
What is a Niche Perfume?
A niche perfume is a fragrance made by independent perfume companies that give more importance to artistry and originality. Unlike designer perfumes, niche perfumes are made with more artistic freedom, which means they can make fragrances that aren’t typically considered fragrant by a typical person. This is in contrast with designer perfumes, which are made to fit a specific demographic and are mass-produced. Since niche perfumes’ main target market is fragrance enthusiasts, they are produced in small batches and are usually sold with a higher price tag.
Niche perfumes are more creatively made because perfumers aren’t limited to following trends. Instead, perfumers follow their innovative mind to create a scent that will radiate individuality and uniqueness through the use of high-quality and rare ingredients. This gives fragrance enthusiasts less chances to smell like someone else, giving them more personality, which is something they usually like. Overall, niche perfumes give a more personal and richer olfactory experience to those seeking beyond mainstream scents.
5 tips in Buying your First Niche
- Try them out! – It is advisable to personally smell them in stores to know if you actually like them. Once you discover the ones you like in store, you can then buy small samples to see how the scents develop on your skin, so you will know what you’re getting into. This is good to do considering the big prices of these perfumes.
- Determine your scent profile – After trying out fragrances, list down the ones that stood out to you and research on their scent profile (fresh, fruity, floral, etc.) to narrow down the scents you will try next time as discovering niche perfumes can be overwhelming.
- Take your time – Perfumes usually evolve overtime when worn, its scent immediately after spraying may smell differently than its scent after three hours of application, so it is recommended to take a whole day (or months) before deciding.
- Start with simple – Niche perfumes are typically bold, but there are ones that are beginner-friendly that are somehow mass appealing. Start with them as you progress on your journey.
- Trust yourself – There will be trending perfumes, and you can try them out, but you always have the last say if they’re actually good for you or not. Besides, there are so much options out there.

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