Two things: 1 - My goodness George you're looking particularly great recently! and 2, fantastic list and a great video idea as well. Loving the extra content too. Keep it up! Might I add a possible series idea? You talked about how Man in Black is similar to Spicebomb Extreme. Perhaps you can do a series on redundant purchases by talking about the different options considering the pricetags. You do a great job on discussing what fragrances are worth it for their price, especially because nowadays the cost for most scents just keep going up.
"I even have Glacial Essence for some reason" 🤣 Bang on with Tonka Imperiale. Really good stuff. Solid advice concerning fomo too. Things have a way of coming full circle. And possibly even rewarding patience.
As a fan of the channel: You look great! But you were also cool before. Keep doing what you like. This is the only channel where i constantly learn or discover something new. So, thanks!
I liked your review of Eau Sauvage. It really describes that fragrance well. Starts out with that fresh Neroli blast and then turns into a manly beast. I always associated it with an evening at a country club in the summer…a formal dinner after a round of golf with a bunch of wealthy business types. I bought it a few months ago. what a classic.
You talk a lot of sense that is very refreshing in the frag com, especially on redundant fragrances and not being manipulated by discontinuations and reformulations
Platinum Egoiste: my first 'real" fragrance, bought them myself on 18th birthday, 15 years later....im using Franck Olivier Eau De Passion, and im still enjoing Platinum Egoiste scent.
Really loving the new content and hope you’re doing better. You made a ton of good points but it was nice to have you call out getting similar fragrances. Diversify that portfolio.
Your take on ‘if you miss out on a fragrance and it gets discontinued, move on’ is refreshing. Fragcom perspective on hunting down at all costs - and at any price - needs to be challenged.
Hey George..greetings...I have smell Bvlgari neroli wood..I loved it,,but my girlfriend doesn't like it....do you think is it still gonna be a good pick..(because I love the smell and I probably buy it )..just want an expert 😏 call and take
This is a brilliant video and is an original concept. Every frag reviewer reviews what they already HAVE. Or, they get sent amazing frags to review. This is brilliant because it makes these fragrances somewhat elusive, and even more praiseworthy
Hi George👋 from New Orleans. I am one of your two female subscribers. You are a breath of fresh air on You tube. I respect your opinion because you don’t just buy a bottle just to say you own a stupid number of perfumes. Thx for entertaining and educating. Be healthy and be strong. Please keep them coming. Thx!
@@pradeep_sekar funny you ask. I purchased a 2010 bottle for $550 that was 90% full. The new bottles aren’t quite the same formulation, seems like some synthetics have been added. But the vintage is worth every penny and then some
Some true classics in here I was honestly surprised to hear you don't own, like Eau Sauvage parfum. Always thought Naxos would be right up your alley as well. Absolutely great list made me really want to double down and get Tonka Imperiale but with american Guerlain prices it would cost me quite the pretty penny.
Platinum Egoiste, Paco Rabanne pour Homme, Azzaro pour Homme, Guerlain Habit Rouge, Zino Davidoff... All of these are still available out there. Why is noone talking about these great fragrances anymore? They are so outdated, they're almost 'niche' these days.
I think you were referring to the original 'egoiste' which isn't platinum, which does have that spicy refined 60s smell. Platinum on the other hand is an outright 90s scent.
Is Naxos that good? I’ve watched lots of reviews, but some say it’s really just honey and vanilla and hardly any tobacco? I’m about to pull the trigger for £170 - Any thoughts would be welcome 🙏 FYI - I already have Tobacco Vanille, would this be too similar to Naxos and thus not worth the purchase?
I wanted to pick just 1 on the list that I thought you have to buy. For me it’s Platinum Egoiste. I have owned it from the mid 90s, when I was in my early 20s and have loved it ever since. I have always, and will always own it. It’s just that good. It’s probably one of the last fragrances I would get rid of if I had to give up my collection. You had some others on your list that you must buy, Eau Sauvage and Double Vanilla are to good not to own
As someone who has fallen into the trap many times of buying a fragrance just because I’ve heard it’s being discontinued, what you said was very helpful
I love Spiritueuse Double Vanille! It was my first niche love before I knew that niche existed. Even if there are better vanillas, I have an emotional attachment to it. Love Feve Delicieuse too! I'm keeping it for special occasions. I sampled Tonka Imperiale last year. It's a masterpiece and to me, masculine- leaning. I've ordered a sample of Guerlain Angelique Noire. I disregarded it in the past because I used to think I couldn't wear green notes. I hear the vanilla in it is the same as Spiritueuse Double Vanille. I'm a vanilla monster! Have a great weekend, George. 😊👍💖
Love your content George, but lately when you shoot indoors, you are 2-stops under! Can I suggest a side light to balance the contrast of the floor lamp in the background. Sorry, OCD triggered!
Great Content and unique delivery ! Can you review Bvlgari Glacial Essence? You said you have it what’s your thoughts on it! Btw I’m setting up my PayPal soon to contribute. Keep up the good work! Greetings from New York.
Audio is better. Practical lighting is fine (the lamp) but The global exposure is too low and your face should be the brightest part of the image, instead of the lamp.
All fragrances are jumping in price....that is why i said buy what you want now before your never able to buy them.....If it hard to justify paying the prices now wait tell you see what there going to charge in the future...And like you said George some have already done that....I do feel pressure to buy these fragrances that either are being discontinued or going up in price like Beach Geeza did...I mean i agree with Beach Geeza when he said he has been giving them away since he started...I got to say they were cheap 120 bucks for 50ml now they are 190 bucks for 50ml still worth the price i think but i got everyone of his fragrances before the price jump because i felt i needed to and i was spot on....Very Nice as always George! But Tom Ford is Top Dog in my book! Second would be Dior.....Then on and on...There is so many brands my head is spinning!
I unsubscribed from your ytb channel because you didn’t like jpg ultramale yet you liked jpg le beau i didn’t see the point of watching recommendations from someone who doesn’t have the same nose as me … that was a year ago now you r one of my first fo youtuber to buy new fragrances (i think my nose developed or something) i even blind bought oud rain by renier and it was my best purchases ever also my first niche fragrance ❤️❤️ I’m really curious about your opinion on ✅bleu oud by arabian oud ✅promise by frederic malle I have search 🔍 your channel unfortunately i didn’t found nothing about those 2
I imagine one day we will have a drink together in an obscure bar in New York (that’s where I live, I’m not coming to you) and talk about people as if there were fragrances!! Cheers!!
Love this video concept. I really love that you put so much thought into your videos. Even though you have an very different taste/nose compared to mine, I enjoy your videos so much. One of the best in the game. Platinum Egoiste is my fav Chanel btw. 😎
Yes! Yesterday Haze! I got a decant of that because I was searching for fig or date FRUIT scents. Not just fig leaf or tree but the sweet, juicy, gooey-textured fruit. And with that in Yesterday Haze along with whipped cream - yes, a whipped cream note - in the mid, it's on my full bottle to-buy list. But I don't like Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum, either 2012 or 2017. I don't like the gummy elemi/myrrh. Eau Sauvage EDT (1966) is my second favorite ever in history, but not these recent parfums. And did you mention neroli as being in there? Doesn't smell like it to me at all and it's not in the notes listing. Did you mean elemi? OK I just checked the note listing for the 2012 version and that one lists petigrain as a note. I assume that is what you were referring to. And Platinum Egoiste is a struggle because the metallic accord is way too intense.
when people press the dislike button ,is that for the fragrances or for the video itself . how can you dislike a well put together informative list . bellends
I love all the options here starting with Reflection Man(shout out hero) all the way through the end. I do prefer Dior Feve also I also have a similar mentality with fragrances being discontinued . The only one I chased was Dior Mitzah Great video 🤘🏼
Also, have you ever done “best designer vanillas”? I’d be very interesting. My wife loathes sweet, so I must be careful. But I adore vanilla (more so than Tonka) and I’d like to invest in one real food one. Preferably deep and rich and maybe even a little dark. Thanks!
Got a 1993 brand new in box vintage Egoiste Platinum (yes, it was not Platinum Egoiste back then!) on the way. Already had samples of it and it’s incredible.
I honestly love how you remember anything from jesolo other than drunk Austrians 🤣🤣 and yeah… this video was the final push to get Naxos! Love your work!
Nice to see this kind of video where a reviewer is honest when he states he doesnt have a frag but would like to get one or all 10 in the list (8 i think coz you got a few). Im also looking to purchase yesterday haze so its nice to know it has your approval which will get it over the hump for my next haul. Great video concept yet again and i hope you can consider my suggestion in your post for unique concept for top 10 list. God bless!
Good concept. I have a handful of those and hardly ever wear them, largely due to easier "blue" reaches. I have to agree about Xerjoff. I bought Alexandria 11 last week and its different level but, due to price, I won't be getting my next Xerjoff this side Christmas.
Friendly reminder: you don't need a full bottle and presentation of everything you're curious about, or even like. A 10 ml decant is a better use of space and lasts a long time.
First off, i need to tell you that who ever's Cat is it is on your profile picture, please tell that Cat that I love them. Second it's a fair point and I should have clarified that these are Fragrances I'd be willing to buy full bottles of.
So glad to see George uploading consistently.
The best fragrance youtuber.
I’ve missed him, his comedy, his in depth reviews, his cinematography. Love ya George!
Russ Johnson you can watch comedy in Netflix man. Here we talk about fragrances. But thank you to see him like this, maybe you're right .😉🤙
Clean shaven George is one handsome looking devil 😈 😉
Two things: 1 - My goodness George you're looking particularly great recently! and 2, fantastic list and a great video idea as well. Loving the extra content too. Keep it up! Might I add a possible series idea? You talked about how Man in Black is similar to Spicebomb Extreme. Perhaps you can do a series on redundant purchases by talking about the different options considering the pricetags. You do a great job on discussing what fragrances are worth it for their price, especially because nowadays the cost for most scents just keep going up.
"I even have Glacial Essence for some reason" 🤣 Bang on with Tonka Imperiale. Really good stuff. Solid advice concerning fomo too. Things have a way of coming full circle. And possibly even rewarding patience.
As a fan of the channel: You look great! But you were also cool before. Keep doing what you like. This is the only channel where i constantly learn or discover something new. So, thanks!
I liked your review of Eau Sauvage. It really describes that fragrance well. Starts out with that fresh Neroli blast and then turns into a manly beast.
I always associated it with an evening at a country club in the summer…a formal dinner after a round of golf with a bunch of wealthy business types. I bought it a few months ago. what a classic.
You talk a lot of sense that is very refreshing in the frag com, especially on redundant fragrances and not being manipulated by discontinuations and reformulations
Yes!!! Keep the consistency, George.
Platinum Egoiste: my first 'real" fragrance, bought them myself on 18th birthday, 15 years later....im using Franck Olivier Eau De Passion, and im still enjoing Platinum Egoiste scent.
Really loving the new content and hope you’re doing better. You made a ton of good points but it was nice to have you call out getting similar fragrances. Diversify that portfolio.
Your take on ‘if you miss out on a fragrance and it gets discontinued, move on’ is refreshing. Fragcom perspective on hunting down at all costs - and at any price - needs to be challenged.
Hey George..greetings...I have smell Bvlgari neroli wood..I loved it,,but my girlfriend doesn't like it....do you think is it still gonna be a good pick..(because I love the smell and I probably buy it )..just want an expert 😏 call and take
This is a brilliant video and is an original concept. Every frag reviewer reviews what they already HAVE. Or, they get sent amazing frags to review. This is brilliant because it makes these fragrances somewhat elusive, and even more praiseworthy
Hi George👋 from New Orleans. I am one of your two female subscribers. You are a breath of fresh air on You tube. I respect your opinion because you don’t just buy a bottle just to say you own a stupid number of perfumes. Thx for entertaining and educating. Be healthy and be strong. Please keep them coming. Thx!
Collector of hundreds of fragrances niche and designer for 9 years now. Tonka Imperiale my favorite scent of ALL time.
Is it still the same in the current bottles with the sky high pricing??
@@pradeep_sekar funny you ask. I purchased a 2010 bottle for $550 that was 90% full. The new bottles aren’t quite the same formulation, seems like some synthetics have been added. But the vintage is worth every penny and then some
Some true classics in here I was honestly surprised to hear you don't own, like Eau Sauvage parfum. Always thought Naxos would be right up your alley as well. Absolutely great list made me really want to double down and get Tonka Imperiale but with american Guerlain prices it would cost me quite the pretty penny.
This is the most fun I have in these late-pandemic days, watching George's recent uploads.
Good choice from you. I'm the same where 80% of what I buy is niche, but I only have under 20 bottles/decants.
Platinum Egoiste, Paco Rabanne pour Homme, Azzaro pour Homme, Guerlain Habit Rouge, Zino Davidoff... All of these are still available out there. Why is noone talking about these great fragrances anymore? They are so outdated, they're almost 'niche' these days.
Hiro was a fragcom class act and legend! Reflection Man,Pardon and Musc Ravageur were his epic hypes.
Creed bashing again ☺... what did they do to you George? 😆
My wallet wishes I could recommend frags I don't own
Love it. ❤. Also you mentioned brands whose prices are rising but not worth the money
This is not a 60 minute video but it will suffice
I think you were referring to the original 'egoiste' which isn't platinum, which does have that spicy refined 60s smell. Platinum on the other hand is an outright 90s scent.
yesterday haze = definitely based
How about Top 10 fragrances to get arrested?
To be arrested by "Women cops and drop panties"
Is Naxos that good?
I’ve watched lots of reviews, but some say it’s really just honey and vanilla and hardly any tobacco?
I’m about to pull the trigger for £170 - Any thoughts would be welcome 🙏
FYI - I already have Tobacco Vanille, would this be too similar to Naxos and thus not worth the purchase?
There is a dominant tobacco note in the opening. Once it dries down you get more honey, but either way it’s a great fragrance!
I wanted to pick just 1 on the list that I thought you have to buy. For me it’s Platinum Egoiste. I have owned it from the mid 90s, when I was in my early 20s and have loved it ever since. I have always, and will always own it. It’s just that good. It’s probably one of the last fragrances I would get rid of if I had to give up my collection. You had some others on your list that you must buy, Eau Sauvage and Double Vanilla are to good not to own
As someone who has fallen into the trap many times of buying a fragrance just because I’ve heard it’s being discontinued, what you said was very helpful
I love Spiritueuse Double Vanille! It was my first niche love before I knew that niche existed. Even if there are better vanillas, I have an emotional attachment to it. Love Feve Delicieuse too! I'm keeping it for special occasions. I sampled Tonka Imperiale last year. It's a masterpiece and to me, masculine- leaning. I've ordered a sample of Guerlain Angelique Noire. I disregarded it in the past because I used to think I couldn't wear green notes. I hear the vanilla in it is the same as Spiritueuse Double Vanille. I'm a vanilla monster! Have a great weekend, George. 😊👍💖
Love your content George, but lately when you shoot indoors, you are 2-stops under! Can I suggest a side light to balance the contrast of the floor lamp in the background. Sorry, OCD triggered!
Congrats on your lifestyle change and your grind of uploading vids every day. Content as usual, has always been top notch
This is only fragrance channel that is worth watching. Consistent quality. There's a depth to every video.
Great Content and unique delivery ! Can you review Bvlgari Glacial Essence? You said you have it what’s your thoughts on it!
Btw I’m setting up my PayPal soon to contribute. Keep up the good work! Greetings from New York.
The most honest fragrance reviewer on TH-cam. Love the content.
Audio is better. Practical lighting is fine (the lamp) but The global exposure is too low and your face should be the brightest part of the image, instead of the lamp.
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All fragrances are jumping in price....that is why i said buy what you want now before your never able to buy them.....If it hard to justify paying the prices now wait tell you see what there going to charge in the future...And like you said George some have already done that....I do feel pressure to buy these fragrances that either are being discontinued or going up in price like Beach Geeza did...I mean i agree with Beach Geeza when he said he has been giving them away since he started...I got to say they were cheap 120 bucks for 50ml now they are 190 bucks for 50ml still worth the price i think but i got everyone of his fragrances before the price jump because i felt i needed to and i was spot on....Very Nice as always George! But Tom Ford is Top Dog in my book! Second would be Dior.....Then on and on...There is so many brands my head is spinning!
I thought Man in Black was a smoother, formal version of the original Spicebomb? And not the Extreme version?
Idea for new video. 10 best fragrances to wear on a blind date when you've been told in advance it's a hippo-croca-pig and you want her to ghost you
Amazing, I'll make it at least 4 hours long.
I unsubscribed from your ytb channel because you didn’t like jpg ultramale yet you liked jpg le beau i didn’t see the point of watching recommendations from someone who doesn’t have the same nose as me … that was a year ago now you r one of my first fo youtuber to buy new fragrances (i think my nose developed or something) i even blind bought oud rain by renier and it was my best purchases ever also my first niche fragrance ❤️❤️
I’m really curious about your opinion on
✅bleu oud by arabian oud
✅promise by frederic malle
I have search 🔍 your channel unfortunately i didn’t found nothing about those 2
I imagine one day we will have a drink together in an obscure bar in New York (that’s where I live, I’m not coming to you) and talk about people as if there were fragrances!! Cheers!!
I would really love to see your take on Moustache EDP. It's incredible.
Channel egoiste platinum and Dior eau sauvage parfum are my MOJO. Dior is my signature scent and I wear it in all but the hottest weather.
You should make a video on your next purchase, the next shopping cart and why you buy them.
SDV and TI are two of the best fragrances ever created. Absolute gems.
They are very weak old lady perfumes... not a panty dropper like eros
No need to wait on Tonka Imperiale. TI and Feve really don't smell alike. Really different takes on Tonka.
Totally agree in regards to Xerjoff. Procured my first bottle recently of Uden. Just smells fantastic. Presentation and bottles are top notch.
Naxos is in my bucket list… I’m pretty sure you will get it before me because I’m broke 😆
Lovely list
Small point of view i wish you can add bit of light to your videos they look a bit dark
Love Spiritueuse Double Vanille, happy to have it
Waiting for a opportunity to buy Royal Oud... not at retail.
Whoa, wait a minute, Pure Havane is discontinued! Best use my bottle sparingly.
I just bought man in black i didn't buy it for awhile because I own spice bomb.
Love this video concept. I really love that you put so much thought into your videos.
Even though you have an very different taste/nose compared to mine, I enjoy your videos so much. One of the best in the game.
Platinum Egoiste is my fav Chanel btw. 😎
What an original theme. Great video, George. Top discussion!
Hey George, whats your opinion on Molecules 01? Is it worth it? I can buy a 100 ml bottle for 40£.
At £40, please grab it. I wish I could have it at such a bargain price.
You can buy it on scent scientist for £15, same thing, I’ve got both, 100ml
@@billyoneill9356 what?
Am I the only one who gives a thumbs up 👍 with roughly 2 seconds of it starting?
I genuinely click like when I'm in the first advert! 😁
George, i need a tutorial from you on how you clean your fragrance cabinet
Is there an updated version of platinum egoist
So many great fragrances so few endz to purchase them all.
Yes! Yesterday Haze! I got a decant of that because I was searching for fig or date FRUIT scents. Not just fig leaf or tree but the sweet, juicy, gooey-textured fruit. And with that in Yesterday Haze along with whipped cream - yes, a whipped cream note - in the mid, it's on my full bottle to-buy list.
But I don't like Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum, either 2012 or 2017. I don't like the gummy elemi/myrrh. Eau Sauvage EDT (1966) is my second favorite ever in history, but not these recent parfums. And did you mention neroli as being in there? Doesn't smell like it to me at all and it's not in the notes listing. Did you mean elemi? OK I just checked the note listing for the 2012 version and that one lists petigrain as a note. I assume that is what you were referring to.
And Platinum Egoiste is a struggle because the metallic accord is way too intense.
something to watch before bedtime :)
Great video and I enjoyed it and have a blessed night
Whoa, who is this new guy who took over this channel from that victorian hobbit?!
I have around 30 fragrances but i actually only wear 3.
Sell the rest. :D
@@bkorodi1797 why.he might actually use the rest at some point
A mention of Jesolo is the last thing I would expect from a Fragrance Apprentice video 😂
I really miss it, hope to get back there in the new year.
Looking good man digging the new look
Eau Savauge Parfum is awesome!
when people press the dislike button ,is that for the fragrances or for the video itself . how can you dislike a well put together informative list . bellends
I’m so tempted to buy Naxos…
Would you ever consider creating your own fragrance line George?
He said a couple of videos ago that he never has intentions of creating his own fragrance.
I love all the options here starting with Reflection Man(shout out hero) all the way through the end. I do prefer Dior Feve also
I also have a similar mentality with fragrances being discontinued . The only one I chased was Dior Mitzah
Great video 🤘🏼
You are the best!
Commenting to help that algorithm!
Yesterday Haze!
Also, have you ever done “best designer vanillas”? I’d be very interesting. My wife loathes sweet, so I must be careful. But I adore vanilla (more so than Tonka) and I’d like to invest in one real food one. Preferably deep and rich and maybe even a little dark. Thanks!
Got a 1993 brand new in box vintage Egoiste Platinum (yes, it was not Platinum Egoiste back then!) on the way.
Already had samples of it and it’s incredible.
@5:12 I heard "The first one is... Covid" and couldn´t believe it :D Who would name a fragrance Covid? Then I saw the spelling :P
I honestly love how you remember anything from jesolo other than drunk Austrians 🤣🤣 and yeah… this video was the final push to get Naxos! Love your work!
Can we get top 10 Oxbridge fragrances? ie ones u would expect posh Cambridge students and faculty to wear.
Fantastic list
Brilliant!
Oh, great! Another Top 10 list…. but a good one. 👍🏻 Hope you’re doing well mate!
Nice kit .
Fantastic reviewer. Keep up the good work. Enjoying your work.
Nice to see this kind of video where a reviewer is honest when he states he doesnt have a frag but would like to get one or all 10 in the list (8 i think coz you got a few). Im also looking to purchase yesterday haze so its nice to know it has your approval which will get it over the hump for my next haul. Great video concept yet again and i hope you can consider my suggestion in your post for unique concept for top 10 list. God bless!
Now you are looking better than earlier, and I appreciate your knowledge towards fragrances.
Nice choice bro !!
Great concept. A video about talking yourself in/out of buying fragrances. Enjoyed this.
Good concept. I have a handful of those and hardly ever wear them, largely due to easier "blue" reaches. I have to agree about Xerjoff. I bought Alexandria 11 last week and its different level but, due to price, I won't be getting my next Xerjoff this side Christmas.
I’m new in this chanel and so far I find it very interesting. Have you done any review on Minotaure? Thanks
Great video George! Love this idea for a video, too. Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum and Man in Black are 2 of my all time faves. Cheers! 🍻
Solid future pickups. Thanks George.
Groomed George delivers. 10 fragrances to wear for a hot towel shave?
You will have a bigger following than boring dan after this weekend
Friendly reminder: you don't need a full bottle and presentation of everything you're curious about, or even like. A 10 ml decant is a better use of space and lasts a long time.
First off, i need to tell you that who ever's Cat is it is on your profile picture, please tell that Cat that I love them. Second it's a fair point and I should have clarified that these are Fragrances I'd be willing to buy full bottles of.
Terrae essence is also awesome, it's worth to take a look.
Loving the uploads!
Time to get buying George