FRAGRANCE REVIEW | HABIT ROUGE BY GUERLAIN (EAU DE PARFUM)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 พ.ย. 2024
- In this video your enigmatic host shares his thoughts on the 1965 fragrance, Habit Rouge, by the Guerlain fragrance house.
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This is a masterpiece. Love it. Yes not an allround fragrance and rather for special occasions. Also Vetiver from Guerlain is wonderful. This is Class. Guerlain anytime over the overly expensive Tom Fords and Creeds.
Hi Ash. Thirty years ago, when I was in my late thirties I suffered a head injury which severed the olfactory nerve. Unable to smell new fragrances I relied on the fragrances I knew and remembered from my youth such as Tabac, Kouros and Old Spice. So, you cannot imagine how welcome your reviews of mens fragrances are to me.
I spent the first year or so after the injury being a trifle paranoid about my personal hygiene, as you can imagine, but with the help of others and sheer habit I regained some of my confidence. After an earlier video of yours I bought Floris, which was met with resounding approval by all. I will watch your channel for other inspirational fragrances that may come from you. Thanks again Ash. You're a real trooper.
Fav perfume of all time. And I wore this during my 20s no issue. That one and Heritage are the masterpieces of Guerlain's men collection.
Guerlain “Heritage” EDT was my daily go to fragrance when working. An old money subtle classic which gleaned many favourable comments. I always have a quick shot at Duty Free as a reminder but it is expensive, I will have a look on e bay now I’ve seen your bargain.
In retirement my go to daily fragrances are now Polo Green (on your wish list I see) and Mont Blanc Legend.
Keep up the good work Ash.
Sounds great! Knize Ten is quite a unique classic that you may fancy!
Your fragrance reviews make a lot of scents.
I'm a huge fan of Guerlain's classics. Actually my favourite from them is Shalimar, but it's too feminine for wearing, so I bought it for all women in my family 😂 Habit Rouge is basically a masculine version of Shalimar, so I enjoy it a lot.
Honestly saying, I think, Guerlain Vetiver could be more close to you, it's more outdoorsy and unapologetically masculine. And I strongly recommend you Lalique Pour Homme, which is superbly elegant, beastly strong and very affordable in the same time.
P.S. Eau de Toilette is much more citrusy in the opening.
P.P.S. Sir Sean Connery and Sir Roger Moore were Guerlain wearers. They both wore Jicky (which is officially a female fragrance), and Sir Sean also loved Habit Rouge.
Hi I’ve been using this fragrance for years, and you’re right this is over looked by most men. Lasts all day with just a few sprays. Wonderful. When runs out try Vetiver from Guerlain, simply wonderful and masculine. Great video.
Does this fragrance give rain smell?
I've been missing your fragrance reviews. Would love to see more.
More to come!
Thank you for the fragrance review. Its another to put on my list to have a look at.
I'm thoroughly enjoying your frequency of uploads. Your hard work is much appreciated!
Great video Ash. I like Sauvage, Mr Trumper and Montblanc Explorer as well as Davidoff.
Such a stellar vanilla note
I've used Habit Rouge for many, many years - such an elegant fragrance. I dont think Ive been without a bottle for at least 20 years! I combine it with a rose scented shaving soap and balm.
Perfect timing. I haven't worn mine in months and have suddenly started to gravitate to it these days!
Btw, I am 28 and have been wearing it since I was 26 and love it! But I definitely like complex elegant fragrances.
I suggest you try Boucheron Jaipur EDP since you like this one! It has a similar powdery vanillic profile, but that one adds cinnamon and verbena to it making it soapy and unique. And it is really affordable!
Thanks so much for this excellent fragrance review, Ash.
At the moment, I am wearing Tom Ford's Black Orchid and Tobacco Vanille and getting a lot of compliments regarding both; but I am always looking for something classic and elegant to add to my fragrance collection.
I’ve been recently picked up Milano Cento, Lauder for Men, Roja Scandal and Sartorial…
Oh… And Floris 89..
All are phenomenal…
I will most likely pick up Habit Rouge and Roja Danger…
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Shalimar was the first Oriental. The structure of Habit Rouge came from it (and Jicky) and is the first amber masculine fragrance. Jean-Paul Guerlain wore it exclusively.
Guerlain Habit Rouge is a beautiful fragrance. Modern sensibilities would classify it as unisex, similar to it's inspiration Guerlain Shalimar. Tom Ford Noir (note: not Noir Extreme) is obviously inspired by Habit Rouge and is an excellent wear as well though perhaps redundant for some.
Nice to see you talking about scents, Ash. Take care!
Brilliant.I have been a devotee of Guerlain for years,and Habit Rouge is an old favorite.I have even occassionally received a compliment or two from the fairer sex.I also prefer the older,'80's powerhouse' fragrances,Chanel Antaeus,Lagerfeld, and Floris Limes being standby's as well.Cheers
I was on a business trip in paris in February 2019. first time in paris I wanted to have a perfume bought in Paris. So went to guerlain flagship store and seller started to present the latest iteration of habit rouge - dress code. And... just like you say I wasnt sure I like it, but it spoke to me. there was a aura of quiet quality around it. But just like you say, it wasnt macho, uplifting, sharp (like, le malle, or invictus..). I passed it, and went to buy present for wife. But I returned, and bought it. It's one of the favourites now. Remindes me of Paris and rain. I realized dress code is discontinued now, and I bought the regular habit rouge last year. Compared to dress code I would say the regular is freshener, lighter, sort of day-night variant.
Oh and btw I just adore polo green, wife doesnt like it but that perfume is how I imagined myself when I was kid.
Excellent video, Ash! I haven’t yet tried this one but I will. I’ve been a lifelong fan of Polo Green, which I would recommend you try sometime. There’s none quite like it, though it’s likely not for everyone. Anyway, great stuff, cheers!
Ash, it's pronounced "a bee rouge". Thanks for the discovery!
I’ve discovered Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede and B683 recently. The most luxurious unisex scent I’ve encountered in my life (57) . Not cheap but fairly rare, so makes it fairly exclusive, chances are at an event you’ll be the only one wearing it! I like that. I get lots of compliments when wearing them, instead of the usual CK scents that very one else is wearing. Hope this doesn’t make me a narcissist😵💫
Guerlain heritage is fabulous. Always looking for a perfume as near to that but so far no luck.
Well and exact description of this Gem.
nice job!
As worn by Keith Richards, Tony Blair and Sean Connery. I picked up a bottle of the EDT as my wife gets it at cost. It's interesting, reminds me of talcum powder when it's been on a while.
Hi Sir, Very good purchase. I have the EDT and enjoy it very much.
Good review on a classic fragrance . I read somewhere that Keith Richards wore this back in the day .
Halston 12 Everytime I splash on I get the same sensation when I light up a Marlboro Red ❤
Hi Ash, compliments on another excellent video. However, if I may just correct your pronunciation of 'habit': there are two points to bear in mind - (a) in French, the 'h' preceding a vowel is always silent; and (b) the final consonant of a word is likewise silent, unless it is succeeded by a vowel. Thus, the correct pronunciation of 'habit' is (more or less) 'abee'
You should try out Niko's Sculpture someday. It a fragrence composed by Michel Almairac. He is responsible for dozens of iconic fragrences. Sculpture is widely renown as one of the best value for money fragrances.
Growing up in the late '70s my mother sold Avon and as a boy, I wore Wild Country, then as a teen started wearing Black Suede from Avon. Growing older started wearing Polo (Green), then Polo Sport. When i met my wife, Drakkar Noir, which she absolutely loves, when I wear it others state, "The 90s called and they want their cologne back"😂 I currently enjoy wearing more body sprays, like Bourbon or Atlantic by Bed, Bath and Beyond. Not loaded with $$ nowadays.😅
excellent review
Guerlain is my go to when I'm passing through the airport duty free. Can't afford to buy it, but a couple spritz makes you feel like a rockstar.
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Not my bag (as stated a number of times)
I may invest some birthday money in one in a couple of weeks. I seldom find myself in situations that require wearing of a fragrance, so the likelihood is it any I buy would languish in the cupboard for eternity, unused.
Never say never though. As you suggested recently Ash, it may be time to "dip my toe" into the world of men's fragrances.
*salute
A classic favourite of mine, and I am very particular!
hi ash,like yourself i love fragrance,would you consider doing a video of your whole fragrance collection? cheers kevin
Ash what perfumes would you like to choose between HABIT ROUGE or EUCRIS and why?
Very different scents, but Eucris is a giant amongst these mere human fragrances. In fact, I have always wondered why Eucris has never inspired it's own religion or cult, such is it's strength of character!
The color of the liquid or cap will always influence a person's thoughts about the fragrance's potential effects on one's expected reaction.
I like when you give a certain man that signifies "that" scent. Example: When you attributed Aramis to be worn by Indiana Jones. I was looking forward to see who you gave for Guerlain Habit Rouge.
I struggled to think of an obvious candidate for Habit Rouge actually. It’s a tough call.
That's understandable.
The name indicates what this is supposed to make you feel like - a member of the aristocracy climbing into his Bentley, off to the family estate for a weekend of fox hunting. Guerlain combined a number of elements of classic perfumery to produce an absolute masterpiece. I owned several bottles of this in my youth. And yes, it’s unisex. My cousin Liz, who worked as a photographer’s model, used to wear it.
Keith Richards once stated that back in the day he used to get irritated that the groupies used to flock around the various Micks and ignore him - until he started dousing himself with Habit Rouge, and the problem was solved. So - any younger gents who are reading this and looking for a certified panty-dropper, look no further. The Midnight Rambler knows!
Like Floris 89 plus Vanilla, with a french instead of an english vibe.
Fantastic review, it's very pleasant to listen to you. What are your thoughts on L'Homme Ideal?
I don’t know that one
@@TheChapsGuide it's a more recent fragrance from Gerlain with almond as the center. It has been quite successful since 2014.
Habit is not pronounced as “HabiT”. Its french. So, it is pronounced as “Aabi”. Great video anyways 👍. One of my all rime fav frag
Middle English: from Old French abit, habit, from Latin habitus ‘condition, appearance’, from habere ‘have, consist of’. The term originally meant ‘dress, attire.
Local dialects are going extinct because of people like you
I am from the USA and i call it Abby Rouge as well because im so used to it. Some still say Habit. I have not tried the EDP . I love the EDT but at first found it a bit powdery. Now i love it. Supposedly Kieth Richards favorite fragrance.
Without exaggerations, you would be a perfect choice for modern advertisement of this fragrance, if Guerlain will decide to do this again some day.
Hi Ash, enjoyed your video.
How would you compare Habit rouge by Guerlain with Number 89 by Floris?, I would value your opinion ?
Similarly 'old school' although 89 is even more old fashioned and rugged in my opinion.
@@TheChapsGuide thanks for taking the time to reply…
Any opinions on oud? I bought a clone of Ode For Greatness( fraction of the price). Makes me feel and smell like a pasha😂
I like a small amount of oud, as you say, it puts me in the mind of the Middle-East.
This costs US$92 on Amazon. And on Ebay it runs a tiny bit less, but also not cheap. Out of my acceptable price range.
Sir,if someone asks you to choose between Geo f trumperEUCRIS vs geo f trumpers SPANISH LEATHER ,,what will you choose and why?
Eucris for special occasions, as it is powerful and full of chracter - Spanish Leather for daily life, as it is classy, elegant and appropriate for just about any situation.
Ash good review. I guess I would like it sense it's Old fashion as i am old-fashioned and old 😂. Cheers Ron
You and me both!
@@TheChapsGuide 😂🤣
I was looking to buy this. Does this give rain smell? Pls do reply
It’s a pretty good fragrance. I’d certainly buy it again.
Guerlain - Little Black Dress on a women is enough to drive me mad. Trust me on that Ash
Love this scent, feels like a million pounds
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I know you like Drakkar, but for under a tenner lomani smells exactly the same you will be surprised I'm not putting you on a bum steer lomani costs less than £10 and smells the same
One of the worst fragrance ever bought by me. Threw it away.
Great choice, however, edt is much better than edp. EDP is just flat rose, edt is so much more playful and better performing