Best Niche Fragrances Fragrance Review of some scents from my favourite fragrance house - Acqua di Parma my instagram: @mrsmelly1977 my email: barnetnaughton@yahoo.co.uk
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@danielsmells...68056 жыл бұрын
Love the video! I'm in search of my first niche fragrance and I've been looking into Acqua Di Parma for while. Great summary. Of these fragrances!
@otis836 жыл бұрын
Great house. One of my favorites. Maybe my favorite Oud frag in my collection. What a beautiful scent. Thanks for the review, Dan!
@Agerskiold6 жыл бұрын
The Oud is indeed a beast - absolutely intoxicating and addictive, love it 👌🏼 Thanks for the review 👍🏼
@BILLYRENK5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, very helpful. Needed it to help decide which one to make my first ADP buy. Thanks again.
@frankkatsaros86006 жыл бұрын
By far my favourite house!!! AdP has a brilliant scent for every season, occasion, and personality. Incredible.
@johnoliver87035 жыл бұрын
Great video and very informative super presentation. I love Essenza and going to buy, recently sampled and your description sums it up excellently.
@TalknReview6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this video I have just got Fico which I'm going to do a review on. Appreciate you going into detail about the ones you have as it's a line in really interested in.
@inQontroledQlimax6 жыл бұрын
Essenza, Leather, Quercia are my favs, oud is awesome as well :))). Great Video!
@deanlawson19714 жыл бұрын
Fantastic reviews no-nonsense straight to the point Keep up the good work
@uptown36364 жыл бұрын
What an informative video with impeccable music to suit this elegant fragrance house. I'm new to your videos, but I really like what you have to say. Liked and subscribed.
@stanrydelek77214 жыл бұрын
I love Acqua di Parma Oud. It is elegant and unique; something that is not being worn by the masses. I also love their soft shave cream. It is a luxurious indulgence that makes me look forward to shaving every morning. Great job, spot on with your interpretation of the line.
@shavenonthedarkside67086 жыл бұрын
Outstanding job Dan!
@miracleman.5 жыл бұрын
Love Acqua di Parma, among my favourite houses as well.
@mednicktom6 жыл бұрын
Great video. Just picked up Ginepro di Sardinia which I really quite like!
@brunopaolucci65943 жыл бұрын
Great review Smelly!
@ronnymosuse60716 жыл бұрын
Never change your introsong i absolutely love it
@MrSmelly19776 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Ronny it is a good tune.
@geoff38746 жыл бұрын
Essenza. Gorgeous one.
@bernie77726 жыл бұрын
The Leather and the Essenza sound great. The oud sound different, first I've heard of citrus and oud. Very nice.. thank you sir.
@nick177th6 жыл бұрын
My favorite house as well Dan. I own quite a few. I own all the blue bottles (that are still in production) except Cidro and Mandorlo. Along with Quercia, Mirra, Leather, Colonia Assoluta, and Colonia Pura. I have sample flutes of Note di Colonias I, II, and III as well.
@kensprings86675 жыл бұрын
I love AdP too, it's my favourite. I own 17 from this house and they all perform fantastically on my skin.
@_allcap4 жыл бұрын
Mirto di Panarea & Arancia di Capri are my favorites, and smell great layered. Fico di Amalfi is also solid.
@daze87895 жыл бұрын
Blind bought Colonia Essenza because of your review and do. It regret it one bit. Beautiful!
@brandonbentley85326 жыл бұрын
Right on description, Colonia Pura is my favourite, citris, fresh laundry, great hot weather scent. Lasts pretty well, nonoffensive.
@groovydonkey5 жыл бұрын
I hadn't heard of Acqua di Parma until I was away last October and I saw a shop with a selection of their fragrances and ended up buying the Oud fragrance which I love wearing and recently purchased Colonia Asssoluta, which I also like but doesn't seem to last as long as the Oud. When I'm away this October I intend to get another one or two of their range and found your video very informative.
@abubakarshehu12676 жыл бұрын
This is also my favorite house even though I don't have any from the Blu Mediterraneo line. Colonia Oud and Colonia Intensa are absolutely gorgeous and my favorites from the house
@MrSmelly19776 жыл бұрын
Thanks Abubakar! I am thinking of buying a bottle of Intensa.
@omarmiz5 жыл бұрын
Colonia Essenza is my summer signature scent, but for colder times, Amouage Journey Man/Encre Noir a l'Extreme. Agreed that AdP are fantastico.
@dhruvmini016 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on 10000 subscribers Dan!
@cxdrtfhgh16446 жыл бұрын
Fico di Amalfi is such a great Fragrance!
@southernsillage33276 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite niche houses as well. I feel they really don’t get the recognition they deserve in fragcom
@FragFreak6 жыл бұрын
Hey MrSmelly! I only just discovered this house and they do have some great frags. My local Beauty Base has just started stocking them so I can get to sniff a few. I love the Neroli one. Anyway! My favourite niche house is Mancera. You know why? Because it’s the only one I own any of! lol. I have Cedrat Boise and Black to Black. Take care geezer and all the best.
@mainhashimh50173 жыл бұрын
I have intensa. I bought it in italy. Marvellous fragrance, summery and gentlemanly with citrus and woody character. Leather edp is my favourite though, beautiful leather with a bit of raspberry, very fresh, strong leather but not too strong, very vital. Givea a true boss feeling
@chiang828johnb8286 жыл бұрын
so glad u made this house review very enjoy , pls make more of this house compare, which one is the most sexiest one ? Tks Danny
@wisevibestv6 жыл бұрын
Great reviews Mr Smelly! Essenza tops it for sure. I tried the brand new Acqua di Parma Blu Med Chinotto di Liguria yesterday and today...awesome top notes and all round one of the best IMO. I would love hear your thoughts?
@lumberjaxx33356 жыл бұрын
Aqcua di Parma is my favourite fragrance brand, too ! But since i tried Acqua di parma OUD cologna concentre i was bloooown away. for me that is THE best fragrance i have ever smelled Also Colonia leather is an absolute masterpiece
@eve123w86 жыл бұрын
Mandorlo di sicilia smells like a root beer float to me. I like this line but haven't really given it a chance since the mandorlo doesn't really last on my skin. I'm going to give them another look (sniff) after watching your review. My favorite niche houses are Byredo, MFK and FM. I enjoyed this video. Thank you. Missing your videos with Smurfygurly though.....
@Longshore796 жыл бұрын
Intensa, Essenza, and Leather are my favorites from the House.
@TheVleckChannel6 жыл бұрын
Acqua di Parma would probably have to be my favourite niche house as well because of the sheer number of their products on my to get list. I'm hoping to add Essenza and Club to my collection in spring.
@user-og2wr3bh8v6 жыл бұрын
Loving your work.
@MrSmelly19776 жыл бұрын
Thanks David!
@MrShamrock975 жыл бұрын
Great video MrSmelly! My favorite cologne from Acqua Di Parma has to be Colonia Club. I get a lot of compliments from girls in particular when I wear that cologne and I am very happy about that. What do you think?
@vladimirart7582 жыл бұрын
Colonia Club, old version ( green bottle) is my favorite!
@nmoddentity84016 жыл бұрын
Just dipping my toes into the proverbial pool of niche houses and so far I have really enjoyed the offerings from Imaginary Authors, Atelier Cologne, and L'Artisan Perfumeur. I've only tried Colonia Essenza from Acqua di Parma and felt it a little too light and fleeting.
@tally16046 жыл бұрын
On a bender in November :))) and Ellena and Duchafour look a lot more butch than I remember :) Nice to see not all noses are snooty. And snotty :)))
@rudywilson44756 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. I recently got Club it's really nice.
@ricardojmestre5 жыл бұрын
Love Club
@jordangenaille47446 жыл бұрын
I was just talking about Acqua Di Parma with my brother the other day and then you go and do a review on the house....nice
@MrSmelly19776 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Jordan.
@catherinelynnfraser20016 жыл бұрын
FRESH HOUSE. Great House. BTW I think I participated in your not sober challenge. I can’t remember though, it is December after all.
@louiscaeiroramos80514 жыл бұрын
My favourite Niche house is....Acqua di Parma. Colonia Essenza was my favourite from the start but I tend move more and more to Colonia Intensa. Lovely masculine smoky fragrance. This year I decided for give 7 Colonia Intensa gift sets to 5 of my better clients and my 2 sons for X-mas. You really should try it.
@AR-bj5et6 жыл бұрын
Colonia Essenza is my favourite of the line too, but I absolutely disagree with everyone saying it's better suited for warm seasons (which is almost everyone). I can understand that from the opening where it does start off pretty citrusy and fresh, but as it dries down and the complexity shines through, it feels a lot more warming and pleasant for colder weather. Colonia Mirra from the ingredient collection is similar in atmosphere and definitely one I would also own if it didn't chunk my wallet.
@louiscaeiroramos80516 жыл бұрын
Bought 3 from the Colonia line 2 years ago. All but the original for having a too weak performance. Lovely colognes. Essenza being my favorite. But Assoluta and Intensa are both also very, very good, with the typical amazing soapiness so caracteristic of this line. Assoluta for Summer days, Essenza for Summer days and nights and the intensa for Spring , Summer nights and Fall. From the Mediterranean line I first bought Mandorlo di Sicilia, a blind buy and realized it is quite similar to Hanea Mori HM. It's a strange fragrance from this line. Gourmandish, sweet. It's Oke but misses all that I love about Acqua di Parma, which to me must be the Queen of Soapiness. To correct my mistake I also bought Bergamotto di Calabria, which fits quite well in AdP family. Beautiful Spring Summer fresh citrus with AdP Colonia DNA. For this year, maybe even today I will not resist buying Cedro di Taormina, which is my next one in line from this house, which by now is my second favorite house.
@noseonscent19356 жыл бұрын
Fantastic vid Mr. Smelly but truthfully I would prefer you go more in depth with each frag in separate vids. Anyways, cheers! :)
@nealfrancis50836 жыл бұрын
Mine to , I like colonia essenza best , recently got colonia Intensa love it to death ,
@itskyyuuuu6 жыл бұрын
This is also my favorite house. Along with xerjoff and creed and byredo. And tom ford would round out my top 5
@christopher6crawford2 жыл бұрын
Colonia Assoluta - amazing fresh and sophisticated summer scent. Someone said it's what Dickie Greenleaf would wear in the Talented Mr. Ripley - I agree. Get it right now while there are still a few bottles available.
@oldiesgeek454 Жыл бұрын
I'm trying to decide on an ADP blind buy, since I've never sampled any. I should probably buy some samples, but I'd rather put all my money towards one bottle. Would you recommend Absoluta over all the other ADP's you've tried? I almost pulled the trigger on Colonia Club, the one in the dark green bottle. 😊
@kef076 жыл бұрын
You should also give a try to Cedro Di Taormina, the best of the Blu Mediterraneo line with Ginepro Di Sardegna in my opinion!
@MrSmelly19776 жыл бұрын
Yes I've tried it an it's yet another great fresh smell with its own unique character.
@piyux4 жыл бұрын
Excellent review!. I own the Colonia Essenza and it feels really old school, the floral tones are very strong, as strong as the citrus notes, which makes it feel like a fragrance more oriented to women than men. Frankly I would not wear this one, way too floral for a guy, but that is my opinion. I'll give mine to some grandma that may want it. I own other fragrances like Roja Parfums Elysium Cologne Parfum and although it contains floral and fruity notes, it feels manly and not old school. If you are more oriented to manly fragrances, these two are definitely a no, no no.
@TheZombieeeeeee4 жыл бұрын
i effnig loved colonia pura as it just smells clean, inoffensive, and slightly florally. only problem was it lasted like an hour and a half on my skin. so disappointed with the performance cause it really is one of the better clean and inoffensive smells out there.
@vince_b Жыл бұрын
Hey Dan, been a long minute since you made this video. I happen to be in the market for my first ADP buy. Would you suggest I start with Colonia Essenza, Intensa or the original? I’m a barbershop fougere guy and love that soupy clean scent and vibe. Thoughts?
@fronthorse6 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahaha… 1st. I STILL love that Introsong. And 2nd… 3:29min … hahaha these pictures when you mentioned the parfumiers.
@MrSmelly19776 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Fronthorse.
@tubo85able6 жыл бұрын
I am anxiously waiting for my Oud and Leather in the mail
@calvin0416ny6 жыл бұрын
I click on your videos just for the opening skit even when I'm not interested in the perfume. Cheers!
@jonquinn56375 жыл бұрын
wanted to thank you dan . recently purchased fici di Amalfi and essenza on your recommendation . they are amazing . also aqua decolonial concentrada just arrived today . I love it . thank you so much for what you do . you are entertaining and also very reliable . keep up the good work .
@wezzla6 жыл бұрын
I have ordered Colonia Oud as Christmas gift for myself. Not sure if I will be able to not to open it up before Christmas eve. Happy holidays from Prague!
@MrSmelly19776 жыл бұрын
Happy holidays to you too. Great gift to yourself! A real strong niche fragrance.
@branislavmilosevic7873 жыл бұрын
One of my top niche brands: Nasomatto, Aqua di Parma, Etat Libre d'Orange, Custume National...
@alpirinyo4 жыл бұрын
Guys try Sandalo, amazing performer and quality scent.
@andersjensen14996 жыл бұрын
Oud is a masterpiece/ my wife loves it as well so that a bonus -:)
@sergiistepanov9476 жыл бұрын
For fall/winter i picked up two scents : Colonia Quercia and Colonia Ebano - beautiful woody notes.
@MrSmelly19776 жыл бұрын
Yes those mot recent additions to the ingredients line are ones I must revisit.
@sergiistepanov9476 жыл бұрын
MrSmelly1977 I’m waiting for the video about those scents 😉
@MrScotch165 жыл бұрын
Thanks for La Traviata as your backdrop! È lei Italiano?
@maevemcgale40773 жыл бұрын
just bought thr blu mediterraneo Mandorlo di sicilia and im obsessed
@vindicator756 жыл бұрын
Creed is my fave house. Always been interested in getting an Acqua Di Parma, but based on a few factors I never got a bottle. Will reconsider Essenza if it smells like NP.
@rudy98954 жыл бұрын
Try ADP quercia
@lordcharfield45292 жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to this video (previously with old accounts). ADP is my favourite house for affordable sophistication and natural ingredients. I have several scents that are similar to the Colonia and they smell great……….until they’re next to it and then they smell like chemicals by comparison.
@oldiesgeek454 Жыл бұрын
@Lord Charfield. I'm trying to decide on an ADP blind buy... Do you have a particular favorite to recommend? 😊
@TigreJoe19946 жыл бұрын
Just purchased fico di amalfi at disneyland mate
@voltigeur18503 жыл бұрын
The best of the Colonia line has to be the Assoluta. The best of the Blu Med line are Bergamotto di Calabria, Mirto di Panarea and Chinotto di Liguria. AdP have some good perfumes but nobody can beat Guerlain for the sheer variety and consistent quality.
@chickboy3596 жыл бұрын
Love this house too. Soon to add Colonia Pura in my collection
@MrSmelly19776 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick. Pura is really a nice one and I may get it too .
@chrishalle1982 Жыл бұрын
Acqua di parma is also my favourite niche brand. Acqua di parma is expansive when it comes to their eau de parfums. An eau the parfume costs about 200€/£ like other niche brands. Their eau de toilettes and colones are about 100€/£.
@Kologne6 жыл бұрын
Colonia is just a classic have to try that new one tho.
@MrSmelly19776 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kologne. Love to see you review some AdP.
@jonathanhall10705 жыл бұрын
Is this what I have been smelling around Rome? Like do the majority of italians wear it because if so it brings memories...
@ambrosejoseph48436 жыл бұрын
Just ordered Arancia di Capri from Costco for a great price!!!
@elsentai1004 жыл бұрын
I own Arancia, Is great fragrance! Its like a citrus bomb. The only problem i had was the longevity. 2-3 hours the most but i enjoy it nevertheless.
@stephen35113 жыл бұрын
Best fragrance House imo too.
@CokeWithIceAndLemon4 жыл бұрын
Colonia Intensa is the absolute class.
@DazzleDaveLFC4 жыл бұрын
Bought my first AdP today from TK Maxx, total blind buy, but £40 for 75ml AdP Cedra di Taormina. I believe it's discontinued now. What's your opinion of this Mr Smelly? I find it a mix between TdHermes and Aqua Amara. Projection only 1 hour, gorgeous dry down for me
@DEEPMOOD96 жыл бұрын
Acqua di parma quercia is also a nice and unique scent
@MrSmelly19776 жыл бұрын
Great oak moss based scent.
@ignaciomardel91366 жыл бұрын
Dan, according to fragrantica this is a designer house. Who knows? Impossible to get in argentina :-(
@BILLYRENK5 жыл бұрын
Mr Smelly!! if you could only have TWO, which ones would you buy!! Help!!!
@zealot876 жыл бұрын
I love mirto di Panarea... So refreshing and floral, totally unisex to me
@MrSmelly19776 жыл бұрын
Ah yes that is a great fresh scent and very versatile.
@itskyyuuuu6 жыл бұрын
zealot87 I agree.. a go to for me fresh outta the shower.
@jimr8806 жыл бұрын
I really like AdP but, surprisingly, I love their heavier offerings such as Colonia Leather and Colonia Oud, and I was disappointed with their well-know Mediterranean fragrances because there was something I just didn't like about them. My loss, I know. Cheers!
@Longshore796 жыл бұрын
Jim R Colonia Leather is just amazing
@blefort4526 жыл бұрын
Haven’t tried the house yet but the fact that it is a eau de cologne really puts me off tbf. Performance tends to be bad and I’m not super into freshies as well. I like fresh fragrances that might have some woody backbone. Anyway, I do want to try the house out!
@MrSmelly19776 жыл бұрын
Give them a try . Essenza performs really well!
@MJAP_4 жыл бұрын
Acqua Di Parma Vignilia is absolutely addicting
@sequeiraa7774 жыл бұрын
Good music taste as well
@horatiutarziu10083 жыл бұрын
Colonia Leather, Mandorlo di Sicilia or Fico di Amalfi? What you prefer?
@rpro.33096 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate.
@frankmilligan88313 жыл бұрын
Great stuff
@emmanuelojukwu80016 жыл бұрын
Interesting choice for favorite niche house. Great scents, but questionable performance from most of these for a niche house. Many designers perform better. Great niche fragrances not only source premium ingredients but should perform better as well.
@kevinroddy70653 жыл бұрын
Mr Smelly, where do you buy testers from? I’m always thinking that I’ll end up buying a fake 😆
@deanlawson19713 жыл бұрын
angel schlesser madera de naranjo Could you please do a review on this please
@v3nde6 жыл бұрын
hahahaha dat intro is killing me again xD
@Tatted-ne7tu4 жыл бұрын
I have most of the ADP's with Essenza being my favorite due to the performance being beast on me. The Blue line I want to start trying however the performance lore tends to inhibit my purchase. Could anyone offer the strongest of the Blue Line? Best performer in regards to longevity and sillage. Thanks in advance.
@vitorboucas1923 жыл бұрын
Cedro di Taormina and Ginepro di Sardena have great performances. Fico de Amalfi and Chinotto di liguria just average. I own these ones
@marcusantonius42526 жыл бұрын
Fragrance review and Bach's Goldberg Variations. What can you expect more?
@aletzandermendoza75343 жыл бұрын
The fragances of ADP in Mexico cost like 200 dollars
@pjp48756 жыл бұрын
What's the music in the background?
@vitorboucas1923 жыл бұрын
The best house period
@mrfragranceparis4 жыл бұрын
Dan is Acqua di Parma still you favorite niche fragrance house and Colonia Essenza still your favorite fragrance?