.BRAND DNA
A WORD IN SCENT
– A Journey Through the World of Niche Perfumes
written Sarah Arendts
seen Luis Cruzado
Niche perfumes are a world apart from the mass-produced fragrances that are so prevalent in today's market. Unlike these common scents, niche perfumes are a work of art, crafted with care and precision to create truly unique and memorable fragrances.
If you are looking for the best niche perfume brands for 2023, then you are in luck. LE MILE has selected the top niche perfume brands that you should keep an eye out for this year.
Ormonde Jayne's Tsarina embodies opulence with warm spices, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and rose. Sakura celebrates cherry blossoms with fresh bergamot and plum blossom, perfect for a romantic occasion.
Indulge in the exotic and luxurious Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood. A heady blend of oriental notes with deep oud and a warm vanilla-musk finish.
So, what sets niche perfumes apart from their mass-produced counterparts? To start, niche perfumes are made with the highest quality ingredients. They are often crafted by small, independent perfumers who are passionate about their craft and dedicated to creating fragrances that are truly one of a kind. These perfumers work tirelessly to perfect their recipes, using only the finest essential oils, absolutes, and other raw materials. The result of their efforts is a fragrance that is nothing short of stunning. Niche perfumes are rich, complex, and multi-layered, each one telling its own story through its scent. They are often inspired by a particular place, time, or emotion, and they evoke a sense of mystery, sophistication, and luxury.
Creed´s White Amber is a luxurious and refined scent with a crisp citrus opening, floral heart, and warm base of amber, sandalwood, and vanilla. Perfect for formal occasions.
Strangelove NYC's deadofnight is a bold and exotic fragrance with smoky incense, oud, and tobacco. In contrast, silencethesea is a refreshing and beachy scent with citrus, seaweed, and cedar.
Unlike mass-produced fragrances that fade quickly, niche perfumes are designed to last, providing the wearer with a long-lasting and captivating scent that lingers on the skin for hours. This is because niche perfumes are created with a focus on quality, using only the finest ingredients and the most sophisticated production methods.
Ormaie's Tableau Parisien evokes Paris with fresh lemon, bergamot, floral notes of rose, jasmine, and lily of the valley, and a base of cedarwood and musk.
Nasomatto's Black Afgano: Rich and exotic fragrance opens with warm spices and resin, developing into tobacco, coffee, and hashish. A base of musk, cedar, and labdanum offers an intimate finish. Blamage: A playful and bright scent opens with crisp notes of green apple and lemon, develops into floral iris and violet, and finishes with musk, cedar, and sandalwood.
Clive Christian No.1 The Feminine Perfume is a luxurious and feminine fragrance with citrus, floral, and woody notes. Bergamot, orange blossom, rose, jasmine, iris, and a base of sandalwood, amber, and musk create a long-lasting scent.
Niche perfumes are the epitome of luxury and exclusivity. They are unique and often have a fascinating history and story behind them.
Amouage's Epic 56 Woman / Exceptional Extrait is a luxurious and elegant fragrance with warm spices, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and rose notes. Sandalwood, patchouli, and musk create a grounding finish, perfect for upscale occasions.