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Get it all the time, it's beyond the bloody joke and nobody's laughing, why can't these toerag fraudulent people use their talents in a more positive manner.
Reflection Man is one of the few bright light fragrances with beast mode performance, especially if you spray on clothes. It's very hard to find such a fragrance.
Platinum Egoiste was what I wore today, the first time I smelled it I was absolutely blown away with how good it was. It still blows me away when I wear it.
@@algray9966 Projection and longevitiy are average, but after 4-5 hours it´s really close to the skin. so no, not all day. But it is awesome and one of my favorites. Out of my ca 40 fragrances, i reach for it more often than anything else. it´s really bright, clean and uplifting. perfect blend of herbals and basenotes, stunning from opening till the end.
I'm a big fan of Red Tobacco but it's definitely not a 'professional' fragrance by any means. Especially that opening -- the first 30-45 minutes are very rough
I love reflection and reflection 45, but I’m really put off by the price tag. I get there are massive production costs but this feels like a 12X multiplier on production costs per bottle, glass included.
Aaron has a position within the youtube fragrance-community, which cannot be overtaken by an unexperienced 21-year old female instagrammer with her clothes halfway off. And its glorious.
@@DTJ2024 I can think of several who fit, but really, it applies to youtube as a whole. Guy`s establish a niche community, and as it starts to get big, women smell the money, take their clothes off and offer a mainstream take on it. "Lets play`s" are another example.
Seen this happen with many topics. I'm into watches too so I noticed they started popping, even though they don't even know what they talk about or they just regurgitate the same information
I loveee these new series of top or favorite because I swear to GOD you're the only one who knows what he is actually TALKING about when it comes to perfumes! I bought many perfumes after you reviewed them, I trust you wholeheartedly!!!!
Just to say, Aaron's Carbon is brilliant. I've started using it with every fragrance that doesn't last the working day - and that's why it fits so well with this list. I have Aaron's Animalix as well, but I like Carbon more. By quite a way too. It works, 9-5. I might smash through my 50ml pretty quick 😘👌 From this list, Reflection is my favourite, beautiful top notes especially 😍
@@richplant2205 hi, it really doesn't affect it much - but it does change it slightly. It's like giving your fragrance a bigger stage to play on. Carbon by itself is lovely, musky and woody - these are the elements that still come through the layered scent, but in a really lovely neutral way. A 10ml will be worth trying (when it's restocked!), it'll last a fair while too.
@@armageddonplaceso it is it’s own fragrance but can be used to enhance other fragrances you might want to use that is lacking in projection or longevity.. thank you for clarification!!
@@randomdudehere4828 Exactly that! On its own you won't get a powerful opening, it's not designed to do that. But I love how it smells, you can tell it's got some substance - it's all about go, not show 😂 PS - looks to be in stock right now 👍
Great list, but I'm surprised to see that Mancera on here. I've been enjoying Terre d'Hermès for professional occasions. Very nice men's fragrance for the warmer weather. Try it if you haven't already!
Man, a lot of heavy hitters here. I adore Reflection Man, I cannot wait for your review of Reflection 45. If you could, I’d love if you could review Amouage Jubilation XXV. Many thanks Aaron
I absolutely love Mancera Red Tobacco but its everything but inoffensive and easy to wear at professional settings. Its an absolute beast regarding projection and longevity. The opening is harsh and long and its extremely easy to overspray. Would recommend anyone using this to a formal work setting to spray atleast two hours before entering an office.
L’homme L’intense is absolutely amazing. I tested it and then went to immediately buy it. There is something in it that draws me to it so quickly. It wears very well and makes me so happy. Great video
Platinum Egoiste is my signature scent. I love it very much. Performance on my skin is fantastic. I don't have any issue with longevity or projection. --------------------------- I'd say that the Terre d'Hermes is also very versatile and professional scent.
the original version in the 90s was absolutely beast mode you could smell it for days on clothes. Due to regulations etc they have reformulated it many times. I'd say its prob 50% to 60% strength of the OG 90s version. Still one of my fav all-time scents.
Great list! For me, Reflection Man is probably greatest office scent. The white florals accord is so classy. Like you, I have problems with performance due to my skin type. Usually never a issue with Amouage.
Great list! I have always had an affinity for fragrances that fall in “professional” territory especially ones in the aromatic fougéres, citrus/tea & fresh/chypre categories. Acqua Di Parma Essenza, Prada L’Homme, Aramis Tuscany, Bvlgari Extreme (‘99), Paco Rabanne XS, Fresh Cannabis Santal, Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentreé. Cheers 🌌🍻
My all time favorite is the Bulgari pour homme and the extreme, haven't smelled the soir. I received Prada lhomme a few days ago and it's a very different scent, more of a powdery flower, to feminine imo, should be unisex. Which of your choices are closer to the Bulgari if any? Thank you
Hi aaron thank your for your AWESOME content. Since I wear allure blanche, the longevity is an issue to me. Do you recomment carbon for it too? And how does it affect the smell of the parfum itself? Greetings from Frankfurt
Mancera Red Tobacco is a kiiiilllerrr winter fragrance! It melts snow, stay on your skin for 10+ hours easily, not cheap but far from expensive, smells wonderful although very strong so it might not be for everyone. PS: Thanks for recommendations!
@beetlejuice970 Mate, you must have bought a fake. I'm using this since when it was launched and it lasts 10 to 12 hours on skin and even days on fabric.🤷🏻♂️
Great Video Aaron! Check out Terre D'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver its incredible, my absolute favorite office scent 🔥🔥🔥 - also its very underrated no-one talks about it
I must admit the original polo green was absolutely beautiful as a classy professional persons scent, its not the same anymore, the drydown of the original product was sublime.
Ralph Lauren Polo green was the first cologne I purchased with my own money back in 1986 at 13 years old. I worked my ass off for a solid year to save up the money for it. I got halfway thru that bottle by the end of 9th grade. The last day I wore it was sometime in March 1989, and had it stored away on the inside pocket of my brown leather jacket. I forgot it was there and slung my jacket off to hang on the back of my chair in Algebra class, when I heard the soul cringing sound of glass shattering behind me, and I instantly knew what it was. I'm sure that classroom STILL smells like Polo to this day because it was 🔥🐲. Two sprays for the day is all you needed. I so badly wanted another bottle, but I knew it would take at least another year to save up the money. So, I bought a bottle of Cool Water and wore that one out. Then I went through bottles of Eternity, CK ONE, Obsession, Tommy Hilfiger, and years of all the new release headache inducing frags. Five years ago I decided to go back to basics and get a new bottle of Polo green. To my dismay, I learned first hand what a reformulation was. I smelled a pungent, charred aroma that was repugnant to the point of uncontrollable convulsive gagging. I brought the new bottle back to Macy's, and of course they wouldn't take it back because it was used. So I threw the brands new $100 bottle in the trash. Then, one day about two years ago, while scrolling through Mercari, I saw a bottle of "VINTAGE RALPH LAUREN POLO GREEN - COSMAIR". I remembered "COSMAIR" from the bottom of the 80's bottle and bought this 1oz splash bottle for $30. When I got it, I immediately doused my hands with it and commenced to bath. The aroma circulated throughout the house within minutes, and when it hit the wife's olfactory glands, she knew what it was immediately and exclaimed, "OH MY GOD! YOU'RE WEARING POLO!! I HAVEN'T SMELLED THAT IN DECADES! I LOVE IT!" It was absolutely FANTASTIC. I jumped in my truck and choked myself on the fumes emitting from the gorgeous "new" fragrance that now consumed the interior of my truck, and I rolled the windows down so the rest of the world could enjoy it with me. I walked into the gas station thinking everyone would appreciate this aroma that I bestowed upon their olfactory sensory glands free of charge, and after standing in line for a minute, the two older ladies in front of me asked who was wearing Polo, and going on about how nostalgic this scent was. The other younger people behind me also embraced it, not knowing what this "new" cologne was. When I told them it was vintage Polo green, they asked where they could get it because it was nothing they had ever smelled before and had to get some. I told them Mercari and they immediately jumped on it and both purchased a bottle each, which were the last two for sale on the site. After a couple of weeks of wearing, I realized I was going through this 1oz bottle a lot faster than expected. I got back on Mercari and found a 4.4oz Cosmair spray bottle, and snatched it up. Well, that wasn't enough so I found a few more bottles and purchased them. Wearing this classic cologne again has not only brought back fond memories for me and my peers (40's-60's), but has introduced its ionic style and class to a new generation who missed out on the days when designer frags actually performed as niche frags do today.
Mancera Red Tobacco... Please re-review! It's not what you said here. It's strong, full of notes, confusing, a killer. Not easy to wear, not suitable for professional atmosphere.
Undoubtedly phenomenal fragrances mentioned here. I think Reflection Man and de Merly Darley took inspirations from Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male legendary dna. In my opinion most seductive and beautifully crafted is La nuit de l'Homme the original from YSL and Bleu Electrique the improved dna. I can't get enough from these beautiful cardamon lavender notes. Great vid Aaron as always!
La Nuit is what got me into fragrance to begin with well over 10 years ago. Still to this day it’s one of the few loves I have. I like a lot of stuff but true loves are rare. Other loves for me are Dior Homme Intense, Vertus Vanilla Oud, Reflection Man, and Elysium Parfum cologne
Great idea to do a (maybe more than one?) conventional fragrance list video!!!! Aaron, you are the epitome of what I want a perfumer to be. I am just so glad that you exist my friend.
I was wearing Heritage by Guerlain in the office. Love that scent. But I picked up Ombre Leather and I’m giving it a go in the office. Only 3 kinda half sprays. I don’t want to choke anyone. Luckily our office is very spacious and desks are apart. So maybe I will leave a lovely scent trail when coming and going to the break room.
@@taintedlife2618 might depend on where in the world you live, but an overwhelming majority of corporations are fragrance free offices due to irritants. This is not some kind of recent thing. If you were to survey say the S&P500 companies, I would bet that 90% of them have office policies that are fragrance free - and for very good reasons. People can make the office nauseating to work in.
Methinks Aaron digs tobacco and woods. :P ... I love Red Tobacco, but I do think it will be offensive to certain people: ex-smokers who turned drastically anti-smoking and people who think hierarchy are important and don't want their underlings to smell better put together. Can we get a video about your Carbon? How it works, what it works with and how it impacts the smell? A sort of an expert user's guide? I can imagine it making Red Tobacco louder than an air raid siren and that would be a bit on the excessive side...
Does Carbon affect the actual scent? The way it’s marketed on the website it kinda sounds like it actually could affect the scent you want to last and project longer/more. It says it’s fresh? I thought Carbon was ONLY made for the purpose of making your fragrance last longer and project more. Not that it actually is a scent in itself and also the 50 ML is quite a lot. Thought I could get it in smaller bottles for definitely a better price 😬
I’d love to hear your opinions and/or upload on Guerlain’s Habit Rouge (EDP) and Vetiver. These are my go-to fragrances, at work and outside of! Find them timeless and not often worn - at least here in New Zealand.
Mr. Hughes could you please recommend a few of your fragrances best for a Business professional, date night, club. I live in Atlanta Georgia so we get all seasons. Thank you sir!
I was suprised to see Mancera Red tobacco on the list ! I'm a big fan of RT and i have posted on a facebook group that i wear it to the office without anyone complaining and people slaughtered me for this xD I totally find this fragrance a joker and very safe to use ! if applied carefully
Hello Aaron, I think you should be so proud of your self. I collect perfumes and just this week returned from a holiday in Dubai. Some of the fragrances there are unbelievable. I’m the same as you love the Tom Ford scents. I ended up buying Dior Homme Intense Eau De Parfum. Beautiful scent. Very rich. You should try it!! Also went into Henry Jacks!! That is an amazing French House that has some very expensive scents. It’s located in Dubai Mall. There’s a whole quarter in Dubai Mall dedicated to perfumery.
Hey just wondering would carbon work for silver mountain water creed, or should i just wear SMW on its own? Also i live in canada and its extremely hard to find ATH fragrances any suggestions?
I cant really stand Refelction Man beacuse it reminds me way to much of "Jean Paul Gaultier - Le Male Fleur du Male" which i wore when I was 16 yearsold.
Aaron love red tobacco too. I've heard many in the community talking about the house of Argos and its tobacco scent called the Triumph of Baachus. Are you familiar with this house and if so what are your thoughts?
What is the most suitable fragrance in this occasion for a person who is a boss, really driven, can almost talk anyone over and convince, are a bit intimidating in a charming way and almost gets his way everytime. Mostly because he has alot of knowledge. At the moment this person wear JPG Le Male for office meetings.
I think Haltane by pdm would also be a good professional type fragrance. You should review it. Its a sweeter more toned down version of oud for greatness. I think you’d love it
haltane really is incredible, i am currently struggling to decide between that, oajan, and akaster as the next pdm i own. all beautiful scents! currently only have percival and love it, but easy to go nose blind to it and i’ve overdone it with sprays before
Really interested in carbon,, I have a few fragrances that smell good but dont last on me. nishane wulong Cha is one,,, i love it for the hot weather and it is reported to be a beast performance but not on me... I have 3 other Nishane and they certainly do last... So does carbon change the fragrance a lot scent wise?
Good list. I have Reflection Man but Tbh I normally where your old Santal Extreme under it. I'd like to hear your take on Amouage Sunshine Man. Its one I'm considering, although I'll be ordering 10mls of Maverick and Notorious when I get paid first.
Hi Aaron, great video! I agree with you on the YSL performance. I thought it's fragrance first then carbon? Or am I thinking of molecule 01? Thanks again!
Love this list. The idea of Grey Vetiver being discontinued hurts, it's one of my current office fragrances. I have been using my sample of bois eternal from Aaron's line this past week and decided to get a full size (both the sample and full size from MaxAroma). I don't know what it is about it but I enjoy it a lot. I currently have a BdC EDT, is it worth getting the EDP along with the EDT? I keep looking at Aaron's frags trying to decide which one I want to try next. I've been sampling Ombre Leather EDP(performance on me was pretty meh but while it was there, lovely), Herod, Layton and really like all of them.. with Herod slightly out in front of Layton. Are there are any ATH frags comparable to either of them that people would suggest?
Very interesting choices Aaron I do have 2 in my collection Tom Ford Grey Vetiver & Amouage Reflection Man both I enjoy so much also I'm really digging Notorious like that darkness with Boss Bastard & Guapo keep it going man
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Get it all the time, it's beyond the bloody joke and nobody's laughing, why can't these toerag fraudulent people use their talents in a more positive manner.
Aaron, can you do a women's top 8 as well?
Where is the link for the carbon you mentioned for underneath
You should definitely narrate audiobooks! Your voice is very soothing. Great video as always!
I agree. Only problem is Aaron is dyslexic.
Yes that would be great!
Ooh man..
"The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde, read by Aaron Terence Hughes."
Yeah... I'm buying that audiobook for sure.
Seems to me he had a hangover tough
I listen to his voice to sleep
Reflection Man is one of the few bright light fragrances with beast mode performance, especially if you spray on clothes. It's very hard to find such a fragrance.
Sadly the perfume that smells similar with it, Jean Paul gaultier’s Fleur du Mal, was long discontinued. I love Reflection Man too…
Platinum Egoiste was what I wore today, the first time I smelled it I was absolutely blown away with how good it was. It still blows me away when I wear it.
I could only afford Dua's version but it's great and long lasting
Were you blown away?
Does it last all day?
@@algray9966 Projection and longevitiy are average, but after 4-5 hours it´s really close to the skin. so no, not all day. But it is awesome and one of my favorites. Out of my ca 40 fragrances, i reach for it more often than anything else. it´s really bright, clean and uplifting. perfect blend of herbals and basenotes, stunning from opening till the end.
Platinum Egoiste is so crisp, metallic and sharp. It's perfect in every way.
My go to inoffensive and easy to wear scents have to be Molecule 01, The Scent of Peace and Bleu de Chanel
Bleu de chanel is a banger! Perfect all rounder fragrance 💕
Red tobacco is as professional as a polar bear hunting penguins in the Sahara.
I'm a big fan of Red Tobacco but it's definitely not a 'professional' fragrance by any means. Especially that opening -- the first 30-45 minutes are very rough
😂😂😂this so funny .. i love red tobacco ! It’s like sex in the bottle but has nothing in comun whit professional
I own both Chanel platinum and bleu edp. And I love them both for work.
I service car dealerships. That being said I like to smell good but not obnoxious. I love platinum egoiste for day/business wear.
I love reflection and reflection 45, but I’m really put off by the price tag. I get there are massive production costs but this feels like a 12X multiplier on production costs per bottle, glass included.
Love both Grey Vetiver and Platinum Egoiste - quality fragrances. Great video, Aaron!
My office fragrance is Chanel Allure Homme classic. Such a classy and inoffensive scent!
Aaron has a position within the youtube fragrance-community, which cannot be overtaken by an unexperienced 21-year old female instagrammer with her clothes halfway off. And its glorious.
I wonder who you mean 😂
It’s inexperienced by the way
🦄❤️🦄
@@DTJ2024 I can think of several who fit, but really, it applies to youtube as a whole. Guy`s establish a niche community, and as it starts to get big, women smell the money, take their clothes off and offer a mainstream take on it. "Lets play`s" are another example.
Seen this happen with many topics. I'm into watches too so I noticed they started popping, even though they don't even know what they talk about or they just regurgitate the same information
Red Tobacco is Super Ballsy for the office!
It wouldn't work?
@@kempetai2099it’s strong and loudddd
Platinum egoiste is my all time favourite 😍
I agree 100% for amouage reflection it’s literally the most professional fragrance that exists
I loveee these new series of top or favorite because I swear to GOD you're the only one who knows what he is actually TALKING about when it comes to perfumes! I bought many perfumes after you reviewed them, I trust you wholeheartedly!!!!
Same, I've watched so many reviews but Aaron is the best hands down
Reflection Man, new batches have poor permormance, be careful
I find Tom Ford has always has performance issues regarding longevity & projection. This isn't just you and your skin.
Just to say, Aaron's Carbon is brilliant. I've started using it with every fragrance that doesn't last the working day - and that's why it fits so well with this list.
I have Aaron's Animalix as well, but I like Carbon more. By quite a way too. It works, 9-5. I might smash through my 50ml pretty quick 😘👌
From this list, Reflection is my favourite, beautiful top notes especially 😍
Ive been looking. Does it change the profile of the original fragrance much?
@@richplant2205 hi, it really doesn't affect it much - but it does change it slightly. It's like giving your fragrance a bigger stage to play on. Carbon by itself is lovely, musky and woody - these are the elements that still come through the layered scent, but in a really lovely neutral way. A 10ml will be worth trying (when it's restocked!), it'll last a fair while too.
@@armageddonplace thanks dude. I’ve seen it’s all out of stock!
@@armageddonplaceso it is it’s own fragrance but can be used to enhance other fragrances you might want to use that is lacking in projection or longevity.. thank you for clarification!!
@@randomdudehere4828 Exactly that! On its own you won't get a powerful opening, it's not designed to do that. But I love how it smells, you can tell it's got some substance - it's all about go, not show 😂
PS - looks to be in stock right now 👍
Would love to see a review on Terre D’Hermes Eau Givree. As always, loved the review!
Your reviews are the best. And your voice is terribly soothing and lovely.
Great list, but I'm surprised to see that Mancera on here. I've been enjoying Terre d'Hermès for professional occasions. Very nice men's fragrance for the warmer weather. Try it if you haven't already!
New York intense ( Nicolai parfums) ?
Man, a lot of heavy hitters here.
I adore Reflection Man, I cannot wait for your review of Reflection 45.
If you could, I’d love if you could review Amouage Jubilation XXV.
Many thanks Aaron
Jubilation 25 for Man is my favourite fragrance ever !
Bertrand Duchaufour is a magician.
Great list Aaron and it’s lovely to see another fan of Platinum Egoiste it’s one of my favourites from Chanel! ☺️
PE is literally one of the fragrances of all time in my book.
Great post btw. I discovered you about 2 days ago I’m watching all your videos. Love this subject especially with how knowledgable you are. Bravo.
I absolutely love Mancera Red Tobacco but its everything but inoffensive and easy to wear at professional settings. Its an absolute beast regarding projection and longevity. The opening is harsh and long and its extremely easy to overspray. Would recommend anyone using this to a formal work setting to spray atleast two hours before entering an office.
I was going to say exactly this...
Mancera is usualy beast mode, which is not always seen as office friendly.
Maybe Aoud lemon mint would fit here.
Yeah, I went to the comments to make this comment lol. Red Tobacco is NOT an office fragrance.
Fuck it bro. Assert dominance and chock everyone out.
L’homme L’intense is absolutely amazing. I tested it and then went to immediately buy it. There is something in it that draws me to it so quickly. It wears very well and makes me so happy. Great video
Platinum Egoiste is my signature scent.
I love it very much.
Performance on my skin is fantastic.
I don't have any issue with longevity or projection.
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I'd say that the Terre d'Hermes is also very versatile and professional scent.
the original version in the 90s was absolutely beast mode you could smell it for days on clothes. Due to regulations etc they have reformulated it many times. I'd say its prob 50% to 60% strength of the OG 90s version. Still one of my fav all-time scents.
we need top dark fragrances !!
Great list! For me, Reflection Man is probably greatest office scent. The white florals accord is so classy. Like you, I have problems with performance due to my skin type. Usually never a issue with Amouage.
Hair falling out? 2 sprays of Carbon. Mesothelioma? 2 sprays of Carbon.
Hey Aaron, how about a review on Creed millesime imperial or milestone amarf?
Cheers mate
Great list!
I have always had an affinity for fragrances that fall in “professional” territory especially ones in the aromatic fougéres, citrus/tea & fresh/chypre categories.
Acqua Di Parma Essenza, Prada L’Homme, Aramis Tuscany, Bvlgari Extreme (‘99), Paco Rabanne XS, Fresh Cannabis Santal, Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentreé.
Cheers 🌌🍻
My all time favorite is the Bulgari pour homme and the extreme, haven't smelled the soir. I received Prada lhomme a few days ago and it's a very different scent, more of a powdery flower, to feminine imo, should be unisex. Which of your choices are closer to the Bulgari if any? Thank you
Very good choice! I would swap red tabacco with something like: Vers le sud from Jaques Fath or Dia man or Percival or of course: Homme by ATH👍
Aaron,would you prefer red mancera to pdm’s Carlisle (theyre usually said to be almost identical )
Roja vetiver Parfum-Cologne is one of my favorite office scents in the summer. Heard it described as a more amped up Tom Ford Gray Vetiver
Gentle Fluidity Silver from MFK and Cédrat Boisé from Mancera are my go to.
Rive gauche is my go to professional fragrance
Hi aaron thank your for your AWESOME content.
Since I wear allure blanche, the longevity is an issue to me. Do you recomment carbon for it too? And how does it affect the smell of the parfum itself?
Greetings from Frankfurt
Mancera Red Tobacco is a kiiiilllerrr winter fragrance! It melts snow, stay on your skin for 10+ hours easily, not cheap but far from expensive, smells wonderful although very strong so it might not be for everyone.
PS: Thanks for recommendations!
Very knowledgeable and honest guy. What a refreshing change. Hats off to you sir.
Channel egoist longevity is about an hour lol
@beetlejuice970
Mate, you must have bought a fake. I'm using this since when it was launched and it lasts 10 to 12 hours on skin and even days on fabric.🤷🏻♂️
Great Video Aaron! Check out Terre D'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver its incredible, my absolute favorite office scent 🔥🔥🔥 - also its very underrated no-one talks about it
For me:
Bleu de Chanel EDP
Creed Royal Water
Creed Bois de Portugal
Coach for men EDT
Aqua di Gio Profumo
Terre d'hermes
La Nuit de l'homme EDP
Platinum Egoiste is interesting to me because it is an old school barbershop that women love in 2023.
How old are these women?
Thankss For that Adam Lavine
I teach singing. You have a very nice speaking voice, do you sing?
Hello. Yes.
@@AaronTerenceHughes thanks, that was it really! Just curious! Really enjoying the reviews!
Very nice list. I would also recommend MFK Masculin Pluriel. I hope you'll review it sometime.
Dom kennedy put me on the platinum chanel. Its my favorite. I always keep one around. It fits me perfectly.
HEY AARON. I THINK YOU SHOULD BE MAKING ONLINE COURSES ON "HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN PERFUME STEP BY STEP". WHAT INGREDIENTS WE WILL BE USING ETC.
I must admit the original polo green was absolutely beautiful as a classy professional persons scent, its not the same anymore, the drydown of the original product was sublime.
Ralph Lauren Polo green was the first cologne I purchased with my own money back in 1986 at 13 years old. I worked my ass off for a solid year to save up the money for it.
I got halfway thru that bottle by the end of 9th grade. The last day I wore it was sometime in March 1989, and had it stored away on the inside pocket of my brown leather jacket.
I forgot it was there and slung my jacket off to hang on the back of my chair in Algebra class, when I heard the soul cringing sound of glass shattering behind me, and I instantly knew what it was.
I'm sure that classroom STILL smells like Polo to this day because it was 🔥🐲. Two sprays for the day is all you needed.
I so badly wanted another bottle, but I knew it would take at least another year to save up the money. So, I bought a bottle of Cool Water and wore that one out.
Then I went through bottles of Eternity, CK ONE, Obsession, Tommy Hilfiger, and years of all the new release headache inducing frags.
Five years ago I decided to go back to basics and get a new bottle of Polo green. To my dismay, I learned first hand what a reformulation was. I smelled a pungent, charred aroma that was repugnant to the point of uncontrollable convulsive gagging. I brought the new bottle back to Macy's, and of course they wouldn't take it back because it was used. So I threw the brands new $100 bottle in the trash.
Then, one day about two years ago, while scrolling through Mercari, I saw a bottle of "VINTAGE RALPH LAUREN POLO GREEN - COSMAIR".
I remembered "COSMAIR" from the bottom of the 80's bottle and bought this 1oz splash bottle for $30.
When I got it, I immediately doused my hands with it and commenced to bath. The aroma circulated throughout the house within minutes, and when it hit the wife's olfactory glands, she knew what it was immediately and exclaimed, "OH MY GOD! YOU'RE WEARING POLO!! I HAVEN'T SMELLED THAT IN DECADES! I LOVE IT!"
It was absolutely FANTASTIC. I jumped in my truck and choked myself on the fumes emitting from the gorgeous "new" fragrance that now consumed the interior of my truck, and I rolled the windows down so the rest of the world could enjoy it with me.
I walked into the gas station thinking everyone would appreciate this aroma that I bestowed upon their olfactory sensory glands free of charge, and after standing in line for a minute, the two older ladies in front of me asked who was wearing Polo, and going on about how nostalgic this scent was. The other younger people behind me also embraced it, not knowing what this "new" cologne was.
When I told them it was vintage Polo green, they asked where they could get it because it was nothing they had ever smelled before and had to get some. I told them Mercari and they immediately jumped on it and both purchased a bottle each, which were the last two for sale on the site.
After a couple of weeks of wearing, I realized I was going through this 1oz bottle a lot faster than expected. I got back on Mercari and found a 4.4oz Cosmair spray bottle, and snatched it up.
Well, that wasn't enough so I found a few more bottles and purchased them.
Wearing this classic cologne again has not only brought back fond memories for me and my peers (40's-60's), but has introduced its ionic style and class to a new generation who missed out on the days when designer frags actually performed as niche frags do today.
Reason #212 why I hate IFRA regulations. All in the name of the 0.006%of the population that has skin allergies.
Can you do Amouage Enclave review?
Oh and Oud Wood is my favourite ever fragrance, beautiful perfumery.
Great list.
I've been enjoying Givenchy Gentleman Intense. A nice fresh blue iris fragrance.
Got it for a good price too
AARON YOURE THE BEST NEVER STOP
Imagine recommending Mancera Red as an office fragrance - It makes sense if its your last day in that office. Screw em!
Mancera Red Tobacco... Please re-review! It's not what you said here. It's strong, full of notes, confusing, a killer. Not easy to wear, not suitable for professional atmosphere.
He already has
Undoubtedly phenomenal fragrances mentioned here. I think Reflection Man and de Merly Darley took inspirations from Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male legendary dna. In my opinion most seductive and beautifully crafted is La nuit de l'Homme the original from YSL and Bleu Electrique the improved dna. I can't get enough from these beautiful cardamon lavender notes. Great vid Aaron as always!
La Nuit is what got me into fragrance to begin with well over 10 years ago. Still to this day it’s one of the few loves I have. I like a lot of stuff but true loves are rare. Other loves for me are Dior Homme Intense, Vertus Vanilla Oud, Reflection Man, and Elysium Parfum cologne
Chanel Platinum Egoiste is a legend
I wear a range of nice fragrances socially, but have stuck to L’Eau D'issey Pour Homme for years professionally as its pretty safe / inoffensive.
Don't buy the NEW BATCH as they are water 💦 down and become not worth the price 😏
Tried Reflection Man 45 yesterday. Very nice and lasting
Great idea to do a (maybe more than one?) conventional fragrance list video!!!! Aaron, you are the epitome of what I want a perfumer to be. I am just so glad that you exist my friend.
We need Oud Wood Parfum!
egoiste (ego-east).... French for egoist. Ego, self centered.
Roja Vetiver is a great professional fragrance.
I was wearing Heritage by Guerlain in the office. Love that scent. But I picked up Ombre Leather and I’m giving it a go in the office. Only 3 kinda half sprays. I don’t want to choke anyone. Luckily our office is very spacious and desks are apart. So maybe I will leave a lovely scent trail when coming and going to the break room.
Get this man his own podcast!
That finger intro crazy
These people do realize that the overwhelming majority of offices have a NO FRAGRANCE policy.
Living in the UK i have never worked in or visited any office that had a ‘no fragrance‘ policy
Yeah JT is talking shit.
I’ve never encountered that in my life.
@@taintedlife2618 might depend on where in the world you live, but an overwhelming majority of corporations are fragrance free offices due to irritants. This is not some kind of recent thing. If you were to survey say the S&P500 companies, I would bet that 90% of them have office policies that are fragrance free - and for very good reasons. People can make the office nauseating to work in.
Methinks Aaron digs tobacco and woods. :P ... I love Red Tobacco, but I do think it will be offensive to certain people: ex-smokers who turned drastically anti-smoking and people who think hierarchy are important and don't want their underlings to smell better put together.
Can we get a video about your Carbon? How it works, what it works with and how it impacts the smell? A sort of an expert user's guide? I can imagine it making Red Tobacco louder than an air raid siren and that would be a bit on the excessive side...
Does Carbon affect the actual scent?
The way it’s marketed on the website it kinda sounds like it actually could affect the scent you want to last and project longer/more.
It says it’s fresh? I thought Carbon was ONLY made for the purpose of making your fragrance last longer and project more. Not that it actually is a scent in itself and also the 50 ML is quite a lot. Thought I could get it in smaller bottles for definitely a better price 😬
Make more videos like this one please! :)
I’d love to hear your opinions and/or upload on Guerlain’s Habit Rouge (EDP) and Vetiver. These are my go-to fragrances, at work and outside of! Find them timeless and not often worn - at least here in New Zealand.
Grey Vetiver is discontinued Aaron....And its way more then 94 bucks now days...
Mr. Hughes could you please recommend a few of your fragrances best for a Business professional, date night, club. I live in Atlanta Georgia so we get all seasons. Thank you sir!
I was suprised to see Mancera Red tobacco on the list !
I'm a big fan of RT and i have posted on a facebook group that i wear it to the office without anyone complaining and people slaughtered me for this xD
I totally find this fragrance a joker and very safe to use ! if applied carefully
Charisma unmatched. Earned a sub.
Hello Aaron, I think you should be so proud of your self. I collect perfumes and just this week returned from a holiday in Dubai. Some of the fragrances there are unbelievable. I’m the same as you love the Tom Ford scents. I ended up buying Dior Homme Intense Eau De Parfum. Beautiful scent. Very rich. You should try it!! Also went into Henry Jacks!! That is an amazing French House that has some very expensive scents. It’s located in Dubai Mall. There’s a whole quarter in Dubai Mall dedicated to perfumery.
Hey just wondering would carbon work for silver mountain water creed, or should i just wear SMW on its own? Also i live in canada and its extremely hard to find ATH fragrances any suggestions?
I cant really stand Refelction Man beacuse it reminds me way to much of "Jean Paul Gaultier - Le Male Fleur du Male" which i wore when I was 16 yearsold.
I’m sorry, Red Tobacco is absolutely NOT suitable for an office.
Aaron love red tobacco too. I've heard many in the community talking about the house of Argos and its tobacco scent called the Triumph of Baachus. Are you familiar with this house and if so what are your thoughts?
What is the most suitable fragrance in this occasion for a person who is a boss, really driven, can almost talk anyone over and convince, are a bit intimidating in a charming way and almost gets his way everytime. Mostly because he has alot of knowledge.
At the moment this person wear JPG Le Male for office meetings.
the carbon is not being sold anymore?
I think Haltane by pdm would also be a good professional type fragrance. You should review it. Its a sweeter more toned down version of oud for greatness. I think you’d love it
Had a smell of a lot of the PDM range today Haltane came out on top the rest were a bit of a let down tbh.
haltane really is incredible, i am currently struggling to decide between that, oajan, and akaster as the next pdm i own. all beautiful scents!
currently only have percival and love it, but easy to go nose blind to it and i’ve overdone it with sprays before
I have 0 problems with platinum egoiste longevity.. I’ll put it on my skin and the bit that gets on my clothes lasts for a VERY long time.
Hey Aaron, have you considered approaching the Canadian market with your products?
Can you do reviews of the two following subjects:
*Fragrances that you disliked at first but now love.
*Top five in all categories of fragrances.
For anyone: would Lhomme by YSL make Grey Vetiver redundant?
Really interested in carbon,, I have a few fragrances that smell good but dont last on me. nishane wulong Cha is one,,, i love it for the hot weather and it is reported to be a beast performance but not on me... I have 3 other Nishane and they certainly do last... So does carbon change the fragrance a lot scent wise?
I've recently found I'm noseblind to ambroxan. Anyone else get that?
Good list. I have Reflection Man but Tbh I normally where your old Santal Extreme under it. I'd like to hear your take on Amouage Sunshine Man. Its one I'm considering, although I'll be ordering 10mls of Maverick and Notorious when I get paid first.
Great list. Looking forward to more.
Hi Aaron, great video! I agree with you on the YSL performance. I thought it's fragrance first then carbon? Or am I thinking of molecule 01? Thanks again!
I need that Oud wood and tobacco oud from TF and I want smoulder from you but it’s gone 😖😖😭😭
Love this list. The idea of Grey Vetiver being discontinued hurts, it's one of my current office fragrances. I have been using my sample of bois eternal from Aaron's line this past week and decided to get a full size (both the sample and full size from MaxAroma). I don't know what it is about it but I enjoy it a lot. I currently have a BdC EDT, is it worth getting the EDP along with the EDT? I keep looking at Aaron's frags trying to decide which one I want to try next. I've been sampling Ombre Leather EDP(performance on me was pretty meh but while it was there, lovely), Herod, Layton and really like all of them.. with Herod slightly out in front of Layton. Are there are any ATH frags comparable to either of them that people would suggest?
I don’t know if discontinued but impossible to find at the tf boutique although they said it’s coming . They say this every month to me
Very interesting choices Aaron I do have 2 in my collection Tom Ford Grey Vetiver & Amouage Reflection Man both I enjoy so much also I'm really digging Notorious like that darkness with Boss Bastard & Guapo keep it going man
Hey was wondering how to order your perfumes from your website because im in the U.S.
Can you please make ATH frags in 100 ml bottles?