Even if you are not a big fan of unusual smells, be sure to get at least one bottle of perfume or water from the series of niche perfume brands. Perhaps this particular scent will add brightness to your image and put a finishing point in it.
What is niche perfumery?
According to ordinary people, perfume or eau de toilette must necessarily have a floral or fruity scent. However, with a harmonious combination of shades, mixing of even the most unusual smells sometimes gives compositions that are incredible in beauty and sound. It is on such fragrances that the manufacturers of niche (selective) perfume specialize. Bottles of their perfume can smell like melted snow, whiskey or champagne, freshly made leather, printing ink, truffles or lightly salted strawberries.
Niche scents can be used in everyday life, while standing out from the crowd. But, since many selections are difficult to perceive, they are intended precisely for the amateur. Moreover, if the aromas of an ordinary perfumer do not change, then selective perfumes, cologne or eau de toilette often begin to sound in the most unexpected way over time.
Advice!Perfumes can open up completely differently on the skin of different people. When applied to the body of one person, it seems ordinary, and on another, it unfolds with an unexpectedly bright fireworks. This is why it is so important to find your own scent.
The price of such a perfume
Contrary to popular belief, niche perfume is not sold at fabulous prices - often their price is equal to the cost of ordinary luxury novelties. For example, a 50-milligram bottle of the rarest perfume is estimated at 4000-6000 rubles.
The price of such fragrances depends on their composition. Naturally, if the rarest raw materials are used in production or a lot of money is spent on their production, the cost increases. Nevertheless, it is difficult to call such manufacturers businessmen - rather, they are artists striving to create unique masterpieces.
Selective products are designed for a wide variety of people. Her admirers include both ordinary office clerks, poets or artists, and sheikhs or lords. The only thing that unites all these categories of people is the desire for everything unusual.
The main differences
Let's list the main features by which a perfume can be classified as a niche one:
- uniqueness of fragrances: its creators are not chasing popularity, they are more attracted by unusual smells;
- simplicity of packaging: since its creators are not engaged in self-promotion, perfumes from one manufacturer may differ only in the inscriptions on the tags; some perfumers, on the other hand, pack their products in bottles made of special types of wood, gold, decorated with stones and hand-painted; however, this is not done to increase sales, but to emphasize the unusualness of the content;
- high-quality, often rare ingredients: if a master decides to mix in one vessel the smells of several varieties of orange trees grown on different continents, he is able to go for them to the ends of the world;
- sales volume: some of the niche fragrances are sold in limited quantities due to the inaccessibility of ingredients;
- lack of a gender division: most niche brands are not subdivided into male and female, you should only focus on taste preferences.
The most famous brands
Each of the brands rarely specializes in just one scent. Manufacturers often release several fragrances. The most famous brands of selectivity include brands:
- Penhaligon's: the aromas of this oldest English manufacturer are simple, laconic, and graceful; most often these are the smells of freshly cut greenery of violets, lilies of the valley, bells, or the more complex Artemisia and Malabah;
- Jo malone: offers a perfume for all occasions, "personal fragrances" that accurately reflect the state of your soul;
- Serge lutens: sophisticated and seasoned compositions are more suitable for accomplished women;
- Etro: Italian perfume for the most extraordinary personalities;
- Bond No 9: American brand belonging to the group of oriental fragrances;
Bond No 9 is an American brand belonging to the group of oriental fragrances - Le Labo: dry and spicy complex compositions, which can include up to 24 ingredients;
- Micallef: bottles with precious liquid, exuding the most delicate ombre, are hand-painted and finished with stones.
The composition of a perfume can include a very different number of components. For example, La maisondela vanille represented by the smell of vanilla, Les Parfums de Rosine has a single note of rose, and a woody-spicy Comme des Garcons includes 9 ingredients at once. Moreover, the compositions can use not only natural notes, but also non-traditional synthetic ones.
Advice! The perfume composition of a niche brand may not be pleasant the first time only because this smell is not characteristic of ordinary perfume or water, that is, it is not floral or fruity. Sometimes it takes a few trials to figure out if it's right for you.
Niche perfume brands: where to buy?
These products cannot be found in trendy catalogs or conventional stores. Special points are engaged in its implementation, and there are no more than 250 of them in the world. They are located only in the largest cities. Since such enterprises are not engaged in self-promotion, only those who are really interested in an unusual purchase come to them.
In Russia, niche perfumery brands are sold by Rive Gauche, L'Etoile and some online stores. You can get acquainted with the novelties of selective perfume only at two international exhibitions, which are presented twice a year, in spring and autumn. The first, called Esxence, takes place in Milan. The second (Pitti Fragranze) is held in Florence.
Advice! When choosing a perfume composition, you should never rush. Indeed, immediately after application, only the initial (top) notes are audible. Gradually, the smell changes, and aromas-notes of "heart", which last long enough, come forward. The final aroma, called the base one, emerges only at the very end.
L'Etoile scent library
If you've tried all the famous scents and still haven't caught on to anything, it might be time to take advantage of the unusual options. But, since it is simply impossible to choose a fragrance based on description and reviews, we suggest you use their "library".
Perfume and cosmetic network L'Etoile in the fall of 2016 provided its customers with a truly unique service - a complete collection of the most unusual and daring world brands. Moreover, this unusual collection is constantly growing. You can use this service in 138 largest cities in Russia. The network owners claim that this figure will increase in the near future.
Corner Letual consultants who offer niche perfume brands know that such a perfume does not tolerate hasty decisions. Most of them are real psychologists, therefore, before recommending a particular scent, they similarly learn about the habits, lifestyle and even hobbies of future buyers.
Interesting! Special fragrances for children are one of the new niche brands. Their main difference is the absence of alcohol.
Bluebell penhaligon`s
Most often, the floral green fragrances of this manufacturer are chosen by women. Smells of jasmine, lily of the valley, hyacinth or rose are subtly intertwined with citrus notes and cinnamon and cloves.
Unpretentious, at first glance, the aromas of this English manufacturer are similar to the breath of spring, the smells of damp earth, the aromas of sultry summer or the scent of autumn. Despite the absence of excessive harshness, the smell of freshness remains on the skin all day.
Average price: 3200–4700 rubles.
Interesting! France is considered the birthplace of niche perfumery. After all, the idea of creating the first unusual fragrance belongs to the perfumer Louis XVIII.
Jo malone
Briton Malone, once an ordinary beautician, once got carried away by mixing aromas. She liked one of them so much that she gave away several bottles to regular customers. Today Malone fragrances are included in the list of brands of the best niche perfumery.
Despite the fact that this brand is named after the creator's husband and belongs to the unisex group, its fragrances tend to be more feminine. The composition may include linden blossom, lily flowers, orchids, vanilla, musk, cocoa, all kinds of spices, for example, cardamom, lime oil, etc. Moreover, Malon assures that all her products are compatible - that is, by mixing the contents of two or even three different bottles you can get a completely new scent.
Average price: 3500–8300 rubles.
Etro
Each country has its own perfumery traditions. If English brands are simple and understandable, French scents are distinguished by a special sophistication, then the main feature of Italian perfumery is its extraordinary brightness and originality.
Etro is a brand of Italian niche perfumery that can attract the most extraordinary personalities. It is presented only by mono-aromatic oils of incense, sandalwood, myrrh, patchouli, etc. Their second feature is the highest durability.
Average price: 3600-7700 rubles.
Bond No 9
In America, selective perfume began to be produced relatively recently. One of the pioneers in this area was Bond No 9. Curiously, the name of the brand coincides with its address!
Moreover, the manufacturer devotes his fragrances to a variety of places in his hometown of New York. But many of them are more reminiscent of the oriental: notes of amber, musk, tobacco, resin and leather in them resonate with a floral fragrance. The manufacturer also offers whole sets of fragrances, consisting of 18 original bottles.
Average price: 1500-5600 rubles.
M. Micallef
Apparently, fate once brought together the hereditary banker of the Frenchman Geoffrey Newman and the owner of the beauty salon Martina Micalleff not in vain. The very first fragrance called "Crystal Line" immediately brought fame to this couple.
The secret of aromas lies in the utmost simplicity and verified dosage. The composition very rarely includes a large number of ingredients: most often there are no more than 5-6 of them. Ambergris, tobacco, cocoa and incense echo with patchouli, saffron and rose.
Average price: 7,200-29,000 rubles.
Le Labo
After the smell of flowers and berries, the aromas of leather, smoke and tar, perhaps, will seem incomprehensible to someone. However, Le Labo also offers slightly more familiar compositions, the smell of roots and stems of lilies, iris, tangerines or vanilla. However, these are not sugary-sweet sets, but truly magical smells with a slight admixture of tree bark and the unique smell of freshly cut hay and an aroma emanating from the earth.
By the way, despite the fact that this product is not cheap, it is packaged in the simplest bottles with a simple label. Since perfumes are produced in limited editions, they must be numbered.
The average price is 8,000-29,000 rubles.
Of course, we write a lot about luxury fragrances, introduce new products and prepare thematic reviews, but sometimes each of us wants to smell something special ... seductive and summer-like, or what? That is why the site presents a selection of the best selective perfumes of summer 2015!
First, a quick note: selective or niche perfumes are fragrances that are more complex than in luxury perfumes, and a unique composition with the most unexpected notes - from raw wood to warm leather, from green moss to musky jasmine. Selective perfume is produced in a limited edition - in comparison with the mass market and luxury, the number of bottles presented in stores can be thousands of times less! A perfumer can work on such a scent from three months to three years and longer, and the meter always selects raw materials personally - only high-quality ingredients from all over the world.
Each niche perfume has its own history, and, as the perfumers themselves say, a soul that opens its arms only to a select few, is it not for nothing that there is a concept like “your own perfume” ?!
The famous Spanish perfumer in the 4th generation Ramon Monegal, who visited Kiev this winter with the most interesting and first-of-its-kind master class, is sure that "Perfume is a novel, it is a story that begins, unfolds and ends", which means that each a woman should try all shades of passion and tenderness, especially when it comes to a resort romance.
Today the site wants to acquaint you, dear readers, with the best summer "novels" - niche fragrances, each of which will tell its own, amazing and unique, love story.
Cherry Musk by Ramon Monegal
A heady, slightly tart and alluring aroma of ripe cherries ... The fragrance created by Ramon Monegal in 2011 is rightfully considered one of the most seductive, because the cherry, which is the basis of its composition, has been included in the lists of the most effective aphrodisiacs by perfumers since ancient times. Cherry Musk aroma awakens sensuality and sexuality, tenderness and passion. This is a stormy cocktail of love in one bottle!
The perfume is changeable, like a real woman - it excites and excites, then, on the contrary, it only flirts slightly and casts a languid glance from under bashfully lowered eyelashes. Its composition includes white musk, fruity musk, musky and cherry notes, strawberry, moss green and Chinese rose. The legendary bottle of Romon Monegal, imitating a luxurious crystal inkwell, contains the soul and true love of the perfumer.
Pantheon Roma Notte d'Amore perfume
The passionate night of Margarita and Raphael ... This is passion and freshness, sensuality and courage ... The scent combines the notes of oud and the unique scent of warm leather, a refreshing lemon accent and toning vetiver. The composition of Notte d'Amore is laconic, but incredibly harmonious - it is agar (oud) tree, vetiver and lemon.
Notte d'Amore perfume is a fragrant embodiment of love, it is a dance of bold and non-trivial dreams that will remind you again and again of that summer night in your life.
Eau de parfum Jardins D'Écrivains by G igi
A bright, unforgettable scent, carefree and so infantile in a Parisian way! Notes of freshly cut grass, orange blossom and orange flowers open up the embrace of the composition for you, then jasmine, black currant and tuberose take you into a sensual whirlwind of summer dance, and in the finale you will receive a reward - soft and passionate sandalwood in the company with the purest white musk will envelop your body and soul in a flirtatious fleur.
Eau de Parfum 23 Janvier 1984 from Pozzo di Borgo
The elegant Corsican woman Valentina Pozzo di Borgo, founder of the family house of perfumery Pozzo di Borgo, has always dreamed of having her own perfume ... The energetic and sensual woman wanted the fragrance to convey her essence, character with all its contradictions, as well as her unique style. 23 Janvier 1984 - this is the very scent that became the embodiment of Valentina. The famous style icon was born on January 23, 1984. It is a deep and luminous perfume, in which white and powdery notes of iris are combined with the green freshness of figs, with the sensuality of musk and the vigor of spices.
Feminine and dynamic at the same time, this fragrance is intended for those who like to seduce without showing off.
“Soft and leathery notes of musk contrast with green and citrusy notes of figs and more powdery notes of iris. The melting effect of the pure essence of cardamom awakens the fig and makes it elegant and feminine, in the image of Valentina, ”- this is how perfumer Violin Collas characterizes the fragrance.
Coccobello Eau de Parfum by H EELEY
A real tropical paradise, enclosed in a perfume composition! Taking refuge under the sprawling palm leaves, you enjoy the refreshing breeze and the barely catching scent of Thai gardenia ... Sweet languor and bliss envelop your tanned body. It seems as if nature itself immerses you in a blissful sleep ... but no! A light breath of a sultry breeze awakens you with gentle notes of coconut and sensual sandalwood, picked up by the southern Note somewhere far away in the tropics saturated with life-giving moisture.
Mad et Len XV Tubereuse toilet water
Floral, light, clean scent - for carefree and happy beauties enjoying life in all its forms. The magical composition of the scent consists of a feminine and delicate tuberose base, sweet gardenia and heady floral jasmine. The heroine Mad et Len XV Tubereuse is a woman who is always in the spotlight. She is the one men fight for, the one other women imitate, she is perfection itself!
Eau de Parfum White Essence from Goti
Pure snow-white aroma, cozy and soft, like the finest cashmere. White Essence is ideal for cool summer evenings in the company of fragrant herbal tea and your beloved man. The main role in the perfume is given to warm spices, which effectively complement the refreshing notes of green tea and lemon, as well as subtle sweet notes of fig and vanilla.
Ego Facto Poopoo Pidoo Eau De Parfum
A scent with a surprise! At first, it is misleading with its false simplicity and it seems as if it is a long-familiar refreshing scent of citrus petals. No, no! The perfume will reveal incredible, sensual powdery notes and will sparkle on your skin in a completely new way. Designer Ego Facto describes the unique novelty as follows:
“I was looking for a very noticeable rice powdery note mixed with musks, which are famous for their leathery and even animalistic character. It seems that you have already understood, exposed this fragrance. And then - boom !, and something completely different reveals itself on your skin. "
Eau de Parfum Carrousel by P aul Emilien
A new fragrance created by the famous perfume house Paul Emilien in 2014. A fresh, free and strong perfume, like a camera, captures every moment of your life, which rushes us forward and forward in an endlessly whirling carousel. Energizing notes of pepper, eucalyptus, grapefruit and lemon greet us to continue in the heart with the softness of jasmine, violet, rose, and continue to slide underneath with notes of white musk, amber and vanilla.
Mancera Roses Jasmine Eau De Parfum
Roses Jasmin belongs to the collection of "Traveling the Islands" and is intended to reveal to us all the beauty and uniqueness of Ceylon. Exotic flowers, emerald greens, taking away the azure depth of a clear sky, ruby sunsets, distant snow-white peaks ... jasmine and roses, air and just relax.
What are your favorite summer scents?
The life of a modern woman is unthinkable without certain self-care rituals. Applying your favorite scent is one of the stages of creating an ideal image, a touch that complements and emphasizes individuality.
But sometimes what you liked becomes boring, and you want something completely new and unusual, not like everyone else's. "Chanel", "Dior", "Armani", "Gucci" are famous and beloved brands, with many wonderful aromas, but even the bestsellers and seasonal perfume can cease to please. It seems that nothing fits and everything has already happened, everything is not right. What to do? It is difficult, almost impossible to give up perfume ... Perhaps the time has come to move into a new category and pay attention to a special niche perfumery.
If you are not afraid to stand out from the crowd, then these fragrances should suit your taste. They are special, bright, memorable, persistent ... and expensive.
Perfume classification
Selective perfume? What it is? What sets them apart from the rest of the fragrant variety on store shelves?
All fragrances can be conventionally presented in the form of a pyramid: at the foot there is a mass market. These are fairly inexpensive, low-resistant eau de toilettes.
Above is the prestige class perfume (Boss, Lacoste), above it - luxury (Dolce, Gucci, Chanel). Large-scale advertising campaigns are held to draw attention to new products and bestsellers. Fragrances are becoming popular and easily recognizable. If the campaign is successful, then almost every second will be fragrant with the novelty of the season.
At the very top of the pyramid is a niche or selective perfumery.
Selective perfumery: features
First of all, these are unique aromas. For the manufacture of perfume, only natural ingredients are used, without replacement by synthetic counterparts. This partly explains their cost. The smell of horse sweat, burnt rubber or burning asphalt peacefully coexists with the aromas of rose and lily of the valley in one bottle, creating an incredible composition.
The longevity of niche perfumery is astounding. By applying a little on the wrist, you can go with the scent for up to two days, while it will unfold in different notes.
The packaging of eau de toilette is usually quite modest and does not seek to attract attention, because the main treasure is inside the bottle. Although there are exceptions, and then the bottles look like a real work of art.
Almost all the fragrances of niche perfumery are universal: they rarely have a division into selective perfume for women and for men. But do not be prejudiced against them because of this: the perfume will sound completely different on female and male skin.
Perhaps the most interesting feature that reveals (what is it explainable) is the exclusivity of the scent's sound. On each person, the perfume plays with different notes, so there is a very small fraction of the likelihood of meeting someone who smells like you.
The best selective perfume: brands
If you want to get to know a niche better, start with well-known fragrances that are easy to find on sale.
Escentric molecules
Perhaps this is the most affordable selective perfume in terms of price and purchase. What it is, you can understand only by trying them on yourself. The most famous to the consumer are the famous compositions "Molecule 01" and "Molecule 02", which were sensationalized several years ago. This is the first and only perfumery in the world that does not have a specific scent and is applied only to the skin when tested. The perfume adapts to its future owner, revealing itself individually, guaranteeing 100% exclusivity.
"Tom Ford"
The second most popular women's selective perfume is "Black Orchid" from the American brand Tom Ford. Few have not heard of them. There are many opinions and rumors about the fragrance, so it's better to try it on yourself once in order to understand what it represents. But you will not remain indifferent: either love or dislike.
In addition to the provocative and fatal Black Orchid, the fashion house also produces other fragrances. The Private Blend line is very interesting, and musk lovers will appreciate the Musk Collection.
Montale
A luxury that you can afford - selective perfumery from Pierre Montel. The aromas are complex, beautiful, sillage, with their own zest. A pleasant bonus is a large selection: both sweet and floral, and with aromas of coffee and chocolate. Very persistent and memorable odors. These selective perfumes evoke the most enthusiastic reviews from buyers: the aroma lasts up to two days, on clothes even longer, does not get boring, it unfolds gradually and very beautifully. Delicate flower arrangements are especially mesmerizing.
CnR Create
If you are looking for something more individual and unique, then check out this brand. A perfume for every zodiac sign? Why not! Having studied the treatises of oriental sages, the founders of the fashion house launched two lines of fragrances: "For Her" and "For Him". According to the masters, such a personal perfume will be an excellent talisman and will allow you to realize hidden opportunities.
Comme des garsons
Hot asphalt and sea water, rare spices and burnt rubber, the smell of aluminum welding and fresh bamboo, incense and burnt toast ... Is this a selective perfume? What it is? A combination of the incompatible, synthetics and naturalness, the quintessence of taste and walking on the edge. Perfumes from the Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo amaze and conquer with their individuality and outrageousness. These are fragrances for those who are not afraid to be in the spotlight, for real perfume addicts.
Amouage
Perfumery "Amuage" is a real luxury in the literal and figurative sense. The perfume is very expensive, but this is due to the handicraft, rare ingredients and the highest quality. The fragrances use natural oils and extracts. Myrrh, rocky rose and silver incense, mined in Oman, add a special chic to the perfume.
This selective perfume is the choice of many celebrities and royalty.
Where to buy
You can buy an unusual perfume in any large metropolis. For example, selective perfumes in Moscow are presented in such perfumery stores as Ile de Beaute and Rive Gauche. When ordering in online stores, being flattered by a low cost, there is a risk of getting a fake. However, if you really want to, but there is no way to immediately purchase a whole bottle of the aroma you like, you can go the other way and try the castings. This is the name for small bottles of 5-10 ml, into which the owners pour the perfume, and then sell it to those who wish.
Exclusive and exquisite, it is quite rare and inaccessible to every user. To understand the peculiarities of niche perfumery, let's go back to the recent past.
Even in the last century, only powerful people with a high level of income could use perfumes. However, as industrial production began to develop, goods became widely available, and perfumery became much cheaper. In the 60s of the 20th century, almost everyone could afford it, and by the 90s, marketing representatives have put a lot of effort into advertising that will direct the buyer and push him to buy exactly the products of this manufacturer.
There was a situation where supply exceeded demand, so the perfumers had to work for the consumer. In connection with these events, perfumery houses began to publish not just perfumes, but a product that would fully satisfy the wishes of people. True creators, so to speak, went underground, and their products remained called niche perfumery.
Niche product features
Moscow stores offer a wide range of selective perfumes, and as we have already said, its main differences from consumer goods are in a special aroma, the use of high-quality raw materials, the absence of promotions and offers, atypical places of sale for this type of product.
The scent is one of the main differences in niche perfumery. The main goal of a luxury or consumer goods product is to create an attractive wrapper and appease the consumer, and the creators of selective brands don't even think about it. This type of perfume can be incredibly beautiful in appearance, and it can be not only attractive, but also repulsive.
Interesting!If you imagine notes that include wet tobacco, molasses and gum, you cannot even imagine what the final result will be.
Nevertheless, manufacturers of the selective class of products manage to make real masterpieces that are appreciated by consumers.
Reviews from people who have already used such products are very different, because the same composition is different for different people. For example, in one group it will cause bewilderment and misunderstanding, in another - a neutral attitude, in a third - admiration.
Main ingredients
Traditionally, manufacturers of ordinary cosmetics strive to reduce the cost of the product, but real perfumers do not even think about it.
Each ingredient involved in the production of perfumery, like wine, has its own characteristics, the quality of the final result depends on the place of their collection and on the time frame. So, ideal for making perfume, orange tree flowers are collected in Africa - Morocco. It is each element of raw material that determines the price of the future masterpiece. Some types of selective perfumery are sold in a certain limit due to the fact that certain components are not available.
Packaging materials
If you want more beauty in packaging design - rhinestones, shine and gloss, then luxury and mass market perfumes are ideal. After all, as we have already noted, the main task of such manufacturers is to appease the buyer with a beautiful wrapper.
Selective perfume manufacturers care about the inner content rather than the outer shell. Quite often the packaging of a niche product has a discreet and unattractive appearance, although there are exceptions to this rule. For example, one of the brands - MARTINE MICALLEF sells goods in hand-painted bottles, of course, such a product is more expensive than perfumes in simple packaging.
Production and sales volumes
A new fragrance, say, Nina Ricci, is produced in huge quantities, sometimes it comes to 20,000 packs or more. The goods are delivered to specialized cosmetic stores and large hypermarkets.
With regard to selective products, the volume of manufacture is closely related to how many components are supposed to be used. If raw materials are used in the course of production, which are available in limited quantities, then only a few vials can be produced. Therefore, some types of perfumes gather around them queues of customers.
Places of sale
If you are interested in the possibility of purchasing a selective perfume and go to a hypermarket or to a nearby store, then, most likely, we have to disappoint you. It is quite difficult to find niche perfume brands in a network of traditional stores, but going to boutiques with selective products, you can easily find the desired option. What are these places of sale where it is possible to buy perfumes of this class? This is a kind of caste among all the distribution points of cosmetics.
Usually, these stores do not have a large number of people, and you are unlikely to ever see lines in them. In addition, in such shops you will not find any promotions or lucrative offers. Although some stores make an exception and offer customers as a gift items from the bath collection of the same brand that was chosen in fact. Usually, a personal relationship of trust develops between the owner of the boutique and the client.
Advice!Do not be afraid to enter such shops, because if you have a desire to "touch" the world of exquisite perfumery, this opportunity is the best.
Price range of goods
The cost is different, it depends directly on the raw materials and the rarity of the ingredients, while the price of mass market perfumes is determined by the costs of packaging and brand promotion. The price range of selective perfumery has significant fluctuations, sometimes you can find products costing less than 20 rubles for a volume of 20 ml, but this is not much money, although for the same amount you can buy 50-100 ml of the advertised product. What to give preference to is up to you.
If we consider the formation of the price of ordinary perfumery, then it can be noted that about 60% of the total cost the buyer pays for advertising, namely for the fact that famous stars and PR agencies took part in it. About 30% of the cost is paid for packaging products, for the work of creators, and only 10% of the cost depends on raw materials.
Is the game worth the candle?
Many buyers are worried about whether it makes sense to spend money on selective perfumery, or whether it is possible to get by with the mass market class. In principle, they can be understood, because the purchase of such perfumery is not a cheap pleasure. Nevertheless, what to choose - everyone decides for himself. The peculiarity also lies in the fact that the fragrances of selective collections may not suit everyone's taste and liking. But some people love something special and do not recognize traditional, well-known scents, so they try to give preference to individual scents.
List of niche perfume brands
It is unrealistic to meet these types of perfumes on the streets, in underground passages or in average stores. They are the best of their kind and are designed for people who are not afraid of new discoveries! So, here are some of the best brands and their fragrances:
- Ombre Mercure, Terry de Gunzburg
The fragrance should be chosen by lovers of violets, because this particular flower is felt in the top notes. Closing your eyes, you can imagine that you are in a kind of garden, strewn with violets of different colors and sizes. The middle notes are iris, violet, rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine. The base notes of this perfume include sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and benzoin.
Despite the tenderness and fragility of the violet flower, this fragrance cannot be called light. It is suitable for purposeful women who know what they want out of life. The luxury and longevity of the scent create an unforgettable sillage. Some men point out that Ombre Mercure can be considered a unisex scent, since it opens up no worse on the male body.
- This is Not a Pipe, Demeter
The name of the fragrance comes from the painting of the same name by the Belgian artist Rene Magritte "This is not a pipe". The canvas depicts a smoking pipe, and below - the inscription-opposition "This is not a pipe." An image of an object is not yet an object. So it is with spirits. The main notes in them can be heard wood and tobacco, but not everything is so simple. As it unfolds, the aroma brings fruity notes to the surface. Prunes are heard especially well.
It is not for nothing that this perfume belongs to the niche, since real fans of tobacco aromas will be able to appreciate it. It is recommended for women in winter, for men it reveals well all year round.
- Vol d'Hirondelle, LM Parfums
The name of the perfume "Flight of the Swallow" has nothing to do with filling the bottle. This woody aromatic scent is considered unisex as its ingredients are suitable for both men and women.
The multifaceted composition consists of top notes of ripe citrus fruits, mandarin, Paraguayan petitgrain, bergamot and rosewood are clearly heard. Heart notes are revealed with jasmine, orange and spices. The composition ends with musky notes and vetiver.
- Dzhari, Phaedon
If oriental tales had a flavor, it would be Dzhari. It opens with notes of date, tonka bean, soil, red wine, sandalwood, white cedar and cashmeran. Unlike many other oriental scents, it is not overly sweet or cloying. On the contrary, its finesse is characterized by light astringency and spiciness. In cold weather it can warm with its warmth and comfort.
Created by the hands of perfume dreamers, these fragrances will impress true gourmets. The listed brands are the most famous and, based on the analysis of the best products, recognized by the market leaders.
Brands in the Ile de Beaute chain
Ile de Bote is a large chain of stores for people who want to look beautiful and feel great.
- Escentric molecules- in the network, this category of goods is the most affordable and pleasant in flavor. Today there are 8 fragrances of this line. The concept of this perfume brand is to give each perfume user a sense of individuality. The secret is that on each person the aromas are revealed differently.
An unexpected result can be achieved by applying several Escentric Molecules fragrances to the skin at the same time. Alternating combinations and dosages, you can wear a new train every day.
- « Tom Ford"- this women's perfume is the second in terms of popularity, which has won thanks to its 100% exclusive scent. Their collection includes more than 60 different perfumes, the first of which was Black Orchid. Black Orchid, like the rest of the brand's fragrances, belongs to the classic sounds. It is based on woody notes, spicy aromas and incense.
- Montale- the luxurious "sound" of aromas is designed to please every woman who is not afraid of new sensations. True connoisseurs of luxury should be interested in the fact that the founder of the brand Pierre Montal has created several exclusive fragrances for the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia based on the precious oud tree. Montale is always based on unique ingredients and very expensive materials, which makes each brand's perfume truly exclusive.
Niche perfumery L'Etoile
The cosmetics of this store are known to many women, because on the counters in L'Etoile you can find everything that a modern woman needs to take care of herself.
It turns out that the L'Etoile chain of stores provides consumers with products from niche perfume brands. Extraordinary compositions, non-trivial approach to "sound" - all this will delight any buyer who wants to create an individual image. Each fragrance from the presented bottles embodies the most beautiful natural elements. Every female wants to stand out from the crowd, and her scent can influence those around her. Therefore, we will pay special attention to niche brands.
- Fragrances Jean Francois deserve special attention, because its line is a combination of indescribable notes and incredible emotions. The perfumer has never focused on meeting the needs of the general public and was engaged in the manufacture of original compositions intended for a narrow circle of consumers.
- Annik Güthal... Unusual combinations of ingredients and a favorable "sound" of notes for all occasions - these are the features that distinguish the perfume of this master.
Italian brands
There is an opinion that Paris is the capital of fashion, but Italy is exactly the country in which the most beautiful brands were born. Here is some of them:
- XERJOFF
Pay attention to this brand's fragrance Casamorati 1888 Lira Xerjof. The recipe for this perfume has not changed since 1888. The woman, from whom the sensual trail of lavender and orange breathes, will not be left without male attention. Cinnamon, vanilla, musk and caramel are responsible for the spicy side of the fragrance. The combination of warm spices and citrus freshness is truly delightful.
- AQUA DI PARMA
In 2016, a new fragrance from this niche brand, Peonia Nobile, was released. It should be chosen by lovers of peony. The floral composition is supported by geraniums, Turkish rose and white freesia, with notes of raspberry, black pepper, patchouli and musk. Light and elegant perfume with peppercorns.
A correctly chosen perfume is a guarantee of self-confidence and good mood.
The popularity of selective perfumery is growing rapidly, as it is not focused on the usual tastes of the majority. Its creation based on the principle of individual perfume sounding on human skin... Selective, or niche, perfumery is intended for a narrow circle of its true connoisseurs.
What is selective and niche perfume
To understand what selective, or niche, perfume means, you need to know that today perfumery products conventionally divided into the following groups:
What typical for a niche perfume:
An overview of the best selective perfume brands for women
Armel
Bright selective women's perfume of the Armel brand from the Amplua series is intended for lovers of explosive odors. Moreover, there is an opinion that these are some of the most attractive. This is due to the use of essences not only of plant, but also of animal origin.
The perception of these smells ranges from enthusiasm to complete rejection, and when choosing them, it is worth listening to the recommendations of specialists. If this is your scent, then you will enjoy the play of smells of satin cedar, leather, vetiver, musk and balm zero... Lovers of floral aromas similar to Flora will be enchanted by Armel 122 with fresh citrus, peony and rose sweetness based on patchouli and sandalwood.
Molecule
Judging by the rave reviews, this is one of the legends of selective perfumes. Its aromatic composition blends with the natural scent of the skin to create unique and sensual scent... Barely perceptible at first, after a while it suddenly strikes the sense of smell with its bright sound.
The base of the Molecule is a synthetic element Iso E Super, provoking an amazing play of smells... At the very heart of the perfume, there is a subtle scent of iris, which fills the main woody note with a tart and spicy sound.
Montal
Montale Roses Musk is especially popular among the selective perfumes of the house of Montal that have absorbed warmth and charm. Unique, durable and an exquisite fragrance created for charismatic women, for each of them sounding differently. This stunning effect is achieved through three notes in its composition: a dominant but delicate and inviting rose, spicy musk and jasmine.
Amouage
Each of the selective fragrances of the famous house Amouage, embodying all the luxury of oriental fragrances, is unique in its own way:
Keiko Mecheri
Niche perfumery from Keiko, imbued with Eastern philosophy and Western cosmopolitanism, recognized as a true art without borders... An extravagant composition of scents from Keiko is openly discordant with popular perfume brands.
Among the favorite perfumery creations are the seductive Iris Pourpre and the emancipated Datura Blanche, maddening accords of tart pomegranate, musk, Indian sandalwood, amber haze, osmanthus and wild black currant.
Odori
There are about a dozen luxury Fragrances of the Italian brand Odori, but each of them is a masterpiece. Tabacco, Iris, Cuoio and other Odori perfumes gravitate towards vanilla, honey, caramel and all kinds of citrus... As you can see from the photo, each bottle of Odori selective perfume is framed with packaging made of expensive wood and sealed with a cap made of genuine leather.
