Long gone are the days when men considered the use of cosmetics and perfumes the privilege of women and contemptuously treated those members of their sex who took some time to care for themselves. Modern man sometimes devotes no less time to her appearance than women. Business and self-confident men understand that appearance image is an important component of success, and an important place in the image of a person is the smell. Expensive and high-quality perfume is a sign of respectability and style no less than a good suit, an expensive watch or a nice car.

But of course now men's perfumery is not only a privilege wealthy people. Any woman believes that a man should smell good and manly. But what is meant by a masculine scent? According to a survey conducted among several hundred women from different countries, different social status, age and professions, women want their companions to smell:

Expensive perfume, as it speaks of the high status of a man and the stability that he can give.

Sea scents, which awakens romantic dreams in a woman about the bold conquerors of the seas - pirates, or maybe about her captain Green, who is on a ship under scarlet sails sooner or later will appear in the life of every woman.

Forest fragrances that give out a strong, strong, confident and noble man, on whom you can always rely on.

Tobacco, mostly expensive, since it is this smell that is associated with masculinity and brutality, it gives a certain shade of mystery and severity.

Expensive alcohol - wine, brandy, whiskey, but certainly not vodka or beer, since the smells of expensive alcohol as well as the smells of expensive perfume testify to the high status of a man, and also create an aura of bohemianism and creativity.

Women also named the smells of leather, cleanliness, and even gasoline.

Perfumers, creating fragrances for men for a long time, take into account these wishes of women, including in men's scents notes of tobacco, expensive alcoholic beverages, fresh citruses, woody and marine notes, leather and expensive spices.

At the moment, the choice of fragrances for men is huge, the perfume industry offers a variety of scents that can be divided into several main groups.

Woody men's fragrances

Mysterious and mystical, noble, masculine and attractive woody aromas are able to give their owner and others a sense of reliability, strength, selectivity and superiority. Woody aromas - noble, powerful, elegant; the main notes in men's woody perfumery: personifying power, power and strength of cedar; noble and mysterious sandalwood; invigorating and energetic cypress; tart and fresh vetiver.

Niche perfumery offers a large selection of woody fragrances for men, for example, an elegant and masculine fragrance for the stronger sex with a strong character and unyielding will - Fildesoie from a niche brand L’ AtelierBoheme. This woody fragrance with hints of leather and spices contains a noble trio of sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli at the center of its composition, surrounded by notes of basil, clary sage and musk. Also in the category of woody aromas are the aroma piercing with the freshness of a cold forest. Arboretum from LePrincejardinier; classic yet very modern perfume Lippizan from perfumesdemarly; luxurious and noble Sandalo from LorenzoVilloresi and etc.

fougere fragrances

These fragrances have a tart, austere, elegant and refined character. Despite the fact that the beginning of this category was laid by the women's fragrance FougereRoyale, fougere smells are classified as classic men's, emphasizing good taste and determination, self-confidence of their owner. Examples of masculine niche fragrances that belong to the fougere group can be a scent like fresh spring rain Derring- do from Ineke; soft and sensual yet very masculine FougereBengale from perfumed’ Empire; fresh and tart aroma Yerbamate from LorenzoVilloresi; mysterious TerreDeSarment from Frapin; modern and sophisticated fragrance L’ EauduPrincejardinier from LePrincejardinier; classic fresh perfume lavendernobile from nobile 1942 and many others.

Oriental fragrances

These are real masterpieces: luxuriously beaten combinations of expensive ingredients - resins, wood, spices, creating mystical and sensual smells, allowing every man to feel like a sultan, sheikh or eastern padishah, the owner of a seraglio with beautiful concubines and odalisques. Oriental fragrances have recently penetrated into men's perfumery, for a long time considered the classic representatives of perfumery for beautiful seductresses and seductresses, however, at present, oriental notes, which necessarily include musk, amber, vanilla, benzoin resin, are firmly entrenched in men's perfumery. Reference oriental fragrances can be called luxurious products from the Omani brand amouage, creating paired fragrances for strong and courageous men and their delightful companions, but other brands also have in their collections oriental fragrances for men: MartineMicallef offers a very sensual, complex and intense yet infinitely elegant fragrance Aoudhomme; exquisite spicy aroma CaravelleEpiceefromFrapin; warming and sexy men's perfume Darleyfromperfumesdemarly etc.

citrus flavors

Citrus notes are quite often used in men's perfumes, as they have a fresh, invigorating, sporty and slightly tart character that conveys the energy and impetuosity of the men who wear them. These fragrances are designed for young active and purposeful men, as well as for lovers of travel and adventure. The combination of freshness and solar energy citrus and bergamot, the nobility and severity of woody notes, the attractiveness of marine accents built men's perfume beaugosse, created by the brand Fragonard. His name - "Pretty boy"Speaks that it was created for men who love to attract attention to themselves. Also here you can include a perfume full of valor and nobility. EaudeGloirefromperfumed’ Empire; energetic perfume AquadiSiciliafromSantaMariaNovella; woody citrus fragrance Cedre (NC) fromFragonard; a fragrance that represents independence and individuality ConcertofromFragonard; filled with the spirit of adventure and adrenaline MPH (milesPerHour) fromWashingtonTremlett and many others.

It should also be noted that the first perfume intended exclusively for men, which gave the name to an entire category in men's perfumery - EaudeCologne- the famous Cologne water, was precisely a citrus aroma created back in the distant 17th century.

Penetrate into men's perfumes and fragrances that were previously considered predominantly feminine. For example, it is commonly believed that chypre fragrances are masculine, but this is a mistake. The very first chypre fragrances were created for women, and now these notes, borrowed for a while for men's perfumery, are returning to women's perfumes. And vice versa - floral fragrances have always been considered feminine, since it is very difficult to imagine a man fragrant with rose, jasmine or iris. But nevertheless - floral scents also penetrate into men's perfumery, though only as an addition to woody or citrus chords. A classic example of the use of floral notes in a men's fragrance is an elegant perfume. Chevalierd’ Orsay from the famous perfume house, famous for its classic traditions, D’ Orsay. In this fragrance, floral notes combined with citrus and woody-spicy components give an unexpectedly refined and masculine bouquet.

Not always perfume and toilet water sold in cosmetics stores, such as RIVE GAUCHE, Podruzhka or L'Etoile, are liked by female representatives. Often, certain notes are missing: subtle ylang-ylang, juicy mandarin or barely perceptible bergamot. Especially in order to give fragrances new colors, a niche or selective perfume industry was created. She's definitely worth checking out!

Selective perfumery is an entire industry producing fragrances in small runs of 400-500 products. Such batches are not delivered to all cosmetics stores at all.

The peculiarity of this perfumery is that it combines a variety of notes of aromas, the number of which is increased several times compared to cheaper counterparts. For example, in one bottle, both notes of sparkling champagne and notes of a peaceful orchid can be combined.

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Which companies produce niche perfumes?

There are relatively few such manufacturing companies, and they are far from being represented in all cosmetics stores.

• Ajmal;
• amouage;
• Atelier Cologne;
• beautiful mind;
• Burdin;
• Byredo;
• Comme Des Garcons;
• diptyque;
• Escentric Molecules;
• Eutopie;
• Frederic Malle;
• Kinski;
• Maison Francis Kurkdjan;
• Mancera;
• Molinard;
• Montale;
• Nasomatto;
• nomenclature;
• roads;
• Serge Lutens;
• Shaik;
• Sospiro;
• Starck;
• The Merchant of Venice;
• Tiziana Terenzi;
• V Canto;
• Welton London;
• Xerjoff.

It is amazing that there are no such world famous brands as Dior, Chanel, Lancome, Estee Lauder, Carolina Herrera and others. A logical question arises: "Why?". The answer is simple: Dior gave rise to niche perfumery in the 80s of the XX century, but the circulation of luxury cosmetics companies averages 4000-5000 copies, while manufacturers of selective perfumery adhere to the figure of 400.

Nevertheless, it is the cult fragrance Dior Poison that is the founder of the niche perfume industry.

What unites all the flavors of niche perfumery?

So, what are the advantages and disadvantages of niche perfumery?

Advantages:

• a huge selection of flavors for every taste and color;
• quality packaging;
• economical consumption;
• aromas are very persistent and always open in different ways;
• the aroma is multifaceted due to the competent combination of certain notes, and each person feels something special.

Flaws:

• high price (5-7 thousand rubles on average);
• not sold in all stores.

Top-ranking women's niche perfumery.

Comme des Garcons Olfactory Library Series 2 Red Palisander Eau de Toilette.

The Comme Des Garcons brand, when creating its fragrances, is inspired, first of all, by the culture of Japan.

The red color of Buddhist temples, the gate leading to them is the color of serenity, tranquility, peace among the Japanese.

Comme des Garcons Olfactory Library Series 2 Red Palisander Eau de Toilette

The main concept of this fragrance is notes of everything that has a red color in nature. Burning red spices, sweet and sour red fruits, mesmerizing red flowers, a subtle aroma of mahogany - these are the notes you can recognize in this series.

The main feature of Series 2 is the harmonious, but at the same time mysterious combination of two truly royal trees, namely the Brazilian front garden and the giant sequoia.

This creates a unique, pleasant and multifaceted woody fragrance that you want to enjoy again and again.

Average price: 6000 rubles.

Nasomatto Baraonda Parfum.

This Italian flavor is created especially for those who are crazy about the heady aroma of the finest whiskeys. Alessandro Galtieri is the perfumer behind this sensual and enigmatic fragrance.

Nasomatto Baraonda Parfum

Some people note that such niche perfumery can be compared to art: any story can be conveyed without any words, but in a more refined, not everyone understandable aromatic language.

And rightly so: the aroma of Nasomatto Baraonda comes from Italy, but it is filled with notes of tart nuts, dark chocolate and aged whiskey.
This woody, smoky fragrance literally sparkles with the luxury of the shades invested in it.

Average price: 9500 rubles.

Comme Des Garcons Gosha Rubchinsky Eau De Toilette.

A modern youth designer has created an eau de toilette that accurately conveys the whole spirit of the Moscow summer. Youth, freedom, bright sun and entertainment - this is how Gosha Rubchinsky imagines the capital of Russia.

The blood-red packaging of eau de toilette and the classic rounded shape of the bottle make reference to the standards of the Soviet perfume industry, as well as the fragrances "Red Moscow" or "Kuznetsky Most".

Particular attention should be paid to the bottle cap: it is made of high quality maple wood. This material is used to make skateboards and the designer is known to be famous for his love of skateboarding.

Comme Des Garcons Gosha Rubchinsky Eau De Toilette

The composition of this fragrance includes very unusual ingredients:

• extract from heather;
• essence of angelica;
• solution of tangerine seeds;
• blue chamomile extract;
• essence of styrax;
• extract from Haitian vetiver;
• solution of Indian patchouli.

Therefore this Eau de Toilette will have woody and floral notes that will not only inspire a summer mood, but also charge you with energy and positive.
This fragrance suits cheerful and active people.

Average price: 6000 rubles.

Molinard Violette Eau De Parfum.

This Eau de Parfum is released in a beautiful purple, which immediately makes it clear which ingredient is the main ingredient in this bottle.

The essence of blue iris and velvet violet will help you easily indulge in carelessness, joy and fun. The unusual aroma seems to distract from everyday worries: the subtle notes in it make you plunge into the airy world of dreams and memories.

Molinard Violette Eau De Parfum

Perfume water is filled with the following notes:

• blue iris;
• velvet violet;
• white musk;
• tender rose;
• fragrant jasmine;
• refined heliotrope.

It is difficult to attribute this product of niche perfumery to woody or floral fragrances, because both notes are present in the bottle.

The combination of woody and floral is beautiful like nothing else, because it gets both a modest and enchanting fragrance.

Average price: 5000 rubles.

Starck Peau De Soie Eau De Toilette.

The famous French designer Philippe Starck said: “I have always admired the female mystery and beauty. My wife is my muse and I am always inspired by her. I know that I will never understand women, that a great feeling arises between a man and a woman according to some paradoxical laws that no one knows. To experience the joy of this feeling that arises in the inexplicable abyss of human emotions, you can only fully trust and deviate from your principles, whether it be femininity or masculinity.

It was from this quote that the perfumer of Starck Peau De Soie, Dominique Ropion, was inspired. He is famous for his ability to combine the incongruous, to create harmonious images of fragrances that are opposite in style and mood. His creations, including this eau de toilette, are the fruit of sparkling imagination and incredible craftsmanship.

Starck Peau De Soie Eau De Toilette

This eau de toilette is not just a pleasant fragrance that can make a woman attractive. First of all, it is the quintessence, revealing the whole essence of the female mysterious nature, conveying all the secrets that arise at the bipolar level between a man and a woman.

Average price: 5500 rubles.

Escentric Molecules Molecule 04 Сased Eau De Toilette Travel Size.

This disturbing fragrance can truly be called something unearthly. Notes of sandalwood are leading in a pair of Escentric Molecules 04.

The structure and sensations from the use of this fragrance are as follows: an ocean of liquid metal, whether it be mercury or bromine, painted in all the colors of the rainbow, douses its freshness and monotonous, cold beauty over and over again. The ninth shaft in this combination is sandalwood, or yavanol, which adds a wave of sexuality, ecstasy and pleasure to the cold disposition of such metals.

Escentric Molecules Molecule 04 Сased Eau De Toilette Travel Size

This effect is achieved through a special sandalwood molecule with an explosive hypnotic effect, which is correctly used in Eau de Parfum.

This fragrance is popular in the perfume industry precisely due to its cold versatility.

Average price: 7500 rubles.

Nomenclature Effloresce Eau De Parfum.

Housed in a cone-shaped flacon engraved with the chemical formula of a substance and the word nomenclature, this fragrance evokes the scent of a holiday in Italy on the island of Sicily. There is a feeling as if the fruits from the Garden of Eden enchant with their sophisticated aroma and beauty.

At the heart of this fragrance are notes of delicate jasmine, bright orange tree and soothing soaring leaves, sparkling bergamot and juicy osmanth. Ripe apricot and fragrant tuberose, or tuberous polyantes, complete this whole image.

Nomenclature Effloresce Eau De Parfum

Such a harmonious, bold combination charges with positive emotions and cheers up everyone.

The fragrance of an incredible paradise is placed and multifaceted in this bottle. perfume water.

Average price: 10,000 rubles.

Welton London Oud Inspiration Eau De Parfum.

This Eau de Parfum combines ingredients that transport you into an enchanting atmosphere of woody notes. All this is ideally complemented by notes of explosive citruses and silky cashmere.

Fragrant amber, calm sage, peaceful wormwood and white musk add an oriental-sounding eau de parfum with a certain spice that is more than ever welcome here.

Welton London Oud Inspiration Eau De Parfum

To all this, sweet notes of ripe almonds and real chocolate with a high cocoa content are added.

This creates a seductive, enticing and exciting oriental fragrance.

The woody note of eau de parfum is created by fragrant alpine cedar.

There are also ingredients such as cardamom and juicy lemon.

This excellent fragrance with oriental notes is suitable for both everyday use and social evenings.

Average price: 21,000 rubles.

Eutopie No.10 Eau de Parfum.

The perfumer of this Eutopie collection, Elodie Pollet, was inspired by the cultures of the West and the East.

It was in her interests to combine two completely opposite mentalities, inspiring the spirit of traveling to different countries. The idea was great, and soon this bewitching fragrance was released.

Elodie was inspired by one of the oldest cities in Uzbekistan, Samarkand, famous for its great importance in the exploitation of the Great Silk Road. One of the main treasures of these cities lies in the priceless historical artifacts left as a legacy by the ancient world civilizations.

The main motif in this eau de parfum is the aroma of meditation, contemplation among the sprawling trees of the East, Asia, India and Tibet, charming with its many-sided notes.

Eutopie No.10 Eau de Parfum

The abundance of woody notes seems to be dispersed in time, conveying more and more new aromas every minute.

Here are ingredients such as delicate geranium, spicy saffron and selfless incense, fragrant pink rose, oriental spices and soft, velvety amber. Such a bold and harmonious combination of oriental and western flavors creates unique image, which has a deep, bottomless plume.

This eau de parfum will evoke the feeling of traveling on a caravan through endless deserts under the scorching sun.

Average price: 12,000 rubles.

Comme Des Garcons Grace by Grace Coddington Eau De Toilette.

This fragrance was created with creative director fashion magazine VOGUE Grace Coddington.

She is a very bright and extraordinary personality, educated in almost all areas, takes part in fashion shows and conferences and even takes part in photo shoots for other American magazines. This woman is crazy about the various scents of pink rose and has always used perfumes with such notes, and it was decided to create her own, ideal, unsurpassed, perfect rose.

The interesting design of the perfume bottle is due to the fact that Grace loves her two cats very much (this is evidenced by the cap of the bottle in the form of a cat's head). And the soft pink content, of course, speaks of love for a pink rose.

Notes of fresh citrus, refined bergamot extract, cooling mint, unusual basil leaves predominate here, as well as the aroma of white musk, amber, Haitian vetiver.

Spicy notes of pink pepper and cardamom complement all this.

Comme Des Garcons Grace by Grace Coddington Eau De Toilette

When applying this product of niche perfumery, the following notes are subsequently revealed:

• Moroccan rose;
• peach flower;
• refined freesia.

This floral fragrance will fill any day with modest, but such sparkling joy and energize for the whole day.

Average price: 6000 rubles.

Molinard Habanita La Cologne.

This cologne is a landmark in Molinard, because it is here that tribute is paid to the history and traditions of the creation of perfumery.

Immediately you should pay attention to an interesting bottle. It depicts in a sculptural image angels talking to each other. The bottle is engraved with Habanita La Cologne Molinard in imitation of works of art, where delicate creamy white and red with silver colors are skillfully combined.

This feminine fragrance keeps in itself a startling sensuality, undoubted audacity and a bewitching train of carelessness. Full of energy, raging, burning - this is how this product of niche perfumery can be characterized.

Here are the following notes: calm bergamot, with a wonderful aroma of nutmeg, explosive lemon, blossoming rose, sensual violet, peaceful rosewood, barely perceptible ylang-ylang, rare oak moss, Haitian vetiver, velvet amber, high-quality mountain cedar.

The fragrance is incredibly sophisticated and makes you instinctively enjoy it again and again.

Average price: 5700 rubles.

Molinard Habanita La Cologne

How to make the right choice?

The choice of fragrance should be treated carefully and with soul.
The selected notes present in the instance will fill every day positive emotions, to remind about something important or just to give pleasure. It doesn't matter if it's a fragrance with notes of fragrant lilac and bulk cherry along with pineapple, or a fragrance with notes of crunchy cranberries, juicy passion fruit and ripe strawberries.

The girl who chooses this fragrance will enjoy it day by day.

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motherland selective fragrances rightly considered France. The idea of ​​perfume compositions, consisting only of expensive and rare ingredients, belonged to the official perfumer of Louis XVIII. After almost 200 years, they are only becoming more popular, more expensive and more desirable. Here are the top 10 new niche fragrances.

Eau de Parfum A Good Night Kiss, Roja Parfums (157,500 rubles)

The creator of A Good Night Kiss, Englishman Roger Dove, is one of the most respected experts in the perfume world. When young Roger was studying medicine at the University of Cambridge, he visited the Guerlain boutique located on the Champs Elysees in Paris and realized that his heart belonged to the exoticism of the inviting crystal bottles with their mysterious contents. Roger bombarded Guerlain with hundreds of training requests, and finally convinced Robert Guerlain that his enthusiasm would only benefit the famous brand. After leaving the Guerlain Trade House, after more than 20 years of collaboration, the perfumer decided to found his own brand, which instantly found its devoted fans. He conceived the new fragrance A Good Night Kiss as original gift for your mom. Dove wanted to convey unusually warm feelings for the closest person in the world in one composition. By the way, its release was timed to coincide with the birthday of mother Roger. Sweet, fresh, sparkling fragrance opens with sparkling bergamot with a gentle whisper of aldehydes. The heart notes are rose, ylang-ylang and violet, and the base of patchouli and cedar completes the ensemble.

Eau de Parfum Rose Of No Man's Land, Byredo (8800 RUB)

Byredo is a fairly young brand founded in 2006 in Stockholm by Ben Gorham. Almost 10 years have passed, minimalistic bottles with Byredo perfume compositions are on the wish list of every self-respecting hipster. Rose Of No Man's Land is dedicated to the sisters of mercy who saved thousands of lives during the First World War. And the fragrance itself is part of a charity project in support of a humanitarian organization. Danish model Freya Beha Eriksen, photographer Craig McDean took part in the promotional campaign for the new launch and the Parisian art duo M/M, and part of the proceeds will go to the Doctors Without Borders Foundation, which helps victims of military operations, natural disasters and everyone who, for one reason or another, found themselves without medical care. Already from the name, we can guess what the fragrance consists of: the top notes are woven from pink pepper and Turkish rose petals, the middle notes are from raspberry and Turkish rose absolute, and the base is from white amber and paper.

Eau de Parfum Malefic Tattoo, Laurent Mazzone Parfums (21,000 rubles)

The creator of the brand, Laurent Mazzone, is not one of those who dreamed of becoming a perfumer since childhood. Laurent has devoted his life to fashion, he owns several boutiques in France, however, in his opinion, special clothes should be sold in a store with a special atmosphere. So he came up with the idea to arrange special scented candles in the room. Customers were so fascinated by their fragrance that they began to ask if it was possible to purchase a scented candle along with the clothes. After such success, Laurent decided not to limit himself to a line for the home, but presented a collection of perfumes. The composition of Malefic Tattoo is dedicated to tattoos, which can tell a lot about their owner, as well as the fragrance he wears. Malefic Tattoo opens with smoky aromatics of incense mixed with spicy notes of pepper, cinnamon and saffron. In the heart - woody accords. The base of spicy-resinous notes of styrax, incense, lush greenery of wet papyrus leaves, musk, cashmere wood, spicy-creamy sandalwood and patchouli completes the sound. By the way, Malefic Tattoo, like all fragrances from Laurent Mazzone Parfums (except Chemise Blanche), is “dressed” in a glossy black bottle, and this is no coincidence, because the perfumer himself admits that he only wears clothes of this color. By the way, another creation of Lorano - Unique Russia - this year. Who knows, maybe Malefic Tattoo will get this award in 2016.

Eau de Parfum I miss Violet, The Different Company (18,000 rubles)

Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, The Different Company, a French niche perfume brand whose fragrances have been created by such masters as Bertrand Duchaufour, Jean-Claude and Celine Ellena, among others, has released a new masterpiece. The composition of I Miss Violet begins to reveal the delicate scent of velvety violet leaves, the coolness of sunny mandarin, spicy accents of basil and nutmeg, the delicate scent of ambrette and sparkling notes of champagne. The central accord gives a spicy-honey smell of osmanthus, a delicate aroma of violet, an elegant scent of iris, silky-spicy notes of cyclamen and sweet accents of quivering mimosa. The notes of ozone give the central chord a special beauty and expressiveness. A beautiful aromatic trail of spicy-woody notes of mahogany, a delicate smell of expensive leather, delicate vanilla, exciting musk and refined amber completes the sound of the perfume.

Eau de Parfum Meraviglia, Re Profumo Venezia (15,000 rubles)

Fulvio Fronconi, the founder of the brand, in 2007 retrained from a writer to a perfumer, and in memory of the past, he named his perfume house in the same way as his own novel - Re Profumo Venezia. In honor of literary heroes, a line was created, consisting of 6 fragrances inspired by stories from the book. Each composition is housed in a classic glass flacon with an unusual wooden lid, made from the same type of wood used to make gondolas, and adorned with a real Venetian coin. The brand's newest fragrance, called Meraviglia, was created, according to Fulvio Fronconi, under the influence of Giacomo Balla's Futurist Flower exhibition for the 1926 Venice Biennale. Top notes are lime, ginger and black pepper, heart notes are jasmine, cinnamon and guaiac wood with incense, white musk, tobacco and cedar wood.

Eau de Parfum Absolute Suede, Blood Concept (5600 RUB)

The Blood Concept brand was created in 2010 by talented and ambitious Italians Antonio Zuddas and Giovanni Castelli. The young people were inspired by blood, which they call the most studied fluid on earth. The first series of fragrances was even named according to blood types. However, this year the perfumers decided to rebrand the company, including the packaging, now each bottle is a real art object. An elegant translucent glass cylinder with a colored detail on a silk base that matches the colors of a certain line, with a solid black puck-shaped matte lid, looks truly luxurious. One of the brightest novelties of the red line is Absolute Suede. The top notes are cumin, mint and plum. Coffee, sitraks, rosemary, raspberry - heart. A chord of amber, leather and suede, frankincense and cyprol makes up the trail of the perfume composition.

Eau de Parfum The Noir 29, Le Labo (22,500 rubles)

True fans of Clive Christian No 1 fragrance, which the author, Sir Clive, calls "the perfume of my soul", know about the tradition of creating limited edition bottles dedicated to the most significant events. Whether it's the anniversary of Elizabeth II, the birth of the heir to the English throne, or the anniversary of the founding of the Clive Christian perfume house. Decorated with a golden pattern on a chocolate brown background and crowned with a gold luminous crown, the composition's flacon was inspired by the image of his family crest. The limited edition of the fragrance itself is an even more intense and concentrated version of the original #1. The floral-oriental composition opens with notes of pineapple, plum, white peach, bergamot and lemon, followed by accords of cardamom, cedar and sandalwood combined with musk, velvety amber, allspice oil and Tahitian vanilla. The heart of the fragrance captivates with the luxury of jasmine, spicy carnation, exotic orchid and rose.

Life modern woman unthinkable without certain self-care rituals. Applying your favorite fragrance is one of the steps in creating the perfect image, a touch that complements and emphasizes individuality.

But sometimes what you liked becomes boring, and you want something completely new and unusual, not the same as everyone else. Chanel, Dior, Armani, Gucci are famous and beloved brands, with many wonderful fragrances, but even bestsellers and seasonal perfumes 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... Maybe it's time 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 you should like these fragrances. They are special, bright, memorable, persistent ... and expensive.

perfume classification

Selective spirits? What it is? What distinguishes them from the rest of the fragrant variety presented on store shelves?

All fragrances can be conditionally represented as a pyramid: at the foot there is a mass market. These are fairly inexpensive weakly resistant toilet waters.

Above is the prestige class perfume ("Boss", "Lacoste"), above it - luxury ("Dolce", "Gucci", "Chanel"). Large-scale advertising campaigns are carried out 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 niche or selective perfumery.

Selective perfumery: features

First of all, these are unique flavors. For the manufacture of perfumes are used only natural ingredients, without replacement by synthetic counterparts. This partly explains their cost. The smell of horse sweat, burnt rubber or burning asphalt coexists peacefully with the aromas of rose and lily of the valley in one bottle, creating an incredible composition.

The persistence of niche perfumes is amazing. By applying a little on the wrist, you can go with the aroma for up to two days, while it will open up with different notes.

Eau de toilette packaging, as a rule, is 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 niche perfumery fragrances are universal: they rarely have a division into women's selective perfumes and men's. But you should not be biased towards them because of this: on the female and male skin perfume will sound completely different.

Perhaps the most interesting feature, revealing (what it is explaining), - the exclusivity of the sound of the fragrance. Perfume plays different notes on each person, so there is very little chance of meeting someone who smells like you.

The best selective perfumes: brands

If you want to get to know a niche, start with well-known fragrances that are easy to find on sale.

Escentric Molecules

Perhaps, these are the most affordable selective perfumes in terms of price and purchase. What it is, you can understand only by trying them on yourself. The famous compositions “Molecule 01” and “Molecule 02” that made a splash a few years ago are best known to the consumer. This is the first and only perfume in the world that does not have a specific scent and is applied only to the skin during testing. The perfume adapts to its future owner, revealing itself individually, guaranteeing 100% exclusivity.

"Tom Ford"

The second most popular women's selective perfume - "Black Orchid" from American brand Tom Ford. Few have heard of them. There are many opinions and rumors about the fragrance, so it is better to try it on yourself once to understand what it represents. But you will not remain indifferent: either love or dislike.

In addition to the provocative and fatal "Black Orchid" fashion house releases 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 perfumes from Pierre Montel. Aromas complex, beautiful, plume, with its own zest. A nice bonus is a large selection: both sweet and floral, and with the aroma of coffee and chocolate. Very strong and memorable scents. These selective perfumes are the most enthusiastic reviews from buyers: the fragrance lasts up to two days, on clothes even longer, it doesn’t get boring, it opens up gradually and very beautifully. Delicate floral arrangements are especially mesmerizing.

C&R Create

If you are looking for something more individual and unique, then pay attention to this brand. Perfume for each zodiac sign? Why not! Having studied the treatises of the 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 become 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 incongruous, synthetics and naturalness, the quintessence of taste and walking on the edge. Perfumes from Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo amaze and conquer with their individuality and outrageousness. These are fragrances for those who are not afraid to be the center of attention, for real perfume lovers.

amouage

Perfumes "Amuage" - a real luxury in the literal and figurative sense. Perfumes are very expensive, but this is due handmade, rare ingredients and the highest quality. Used in fragrances 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 major metropolis. For example, selective perfumes in Moscow are presented in perfumery stores such as Ile de Beaute and Rive Gauche. When ordering in online stores, seduced 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 fragrance you like, you can go the other way and try the castings. This is the name of small bottles of 5-10 ml, into which perfumes are poured by the owners, after which they are sold to those who wish.

We have long been accustomed to the fact that on the shelves in stores you can find a huge selection of luxury perfumes from Yves Saint Laurent, and you, too, will surely find such a bottle. But not everyone knows about the Oriental Collection selective line - this is also YSL perfumery, only more complex and expensive, “for the elite”. We have no doubt that you will appreciate it! We especially liked Supreme Bouquet, an incredibly feminine and sensual fragrance that suits both daytime and evening outings. In its heart is tuberose, which gives it a special sound, and auxiliary notes are pear, pink pepper, ylang-ylang, amber and musk. Mm!..

Price: 13,000 rubles (80 ml)

Sunshine by Amouage

Amouage fragrances are already a symbol of luxury, and they are certainly attractive. The novelty Sunshine combines creamy accords of almonds, tart notes of blackcurrant and delicate flowers - jasmine, magnolia, osmanthus. With such a fragrance, you can conquer not only a man, but the whole world - you will definitely feel very confident.

Price: 30 800 rubles (100 ml)

01 Molecule

Molecule has already become a legendary perfume - girls, if they have not bought the coveted bottle, then dream about it. This fragrance is very difficult to describe, because it is absolutely individual and reveals itself on each person in its own way. Perfumer Geza Schoen created a unique woody-musky flair - many believe that it simply drives men crazy and, most importantly, blends harmoniously with the natural scent of the skin. In short, the bottle is definitely worth the money.

Price: 12 650 rubles (100 ml)

Killing Me Slowly by Kilian

Perfume with an intriguing name "Kill Me Slowly" will appeal to fans of rich, but soft, silky scents. This is a very sensual and intimate flair, which consists of notes of blackcurrant, lychee, Bulgarian rose, iris and Madagascar vanilla. The aroma is complex, rich, but at the same time delicate ... For romantic date fits just perfect!

Price: 13,500 rubles (100 ml)

Fleur Narcotique by Ex Nihilo

After reading the name of this fragrance, we were, of course, very intrigued! Fleur Narcotique (can be translated as "narcotic flower") from the young Parisian brand Ex Nihilo will appeal to girls with a daring disposition - you still need to dare to do this! In fact, it really is addictive - such an interesting and enchanting smell is enclosed in a bottle. Let's try to describe in words: the top notes are bergamot, lychee and peach, the heart notes are jasmine, peony and orange blossom, and the base notes are woody notes, oakmoss and musk. In a word, the composition is intricate and intriguing. Narcotic!

Price: 23,000 rubles (100 ml)

Jasmin Angelique by Atelier Cologne

"Angelic Jasmine" is a "green" fragrance that will suit both you and your boyfriend at the same time. And by the way, it is not at all like the sweet jasmine we are used to - the composition is much more complex and interesting. Help Egyptian jasmine notes of figs, galbanum, incense and white amber. It seems to us that eau de toilette is perfect as the main perfume for every day - it will be appropriate even in the morning at the office.

Price: 12,600 rubles (100 ml)

Oud Palao by Diptyque

Rich notes of oud wood are now at the height of fashion! So the perfume brand Diptyque has released its own variation on the theme of oud - the Oud Palao fragrance is simply incredible ... Woody, with notes of Bulgarian rose, vanilla, tobacco and patchouli. And, best of all, they, again, can be used with your loved one!

Price: 11 250 rubles (100 ml)

Cannibale by Serge Lutens

Don't let this strange and slightly intimidating name of the fragrance scare you. The famous perfumer Serge Lutens is still an entertainer - he comes up with such names for his masterpieces that you definitely want to try it, if only for the sake of interest. In fact, Cannibale is a very rich woody-oriental fragrance that will appeal to lovers of the exotic and something unusual. Luten himself hints that a woman using this perfume "wants to eat." Agree, no one expects a more stunning effect from perfume!

Price: 7900 rubles (50 ml)

Amber and Roses by Mancera

A great option for the evening was released by the Mancera brand - if you love the scent of a rose, then you will definitely like it. Of course, not everything is so simple. In addition to the amber and rose declared in the name of the perfume, you will hear notes of white musk, Indian jasmine and Sicilian lemon. Like all Mancera fragrances, this one is very intense, so don't overdo it before going out.