Give the Gift of Niche Perfumes

Since writing about unique scents from Crabtree & Evelyn; I want to expand on the topic of niche scents. “Niche” fragrances are scents which are not released with the fanfare of your typical perfume with celebrity endorsements, multiple magazine and television ads. These fragrances are often made by smaller, not as well known companies which are primarily focused on creating perfumes.

When choosing a fragrance for someone you love, unless you know what they already want, why not pick out something that’s out of the norm? You might be surprised at the number of choices you’ll find. Here are just a few suggestions for you to take a whiff of…

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i Profumi di Firenze Acqua Mirabile Odorosa di Firenze ($99)
This signature scent was loves by 16th century Florentine nobles. It smells of early morning rain and contains notes of honeysuckle and purple iris. It’s a fresh and dewy scent that’s perfect for spring and summer days.

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Nana Debary Bronze ($160)
This scent is a burst of mandarin, ylang-ylang with jasmine, tuberose and a dry down of iris, cedar and cinnamon. It’s a unique scent in an otherwise simple bottle.

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Tsi-la Ecological Eau de Parfum Collection ($95)
This quad of fragrances is 100% natural. There’s no alcohol, preservatives, no artificial fragrances or colors. Each scent has a base of coconut oil that’s infused with pink orchid flowers. The set includes Sauvage, Kesu, Ilang Ilang, Kizes.

All of the scents aboves are available at Barneys New York and other department stores.