Hey Gerard! Hope all is well my friend! Thank you for talking about K, I've been considering that one for quite a while now but havnt pulled the trigger on it so thank you!
I have never smelled YSL EDP. And I don't own anything that smells like it. I do have cool water intense and that bottle is almost empty (that's why I bought another Davidoff) but they smell nothing alike. I like Grapefruit and Sage alot. Great performance and very green on my skin.
When I picked up Dolce & Gabbana, K at the rack store a few months ago, it took me a while to figure out that it was the EDP and not the EDT. It's OK. After 3 hours I boost it with some Jimmy Choo, Urban Hero to give it the sweetness that it needs.
My last rack store pick up was Versace Blue Jeans since a lot of people sing its praises. I was not impressed the opening is harsh piercing and spicy. The anise combined with the heavy citruses don't mesh well on my skin. Once I get to the mid it starts to settle a bit and the lavender starts to kick in I don't mind it. Probably will give it to my friends son. This is one of those frags for me I can't stand smelling up close, but in the air smells good.
Been waiting for a fragrance haul vid. Man the selections where you go be extensive. The rack stores where I am at does not have nearly as much awesome options. I haven't tried D&G edp. I know the EDT didn't do much for me. My last rack store haul I got Vince Camuto Homme which was a good freshie as well as a cheapie.
Love your videos, I just got the original penguin premium blend, it was the 100ml and the shower gel pack for only 12-dollars at Burlington Thursday 3-nov
Last time i tried toyboy i wasn't ready for it yet. My nose has matured a bit since then but i got a sample of intense cafe and wouldn't buy a full bottle of that either. I do like the bottle for the velvet rouge
spotted that K edp couple times at ross, but it was 70 bucks. seriously doubt ill find that at tjs... also, ive never seen any of those gift sets other than at full retailers, i would def grab that explorer set hiding in your footage.
Enjoyed the video, have not tried either of the K fragrances. EDP sounds like a safe reach scent that I have a ton of already, probably pass on picking that up. My last rack store pickup was Ben Sherman Icon. Very spice heavy scent on my skin. I somehow confused Icon for Signature...brain fart that day I guess. Have a great weekend!
My last rack store pick ups were at Ross, I got a 200ml bottle of Polo Red EDP for 59.99 and a 237 ml bottle of Polo Cologne Intense for 49.99, i’d say they were some great finds, I love them!
Great video!!! Your TJ Maxx has a lot more gift sets then mine currently. Hoping the stock em up soon. The K EDP is a great find as well. Keep up the great content 🫡💯🔥
I was at Marshal’s looking for bedsheets and saw that they had Mont Blanc Explorer and Versace Blue Dylan both for $59.99 so I did what any reasonable person would do and after choosing which to buy I bought both 😅. I also bought a Mont Blanc Individual for $19.99 that smells very very similar too Creed Santal Yes it’s a bit synthetic compared to creed but for the price you can’t beat that high end smell . Mont Blanc Individual actually came out before Creed Santal just for fun fact .
I have been to couple stores in the last days.. and now o understand why many people only talk about the discounters I only saw 2 or 3 things that eventually could pick it up.. but still more expensive than online.. Even the famous náutica voyage…19.99.. I did not see any 3am… any varvatos… Ferragamo only the F black for 29.99 (not bad) Also many times there is nothing on clearance.. I see why people give up on hunting for fragrances on rack stores
@@gerardgeorge I am happy that I got a bunch on fragrancebuy… else I would be worried of not finding much… I got unforgivable 75ml for 16.99 but returned as smell was gone in 2 hours.. not even skin scent… also I got love & luck already from fragrancebuy… so.. Let’s see if more things show up near the thanksgiving
Wouldn't say Velvet Rouge is a Toy Boy dupe or alternative bc they both came out in 2019. There are similarities between the 2 but Toy Boy has more freshness, is more watery than Velvet Rouge which as you mentioned more amber deep rich incensy vibes. Velvet Rouge is made by the same perfumer who did Le Labo Rose 31 and I have to say they smell very similar. Also this perfumer did By Kilians Roses on Ice and Velvet Rouge has that same rose accord. If you can pull off Toy Boy or Roses on Ice during the day, you can def pull off Velvet Rouge as a night scent.
tons so shit hit my rack stores this week. the xmas gift sets. And i saw some armani codes and spicebomb at Nordstrom rack. If i wasn't broke i'd probably have grabbed the armani. But truth is i'm just starting And i have like 10 other fragrances that i've picked out that are must buys before i start impulse buying rack finds that are not on the list. Also got decants coming today. can't wait. Oh and yesterday my Marshalls had three Toy Boy gif sets in the women's case. Never liked toy boy though. Has dylan blue too
Man what took u so long🤣🤣🤣u been told me you’ll be reviewing this soon. Got your hands full there huh. But yep on the frag. Most definitely a hidden gem. Good clean floral frag.
@@gerardgeorge there another Jason wu in tjmaxx I’ve seen. I think it’s the og and the one in this vid is a flanker. Same looking bottle different scent. It’s pretty good too. Plus ran into a Moschino toy 2. It’s the pink bear. Looked it up and it’s looking like it may also lean unisex especially in the dry down. I may go back n grab it. It’s a bubblegum frag is what they calling it but looks like the bubble gum is more prominent in the top note/initial spray. Dry down more rosy n musk is what I’m hearing.
Have you noticed that rack store fragrance prices have been going up? It feels like even just a year ago prices were a lot more calm, is the hobby's popularity just getting bigger and having a ripple effect? It's been disappointing lately, most of what I find now isn't good and some of the finds have been surprising. I saw a 100ml of Missoni Wave at a Ross for $80. A 30ml of Versace Man Eau Fraiche was $35. Bigger ones like Nordstrom Rack are pretty much only good for Tommy Bahama scents if you're into that, their selection has been awful and anything worth getting is severely overpriced. Maybe Christmas shopping and the new year will reset things a little, but the price creep and lack of quality has been noticeable.
But yeah, I almost never find anything I actually want anymore, and most of the time if I do find something it's significantly less expensive online. I think long gone are the days of finding a John Varvatos at TJ Maxx for $12 on clearance or a Bond no. 9 for $40.
Thanks
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@@gerardgeorge maybe co op with TJ maxx get some $$ free promo
Hey Gerard! Hope all is well my friend! Thank you for talking about K, I've been considering that one for quite a while now but havnt pulled the trigger on it so thank you!
Thanks Brian. Really nice scent. I gave it a full wear this week so will be in Monday’s weekly wears video.
@@gerardgeorge nice! I'll be looking for it!
Hey Gerard. I saw that Wu in my TJ too. I was thinking about picking it up for my wife. Thanks for the video.
My wife likes it a lot so yours may as well!
My last rack store pick up was Grapefruit and Sage.
How do you like it Robert? Would you compare it to anything? I tried it and thought it smelled like YSL Y EDP a bit.
I have never smelled YSL EDP. And I don't own anything that smells like it. I do have cool water intense and that bottle is almost empty (that's why I bought another Davidoff) but they smell nothing alike. I like Grapefruit and Sage alot. Great performance and very green on my skin.
Surprised there was stronger with you sets there, considering those bottles Havnt been at any retailers in years.
I was thinking the same thing Cole exactly.
My last Marshall’s pick up was Gunshot and Bourbon by Aubusson Reserve and already I got some compliments on how nice I smell!
Haven’t seen that one yet I don’t think RayRay sounds interesting!
@@gerardgeorge Only $12.99 for 4.2 oz. no box, but my doctor she said I smelled real nice when I went for routine check up!
When I picked up Dolce & Gabbana, K at the rack store a few months ago, it took me a while to figure out that it was the EDP and not the EDT. It's OK. After 3 hours I boost it with some Jimmy Choo, Urban Hero to give it the sweetness that it needs.
Interesting combo Roger! I like a bit of sweetness myself in a freshie.
My last rack store pick up was Versace Blue Jeans since a lot of people sing its praises. I was not impressed the opening is harsh piercing and spicy. The anise combined with the heavy citruses don't mesh well on my skin. Once I get to the mid it starts to settle a bit and the lavender starts to kick in I don't mind it. Probably will give it to my friends son. This is one of those frags for me I can't stand smelling up close, but in the air smells good.
I totally agree! A far better fragrance in its sillage and the air than smelling up close. I actually like it especially for the price.
Been waiting for a fragrance haul vid. Man the selections where you go be extensive. The rack stores where I am at does not have nearly as much awesome options. I haven't tried D&G edp. I know the EDT didn't do much for me. My last rack store haul I got Vince Camuto Homme which was a good freshie as well as a cheapie.
Jorge I agree. I still need to try Vince Camuto Homme.
Love your videos, I just got the original penguin premium blend, it was the 100ml and the shower gel pack for only 12-dollars at Burlington Thursday 3-nov
Thanks for watching Robert! Penguin has some great fragrances.
@@gerardgeorge and I’m still trying to find fragrance, study adding to my collection, thank you, keep making content, cause I will be watching them
@@robertowens2133 sounds good!
Last time i tried toyboy i wasn't ready for it yet.
My nose has matured a bit since then but i got a sample of intense cafe and wouldn't buy a full bottle of that either.
I do like the bottle for the velvet rouge
I like the bottle as well. What did you like/dislike about intense cafe?
Picked up Ben Sherman - Signature for under $20. Reminds me of TF Ombre Leather.
Exactly Steve. I actually did a giveaway of that one not to long ago on the channel.
Most def TF. It’s a good inexpensive alternative gem for sure.
spotted that K edp couple times at ross, but it was 70 bucks. seriously doubt ill find that at tjs... also, ive never seen any of those gift sets other than at full retailers, i would def grab that explorer set hiding in your footage.
I think I missed it!
Enjoyed the video, have not tried either of the K fragrances. EDP sounds like a safe reach scent that I have a ton of already, probably pass on picking that up. My last rack store pickup was Ben Sherman Icon. Very spice heavy scent on my skin. I somehow confused Icon for Signature...brain fart that day I guess. Have a great weekend!
Yes you’d be right Michael. I tried icon thought it was nice. Have a great weekend as well!
Nice pick ups love the video G stay motivated dream big 1 mill on the way
Let’s go!
That Facconable Riviera would have been a great cheapie pickup
That’s the first time I saw that one Branden. Might have to check back.
Great video G! Love the rack store videos bro! I personally like K EDP a lot! Way better than the edt.. solid fragrance.
I agree D I gave it a full wear this week and really enjoyed it. Thanks l!
My last rack store pick ups were at Ross, I got a 200ml bottle of Polo Red EDP for 59.99 and a 237 ml bottle of Polo Cologne Intense for 49.99, i’d say they were some great finds, I love them!
Kevin I saw those and they are both excellent and the best price of any discounter that I could find.
K EDP is solid
Can’t go wrong with it really
Great video!!! Your TJ Maxx has a lot more gift sets then mine currently. Hoping the stock em up soon. The K EDP is a great find as well. Keep up the great content 🫡💯🔥
I bet they will start getting them soon for the Christmas rush! Thanks D4G
I was at Marshal’s looking for bedsheets and saw that they had Mont Blanc Explorer and Versace Blue Dylan both for $59.99 so I did what any reasonable person would do and after choosing which to buy I bought both 😅. I also bought a Mont Blanc Individual for $19.99 that smells very very similar too Creed Santal Yes it’s a bit synthetic compared to creed but for the price you can’t beat that high end smell . Mont Blanc Individual actually came out before Creed Santal just for fun fact .
Can’t go wrong with any of those! I do love Individuel and yes you could argue creed cloned Mont Blanc!
I love K edp. My first designer at full retail. My bottle is almost empty. $64 all day long, now I an on the hunt
i luv the smell bruv the Fig milk... freshest😆
Yeah it’s pretty damn good. I gave it a full wear this week and really like it.
@@KhaiFirst absolutely
Fantastic review 👍.. like this kind of videos too .. finding new hidden gems , thanks
My man! Love doing them
Some of the reviewers have mentioned that K reminds them of Rochas L'Homme. Is that the scent you think it resembles?
I haven’t smelled rochas lhomme yet but I know many like that.
I have been to couple stores in the last days.. and now o understand why many people only talk about the discounters
I only saw 2 or 3 things that eventually could pick it up.. but still more expensive than online..
Even the famous náutica voyage…19.99..
I did not see any 3am… any varvatos… Ferragamo only the F black for 29.99 (not bad)
Also many times there is nothing on clearance.. I see why people give up on hunting for fragrances on rack stores
As we approach the holidays typically there is much more that pops up.
@@gerardgeorge I am happy that I got a bunch on fragrancebuy… else I would be worried of not finding much…
I got unforgivable 75ml for 16.99 but returned as smell was gone in 2 hours.. not even skin scent… also I got love & luck already from fragrancebuy… so..
Let’s see if more things show up near the thanksgiving
I have found missoni wave 3.4 for 31.99 on Marshall’s yesterday
It was behind a locked glass
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@@ismael85 great find! What do you think about it?
@@gerardgeorge I am going to try today
I was way too tired yesterday
Wouldn't say Velvet Rouge is a Toy Boy dupe or alternative bc they both came out in 2019. There are similarities between the 2 but Toy Boy has more freshness, is more watery than Velvet Rouge which as you mentioned more amber deep rich incensy vibes. Velvet Rouge is made by the same perfumer who did Le Labo Rose 31 and I have to say they smell very similar. Also this perfumer did By Kilians Roses on Ice and Velvet Rouge has that same rose accord. If you can pull off Toy Boy or Roses on Ice during the day, you can def pull off Velvet Rouge as a night scent.
Great observations Dexter I couldn’t agree more.
tons so shit hit my rack stores this week. the xmas gift sets. And i saw some armani codes and spicebomb at Nordstrom rack. If i wasn't broke i'd probably have grabbed the armani. But truth is i'm just starting And i have like 10 other fragrances that i've picked out that are must buys before i start impulse buying rack finds that are not on the list. Also got decants coming today. can't wait. Oh and yesterday my Marshalls had three Toy Boy gif sets in the women's case. Never liked toy boy though. Has dylan blue too
That’s smart to have a list. Stick to it!
So I’m assuming if you pick it up it’s a good choice?
Not always Donnie. I’ve grabbed some trash as well.
Great video!!
Thank you sir Thomas! 🙏🏼
Loewe reviews please.
Do you have a favorite?
I love K edp
Definitely an easy to love scent Christopher.
Man what took u so long🤣🤣🤣u been told me you’ll be reviewing this soon. Got your hands full there huh. But yep on the frag. Most definitely a hidden gem. Good clean floral frag.
Hahaha I know! Worth the wait
@@gerardgeorge there another Jason wu in tjmaxx I’ve seen. I think it’s the og and the one in this vid is a flanker. Same looking bottle different scent. It’s pretty good too. Plus ran into a Moschino toy 2. It’s the pink bear. Looked it up and it’s looking like it may also lean unisex especially in the dry down. I may go back n grab it. It’s a bubblegum frag is what they calling it but looks like the bubble gum is more prominent in the top note/initial spray. Dry down more rosy n musk is what I’m hearing.
@@raphael9197 they have two flankers I believe toy 2 which is a white bottle and toy 2 bubble gum. I’d be curious to try both.
Have you noticed that rack store fragrance prices have been going up? It feels like even just a year ago prices were a lot more calm, is the hobby's popularity just getting bigger and having a ripple effect? It's been disappointing lately, most of what I find now isn't good and some of the finds have been surprising. I saw a 100ml of Missoni Wave at a Ross for $80. A 30ml of Versace Man Eau Fraiche was $35. Bigger ones like Nordstrom Rack are pretty much only good for Tommy Bahama scents if you're into that, their selection has been awful and anything worth getting is severely overpriced.
Maybe Christmas shopping and the new year will reset things a little, but the price creep and lack of quality has been noticeable.
I’ve noticed Danny. Not sure where you are but here in the states inflation has a lot to do with the price increases. $80 for Missoni Wave is A LOT!
@@gerardgeorge I'm in Los Angeles, bud! I'm the rare LA native.
But yeah, I almost never find anything I actually want anymore, and most of the time if I do find something it's significantly less expensive online. I think long gone are the days of finding a John Varvatos at TJ Maxx for $12 on clearance or a Bond no. 9 for $40.
No need for a Toy Boy dupe, it's very affordable and worth the extra $20
I wouldn’t tend to agree. Still a nice frag for the price.
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Hi Umida! 🙏🏼
Jersey accent???
Dan
Boston Dan!