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which should be my first niche scent?

post #1 of 9
1/18/10 at 7:23pm
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I have a decent fragrance collection, but nothing in the niche category. Which should be my first niche scent, also something affordable?
My tastes: I like sweet scents, like hypnose or Lalique By Lalique. My signature scent: L'instant De Guerlain.

Thanks!
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post #2 of 9
1/18/10 at 7:31pm
"Niche" and "affordable"? Not an easy thing to find. However, I'd stick with the Parfums de Nicolai brand (check out LuckyScent.com), they have very good niche scents at a very reasonable price (under $100).

If you like sweet scents, particularly L'Instant (you've got good taste), I'd try New York, which is a woody, spicy oriental that's kind of sweet, or Nicolai Pour Homme, which smells tart and somewhat sweet to me and reminds me a lot of Caron's Le Troisieme Homme.

P.S. Expect to get a ton of responses to your thread.
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post #3 of 9
1/18/10 at 7:33pm
When i heard afforable, Nicolai appears in my head.
Try PdN's New York. Very classic, easy to like, and smell great for everyday too. Pretty versatile scent.

Edit: I knew it , New York is gonna get a lot of votes
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post #4 of 9
1/18/10 at 7:44pm
I don't like it a lot on me, but indeed PdN New York would be a great start. It's also available in a 30ml for like $45 or so.

That would be a great one. I think all the PdN line is avaiilable in 30ml (which I wish more houses would offer).

As ommygod said, New York is very versatile. I can't imagine a scenario where it wouldn't work.

I guess it's not technically niche, but shamu mentioned Third Man. That's on the sweet side and is a masterfully blended scent. A bit genteel for me at times, but very affordable and a great frag.

Read up on these if you're too impatient to sample first.
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post #5 of 9
1/18/10 at 7:46pm
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PDN's New york, not bad, 30ml for$45......Also great reviews. Ordered a sample!
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post #6 of 9
1/18/10 at 7:49pm
Well New York is
- suitable for formal occasions: it smells classyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
- suitable for romantic dates: kinda sweet and quite sensual too. Comfort scent, but not too comfort.
- a workhorse frag: interesting enough to use everyday
- a season-less frag: its not too warm and not too cool. Well balanced.
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post #7 of 9
1/18/10 at 8:37pm
Parfums de Nicolai does have some good men's choices.
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post #8 of 9
1/18/10 at 9:15pm
So are Comme des Garcons scents considered niche? Some of them are quite affordable. Check out LuckyScent.
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post #9 of 9
1/18/10 at 9:24pm
Geir Ness if you like sweet and mildly minty - like after dinner mints. Plus it's fairly cheap ~ $60
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