful. It smells like the picture perfect old lady smell. You couldn’t pay me to wear that.?
@@justsayin1991 There is a reason Chanel No. 5 (the actual perfume) has been continuously popular since inception. I first wore it occasionally in my late teens and early twenties. The extra attention from attractive males when I wore it was fun.
@@justsayin1991 Try the body lotion. Every creation of no 5 smells completely different. It will make you feel like a million bucks ( as my friend used to say). Or the Body Cream (luxury). Seriously, I've worn No 5 all my life since my twenties and I never get tired of it.
@@justsayin1991100%.
Like an 89 year old French lady
I feel like some of these takes were made very extreme because you thought based on how many votes they got people would agree. But for research sake id do a survey on what is someones most hated scent on themselves vs others and why.
For example: YSL Libre smells good to me on paper and on others, but on me it smells like laundry detergent, vs victor and rolf flowerbomb which when i smell on others i instantly recognize and hate because it makes me sneeze, for a long time i thought that meant i hated patchouli but thats definitely not the case as i love scents that are primarily sweet with patchouli
Opium reminds me of my grandmother, Its a very very spicy perfume and doesn't read well on a card, but on the skin it is lovely, and will always be something that reminds me of her. Honestly its so subjective to vote a "most hated" perfume... everyone likes different things. I love D&G light blue... on other people. On myself it makes me want to puke.
Opium is amazing on hair too, especially after hours, when it wears off
I love
I Weirdly had a similar experience with Light Blue!
Yes, my aunt used to wear it. I feel like buying it to remind me of her. She passed.
I actually love La Vie Est Belle and Chanel No. 5. They both smell feminine, clean, and luxurious. I keep them both in rotation and get compliments!
Chanel No. 5 to me and everyone ive shown it to smells like dusty old grandma.. I really wanted to like it since it's a classic
@@Hexenschuss88 Exactly the same for me.
I just can't stand it.
Instead I do love Chanel Mademoiselle very much
@@chiarab.z.2830 My mum is in her 50s and wears Mademoiselle, it suits her so much, even though it’s supposed to be for a “younger” audience. My grandma fell in love and has been wearing Armani’s Sì since it was launched and as much as I loved it on her, when she gifted me a small bottle of it, I couldn’t wear it for years. I found it last winter and when I put it on, it captivated me. I’ve been wearing it in colder weather ever since and will get it out of its box as the colder months arrive. I also used to dislike Estée Lauder’s Bronze Goddess and this summer I somehow fell in love with it. Long story short, I think our individual skin chemistry and overall taste change so much throughout the years that what we used to hate, might become a newfound favourite later on. I’d keep testing these fragrances and maybe one day they’ll be the perfect match!
I only wear Le vie Est Belle. Love it.
I hated la vie est belle ever since I got to first smell it. Smells cheaply mainstream
I love Chanel No 5, even though it’s a bit old-fashioned, but that’s why it’s called classy. This perfume associates me with those old golden age. Now they have lighter / younger version of No 5, smell very fresh, good for daytime use. I also wanna know what Anna would recommend? Gucci alchemist garden or many luxurious parfume can be uS$3-400, r they worth? Or we can use essence oil lotion as a substitute ?
Same I've been wearing Chanel No.5 since I was eighteen and now I'm 32...Love it together with Beachwalk and Flowerbomb
Anna wants us to attract men so BACON is the best scent
@@ruthietreselan LMAO 🤣🤣
@@hannam3924 I started wearing No.5 after my sister's death. It reminds me of her. I love it and Halston her other favorite, yeah I'm old lololol
@@ruthietreselan LOL...my husband is Vegan so I should waer watermelon scents..lol
Ten years ago my daughter worked at the perfume counter. Among the college girls Angel and Flowerbomb used to be the overwhelming favorites. I wonder if they still love it; just like in the 80’s we all wore Charlie to death.
I absolutely DO NOT like Chanel No.5 when it's just been sprayed out of the bottle, BUT.... Once it sits on my skin for a bit, it starts to smell *phenomenal.* I think it is one of those perfumes that you really need to give some time and air to develop.
Chanel eau tendre is also amazing. So good.
Needs to work with your chemistry.
So interesting! I might give it another try!
First time I ever smelled Angel I was like “ew”, but I got it as a gift and decided to give it a go. I kept on getting compliments, and as the day progresses the perfume change according to your body scent. I ended up really loving it. But I totally get how it can smell overwhelming at first haha
Yeah perfumes go well when you don't mix it with strong body shower gels or body lotion.
It's one that really interacts with one's body chemistry. On my friend, it smells divine; on me, it smells like cat piss
Samsara,Guerlain...eww😫
Yes, same. It’s funny, though…..Every time I ever wore it men stopped me and asked what I was wearing, including my own father. Haha. Literally every time..like the supermarket, wherever. They seem to like the chocolate notes. Reminds me of a heady old scent like Guerlain’s Shalimar.
I had to ask a regular client of mine to not wear it when they were coming to see me. I was very embarrassed but every time they left I would have a bad migraine 🥺…. Then one day they forgot, and wore it again…..
Chanel Nr 5 is impossible to tolerate at the beginning. The top notes are so heavy and repugnant. But after a while (on me around 20min) it starts to open its base notes, and it transforms into an incredible scent
I agree. I have to apply it long before I step outside. It has to settle in but once it does…it’s divine.✨
Yeah I agree like once mine settles it’s perfect and eau de parfum no. 5 was perfect during my college days till evening
What??
Chanel #5 is a classic beauty. Perfect for cold weather.
old lady headache inducer