Perfume 101 | A Comprehensive Reference for Fragrance Beginners

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Күн бұрын

Hey! How’s it going? Today’s video is for anyone that is just getting into fragrances. I wanted to create a super simple guide for newbies that contains what I think are some perfume essentials based on my own personal experience.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:50 History
3:30 Terminology
3:43 Concentration
4:38 Notes
4:53 Perfume Pyramid
6:35 Accords
6:53 Feminine, Masculine, and Unisex?
8:07 Performance
8:30 Lasting Power
8:52 Projection
9:29 Sillage
9:43 Houses
10:00 Designer
10:21 Niche
10:58 Indie
11:37 Celebrity
12:16 Dupe Houses
12:59 Seasons
13:40 New Words...Maybe?
13:47 Atomizer
14:28 Blind-Buying
14:43 Cloying
14:52 Declutter
14:54 Dry-Down
15:06 Flanker
15:14 Gourmand
15:36 Haul
15:40 Heavy-Hitter
15:56 Juice
16:06 Layering
16:23 Nose
16:48 Oud
17:31 Testing
18:06 Take Notes
19:11 Application
20:19 Samples/Decants
23:00 Bottle Sizes
26:51 The Internet
27:45 Final Thoughts
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Outro Music: Oh My by Patrick Patrikios (KZfaq Audio Library)
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Пікірлер: 116

@southbug27 Жыл бұрын

Let’s all take a minute to admire how gorgeous those green earrings are with the red lip.

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

So sweet of you to say! Thank you 😊

@haileywright7967 2 жыл бұрын

So glad that Samantha Ravndahl mentioned you, I've always been interested in perfume but it seemed too overwhelming 😅 You did a great job at explaining things

@TheThingAboutWhit 2 жыл бұрын

Ah! I appreciate your feedback! ☺️

@kellikall 4 ай бұрын

This was like the best unintentional ASMR ever 😭 the spritz every once in a while 😗🤌 chefs kiss

@agir8233 2 жыл бұрын

Omg! Where have you been all my life! Thank you Sam

@TheThingAboutWhit 2 жыл бұрын

Awww! hehehe ☺️

@the_marynator Жыл бұрын

This is the best Perfume 101 video I've found so far. Thank you!!

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

Ahh! Thank you! I appreciate your feedback 😊

@yousufahmed7457 8 ай бұрын

“It’s a ting, that makes tings smell gud” love it fam🤣🤣🤣

@ArcherVegaMusic Жыл бұрын

I layer graphite and warm vanilla sugar (both body sprays by bath and body works). Smells amazing, and is the inspo behind me starting to make my own scents!

@kbeautyhobbit 11 ай бұрын

This is such a fantastic, thorough video. Thank you! This fragrance beginner is very impressed

@ginettem8 2 жыл бұрын

Love how your cat is in and out of vid lol great info !! Thx to Sam!!

@TheThingAboutWhit 2 жыл бұрын

Hehehe! Thanks for watching 😊

@jennavhuang 2 жыл бұрын

Came from Sams recommendation and thank you so much for this, so informative

@TheThingAboutWhit 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome and thank YOU!

@chickennuggies906 Ай бұрын

cloying is so interesting. i thought i was just weird for feeling a subtle disgust and getting a headache from memo paris' cappadocia. good to know im not alone & there is a word for it.

@MarcyMallouf Жыл бұрын

I loved your sharing such important details about scents . I am not knowledgable but now I feel more confident in finding something special that speaks to me.

@TheThingAboutWhit 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@mscoolbee Жыл бұрын

This is a great video for a beginner like myself! I plan on ordering essential oils to help me distinguish the notes! Thank you so much!❤❤

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

Awesome! That’s a great way to start learning how to pick up on notes ✨

@j34n66 11 ай бұрын

i just bought my first today! and i can feel an obsession developing 😅 love your vibe girl thank you!

@avisz 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! This is a very nice video to start out :)

@shannon4light 2 ай бұрын

Very well done. Thank you for this!

@ShadowKingpin 10 ай бұрын

Amazing work with this video!! You helped so much, and I cannot thank you enough for making this video!

@TimiAdeogun 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, this is very helpful

@Saron99 6 ай бұрын

I love this video, so informative and well made!

@Herprettygarden 3 ай бұрын

Super helpful. Thank you!! 🙏🏾

@taylordavis8731 Жыл бұрын

This was the most informative video on perfume basics that I have seen. Well done!

@thericodino 17 күн бұрын

Phenomenal work thank you so much !

@kerineze Жыл бұрын

Oh I’m so glad I found this video🥰

@minachisperfumeempire9069 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video for a beginner. You tit the concept real good. Thank you for the insight.

@PedroCarvalho-lb7qx Жыл бұрын

Thank for this video, I've watched so many videos and fragrance youtubers and Istill learned a bunch of new things!

@zasharadouglas770 5 ай бұрын

Amazing introductory video! Thank you! ❤

@glorias.2930 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video! So thorough!

@JaneyM_M 7 ай бұрын

I loved this video,so educative.

@yfset8 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic video! Very informative!

@LittleMew133 10 ай бұрын

This is like Perfume 101. Thanks for the lessons!

@toniodejimi3905 6 ай бұрын

Perfume, put so simply. I absolutely love this. Learned so much from this video, thank you!

@jills5790 2 жыл бұрын

The sleeping kitty in the background brought me great joy, and the video was so informative! 💖

@TheThingAboutWhit 2 жыл бұрын

She's an absolute hoot lol but thank you so much for watching 😊

@jackiepleez 4 ай бұрын

Hello Whitney I’m new to your Chanel and I love this video ! I think this is a great introduction video to the world of fragrances. You did a wonderful job job explaining how to learn about scents profiles and I love experimenting with mixing body oil with perfumes. I’m on the journey to finding my perfect scent and I think you helped me a ton ! Bless you babe ❤!

@TheKiwibirder 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I am just starting to get into fragrance, and there is so much to learn. I have a medical condition which prohibits me from drinking alcohol, so since I can’t get into wine, I figured I’d try fragrance instead!

@martinaerossi4756 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much❤️ very dynamic and helpful content🙏✨

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️ Thanks for the feedback!

@bahamama323 2 жыл бұрын

Learned quite a bit within the first 10 minutes, wow!

@TheThingAboutWhit 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I’m glad to hear it! Thanks for watching 😌

@shirley.m 2 жыл бұрын

Learned so much!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 💞💞

@TheThingAboutWhit 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@BeautyAndTheFrizz Жыл бұрын

This is soooo helpful! Thank you!

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ashad4315 Жыл бұрын

I just came across your video, thanks so much! This is the best breakdown I have seen. Also I love your style :)

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

Yay, thank you! I appreciate it😊

@draje_prikol Жыл бұрын

Your video is so helpful, thank you!

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@ericac7702 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this lesson. It has helped me tremendously in my new perfume collection journey. Looking forward to using your tips.

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad this was helpful for you 😊

@treetoptreetop2730 6 ай бұрын

Is it me or have you ever worn a fragrance that made you feel pretty, confident, casual or sexy. I wear fragrance everyday even if I'm not leaving the house. I feel naked without a fragrance. I love your content. I'm a new sub. Will definitely be a loyal sub. Very informative.

@ellenpaige3578 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Very informative, interesting and helpful.

@TheThingAboutWhit 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you-thank you 😊

@Themoonslore 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was so informative. I’ve been meaning to start my perfume journey

@TheThingAboutWhit 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I'm glad to have been able to help you out a lil bit 😊

@supernaught1963 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Very comprehensive; thank you.

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@cpskaggs1600 Жыл бұрын

What a great video! So much information for those who are just starting out!

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

Glad you found value in it 😊

@jaisparks6091 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Thank you

@TheThingAboutWhit 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome 😊

@sumayyahAKhan 2 жыл бұрын

Samantha Ravndahl mentioned about you on her IG stories about a month ago and I clicked on your video on April 15 that same day but watching vids today from my history 😃

@TheThingAboutWhit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for cycling back to my video 😊

@pumpkineckbort8856 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I feel a little more direction now. 🙂

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

Yay! I love to hear it😊

@1432Tiffany Жыл бұрын

This video is perfect. You’re so knowledgeable and elegant. 😌

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

Thank youuu☺️

@erikapz 2 жыл бұрын

Here from Sam's shout out- so helpful! 100% relate to the Cat Mom moment 🤣

@TheThingAboutWhit 2 жыл бұрын

LOL! Welcome and thank you! 😄

@antoinetted6274 2 жыл бұрын

I learned a lot from this video Whit. I agree I found this fragrance I bought from a local company in The Bahamas called Scentastic listen they have this body mist she is soon going to come out with perfumes, but this body mist called midnight has dark berries amber and sweet orange notes. I have found nothing to beat it yet and I will wear it everyday sorry not sorry🙃🙂❤👍🏾💕

@TheThingAboutWhit 2 жыл бұрын

Ooo that sounds like a gorgeous scent!

@jayc1595 3 ай бұрын

I have to say you really remind me of Tati Gabrielle, you're both very pretty!

@fatmaaalaa Жыл бұрын

Ur super eloquent and charming ❤❤❤ Already subscribed

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

Awww thank you 😊

@jxlene111 Жыл бұрын

thank you!!

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@pasitheathanatosasmr488 11 ай бұрын

Solstice Scents is SO GOOD 🤤

@icedcocoa221 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video.

@TheThingAboutWhit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@southbug27 Жыл бұрын

2:08 I’ve also heard that perfume was popular at Versailles because the courtiers would relieve themselves by the palace’s staircases, & because they were often drunk & wearing elaborate clothes, they would often accidentally tinkle on themselves so the perfume helped cover up the drunken urine odor. 😳🤮

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

Eek! I don’t even want to imagine the combination lol

@aheimdahl5201 Жыл бұрын

I am looking to make a specific Fragrance that was Discontinued in the 90s. It has 18 Notes. I have never been able to find anything to beat it, it is super rare and super expensive when I do find it ($600+) and no Dupes have been created of it yet. I have gotten desperate, lmao and have decided if I want this, I will have to make it myself (have no clue what I am doing, lol) - it may not wind up exact but if I can get close, I will be happy. It was called Ambre Antique and was made by Coty, and it was Launched in 1905.

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

Ah! That is so cool! I hope you are able to create something you are happy with 😊

@TheSecretCosmos 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely loved this! What an insightful video. We have just shared an ebook on the science and art behind perfume making for those who would be interested! 💜

@serpentine6732 Жыл бұрын

I love this Video. You're so cool.

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

Aww! Thank you 😊 I’m glad you enjoyed

@ellesmelly 2 жыл бұрын

Love all the detail!! Also love having citations in the description

@TheThingAboutWhit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@KittenCasserole Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

@ccwan88 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m a fragrance noob, so this video was super helpful! One question… should your hair product scent and your perfume be similar? My hair products are fresh, floral, and a bit citrusy, but the perfume I wanted to try is a sweet, vanilla, cotton candy, coconut scent… is this a bad idea?

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

What a great question! I combine different scented hair products with different body care all the time and the results have always been pleasant. I feel like the body care scents takes the lead most of the time anyway, so if I do ever try to use both hair and body products that smell similarly, it’s only for fun (and to feel extra fancy hehe)

@LaurennR 3 ай бұрын

Can you explain why some notes change in a bad way on your own skin ?

@danielchen1813 Ай бұрын

🎉🎉🎉🎉

@MpatheticNtrusions Жыл бұрын

Grand Soir 6.8 oz cause they might be discontinuing it and its great

@Zel_azsak Жыл бұрын

side note your hair is amazing.

@tannnshiii Жыл бұрын

Stupid question but how do I try and recognize the different notes as I’m smelling it? For example I tried the bright crystal from Versace and it’s middle notes had lotus or floral scents but it did not really smell floral or I just don’t know how to smell stuff well. Eitherways any insight would be really great!

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

Ahh! What an interesting question. Now, mind you, I’m no scent expert/professional but I do have an opinion lol. I feel like scents/picking up scents is very much an individual experience and things can smell differently to/on different people. BUT in regards to your actual question, may I suggest exploring more? Like familiarizing yourself with more fragrances over and over again, noticing the notes based on what’s listed for them and noticing how they smell to you, and then letting the natural familiarity that comes from repetition occur. I think that’s how I learned-just trying a lot of scents and noticing what I smell and picking up on the scent memory when smelling a different fragrance😊

@tannnshiii Жыл бұрын

@@TheThingAboutWhit that’s a great idea! I think I’ll definitely have to check up on the notes before smelling it so I can recognize it once. Thank you so much! I went into the store today to check out some perfumes and my family was pretty impressed with my knowledge, thanks to your video. this is probably the most explained video out there on fragrances so thank you for that as well. Ended up buying Valentino born in roma

@PaJeanSott Жыл бұрын

The algorithm got one with this one

@TheThingAboutWhit Жыл бұрын

Yay!!

@joannathesinger770 7 ай бұрын

Renaissance...accent on the 1st syllable, not the 2nd or 3rd...

@frankensteinsbride1620 2 жыл бұрын

Im another Samantha referral 😂 I live in Costa Rica and we don't have seasons. And I always thought that is kinda dumb to have rules about when you can wear perfumes. There's millions of people that don't have seasons and can't subscribe to those rules or people that just don't want to do that and that's OK

@TheThingAboutWhit 2 жыл бұрын

👋🏽Hi there! Yeah, I only take those “rules” as suggestions/options especially when they don’t apply to me haha