For a long time, I had no problem spending $300-$400 for a fragrance, but I have been finding some real bangers as of late for under $125. Not to mention the hidden gems from Middle Eastern frag houses. There are so many choices to compliment any type of budget. Awesome vid Veronica!!!💚
Thanks so much!! 🥰 I agree - so many options at all price points and preferences to suit anyone regardless of their spending limits. They are all worthy of checking out if they fit your style! 💯💯💯
@12 Pretty Things I'll let Beez Kneez weigh in, but I have done a lot of blind buying of Middle Eastern fragrances. There are both originals and dupes, but I will say that much of what is marketed to the U.S. are dupes but the descriptions don't reveal that. Nothing wrong with dupes imo, but do look up the fragrance you're interested in on Fragrantica to see if it's listed and read reviews to get an idea of what it smells like (and if it's inspired by another fragrance). I have a dupes video that might help you from a few weeks ago (Top 20 Dupes).
@@VeronicaSays thank you, Veronica! Im going to follow your recommendations and check out reviews on fragrantica before buying. I'll watch that video :) thank you! (p.s. Im in Roanoke, Virginia!)
First time watcher, i truly appreciate this video!!! Somethings I've learned... 1. It's okay to save up for something you really want. 2. Interest free installment pay via shop or affirm has changed everything. If you have discipline of course. 3. I don't drink, don't smoke anymore, wear jewelry or designer clothes. So there's excess money to spend money on fragrances. Lol
Hi Ike! 💖 That #3 really hits home for me. I get it! My current frivolous expenditures are makeup, skin care, and fragrance. Sometimes candles. So, all is well as a result! No other vices. 🥰🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed the video.
For me once it starts hitting $175+ I start thinking dassss expensive. For some I think it way earlier than that. Honestly I hate spending more than $100 and these days even designer perfumes are hitting this point and more. Prices are increasing for everything including fragrance
I used to say $200 for 100ml was my "dass expensive" point, but I've since spent $165 for 50ml 🤔. So I guess if a fragrance is more than $300 per 100ml, it has to be perfectly crafted, transcendent, and awe-inspiring.
I'm so glad to find your channel! I try to stay below $200, so I'll opt for travel sizes or decants if I can't find a full bottle at a reasonable price. As my collection grows, I'm also realizing I don't need as many full bottles anymore. Thanks for some great recommendations!
Love your channel. I no longer have the ability to spend $$$ on fragrance but I love hearing about fragrances, enjoy finding dupes and deals on finding what works on my chemistry which to me is priceless 😊
Hi Carol! 🥰 Thank you for your lovely comment. 💖 I'm glad you're enjoying the channel and hanging out chatting about perfume. I did make a top 20 dupes video a few weeks ago that you might be interested in: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5bablNeV7RY.html. And also a "luxe for less" video that does NOT have any dupes: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TuCX-dkPHxs.html.
I consider $150+ to be expensive, and would have to really love the perfume to purchase. Although what I find ironic is that I’ve spent quite a bit in accumulating many celebrity and designer perfume that had I spent time to curate and really think about how I wanted to smell, I may have actually saved a lot of money. But it’s the enjoyment of discovery that makes this fragrance journey I’m on worth it.
Hi Demetra! 🥰 I can totally relate to the last sentence. I know what you mean about "curating" in retrospect. We live and learn and enjoy though, right? 💖💖💖
For me, I would say anything under $50 is “affordable”. $51-$125 is what I expect from a designer fragrance (but I usually refuse to pay this) and anything over $125 feels expensive.
For me it has been under 50 euros for years, but at the moment, because of the cost of living crisis (winter!) it is under 30 euros. Then again, I usually buy 10ml samples (0.3oz = 9ml) anyway. I also adore mini or travelsize perfumes, but those are harder to get.
Good morning! I agree with your price cap and also appreciate the criteria you chose. I’m new to fragrances and am shocked at the number of fragrances that don’t last.
I really love your content! You put so much work into it,you are funny as h..ll, and it is so much more than the neverending haul and declutter content.
Hello Veronica, for me Initio Atomic Rose and Delina/Delina Exclusif are worth the hype and the splurge. And I also agree that Tabit, BR540 and Accento Overdose are all worth the hype and the splurge. Oud Jaune Intense is up there on my list. As for one of my all time faves Lost Cherry, I think it’s worth the hype BUT not worth the splurge. Also in my opinion, most Jo Malone fragrances are overhyped and overpriced for its performance on me, but that’s just me. Anything less than 100ml and over $250 I consider to be expensive. This is a fun video Veronica! 💕❤️♥️
Hi Marie! 🥰 I would love Oud Jaune Intense. I did not include it here because the retail price is downright outrageous. Oh my. Agree about Lost Cherry and Jo Malone - good points! And we have a similar limit range. 👍👍👍
Love your look today! Although you always look fabulous. I’d say about $200 is where I start to think things are getting expensive. SO glad you mentioned Tabac Rose! I think it’s my favorite in the line, which I’m hard pressed to say b/c I adore the other 4 I own. Commanding is a fantastic way to describe this scent. I absolutely love it.
Dear Veronica, to me US$ 200 is a no cross line....so we do share few faves here: Trajan by Electimuss replaced MFK BR540. I am impressed by this company and currently sampling some of the top recommendations. BDK Tabac Rose replaced PDM Delina. Why? Simply because BDK TR is so unique. I have just added a jewel to my collection that is Aramni Prive Vert Malachite which to me is far superior to Rouge Malachite...that s my opinion. Great video thank you so much.
Hi Fatema! 💖 I love these "replacements" - in with the new and out with the old. I adore Vert Malachite (and Rouge Malachite also). Vert Malachite is underrated for sure! Lovely scent. 👍👍👍
I agree about Iris Poudre! It's one of my faves. You're making me want to try Tabit. I am the same about peach notes, but now I'm intrigued. I really love the flavor of a good ol' SC peach, so it's kind of strange I don't have a good peach perfume. As for your question, I really have to think a lot about buying a perfume over $150, but I have a lot of expenses right now, and I'm just not buying a lot of perfumes. I'm on a very low "low-buy."
Iris Poudre is an underrated gem! I would say sample Tabit first and let it grow on you. It's good! 👍 And listen, life expenses come first. This perfume stuff is a complete frivolity - it can sit on the backburner until you're ready for me. 💯💯💯
For me, it's not so much about "affordability." It's more of a perspective that once a fragrance hits $200 and over, I pause as it better be a fragrance that makes my eyes roll in the back of my head 😉
Agreed! I'm willing to pay whatever they charge as long as it's truly exceptional and knocks my socks off. It can't just smell good. The "sock knocking" has to be proportionate to the price, by my standards 😂
Great choices! And looking fabulous sis that sweater is gorgeous! I have had the opportunity of smelling a couple that you’ve mentioned here and you’re right on the dot, definitely worth the money!!❤
Hi veronica, talking about santal blush tom ford what happened to me on international women's day when two ladies who work there stopped me to try that fragrance, and it has huge discount. I try it out with tester, and this is well balanced soft spicy alluring scent. I liked it and I bought it. I told her if it's ok to use it, she said yes. I was about to catch the tester but she was the first to reach it because she wants to honor me on women's day. She spray this on my neck very good while the other lady looked at me. I really enjoyed it. Great video and greetings! 🙏
@@VeronicaSays Yes, I did. This is a overwhelming on its own, in my opinion. It is a lovely spicy scent. It may be bit strong but in order to appreciate this beauty.
Veronica, I would spend the most 140 or 150 at most and I would have to be crazy in love with it. I don’t have any sandal wood fragrances as the main not and wanted to know which one you would suggest budget friendly.
Hi Tamira! 💖 Hhhhmmm... one that is not a dupe that you might like is Santal Vanille by 7 Virtues. And while it's not exactly sandalwood, you might want to try Palo Santo from Cremo. It's VERY strong, FYI. If you want more subtle, try Sunny Side Up by Juliette Has a Gun. Hope this helps. 🥰
@@VeronicaSays Thank you so much for your advice. I think I saw a review on Palo Santo by cremo. I decided I only really want to purchase good performing perfume. I will definitely try and let you know!! ❤️❤️❤️
For my budget, about a $100 is expensive and I only have a few. I’m more comfortable in the $50 and under range. That said, I love to hear about the pricier ones and I enjoy seeing the bottles etc, so I really liked this and similar videos.
You look like a Movie Star on a press junket! Stunning! Love the look. ♥️♥️♥️. To me, fragrances are an art form, as opposed to an investment. Love the list! 🖤🖤
Hi beautiful! Clicked, liked and now watching! Happy Saturday. This list is so amazing. Let me enjoy this video and sending you hugs! Yes I remember when Ai the great mentioned that one and how gorgeous it is . 🤗❤️
Some great selection there especially Tabac Rose, TriBeCa (decant) and Gentle Fluidity Gold (travel size)😍😍. I start scratching my head around the 280$ range and upwards😱😱. Fragrances are expensive here in SA but you can get them for a reasonable price on sale if you are willing to wait🤩🤩. I buy fragrances from all over the world so by now I know where to find what at a reasonable price🤩🤩. Sometimes I don’t need a full bottle because I would have had samples, decants, travel sprays etc. This was such an enjoyable and fun video👌👌.Stay gorgeous🥰🥰.
Hi Pinkie! 💖 Yes, sometimes a decant or travel spray scratches the "itch" to try an expensive fragrance. I know what you mean! I love that you shop all over the world and that you know where to shop for discounts! 💖💖💖
Lovely video Veronica. I personally will never buy a fragrance that costs more than $200 without trying it a couple of times and absolutely falling in love with it. So $200 and plus is what I consider “expensive” for a bottle of perfume.
Usually if I really like a fragrance, I feel it is expensive but still kind of doable if the price is around $200. I have purchased fragrances that are more expensive than that, but for me it’s $150-$200.
Hey hello, great topic V! I hesitate going over $150 for anything really but if it is that once on a life time scent, hello Iris Ukiyoue ... I go out of my way to find a sampler or even used. Save for Iris U I flat refuse spending $$ on scents with less than 8 hrs of longevity. This is why I never owned Santal Carmin or Ambre Nue despite the fact I'm obsessed with both.
Thank you so much! 💖 Sadly, I feel the same about Santal Carmin and have it for sale now. I enjoy the scent but it's so soft and doesn't last very long. 😩
I'm at the point in my fragrance journey where I am considering niche purchases. $200 seems to be a "das expensive" moment for me. Guess I will be buying more smaller ml's and decants!
For me over $ 300 is “ spensive ! “ but I’m like you I hate paying full price for them Love your content and I look so forward to your videos every Saturday 🇨🇦💕
Keep up the great content! 😊 I tend to draw the line at €300 for 100ml, but I make exceptions here and there if a scent really knocks my socks off. Cases in point: The Harmonist Yin Transformation, Boadicea the Victorious Bodacious, Xerjoff Symphonium, Guerlain Angelique Noire, Fragrance du Bois Oud Jaune. Those were just too good to remain levelheaded! ☺️
To be honest anything over $120 makes me second guess going through with a purchase 😬 (not that I haven’t or won’t spent more than that on a fragrance) Just starting this video- excited to watch! ❤ (I just asked Siri to convert, and $120 Cad is $88 American)
My limit is $125. I do buy from Mercari and on sale and I do use loyalty rewards Houses like Dior who have generous samples if you spend $100. I use the incredible Dior couture packing for family gifts
I appreciate the criteria that you set for these fragrance. I have limited budget for perfume so I always want to make sure the perfumes that i buy is a real love. I learned the hard way that blind buying full bottles are not for the poor 🤣 much love from Borneo Island ❤️
Hello Veronica, I bought Bond No9 I love NY and I love it. It was over $200 and I think that's my "dasss expencive" level 🤣I also love Baccarat Extrait... I got some samples. Price is just insane for the full sizes. On the US site is $435 for 2.4oz!!! Maybe on my birthday, maybe not...I dont know lol I wish it lasted longer.😄
Perfume pricing can be way over the top, for sure! I'm okay with a Bond No 9 at the $200 price point if I love it. Thanks for sharing your esssspensive limit! 💖🥰
I own quite a few bottles, so I seldom purchase full size bottles as I will never finish my current collection. Happy Sunday, Verónica and thank you :)
@VeronicaSays You lead a You Tube platform and only you can have so many parfums:) but it is undeniable the beautiful joy at having and wearing such beautiful scents. It is veritable therapy. Thank you, Madame V.
As soon as it hits the over $200 mark I feel it’s getting expensive. I’ve been enjoying discovering cheaper fragrances lately. At one point I was a bit of a niche snob but I’m branching out into designer and really enjoying them.
OMG, Veronica!! Legitimately and literally obsessed with this sweater! Definitely worth the hype. You look beautiful. 🤩I think over $300 for 50ml is where it gets real cost-prohibitive. If it's a dream perfume with amazing performance, then honestly, I'd happily spend $1000. Having said that, I think I've unconsciously kept myself away from some of the dearer bottles and houses. I've got to check out more from Electimuss. ✌🏻🕺🏼❤
Hiiiii Richard! 🥰💖 Thanks for watching today! Glad you love this crazy sweater! 😁 $1000 is a generous budget for a coveted fragrance! So many possibilities with that limit! I think you might enjoy Patchouli of the Underworld from Electimuss. It's AMAZING! 👍👍👍
Love your Videos!!! ❤❤ Okay so anything over $200 … I immediately try to get some kind of discount. I’ll search the grey market or find a discount code. It’s not about the price. It’s more about how much I can save 😂.
I’m still a lil baby on my fragrance journey lol (at least, I’m not financially in the place to purchase what I’d ideally love to have) but $150 is probably my average threshold for now. So pleasantly surprised to hear you mention Iris Poudree! It has been my fave from the Frederic Malle sampler set forever and ugh it’s absolutely on my wish list. Just such an elegant feminine sophisticated and zen spring like scent. Happy you found a good deal! I also am starting to love En Passant for its uniqueness and that lilac/bready combo but it could never justify the FM pricepoint for such an understated scent. Much love as always!
Hi there, thanks for the love and for weighing in with your limit! 🥰💖 Frederick Malle has a few serious icons in the lineup for Iris Poudree is underrated for sure. En Passant is an interesting one also. Glad you enjoyed sampling those! 👍👍👍
Hello Veronica, I love that you come up with some great video concepts. I think any fragrance over $200 has to be carefully considered. It has to really get a big emotional response in terms of being a wow! It has to bring huge enjoyment for it to be worth it. There are a lot of 'okay' fragrances out there that are perfectly wearable, but not worth much money if they don't elevate how one feels while wearing them. It doesn't have to be costly to give that feeling... But... It really should when big bucks are being spent. Thanks for sharing your 'worth it' fragrances. You look fantastic in this video! Take care! 💛 ~ Jenn
Hi Jenn! 💖 Thank you so much! 🥰 Yes, after a certain price point we need that extra wow factor for it to be worth it. I love your question - does this elevate my mood or vibe for the day? I may use that thinking to further cull my collection. Great advice! Stay warm up there, my Canadian friend! 💕💕💕
$200 + for 50 or 100ml....eh, it would have to be really really good. I will start hunting down dupes. (hello Amber oud rouge) I agree with you about lasting too, if I'm paying that much it should last most of the day... Really cute sweater V!! Looking good chicky!💙
My high limit is about $2000. I have numerous high end Roja Dove perfumes and discontinued Guerlain's. On average my collection is in the range of $200 to $400. I think fragrance houses should be offering sizes in 25 ml and 50 ml so more people can experience their fragrances at a more affordable price. Don't think I'm a snob because I have some purchased for less than $100.
No judgment here! 😉💖 Sometimes discontinued beauties cost quite a bit. I, too, wish brands would make smaller sizes moreso because getting through a respectable amount of fragrance is a challenge when you have a big collection. Thanks for sharing your limits. If you wouldn't mind, I'd love to hear your most treasured discontinued find.
As one subscriber said before…I am a little extra too…between $400-$500 is a good ballpark for what I would spend on a fragrance I really want. 😂. I have splurged on 4 Krigler fragrances…the highest was Eleganter Schwan 06 that was $1215.00. However, that didn’t go to well with the hubby. 😳🤣. So…that one was PRETTY EXTREME. Needless to say…that is a once in a lifetime type of fragrance. I love your content….we have similar taste…keep ‘em coming girl!
Hi Desera! 💖 Thank you for sharing! Thr Elegantrr Schwan price gave me heartburn when I read that! 😁 Hope your husband forgot about it and you're enjoying it now. 👍👍👍
I love how organized your categories are!! Beautiful notebook. Something else I drop money on...beautiful paper. Thanks for the pics. For me, past 250$ and I'm starting to wonder....do I really need this?
Hi Nancy! Thank you 💖💖💖 I was just browsing through the journal section of Barnes & Noble yesterday, admiring all the pretty things. 😁 Sounds like you and I have a similar point for perfumes. 👌👌👌
At $150, I pause. Anything over $200, I really have to think about… and I will rarely go over $250. That being said, I would love to snap my fingers and automatically return 100 bottles in my collection that cost around $100 and buy a few REALLY nice bottles. But who am I kidding, the hunt is 80% of the fun. Love the video as always ❤ I also bought a Dior palette from you that I am LOVING and getting so much use out of. I thought I’d let you know because it makes me happy to think that the things I pass on are getting a lot of good use. I know selling online is a pain, but remember that there are people out there that really appreciate it 😊
Oh my goodness! Thank you soooo much for letting me know about the Dior palette. I don't always connect the Mercari name to the YT name. Yesss, it is so satisfying to know that a product on Mercari went to a loving new home. Woohoo! 🥳🥳🥳 And yes. You are so right about the thrill of the hunt. 😂🙌💯
This matches my perspective (except I don't have 100 $100 bottles lol, but I agree on principle). I've tried some dupes and tbh I'd rather save up or buy fewer fragrances to get the real deal instead (if I'm head over heels and if the performance is good!). The two dupes I have are Not Another Cherry, because TF Lost Cherry just doesn't last, and Floral Marshmallow = Dossier dupe for Love Don't be Shy. I simply prefer Floral Marshmallow over LDBS. I would go over $250 for my ride-or-die BR540 and the Extrait because those were/are life-altering experiences for me (draaaaamaaaaa!!!! But hey it's true.)
Love the video concept Veronica ❤ As for myself I would say it depends. I consider some popular designer fragrances “too expensive” at full retail, yet they are considered relatively inexpensive.
Hi Veronica., you are looking awfully beautiful today and every day love your sweater and the color, is there a limit I am sure there is., Over $200 is Pricy for me, thanks for sharing you have the best of the best 3-4-2023❤
Fun video! I think anything in the $200 range is “das espensive” where I start to wonder if I should…I have so many…but as I’ve learned to appreciate niche it’s really hard to be satisfied with more “mainstream”. Frederick Malle carnal flower and serge lutens D’oranger were my “gateway drugs” that lead to MFK, Initio, PDM, and a lessser talked about obsession DS Durga. I never want to add up $$$$$ spent on this hobby. 😊
Janice, girl. Don't add it up. 😂 It's obscene, really. But if it brings you joy and fits in your budget, that's all that matters. Carnal Flower is a special one. D.S. & Durga has some fabulous offerings - and you're right - it's underrated as a house! 💯
Love Tabit! I've been DYING for Velorum TT ($800...why I've been wanting for a year but haven't bought 😪) and for Orzo TT (500... will prob buy bc we are just entering prime season)...perhaps Velorum will come NEXT Fall...
Tabit & Tribeca on my list! I like to say to myself that under 100 is pretty affordable above pricey lol, I also think there’s nothing wrong with indulging and feeling guilt free!!! Ok now on to your ensemble 🔥🔥🔥🔥 ❤️
This was so fun to listen to. Love Iris Poudre but otherwise most of these are new to me. Are you willing to divulge the dupe for Gentle Fluidity Gold?
Love this video and you look extra amazing today! I almost never pay retail and I would say it would have to be something really special to go over $250. Speaking of special, do you mind sharing where you picked up Iris Poudre? I saw it listed on Aura Fragrance for a great price but I’m not familiar with that website.
Thank you sooooo much! 💖🥰 I rarely pay retail myself. I shop on Aura Fragrance often and that is where I got Iris Poudre. It arrived this week and I'm very happy with it! 💯
Over $200 is expensive for me. One very expensive perfume that I will eventually buy is LES EXCLUSIFS DE CHANEL BEIGE. It retails for $275 for a 2.5 oz bottle and $425 the bigger bottle. I tried Beige at the Chanel store and it's just Beautiful ♥. It lasts over 10 hours on my skin. If u know any good dupe for it, please tell me. Great video. Hugs from Cali ♥
Once the fragrance hits $150 I start sweating however it doesn’t stop me from purchasing. Anything over $200 I really have to ask myself is this purchase worth it.
