My go to underrated fragrance house that ticks all the boxes is Olympic Orchids. Mostly, if not exclusively, natural materials that still feel complex and complete, transportive themes. They're also extremely well priced with 120€/$ for 100ml and with 15 and 30ml options. Another house I've been recently been falling in love with is Fueguia 1833. Not the cheapest but unique accords with uniquely sourced materials. You get natural smells that somehow feel non standard and surprisingly perform great.
Olympic Orchids is so wonderful. Really really unique smells….Cafe V, Night flyer, Dev 2, 3, etc. Unfortunately very difficult to get in the UK since brexit(unless someone knows different). As you say the pricing is very generous
Oh, I do need to find a retailer that will ship to me at a decent price. I've only heard good things about Olympic Orchids. Thanks for sharing with us 🌹Xo Sam
Hi Sam, I hope you allow me that I declare "We've had enough of those" as the new slogan of my choice of fragrances :) I'm so fed up by pompous "niche" brands that copy and upscale popular designer scents and fill them in bottles which look like a lot of money and much less creative ideas. Looks like a great selection today, Perris Monte Carlo have released some of my favourite fragrances, and the same goes for Goutal. What I know from Gallivant, Tauer and Histoire de Parfums is also great and I'll try and dive deeper into the other brands mentioned. I really look forward to more videos like this!
I’ll always love Serge because they are what got me in to niche over fifteen years ago. Perris Monte Carlo has several I love and own. Great quality and price. Great list. Agree with all. Thanks!
Oh I hope Annick Goutal go back to their old style bottles!! Eau d’Hadrien EdT is a fav for summer! They were so beautiful and charming looking, the rebrand was so bland and charmless, and antithesis to what their customers loved about them Lol 😂 Have you tried Equestrian by Sonoma Scent Studio? I would love to hear how it compares to Naomi Goodsir Equis!
Was just about to name Annick Goutal... Used to love, but theve totally lost their charm. Older bottlew were iconic but also the price has just doubled :(
Ooh I’m loving these. Love Perris Monte Carlo. I’m enjoying Matiere Premiere’s collection, his fragrances are so effortless and high quality. I’d love a solo video on Parfum de Nicolai!
Very nice job, Sam. Personally, I don't think perfumery gets much better than Serge. Especially this new stuff. I personally think Zoologist has a decent price ratio. Considering they're unique and create extrait compositions. I also enjoy Imaginary Authors, Kerosene, January Scent Project and, even tho they're expensive when you factor in ml for price, Nasomatto. To me, they are definitely justified. Their creations are next level, albeit not as natural as some may want. Really appreciate your videos. Keep up the good work.
Lovely list! My additions would be Ormonde Jayne, État Libre d'Orange and Olfactive Studio. The latter two I think have great brand concepts and are really creative, and OJ is simply beautiful to me.
Hello Sam! Really appreciate you sharing this list, except Éris and Ruth, I’m familiar with them all. I cannot agree more when you spoke about Serge Lutens, this is a brand that got me started on my perfume journey in 2004-05. The original Amber Sultan has been my comfort scent, and I have 3 backup bottles of it, and still have 1 bottle of Bois de Miel 🤣. I’d like to add Pierre Guillaume Paris on this list, this house is not new, but has some very original stuff worth trying. Also, I love Etro (it’s a designer house, I know😅)
Wow, envious of your Ambre Sultan collection. Pierre Guillaume is indeed fantastic as well. Etro, I have a soft spot for from the beginning of my fragrance journey 🌹Xo Sam
Ugh, yall Americans and Europeans have it so good with all these brands. No one in southeast asia sells these :C except for a few serge lutens stuff. But! Let me introduce you to our niches: Malay Perfumerie, a Malaysian niche brand focusing on the scents that are loved and worn by Malays throughout time. Women used to bathe in flower water and braid these flowers into their hair! From Singapore, we have Singapore Memories, a brand focusing on local scents as well. Both of these don't ship internationally, I don't think, so you'd have to do parcel forwarding
@@MyWorldofFragrance yes, hopefully! And no prob ^_^ southeast asian niches don’t get a lot of exposure outside our borders. I made a typo, it’s Singapore Memories, not Singapore Memo, lol. SM incorporates orchids into their fragrances, as our National flower is an orchid (Miss Vanda Joaquim)! Aranda 1965 is their most well known one, and it’s a scent that revolves around the wild aranda orchid
Loved this video! I realize probably more designer, but I love Lalique. So many beautiful, unique and affordable bottles; especially for those, like me, who are at the beginning their journey. There is lot to love and they are fairly easy to understand.
PARFUM D'EMPIRE is reeeeeal niche, love this house! Have you tried AZIYADÉ? A spicy, bold plum fragrance with the most beautiful Coca-Cola opening you can imagine 😃
You show some of my fav houses in this list!! Like Goutal (Songes, Heure Exquise and all 3 orientalistes are some of my super favs) and Serge Lutenes (buah....what to say about Serge....top top quality, nuanced compositions, elegance...), Tauer.... These brands were once well loved in the community, but they have been forgotten....replaced by Amouage (which I admit I looove) , Rojas and Xerjoffs and other luxury brands with higher prices that became the new object of desire and "perfume you MUST have".... BLAH! Songes is the best tropical floral ever, Amber Fetiche one of the best ambers, Heure Exquise has one of the most gorgeous green openings followed by an amazing buttery orris.... Ambre Sultan is another to die for amber, A la Nuit the best most well balanced Jasmin, Fleurs dOranger one of the best Orange blossoms, Fille en Aiguilles is one of the lost amazing foresty incenses......And Tauer...I have a bunch and I love them...Noontide Petals is an edgier take on Baghari, that then was copied by Xerjoxx Pykovaya Dama... And Parfums DEmpire!! I bought a bunch of them back when they had the old bottles....Cuir Ottoman is a GORGEOUS iris leather combo. I need to try their newer perfumes...one of my fav brands ever. Amazing brands!! So glad to bring them back the love they deserve. The other brands that I don't know, I am writing down in my to taste list!! My personal additions would be: - Papillon Perfums (tho it does get some love) - Etat Libre d'orange (I love their carefree, kind of fun and adolescent spirit) - Rogue Perfumery (looooving this brand at the moment) - Olympic Orchids - Oriza L Legrand - Beautifully prized and very beautiful creations. I have several in my to buy list - Dyprique - Brand that is continuously ignored and has GREAT fragrances - Maitre parfumeur et grantier -- amazing ambers, leathers and gorgeous ylang ylang. Classic perfumery at its finest
@@MyWorldofFragrance thanks to you!! And please please!! Keep us updated about your discoveries!! Don't you feel like...you have kind of shed an enormous weight off your shoulders after deciding to ignore the trends and the hype? It lets you explore perfumery at your own pace since you don't have to be on top of every new release....
Glad you found underrated brands that many of us already know about. Mainly because we were not spending the amount you were on your bottles. Serge Lutens is a classic and has many iconic scents. Since you are exploring more budget friendly options try Pearlescent Parfums, Gallagher Fragrances, Dreamhouse-Ikiryo, Rirana and Maison de Darius.
Thanks for mentioning Serge Lutens, it's my 2nd favorite brand (after Amouage) and I have and love so many but my favorites are Tubereuse Criminelle, Fille de Berlin, Chypre Rouge, & Jeux de Peau.
Glad you compiled this type of breakdown. Underrated "lists" is underated content! Also, my shout out to the brands which offer 30ml on top of already being awesome (Histories, Parfums de Nicolai 🙏). Others I might consider among the lot - some, you've featured prior - St. Giles, Jovoy, Masque Milano, Santi Burgas, Une Nuit Nomade. Lately I've been quite impressed w/ Maison Rebatchi
I would love for you to do another video on Middle Eastern oud like you mentioned:-). Let’s see I have Kalemat Black, Rasasi Indonesia and a couple others but I would love a nice skanky oud possibly with amber. One that I wore the heck out of this past winter is Malesia by Xerjoff. Lots of oud.. now to check out the rest of your video:-) Need to try Naomi Goodsir and Parfum d’Empire. I have sampled Ma Bête- loved it! Ok- Olympic Orchids is criminally underrated! They have the best forest perfume, called Blackbird, they have this cinnamon oil bomb- the oil is different than the powder- called Dev 2. A wild one called Tropic of capricorn and others. Very well priced.
Thank you for the suggestion, Sibyl. I definitely have something similar in mind. Olympic Orchids, I haven't had the chance to try yet. Forest perfume sounds wonderful 🌹Xo Sam
Thank goodness you did a followup video of your previous one about brands that you don’t follow. I hope you could expose us to more of your discoveries and more brands that deserve attention.
You are my new favorite reviewer! Great idea for a video, may make my own version on the theme. I find that Laboratorio Olfattivo have great fragrances for the price! Agree with Perris Monte Carlo but not Nicolai which I am not fond of. Hilde Soliani might be a good example of someone who is doing her own thing. Am not really a gourmand lover but her stuff is amazing!
thank you very much for this - thrilled to bits to be mentioned in such fine ( underrated ! ) company. Pure music to my ears, thank you, Nick ( am wearing SL Fils de Joie myself today - just glorious isn't it ! )
All amazing brands listed here. The perris Monte Carlo extraits makes my heart melt. I remember when I smelled Tabac Tabou for the first time, but I do need to try some more Naomi Goodsir. One brand I'll add is Stora Skuggan 🙌
I own eight SERGE LUTENS, more as a decant and besides ELDO, ZOOLOGIST & HISTOIRE DE PARFUMS this is my favourite brand! Absolutely not generic and very artistique -> all 😍
One more, Fueguia. Now this brand has a very interesting, eye catching counter display at Bloomingdales in Dubai Mall. As unique as the counter display is, I only tried the fragrances after seeing one reviewer here on UA-cam talking about the brand. . So many gems within this brand.
Mendittorosa would be at the top of my list. True artistry on every level, and the most genuine customer service I've experienced. Premium prices, but worth every penny!
One I really like that’s not talked about much is Teo Cabanel. Great offerings, great sample set, multiple sizes to make entry point cost more reasonable. Chef’s kiss.
Goutal!! one of my favorite brands ever. Excited to hear that they're bringing back their old bottles!! I also wish they'd bring back Eau de Camille, since it sounds exactly like my type of thing.
I agree that Histoires de parfums makes different scents. A few years ago I ordered the discovery set and to this day I whip it out and keep smelling them. I can appreciate all of them and that doesn’t happen often. oh and great topic for all of us who need to be reminded that there brands out there besides the one that spend so much on marketing
Fantastic video! Thank you Sam! I have been fan of Serge L. for last 12 years and Im so happy to see that one of first niche brands will get some well deserved love on your channel ❤️
I’m so happy to have discovered your channel. It’s refreshing to see content that isn’t dependent on Top 10 lists or clickbait. Well done! Have you tried anything from Rogue Perfumery? A brand that also flies under the radar and does modern takes on classic scents
Thank you for sharing these brands! You mentioned so many I love (Perris, Eris, Lutens). I find that Christèle Jacquemin and Dawn Spencer Hurwitz (DSH) are not talked about enough.
yeah! quality content as always ❤️ currently loving Peris ylang ylang nosy be, Gdańsk by Gallivant is next on the list to test. can't stand the synthetic mass appealing stuff 🧐looking at you CH good girl 🤣
I haven't sampled anything from Perris Monto Carlo, Ruth Mastenbroke, or Eris, but I will. I don't own anything from Parfums d' Empire, but I will. I very much enjoy Tabac Tabou. _best wishes to you_
Thank you for talking about all of these! There’s so many here that I haven’t gotten into but have been wanting to for a while. Have you tried much from The Merchant of Venice? I just picked up Andalusian Soul and I’m IN LOVE with it. I also love Serge Lutens but I believe they just pulled out of selling in the states so discounters are pretty much the only place I can get them. I’d love to see more in depth videos of your Perris Monte Carlo collection, Nicolaï, and Naomi Goodsir. Another fragrance house that I think is lovely but don’t hear much about is Panah London. I had JUST recorded a video about Ganache Parfums (another quite underrated brand imo) only to find out that the founder/perfumer just announced his separation from the company earlier this week and they’re becoming a clone house 😭 Side note- I could listen to your French accent all day 😂 It’s gorgeous!
My pleasure! Oh I haven't tried that one from TMOV. Panah either - strange, considering I live in London, but there are just so many brands here. Appreciate you. 🌹Xo Sam
Great review. I look forward to trying these out, incidentally just received a sample of Cap Neroli which is lovely. The artisan brand I'm loving is Hiram Green - high quality all natural ingredients but with complexity. Rather pricey but worth it to be free of perfume-induced headaches. His Slowdive is an addictive honey tobacco.
Finally a channel without the mention of Delina and BKR 540. I respect MFK because he proudly presented his heritage and didn't change his name. But too much of something is never good.
Serge Lutens is my favorite perfumer! I have a lot of his fragrances. I brought Fil De Joie after your video and love it! Thanks for sharing all these great brands to try! Fun video!
I haven’t heard of most of these brands! I did watch your video on Naomi Goodsir and I got Cuir Velours which I absolutely love. I’m so excited to explore these others ones. I’d love a full video on Histories de Parfums!
hello, here is a very nice review of niche perfumes. I like all the brands mentioned except for two that I don't know. I have a passion for Serge Lutens perfumes and if you're in Paris go see the boutique in the "gardens" of the Palais Royal, it's worth the detour. You will find the perfumes in the "table bottles" shape with in particular "la myrrhe" and "De profundis" the best for me; I love also il y a aussi "Miel de bois","Bois de violette"et "Iris" and finally "la dompteuse encagée"; in short, I am enthusiast. thank you for talking about Nicolaï the prices are reasonable for a good quality
Ah, yes, one day I'll be in Paris at that boutique. I can't believe I've always passed it by. Sadly nothing will be discounted there, but it will be worthwile. 🌹Xo Sam
Thanks for this video. I love Histoire de Parfums - fortunately there's a store close to me where I can smell and try before I buy😀 I'm keen to try Tauer perfumes, but I haven't found a store here in Dubai that carries the brand so I can try before I buy😐. Three brands I discovered recently that I've heard nobody talk about are Jardin de Parfums, Afgano by Afgano and Oud Lab. Thoroughly thoroughly enjoy all of them👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾. And the bonus is they're not that expensive even though they're all niche brands.
I discovered your channel and many of my favourite frag comm reviewers through trying to find reviews of some of these houses. Thanks for an honest outlook. I am discovering my nose knows the difference between quality materials and lesser ones. Value is important especially now. Thanks again for another great review! - Jenn
Ooh it's so exciting to hear about Ruth Mastenbroek. Very underrated perfumer! She made a very many scents for Bath House, one of my fave brands for years now. I'm wanting to try her own line, I'm going to get her discovery set as I'm nowhere near anywhere that stocks 🙌
Nicolai - Cuir Cuba & Patchouli Intense are lovely stuff and the only 2 i've tried from the house. Serge Lutens - Chergui is a banger, I was making up a decant for someone this week and revisited it and boy what a stunner... so so good. Same thing for L'air du desert Marocain, brilliant spice market fragrance, abit of a struggle for most initially but wonderful when it settles.
I'd add to this list Lorenzo Villoresi and Thameen. I was surprised you mentioned Nicolai. Didn't think they are known in the US. This is indeed a wonderful underrated house (as is Villoresi). I'm going to visit their main store in Paris soon. Is Byredo in your blacklist? They have a few gems.
Fragonard is such a reasonably priced house w such history! Want to learn/explore more... Lutens is my favorite (along w Guerlain.) Also adore Patchouli Intense, which makes me eager to sniff more of Nicolai
i recently discovered your channel, thanks for this video, i found a couple new houses to explore. also, i love histoires 1740 and no one ever mentions it, so i'm glad to see it here. an underrated perfume house is DSH (dawn spencer hurwitz) i think she has some really amazing perfumes. she has a lot of vintage inspired stuff too, which i appreciate.
I love it when I get introduced to less talked and unique brands🤩😍👌. I would love to try Histories de Parfums, Perrin Monte Carlo and Goutal😉😉. Great content as always👌👌. Stay gorgeous🥰🥰.
Yesss! Glad you posted this video after the previous. I have the same sentiment lately where I want to get to know different perfumeries that are less known. 🥳 FYI for other watchers: lucky scent has a good amount of the brands mentioned in this video. 😏
Yes, Loved this video. Please continue to bring us good brands....especially the ones that are more affordable. I have already checked on some Serge Lutens and Histoires de Parfums than can be found on discounters. Good scents on a budget are my speed. Like the ones you have mentioned on and off, Mitsouko, Femme, Habinita.
Love love love Sables by Goutal and 1804 by Histoires des Parfums. Nuit de Bakelite is on my to-buy list...I need to sample some more from Naomi Goodsir. I'm from California, so I like some underrated local brands like Boy Smells. I love Violet Ends and Cowboy Kush. I also just picked up Hinoki Fantome, which I am really liking. I also like Litoralle Aromatica, another Californian brand...Isola Rosa and Caramellino are my favorites. Thanks!
Wonderful recommendations, some of my favourite brands there, Tauer probably being top for me. A couple others I can mention are Hendley over in the US, and Papillon here, there sure are some great creators out there👌🏻
Great video, there’s definitely a lot of under appreciated and overlooked brands that needs a shout out (I really like low key heritage brands like Fragonard). I’m tired of the hype train and overpriced “it” fragrances lacking uniqueness. Ruth Mastenbroek and Gallivant is on my discovery list this year. Any thoughts about Theodoros Kalotinis fragrances?
Great list. I love SL Fleurs d'Oranger. I will add a second vote for Ormonde Jayne. Ormonde Man is a fantastic perfume. Also check out Sarah Baker. Her latest, Loudo, is wonderful. It feels like a more animalic riff on Shalimar to me. Shay and Blue also has some very wearable fragrances.
I love Goutal perfumes. I’ve yet to come across one Goutal perfume that I don’t like（the worst ones are only too weak and short lasting on me they don’t smell bad）P.s Your fashion is always so on point！Love this shirt and your hairstyle.
I'm very guilty of not trying enough Serge L but a dirty jasmine I need to get my nose on. HdP I have enjoyed what I've tried from them and same with Nilolai, some really beautiful ones. Criminally underrated two of my faves April Aromatics and One Way Bridge. I don't know if Maison Violet fits but I know you've spoken about them. Fab video mate
When you say Serge Lutens is "underrated" I find it really surprising. It is so well-reputed! It's just not marketed as heavily and is no longer distributed in the US. But there is no way Serge L goes with these other brands. Very well known in Europe and available in our top luxury stores. So yeah, it's a matter of distribution and marketing. Reviewers like Sebastian the Perfume Guy have spoken about this brand and have lamented it is not distributed in the US.
Would love to hear your more in-depth takes on Perris... I've got their osmanthus fragrance in both edp and extrait and it's truly poetry for the nose... It's THE BEST osmanthus fragrance ever... Also how do you feel about Rogue? I've been in love with (on my THIRD bottle) Chypre Siam for years and the performance is STELLAR..!
I'm such a fan of Nicolai fragrances, such a great quality for the price. Definitely has some Guerlain vibes (Musc intense even made me think of Chanel). Funny Fleur d'orangers was my first SL, I have a few more since ^^ Fils de joie is a beautiful dark jasmine. It was also my last one from the brand with La dompteuse encagée (and a gratte-ciel bottle of Fille en aiguilles). Parfum d'empire has also an amazing quality of fragrances. I had a crush on Le cri de la lumière :)
I would love to see a dedicated review for each brand mentioned. The size options are perfect.
My go to underrated fragrance house that ticks all the boxes is Olympic Orchids. Mostly, if not exclusively, natural materials that still feel complex and complete, transportive themes. They're also extremely well priced with 120€/$ for 100ml and with 15 and 30ml options.
Another house I've been recently been falling in love with is Fueguia 1833. Not the cheapest but unique accords with uniquely sourced materials. You get natural smells that somehow feel non standard and surprisingly perform great.
Olympic Orchids is so wonderful. Really really unique smells….Cafe V, Night flyer, Dev 2, 3, etc. Unfortunately very difficult to get in the UK since brexit(unless someone knows different). As you say the pricing is very generous
Oh, I do need to find a retailer that will ship to me at a decent price. I've only heard good things about Olympic Orchids. Thanks for sharing with us 🌹Xo Sam
I would love to hear more about Nicolai!
All the others too, but I feel like nobondy talks about Nocolai at all
Thank you, I'll try to do that! 🌹Xo Sam
Hi Sam, I hope you allow me that I declare "We've had enough of those" as the new slogan of my choice of fragrances :) I'm so fed up by pompous "niche" brands that copy and upscale popular designer scents and fill them in bottles which look like a lot of money and much less creative ideas. Looks like a great selection today, Perris Monte Carlo have released some of my favourite fragrances, and the same goes for Goutal. What I know from Gallivant, Tauer and Histoire de Parfums is also great and I'll try and dive deeper into the other brands mentioned. I really look forward to more videos like this!
I love that. It's the general slogan of this channel now too :) 🌹Xo Sam
@@MyWorldofFragrance which RM Fragrance is the best for a 21 year old man
@@WhatTheFragrance Try Faïsa!
@@MyWorldofFragrance thank you, What about ruth mastenbroek Which one for 21 year old man
That really depends on your taste, but my favorite one is Firedance (smoky)@@WhatTheFragrance
I’ll always love Serge because they are what got me in to niche over fifteen years ago. Perris Monte Carlo has several I love and own. Great quality and price. Great list. Agree with all. Thanks!
I feel that a lot of people share this sentiment. S.L. was one of the few brands that was niche, yet widespread. All poetry in a bottle 🌹Xo Sam
Oh I hope Annick Goutal go back to their old style bottles!! Eau d’Hadrien EdT is a fav for summer! They were so beautiful and charming looking, the rebrand was so bland and charmless, and antithesis to what their customers loved about them Lol 😂 Have you tried Equestrian by Sonoma Scent Studio? I would love to hear how it compares to Naomi Goodsir Equis!
I loved the old bottles!
Hello Sarah! I love the moon bottle of Songes by Annick Goutal!
Yes, apparently they will. Looking forward to it too! I haven't tried Sonoma Scent Studio yet, no. Will look it into it! Thank you 🌹Xo Sam
Was just about to name Annick Goutal... Used to love, but theve totally lost their charm. Older bottlew were iconic but also the price has just doubled :(
Ooh I’m loving these. Love Perris Monte Carlo. I’m enjoying Matiere Premiere’s collection, his fragrances are so effortless and high quality. I’d love a solo video on Parfum de Nicolai!
Nice. I'm doing a video on Matière next. Will do that for you 🌹Xo Sam
Very nice job, Sam. Personally, I don't think perfumery gets much better than Serge. Especially this new stuff.
I personally think Zoologist has a decent price ratio. Considering they're unique and create extrait compositions.
I also enjoy Imaginary Authors, Kerosene, January Scent Project and, even tho they're expensive when you factor in ml for price, Nasomatto. To me, they are definitely justified. Their creations are next level, albeit not as natural as some may want.
Really appreciate your videos. Keep up the good work.
You're right, I find Zoologist interesting and not abominably-priced. Great brands there. 🌹Xo Sam
Idk all his fragrances are kind of stinkers to me
I've been puzzled with how little Nicolai gets mentioned and I find the juice spectacular, I'm happy you mentioned the brand!
Genuine, professional, informative, different from many other fragrance youtubers, i'm impressed and learning many new brands through you, thankyou 😊
Thank you so much. Appreciate you being here 🌹Xo Sam
Lovely list! My additions would be Ormonde Jayne, État Libre d'Orange and Olfactive Studio. The latter two I think have great brand concepts and are really creative, and OJ is simply beautiful to me.
Hello Sam! Really appreciate you sharing this list, except Éris and Ruth, I’m familiar with them all. I cannot agree more when you spoke about Serge Lutens, this is a brand that got me started on my perfume journey in 2004-05. The original Amber Sultan has been my comfort scent, and I have 3 backup bottles of it, and still have 1 bottle of Bois de Miel 🤣. I’d like to add Pierre Guillaume Paris on this list, this house is not new, but has some very original stuff worth trying. Also, I love Etro (it’s a designer house, I know😅)
Wow, envious of your Ambre Sultan collection. Pierre Guillaume is indeed fantastic as well. Etro, I have a soft spot for from the beginning of my fragrance journey 🌹Xo Sam
Ugh, yall Americans and Europeans have it so good with all these brands. No one in southeast asia sells these :C except for a few serge lutens stuff. But! Let me introduce you to our niches: Malay Perfumerie, a Malaysian niche brand focusing on the scents that are loved and worn by Malays throughout time. Women used to bathe in flower water and braid these flowers into their hair! From Singapore, we have Singapore Memories, a brand focusing on local scents as well. Both of these don't ship internationally, I don't think, so you'd have to do parcel forwarding
I'm sorry! Hopefully there will be a way for you to get them in the future. Thanks for the recommendations, they sound cool 🌹Xo Sam
@@MyWorldofFragrance yes, hopefully! And no prob ^_^ southeast asian niches don’t get a lot of exposure outside our borders. I made a typo, it’s Singapore Memories, not Singapore Memo, lol. SM incorporates orchids into their fragrances, as our National flower is an orchid (Miss Vanda Joaquim)! Aranda 1965 is their most well known one, and it’s a scent that revolves around the wild aranda orchid
Loved this video! I realize probably more designer, but I love Lalique. So many beautiful, unique and affordable bottles; especially for those, like me, who are at the beginning their journey. There is lot to love and they are fairly easy to understand.
Thank you! I totally agree 🌹Xo Sam
PARFUM D'EMPIRE is reeeeeal niche, love this house! Have you tried AZIYADÉ? A spicy, bold plum fragrance with the most beautiful Coca-Cola opening you can imagine 😃
You show some of my fav houses in this list!! Like Goutal (Songes, Heure Exquise and all 3 orientalistes are some of my super favs) and Serge Lutenes (buah....what to say about Serge....top top quality, nuanced compositions, elegance...), Tauer.... These brands were once well loved in the community, but they have been forgotten....replaced by Amouage (which I admit I looove) , Rojas and Xerjoffs and other luxury brands with higher prices that became the new object of desire and "perfume you MUST have".... BLAH! Songes is the best tropical floral ever, Amber Fetiche one of the best ambers, Heure Exquise has one of the most gorgeous green openings followed by an amazing buttery orris.... Ambre Sultan is another to die for amber, A la Nuit the best most well balanced Jasmin, Fleurs dOranger one of the best Orange blossoms, Fille en Aiguilles is one of the lost amazing foresty incenses......And Tauer...I have a bunch and I love them...Noontide Petals is an edgier take on Baghari, that then was copied by Xerjoxx Pykovaya Dama... And Parfums DEmpire!! I bought a bunch of them back when they had the old bottles....Cuir Ottoman is a GORGEOUS iris leather combo. I need to try their newer perfumes...one of my fav brands ever. Amazing brands!! So glad to bring them back the love they deserve. The other brands that I don't know, I am writing down in my to taste list!!
My personal additions would be:
- Papillon Perfums (tho it does get some love)
- Etat Libre d'orange (I love their carefree, kind of fun and adolescent spirit)
- Rogue Perfumery (looooving this brand at the moment)
- Olympic Orchids
- Oriza L Legrand - Beautifully prized and very beautiful creations. I have several in my to buy list
- Dyprique - Brand that is continuously ignored and has GREAT fragrances
- Maitre parfumeur et grantier -- amazing ambers, leathers and gorgeous ylang ylang. Classic perfumery at its finest
Thank you so much for this comment! You've been around, my friend. Really know your stuff. Appreciate you 🌹Xo Sam
@@MyWorldofFragrance thanks to you!! And please please!! Keep us updated about your discoveries!! Don't you feel like...you have kind of shed an enormous weight off your shoulders after deciding to ignore the trends and the hype? It lets you explore perfumery at your own pace since you don't have to be on top of every new release....
Glad you found underrated brands that many of us already know about. Mainly because we were not spending the amount you were on your bottles. Serge Lutens is a classic and has many iconic scents. Since you are exploring more budget friendly options try Pearlescent Parfums, Gallagher Fragrances, Dreamhouse-Ikiryo, Rirana and Maison de Darius.
Thanks so much for the recommendations! 🌹Xo Sam
I love this! Thanks for helping us discover new quality perfumes that are not mainstream or the usual suspects! ❤
Thanks for mentioning Serge Lutens, it's my 2nd favorite brand (after Amouage) and I have and love so many but my favorites are Tubereuse Criminelle, Fille de Berlin, Chypre Rouge, & Jeux de Peau.
Jealous of all the friends you bring with you to sniff perfumes 😆 that sounds like so much fun
Lol. Oh it's like a therapy session 🌹Xo Sam
Glad you compiled this type of breakdown. Underrated "lists" is underated content! Also, my shout out to the brands which offer 30ml on top of already being awesome (Histories, Parfums de Nicolai 🙏). Others I might consider among the lot - some, you've featured prior - St. Giles, Jovoy, Masque Milano, Santi Burgas, Une Nuit Nomade. Lately I've been quite impressed w/ Maison Rebatchi
Thank you! Ah yes, 30 mls all the way. Great brands, there. Thanks for sharing 🌹Xo Sam
I would love for you to do another video on Middle Eastern oud like you mentioned:-). Let’s see I have Kalemat Black, Rasasi Indonesia and a couple others but I would love a nice skanky oud possibly with amber. One that I wore the heck out of this past winter is Malesia by Xerjoff. Lots of oud.. now to check out the rest of your video:-)
Need to try Naomi Goodsir and Parfum d’Empire. I have sampled Ma Bête- loved it!
Ok- Olympic Orchids is criminally underrated! They have the best forest perfume, called Blackbird, they have this cinnamon oil bomb- the oil is different than the powder- called Dev 2. A wild one called Tropic of capricorn and others. Very well priced.
Dev2 ❤️ loving the Indonesia, did you try some ASQ? they are so good with their blends
Thank you for the suggestion, Sibyl. I definitely have something similar in mind. Olympic Orchids, I haven't had the chance to try yet. Forest perfume sounds wonderful 🌹Xo Sam
Thank goodness you did a followup video of your previous one about brands that you don’t follow. I hope you could expose us to more of your discoveries and more brands that deserve attention.
We just love our dirty florals. 😉 Papillon perfumery is my love
Yes - we do! Love Papillon 🌹Xo Sam
You are my new favorite reviewer! Great idea for a video, may make my own version on the theme. I find that Laboratorio Olfattivo have great fragrances for the price! Agree with Perris Monte Carlo but not Nicolai which I am not fond of. Hilde Soliani might be a good example of someone who is doing her own thing. Am not really a gourmand lover but her stuff is amazing!
I have Fleur's d' oranger fron Serge Loutans. I just love it. It does remembered me, my grand parents garden.
I love the roads on which you lead us. Thank you!
Thank you for being here! 🌹Xo Sam
thank you very much for this - thrilled to bits to be mentioned in such fine ( underrated ! ) company. Pure music to my ears, thank you, Nick ( am wearing SL Fils de Joie myself today - just glorious isn't it ! )
Ah, Nick! Lovely to see you here sharing your scent of the day 🌹 Xo Sam
All amazing brands listed here. The perris Monte Carlo extraits makes my heart melt. I remember when I smelled Tabac Tabou for the first time, but I do need to try some more Naomi Goodsir. One brand I'll add is Stora Skuggan 🙌
Thanks, Michelle! Those extraits are so good, aren't they... sure you'd love N.G. Stora Skuggan is a cool brand for sure 🌹Xo Sam
I love all your recommandations:
The best houses in this galaxy 😃
I would add Manuel Cross - Rogue Perfumery!!
Yes! Amazing stuff, that Rogue 🌹Xo Sam
I own eight SERGE LUTENS, more as a decant and besides ELDO, ZOOLOGIST & HISTOIRE DE PARFUMS this is my favourite brand!
Absolutely not generic and very artistique -> all 😍
One more, Fueguia. Now this brand has a very interesting, eye catching counter display at Bloomingdales in Dubai Mall. As unique as the counter display is, I only tried the fragrances after seeing one reviewer here on UA-cam talking about the brand. . So many gems within this brand.
Agreed!! La Cautiva makes my heart swoon 💕
Oh yes, I tried them in NY! Sadly, they're not available in Europe. Will review them once they are 🌹Xo Sam
Love your quote from "Mean Girls' so funny. You go Glen Coco.
Mendittorosa would be at the top of my list. True artistry on every level, and the most genuine customer service I've experienced. Premium prices, but worth every penny!
The whole Orto Parisi line is just amazing to me.
One I really like that’s not talked about much is Teo Cabanel. Great offerings, great sample set, multiple sizes to make entry point cost more reasonable. Chef’s kiss.
Goutal!! one of my favorite brands ever. Excited to hear that they're bringing back their old bottles!! I also wish they'd bring back Eau de Camille, since it sounds exactly like my type of thing.
Oh, such a shame. I haven't tried Eau de Camille either. Definitely looking forward to the old bottle comeback 🌹Xo Sam
I would mention as an additional brand 4160 Tuesdays one of my favorite British niche perfume
It's such a cool thing to see big dents in a perfume owned by someone with such a large collection!
Hey Sam! I would love to see a video on your favourite Middle Eastern Frags ☺️
I agree that Histoires de parfums makes different scents. A few years ago I ordered the discovery set and to this day I whip it out and keep smelling them. I can appreciate all of them and that doesn’t happen often. oh and great topic for all of us who need to be reminded that there brands out there besides the one that spend so much on marketing
That's incredible. I'm glad the discovery set lasted you that long. 🌹Xo Sam
Fantastic video! Thank you Sam! I have been fan of Serge L. for last 12 years and Im so happy to see that one of first niche brands will get some well deserved love on your channel ❤️
Thank you, I think I'm a Lutens lover for life, my friend 🌹Xo Sam
@@MyWorldofFragrance so there are two of us 😉❤️ and hopely many more to come - thanks to your videos Sam 🙌🤗
@@happygoluckystar8069 So sweet of you 🌹Xo Sam
I’m so happy to have discovered your channel. It’s refreshing to see content that isn’t dependent on Top 10 lists or clickbait. Well done!
Have you tried anything from Rogue Perfumery? A brand that also flies under the radar and does modern takes on classic scents
Thank you so much. Yes, Rogue is fantastic. I'll do a video on them 🌹Xo Sam
I wonder if Serge Lutens is still active in curating his namesake brand? He is getting old but can’t imagine someone like him ever really retiring 😅
I'm pretty sure he's still involved. I don't see how else they would be able to keep releasing the same aura 🌹Xo Sam
Thank you for sharing these brands! You mentioned so many I love (Perris, Eris, Lutens). I find that Christèle Jacquemin and Dawn Spencer Hurwitz (DSH) are not talked about enough.
I know I mentioned it before, but love Serge Lutens it was my first niche fragrance house and good, good value for the money. - Jenn
Glad you're giving attention to these great quality fragrances. Some of my favorite houses in here.
yeah! quality content as always ❤️ currently loving Peris ylang ylang nosy be, Gdańsk by Gallivant is next on the list to test. can't stand the synthetic mass appealing stuff 🧐looking at you CH good girl 🤣
Thank you! Fantastic. I have been completely turned off those too 🌹Xo Sam
I like that you use the language affordable versus cheap. You can tell you pay attention to detail.
Thank you. I'm not here to hurt anybody 🌹Xo Sam
Who doesnt love Serge Lutens? So wonderful brand.... I agree 💚
My most loved house is really SERGE LUTENS:
All killer, no filler 😍
I haven't sampled anything from Perris Monto Carlo, Ruth Mastenbroke, or Eris, but I will.
I don't own anything from Parfums d' Empire, but I will.
I very much enjoy Tabac Tabou.
_best wishes to you_
Thank you for talking about all of these! There’s so many here that I haven’t gotten into but have been wanting to for a while. Have you tried much from The Merchant of Venice? I just picked up Andalusian Soul and I’m IN LOVE with it. I also love Serge Lutens but I believe they just pulled out of selling in the states so discounters are pretty much the only place I can get them.
I’d love to see more in depth videos of your Perris Monte Carlo collection, Nicolaï, and Naomi Goodsir. Another fragrance house that I think is lovely but don’t hear much about is Panah London. I had JUST recorded a video about Ganache Parfums (another quite underrated brand imo) only to find out that the founder/perfumer just announced his separation from the company earlier this week and they’re becoming a clone house 😭
Side note- I could listen to your French accent all day 😂 It’s gorgeous!
My pleasure! Oh I haven't tried that one from TMOV. Panah either - strange, considering I live in London, but there are just so many brands here. Appreciate you. 🌹Xo Sam
I really like Henry Rose, Dedcool and TokyoMilk. Very different and pleasing.
I am such a novice and I absolutely love your depth of knowledge. I’m here with my pen and paper taking notes! Can’t wait to try samples!
Great review. I look forward to trying these out, incidentally just received a sample of Cap Neroli which is lovely. The artisan brand I'm loving is Hiram Green - high quality all natural ingredients but with complexity. Rather pricey but worth it to be free of perfume-induced headaches. His Slowdive is an addictive honey tobacco.
Thank you, Kelly. Very nice. I haven't tried all the Hiram Greens, but look forward to 🌹Xo Sam
SERGE LUTENS scents are my absolute favourites❣️
You have a really good taste, not like the other girls on youtube or insta: you are special and this is marvellous 😍
Love Nicolai Ny Intense….excellent
Love Perris, I tried their mandarina and orange... The best ones I ever smelled in perfumes
Finally a channel without the mention of Delina and BKR 540. I respect MFK because he proudly presented his heritage and didn't change his name. But too much of something is never good.
Jorum is a bit pricey because they are 30mls for about $110 but I really enjoy them as well, they might be cheaper over there.
Serge Lutens is my favorite perfumer! I have a lot of his fragrances. I brought Fil De Joie after your video and love it! Thanks for sharing all these great brands to try! Fun video!
Yes, fabulous brand. I'm so glad you enjoyed Fils de Joie, that jasmine is just sexy 🌹Xo Sam
I haven’t heard of most of these brands! I did watch your video on Naomi Goodsir and I got Cuir Velours which I absolutely love. I’m so excited to explore these others ones. I’d love a full video on Histories de Parfums!
Oh, fantastic. Cuir Velours is magic. Will add your suggestion to the list, thank you! 🌹Xo Sam
Perris Monte Carlo and Nicolai for sure! 💛
hello, here is a very nice review of niche perfumes. I like all the brands mentioned except for two that I don't know. I have a passion for Serge Lutens perfumes and if you're in Paris go see the boutique in the "gardens" of the Palais Royal, it's worth the detour. You will find the perfumes in the "table bottles" shape with in particular "la myrrhe" and "De profundis" the best for me; I love also il y a aussi "Miel de bois","Bois de violette"et "Iris" and finally "la dompteuse encagée"; in short, I am enthusiast. thank you for talking about Nicolaï the prices are reasonable for a good quality
Ah, yes, one day I'll be in Paris at that boutique. I can't believe I've always passed it by. Sadly nothing will be discounted there, but it will be worthwile. 🌹Xo Sam
@@MyWorldofFragrance I twice had the opportunity to by at Serges Lutens Palais Royal shop with reduction of 25% and recently 20%
@@fanfreluche Wow, that's very lucky! 🌹
Thanks for this video. I love Histoire de Parfums - fortunately there's a store close to me where I can smell and try before I buy😀
I'm keen to try Tauer perfumes, but I haven't found a store here in Dubai that carries the brand so I can try before I buy😐.
Three brands I discovered recently that I've heard nobody talk about are Jardin de Parfums, Afgano by Afgano and Oud Lab. Thoroughly thoroughly enjoy all of them👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾. And the bonus is they're not that expensive even though they're all niche brands.
I discovered your channel and many of my favourite frag comm reviewers through trying to find reviews of some of these houses. Thanks for an honest outlook. I am discovering my nose knows the difference between quality materials and lesser ones. Value is important especially now. Thanks again for another great review! - Jenn
Thank you, I appreciate that. You have a great nose then 🌹Xo Sam
Ooh it's so exciting to hear about Ruth Mastenbroek. Very underrated perfumer! She made a very many scents for Bath House, one of my fave brands for years now. I'm wanting to try her own line, I'm going to get her discovery set as I'm nowhere near anywhere that stocks 🙌
Thank you! I do think her discovery set is worth checking out 🌹Xo Sam
PMC Taif Rose is BEEUTEEFULL :)
Nicolai - Cuir Cuba & Patchouli Intense are lovely stuff and the only 2 i've tried from the house.
Serge Lutens - Chergui is a banger, I was making up a decant for someone this week and revisited it and boy what a stunner... so so good. Same thing for L'air du desert Marocain, brilliant spice market fragrance, abit of a struggle for most initially but wonderful when it settles.
You look sooo gorgeous in that blouse! 😍
I'd add to this list Lorenzo Villoresi and Thameen.
I was surprised you mentioned Nicolai. Didn't think they are known in the US. This is indeed a wonderful underrated house (as is Villoresi). I'm going to visit their main store in Paris soon.
Is Byredo in your blacklist? They have a few gems.
Hello Sam! I addore Nicolai and Tauer Fragrances, and next i am testing Goutal and Serge Lutens. Thanks for your inspiring video.😊
Thank you! I hope you enjoy testing them out 🌹Xo Sam
Fragonard is such a reasonably priced house w such history! Want to learn/explore more... Lutens is my favorite (along w Guerlain.) Also adore Patchouli Intense, which makes me eager to sniff more of Nicolai
Thanks, Marina. I do have Fragonard on my radar for a future video. Patchouli intense is lovely to me too 🌹Xo Sam
All amazing houses 💕💕💕💕 Serge Lutens is my absolute favorite 💕💕💕💕
Thanks, Sarah. That is fantastic to hear - I love S.L. so much 🌹Xo Sam
i recently discovered your channel, thanks for this video, i found a couple new houses to explore. also, i love histoires 1740 and no one ever mentions it, so i'm glad to see it here. an underrated perfume house is DSH (dawn spencer hurwitz) i think she has some really amazing perfumes. she has a lot of vintage inspired stuff too, which i appreciate.
I love it when I get introduced to less talked and unique brands🤩😍👌. I would love to try Histories de Parfums, Perrin Monte Carlo and Goutal😉😉. Great content as always👌👌. Stay gorgeous🥰🥰.
Thank you! 🌹Xo Sam
Yesss! Glad you posted this video after the previous. I have the same sentiment lately where I want to get to know different perfumeries that are less known. 🥳
FYI for other watchers: lucky scent has a good amount of the brands mentioned in this video. 😏
Thank you, Laura! 🌹Xo Sam
Love your list Sam! Can't get enough of Naomi Goodsir 🙏
Thank you, friend 🌹
Nice video Sam
Thank you. Just checked out your summer lineup, Fragrance Journey100 🌹Xo Sam
Yes, Loved this video. Please continue to bring us good brands....especially the ones that are more affordable. I have already checked on some Serge Lutens and Histoires de Parfums than can be found on discounters. Good scents on a budget are my speed. Like the ones you have mentioned on and off, Mitsouko, Femme, Habinita.
Thank you! I'll continue to do so 🌹Xo Sam
I’m really interested in that Monte Carlo Perris Rose de Taif extrait de perfume. Could you do a review on it? Thank you for your awesome videos.
Love Love Serge Lutens!!!! ❤️ I will always buy!
Thank you! Love them too 🌹Xo Sam
Love love love Sables by Goutal and 1804 by Histoires des Parfums. Nuit de Bakelite is on my to-buy list...I need to sample some more from Naomi Goodsir. I'm from California, so I like some underrated local brands like Boy Smells. I love Violet Ends and Cowboy Kush. I also just picked up Hinoki Fantome, which I am really liking. I also like Litoralle Aromatica, another Californian brand...Isola Rosa and Caramellino are my favorites. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing. Wish those brands were easy for me to get a hold of, but I'm sure they will be in the future 🌹Xo Sam
Wonderful recommendations, some of my favourite brands there, Tauer probably being top for me. A couple others I can mention are Hendley over in the US, and Papillon here, there sure are some great creators out there👌🏻
Thanks for the mentions, Marcus. I wish Hendley were widely available. 🌹Xo Sam
Great video, there’s definitely a lot of under appreciated and overlooked brands that needs a shout out (I really like low key heritage brands like Fragonard). I’m tired of the hype train and overpriced “it” fragrances lacking uniqueness. Ruth Mastenbroek and Gallivant is on my discovery list this year. Any thoughts about Theodoros Kalotinis fragrances?
Great list. I love SL Fleurs d'Oranger.
I will add a second vote for Ormonde Jayne. Ormonde Man is a fantastic perfume. Also check out Sarah Baker. Her latest, Loudo, is wonderful. It feels like a more animalic riff on Shalimar to me. Shay and Blue also has some very wearable fragrances.
Yes! Ormonde Jayne is great. I still haven't tried Sarah Baker, but I must 🌹Xo Sam
I love Goutal perfumes. I’ve yet to come across one Goutal perfume that I don’t like（the worst ones are only too weak and short lasting on me they don’t smell bad）P.s Your fashion is always so on point！Love this shirt and your hairstyle.
Thank you, I do agree. Aw thanks, very kind of you. I try my best 🌹Xo Sam
I was hoping to see memoirs of a perfume collector. Yet at the same time I'm pleased that I didn't.
I'm very guilty of not trying enough Serge L but a dirty jasmine I need to get my nose on.
HdP I have enjoyed what I've tried from them and same with Nilolai, some really beautiful ones.
Criminally underrated two of my faves April Aromatics and One Way Bridge. I don't know if Maison Violet fits but I know you've spoken about them.
Fab video mate
Thanks for sharing, Jon. I haven't tried April, and One Way Bridge I may have a sample set laying around. Will get to them ASAP. 🌹Xo Sam
@@MyWorldofFragrance really beautiful and not the usual generic. Maybe more my style but u may enjoy them 😊
Another one is Maria Candida Gentile! Recommend Sideris if you like incense.
thank you Sam, great video. i've been enjoying lately olfactive studio's perfumes.
Ah, great brand 🌹Xo Sam
Great video
Thank you for this wonderful review.
When you say Serge Lutens is "underrated" I find it really surprising. It is so well-reputed! It's just not marketed as heavily and is no longer distributed in the US. But there is no way Serge L goes with these other brands. Very well known in Europe and available in our top luxury stores. So yeah, it's a matter of distribution and marketing. Reviewers like Sebastian the Perfume Guy have spoken about this brand and have lamented it is not distributed in the US.
Would love to hear your more in-depth takes on Perris... I've got their osmanthus fragrance in both edp and extrait and it's truly poetry for the nose... It's THE BEST osmanthus fragrance ever... Also how do you feel about Rogue? I've been in love with (on my THIRD bottle) Chypre Siam for years and the performance is STELLAR..!
I'm such a fan of Nicolai fragrances, such a great quality for the price. Definitely has some Guerlain vibes (Musc intense even made me think of Chanel).
Funny Fleur d'orangers was my first SL, I have a few more since ^^ Fils de joie is a beautiful dark jasmine. It was also my last one from the brand with La dompteuse encagée (and a gratte-ciel bottle of Fille en aiguilles).
Parfum d'empire has also an amazing quality of fragrances. I had a crush on Le cri de la lumière :)
Thank you so much for sharing. Lovely to hear what you think of them 🌹Xo Sam
Thanks. Loved your video. I also find The Zoo and Imaginary Authors not so much talked and very creative perfume brands. ❤
You're right. They are very creative brands. Thanks for watching 🌹Xo Sam
Hi Sam !! I am so happy to be your first comment for once and for the subject of this upload. 🤓
Ah, thank you Herakleia! Nice to see you here 🌹Xo Sam