You fast became one of if not my favorite scentubers. Lots of people have said already but I love your psychology and honesty behind your videos, always keep it real. 👏🏼
Senses influence each other and by extension the whole sensation of a fragrance. Between eyes and nose it’s a story of impatience, jealousy, harmony and exaggeration. And that’s why we like to spoil them over & over.
I would say when I was younger I was influenced by the bottle. I'm not anymore. As my journey continues I've come to appreciate a nice bottle and presentation. The juice is what matters most!
I think the color of the bottle is really influencing our buying decisions. I have to admit, it is a smart move to choose the color based on a scenario you want to suggest. Since now I have never thought about that. Great video and very informative as usual!
Great insight. It’s definitely effective marketing especially for collectors who want an attractive display to have similar flacons for symmetry. It’s a subtle but effective way to keep buyers “on brand”!
Bro your channel is sick. You got a video for every passing thought i have about frags. Your content also has great replay value cuz your points also can be glossed over too easily because of the breadth of info (this is a good thing). Keep it up Justin.
Oooh, excellent topic. I'm a sucker for exquisitely designed packaging. Gets me every time!!! Yes Sir. But yes, I agree with you on that color psychology angle. I'm drawn to 💙 and 🤎 and those heavy glass bases. Tactile features are starting to draw me in. I recently spotted a plain Valentine's day mug in a store. It was black with fuschia pink lettering.... basic. But there was something about the matte look of it from afar. Once I picked it up and felt it, I was sold 🥰
Amouage had a such great job on bottle's art. I love that the bottle cap is inspired by a Khanjar it's a traditional dagger originating from Oman and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
All points well stated, presentation is definitely a factor. Side note: When you said you’d be changing your content style this is exactly what I hoped to see! Keep up the great work.
I honestly believe that one influences the other. Meaning if you see something nice then pick it up and it feels nice as well, then you smell it, it’s the complete package. One sense plays off of the other.
Wow amazing video and yes I am blown away by the visual affects of a fragrance which hence gets me overwhelmed and curious to buy it prior to the fact of researching it as well! Good video bro !
It's actually so true. They play with our minds from the start. Don't even get to smell them and you already know. I do love a nice looking bottle where you can tell they took their time in designing it and if it matches the scent, even better. It's nice to have great juice with a great presentation. I'll spray out of anything but I'd rather have something that is intriguing, mysterious, interesting.
JC!!! What's good fam!! I had to take a break, after relocating from Socal to Chattanooga!! Always appreciated your grind!! The last live stream with Ross was on point!! Keep up the great work!!
The bottle design does make a difference to me. If the bottle doesn't appeal to my eye, the scent would really have to wow me. Now Im not big on the box presentation. its nice, but since we just put the boxes away and don't really look at them, its not as important. How about doing a list on the scents that spark the best memory, of an event or of a person. Clean scents always remind me of my grandfather. even in his late 90's before he pasted he would never leave the house without a nice cologne. I also think about him, when getting a straight razor shave, he always shaved with a straight razor an a shave soap. What was the scent you wore at your wedding or a 1st date. IL'Eau d'Issey always reminds me of a trip to jamica where I had one of the best times ever.
I am guilty of wanting to buy a fragrance after hearing good things but being mainly sold on the visual. Oddly enough, I find myself being more pleased by a fragrance I enjoy in an unusual bottle and more upset with a fragrance I don’t enjoy as much in a nice looking bottle.
I do agree that the visual aspect of a fragrance bottle can influence a potential customer. Very interesting video, I felt like I was watching a TED Talks presentation.
I'm in the category of people that don't care about the bottle design or presentation at all. I get influenced more from people like you. Then I look into the fragrances from other reviewers and then head straight to Fragrantica to dissect it some more and compare them to other fragrances and specific fragrance notes. Once I'm convinced, I'll place an order immediately.
I actually got really big into fragrances because of bottle designs. That's why my first serious fragrance was YSL Rive Gauche. The metal shaving cream like bottle was so awesome.
Your voice is sounding wonderful, brother. You must have a good mic as well. Compliments aside, I enjoyed this informative, relatable video. Thank you for continually producing quality content.
Looking at my collection. Yes I’m influenced by the look of a bottle. Prada lhomme feels so good in my hand. Thick glass, leather backing(synthetic) the name on the bottle shines with even a tiny bit of light. I don’t think it influences my purchases but it influences what I end up grabbing out of my collection many times.
Justin, I am floored right now. I ordered a 2ml decant of Ganymede from ScentSplit and it came in today. I sprayed it about 15 minutes ago and I am in awe. I have never smelled anything like this in my entire life. It’s so incredibly unique. I imagine this is what a ufo smells like. I am in LOVE and I’m actually so grateful that you reviewed this. It’s my favorite fragrance period. Intrigues me to no end!
I agree, non-price/scent factors tend to influence consumers' purchasing decisions. 'By Kilian' and 'Initio Parfums Privés' instantly come to mind as brands that influence consumers' decisions as far as bottle design and naming conventions are concerned.
Love the analysis Justin. This is touching the core of marketing. Packaging has to be appealing to encourage people to go for the product be it perfume chocolate, beverages or even olive oil. It affects everyone consciously or subliminally, humans are very visual, some more than other. For example, I think the design of JPG's Le Male series (not a fan myself) is one the main reasons many younger people went for it when it was first released in the mid 1990s. Personally I have very high respect for MEMO, ARGOS and PENHALIGON'S for customizing each bottle with elements that directly relate to the scent. You just fall in love with the brand before even smelling the scent.
Another great video!! Can you do a video of batch codes/ so-called discontinued rumors . Is there any real difference in batches, and why would there be? Also, has a company ever released an official statement, stating a fragrance was reformulated or that a fragrance was going to be discontinued. I feel like a fragrance can come out this year, and a month later, people are stating batch numbers and reformulation, and it might be discontinued .
Great content as usual Justin. Perfect examples you gave us with each aspect. The most important to me is the liquid itself. If I don't like the perfume, the bottle doesn't matter at all. For me bottles only matter in a way that they have to fit within my collection. Yes, it's a OCPD-light thing, but to me that matters. I don't mind if the bottle is round or square, has a plastic cap or metal with a magnet, what label it has or if the letters are just put on the bottle like Chanel or Cartier does. It either has to be a black bottle, or a clear bottle with yellow liquid in it and it has to stand up right. But like I sayed; first the perfume itself, after that the bottle design. The box... I trow it away after opening, so it only has to keep the bottle safe from breaking.
Brilliant once again Justin, so what you're saying is... there is a method to their madness. A behind-the-scenes strategy to control me and to drive me to purchase fragrances, similar to nicotine, but for the nose, I see the light now.
I feel like I'm very influenced by the looks of fragrances. And I recognize this about myself. Of course, the most important thing is the smell itself. But, since I'm most likely going to have these bottles for a long time, I like to be able to look at it and be pleased by its aesthetic. So, I think I'm okay with being manipulated a little bit. But just a little bit.
This video is 100 percent accurate!! Even down to the box!! I don’t mean to step on any toes but CREED could do a better job with their presentations! There’s no excuse for such a lackluster presentation,especially for they’re charging!
It's important how it looks and feels. I always appreciate beautiful glasswork. I would even say that there are some good fragrances that I don't want because I don't like the bottle. At least I hesitate if I don't like the bottle. On the other hand I don't think I have bought a fragrance just for the bottle. I can't say it doesn't matter, esthetic is important.
The visuals mean everything to me especially when it comes to the bottle shape . Even if a fragrance smell really good and the bottle look tacky I would not purchase it 😅.
I'm influenced more by visual, but I feel in a way that.most aren't (at least for 1 of the ways). Like you, I'm drawn to a beautiful, rich Ambery colour when it comes to the juice. The different part is I'm turned away by what I would consider tacky or juvenile looking bottles (Toy Boy, Bad Boy, JPG, etc). I won't even smell those fragrances in fear that I'll like them while knowing that I'll never buy them. As always, I love the content, Justin. Great stuff, to say the least.
Great job on the vid Justin! 🧡 I wonder if strong magnets or tight caps can be a detriment sometimes by potentially adding an upward force on the collar or crimping every time the cap is removed. After hundreds of pulls can it potentially be a factor in compromising the seal at the top of the bottle? But yeah, if I were to guess what influences us the most, it might be our personal perception of the fragrance's extrinsic social value. Presentation and marketing has different effects on different people, but it's more difficult to escape repetition. That's why social media campaigns can be so effective. Consumers sure do like novelty. Colour would be my number 2!
I like to think I’m more utilitarian but to some extend it might influence a decision. I sample, so… I don’t think bottle color or shape matters a lot. However, space is the limiting factor on my shelves, so big bottles (which you never finish anyway) are at a disadvantage when deciding if something is full bottle worthy. Also the ridiculous sky scraper versions of Serge Lutens… sorry, that just does not fit anywhere. Still, if something is really good, decided by scent, it is FBW (like some 100 ml Jovoy and Amouage)… So, partly, shape and size…
As a designer, i'm unfortunately a sucker for design and branding. Even though I barely buy fragrances (yes, I mainly just watch videos of other people buying them), I'm looking at you Memo, Imaginary Authors, Diptyque, Tom Ford, Nasomotto, Zegna, Zadig and Voltair
Believe it or not I used to just buy decants of expensive fragrances and then I will look up reviews online and see which clone has had the best version of it. And with the clown houses all of their bottles are exactly the same so I never really gave a care about the bottles design but slowly I learned that not all bottle qualities were the same so the atomizers played a big role into the brands that I will buy. Then I found out about Middle Eastern fragrances and that's when I actually started to care about bottle design because for the first time my collection started to look different. I started to like picking out bottles based on how to bottle instead of having to lift up every bottle to read what it said on the bottle to know what I was wearing. Then I started buying the actual niche bottles of some of my favorite fragrances and I must admit I do care about the bottle design but not as an influencer of whether or not I will buy the fragrance
And yes, visual and tactile factors do affect my buying habits. With thousands of brands and hundreds of new releases a year it’s difficult to choose where to give your attention. In my case, I currently only desire high-quality fragrances so I narrow the field by consuming fragrance content and by prejudging quality by observing the elements discussed in the video. That doesn’t mean I won’t try anything it’s just less likely to make on my radar.
I wouldn't say it would influence my purchase but inevitably it does-- the highest quality juice generally comes in high quality containers... Roja... Amouage... Even indies like zaharoff and bogue have great packaging... But I am into a few vintage goodies like Chanel no 19 extrait and Dior - Miss Dior extrait and the pkg is quality, albeit dated.... So I do make an effort to see past that and not judge the book by its cover (for example: Chypre Siam by Rogue-- one of the BEST fragrances i own in one of the worst bottles (and worst caps and worst boxes) proudly on my shelf (right next to Diaghilev and Gold Man, Which are two of the BEST packages on the market in my opinion...) Great video...
Hi Justin, have you tried any fragrances from Jorum Studio? It's the house of Euan McCall, the perfumer behind Nerandertal's them, and if you like them I highly recommend their stuff. Phloem and Caardus are my personal favorites, but I'm interested in getting my nose on a lot more of their fragrances.
Glad to see a TH-camr speaking on the separate experiences of the bottle and box in fragrances. Those two components are experiential imo, especially with boxes. It all contributes to the overall vibe of the fragrance.
I know some people say it doesn't matter and it's all about the juice but c'mon now, we've all fallen for the looks at one point or another... says the guy who's a reptile fanatic right now wearing Stephane Humbert Lucas's Sand Dance, lol. That said, as striking as the "serpent" collection's bottles are, the juice backing it up is incredible (in this case, whiskey, cacao and sandalwood with a touch of incense!).
design has to make sense, try to imagine a Tom Ford leather frag in a Lacoste bottle. Or Lacoste bottled as Neanderthal Them. That said, I love the Valentino Uomo and Born in Roma line and I feel their packaging is completely incongruent with their product. The juice is charming and elegant and the bottles are like punk rock bracelets and jewelry from the 80s/90s. One brand that plays with packaging well is Moschino; I like some of their scents and would borrow some from the ladies collection if I decide to reach for something sweet. I find their presentations witty. On the flip side, I find Paco Rabane's presentations extremely tacky and I don't want a gold bar or a trophy or a robot sitting on my shelf. Fortunately for me, I don't care much for their scents either
I'm influenced more by fragrance reviewers.... I recently purchased a bottle of Xerjoff Casamorati 1888 based off positive fragrance reviewers... and I don't like it... it was a bad purchase
Oh yeah. You totally missed out on the picture painted on most minds when it comes to something like Born in Roma _Yellow_ Dream. And TH-cam breathed a sigh of relief in response.
any bottle becomes better when a magnetic cap is there who does not like that? CK bottle that has no cap... who likes that? hahahah you go to smell the atomizer... cant smell anything.. because there is no cap so smell goes away
I love getting a good frag in a good bottle. I love the jovoy bottles the Guerlain bottles I think are great. I also love my simple bottle of Chanel Sycamore they just have a great look and feel to them. Also I naught add that I’m actually looking at my bottles I think I enjoy my Aqua di Parma bottles as well. I love the shape the simple caps they make me happy. One of my more disappointing bottles is MDCI invasion Barbare initially I bought the the bottle without the resin bust as I have read online looks nicer then it feels in the hand. My bottle comes with a flimsy plastic cap that slides into place as beautiful as the actual bottle is the cap sort of kills it for such and expensive self taunted brand. So now that I’m nearly finished with the bottle I’ve decided to purchase the Silk Road edition of invasion Barbare. The bottle looks stunning with a gold cap and and silver adorned artwork on the front of the bottle. However when I received it the bottle itself is a bit wavy and the cap that looked so special online is yet again a light plastic cover. I must say despite this. Invasion is my absolute favorite formal fragrance. Along side beau du jour sycomore and Amouage beloved man. Justin a review on Invasion would be great to see.
@@stayfreshproductions it’s powdery so if that’s an issue just move on. I feel I remember you said you don’t care for powder or maybe it was your wife you had mentioned. Its not a show stopper rather just a very well done grooming cologne. I’d even pause at saying a fougere as it’s often referred to.
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You fast became one of if not my favorite scentubers. Lots of people have said already but I love your psychology and honesty behind your videos, always keep it real. 👏🏼
Thank you!
Fragrance with Psychology. Now that's what I'm talking about!!! I would love more content like this Justin. Well done sir.
Thank you!
I’ve never seen a fragrance video on this topic. Thanks for keeping your channel unique and interesting. It really makes you stand out from the crowd
Thank you
Senses influence each other and by extension the whole sensation of a fragrance. Between eyes and nose it’s a story of impatience, jealousy, harmony and exaggeration. And that’s why we like to spoil them over & over.
I would say when I was younger I was influenced by the bottle. I'm not anymore. As my journey continues I've come to appreciate a nice bottle and presentation. The juice is what matters most!
Can 100% agree with the visual. I’ve noticed for me simple and classical styles for bottles pull my eye much more than more decorated bottles.
Uniqueness reflects a differentiation strategy.
We're all influenced by aesthetics, some of us more than others.
I think the color of the bottle is really influencing our buying decisions. I have to admit, it is a smart move to choose the color based on a scenario you want to suggest. Since now I have never thought about that. Great video and very informative as usual!
Hey Justin, This was a really good video to watch and not something i think about to often. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
This is true. I love an elegant, heavy bottle.
Thanks for the eye opening information provided. No other channel usually comes up with such important topics.
Thank you 🙏🏾
I love Zaharoff Leather Tabac bottle! How it looks and feels in the hand (real leather for the label?) precisely describe what its all about
Great insight. It’s definitely effective marketing especially for collectors who want an attractive display to have similar flacons for symmetry. It’s a subtle but effective way to keep buyers “on brand”!
Bro your channel is sick. You got a video for every passing thought i have about frags. Your content also has great replay value cuz your points also can be glossed over too easily because of the breadth of info (this is a good thing). Keep it up Justin.
I appreciate that! Thank you bro.
Thanks for the video. Great video. We're indeed go for the looks first..
The Luna rossa bottles got me so good. Im glad I love their fragrances too lol.
Oooh, excellent topic. I'm a sucker for exquisitely designed packaging. Gets me every time!!! Yes Sir. But yes, I agree with you on that color psychology angle. I'm drawn to 💙 and 🤎 and those heavy glass bases. Tactile features are starting to draw me in. I recently spotted a plain Valentine's day mug in a store. It was black with fuschia pink lettering.... basic. But there was something about the matte look of it from afar. Once I picked it up and felt it, I was sold 🥰
Amouage had a such great job on bottle's art. I love that the bottle cap is inspired by a Khanjar it's a traditional dagger originating from Oman and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
All points well stated, presentation is definitely a factor.
Side note: When you said you’d be changing your content style this is exactly what I hoped to see! Keep up the great work.
Thank you!
I honestly believe that one influences the other. Meaning if you see something nice then pick it up and it feels nice as well, then you smell it, it’s the complete package. One sense plays off of the other.
Agreed.
Wow amazing video and yes I am blown away by the visual affects of a fragrance which hence gets me overwhelmed and curious to buy it prior to the fact of researching it as well! Good video bro !
Thank you!!
It's actually so true. They play with our minds from the start. Don't even get to smell them and you already know. I do love a nice looking bottle where you can tell they took their time in designing it and if it matches the scent, even better. It's nice to have great juice with a great presentation. I'll spray out of anything but I'd rather have something that is intriguing, mysterious, interesting.
JC!!! What's good fam!! I had to take a break, after relocating from Socal to Chattanooga!! Always appreciated your grind!! The last live stream with Ross was on point!! Keep up the great work!!
Welcome back! Thank you!
The bottle design does make a difference to me. If the bottle doesn't appeal to my eye, the scent would really have to wow me. Now Im not big on the box presentation. its nice, but since we just put the boxes away and don't really look at them, its not as important.
How about doing a list on the scents that spark the best memory, of an event or of a person. Clean scents always remind me of my grandfather. even in his late 90's before he pasted he would never leave the house without a nice cologne. I also think about him, when getting a straight razor shave, he always shaved with a straight razor an a shave soap. What was the scent you wore at your wedding or a 1st date. IL'Eau d'Issey always reminds me of a trip to jamica where I had one of the best times ever.
this is very informative. thank you for making this video 👌
Thank you!
The bottle design always draws me to buy , the packaging is a plus. Uniquely designed bottles more often have nice scents. IMO. Kudos
Great video and I enjoyed it and I like Dior Sauvage Elixir and Penhaligons Sartorial and I'm going to try the other fragrances and have a blessed day
A very unique and interesting episode 👏👏👏👏
I am guilty of wanting to buy a fragrance after hearing good things but being mainly sold on the visual. Oddly enough, I find myself being more pleased by a fragrance I enjoy in an unusual bottle and more upset with a fragrance I don’t enjoy as much in a nice looking bottle.
Thanks for videos like this!
Thank you!
Another great video Brother
Awesome topic!
The Bottle plays a big role weather I like a fragrance or not.
I do agree that the visual aspect of a fragrance bottle can influence a potential customer. Very interesting video, I felt like I was watching a TED Talks presentation.
Haha, thanks!
I'm in the category of people that don't care about the bottle design or presentation at all. I get influenced more from people like you. Then I look into the fragrances from other reviewers and then head straight to Fragrantica to dissect it some more and compare them to other fragrances and specific fragrance notes. Once I'm convinced, I'll place an order immediately.
I actually got really big into fragrances because of bottle designs. That's why my first serious fragrance was YSL Rive Gauche. The metal shaving cream like bottle was so awesome.
Your voice is sounding wonderful, brother. You must have a good mic as well. Compliments aside, I enjoyed this informative, relatable video. Thank you for continually producing quality content.
Thank you Eddy.
Looking at my collection. Yes I’m influenced by the look of a bottle. Prada lhomme feels so good in my hand. Thick glass, leather backing(synthetic) the name on the bottle shines with even a tiny bit of light. I don’t think it influences my purchases but it influences what I end up grabbing out of my collection many times.
Justin, I am floored right now. I ordered a 2ml decant of Ganymede from ScentSplit and it came in today. I sprayed it about 15 minutes ago and I am in awe. I have never smelled anything like this in my entire life. It’s so incredibly unique. I imagine this is what a ufo smells like. I am in LOVE and I’m actually so grateful that you reviewed this. It’s my favorite fragrance period. Intrigues me to no end!
I'm happy to hear it!
Visuals attract me to the bottle. The scent is deciding factor to purchase or not.
I agree, non-price/scent factors tend to influence consumers' purchasing decisions. 'By Kilian' and 'Initio Parfums Privés' instantly come to mind as brands that influence consumers' decisions as far as bottle design and naming conventions are concerned.
Love the analysis Justin. This is touching the core of marketing. Packaging has to be appealing to encourage people to go for the product be it perfume chocolate, beverages or even olive oil. It affects everyone consciously or subliminally, humans are very visual, some more than other. For example, I think the design of JPG's Le Male series (not a fan myself) is one the main reasons many younger people went for it when it was first released in the mid 1990s. Personally I have very high respect for MEMO, ARGOS and PENHALIGON'S for customizing each bottle with elements that directly relate to the scent. You just fall in love with the brand before even smelling the scent.
Thank you Maan. I totally agree with you about Le Male!
Another great video!! Can you do a video of batch codes/ so-called discontinued rumors . Is there any real difference in batches, and why would there be? Also, has a company ever released an official statement, stating a fragrance was reformulated or that a fragrance was going to be discontinued. I feel like a fragrance can come out this year, and a month later, people are stating batch numbers and reformulation, and it might be discontinued .
I've never concerned myself with it, because it is an unnecessary rabbit hole to explore!
Hello Justin, how are you? Great job on the video. Awesome content!! It makes you think. Stay safe brother
Thanks Greg!
@@stayfreshproductions you are so welcome!
Yes I agree I love a fragrance that has a brown color juice.
Great content as usual Justin. Perfect examples you gave us with each aspect.
The most important to me is the liquid itself. If I don't like the perfume, the bottle doesn't matter at all. For me bottles only matter in a way that they have to fit within my collection. Yes, it's a OCPD-light thing, but to me that matters. I don't mind if the bottle is round or square, has a plastic cap or metal with a magnet, what label it has or if the letters are just put on the bottle like Chanel or Cartier does. It either has to be a black bottle, or a clear bottle with yellow liquid in it and it has to stand up right.
But like I sayed; first the perfume itself, after that the bottle design. The box... I trow it away after opening, so it only has to keep the bottle safe from breaking.
Thank you Berend.
Ash already smiling hearing you talk about magnetic caps 😂.
You’re a great reviewer. It’ll be great if you venture out to other things, I’ll follow and a lot others. Good job bro! 👌🏾
Thank you!
Come to think of it, I’m sure subconsciously it plays a role. If I see a red bottle in my mind I immediately go to BR
Brilliant once again Justin, so what you're saying is... there is a method to their madness. A behind-the-scenes strategy to control me and to drive me to purchase fragrances, similar to nicotine, but for the nose, I see the light now.
Thank you Rodney!
Ya I have to admit the only reason I wanted the br540 extrait instead of the EDP is that ruby diamond sweet looking bottle
I feel like I'm very influenced by the looks of fragrances. And I recognize this about myself. Of course, the most important thing is the smell itself. But, since I'm most likely going to have these bottles for a long time, I like to be able to look at it and be pleased by its aesthetic. So, I think I'm okay with being manipulated a little bit. But just a little bit.
I totally understand. It's a fun manipulation. Lol
This video is 100 percent accurate!! Even down to the box!! I don’t mean to step on any toes but CREED could do a better job with their presentations! There’s no excuse for such a lackluster presentation,especially for they’re charging!
It's important how it looks and feels. I always appreciate beautiful glasswork. I would even say that there are some good fragrances that I don't want because I don't like the bottle. At least I hesitate if I don't like the bottle. On the other hand I don't think I have bought a fragrance just for the bottle. I can't say it doesn't matter, esthetic is important.
The visuals mean everything to me especially when it comes to the bottle shape . Even if a fragrance smell really good and the bottle look tacky I would not purchase it 😅.
I understand!
I bought Bijan Man based on the bottle design as it's unique. Like a donut with a blob of cream on it. Very mature smelling frag.
I'm influenced more by visual, but I feel in a way that.most aren't (at least for 1 of the ways). Like you, I'm drawn to a beautiful, rich Ambery colour when it comes to the juice. The different part is I'm turned away by what I would consider tacky or juvenile looking bottles (Toy Boy, Bad Boy, JPG, etc). I won't even smell those fragrances in fear that I'll like them while knowing that I'll never buy them.
As always, I love the content, Justin. Great stuff, to say the least.
Thank you David! I love me some dark juice as well.
Great job on the vid Justin! 🧡 I wonder if strong magnets or tight caps can be a detriment sometimes by potentially adding an upward force on the collar or crimping every time the cap is removed. After hundreds of pulls can it potentially be a factor in compromising the seal at the top of the bottle? But yeah, if I were to guess what influences us the most, it might be our personal perception of the fragrance's extrinsic social value. Presentation and marketing has different effects on different people, but it's more difficult to escape repetition. That's why social media campaigns can be so effective. Consumers sure do like novelty. Colour would be my number 2!
Thank you! I haven't experienced any drawbacks of a magnetic collar, at least not yet!
I like to think I’m more utilitarian but to some extend it might influence a decision. I sample, so… I don’t think bottle color or shape matters a lot. However, space is the limiting factor on my shelves, so big bottles (which you never finish anyway) are at a disadvantage when deciding if something is full bottle worthy. Also the ridiculous sky scraper versions of Serge Lutens… sorry, that just does not fit anywhere. Still, if something is really good, decided by scent, it is FBW (like some 100 ml Jovoy and Amouage)… So, partly, shape and size…
much success! God bless!
This was fascinating. I do wish the industry would reduce the packaging.
Thank you Catherine
As a designer, i'm unfortunately a sucker for design and branding. Even though I barely buy fragrances (yes, I mainly just watch videos of other people buying them), I'm looking at you Memo, Imaginary Authors, Diptyque, Tom Ford, Nasomotto, Zegna, Zadig and Voltair
Top shelf content.
Thank you.
Believe it or not I used to just buy decants of expensive fragrances and then I will look up reviews online and see which clone has had the best version of it. And with the clown houses all of their bottles are exactly the same so I never really gave a care about the bottles design but slowly I learned that not all bottle qualities were the same so the atomizers played a big role into the brands that I will buy. Then I found out about Middle Eastern fragrances and that's when I actually started to care about bottle design because for the first time my collection started to look different. I started to like picking out bottles based on how to bottle instead of having to lift up every bottle to read what it said on the bottle to know what I was wearing. Then I started buying the actual niche bottles of some of my favorite fragrances and I must admit I do care about the bottle design but not as an influencer of whether or not I will buy the fragrance
And yes, visual and tactile factors do affect my buying habits. With thousands of brands and hundreds of new releases a year it’s difficult to choose where to give your attention. In my case, I currently only desire high-quality fragrances so I narrow the field by consuming fragrance content and by prejudging quality by observing the elements discussed in the video. That doesn’t mean I won’t try anything it’s just less likely to make on my radar.
I can totally relate.
I'm a sucker for the animal head caps of penhaligon's 😅
Amazing thumbnail Justin
Thank you Oswald
I wouldn't say it would influence my purchase but inevitably it does-- the highest quality juice generally comes in high quality containers... Roja... Amouage... Even indies like zaharoff and bogue have great packaging... But I am into a few vintage goodies like Chanel no 19 extrait and Dior - Miss Dior extrait and the pkg is quality, albeit dated.... So I do make an effort to see past that and not judge the book by its cover (for example: Chypre Siam by Rogue-- one of the BEST fragrances i own in one of the worst bottles (and worst caps and worst boxes) proudly on my shelf (right next to Diaghilev and Gold Man, Which are two of the BEST packages on the market in my opinion...) Great video...
Thank you Steven! I understand...
Hi Justin, have you tried any fragrances from Jorum Studio? It's the house of Euan McCall, the perfumer behind Nerandertal's them, and if you like them I highly recommend their stuff. Phloem and Caardus are my personal favorites, but I'm interested in getting my nose on a lot more of their fragrances.
I haven't!
What about the name of a fragrance? People associate certain things with the name and get curious! Great video! 😊
Definitely. Thank you!
My pleasure! ☺️
They control me before I buy em when you describe em brother 😉
Haha!
Glad to see a TH-camr speaking on the separate experiences of the bottle and box in fragrances. Those two components are experiential imo, especially with boxes. It all contributes to the overall vibe of the fragrance.
Thank you Dan
I know some people say it doesn't matter and it's all about the juice but c'mon now, we've all fallen for the looks at one point or another... says the guy who's a reptile fanatic right now wearing Stephane Humbert Lucas's Sand Dance, lol. That said, as striking as the "serpent" collection's bottles are, the juice backing it up is incredible (in this case, whiskey, cacao and sandalwood with a touch of incense!).
You're right.
design has to make sense, try to imagine a Tom Ford leather frag in a Lacoste bottle. Or Lacoste bottled as Neanderthal Them. That said, I love the Valentino Uomo and Born in Roma line and I feel their packaging is completely incongruent with their product. The juice is charming and elegant and the bottles are like punk rock bracelets and jewelry from the 80s/90s. One brand that plays with packaging well is Moschino; I like some of their scents and would borrow some from the ladies collection if I decide to reach for something sweet. I find their presentations witty. On the flip side, I find Paco Rabane's presentations extremely tacky and I don't want a gold bar or a trophy or a robot sitting on my shelf. Fortunately for me, I don't care much for their scents either
I'm influenced more by fragrance reviewers.... I recently purchased a bottle of Xerjoff Casamorati 1888 based off positive fragrance reviewers... and I don't like it... it was a bad purchase
Gotta sample those expensive ones
Oh yeah. You totally missed out on the picture painted on most minds when it comes to something like Born in Roma _Yellow_ Dream. And TH-cam breathed a sigh of relief in response.
Lol.
I have to disagree with you on the thick base. I see those and it looks like there is room to add more fragrance!
Lol. I understand, but you might be in the minority! 😆
@@stayfreshproductions I probably am.
any bottle becomes better when a magnetic cap is there
who does not like that?
CK bottle that has no cap... who likes that? hahahah
you go to smell the atomizer... cant smell anything.. because there is no cap so smell goes away
If you Wear Kouros, Kouros is walking up to the girl and having an affair with her before you can say hello to her 🤣
I love getting a good frag in a good bottle. I love the jovoy bottles the Guerlain bottles I think are great. I also love my simple bottle of Chanel Sycamore they just have a great look and feel to them. Also I naught add that I’m actually looking at my bottles I think I enjoy my Aqua di Parma bottles as well. I love the shape the simple caps they make me happy. One of my more disappointing bottles is MDCI invasion Barbare initially I bought the the bottle without the resin bust as I have read online looks nicer then it feels in the hand. My bottle comes with a flimsy plastic cap that slides into place as beautiful as the actual bottle is the cap sort of kills it for such and expensive self taunted brand. So now that I’m nearly finished with the bottle I’ve decided to purchase the Silk Road edition of invasion Barbare. The bottle looks stunning with a gold cap and and silver adorned artwork on the front of the bottle. However when I received it the bottle itself is a bit wavy and the cap that looked so special online is yet again a light plastic cover. I must say despite this. Invasion is my absolute favorite formal fragrance. Along side beau du jour sycomore and Amouage beloved man. Justin a review on Invasion would be great to see.
I need to get Invasion, I've been curious about it for years.
@@stayfreshproductions it’s powdery so if that’s an issue just move on. I feel I remember you said you don’t care for powder or maybe it was your wife you had mentioned. Its not a show stopper rather just a very well done grooming cologne. I’d even pause at saying a fougere as it’s often referred to.
We are all bewitched. 🫣