Hi everyone!
Title might be a little excessive but here's my point.
Recently I took a little detour to a Sephora store to sample some fragrances I hadn't discovered yet.
There I gave a sniff at 
M7 (2011) and I was surprised that such a beautiful scent wasn't more popular!
And so I wonder: do you know of other fragrances released by designer brands, that are less spoken and underrated?
Pierre Cardin's Fusion is very nice. A bit weak, but since it's so cheap, one can overspray/reapply. It's not in the database here. The small, 50 ml bottle is only $7 from a discounter in the US. The bottle looks like something out of a 70's sci-fi movie. I was almost shocked at how good it smells, made in France, cool bottle and so cheap. Hardly anyone knows about it.
Rochas Man Eau de Toilette is still wonderful and relevant as of today + it's very inexpensive.
Do designers private collections count? If so, then I would go for 
Armani Privé - Figuier Eden
Rochas Man Eau de Toilette is still wonderful and relevant as of today + it's very inexpensive.
Rochas is so underrated
Maybe not hidden but something which is just considered as women's perfume but is totally unisex:
The quality and the complexity is amazing. All niche collectors as well should know this masterpiece. I have a vintage edt and extrait. I tried new versions as well and they are good. There is a little bit difference between eat and edp, not only in concentration. Extrait de parfum is out of this world.
Pierre Cardin's Fusion is very nice. A bit weak, but since it's so cheap, one can overspray/reapply. It's not in the database here. The small, 50 ml bottle is only $7 from a discounter in the US. The bottle looks like something out of a 70's sci-fi movie. I was almost shocked at how good it smells, made in France, cool bottle and so cheap. Hardly anyone knows about it.
Wow, the bottle design is very excentric, indeed! I will have to give that a try. How did you discover this brand?
Rochas Man Eau de Toilette is still wonderful and relevant as of today + it's very inexpensive.
Oh I definitely noticed the bottle, as it is atypic. I'll try it next time, thanks!
Maybe not hidden but something which is just considered as women's perfume but is totally unisex:
The quality and the complexity is amazing. All niche collectors as well should know this masterpiece. I have a vintage edt and extrait. I tried new versions as well and they are good. There is a little bit difference between eat and edp, not only in concentration. Extrait de parfum is out of this world.
I love all perfumes regardless of marketed gender, and hadn't considered trying Coco. Thanks!
Do designers private collections count? If so, then I would go for Armani Privé - Figuier Eden
Oh fig scents can get soooo good. I'll try it if I manage to find it in a store ☺️
@Riviael, it's an old house, not doing much, I think, since its founder, Pierre Cardin, died in 2020. The first fragrance in that style of bottle was released in 1972, 
Pour Monsieur Eau de Toilette . It's much better known than Fusion (and is in the database here). It's a very good 70's/80's style masculine and still in production, not expensive. I got a sample of it and liked it. When I went to the discounter website to buy a bottle, I searched for Pierre Cardin. I saw Fusion and bought it too as a blind buy and am very pleased with it. Pour Monsieur is an EdT. There is also a Cologne available but it's probably pretty weak.
There's also another easily available and cheap, 
Bleu Marine pour Lui Eau de Toilette . From the reviews I've read, it's not very good so I haven't bothered with it. Apparently it has been significantly reformulated.
You've given me an idea for a new post! Coming right up.
A gem to me would be something affordable and smells really good, and here are some good designer gems:
1. For Him Vetiver Musk from Narciso Rodriguez
2. Bois Mystique from Houbigant
3. Colonia C.L.U.B by Acqua de Parma
4. Tabac Vert & Bon Monsieur from Rouge (not a designer house but a notable mention due to the price and quality)
Regards
Brioni (2021) Eau de Parfum is amazing and it can be had for like $35. I'm really not sure why no one talks about it. Light airy slightly sweet violet, woods, and musk. The flankers aren't bad either.
The entire Dunhill Signature collection is great but I’m a big fan of the wonderful powdery woody
Signature Collection - Indian Sandalwood
I’m quite amazed that these aren’t talked about more often.
Highest scores go to 
Signature Collection - Agar Wood, 
Signature Collection - Egyptian Smoke and 
Signature Collection - Mongolian Cashmere I believe. They’re definitely on my wish list.
I really like 
Perfect. It's mass appealing enough to be worn anywhere but feels different to the ubiquitous florals and gourmands marketed to women that seem to dominate department store displays.
I don't understand why 
Versace pour Femme Dylan Purple Eau de Parfum never took off well. I fair few people tried it, sure, but it's like no one wears it. It's so beautiful and fresh- a shampoo smell but not a fruity kids shampoo. Like an expensive luxury one.
I would put in this catchy Hermes Voyage d’Hermes - an underrated gem of cardamom, bergamot, woody and musky notes.
Lagerfeld Classic Eau de Toilette This one struck me as a bit of a hidden gem.
I have to echo @Ceesie's assessment of Dunhill's Signature Collection. While we don't align with our likes 100%, overall I'm pretty impressed with three of the four I've tried so far and have five more samples to try.
One from 2023 that I like a lot but hasn't made big inroads into wardrobes is 
Pasha de Cartier Noir Absolu
Coco 
Coco 
Coco 
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