Hey Justin, you have 60k subscribers because we enjoy your opinion! Don't defend it, be it. You're authentic, charismatic and insightful. A breath of fresh air in a polluted space. Keep up the good work.
Love that you give props to Declaration! Original creations that have been around for awhile and still decently priced and yet are somehow still overlooked! You know what ? That would be a great video idea if you haven't done it already: a list of original fragrances from designer houses that have been around for a while but are still modern AND unique!
You just seem so honest and straightforward. I like how you stray away from the mainstream and instead shine the limelight on lesser known fragrances. I just recently got into fragrances and it's with your channel that I feel I've found the real fragrance community that discuss and share their opinions instead of pandering to the masses with what is the current hit or which fragrance are the best "panty droppers" thank you so much for sharing your timeless fragrances. I am currently searching for a fragrance that I can use as a signature fragrance so I will definitely be trying these out.
Great list. Finally tried Reflection this past year and really liked it. I gotta say, though, that Happyland makes a frag called Shadowland that is strikingly similar but with a bit more iris and extra darker tones. If you were ever into comics, I think of Reflection as Superman and Shadowland as the evil, Bizarro Superman. Definitely try it if you haven't. Still need to try out Timbuktu. Have heard great things about that one for a long time but it seems to be out of stock every time I think about it.
Хорошая подборка. В магазине несколько раз слушал Terre Hermes и Cartier Declaration. Не понимал почему людям так они нравятся. Решил заказать отливанты, разносил. Terre Hermes быстро зауважал. А вот с Declaration никак не мог подружиться. Нота тмина не давала сделать это. Но, спустя время, мой мозг просто перестал слышать эту ноту. И теперь это один из лучших ароматов для меня. В магазине мне консультант сказал, что Declaration и Terre Hermes чем-то похожи. Я думал про себя: "Как? Это совершенно разные ароматы!" Дома решил послушать (понюхать) их параллельно. И действительно, много схожего. Красивая классика. Fahrenheit Dior первый раз услышал, когда учился в школе, в 90-е годы. Одноклассник дал мне его понюхать. Потом у меня нос так долго и приятно пах. Это была революция для меня, потому что я ничего до этого приятней не нюхал. Ganymede для меня звучит стоматологическим кабинетом, йодом, фотопленкой, глянцевым журналом. Не плохой аромат. Мало тестировал. Но у него такая сладкая и долгая база, что начинает сверлить мозг) Все остальное я не пробовал, но много слышал и читал хорошего.
I was wearing Fahrenheit in the early 90’s during my initial fragrance journey. When I got back on my fragrance a few years ago, I had to have it in my collection. It’s unique, classic, distinctive, and I love it.
Got around to Ganymede and objectively don't get why anybody would be interested in an overdose of habanolide in their fragrance. But I do agree with you that we are now seeing brands try to get their way into habanolide-filled fragrances, best example is Matiere Premiere's 2022 release Crystan Saffron which is mainly just saffron & habanolide. Bisch successfully managed to bring depth to Ganymede and Guichard did the same with Crystal Saffron. I think Ingredients 07/2012 from Maison Crivelli does something similar, but that one is largely built on akigalawood. Will say that I appreciate you putting me onto MAB though since I sampled the entire brand and Encelade landed 7th on my 2022 list. Looking forward to getting a bottle of that once some sort of a deal pops up at an official stockist. If we're looking to just include scents that aren't the most popular, but from successful brands: Initio's Blessed Baraka (great winter dumb-reach), Xerjoff's Tony Iommi (it's been booming, but will likely go far higher), Kilian's Back to Black (just like Straight to Heaven, an inbetweener in terms of popularity/visibility), Amouage's Overture (everyone knows Reflection, Jubilation, Interlude). 5th I'd also either include Royal Oud or maybe Nefs which does price people out tbf. For women, I'd say Initio's Musk Therapy, Atelier des Ors' Lune Feline, Xerjoff's La Capitale, BDK's Gris Charnel (still early on this), and Kayali's Vanilla 28 (brand that is gaining recognition fast).
This list is a cheat code. I'm turning 44 within the next few months and I'm looking for a more timeless collection. Some of these I already have. Great video!
I just got a sample of Timbuktu: I get an very clean smelling soapy scent, I get Vetiver, very hidden incense. I really would like to smell the green mango, but I don't get it (maybe later, when I smelled it more often). But I really, really like it and I think I will buy a bottle of it.
Ganymede no Question is no Doubt deserves to be on this list I'm a collector and I've been very lucky and fortunate enough to be able to get my nose on a ton of the newest and the best niche and designer available and Ganymede has been my most truly stand almost alone MASTERPIECE scent that when I wear that I've not gotten as many WTF" you wearing since I first put on aventus years ago when it very first was sold in Boston I was one of the first customers to have Gotten it in my erea and it was a total HIt"" but Ganymede has had the same reaction for me...
Houbignant Boise mystique is very close to the feeling of Creeds Royal oud. The quality is just as good and I’d dare say one could pick one or the other if someone was interested in buying royal oud. It’s fresh a bit greener in the start and the oud is replaced with a faint incense which is where the comparison to royal oud is most noticeable and the bottle is absolutely gorgeous. One of the nicest in my collection give it a try.
Hey, I took your referral and got a discovery set from "ARGOS" primarily because of Triumph of Bacchus, which I'm glad I did. It smells fantastic, and I'm working my way down the line on the other 7. But I can only do one a day because my senses need help to differentiate if I smell too many in a short time. But thanks for the referral. Love the content.
Hey, Justin - Declaration? All I get is body odour. It could be a part of Secretions Manifique. I guess it’s the Cardamom. Meanwhile, how about testing scents when tried alone and then in concert with something juxtaposed - Say, an Oud fragrance after something blue? The effect on the pallet is noticeable and can change our perceptions…
Cartier... Bitter orange, cardamom, cumin.... Woah sign my up! I think it was cumin they removed from the initial batch of LNDL but people didn't like it at the time so they reformulated it to lean more on lavender than caraway and took the cumin out. I've missed that spicy-powdery scent. You've turned me onto Cartier.
Happy New Year Justin. I agree with you about Royal Oud, a very recent discovery of mine. I had somehow discounted it for years before getting a sample in December. One sniff later and that was it. Thankfully I've been able to order a 50ml decant at a fraction of the price. I'm not bothered that I won't have the original presentation. Its what inside that counts. I was able to pick up Dior Ambre Nuit and YSL Tuxedo the same way. All part of maximising my collection whilst keeping expenditure as low as possible. I'm still not on board with Fahrenheit or Ganymede though. 🙊🙊🙊
Another great list, always love learning about these frags from you my friend. Recently ordered a 10 ml of Bois Imperiale based on your recommendation, can't wait to try it. Ganymede light lol.
I agree with almoust 100% i do think that we have almoust Same Taste but with Dior Fahrenheit i cant stand it 🤦🏼♂️ maybe i need to get them another shot Thanks man for all the tips and all of that Top Notch
Reflection Man is my favourite in this whole list. Loved my sample and until I can cop a bottle, I may buy a bigger sample of it. Declaration is ok, but its not enough to get me to buy it. L'Envol on the other hand, is my favourite Cartier to date. I recall smelling Fahrenheit years ago and it does have that petrol like smell, but it wasn't bad. I may try Ganymeade in the future, as well as Straight to Heaven
Great Video, totally agree about Declaration though I prefer L'homme Ideal Intense. Straight to Heaven is unique, it is beast mode too. Terre D'Hermes is amazing. Fahrenheit is my absolute favorite from the house, I don't think they even came close before or after flankers included. Royal Oud I never gave it a full wearing, and my personal favorite from Creed so far is Bois Du Portugal. I don't recall smelling Interlude, I never cared for JPG perfumes, but to me Beach Hut Man Jubilation XXV, Bracken Man, and Royal Tobacco (weird and cloying as it is) are my favorites probably in that order. Timbuktu, Gynamide and Chergui I haven't seen in Dubai. Never smelled Oligarch, but my favorite Rojas are Danger and Scandal. To my mind Ricci Club, Halfeti Leather and Bois Marocain could be in this category.
Love Ganymede and B683, the B683 Extrait smells a little weird on my skin but it's amazing! Still need to try Encelade and there's a rumor of a Ganymede Extrait 🤞Agree with all the fragrances of this list, thank you JC!!!
If you “exclude associations” then everything is timeless? I think woody scents, incense, citrus tend to be tight or as timeless more because associations to those things tend to be more broad and timeless themselves.
And again... just awesome choices you made for this vid Justin! Eventough it's a top 10 video, you managed to keep it real, unique and normal. Not like most TH-camrs who are only giving us the same perfumes over and over again.
J C, Hello & happy 2023! Another yr in the land of the living my fragrant compadre. : > ) WOW! I see we are very similar in taste here. 1. Royal Oud!(2014 bottle) 2. Chergui(Original formula) 3. Terre D'Hermes, 4. Straight2Heaven 5. Oligarch 6. Timbuktu(original formula) 7. Reflection man(Original formula) Checks ✔ f or all -------------------------------------------------- In future, other fragheads will be doing reviews such as yours, saying *2nd Soul one the classics, deep rich, smooth & dark. Hahaha! The other two are nice with hard work & thought put into frags ingredients, bottle and package presentatio., but yours is the best in my humble opinion. Thanks for list! It let's me the nose Knows good stuff. A2!
Great pics I really would of liked your 2nd soul fragrance talk about a timeless classic my only gripe is that is a limited run pls brother don’t ever stop making it ✌️❤️
Hello Justin, how are you? Great job! Great list! I have been digging you for at least 4 years...there is a reason for that. Stay safe brother and hi to Grace
Cartier Declaration is still one of my favourite fragrances, almost my signature scent. Have you tried the parfum? It's brilliant as well, richer and more leathery. The cumin / caraway spice is slightly toned dowm.
Agree with most in the list,,, Fahrenheit was very special but for me a classier violet leaf fragrance is Amouage Portrayal man,,, I personally dont get reflection man as being so hyped. Its an ok fragrance, mass appealing, very designer kind of vibe about it. To my nose Amouage have much better. Lastly, have not yet smelt Ganymede but i will get around to it someday, it has a huge following and is hyped on many channels.
I got a free sample of Ganymede when I made another purchase from somebody, and I need to revisit it. I remember thinking it wasn't horrible... And I might have had the possibility of liking it? It's been a little bit, so I want to revisit it and see what I think now.
Love these pics I'm with you on these though for me Amuauge enclave , and M7 oud absolute would replace a few on this list, but nontheless loving the content....and 2nd soul, seriously that thing is a banger. Worn it 4 times already .
Hey bro...Happy New Year...blessings to you and the family. It's been a while since I've viewed your content nor connected with you on YT or IG, however, great content as usual. I totally agree with your vote on STH by Kilian. This was my first ever niche acquisition back in 2009, it has among other great aspects, sentimental value for me. It's what started off my Niche journey and I haven't looked back since. Keep up the good work brother 🙏.
Hey a question: what’s the building behind you in your backdrop ? Once I’m able to know I feel like I can watch your videos in peace lol. Office building ? Mix use ? Do tell lol
I’ve had a sample of declaration for a few months. I might test it out this evening. Also, straight to heaven and moonlight in heaven are ones I want to get sampled. Both are very interesting scents.
It’s cash rules everything around me lol but I got it.. I see everyone is on the creed wave but I’ve yet to see someone put green Irish tweed in their top ten .. I must say that was the best 400 I spent on a fragrance
I know how it goes. It’s still a reference though. Green Irish Tweed has been loved for a long time. Unfortunately you overpaid for it. Coulda got it cheaper on the discounters. But I’m glad you dig it.
Masterpiece is a bit overused and overhyped in the English speaking world. Let us explain: back in ye olden days when men still performed artisan crafts in their own little workshops. They were the masters and they had apprentices. Apprentices began with menial labour and slowly built their skills until one day they had to show that they could perform as good as their master. To show that, they made their masterpiece. It shows that they are a master too. It marks the beginning, not the pinnacle of their "career".
You know these fragrances are blended by perfumers that have slowly mastered their craft too, right? Perfumery is the crossroad of an artistic vision and scientific application.
Sauvage BDC Prada Luna rossa Nautica voyage curve Gucci made to measure jpg fleur DU male Versace dreamer encelade and Ganymede are more masterful than anything on this list
If I were to only be allowed to wear 1 fragrance for the rest of the year it would be Eau de Cartier or 1 Million (the original) or T’erre de hermés (the original)
@@stayfreshproductions no disrespect meant, it just seemed odd that you alluded a subject attachment was an arbitrary defense early in the video. That’s all, keep on with your fragrance journey in the peace we all seek to find and good day to sir.
Like your channel 🎉your recommendations are always something to trust since you are always faithful to your real favs (Cartier Declaration forever 😎) So many influencers with hundreds of"all time favs" varies each time, they are not that trustworthy for me.
16:04 I wonder if you tried bois imperial by Essential Parfums? Some said it's like alpha version of Ganymede. Created by this same perfumer. Wonder whats your oppinion about it.
It certainly resembles Ganymede, but they're sufficiently different to warrant owning both. I personally think Ganymede is more refined, but Bois Imperial is more mainstream, more accessible.
Declaration has a very unique personality, yea it’s “balls” 😂. On Hermes My vote goes for the Parrum version , original too much of an assault on my nostrils
@@josephbaggettjr3493 😂😂 i mean something that doesn’t have such a mature profile… I like a lot of the things recommended in his videos but I just can’t relate to them
@Juoley that would be hard because young people are fad driven. However I would also be interested in Justin predicting the future and telling us which new releases will be around 10 or more years from now!
I really need to get my nose/hands on Declaration. One of the few classics I've never sniffed (or accidentally without knowing). Terre D'Hermes on the other hand, I respect but just can't stand. This thing is so aggressive to me. Just like smothering my face in bitter oranges, lol. Fantastic list, still. 👍
Попробовав Cartier Declaration, не спешите с выводами. Он мне не нравился какое-то время из-за ноты тмина (с детства не люблю хлеб с тмином). Я подходил, подходил, подходил и, спустя время, я понял, что это шикарный аромат. Мой мозг начинал игнорировать тмин, теперь я его чувствую только первые минуты, а потом красота.
Hey Justin, you have 60k subscribers because we enjoy your opinion! Don't defend it, be it. You're authentic, charismatic and insightful. A breath of fresh air in a polluted space. Keep up the good work.
I couldn't agree more man! Well said. ✌️
Big facts well said
60k subs is nice but viewers are just as important so be sure to share these videos to help Justin out!
Thank you!
He is really good at his reviews!
Love that you give props to Declaration! Original creations that have been around for awhile and still decently priced and yet are somehow still overlooked! You know what ? That would be a great video idea if you haven't done it already: a list of original fragrances from designer houses that have been around for a while but are still modern AND unique!
Thanks for the suggestion!!
As soon as you said that Oligarch may be coming back I lit up with joy. I’m beyond excited to finally get a whiff of that fragrance.
Tried Declaration and I was blown away. There's just something classy about it. Can't wait to get my hand on a bottle.
"Reflection Man" is an iconic fragrance. It's intoxicating. Glad I have it as well as the "45" extrait.
You just seem so honest and straightforward. I like how you stray away from the mainstream and instead shine the limelight on lesser known fragrances. I just recently got into fragrances and it's with your channel that I feel I've found the real fragrance community that discuss and share their opinions instead of pandering to the masses with what is the current hit or which fragrance are the best "panty droppers" thank you so much for sharing your timeless fragrances. I am currently searching for a fragrance that I can use as a signature fragrance so I will definitely be trying these out.
Thank you so much. 🙏🏾
Great list. Finally tried Reflection this past year and really liked it. I gotta say, though, that Happyland makes a frag called Shadowland that is strikingly similar but with a bit more iris and extra darker tones. If you were ever into comics, I think of Reflection as Superman and Shadowland as the evil, Bizarro Superman. Definitely try it if you haven't.
Still need to try out Timbuktu. Have heard great things about that one for a long time but it seems to be out of stock every time I think about it.
Хорошая подборка. В магазине несколько раз слушал Terre Hermes и Cartier Declaration. Не понимал почему людям так они нравятся. Решил заказать отливанты, разносил. Terre Hermes быстро зауважал. А вот с Declaration никак не мог подружиться. Нота тмина не давала сделать это. Но, спустя время, мой мозг просто перестал слышать эту ноту. И теперь это один из лучших ароматов для меня. В магазине мне консультант сказал, что Declaration и Terre Hermes чем-то похожи. Я думал про себя: "Как? Это совершенно разные ароматы!" Дома решил послушать (понюхать) их параллельно. И действительно, много схожего. Красивая классика.
Fahrenheit Dior первый раз услышал, когда учился в школе, в 90-е годы. Одноклассник дал мне его понюхать. Потом у меня нос так долго и приятно пах. Это была революция для меня, потому что я ничего до этого приятней не нюхал.
Ganymede для меня звучит стоматологическим кабинетом, йодом, фотопленкой, глянцевым журналом. Не плохой аромат. Мало тестировал. Но у него такая сладкая и долгая база, что начинает сверлить мозг)
Все остальное я не пробовал, но много слышал и читал хорошего.
I wore Timbuktu yesterday after not using it for awhile. I forgot how nice it was and longevity is great for a work day.
You’ve got the most thorough and well-organized reviews. And I watch a lot! Here’s to 100,000+
Thank you John!
I think that with straight to heaven, it’s beauty is all in the dry down for me
I was wearing Fahrenheit in the early 90’s during my initial fragrance journey. When I got back on my fragrance a few years ago, I had to have it in my collection. It’s unique, classic, distinctive, and I love it.
Cartier Declaration is my most reserved fragrance. Very classy!
Got around to Ganymede and objectively don't get why anybody would be interested in an overdose of habanolide in their fragrance. But I do agree with you that we are now seeing brands try to get their way into habanolide-filled fragrances, best example is Matiere Premiere's 2022 release Crystan Saffron which is mainly just saffron & habanolide. Bisch successfully managed to bring depth to Ganymede and Guichard did the same with Crystal Saffron. I think Ingredients 07/2012 from Maison Crivelli does something similar, but that one is largely built on akigalawood. Will say that I appreciate you putting me onto MAB though since I sampled the entire brand and Encelade landed 7th on my 2022 list. Looking forward to getting a bottle of that once some sort of a deal pops up at an official stockist.
If we're looking to just include scents that aren't the most popular, but from successful brands: Initio's Blessed Baraka (great winter dumb-reach), Xerjoff's Tony Iommi (it's been booming, but will likely go far higher), Kilian's Back to Black (just like Straight to Heaven, an inbetweener in terms of popularity/visibility), Amouage's Overture (everyone knows Reflection, Jubilation, Interlude). 5th I'd also either include Royal Oud or maybe Nefs which does price people out tbf.
For women, I'd say Initio's Musk Therapy, Atelier des Ors' Lune Feline, Xerjoff's La Capitale, BDK's Gris Charnel (still early on this), and Kayali's Vanilla 28 (brand that is gaining recognition fast).
I think there's a shortage of habanolide now
I’ve purchased Ganymede after watching ur videos and now I wear it the most compared to other fragrances that I owe.
You put me on to Guerlain L'Homme Ideal Intense and it vaulted itself to the top of my list. Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoy it!
This list is a cheat code. I'm turning 44 within the next few months and I'm looking for a more timeless collection. Some of these I already have. Great video!
Thank you!! I hope you can check them out.
I just got a sample of Timbuktu: I get an very clean smelling soapy scent, I get Vetiver, very hidden incense. I really would like to smell the green mango, but I don't get it (maybe later, when I smelled it more often). But I really, really like it and I think I will buy a bottle of it.
Yes Ganymede all the way . I ❤❤ it my daughter rocks it too. Was a fathers day gift from my daughter.
Ganymede no Question is no Doubt deserves to be on this list I'm a collector and I've been very lucky and fortunate enough to be able to get my nose on a ton of the newest and the best niche and designer available and Ganymede has been my most truly stand almost alone MASTERPIECE scent that when I wear that I've not gotten as many WTF" you wearing since I first put on aventus years ago when it very first was sold in Boston I was one of the first customers to have Gotten it in my erea and it was a total HIt"" but Ganymede has had the same reaction for me...
Great video thank you for your valued insight, I will definitely get a sample of Serge Lutens Chergui.
Please do!
I would be so happy if Oligarch comes back!! That is my #1 Holy Grail fragrance. I will be first in line to pick it up once it’s back.
You threw me for a loop on a few of those. Fahrenheit? Declaration? Nice!! Didn’t see those coming!
Oh yeah! :)
Finally got a bottle of oligarch. Wasn’t cheap but I love it.
Ganymede is my signature scent and i really think its your best recommendation to date
Fahrenheit had a few bottles from the early 2000s I'm definitely going to get a bottle of straight to Heaven
Great video with some great choices in there and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day
Houbignant Boise mystique is very close to the feeling of Creeds Royal oud. The quality is just as good and I’d dare say one could pick one or the other if someone was interested in buying royal oud. It’s fresh a bit greener in the start and the oud is replaced with a faint incense which is where the comparison to royal oud is most noticeable and the bottle is absolutely gorgeous. One of the nicest in my collection give it a try.
Thanks for this new video Mr.Justin.
Hey, I took your referral and got a discovery set from "ARGOS" primarily because of Triumph of Bacchus, which I'm glad I did. It smells fantastic, and I'm working my way down the line on the other 7. But I can only do one a day because my senses need help to differentiate if I smell too many in a short time. But thanks for the referral. Love the content.
Happy to hear it! Thank you.
Hey, Justin - Declaration? All I get is body odour. It could be a part of Secretions Manifique. I guess it’s the Cardamom. Meanwhile, how about testing scents when tried alone and then in concert with something juxtaposed - Say, an Oud fragrance after something blue? The effect on the pallet is noticeable and can change our perceptions…
Absolute monster list, especially happy Ganymede was listed. 🔥🔥
Oligarch definitely reminds me of terre
Cartier... Bitter orange, cardamom, cumin.... Woah sign my up! I think it was cumin they removed from the initial batch of LNDL but people didn't like it at the time so they reformulated it to lean more on lavender than caraway and took the cumin out. I've missed that spicy-powdery scent. You've turned me onto Cartier.
Happy New Year Justin. I agree with you about Royal Oud, a very recent discovery of mine. I had somehow discounted it for years before getting a sample in December. One sniff later and that was it. Thankfully I've been able to order a 50ml decant at a fraction of the price. I'm not bothered that I won't have the original presentation. Its what inside that counts. I was able to pick up Dior Ambre Nuit and YSL Tuxedo the same way. All part of maximising my collection whilst keeping expenditure as low as possible. I'm still not on board with Fahrenheit or Ganymede though. 🙊🙊🙊
Another great list, always love learning about these frags from you my friend. Recently ordered a 10 ml of Bois Imperiale based on your recommendation, can't wait to try it. Ganymede light lol.
Dope top 10👍🏾👍🏾💯💯
I agree with almoust 100% i do think that we have almoust Same Taste but with Dior Fahrenheit i cant stand it 🤦🏼♂️ maybe i need to get them another shot
Thanks man for all the tips and all of that
Top Notch
Vetiver and cedar with TDH are so forward on my skin. Redwood forests and board rooms.
Reflection Man is my favourite in this whole list. Loved my sample and until I can cop a bottle, I may buy a bigger sample of it. Declaration is ok, but its not enough to get me to buy it. L'Envol on the other hand, is my favourite Cartier to date. I recall smelling Fahrenheit years ago and it does have that petrol like smell, but it wasn't bad.
I may try Ganymeade in the future, as well as Straight to Heaven
Cartier Roadster is too very good 😊
Yes!
Great Video, totally agree about Declaration though I prefer L'homme Ideal Intense. Straight to Heaven is unique, it is beast mode too. Terre D'Hermes is amazing. Fahrenheit is my absolute favorite from the house, I don't think they even came close before or after flankers included. Royal Oud I never gave it a full wearing, and my personal favorite from Creed so far is Bois Du Portugal. I don't recall smelling Interlude, I never cared for JPG perfumes, but to me Beach Hut Man Jubilation XXV, Bracken Man, and Royal Tobacco (weird and cloying as it is) are my favorites probably in that order. Timbuktu, Gynamide and Chergui I haven't seen in Dubai. Never smelled Oligarch, but my favorite Rojas are Danger and Scandal. To my mind Ricci Club, Halfeti Leather and Bois Marocain could be in this category.
I'll say it a thousands more times: Hands down the best content always...Keep em coming J "THUMBS UP"🥊🔔
Thank you bro 🙏🏾
Love Ganymede and B683, the B683 Extrait smells a little weird on my skin but it's amazing! Still need to try Encelade and there's a rumor of a Ganymede Extrait 🤞Agree with all the fragrances of this list, thank you JC!!!
If you “exclude associations” then everything is timeless?
I think woody scents, incense, citrus tend to be tight or as timeless more because associations to those things tend to be more broad and timeless themselves.
And again... just awesome choices you made for this vid Justin! Eventough it's a top 10 video, you managed to keep it real, unique and normal. Not like most TH-camrs who are only giving us the same perfumes over and over again.
Thank you!
HNY. Thanks for this great list. Specifically Kilian, Hermès and Cartier.
Great choices. I’m ready for Oligarch to return under a new name!
J C,
Hello & happy 2023! Another yr in the land of the living my fragrant compadre. : > )
WOW! I see we are very similar in taste here.
1. Royal Oud!(2014 bottle)
2. Chergui(Original formula)
3. Terre D'Hermes,
4. Straight2Heaven
5. Oligarch
6. Timbuktu(original formula)
7. Reflection man(Original formula)
Checks ✔ f or all
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In future, other fragheads will be doing reviews such as yours, saying *2nd Soul one the classics, deep rich, smooth & dark. Hahaha! The other two are nice with hard work & thought put into frags ingredients, bottle and package presentatio., but yours is the best in my humble opinion.
Thanks for list! It let's me the nose Knows good stuff. A2!
Thank you so much A2!
Love the seriousness of the vid and then those lil silly parts, horse in the crowd with a giggle hehe. Great pics :)
Thank you 😁
Amazing fragrances you presented!! All classy fragrances will buy one after finishing another one! Keep going mate!!
Thank you!
Just tried Reflection Man and love it. Smells like a much smoother version of PDM Pegasus to my nose.
PDM frags all seem to be overpiced clones
Ever since I heard you talk about it a couple years ago, I've been wanting to try Ganymede and dammit ima try it this year lol.
Straight to heaven smell very natrual, just amazing
Your voice is so claming bro, love it. Keep up the good work =)
Thank you 🙏🏾
Reflection Man reminds me of Twilly (which is much cheaper). With you on Oligarch too - it's an masterpiece with no similarity to Terre D'Hermes.
Great pics I really would of liked your 2nd soul fragrance talk about a timeless classic my only gripe is that is a limited run pls brother don’t ever stop making it ✌️❤️
Thank you bro
Kilian straight to heaven is very similar to Musc Raviger and if you want to look up Ursa. I have them all, they are sooo good 😊
Ursa is sublime, but you have to let it get past the barnyard phase, then it is just incredible. I've never known such a warm, comforting patchouli.
You got the old Timbuktu, its amazing. The new is a very weak version of Encre Noire.
Wow. That's sad to hear.
Video released 4 mins ago. Video is 17 mins long. Here is my full review - Amazing video, from start to finish. 10/10.
Hello Justin, how are you? Great job! Great list! I have been digging you for at least 4 years...there is a reason for that. Stay safe brother and hi to Grace
Thank you Greg!! Truly.
Love your videos! However sweet god line the top and bottom light up on the dresser lol.
Thanks for the tip
Cartier Declaration is still one of my favourite fragrances, almost my signature scent. Have you tried the parfum? It's brilliant as well, richer and more leathery. The cumin / caraway spice is slightly toned dowm.
I have the Parfum and love it.
@@stayfreshproductions That's awesome! It's a really classy fragrance, slightly old school but still has a modern feel.
Another fantastic video. I’ve made a list for 2023. This is helpful because I’m done with buying basic fragrances.
Glad it was helpful!
Agree with most in the list,,, Fahrenheit was very special but for me a classier violet leaf fragrance is Amouage Portrayal man,,, I personally dont get reflection man as being so hyped. Its an ok fragrance, mass appealing, very designer kind of vibe about it. To my nose Amouage have much better. Lastly, have not yet smelt Ganymede but i will get around to it someday, it has a huge following and is hyped on many channels.
I definitely recommend sampling Ganymede sometime.
I got a free sample of Ganymede when I made another purchase from somebody, and I need to revisit it. I remember thinking it wasn't horrible... And I might have had the possibility of liking it? It's been a little bit, so I want to revisit it and see what I think now.
Please revisit it, and make sure not to just smell it up close! :)
Another great video Brother
Much appreciated
Love these pics I'm with you on these though for me Amuauge enclave , and M7 oud absolute would replace a few on this list, but nontheless loving the content....and 2nd soul, seriously that thing is a banger. Worn it 4 times already .
Thank you David!
Hey bro...Happy New Year...blessings to you and the family. It's been a while since I've viewed your content nor connected with you on YT or IG, however, great content as usual. I totally agree with your vote on STH by Kilian. This was my first ever niche acquisition back in 2009, it has among other great aspects, sentimental value for me. It's what started off my Niche journey and I haven't looked back since. Keep up the good work brother 🙏.
Welcome back brother, thank you.
Stay Fresh Productions Baby!!!
Great content as usual. 🙏🏿🙏🏿
Declaration is my SOTD
Hey a question: what’s the building behind you in your backdrop ? Once I’m able to know I feel like I can watch your videos in peace lol. Office building ? Mix use ? Do tell lol
It's an office building.
I’ve had a sample of declaration for a few months. I might test it out this evening.
Also, straight to heaven and moonlight in heaven are ones I want to get sampled. Both are very interesting scents.
Yo Justin! Have you ever smelled or owned Bvlgari Pour Homme? In my 40+ collection, it’s easily in my top 3. It’s practically unmentioned on TH-cam.
I’ve definitely smelled it but I’m not very familiar with it! So glad you like it.
Great choices my man"
Thank you John
A list from soul, after a while.
You just listed set of perfumes that synonymous with grandpa's smell (except STH) . Good taste i guess?
Thanks for sharing your opinion.
May I ask where you got that cologne shelf with the lights from? Do you have a link?
I bought shelf is from Ikea, and the lights are from Home Depot
Justin, have you tried Reflection 45? I would really like to hear your opinion on it.
I have a decant, need to revisit it.
Much success! God bless!
It’s cash rules everything around me lol but I got it.. I see everyone is on the creed wave but I’ve yet to see someone put green Irish tweed in their top ten .. I must say that was the best 400 I spent on a fragrance
I know how it goes. It’s still a reference though.
Green Irish Tweed has been loved for a long time. Unfortunately you overpaid for it. Coulda got it cheaper on the discounters. But I’m glad you dig it.
GiT 2015 is incredible. GiT 2020 onwards is meh.
@@stayfreshproductions I’m not a big fan of discounters , too many fakes out there.. I mean it was a tad bit pricey but I loved the scent
Try Xerjoff Naxos Please!!!!
I have!
I know it’s off topic but bro should’ve been at 100K subs like yesterday!
Thank you bro!
Masterpiece is a bit overused and overhyped in the English speaking world. Let us explain: back in ye olden days when men still performed artisan crafts in their own little workshops. They were the masters and they had apprentices. Apprentices began with menial labour and slowly built their skills until one day they had to show that they could perform as good as their master. To show that, they made their masterpiece. It shows that they are a master too. It marks the beginning, not the pinnacle of their "career".
Wow...what a nice explanation...
Nobody cares
You know these fragrances are blended by perfumers that have slowly mastered their craft too, right? Perfumery is the crossroad of an artistic vision and scientific application.
Problem is people correlate masterpiece with price point or brand name most the fragrances on this list aren't masterpieces at all
Sauvage BDC Prada Luna rossa Nautica voyage curve Gucci made to measure jpg fleur DU male Versace dreamer encelade and Ganymede are more masterful than anything on this list
Bro ive seen you talk about so many different brands, but never seen u check out arabian oud🧐
Still need to try them.
If I were to only be allowed to wear 1 fragrance for the rest of the year it would be Eau de Cartier or 1 Million (the original) or T’erre de hermés (the original)
“It’s way more special than that.” That sounds like a possibly arbitrary argument or defense.
Not arbitrary, just subjective.
@@stayfreshproductions no disrespect meant, it just seemed odd that you alluded a subject attachment was an arbitrary defense early in the video. That’s all, keep on with your fragrance journey in the peace we all seek to find and good day to sir.
They may be masterpieces, but some are definitely not easy to wear *cough* Straight to Heaven *cough* Ganymede *cough* Fahrenheit.
Like your channel 🎉your recommendations are always something to trust since you are always faithful to your real favs (Cartier Declaration forever 😎) So many influencers with hundreds of"all time favs" varies each time, they are not that trustworthy for me.
Thank you!
16:04 I wonder if you tried bois imperial by Essential Parfums? Some said it's like alpha version of Ganymede. Created by this same perfumer. Wonder whats your oppinion about it.
I have it and have spoken about it several times in my videos. It’s very nice.
@@stayfreshproductions I need to Look up for those video. Thank You!
LOL I even watched some of them latly and I don't know how I forgot about it.
It certainly resembles Ganymede, but they're sufficiently different to warrant owning both. I personally think Ganymede is more refined, but Bois Imperial is more mainstream, more accessible.
Declaration has a very unique personality, yea it’s “balls” 😂. On Hermes My vote goes for the Parrum version , original too much of an assault on my nostrils
Have you…smelled “balls”…?
Can you recommend something for younger people please!!!
I recommend you grow up! Just kidding. Can you be more specific because everything he recommended works for young people.
@@josephbaggettjr3493 😂😂 i mean something that doesn’t have such a mature profile… I like a lot of the things recommended in his videos but I just can’t relate to them
@Juoley that would be hard because young people are fad driven. However I would also be interested in Justin predicting the future and telling us which new releases will be around 10 or more years from now!
All I can say is where what you love! If you like what I've recommended, wear it. :)
I really need to get my nose/hands on Declaration. One of the few classics I've never sniffed (or accidentally without knowing). Terre D'Hermes on the other hand, I respect but just can't stand. This thing is so aggressive to me. Just like smothering my face in bitter oranges, lol. Fantastic list, still. 👍
Попробовав Cartier Declaration, не спешите с выводами. Он мне не нравился какое-то время из-за ноты тмина (с детства не люблю хлеб с тмином). Я подходил, подходил, подходил и, спустя время, я понял, что это шикарный аромат. Мой мозг начинал игнорировать тмин, теперь я его чувствую только первые минуты, а потом красота.
Chergui does not work on most men.
Interesting…have you smelled it on most men?
@@stayfreshproductions 😄No. Speaking for the small subset that I have smelled it on.
Justin my man im going nuts lol please tell me you know a fragrance with a play-dough vibe my wife is driving me nuts thanks bro
Try a sample of Tonka Imperiale by Guerlain
Or Ambre Precieux my daughter says it smells like play dough.
@@porousdumasia3256 thank you
@@kez850 thanks
Dior Homme Intense
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Ganymede smells like dental office
Well that’s how I want my dental office to smell
What's good JC! Can you recommend an affordable MFK Grand Soir alternative?
Hmm...have you tried Grand Soir?
@@stayfreshproductions yess 😻