@@stayfreshproductionsabsolutely make sure you try xerjoff Fiero while you're at it. It's like Eau Sauvage modernized, with sharper brighter citrus. My work scent at the moment because it lasts the whole 8-10 hours. I feel it's underrated.
Totally agree. Many compliments from Desir Toxic. I just bought Creed Absolut Aventus which shares similar notes but Desir Toxic to me last longer, projects better, and smells fabulous. Great stuff indeed!!
My collection is not that big but for now my niche frags for life are: Orto Parisi “Terroni” , Amouage “Opus XIV: Royal Tobacco” and Nishane “Fan your Flames” . Those I will keep buying till I die.
Nice.. You really opened my nose to very interesting choices. I tried Renaissance and Brividio and they are gorgeous choices. I love Halfeti Cedar by my personal preference is Halfeti Leather. I expected to see Beach Hut man as to me it could very easily be a signature perfume. I would wear it in all seasons.
I love desirtoxic, but the feedback ive gotten is wild, my gf said its disgusting, when i told her its a fragrance most ppl deem to be “super sexy” she said “they lied to you” 💀💀, my mother said it smells like scented toilet paper, and no my bottle isnt fake, to me its layton but just amplifying the x factor and making it much darker and more interesting, oddly they both love Layton. Anyhow great video g💯
I agree with your girl Desirtoxic is disgusting (for me) I blind bought that bottle and before I even got it on skin, the first spray on paper I knew I made a mistake. Now, I took it around to other people and it was totally mixed reviews. Some thought it was amazing, other said it’s ok and some were standing on my side of the fence.
@@Ulyssmusic some fragrances just give me instant headaches. Something in that one specifically and swiftly enters into my brain a triggers a “hell no” response. Cedrat Boise is another one acts in a similar way for me.
@@ballack1884 I buy based off of note breakdown and what I think I might like. Sometimes I push myself to find a note that I may not love but want to like. For example, I don’t love rose but seek compositions that may have rose done in a way that appeals to me. I watch reviews for pleasure and to hear what people are saying. By no means do I follow it as a buying guide. I enjoy in the discussion about it and if I don’t like it, it doesn’t mean it’s bad. Just means I perceive it differently. I also don’t mind if people don’t like what I own. I have a bunch of fragrances that aren’t “well reviewed “ but they suit me and what I like. Being in the industry I am in, I am used to feedback and criticism so I generally openly engage in it.
It would raise a lot of questions if you didn't wear your own fragrance a lot. Of the eight you mentioned, I've only sampled Halfeti Cedar. When I sampled it, the cedar came across a little to strong for my liking once the top notes faded. I still have another wear in the sample. May have to give it another try. That said, I went with Halfeti Leather instead. Love that fragrance, the plum and the rose. Great for this time of year.
DesirToxic, which you recommended, is indeed my preferred take on the Layton DNA which they may or may not have based it on. Still, its better and cheaper than the reformulated current formula of layton. If i was nabbed by MIB, id keep Ganymede for sure though as its perfection for me. But yes, 8 perfumes is not enough and a problem i dont want to have. 😅
Damn that'd be tough to do. But for fun I'll try and narrow it down to 8: PDM Carlisle PDM Layton (could be Herod or Sedley... but I love the Layton DNA and being able to use it in most weather) Creed Royal Oud Xerjoff Nio Profumum Roma Arso Initio Parfums Oud for Greatness Nishane Fan Your Flames Nishane B-612
I can't tell you how many compliments I have gotten on Halfeti Cedar. One of my favorites. i go back and forth between that one and Roja Dove's Pierre De Velay No. 11 with the cedar dna.
This was damn good. First , that penhaligons is one that I'm dying to try but when I do order, I KEEP FORGETTING, LOL. Lastly, That Renaissance man is sooo good that I technically don't care to try anymore summer fragrances. This is so top shelf that I think I'm good. I do still want Oceania From Roja but , this can hold me down for real. (Pause).
It’s amazing how personal and subjective fragrance can be. I have tried 7 out of the 8 featured in this video and for me they are dislikes all the way to off-putting. Either way, I appreciate you and your work.
You’re totally right. It’s always a two-way street! There are probably fragrances you love that other people can’t stand. But the same could obviously be said about food, clothing, movies, and much more.
@@stayfreshproductions I am a chef by trade so I feel what you are saying. Sometimes I put out what I think is a masterpiece but it doesn’t yield the response I was hoping for. Other times I feel like I took a short cut or comprised a dish somehow and get overwhelmingly positive feedback. As the legend once said “you can please some people sometimes but you can’t please all the people all the time”
Nice video and I gotta say, I'm not Italian but you have a nice pronunciation of that "Thrill of the chase" (in Italian). Also, I love sauvage Elixir, however, I can't pull that off to work and other places, what's a good, more wereable alternative to it?
@@stayfreshproductions I'd like to wear it to work but even with one spray, it just jumps out of my skin and I wouldn't want the old ladies to start sneezing lol. So I'd like to see if you have a nice alternative with that lavender and or licorice smell that I enjoy from it.
Los… is super!! Strong and alluring. It is soo spicy and coffee fragrant that one spray on my wrist lasted for 2 days don’t forget it is an extrait de parfum
Hey Justin, I recently tried Iles D’or from Molinard and I think it is a perfect (more affordable) alternative for Gentle Fluidity Silver Maison Francis Kurkdjian. I think it would be great if you could test it out and let other people know about it 😊
Desir Toxic is not something i would wear for niche. It smells very designerish. However , I love Oligarch! Penhalligons perfumes are ok but the miss something to make them top brand.
For me, just a little bit. Totally different vibes, but Desir is just a little bit more complex and more interesting. But I can't guarantee you'd like it more.
I have 12 fragrances and I only like 2 of them, Bleu De Chanel EDP and Mancera Cedrat Boise. Layton is annoying and smells like pancake syrup and Spicebomb Extreme smells too spicy. The others I have smell girly (Dior Homme Intense etc.) Maybe this hobby isn't for me 😑
I SWEAR TO SWEET LIL BABY JESUS, Justin….I’m typing this before I’ve watched this video, and if you haven’t put 2nd Soul in there…well, I don’t know WTF imma do, but…just don’t disappoint me.
Aight, so, I’m back after the video, and thankfully, since it’s in there, I won’t be forced to do any of that awful shit that I was thinking of doing. For the rest of you….GO GET 2ND SOUL…or, at the very least, put it on your damn Xmas lists, because I hear Santa is a fan, too. Cheers!
Pdm carlisle Pdm Herod Creed GIT Xerjoff Naxos Initio Oud for Greatness Roja Parfums Danger Frederic Malle Portait of a Lady Frederic Malle Carnal Flower
Just received vertus vanilla oud and its definitely my top 5. Wow what a beautiful frag
Oh dang.... This would be a scary and hard thing to try and do :)
Well done bro and great selections
I can’t wait for you to smell Torino21 I personally think it’s the better citrus between itself and Renaissance
I've been trying to smell it all year, hopefully next year lol.
@@stayfreshproductionsabsolutely make sure you try xerjoff Fiero while you're at it. It's like Eau Sauvage modernized, with sharper brighter citrus. My work scent at the moment because it lasts the whole 8-10 hours. I feel it's underrated.
Or Uden/ Uden Overdose. IMO Uden Overdose is slightly better for summer nights
He ain't kidding. I sold my bottle and I regret it. I'm definitely repurchasing Torino 21
I sampled and bought full bottles of Amouage Enclave and Xerjoff Renaissance because of you! They were both sublime masterpieces.
Glad you like them!
DesirToxic is one of my favorite pickups of the year. Stunning stuff
Performance is good?
Totally agree. Many compliments from Desir Toxic. I just bought Creed Absolut Aventus which shares similar notes but Desir Toxic to me last longer, projects better, and smells fabulous. Great stuff indeed!!
@@p_p206 solid, I get an easy 8 hours which is all I can ask for
My collection is not that big but for now my niche frags for life are: Orto Parisi “Terroni” , Amouage “Opus XIV: Royal Tobacco” and Nishane “Fan your Flames” . Those I will keep buying till I die.
Nice.. You really opened my nose to very interesting choices. I tried Renaissance and Brividio and they are gorgeous choices. I love Halfeti Cedar by my personal preference is Halfeti Leather. I expected to see Beach Hut man as to me it could very easily be a signature perfume. I would wear it in all seasons.
Great stuff. Don’t run out of great vids JC. No pressure
I love desirtoxic, but the feedback ive gotten is wild, my gf said its disgusting, when i told her its a fragrance most ppl deem to be “super sexy” she said “they lied to you” 💀💀, my mother said it smells like scented toilet paper, and no my bottle isnt fake, to me its layton but just amplifying the x factor and making it much darker and more interesting, oddly they both love Layton. Anyhow great video g💯
I agree with your girl Desirtoxic is disgusting (for me) I blind bought that bottle and before I even got it on skin, the first spray on paper I knew I made a mistake. Now, I took it around to other people and it was totally mixed reviews. Some thought it was amazing, other said it’s ok and some were standing on my side of the fence.
@@Strictlybusiness79 Im curious, what do you find disgusting about it?
@@Ulyssmusic some fragrances just give me instant headaches. Something in that one specifically and swiftly enters into my brain a triggers a “hell no” response. Cedrat Boise is another one acts in a similar way for me.
Where fragrances for you. If you like it you shouldn't be seeking the opinion of others
@@ballack1884 I buy based off of note breakdown and what I think I might like. Sometimes I push myself to find a note that I may not love but want to like. For example, I don’t love rose but seek compositions that may have rose done in a way that appeals to me. I watch reviews for pleasure and to hear what people are saying. By no means do I follow it as a buying guide. I enjoy in the discussion about it and if I don’t like it, it doesn’t mean it’s bad. Just means I perceive it differently. I also don’t mind if people don’t like what I own. I have a bunch of fragrances that aren’t “well reviewed “ but they suit me and what I like. Being in the industry I am in, I am used to feedback and criticism so I generally openly engage in it.
My man keep on the intelectual metaphores you, I actually get closer to the fragrance with your descriptions easier than other reviewers. Subbed.
Thank you 🙏🏾
2nd soul is a masterpiece one of best dry downs ive ever smelled. Please lmk if i still have time to get it before its gone
It would raise a lot of questions if you didn't wear your own fragrance a lot. Of the eight you mentioned, I've only sampled Halfeti Cedar. When I sampled it, the cedar came across a little to strong for my liking once the top notes faded. I still have another wear in the sample. May have to give it another try. That said, I went with Halfeti Leather instead. Love that fragrance, the plum and the rose. Great for this time of year.
Great video with some great choices in there and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day
I really enjoy your channel, you always give good descriptive reasons why you like or dislike a fragrance.
I appreciate that!
I got Iso and Desir and they both get compliments. Iso makes me feel like a champion.
More fun! Thank you for sharing. Your niche favourites are more unisex to my nose. You have great taste 😂
Thank you Catherine!!
DesirToxic, which you recommended, is indeed my preferred take on the Layton DNA which they may or may not have based it on. Still, its better and cheaper than the reformulated current formula of layton.
If i was nabbed by MIB, id keep Ganymede for sure though as its perfection for me. But yes, 8 perfumes is not enough and a problem i dont want to have. 😅
Love Ormonde Man! A signature scent to wear all year round for me.👍🏼
Thank you Justin! I love it :)
Thank you MIB, great job! 😁😄
Damn that'd be tough to do. But for fun I'll try and narrow it down to 8:
PDM Carlisle
PDM Layton (could be Herod or Sedley... but I love the Layton DNA and being able to use it in most weather)
Creed Royal Oud
Xerjoff Nio
Profumum Roma Arso
Initio Parfums Oud for Greatness
Nishane Fan Your Flames
Nishane B-612
please do more men in black videos. i love them
I can't tell you how many compliments I have gotten on Halfeti Cedar. One of my favorites. i go back and forth between that one and Roja Dove's Pierre De Velay No. 11 with the cedar dna.
Brivido Della Caccia such a sophisticated scent 😍🤩😍🤩
This was damn good. First , that penhaligons is one that I'm dying to try but when I do order, I KEEP FORGETTING, LOL. Lastly, That Renaissance man is sooo good that I technically don't care to try anymore summer fragrances. This is so top shelf that I think I'm good. I do still want Oceania From Roja but , this can hold me down for real. (Pause).
Thank you bro!
Hey Justin!!!!
hope all is well brother.
A quick request, Can you make a vid with a top 10/ or 5 Pine 🌲 fragrances ???
I'll look into it! I'm not sure how many folks would want to see that...but we'll see!
It’s amazing how personal and subjective fragrance can be. I have tried 7 out of the 8 featured in this video and for me they are dislikes all the way to off-putting. Either way, I appreciate you and your work.
You’re totally right. It’s always a two-way street! There are probably fragrances you love that other people can’t stand. But the same could obviously be said about food, clothing, movies, and much more.
@@stayfreshproductions I am a chef by trade so I feel what you are saying. Sometimes I put out what I think is a masterpiece but it doesn’t yield the response I was hoping for. Other times I feel like I took a short cut or comprised a dish somehow and get overwhelmingly positive feedback. As the legend once said “you can please some people sometimes but you can’t please all the people all the time”
@@Strictlybusiness79 love it! Totally.
Nice video and I gotta say, I'm not Italian but you have a nice pronunciation of that "Thrill of the chase" (in Italian). Also, I love sauvage Elixir, however, I can't pull that off to work and other places, what's a good, more wereable alternative to it?
Thank you!
If you love Sauvage Elixir, why do you believe you can’t pull it off?
@@stayfreshproductions I'd like to wear it to work but even with one spray, it just jumps out of my skin and I wouldn't want the old ladies to start sneezing lol. So I'd like to see if you have a nice alternative with that lavender and or licorice smell that I enjoy from it.
Just ordered another bottle of 2nd Soul. It’s too good to pass up
Thank you Eddie.
Los… is super!! Strong and alluring. It is soo spicy and coffee fragrant that one spray on my wrist lasted for 2 days don’t forget it is an extrait de parfum
Hey Justin,
I recently tried Iles D’or from Molinard and I think it is a perfect (more affordable) alternative for Gentle Fluidity Silver Maison Francis Kurkdjian.
I think it would be great if you could test it out and let other people know about it 😊
Cool! Have you also tried Gentle Fluidity Silver?
@@stayfreshproductions yes, I own both of them, the molinard that I got was gifted to me, so that’s why I could test them.
What do you think of Ormonde Elixir? I heard that the dry down is very similar to Ormonde Man.
It is simply a denser version of Ormonde Man!
Nice choices ❤❤❤❤
How is the Argos perfume compaired to Beach Hut Man? Is it kinda similar or far apart and can not be compaired?
They are totally different!
Could you do a comparison between Rojas Isola Blu & Sospiros Basso?
I much prefer Isola Blu. To me, Basso was Sospiro’s attempt at taking Roja market share while Oligarch was undergoing its rebranding.
Desir Toxic is not something i would wear for niche. It smells very designerish. However , I love Oligarch! Penhalligons perfumes are ok but the miss something to make them top brand.
Desir Toxic that good? I know it's a different vibe but would you rank it higher than Vertus Vanilla Oud?
For me, just a little bit. Totally different vibes, but Desir is just a little bit more complex and more interesting. But I can't guarantee you'd like it more.
Hahaha I love the presentation, it's hilarious.
Thank you!! 😊
Love these ❤️🔥
I want to purchase at bunch of fragrances from decantx,do u have any of the 30% off codes ? Jamaica🇯🇲
I have a 15% off code, STAYFRESH15
What fragrance were the men in black wearing??? 🤔
The name is Blindbuy.
@alexeylysenko7368 Something both active and refined while at the same time generic and forgettable.
Lol
Does Reinessence has any similarities with Eros Energy?
Haven’t tried Eros Energy, I’m not sure
@stayfreshproductions ok thanks for replying.
Greetings from Jamaica🇯🇲
My old penurious behind just ordered 2nd Soul for my husband.
Lol!
I will have him wear it the next time we go see our college friend Stanley Jordan. Have you to ever met?
I have 12 fragrances and I only like 2 of them, Bleu De Chanel EDP and Mancera Cedrat Boise. Layton is annoying and smells like pancake syrup and Spicebomb Extreme smells too spicy. The others I have smell girly (Dior Homme Intense etc.) Maybe this hobby isn't for me 😑
I would advice using decantX to sample. But certaintly dont buy any more bottles blindly. You just got a particular taste
All I can say is beware with blind buying based on hype. It sounds like you've fallen victim to it. Sample first.
@@dellaripamedia thanks. I’ll check it out. I went the Scentbird route and wasn’t impressed with their selection.
@@stayfreshproductions yeah it’s hard to believe the TH-camrs like EVERYTHING, so I’ll be more careful.
@@c-mo313 if you end up using Decant X, my code STAYFRESH15 will save you some money
Do you think that Custin Jopeland would choose the same eight tho? 🤯😁
Nope lol
Thank God I didn't see Tom Ford at Niche section...
What fragrances would you recommend/offer to Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith to bribe them so you can keep your collection 😄
Haha!!
I SWEAR TO SWEET LIL BABY JESUS, Justin….I’m typing this before I’ve watched this video, and if you haven’t put 2nd Soul in there…well, I don’t know WTF imma do, but…just don’t disappoint me.
Aight, so, I’m back after the video, and thankfully, since it’s in there, I won’t be forced to do any of that awful shit that I was thinking of doing. For the rest of you….GO GET 2ND SOUL…or, at the very least, put it on your damn Xmas lists, because I hear Santa is a fan, too. Cheers!
Thank you!! As always.
No Creed this time 😮
JC you could do voice over for will smith..
Haha he's got an iconic voice!
I think you are a vetiver sucker ( lover ) 😂😂
Kind regards friend!!
Pdm carlisle
Pdm Herod
Creed GIT
Xerjoff Naxos
Initio Oud for Greatness
Roja Parfums Danger
Frederic Malle Portait of a Lady
Frederic Malle Carnal Flower
Again
❤️👍😏
We need a "The ONLY 8 INEXPENSIVE Fragrances I'd Keep Out of 300+? 😧" video