Underrated perfumes
Underrated perfumes are the ones the people who wear them rate highly but far fewer people know. A perfume few people talk about is hard to judge from a description, so try it from a 3ml first. Top of the list: Nishane Nefs, Frédéric Malle The Moon and Tiziana Terenzi Porpora. 283 perfumes from 70 houses, from €5.58 for 3ml.
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Underrated or niche?
Often both, but not always. Many perfumes here come from niche houses, the independent perfumers outside the big fashion names; others are designer perfumes that a famous sibling overshadowed. Our niche perfumes page lists every independent house we carry, and our iconic perfumes are the famous ones.
Loved by the few who know them
The perfumes this page leads with, and the notes each house lists for them.
For women
- Tiziana Terenzi Porpora: Cinnamon and cloves over Bulgarian rose and incense, then amber, benzoin and chestnut.
- Fragrance du Bois Sirène: Cherry and pepper over incense and lactonic, then benzoin, cistus and cypriol.
- Creed Aventus for Her: Bergamot and green apple over musk and rose, then amber, black currant and lilac.
- Creed Queen of Silk: Magnolia and osmanthus over agarwood (oud) and passionfruit, then ambroxan, cedarwood and incense.
For men
- Mancera Red Tobacco Intense: Agarwood (oud) and cinnamon over jasmine and leather, then ambergris, guaiac wood and musk.
- Amouage Reflection 45 Man: Benzoin and cardamom over angelica and iris, then cedar, myrrh and olibanum.
- Roja Dove Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne: Artemisia and bergamot over apple and black currant, then ambergris, benzoin and labdanum.
Unisex
- Nishane Nefs: Fig and honey over geranium and jasmine, then agarwood (oud), amber and cedar.
- Frédéric Malle The Moon: Blackberry and litchi over olibanum and red berries, then agarwood (oud), amber and cedar.
- Initio Parfums Privés Narcotic Delight: Black pepper and cherry over cognac and Hedione, then cedar, patchouli and tobacco.
Why try a hidden gem in 3ml
A perfume few people talk about is a perfume few people can describe to you, which makes it the hardest blind buy. A 3ml is enough to wear it for a week or so. Our 30-day money-back guarantee covers decants you have opened and worn.
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Questions about underrated perfumes
What are the most underrated perfumes?
On this page, Nishane Nefs, Frédéric Malle The Moon and Tiziana Terenzi Porpora stand out: each is rated highly by the people who wear it, yet far fewer people know it than the famous names. All come in 3ml decants.
What does “underrated” mean on this page?
A perfume the people who wear it rate highly but far fewer people know. We list perfumes with a community rating of at least 4.3 out of 5 from 150 to 3,000 ratings, and leave out our top 50 bestsellers and our iconic perfumes. Our picks lead the page, then the highest rated.
Are underrated perfumes the same as niche perfumes?
Often, but not always. Many come from niche houses, the independent perfumers; others are designer perfumes overshadowed by a famous sibling. Our niche perfumes page lists every independent house we carry.
Are underrated perfumes cheaper?
Not by definition. Price follows the house, not the fame: on this page a 3ml starts at €5.58. What a hidden gem saves you is the price of guessing, because you can wear a 3ml for a week or so before deciding on a bottle. Prices include VAT.
What are good underrated perfumes for men?
The men’s perfumes this page leads with are Mancera Red Tobacco Intense, Amouage Reflection 45 Man and Roja Dove Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne. Unisex ones such as Nishane Nefs, Frédéric Malle The Moon and Initio Parfums Privés Narcotic Delight suit anyone.
What are good underrated perfumes for women?
The women’s perfumes this page leads with are Tiziana Terenzi Porpora, Fragrance du Bois Sirène and Creed Aventus for Her. Unisex ones such as Nishane Nefs, Frédéric Malle The Moon and Initio Parfums Privés Narcotic Delight suit anyone.
Are these original perfumes?
Yes. 10ML sells only original perfumes. Every 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant is filled by hand from the original bottle, with nothing added. We are independent and not affiliated with the perfume houses. If a scent isn’t for you, tell us within 30 days of delivery and we refund what you paid for it, even if you have worn it.
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