Back from Paris. My impressions. What I bought. What I tried.

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  • @NT-lg8vi
    @NT-lg8vi Рік тому +1

    Great choices! I would LOVE to visit Jovoy.

  • @DK-jl9hw
    @DK-jl9hw Рік тому +2

    Hello Kicki, very, very nice video. It is such a pleasure listening to you and I am glad that you enjoyed your trip. While in Paris, I never made it to Jovoy and after watching your video I simply have to go again. Caron is my favourite house, I appreciate their quality and style. I own Tabac blonde, Narcisse Noire, Nocturnes de Caron and Pois de Senteur which is my absolutely favourite even though it has little bit of that old fashion vibe. All of them are power house and quality is undeniable. Buy the way, Guerlain bottles are suppose to resemble a beehive, therefore there are bees (their signature) everywhere else on their other bottles. Enjoy your fragrances. I look forward to your next video. Thank you.

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому

      Must explore Caron some more when I get the chance again. I think Tabac Blond is a little old fashioned, but really good. Thank you for commenting! Glad you liked the video.

  • @djalil_YT
    @djalil_YT Рік тому +1

    Lovely video! Champs Elysées is the most famous and crowded avenue in Paris but definitely not the most luxurious. The original Galleries Lafayette is on Boulevard Haussmann and much nicer than the tourist trap on the Champs. Also right next door is Printemps, another department store and they have a nice quiet floor dedicated to niche perfumery, closer to NK in Stockholm but with a bigger selection.
    Nose is my favorite perfume shop in Paris, though they don’t have as many brands as Jovoy. The Serge Lutens Palais Royal shop is incredible and has Mr. Serge’s actual office upstairs when he’s not in Morocco. The historic Guerlain boutique on Champs Élysée is a must visit and you can even ask for a quick guided tour.

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому +1

      We did go to the Guerlain boutique on Champs Élysée! But missed those other ones you mentioned. I need to go back, hopefully when the euro is less expensive. Thank you for commenting. Appreciate it!

  • @Ghaida.H
    @Ghaida.H Рік тому +1

    Fragrantica all the way! Lovely video thank you.

  • @shakirashakira902
    @shakirashakira902 Рік тому +1

    Yes! Paris is soo good for perfume fans. The Palais Royal Serge Lutens boutique is one of my favourite places. Still haven't been to the Guerlain store but I really love L'Instant too (prefer the EDT for me). I was also recently introduced to Le Galion too and was quite impressed!

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому

      Next time I will make sure to go there. I don’t know if I tried both the edt and edp of L’Instant. Noticed shortly before we were leaving that they had both. Thank you for commenting, appreciate it!

  • @ednaquintana6201
    @ednaquintana6201 Рік тому

    Hi Kiki. I am glad you had a good time in Paris. You bought some interesting bottles, and you got some free testers. I am liking my perfumes, and I am wearing some sprays from two vintage bottles of Eau de Cologne with the name of Cadentia with the date on the label of 1945 and one of the scents is Fleur d’oranger with a light yellow color and the other is Violette with a light purple color and there is a picture of Provence on the bottle, and they smell nice. I bought it from E-Bay a few years ago when I started collecting. I also own Guerllain L’Heure Breuer and it a one ounce bottle which is still full as I did not use it a lot, and it smells pretty nice. I enjoy my hobby as you do, and it is fun. Take Care. 😊

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому

      That is nice! Maybe you need to remember to bring it out more? It is beautiful, such an easy-grab L'Heure Bleue. It always works! Have been through a decant of it.

  • @iolandakoszti9937
    @iolandakoszti9937 2 місяці тому

    i like your posts. i have 8 frags from Liquides Imaginaires. They are superbe. i like Blanche Bete but i don't where it so often. it.s very nice and long lasting, for summer. Dom Rosa it's beautiful. If you get the chance, try it. Beaute de diable it's also very good. If you like Cacao Porcelana, you can try Dark from Akro. It even more chocolaty than Porcelana.

  • @donnaj4528
    @donnaj4528 Рік тому

    Oooooo....my son will be Paris next week. He is in London now. Have him doing some fragrance "shopping" for Mom. :) Loved this videio....thanks so much. :)

  • @christieo1761
    @christieo1761 Рік тому

    Glad you had a great trip! Sounds like you got a chance to smell some of the more difficult fragrances to find. I'm surprised that you liked L'Heure Blue. I would love to hear what it smells like to you. Oh, I'm a Fragrantica girl all the way!

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому

      I used to have a decant of a slightly older formulation of it and found the new one really nice, too. To me it is an easy-grab, light and floral with a good dose of iris and heliotrope. The kind of fragrance that always works!

  • @yogabeeutiful
    @yogabeeutiful Рік тому

    Curious about Jovoy now, it’s a shop with multiple perfume houses and a perfumer? The Muse d Orsay is easy to get into and less popular, at least was 15 years ago 😅. I’m glad you got some new insight on Ramsey, I find him to have a lot of integrity. Thanks for the great tour that was fun!

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому +1

      Yes, they have multiple perfume houses but no perfumer that I know of. They have their own brand called Jovoy but they are all made by good perfumers like Bertrand Dechaufour. Next time in Paris, I will go to the D'Orsay museum.

  • @ginkat1318
    @ginkat1318 Рік тому

    It sounds so wonderful. So happy you had a good time. There are so many houses I will never even hear of. There are no perfume stores that I know of in the Chicago area. I might go to Paris some day.

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому

      Chicago is a big city, certainly there must be a niche perfume shop somewhere there. Even like a Nordstrom would have a lot to offer, wouldn't they?

    • @ginkat1318
      @ginkat1318 Рік тому

      @@thehonestperfumereviewer6336 we do have Nordstrom but they dont have the range that a dedicated perfume store has like the ones you visited in Paris. The new houses likely struggle to get into retail stores and some brands aren't sold in the US

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому

      I understand. Even out big department store similar to Nordstrom cannot complete with a place like Jovoy.

  • @douglaslafreniere5707
    @douglaslafreniere5707 Рік тому +1

    Iris Torrefie is amazing with powdery iris and roasted coffee but difficult to find and pricey for a bottle

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому +1

      Oh yes, I forgot about the coffee in that. It is very special. Had a ml or two a few years ago and used it up quickly.

  • @ruthgoldsmith6647
    @ruthgoldsmith6647 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing !🧚‍♂

  • @ems_h.eartnotes
    @ems_h.eartnotes Рік тому

    I am so glad you got your Cacao Porcelana. It's still one of my faves for life, easy top 3

  • @michael_galicia
    @michael_galicia Рік тому

    Wow! Impressive List of Fragrances. Glad that you had a good time. So many star perfumes that you are discussing.
    ❤ = Cacao Porcelana, Atelier Materi. My favorite from the house.

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому +1

      Mine too! Have only tried Santal Blond besides this one, though. Can't believe I missed the opportunity to try them all when I was at Jovoy. But they had so much and I just couldn't handle it, haha.

    • @michael_galicia
      @michael_galicia Рік тому

      @@thehonestperfumereviewer6336 You did the best that you could with only 4 days. Well done! It happens to all of us. AND, there's always next time.

  • @oscardog6719
    @oscardog6719 Рік тому

    I enjoy Blanche Bete. For me it’s a winter fragrance, perfect for a cold rainy day, which we have had a bit of here in South Australia. Glad you had a lovely time in Paris. 😃 edit: Fragrantica for me.

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому +1

      I loved the decant I went through. It was only 2-3 ml and I used it up so fast. Enjoyed every drop! But suddenly, I hesitated.

  • @Ellen-rv8sf
    @Ellen-rv8sf Рік тому

    When I was in Paris in May I bought Tabac Exquis from Caron at Printemps (30 ml) and it is sooo good. I think there are 3 in their tobacco range. I will buy a larger bottle next time I go!

  • @MizzOpp
    @MizzOpp Рік тому

    I prefer Fragrantica even with their occasional spelling mistakes, the large number of English reviews makes up for them. The mostly translated German reviews on Parfumo aren’t nearly as helpful - something really is lost in translation. I deleted the Sniff app last week - it didn’t offer anything that Fragrantica doesn’t have times 100.
    I broke my “only buy a bottle of what you love” rule and bought a “like” - Escale en Indonesie. The ambergris note is captivating and it provides a needed a break from all the ambers I’ve been wearing and patchoulis I’ve been testing. Thanks for introducing me to it and to the value in fragrances that offer something interesting - I think of you every time I wear it!

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому +1

      So glad to hear that! I love Escale en Indonesie. I only wear it for myself, though. Never out to an event. I am not sure that other people would understand. Love ambergris!

  • @rachelgrigg7189
    @rachelgrigg7189 Рік тому

    Yes I thought the same with memo Italian leather and the crivelli

  • @kellylyons7611
    @kellylyons7611 Рік тому

    Don’t have anything particular to say. Only just that I enjoy watching your videos.

  • @pikachuiswatchingyou
    @pikachuiswatchingyou Рік тому

    I recommend printemps for luxury designer + niche. Samaritaine is 2nd with luxury designers. It has some niche . + the bonus to carry louis vuitton, celine and fragonard too

  • @AndraAndra-u7y
    @AndraAndra-u7y Рік тому +2

    I have a sample of Blanche Bête and tried it a few times..It's too much for me..I get a milky plastic doll smell that can be nauseating for me. I know many love that fragrance

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому +1

      Exactly what I was worrying about. I was getting something a little synthetic and buttery that I wasn't so sure about.

  • @magdahenisova3137
    @magdahenisova3137 Рік тому

    Hi Kicki, I love Cacao Porcelana too 🙋🏼‍♀️😍 do you remember name of the romanian decant shop? Have a nice day ☀️

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому

      www.rafinadparfumerie.com/product-page/miniature-10-ml-atelier-materi
      Rafinadparfumerie. They have some other fragrances that they offer in 10 ml, too. But I think you need to spend a certain amount to get free shipping.

  • @rlim1839
    @rlim1839 Рік тому

    100% agree about Blanche Bete, so glad you're the first to say it 🙌 I got bored too, buttery cloying and gave up on my decant😏 so glad I didn't buy it in the end 😅 good longevity, but kinda wish it faded after a while 😂 xx

  • @jusblack_thabi
    @jusblack_thabi Рік тому

    When I went to Paris I was still a child 😂I want to go again for the fragrance and food experience

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому

      I loved the food! I kind of got back a little food inspiration after getting back. I have been cooking and baking. So nice to get back home too!

  • @StelmaDesigns
    @StelmaDesigns Рік тому

    I am so glad you had such a wonderful time, and how could you not! I recall getting caught in those downpours while visiting, they are something else, even from a gal from the rainy Pacific NW! I get completely overwhelmed in crowds and also in some shops when I am excited to try perfumes. I always forget which brands I was interested in and of course, if a salesperson is trying to be too helpful, it totally distracts my train of thought and I forget to try brands. I went in Sephora with my daughter the other day and that was just too much for me. There is too much product from so many skin care and makeup brands I didn't buy a thing, haha! I did try on some fragrances though. OXJulia

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому

      I understand completely! When there is too much at once, I often go home empty-handed. These visits need preparation.

  • @expansefloating4096
    @expansefloating4096 Рік тому

    I would take a chaotic perfume counter with no associates any day than a luxury counter where the associate is staring at you and personally spritzing each strip. Never do I sweat more! Lol.
    I must go to Paris one day and go to these places. Alice in Paris has some great content on perfume in particular French perfumes. I am waiting for her to do a video on perfume shopping in Paris.
    Btw unrelated but I just saw this thing on Facebook saying that all Swedish public buildings use stone/marble with fossilized Ordovician shells embedded in them. Next time you’re out and about there take a look. It’s super interesting. Must be a thing where you are.

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому +1

      Haha, I know what you mean. I like help from people who are passionate about showing me stuff but also lets me sniff on my own. In Warsaw at this incredible shop the staff did all the spraying which bugged me at first but then accepted and I saw the benefits of it. They wrote on each strip.
      Will check for shells in public buildings, never heard of that!

  • @ednaquintana6201
    @ednaquintana6201 Рік тому

    Hi Kiki. I misspelled Bleue in L’Heure Bleue. Take Care. 😊

  • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336

    Correction! Amouage fragrances at Jovoy are not 455 euros in general but around 345. The only ones that were 455 were King Blue (they did have it!) and Silver Oud.

  • @mlcarv
    @mlcarv Рік тому

    Rouge Assassin can be translated to Killer Red. If you prefer a quiet experience the small boutiques are better than Galerie Lafayette.

  • @gunmetal2445
    @gunmetal2445 Рік тому

    I was just thinking about Caron today. I wanted to try some of their more 'classic' options and the only way for me would be to blind buy (can't get samples). But a few fragrant friends told me in their opinion the brand has went downhill with reformulations/ since the new packaging. If you do get to explore more of them, please share your thoughts.

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому

      Of course I will if I get my nose on their fragrances. I really need to try perfume at home and several times to really get to know them.

    • @ramonhoyos624
      @ramonhoyos624 Рік тому

      Pour un Homme de Caron is still an incredible fragrance and cheap (easy to smell in Europe-any Sephora has it), heard very good things about Yatagan too

  • @Ellen-rv8sf
    @Ellen-rv8sf Рік тому

    I avoid the Champs Elysee as it is very touristy. It”s better to go to the other locations. Maitre Perfumeur et Gantier is a sweet old style shop with great prices. I paid 65 euros for 30 ml of Ambre Precieux.

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому

      Next time I will check it out! What other amber does it remind you of?

    • @Ellen-rv8sf
      @Ellen-rv8sf Рік тому

      @@thehonestperfumereviewer6336 It’s considered a reference amber like Ambre Sultan and Histoires de Parfum. Ambre 114. Powdery and vintage but I think it’s still modern.

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому

      @@Ellen-rv8sf I have heard of it for sure!

  • @katyamuravyeva9880
    @katyamuravyeva9880 Рік тому

    Agree abt Blanche Bat

  • @bryanryan4504
    @bryanryan4504 Рік тому +6

    Why we talking about ramsey still he is past and you move on.

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому

      I still think he knows a thing or two about perfume and I will continue to watch him. But I am not sure he was telling the truth about not removing my comment/question last week. Maybe he removed it by accident. I will let it go and move on from this little conflict of interest we can call it. I have the lost the confidence in him that I had, but that doesn't mean that all of this content is bad.

    • @bryanryan4504
      @bryanryan4504 Рік тому +1

      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336 ok maybe you already do, but I always try to think like a winner.
      I have used to do livestreams w another fragrance youtuber on here (loc'd scents is his channel) we did a few but later he stood me up a couple times at the end. I would schedule a Saturday morning, set my table up, and my camera, and so forth and no word from him. I text him 10 mins into our alloted time, he tells me sorry he is at the doctor office. Ok that's fine I don't believe or don't-believe I give him benefit of doubt and we reschedule for another week. It is fine, I forgive the guy even though I could have done other things that morning w my family.
      Come next livestream on a holiday, I confirm with him several times prior to the livestream the nite before and he is all yes and ready to go we'll do it definitely. Come that holiday afternoon, I give him a heads up text in the morning and call him leave vm bc he doesn't respond.. when it is about half hour before our scheduled time. No word. I text him several times and all phone calls go to his vm. It is now half hour after our scheduled time (the live is on on his channel with viewers waiting) and I'm sitting there on my thumbs looking silly. He ghosted me that whole day. I told him on vm later that day look man , this is not cool. I wasted a holiday Monday for this and you stood me up this ain't respectful. Sorry.
      The guy leaves a small text next day saying he had family issues and that he's sorry. Well, I'll take it for what it is (I don't believe, who knows, maybe he was doing drugs, I dunno I don't care) but I dismiss him and will not work with him again because that is just not my style. I don't care you have an excuse , you show some courtesy and let the other person know you can't make it so you don't let the waiting party hang there.
      I'm not mad, I'm not sad, I move on, just a story, and I really don't care to dive back to it or revisit it (for no reason, here I'm using it to talk to you) because I am not a codependent person. I move on and find better people to work with. Anyways just too much tmi now looking back at what I wrote, dam not sure how this relates to your comment. Lol. Thanks.

    • @LEgoiste.
      @LEgoiste. Рік тому +1

      Best to move on, really shouldn’t let him stain this channel. In my opinion I think Kicki will over time realise his content is not for her, just this video here shows she discovers scents she likes by shopping, trying them out like we all do. In one of the Texan’s videos some time ago he was agog with joy at buying perfumes from a store! That’s the only time!
      There is nothing on his channel for real perfume enthusiasts.

  • @rachelgrigg7189
    @rachelgrigg7189 Рік тому

    I find parfumo a bit pointless. I’m probably not using it right but what else is there aside from reviews and pie charts!

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому

      I haven't really given it a chance. Might have to ask Ramsey why Parfumo is so much better. Maybe they do vintage better?

  • @NT-lg8vi
    @NT-lg8vi Рік тому

    I’m glad you and Ramsey are okay! Maybe we can still invite ourselves to his house to sniff things if you come to the US ;)

    • @thehonestperfumereviewer6336
      @thehonestperfumereviewer6336  Рік тому

      Not sure I would want to visit anymore, haha. I have so many other perfume friends and even ones with vintage collections. I heard that Ramsey owns 799 fragrances! So that is hard to beat.

    • @NT-lg8vi
      @NT-lg8vi Рік тому

      @@thehonestperfumereviewer6336 haha. Yeah, it’s the vintages I’m curious about sniffing from a place that I know they’re not off

  • @LEgoiste.
    @LEgoiste. Рік тому

    L.T. Piver…some gems in that line that no one talks about. They sometimes pop up in TK (TJ) Maxx!