Lecture on Inexpensive Niche Fragrances

Overview

This lecture provides a comprehensive list of niche fragrance brands that offer high-quality yet affordable perfumes. The presenter aims to guide you through several options under $100, making niche fragrances accessible for those exploring beyond mainstream designer perfumes.

Key Fragrance Brands Under $100

1. Essential Profum

• Five fragrances available, each retailing for $75 for a 100 ml bottle.
• Notable fragrances: Rose Magneti, Mon Vver, Nice or Nce Bergamot, Musk, Santal U, and Orange X Santal.

2. Sheay and Blue

• Fragrances priced between $90 to $95 for a 100 ml bottle.
• Recommended: Dandelion Fig, Fruity Fragrances.

3. Old Factory NYC

• Offers 50 ml bottles for $50.
• Customizable labels; notable scents include a warm Vanilla and a Patchouli-heavy woody fragrance.

4. Galavant

• 30 ml bottles are under $100, ideal for travel.
• Featured scents: Berlin (Vetiver), Tokyo (Wasabi, Woody, Gingery), Amsterdam.

5. Imaginary Authors

• 50 ml bottles priced at $95; smaller sizes available.
• Popular scents: City on Fire, Sundrunk, St. Julep.

6. Molton Brown

• 50 ml bottles sell for $65; known for great longevity.
• Scents include Mesmerizing Oudh Accord and Gold, Bushukan, and Russian leather.

7. Towerville by Andy Tauer

• 30 ml bottles priced at $63.
• Popular fragrances: Vanilla Flash, Rose Flash, Patch Flash.

8. Jo Malone

• 30 ml bottles available for $63.
• Offers a lighter Eau de Cologne experience.

9. Lush Gorilla Perfume

• Prices vary; notable scents: Cardamom Coffee, Rentless.

10. Laurent Dumont's Les Sentours Gourmandes

• Available on Amazon/Ebay; approx. $50 for 100 ml.
• Known for flavors like Tendre Madeline.

11. Carthusia

• Offers 50 ml bottles for $80.
• Suggested scents: Mediterraneo, Terra Mia.

12. Commodity Fragrances

• 10 ml sizes under $50; larger bottles are more costly.

13. Atelier Cologne

• 30 ml bottles for $75; larger sizes available.

14. Juliette Has a Gun

• 50 ml bottles for $100.
• Notable fragrances: Sunny Side Up, Not a Perfume.

15. Molinard

• 75 ml bottles for $65; unique scents like Musk, Vetiver.

16. Hiram Green

• Smaller bottle sizes available for lower prices.

17. Etat Libre d'Orange

• Offers 30 ml bottles for $52; notable fragrances: I am Trash, Someone Like You.

18. Escentric Molecules

• 30 ml bottles for $80; perfect for layering.

19. Roger & Gallet

• Available at discounters; $50 for 100 ml.

Conclusion

These brands provide a range of niche fragrances at budget-friendly prices, allowing for unique and high-quality scent experiences without high costs. This list serves as a guide for those looking to explore niche perfumes while staying within a budget.