Fantastic list George! I have to say you know I love Grand Soir! Honestly don’t think you can go wrong with PDM pretty much all of the fragrances are real winners! My only add would be Naxos… definitely needs to be in everyone’s collection!
Gotta put it into price perspective as well. For me making videos, I have to think about what people are searching for. If someone searches ’Best Designer Fragrances’ - they don’t want to hear me talking about Louis Vuitton at £250 a bottle - that’s at least my thoughts on it
Wow we have really similar taste... I have almost every single fragrance on this list. The only thing that I would say is that Naxos belongs on the list. it is an absolute masterpiece, and also from Xerjoff Renaissance is probably the greatest performing fresh fragrance in existence. Both I would put over Iommi (which I still love and have), but Naxos and Renaissance cover Xerjoff year round for me (and 40 Knots for certain occasions. But except for #9 I own every single one of these. I would probably add Initio Side Effect/Rehab/Blessed Baraka.... but even then their new one Narcotic Delight might very well be the best of the house.
Amazing. Imagination is my all-time favorite “freshie”. Carlisle … mmhhh, so good. And Toni Iommi … so unique. Would you wear Toni Iommi also on a hot summer night?
Imagination is just amazing, so I’m glad you agree! I think depends how hot it is but in the UK summer would be no issue as it’s no usually hot and humid at night
Good list, I ordered a bunch of samples to test myself. My favorite all time I think is the old batch of Aventus. The amount of compliments I’ve gotten from that was insane.
Been looking for new content and was glad i stumbled upon this. Any video that has Imagination and Burlington1819 on the same list shows range and also covers both ends be it simple but with quality and deep with transition yet natural smelling. Great list overall Subscribed!
I am still so surprised you never mention your sample business. It’s a big reason why I watch your reviews. I know you own so many fragrances as they are required for your vast catalog of fragrances you offer on your site. A lot of reviewers do a great job but they are limited to fragrances they own in their own personal collection. Your reviews are top notch.
Thank you very much for the comment, Steve, and for the support. I don’t like to mention it too much in my videos as I don’t want to come across as always pushing my business when people just want to hear about the fragrances - however I do think I will start mentioning it more :)
I'm the opposite, I'm a customer of the sample business who had no idea there was a TH-cam channel! Now going to subscribe, lol. Great list, and more interesting than all the other really obvious choices from other channels. Keep up the good work.
How good is the projection and longevity on Angels Share? Its the best thing i’ve ever smelled in my life just dont want to pay so much money for something that others cant smell
It doesn’t project a huge amount, but it’s not that sort of perfume. It’s a great date night scent or cozy scent to wear at home for someone close to you. It’s remarkable and smells so addictive. Try before you spend this kind of money. Buy a sample and see how it works on your skin
Great list man !! Finding myself watching a lot of your vids recently spot on you put me on to imagination gorgeous beast freashie and burlington of my skin is one of my favs second bottle in keep up the good reviews my man would like to here your feedback on thomas kosmala no 4 sport from the new arts collection
Great picks! 👏🏼 The only one that isn't for me is Megamare. It was a bit too polarizing for my liking and had to scrub it off...glad it works for you though!
The list contains some of my favors - Baraonda, angels Share, reflection, Carlisle, Grand Soir. I am curious about Haltane but I already adore OFG so I wonder if it would be redundant. And the Roja seems interesting but I’m having trouble imagining it. Have you tried Pardon from Nasamatto? I go back and forth between that and Baraonda as as my fav from the house. Would also be interested to see your take on Lune Feline and Babycat.
I finally got to order Tony Iommi when it came back in stock at my favourite discounter. How many sprays do you use. I have heard from a few different reviewers it’s quite strong. Great vids as always 👍🏻
@@visionaryfragrances thanks again. I just got Tony Iommi today and I really like it. It starts out as one thing and works it’s way to something else. It’s so good 🤘🏼
All the perfumes you’ve chosen are beautiful, but I was expecting to see Initio or Nishane among them. I can’t remove any of the perfumes from the list, but I would have liked to see them included :D
I would love to hear your opinion on Argos - Triumph of Bacchus compared to Carlisle. For me they’re similar but ToB has more fruitless and some freshness that makes it even better to my nose. I agree on Toni Iommi, I just lack the confidence to wear it outside, but I’m practicing at home 😂
Personally I prefer Oajan, I actually think it’s one of the best that PDM have released. Althair is really good, but Oajan is richer and more complex for me - and overall I just prefer it
Hard choice because as you say, they are both amazing. Grand Soir is more formal and Tony Iommi is more for a night out where you want to smell sweet and boozy! I would sample both and see how you like them
@@visionaryfragrances I actually ordered a sample of tony iommi from your website 🙂 ive already tried grand soir so I have an idea what that smells like
First i bought Amber oud exclusif blue which is layton clone. Its was really nice. I never smelled layton before so. I didn't know what layton smells like. I bought layton after the clone. Last week found Carlisle 4.2 for $190 USD. I couldn't resist. Bought it. Its really nice. I get nutmeg more than anything and yes but similar smell to Red tabbaco. Carlisle def smooth and better quality. Red tabbaco performs way better.
Oud for greatness is an extrait isn’t it? So you’re not necessarily getting more “fragrance” for money since it’s higher concentration than PDMs which are usually EDP concentration
Yes it is an extrait and I know what you mean. What I was trying to say is that Haltane is cheaper and you get 35ml more - which will undoubtedly last longer because Haltane is also a strong fragrance that doesn’t require many sprays. In fact both Haltane and OFG both have 80% alcohol concentration so I believe there is not much difference now
nice list. the best one imo is Megmare by Orto Parisi. it's my all time my favorite fragrance. and it is weird that your gf don't like it! it's what i'd like my loved ones to be wearing, i'd literally eat them oh my god.
I think Arrakis from Tiziana Terenzi superior to Carlisle and Red Tobacco smoother and better smelling, but maybe not as loud as the other 2 performance wise
Really? Like actually less than 30 minutes? It’s 45% perfume oils so should definitely last longer. Try spraying on your forearm and don’t smell it all the time - come back to it every 30 mins or so and see how long it lasts
I’m sure I explained it. I don’t put LV or Tom Ford Private Blends on designer lists due to the price and the quality. The quality of LV fragrances is more in line with expensive niche fragrances than it is designer fragrances. Hope this covers it
I appreciate your opinion and can see how someone would say they are overpriced. Personally, I think the quality of LV is better than almost all designers so I think a higher price is acceptable. Whether or not the RRP is fair is another story, but it’s Louis Vuitton - not going to be cheap unfortunately
Tommy Iommi does nothing for me and it's so over-hyped for the $. Xerjoff has at least 5 fragrances better than Iommi that I own. Starlight and Alexandria 2
What should my next 10/10 purchase be? What do you like?
More Louis Vuittons! Maybe some Aaron Terence Hughes too?
One of the best list I ever seen on a fragrance channel, most people repeat the same stuff over and over but not you.. great list ✅
Thank you, I appreciate your comment
Literally all of them were famous fragrances in the community.
Fantastic list George! I have to say you know I love Grand Soir! Honestly don’t think you can go wrong with PDM pretty much all of the fragrances are real winners! My only add would be Naxos… definitely needs to be in everyone’s collection!
Thank you. Yes, Naxos is a brilliant fragrance and would be a contender for any 10/10 lists
Grand soir and angel's share are absolute bangers.
100/100 💯
Totally agree with the Iomi. Very unique to my nose and a beast mode on my skin.
Absolutely 🔥
Seen many channels on fragrances. This one is the best!
Thank you!
Really excellent list and you clearly know what you are talking about. Please keep the good work up
Roja fragrances are beyond amazing!
Iommi is incredible, have sang its praises since day one !
It’s so good
Fantastic list! Honorable mention for Creed's Bois du Portugal.
This guy started off great with "Imagination" by Louis Vitton and "Grand Soir" by Maison Francis. 2 awesome smelling fragrances. 👍
Nothing but the best in my lists
0:55 I ultimately agree with that assessment of niche, like Blvgari Tygar ain’t designer neither is YSL tuxedo or the Dior an Channel private lines
Gotta put it into price perspective as well. For me making videos, I have to think about what people are searching for. If someone searches ’Best Designer Fragrances’ - they don’t want to hear me talking about Louis Vuitton at £250 a bottle - that’s at least my thoughts on it
That supersize Grand Soir bottle ❤
Had to get it 👌
I owned 3 mentioned, I guess I am doing well and smelling great..
Xerjoff monkey special, PDM Carlisle and Killian Angel share.. ❤❤❤
Wow we have really similar taste... I have almost every single fragrance on this list. The only thing that I would say is that Naxos belongs on the list. it is an absolute masterpiece, and also from Xerjoff Renaissance is probably the greatest performing fresh fragrance in existence. Both I would put over Iommi (which I still love and have), but Naxos and Renaissance cover Xerjoff year round for me (and 40 Knots for certain occasions. But except for #9 I own every single one of these. I would probably add Initio Side Effect/Rehab/Blessed Baraka.... but even then their new one Narcotic Delight might very well be the best of the house.
Do you rate Xerjoff Renaissance above LV Imagination all things considered or only for the performance?
Amazing. Imagination is my all-time favorite “freshie”. Carlisle … mmhhh, so good. And Toni Iommi … so unique. Would you wear Toni Iommi also on a hot summer night?
Imagination is just amazing, so I’m glad you agree! I think depends how hot it is but in the UK summer would be no issue as it’s no usually hot and humid at night
You got a new follower. Keep going.
Can you do 10 best niche fragrances for summer
No
Good list, I ordered a bunch of samples to test myself. My favorite all time I think is the old batch of Aventus. The amount of compliments I’ve gotten from that was insane.
I was so torn between Carlisle and Oajan over which pdm to get but I ended up going with oajan but I did love them both I must say
It’s a hard choice, they are perhaps the best PDM has to offer
Been looking for new content and was glad i stumbled upon this. Any video that has Imagination and Burlington1819 on the same list shows range and also covers both ends be it simple but with quality and deep with transition yet natural smelling. Great list overall
Subscribed!
Reflection Man is extremely good, I haven't tried 45 yet.
You might like it even more! Have you tried the new Gucci Elixir? That reminds me a little bit of Reflection Man
I would take out Monkey special and Haltane, place Carlisle in the first place and in the list Layton and Initio Side effect
Absolutely superb sir. Well chosen.
Don’t know Megamere. Does not sound like its for me.
Similar styles. Well done.
I need to try Grand Soir. I’ve heard great things and I love amber fragrances.
It's so good!
I am still so surprised you never mention your sample business. It’s a big reason why I watch your reviews. I know you own so many fragrances as they are required for your vast catalog of fragrances you offer on your site. A lot of reviewers do a great job but they are limited to fragrances they own in their own personal collection. Your reviews are top notch.
Thank you very much for the comment, Steve, and for the support. I don’t like to mention it too much in my videos as I don’t want to come across as always pushing my business when people just want to hear about the fragrances - however I do think I will start mentioning it more :)
+1, I had no idea George had a sample business until I realised he was behind Visionary Fragrance. Really impressed with my recent orders.
@@Tom_77777 Thanks guys 🙏 I will definitely make it more known that this channel is connected to my sample business visionaryfragrances.com :)
I'm the opposite, I'm a customer of the sample business who had no idea there was a TH-cam channel! Now going to subscribe, lol. Great list, and more interesting than all the other really obvious choices from other channels. Keep up the good work.
How good is the projection and longevity on Angels Share? Its the best thing i’ve ever smelled in my life just dont want to pay so much money for something that others cant smell
It doesn’t project a huge amount, but it’s not that sort of perfume. It’s a great date night scent or cozy scent to wear at home for someone close to you. It’s remarkable and smells so addictive.
Try before you spend this kind of money. Buy a sample and see how it works on your skin
@@visionaryfragrances thanks. I’ve already bought samples from your store and i cant wait to get some more. Also im getting angels share soon : )
How many sprays do you usually do with Grand Soir. I jus got it. 😊
Bravo 👏 agree with you specially for baraonda
Great list man !! Finding myself watching a lot of your vids recently spot on you put me on to imagination gorgeous beast freashie and burlington of my skin is one of my favs second bottle in keep up the good reviews my man would like to here your feedback on thomas kosmala no 4 sport from the new arts collection
Thank you very much. I will do a video featuring TK no 4 and 10 as they are the ones I own right now
Awesome list's
Yes Iommi. The greatest fragrance of all time. No kidding like seriously exceptional
Agreed 🔥
I own this , it’s good but creed Erolfa is the greatest fragrance of all time
@@jbthetestgodIt lacks longevity.😢
Great picks! 👏🏼
The only one that isn't for me is Megamare. It was a bit too polarizing for my liking and had to scrub it off...glad it works for you though!
The list contains some of my favors - Baraonda, angels Share, reflection, Carlisle, Grand Soir. I am curious about Haltane but I already adore OFG so I wonder if it would be redundant.
And the Roja seems interesting but I’m having trouble imagining it.
Have you tried Pardon from Nasamatto? I go back and forth between that and Baraonda as as my fav from the house.
Would also be interested to see your take on Lune Feline and Babycat.
Great video
Thanks!
Is that imagination a 200ml?
How about pegasus?
It’s fantastic. Wouldn’t blind buy it though
Whats your thoughts on Killian Apple Brandy?
It’s a nice scent, boozy with a light apple accord but I think Angels Share is better for the price you pay.
I finally got to order Tony Iommi when it came back in stock at my favourite discounter. How many sprays do you use. I have heard from a few different reviewers it’s quite strong. Great vids as always 👍🏻
I normally got for about 5
@@visionaryfragrances thanks again. I just got Tony Iommi today and I really like it. It starts out as one thing and works it’s way to something else. It’s so good 🤘🏼
Solid list
Underated channel
I think you should make a place there for Nishane Nefs (lets say instead of Megamare)
As a passionate collector I congratulate you mate! Finally a different top 10 with fragrances that are definitely masterpieces!
All the perfumes you’ve chosen are beautiful, but I was expecting to see Initio or Nishane among them. I can’t remove any of the perfumes from the list, but I would have liked to see them included :D
I would love to hear your opinion on Argos - Triumph of Bacchus compared to Carlisle. For me they’re similar but ToB has more fruitless and some freshness that makes it even better to my nose.
I agree on Toni Iommi, I just lack the confidence to wear it outside, but I’m practicing at home 😂
I have just got TOB a few days ago and also recognised the similarities to Carlisle. I will do a comparison video very soon!
@@visionaryfragrances Did the comparison video ever go live?
Great list upwards of 5000 in retail, but fire list
Appreciate it 🔥
best clone of AS is Kismet Angel for sure, its like 90% same scent, unreal price for same scent, payed 40€ for 100ml
Love these ❤
I love LV Imagination. But is it long lasting and projecting ?
Imagination is trash. City of stars is the better one
Hopefully our signature DANIEL will be on that list in 2025 :) Great addition to a niche collection!
This list is 🔥
Im from Chile 🇨🇱 and i love your list. We have a similar exceptional taste hahaha 💪🏼
Haha good to hear!
No YSL Tuxedo ?
You are so good at this! I wonder how I have gone this long without coming across your channel.
Im stuck between Oajan and new Althair . Can i have your thoughts on that ? If they are both gourmand which one you chose and why ?!
Personally I prefer Oajan, I actually think it’s one of the best that PDM have released. Althair is really good, but Oajan is richer and more complex for me - and overall I just prefer it
Still struggling between grand soir or imagination, i have now antoine barois Ganymede, which is better to take?
Hi is LV parfumes not niche because this from designer brand?
He literally said it. 😅
Banger list
Im torn on what to buy next, grand soir or tony iommi? Both very different but both amazing
Hard choice because as you say, they are both amazing. Grand Soir is more formal and Tony Iommi is more for a night out where you want to smell sweet and boozy! I would sample both and see how you like them
@@visionaryfragrances I actually ordered a sample of tony iommi from your website 🙂 ive already tried grand soir so I have an idea what that smells like
Silly question in this collection which would be good for winter and spring?
Burlington 1819
First i bought Amber oud exclusif blue which is layton clone. Its was really nice. I never smelled layton before so. I didn't know what layton smells like. I bought layton after the clone. Last week found Carlisle 4.2 for $190 USD. I couldn't resist. Bought it. Its really nice. I get nutmeg more than anything and yes but similar smell to Red tabbaco. Carlisle def smooth and better quality. Red tabbaco performs way better.
You nailed the list 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks 💯
Which would you choose acqua viva (profumum roma) or Imagination (Louis Vuitton)?
Haven’t tried Acqua Viva but imagination is a 10/10
Oud for greatness is an extrait isn’t it? So you’re not necessarily getting more “fragrance” for money since it’s higher concentration than PDMs which are usually EDP concentration
Yes it is an extrait and I know what you mean. What I was trying to say is that Haltane is cheaper and you get 35ml more - which will undoubtedly last longer because Haltane is also a strong fragrance that doesn’t require many sprays. In fact both Haltane and OFG both have 80% alcohol concentration so I believe there is not much difference now
LV just went up $20 in price again. Craziness
Really? Again?! That is mad
nice list. the best one imo is Megmare by Orto Parisi. it's my all time my favorite fragrance. and it is weird that your gf don't like it! it's what i'd like my loved ones to be wearing, i'd literally eat them oh my god.
Number one has to be Layton, let's see if I'm right ;)
Not anymore 😜
Grand Soir for a night out? Hmm i must be old, Grand Soir is my bedtime perfume 😂 i love it
Naxos?
I may like Layton Exclusif better than Carlisle.
You need to try Kutay. You will catch a DUI. whiskey goat.
I have Kutay already and I love it. Will be doing a comparison video with Baraonda shortly
For me reflection 45 does not perform well and gets no lift sadly… was disappointed because I thought I would love it :(
No naxos here?
For me also xerjoff naxos is 10/10
W fragrance taste
#9 was confusing“10 out of 10 but your girlfriend will absolutely hate it” 🥴
Yes my girlfriend hates Megamare, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a 10/10 to me!
I think Arrakis from Tiziana Terenzi superior to Carlisle and Red Tobacco smoother and better smelling, but maybe not as loud as the other 2 performance wise
I haven’t tried that one yet, however I have just got Triumph of Bacchus which has a similar vibe to Carlisle. I will do a video on it soon
Imagination gets scary compliments
I have the lv imagination...its my every day scent
.my in bed scent, too! My crack, so to say. During the day, a ciuple o sprays just to make sure
Reflection 45 lasted less than 30 minutes on my skin. I think it's overpriced.
Really? Like actually less than 30 minutes? It’s 45% perfume oils so should definitely last longer. Try spraying on your forearm and don’t smell it all the time - come back to it every 30 mins or so and see how long it lasts
Nose blind!
But LV is a fashion brand so why is it on this list?
I’m sure I explained it. I don’t put LV or Tom Ford Private Blends on designer lists due to the price and the quality.
The quality of LV fragrances is more in line with expensive niche fragrances than it is designer fragrances.
Hope this covers it
Finally tried Megamare ans Bergamask, hell nooo the worst synthetic smelling fragrances i ever tried, so synthetic that my nose said f.. that 😂😂😂
Really? I don’t have that opinion of them to be honest. I think they are brilliant
@visionaryfragrances just terrible 😕 after smelling many niche fragrances those are just big mehh
Haltane>Althair>Carlisle
Meganightmare 😂
It certainly is mate! 🌊👹
LV is overpriced designer.
I appreciate your opinion and can see how someone would say they are overpriced. Personally, I think the quality of LV is better than almost all designers so I think a higher price is acceptable. Whether or not the RRP is fair is another story, but it’s Louis Vuitton - not going to be cheap unfortunately
So is Pdm😂
The quality is worth the price. It's nothing like designer perfume
Tommy Iommi does nothing for me and it's so over-hyped for the $. Xerjoff has at least 5 fragrances better than Iommi that I own. Starlight and Alexandria 2
Fair enough, fragrances are very subjective and that’s why we need to try before buying!
@@visionaryfragrancescould not have said it better my self;) What other thinks,likes it is just a bonus if they also enjoy it