Platinum Egoiste is such a great scent, it has so much nuance. One spray and it starts with this sporty, fresh scent, then the dry down is this warm citrus/woody smell. I cannot tell you how many times I have received comments on it. I agree with you it's any time everyday wearable scent--great picks!
Most complimented of Dracdoc - 1fst edition (2012) 10)Dior Homme Intense 9) Platinum Egoiste - Chanel 8) Musc Ravageur - Frederic Malle 7) Le maLe 6) Green Irish Tweed - Creed 5) Body Kouros - YSL 4) Acqua Di Gio 3) The one - Dolce Gabbana 2) Allure Homme Edition Blanche 1) Reserve for Men - EXpress
This was the best fragrance/Top-10-list that I've seen so far! You put just the right amount of details into every description of a scent! Really informative and helpful, perfect presentation! :) Keep it up man!
This video has to be your best to date. I really appreciate the time you took to make your choices and describing what you were wearing when receiving the compliments.
Was happy to see L'eau D'Issey pour homme get some love....I also like Burberry weekend a LOT for casual use in the spring and summer..Plus it is very inexpensive.
Yah, most are summer frags or ones that tend to do better in the winter. It's easier in general to be smelled in the summer than winter (heat, less layers of clothes, more situations to smell) So it doesn't surprise me now that I look back on it.
Ah good point about suites. I'm glad you mentioned that during your review. Presenting oneself well really makes the difference. I like your personal stories and applications with each fragrance. Great list. All of these seem reasonable. I also like the alternatives you present.
glad there's other guys out there that love cologne as much as i do. by the way, you're a very well spoken man. my colognes of choice are Tommy Bahama Man, Lacoste Red and Drakkar Noir
i love your confidence- i love a man who wears cologne - shows you like to groom, be clean and fresh and have the intelligence to explore something new x Chantelle x
Dradoc you are so right on designer getting waaaaayyyyyy more compliments than the niche. Hiro once said that Play Intense was one of his most complimented fall/winter frags over any niche that he owned. And for Spring/Summer, Versace Eau Fraiche is king with the ladies, over any thing niche I own for the same seasons. What's up with that, do you think?
This was a great video my friend, I just want to say as a 43 year old man your the 1st person I’ve ever seen in TH-cam who actually acknowledges the fact that what you wear affects how people perceive your fragrances👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼, a woman I know said a guy walked into her store wearing a t shirt and sweat pants but he was wearing TV, she acknowledged how good he smelled but subconsciously knew it didn’t go with his look at that time. It’s all relative guys.
Great list! Im a big fan of One Million by Paco Robanne (which also has a cheaper smell-alike 'Halloween' by Jesus Del Pozo) and Spice Bomb by Viktor&Rolf and of course... Givenchy 'Pi'! Please do another cologne list soon...maybe top 10 under $50 or something lol
I really trust your expertise... You really helped me save money. I would hate to buy a fake La Male.... I just settled for the Cuba Gold and it's inexpensive... Thanks!
Excellent Video. I was a bit surprised that there were no TM's on the list. I get comments/complements on A*men and Pure Havane all the time. Well maybe not all the time...but from time to time anyway.;) But differnt skin types...different situations...weather. All these things can make a difference on how a fragrance plays off of our skin. Thanks for the video.
My friend, I watched this video yesterday and took your advice and bought Allure Homme Edition Blanche. What an amazing fragrance! It goes with everything..., casual or formal, summer or winter. Thanks for recommending.
Initially very strong.. after a couple of hours it begins to fade on my skin. I think its fine for an 18 year old.. some may say too mature but try it out
I watched a few of your videos dradoc and you hit on a lot of good points. So without even having the chance to smell it, I bought "Reserve for Men" because it was your No. 1. Man, it smells really great! It dries down very nice and smells good on my skin. It's getting worn to church this Sunday! :)
I like how you review them and compare them to other cologne's that smell similar big props! D&G The One the opening smells similar to Lacoste Le Homme?..... well at least to me.
Cody I have kind of a problem,well to start off I use cologne everyday and I never get any compliments and the ones I'm using is Chanel Allure sport, Polo Blue, Burberry London ,Play Intence ,Dolce Gabbana the one ,and Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin and there's more in my collection . I'm not quite sure what I'm doing wrong such as putting to much or using some at the wrong time of the year but anyways I can sure use some help to get compliments thanks Cody.
Hmmm.. There are a couple of people who listed some on my actual review of the fragrance.. but some of the amazon sites I believe people have found success with
My top 10 right now: Encre Noire Prada Amber Pour Homme Pure Havane Chopard Heaven Chanel Allure Edition Blanche Paco Rabanne One Million Tom Ford Black Orchid Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Escentric Molecules - Escentric 02 Escentric Molecules - Molecule 01 (I counted roughly 14 compliments in one single day on one occasion - every time I wear it garners a compliment garunteed)
Thank you dracdoc for this video you have help me boost my collection up and your alternative selection are pin point which help me save money and get the same quality smell thank you and keep up the good work
***** Did you watch the video or just listen to it? I'm guessing the latter. There is a gigantic annotation at the instance of the video explaining this difference in the video along with in the description of the video. Re-watch the video
dracdoc Do you by chance know where I could still purchase Reserve for Men? Right now I have Tommy Bahamas Compass but I wanted a new scent and I figured I'd go with this after smelling it a while back
+Hugo Rodriguez They might have some on www.myperfumesamples.com/aff/entry.php?id=118 I buy all my samples here and they've had almost everything I've been looking for.
+dracdoc Hey Dracdoc, would you consider reviewing fragrances from the house of Mancera and Olivier Durbano? You should get a few of these, you woudn't be dissapointed;)
hey bro have you ever smelled Dloce & Gabana by men...its in a zebra print bottle..its hands down my favorite cologne bit its discontinued so its hard to find and expensive but the best!! well best to me.
+dracdoc I'm confused about which one to choose between Salvatore Ferragamo F Black and Carolina Herrara CH Men and Rasasi Tasmeen... Plz suggest.. Is it advisable to store our fragrances in landscape position especially while traveling.. Or How to store our perfumes in travel bags etc..!! Thanks a ton.!!
If you want to try a cologne that is very nice and in the same category as aqua di go go with dc marine.... I get more compliments on that than anything I own....
why did they reformulate? I remember that rue21 had a fragrance called CJ black. In fact they still have it and when it first came out it was absolutely amazing and I got so many compliments on it. I bought it again in recent years and it smelled synthetic and watered down. Why does this happen?
This is about your # 3: D&G The One. Would you rate "The One Gentleman" on the same level as the original? I've ordered it and it's on the way...but I'm thinking of returning it when it arrives.
Hi man great videos I am a big fan of woody, earthy, oud, perfumes can you a top ten video of this case. (not very Niche) group I would really appreciate it.
my fav of all time is silver shadow by davidoff for some reason .. its just very masculine and intense i think its a hidden gem , always AlWAYS gets me compliments ! cool video i rely enjoyed it thanks !
im a newbite to the cologne game... i wanted to get a fresh fragrance but not sure... its a pop up between versace eau de fraiche, cool water, chrome by azarro and nautica voyage... how wud rank all 4 in terms of best smelling scent....
I got the Chanel Platinum today, and it reminds me a lot of Eternity by Calvin Klein. I like both scents, but would probably buy Eternity just for the price since they smell so similar to me. What do you think Doc?
As of this moment, i do not! But I will be getting it this summer.. who knows.. given what I have heard about it.. maybe it will make my list the next time I do it.
Carlton would not have a picture sitting on the floor instead of it's rightful place, the wall. However, I love your videos and your honest opinion combined with unsolicited compliments.
I'm 16 and i went to France recently and got Paco Rabanne's new fragrance that's like 10 days old called Invictus and my entire family is in love with this cologne to the very extent of its existence but they cannot get the cologne since its apparently only sold in Paris for now. if you get a chance to try it can you tell me what you think about it?
I think its more because its something they are not expecting per say. The best comparison would be a construction worker. If you saw a construction worker after a hard days work.. the last thing you would expect is for him to smell like flowers. Flowers is not a bad smell, but it would catch you off guard and wouldn't "fit". I'm venturing the same thing happens with DHI. I smell it and think sexy and a certain image pops into my head
Hi,looking for a really soapy and powdery fragrance for men. Or a smell like a shaving soap. Something like eau sauvage but less citrusy and more like prada infusion. Can you suggest me some?
Great list cody, very well researched and it shows, you give your opinion and dont fall into the trap of following the crowd, that's why you're such an awesome review! Do you think there's any reason why DHI doesn't do as well in other settings, does it lead back to people thinking it is 'sexy' rather than nice and it would be inappropriate to say 'sexy' in casual situations or at work?
Well.. assuming you are applying the same amount.. its probably because you have gotten used to the smell. There is a possibility that you have lost some scent ability, but lets stay on the optomistic side. Check out my video on how to apply fragrances, that may help.
Hey could you recommend perfumes for office ? i like soft ones - not hard such as axe deos , etc .. I want something that lasts long and is soothing .. and of course gets compliments ... For example I like bvlgari homme extreme ..
L'Eau d'Issey from Issey Miyake! I've been wearing it to the office and it's a very long-lasting, inoffensive and fresh, citrusy smell. Can definitely recommend it!
Thanks man for your sophisticated touch of perfume ..so what do you recommend for very hot and humid climate like the one of subsaharra with long duration and intense odour ..Thanks again
Can you also mention where to get all these fragrances. A few times I searched in stores and none had them. Getting them online does not seem like a good idea.
Great video... you seemed to know what you are talking about since I find your top 10 colognes be actually correct since I have seen other videos where their top 10 seemed to be a little off to most peoples top 10, including myself. Well except for your number one cologne which i have not smelled but based on your choices it seems to be like a fragrance made from heaven, so I order it and i am trusting you on this one...lol anyhow great video..... thumps up all the way... :)
Platinum Egoiste is such a great scent, it has so much nuance. One spray and it starts with this sporty, fresh scent, then the dry down is this warm citrus/woody smell. I cannot tell you how many times I have received comments on it. I agree with you it's any time everyday wearable scent--great picks!
This guy is one of the Top reviewers when it comes to fragrances. Keep up the good work Dracdoc
Most complimented of Dracdoc - 1fst edition (2012)
10)Dior Homme Intense
9) Platinum Egoiste - Chanel
8) Musc Ravageur - Frederic Malle
7) Le maLe
6) Green Irish Tweed - Creed
5) Body Kouros - YSL
4) Acqua Di Gio
3) The one - Dolce Gabbana
2) Allure Homme Edition Blanche
1) Reserve for Men - EXpress
This was the best fragrance/Top-10-list that I've seen so far! You put just the right amount of details into every description of a scent!
Really informative and helpful, perfect presentation! :)
Keep it up man!
Cody LOVE that you brought up what you wear with certain fragrances. Very well done!
i love the way you speak and describe things. You have a beautiful voice, and you speak really well!.
This video has to be your best to date. I really appreciate the time you took to make your choices and describing what you were wearing when receiving the compliments.
Watching this purely for nostalgic reasons.
La Nuit De L'Homme is also a great scent. I've been wearing it for a couple of weeks now (during nights out) and already got lots of compliments!
I dont like it personally but damn it does get compliments.
@@sarveshpol9142 it got reformulated after the video and comment
Was happy to see L'eau D'Issey pour homme get some love....I also like Burberry weekend a LOT for casual use in the spring and summer..Plus it is very inexpensive.
Cody plz upload an updated version of this list
Yah, most are summer frags or ones that tend to do better in the winter. It's easier in general to be smelled in the summer than winter (heat, less layers of clothes, more situations to smell) So it doesn't surprise me now that I look back on it.
Ah good point about suites. I'm glad you mentioned that during your review. Presenting oneself well really makes the difference.
I like your personal stories and applications with each fragrance.
Great list. All of these seem reasonable.
I also like the alternatives you present.
Great speaking voice,,,,,,,,thanks for sharing man
glad there's other guys out there that love cologne as much as i do. by the way, you're a very well spoken man. my colognes of choice are Tommy Bahama Man, Lacoste Red and Drakkar Noir
Online sites still have some of the older bottles.
i love your confidence- i love a man who wears cologne - shows you like to groom, be clean and fresh and have the intelligence to explore something new x Chantelle x
Dradoc you are so right on designer getting waaaaayyyyyy more compliments than the niche. Hiro once said that Play Intense was one of his most complimented fall/winter frags over any niche that he owned. And for Spring/Summer, Versace Eau Fraiche is king with the ladies, over any thing niche I own for the same seasons. What's up with that, do you think?
This was a great video my friend, I just want to say as a 43 year old man your the 1st person I’ve ever seen in TH-cam who actually acknowledges the fact that what you wear affects how people perceive your fragrances👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼,
a woman I know said a guy walked into her store wearing a t shirt and sweat pants but he was wearing TV, she acknowledged how good he smelled but subconsciously knew it didn’t go with his look at that time.
It’s all relative guys.
Great list! Im a big fan of One Million by Paco Robanne (which also has a cheaper smell-alike 'Halloween' by Jesus Del Pozo) and Spice Bomb by Viktor&Rolf and of course... Givenchy 'Pi'! Please do another cologne list soon...maybe top 10 under $50 or something lol
I really trust your expertise... You really helped me save money. I would hate to buy a fake La Male.... I just settled for the Cuba Gold and it's inexpensive... Thanks!
Excellent Video. I was a bit surprised that there were no TM's on the list. I get comments/complements on A*men and Pure Havane all the time. Well maybe not all the time...but from time to time anyway.;)
But differnt skin types...different situations...weather. All these things can make a difference on how a fragrance plays off of our skin.
Thanks for the video.
My friend, I watched this video yesterday and took your advice and bought Allure Homme Edition Blanche. What an amazing fragrance! It goes with everything..., casual or formal, summer or winter. Thanks for recommending.
Keep up the great work! You have provided some of the most useful advice for colognes out of anyone on TH-cam. Thank you!
Initially very strong.. after a couple of hours it begins to fade on my skin. I think its fine for an 18 year old.. some may say too mature but try it out
I watched a few of your videos dradoc and you hit on a lot of good points. So without even having the chance to smell it, I bought "Reserve for Men" because it was your No. 1. Man, it smells really great! It dries down very nice and smells good on my skin. It's getting worn to church this Sunday! :)
I like how you review them and compare them to other cologne's that smell similar big props! D&G The One the opening smells similar to Lacoste Le Homme?..... well at least to me.
I just blind bought Express, Im sure i will like it. There were only a couple original on ebay. I think they are getting more rare every day.
That is one great addition to TH-cam's great fragrance Videos...
My all time favorite, perry ellis 360 red
Cody I have kind of a problem,well to start off I use cologne everyday and I never get any compliments and the ones I'm using is Chanel Allure sport, Polo Blue, Burberry London ,Play Intence ,Dolce Gabbana the one ,and Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin and there's more in my collection . I'm not quite sure what I'm doing wrong such as putting to much or using some at the wrong time of the year but anyways I can sure use some help to get compliments thanks Cody.
What are you looking to spend for him? You want something in-offensive.. I recommend Strellson No. 1
Try it out on your skin. It dies down into a powdery almost floral scent that gives off a casual vibe that crosses any age boundary.
Hmmm.. There are a couple of people who listed some on my actual review of the fragrance.. but some of the amazon sites I believe people have found success with
Randy Jackson twin lol
Could you please review : Gentlemen Only, Givenchy ? That would be really great.
Great video. I love chanel frags, I'm ordering Allure EB blind based on your comments.
Ha, the #3 and #4 I chose for my husband some time ago. I chose them because I liked the scent,
...good review...love Gio and Le Male....I also have gravitated towards Gaultier 2...
Nice video ! Always good to hear your take on fragrances. Claus from Denmark
Difference between oils and spray ons.. where is the best place to put on your body
My top 10 right now:
Encre Noire
Prada Amber Pour Homme
Pure Havane
Chopard Heaven
Chanel Allure Edition Blanche
Paco Rabanne One Million
Tom Ford Black Orchid
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
Escentric Molecules - Escentric 02
Escentric Molecules - Molecule 01 (I counted roughly 14 compliments in one single day on one occasion - every time I wear it garners a compliment garunteed)
Perry Ellis 360 Red gets me mad compliments!
Thank you dracdoc for this video you have help me boost my collection up and your alternative selection are pin point which help me save money and get the same quality smell thank you and keep up the good work
I love your videos, especially the TOP ten ones. I was wondering if you could answer what kind of season fragrance Blue Jeans by Versace is.
***** Did you watch the video or just listen to it? I'm guessing the latter. There is a gigantic annotation at the instance of the video explaining this difference in the video along with in the description of the video. Re-watch the video
thanks dracdoc
dracdoc Where would you list Thierry Mugler's "Pure Malt" among your most complimented colognes?
dracdoc Do you by chance know where I could still purchase Reserve for Men? Right now I have Tommy Bahamas Compass but I wanted a new scent and I figured I'd go with this after smelling it a while back
+Hugo Rodriguez They might have some on www.myperfumesamples.com/aff/entry.php?id=118
I buy all my samples here and they've had almost everything I've been looking for.
+dracdoc Hey Dracdoc, would you consider reviewing fragrances from the house of Mancera and Olivier Durbano? You should get a few of these, you woudn't be dissapointed;)
Buying the Express Reserve on the 15th for my husband's birthday present. Hope he likes it, going off your review, I've never even smelled it! lol :)
I love allure edition blanche.! I also have allure homme,but longevity is more with edition blanche.
I am ordering shortly, when i know for sure what place has it.. ill let you guys know.
Very nice and well done video Cody.
thanks DD, your videos are very helpful to sort through all the existing offerings in terms of cologne. Appreciated!
Express reserve vintage bottle has been slept on. I'm happy I have a full bottle of it.
hey bro have you ever smelled Dloce & Gabana by men...its in a zebra print bottle..its hands down my favorite cologne bit its discontinued so its hard to find and expensive but the best!! well best to me.
Hmmm.. I would suggest trying it on and asking somebody near you what they think of the scent. Or watch my "How to get compliments" video
I like nice fragrances! I recently try out some and BLEU DE CHANEL is one of my favorites.
Got it! Order cancelled! Shipment returned without opening and the original one ordered.
Great video and great list. I really really wished I could get at least average longevity with dg the one. That's 1 of my most complimented as well
Thank you great presentation
waiting for this for a while
thanks
+dracdoc I'm confused about which one to choose between Salvatore Ferragamo F Black and Carolina Herrara CH Men and Rasasi Tasmeen... Plz suggest.. Is it advisable to store our fragrances in landscape position especially while traveling.. Or How to store our perfumes in travel bags etc..!! Thanks a ton.!!
+Masooque Ali Siddiqui Go with CH men, storing in position really doesn't matter
Thanks a ton DracDoc..!n
Solid choices all around man! No complaints from me!
If you want to try a cologne that is very nice and in the same category as aqua di go go with dc marine.... I get more compliments on that than anything I own....
why did they reformulate? I remember that rue21 had a fragrance called CJ black. In fact they still have it and when it first came out it was absolutely amazing and I got so many compliments on it. I bought it again in recent years and it smelled synthetic and watered down. Why does this happen?
your voice is very audiogenic
Great video thanks for sharing! !
This is about your # 3: D&G The One. Would you rate "The One Gentleman" on the same level as the original? I've ordered it and it's on the way...but I'm thinking of returning it when it arrives.
Hi man great videos
I am a big fan of woody, earthy, oud, perfumes
can you a top ten video of this case. (not very Niche) group
I would really appreciate it.
my fav of all time is silver shadow by davidoff for some reason .. its just very masculine and intense i think its a hidden gem , always AlWAYS gets me compliments ! cool video i rely enjoyed it thanks !
im a newbite to the cologne game... i wanted to get a fresh fragrance but not sure... its a pop up between versace eau de fraiche, cool water, chrome by azarro and nautica voyage... how wud rank all 4 in terms of best smelling scent....
U r right these are amazing!!! I just got three prefumes of the list thanks!
Glad to help!
I got the Chanel Platinum today, and it reminds me a lot of Eternity by Calvin Klein. I like both scents, but would probably buy Eternity just for the price since they smell so similar to me. What do you think Doc?
Interesting list. Keep up the good work!
Cody - what are the notes in the Express Reserve you have..I want to make sure I get the darker juice version when ordering. Thanks.
Like your taste buds, your sense of smell can change overtime as well.
I have not but ive been interested in trying it
I actually just purchased Bleu.. def review coming
As of this moment, i do not! But I will be getting it this summer.. who knows.. given what I have heard about it.. maybe it will make my list the next time I do it.
Carlton would not have a picture sitting on the floor instead of it's rightful place, the wall. However, I love your videos and your honest opinion combined with unsolicited compliments.
Musc Ravageur my No.1 of all time!!! love that stuff
I'm 16 and i went to France recently and got Paco Rabanne's new fragrance that's like 10 days old called Invictus and my entire family is in love with this cologne to the very extent of its existence but they cannot get the cologne since its apparently only sold in Paris for now. if you get a chance to try it can you tell me what you think about it?
I think its more because its something they are not expecting per say. The best comparison would be a construction worker. If you saw a construction worker after a hard days work.. the last thing you would expect is for him to smell like flowers. Flowers is not a bad smell, but it would catch you off guard and wouldn't "fit". I'm venturing the same thing happens with DHI. I smell it and think sexy and a certain image pops into my head
Hi,looking for a really soapy and powdery fragrance for men. Or a smell like a shaving soap. Something like eau sauvage but less citrusy and more like prada infusion. Can you suggest me some?
Try Prada Amber Pour Homme?
Very good review Cody.
Spray it normally... if its a small bottle your spraying into..use a funnel
your reviews really helped me decide on fragrances to get for my brothers and u were spot on. the ones i got were amazing. just wanted to say thank u.
africanprodigy15 Glad to help!
Any good smelling Cologne that doesn't cost up in the 90$ more like 30$ but it's still really good?
Perry Ellis 360 red
Took a while to respond but ok
Spencer Roberts dafaq someone just answered your question at least say thanks.
Spencer Roberts Ted Lapidus
Great list cody, very well researched and it shows, you give your opinion and dont fall into the trap of following the crowd, that's why you're such an awesome review! Do you think there's any reason why DHI doesn't do as well in other settings, does it lead back to people thinking it is 'sexy' rather than nice and it would be inappropriate to say 'sexy' in casual situations or at work?
what do you think about Paris Hilton for men. to me it doesn't give me a headache like most male fragrances do. please give me your input on that.
Well.. assuming you are applying the same amount.. its probably because you have gotten used to the smell. There is a possibility that you have lost some scent ability, but lets stay on the optomistic side.
Check out my video on how to apply fragrances, that may help.
Awesome list! How sprays do you usually do with Edition Blanche?
Yes! You listed the frags! automatic like
Hey could you recommend perfumes for office ? i like soft ones - not hard such as axe deos , etc .. I want something that lasts long and is soothing .. and of course gets compliments ... For example I like bvlgari homme extreme ..
Yuvaraj Himanshu I have a video on that :)
dracdoc Could you share the link ? You have many videos :)
L'Eau d'Issey from Issey Miyake! I've been wearing it to the office and it's a very long-lasting, inoffensive and fresh, citrusy smell. Can definitely recommend it!
Thanks man for your sophisticated touch of perfume ..so what do you recommend for very hot and humid climate like the one of subsaharra with long duration and intense odour ..Thanks again
Cool water and ADG!!! This is one super honest list. Do you own Bleu de Chanel doc? I was thinking that would pop up somewhere.
Wondering if you could do a review of Reflection Man?
Great vid. I've been watching a ton of your reviews. Thanks for taking the time to make all these!
Why didn't he mention the Armani Code?
Greetings dracdoc. Do you ever wear oils? I wear both fragrances and oils. I love mixing them and coming up with some sure winners.
Can you also mention where to get all these fragrances. A few times I searched in stores and none had them. Getting them online does not seem like a good idea.
Great video... you seemed to know what you are talking about since I find your top 10 colognes be actually correct since I have seen other videos where their top 10 seemed to be a little off to most peoples top 10, including myself. Well except for your number one cologne which i have not smelled but based on your choices it seems to be like a fragrance made from heaven, so I order it and i am trusting you on this one...lol anyhow great video..... thumps up all the way... :)