My fragrance to rule them all: Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille. Beautiful, wonderful, masculine, luxurious, boardroom, galas, celebrations, romance. I could easily wear it every day.
Great choices chaps. My favourite channel bar none. Funnily enough, Max is also one of my very favourites and shares a lot of my tastes. Many Thanks for the Tag, this will be a tough one. Cheers
@@WaftsfromTheLoft Yes for sure. I went out with Dan (Mrsmelly) on Fri night, near where I live. Funnily enough we were talking about you guys and that we should get together soon. I haven't filtered through the vids we filmed in the pub, but pretty sure you get a few drunken mentions :-)
danger EdP from Roja Dove and Oud Monarch from Bortnikoff are the Autorities in my collection and special mention to Ormonde Jayne Nawab of oudh intensivo which i absolutely love
I have a small collection and my choice is Lalique Encre Noire. I can easily wear it all the time. Strangely I feel very comfortable wearing it all the time despite being a dark fragrance.
As soon as you mentioned Bertie D I knew you’d choose Chypre Palatain Dan! It’s an amazing fragrance, not one I expected to love but wow do I love it. The dry down in particular is so good, that sticky labdanum steals my heart, been through 2 decants I think that a bottle will be mine soon, although I don’t covet a big bust as much as you do, I’ll take the cheaper option 🤣
Thanks Claire! I know €350 sounds crazy expensive, but if you buy the bust version directly from MDCI you also get 10 x 12ml samples. Yes, 120ml for free!
Having seen most of your collection from the beginning...it is always fascinating to see this narrowing down to one that stands above from the Tauer's, Bogues, Papillons ,Prynn's, Guerlains etc. that you have shared with us.
My answer for today would be Maai by Bogue, I've only recently smelled it and now I'm obsessed! The bottle I ordered won't be here until next week so I just keep dabbing and sniffing from my sample vial. The opening brings out a lot of childhood nostalgia for how glamorous I thought grownups were when they were all decked out and smelling fabulous. The drydown is still nostalgic but in a more contemporary way, it makes me think of paraphernalia shops or new age bookstores with their aromatic amalgam of books, posters, unburned incense, scented candles, oils, herbs, and tinctures over a fusty, dark unpinning that captures an air of loneliness.
My obsession with fragrances started less than a year ago when I got Geo F Trumper's Sandalwood. Since then I've spent a (not so small) fortune on other perfumes, 25 bottles so far and counting, trying to chase that same feeling that I get from the sparkling drops of liquid gold that is Sandalwood by Geo F Trumper.
“Me in a bottle” I’d love to be tom ford lavender extreme and while it ticks many boxes I judge the subject on the fact how many bottles have I gone through most and that’s mugler angel, Westwood boudoir, Puig quorum, Sung homme but mostly jacques bogart homme......that gives me such joy
Hmm...this tag is very difficult for me. If there was a fire and I have to grab one bottle, it would be Neela Vermeire's Trayee. I still love it as much as i do when i bought it years ago. Also by Betrand Duchaufour! Your video reminded me that I need to proper comparison between the old and new formulation of MDCI Chypre Palatin. I like both but the newer version is less meaty but easier to wear. Sounds like a project for the weekend!
According to Beauty Meow's original constraints, the Fragrance To Rule Them All should work for any sex, any age, any weather, and any occasion. I don't think that Chypre Palatin fills that bill, as it is way too sweet for some tastes. But thanks to your thorough explanation, I can see how you arrived at it, and that you are taking a more personal perspective. - I also thought chypre, and then I thought "Mitsouko". (And I do mean the 2016 formulation of Thierry Wasser, in EdP strength.) If there is a one-size-fits-all fragrance in the world, I find it obvious this must be it.
Sebastian thanks. We just took the title and worked on that. Interesting, I don’t like sweet fragrances, and can’t wear gourmands, and really don’t find CP too sweet. I can happily wear it on a hot day
Very excited to try Chypre Palatin and indeed other MDCI fragrances like Invasion Barbare so will order some samples from Jovoy but I just received my bottle of Bengale Rouge so I’m out of funds for now :) Kafkaesque seems to think Chypre Palatin has been ‘reformulated’ though I can’t see why such an independent luxury house with high end ingredients would do this. My own fragrance to Rule them All would be Robert Piguet’s Bandit and my little 1950s bottle of parfum is the finest fragrance I own.
Wow, treasure that 1950s bottle. Yes, Kafkaesque has written at length about the reformulation, but if you read the comments below you will see that Claude from MDCI strongly denies this.
Cool video. Just discovered you guys and subscribed. My fragrance to rule them all would be Tyrannosaurus Rex by Zoologist. It really has everything. It's powerful, layered, classic, modern, narrative, artful, etc., as well as a name fit for ruling. Timbuktu is another favorite, but yeah, it's no ruler. I'm curious about your other choices. Thank you!
My fragarance to rule them all is hands down Burberry London. For about 5 years since I first smelled it I have been alternating daily all year round with my other favorite scent Farenheit by Dior. It is only in 2019 that I decided to wear fragarances appropriate to the season, so this summer i have been alternating with Nautica "Voyage" and "Life". I can't wait for the fall and winter to come so I can wear my all time ruler BUBERRY LONDON.
Unfortunately, I've not tried either of the fragrances mentioned, but I'd like to sample both one day. Idk if its the best for every occasion, but my one fragrance to rule them all would still be Creed's Silver Mountain Water.
Hi guys, I think you misunderstood the message. I spoke metaphorically. In these times it is normal that something like this can perish worryingly. I'm just a normal person with my family and my job who loves fragrances, football and music. I won't make a single comment on the channel again
I had read up on the alleged reformulation of Chypre Palatin, so it was helpful to hear that your opinion of it is based on a bottle bought relatively recently. I'm waiting for a sample from ebay, and may buy a bottle.
Impossible for me to name one to rule them all as my best sensory and olfactory moments were not really fragrances from a bottle but total experiences like walking through Lavender fields in Haute Provence in June-July, walking in forest after it rained, walking on beach in autumn with little wind sea salt in the air etc.
When I heard "one to rule them all", I thought of what I'd like to smell on other people. A friend of mine takes the patchouli and white chocolate in Coromandel to a glorious level. This is a smell I would love to encounter on public transportation, for example. My guess for Dan was Chypre Palatin (!) and for Jo, Bogue Maai. Always love the conversation between you two. Nice to see The Loft again!
@@WaftsfromTheLoft I am sure you will be able to get a sample set when the 5th collection comes out, but if not, strifeknot of basenotes should have 5mls available . I am not accommodated in any manner for mention him, just a super cool guy who won't over charge you . He does live in the USA, so international charges may apply. Oh, seriously looking at Haeckels. I like the whole 20 mile radius thing. Thanks again.
Fantastic choice Dan in Chypre Palatin!!! Love it and for sure one of the glorious fragrances out there. I have not tried Ottoman Empire but after this video, I’m going to have to arrange something chaps! Thank you
For me Gentlemen it would be Dior Eau Sauvage, possibly the Parfum version..so rich, luxurious and beautiful..this would be close run by the 1934 Classic and original Dunhill For Men...But as Joe said, tomorrow maybe a different ruler.
Well, I am the first one to comment I think and I am so happy with this video because I recently bought one and the other one is in my "next to buy" list lol. I will not name them so I do not ruin the surprise for other viewers for now. But this is a happy video to watch for me !! Thanks guys!
Great video guys, would love to get my hands on some Ottoman Empire! I guess mine (as of today haha) would be Enigma Pour Homme Parfum by Roja Dove, the King of the tobacco fragrances (in my opinion!). Would love you guys to do a tobacco themed video at some point. Keep up the good work!
My choice(s) for life would have to be ONE of what, for me, are the stone classics of masculine perfumery: Mouchoir de Monsieur - GUERLAIN (1904); Pour Monsieur - CHANEL (1955); Eau Sauvage - CHRISTIAN DIOR (1966). One of these AND/OR a classic Eau de Cologne Veritable: Farina Gegenuber dem Julichs-Platz Eau de Cologne - J.M.FARINA (1709)/ 4711 Echt Kolnisch Wasser - MUELHENS-MAUERER + WIRTZ (1792)/ J.M. Farina Eau de Cologne Extra Vieille - ROGER&GALLET (1806)/Eau de Cologne Imperiale - GUERLAIN (1853).
Smokey leather and oakmoss. You'll be *shook* that it was a designer release when compared to designer releases now. Fits right in to the kouros, antaeus bracket
Ottoman Empire for sure is the almighty ruler! Koh-i-Noor is kinda simular too but a bit brighter... Ottoman Empire is darker and more mysterious. I have to say this one would also be my choice! I try to wear it once a week but not for all occasions. I want to savour it for special times. I have 3 Areej Le Doré parfumes now and the stand out masterfully. So these three: Ottoman Empire, Koh-i-Noor and Oud Luwak steal the show for me.
I’m never been more intrigued about a fragrance. I’m trying to get my hands on a well priced sampled Ottoman Empire, but so far the best I’ve seen is 1ml for £37 for a trusted distributor, I may have to bite the bullet and go for it.
Just looking at the notes in the original Ottoman Empire makes my head want to explode. Goodness me. Love that Sauvage quip though. lol Redefining rank. Looking forward to Gregg's response.
You’re in a church saying you are going to worship a bottle 😬🙈🙊 Those picks sound very regal. I haven’t tried any MDCI. I liked him talking about Ottoman Empire. 👑
Good idea to keep the frag comm momentum going.....but personally I don't agree as good compositions are yet to come and it's hard to RULE THEM OUT hahahahaha...... Nice picks indeed
This is not a perfume to rule them all this is just an overpriced perfume £425. Just because it’s expensive does not make it the best come on down to the real world
Which one costs £425? When you spend €350 on Chypre Palatin you also received 10 x 12 ml extra bottles, 120ml for free, so it actually works out fairly reasonable. I don’t believe any of these are overpriced, whereas most fragrances by Roja Dove, Creed, Xerjoff and Tom Ford are.
Although you gentlemen do a fairly good job overall, did you ever consider the fact that broadcasting out of a church is akin with sinful behaviour? It would be under the category of VANITY - In Christian teachings, vanity is an example of pride, one of the seven deadly sins. If I were you, I'd change my location to perhaps a museum or train station, something to that effect because you are paying a diservice to the creator. Believe it or not, people are said to have lost their salvation over vanity. Do some research on this and take what I'm saying seriously.
Is vanity/ego not in those also who believe that criticizing others because THEY believe they are righteous and others are wrong.You need not worry about defending the LOVING Creator FOR HE IS EVERYWHERE at all times. ADVICE: When you become pure of your own faults brother then others will listen to your lecturing more fervently.Sorry, it appears you may have come across the wrong channel ...until you find what you are looking for on you tube... happy channel surfing. PS BTW those in charge of this beautiful church seemed compliant to all of this.
My fragrance to rule them all: Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille. Beautiful, wonderful, masculine, luxurious, boardroom, galas, celebrations, romance. I could easily wear it every day.
Guys thank so much. The respect is mutual and I’ll get to this video in the next few weeks.
Thanks so much Max, looking forward to seeing your video
Great choices chaps. My favourite channel bar none. Funnily enough, Max is also one of my very favourites and shares a lot of my tastes. Many Thanks for the Tag, this will be a tough one. Cheers
Really looking forward to it Greg. We really need to arrange another meet up!
@@WaftsfromTheLoft Yes for sure. I went out with Dan (Mrsmelly) on Fri night, near where I live. Funnily enough we were talking about you guys and that we should get together soon. I haven't filtered through the vids we filmed in the pub, but pretty sure you get a few drunken mentions :-)
OMG, I love your passion! Still have to check these out.
Thanks!
Hi there! My absolute honour to see our beloved Ottoman Empire to rule them all. Wholeheartedly agree! Thank you!
ПАРФЮМ ИЗНУТРИ thank you, and thanks for watching!
danger EdP from Roja Dove and Oud Monarch from Bortnikoff are the Autorities in my collection and special mention to Ormonde Jayne Nawab of oudh intensivo which i absolutely love
Nice selection!i wore Oud monarch last night. Wonderful stuff
No better way to start Saturday than with a video from the two of you. Very nicely done!
Thanks!
I have a small collection and my choice is Lalique Encre Noire. I can easily wear it all the time. Strangely I feel very comfortable wearing it all the time despite being a dark fragrance.
It’s an incredibly original, incredibly creative fragrance
Love your passion, very entertaining, cheers guys
Thanks!
As soon as you mentioned Bertie D I knew you’d choose Chypre Palatain Dan! It’s an amazing fragrance, not one I expected to love but wow do I love it. The dry down in particular is so good, that sticky labdanum steals my heart, been through 2 decants I think that a bottle will be mine soon, although I don’t covet a big bust as much as you do, I’ll take the cheaper option 🤣
Thanks Claire! I know €350 sounds crazy expensive, but if you buy the bust version directly from MDCI you also get 10 x 12ml samples. Yes, 120ml for free!
Claire, I guessed Dan's choice would be Chypre Palatin too! Absolutely love the fragrance, and have a partial bottle, but I could use a big bust.
Having seen most of your collection from the beginning...it is always fascinating to see this narrowing down to one that stands above from the Tauer's, Bogues, Papillons ,Prynn's, Guerlains etc. that you have shared with us.
Morah is another one that I was very close to choosing
I love how earthy you two are. Fragrance goes through all the senses as you embody in your reviews.
Thanks!
My answer for today would be Maai by Bogue, I've only recently smelled it and now I'm obsessed! The bottle I ordered won't be here until next week so I just keep dabbing and sniffing from my sample vial. The opening brings out a lot of childhood nostalgia for how glamorous I thought grownups were when they were all decked out and smelling fabulous. The drydown is still nostalgic but in a more contemporary way, it makes me think of paraphernalia shops or new age bookstores with their aromatic amalgam of books, posters, unburned incense, scented candles, oils, herbs, and tinctures over a fusty, dark unpinning that captures an air of loneliness.
That’s a wonderful description of a wonderful fragrance
My obsession with fragrances started less than a year ago when I got Geo F Trumper's Sandalwood. Since then I've spent a (not so small) fortune on other perfumes, 25 bottles so far and counting, trying to chase that same feeling that I get from the sparkling drops of liquid gold that is Sandalwood by Geo F Trumper.
That’s a heck of a starting point
I love Areej Le Dore Grandenia. I can’t stop smelling my hand . I spray it every day. But Chypre Palatin is my second
“Me in a bottle” I’d love to be tom ford lavender extreme and while it ticks many boxes I judge the subject on the fact how many bottles have I gone through most and that’s mugler angel, Westwood boudoir, Puig quorum, Sung homme but mostly jacques bogart homme......that gives me such joy
Rich and luxurious choices ! Love your passion and work
Thanks!
This is on my 2020 wishlist I can’t wait
Hope you get it soon!
Hmm...this tag is very difficult for me. If there was a fire and I have to grab one bottle, it would be Neela Vermeire's Trayee. I still love it as much as i do when i bought it years ago. Also by Betrand Duchaufour!
Your video reminded me that I need to proper comparison between the old and new formulation of MDCI Chypre Palatin. I like both but the newer version is less meaty but easier to wear. Sounds like a project for the weekend!
Trayee is such a good choice!
I’ve never tried Trayee anything from the house, I’ll have to check it out!
I think you would love the complex and beautiful Trayee.
Excellent Choices! Thanks for the video
Thanks!
According to Beauty Meow's original constraints, the Fragrance To Rule Them All should work for any sex, any age, any weather, and any occasion. I don't think that Chypre Palatin fills that bill, as it is way too sweet for some tastes. But thanks to your thorough explanation, I can see how you arrived at it, and that you are taking a more personal perspective. - I also thought chypre, and then I thought "Mitsouko". (And I do mean the 2016 formulation of Thierry Wasser, in EdP strength.) If there is a one-size-fits-all fragrance in the world, I find it obvious this must be it.
Sebastian thanks. We just took the title and worked on that. Interesting, I don’t like sweet fragrances, and can’t wear gourmands, and really don’t find CP too sweet. I can happily wear it on a hot day
Very excited to try Chypre Palatin and indeed other MDCI fragrances like Invasion Barbare so will order some samples from Jovoy but I just received my bottle of Bengale Rouge so I’m out of funds for now :) Kafkaesque seems to think Chypre Palatin has been ‘reformulated’ though I can’t see why such an independent luxury house with high end ingredients would do this. My own fragrance to Rule them All would be Robert Piguet’s Bandit and my little 1950s bottle of parfum is the finest fragrance I own.
Wow, treasure that 1950s bottle. Yes, Kafkaesque has written at length about the reformulation, but if you read the comments below you will see that Claude from MDCI strongly denies this.
Cool video. Just discovered you guys and subscribed.
My fragrance to rule them all would be Tyrannosaurus Rex by Zoologist. It really has everything. It's powerful, layered, classic, modern, narrative, artful, etc., as well as a name fit for ruling. Timbuktu is another favorite, but yeah, it's no ruler. I'm curious about your other choices. Thank you!
Great choice!
My fragarance to rule them all is hands down Burberry London. For about 5 years since I first smelled it I have been alternating daily all year round with my other favorite scent Farenheit by Dior. It is only in 2019 that I decided to wear fragarances appropriate to the season, so this summer i have been alternating with Nautica "Voyage" and "Life". I can't wait for the fall and winter to come so I can wear my all time ruler BUBERRY LONDON.
Unfortunately, I've not tried either of the fragrances mentioned, but I'd like to sample both one day.
Idk if its the best for every occasion, but my one fragrance to rule them all would still be Creed's Silver Mountain Water.
What a big choice, guys. The two best fragrances in this video series by far. Greetings from Spain
Thanks!
@@WaftsfromTheLoft You are welcome. I'd love to meet you guys someday.
Hi guys, I think you misunderstood the message. I spoke metaphorically. In these times it is normal that something like this can perish worryingly. I'm just a normal person with my family and my job who loves fragrances, football and music. I won't make a single comment on the channel again
Thank you so much guys for doing this!! Loved the ones you chose 💥💥💥 both are pure class
Thanks!
I had read up on the alleged reformulation of Chypre Palatin, so it was helpful to hear that your opinion of it is based on a bottle bought relatively recently. I'm waiting for a sample from ebay, and may buy a bottle.
Impossible for me to name one to rule them all as my best sensory and olfactory moments were not really fragrances from a bottle but total experiences like walking through Lavender fields in Haute Provence in June-July, walking in forest after it rained, walking on beach in autumn with little wind sea salt in the air etc.
They sound stunning
When I heard "one to rule them all", I thought of what I'd like to smell on other people. A friend of mine takes the patchouli and white chocolate in Coromandel to a glorious level. This is a smell I would love to encounter on public transportation, for example. My guess for Dan was Chypre Palatin (!) and for Jo, Bogue Maai. Always love the conversation between you two. Nice to see The Loft again!
Good guessing!
Intriguing and fun. Thank you.
Thanks!
*_Areej Le Dore_* is getting ready for the 5th set release.
I'm excited.
Me too. My wallet is not!
@@WaftsfromTheLoft I am sure you will be able to get a sample set when the 5th collection comes out,
but if not, strifeknot of basenotes should have 5mls available .
I am not accommodated in any manner for mention him,
just a super cool guy who won't over charge you .
He does live in the USA, so international charges may apply.
Oh, seriously looking at Haeckels.
I like the whole 20 mile radius thing.
Thanks again.
I've purchased decants from Strifeknot and he is a terrific guy.
Fantastic choice Dan in Chypre Palatin!!! Love it and for sure one of the glorious fragrances out there. I have not tried Ottoman Empire but after this video, I’m going to have to arrange something chaps! Thank you
Thanks!
Ottoman Empire is such a wonderful formal scent. For me if I want to pick one to roll them all will be Royal Mayfair by Creed
For me Gentlemen it would be Dior Eau Sauvage, possibly the Parfum version..so rich, luxurious and beautiful..this would be close run by the 1934 Classic and original Dunhill For Men...But as Joe said, tomorrow maybe a different ruler.
Classy choices. Yes, if we’d made this video a month later our choices may have been different!
just ordered a sample of chypre palatin, but ottoman empire I can't find anywhere in the U.S :/
Sadly it has sold out. You may be lucky on eBay.
Well, I am the first one to comment I think and I am so happy with this video because I recently bought one and the other one is in my "next to buy" list lol. I will not name them so I do not ruin the surprise for other viewers for now. But this is a happy video to watch for me !! Thanks guys!
Enjoy!
Great video guys, would love to get my hands on some Ottoman Empire! I guess mine (as of today haha) would be Enigma Pour Homme Parfum by Roja Dove, the King of the tobacco fragrances (in my opinion!). Would love you guys to do a tobacco themed video at some point. Keep up the good work!
Was expecting 3 each. Great video and fragrances!
My choice(s) for life would have to be ONE of what, for me, are the stone classics of masculine perfumery: Mouchoir de Monsieur - GUERLAIN (1904); Pour Monsieur - CHANEL (1955); Eau Sauvage - CHRISTIAN DIOR (1966). One of these AND/OR a classic Eau de Cologne Veritable: Farina Gegenuber dem Julichs-Platz Eau de Cologne - J.M.FARINA (1709)/ 4711 Echt Kolnisch Wasser - MUELHENS-MAUERER + WIRTZ (1792)/ J.M. Farina Eau de Cologne Extra Vieille - ROGER&GALLET (1806)/Eau de Cologne Imperiale - GUERLAIN (1853).
Great, classic choices
Wafts from The Loft - Thank you. Great channel, you have - just subscribed!
Chypre Palatin is indeed one of the best fragrances ever made!
I would also say chypre palatin. Just sprayed it on after I saw this. It's perfume as it's not made in today's time.
Absolutely!
Mine changes every day, sometimes multiple times lol.
Right now, Smalto Pour Homme
Never tried, or even heard of it!
It is beautiful. If u get to smell it, u will be *shook* that it was a designer.
Smokey, Italian leather and oakmoss. Stunning
Smokey leather and oakmoss. You'll be *shook* that it was a designer release when compared to designer releases now. Fits right in to the kouros, antaeus bracket
Ottoman Empire for sure is the almighty ruler! Koh-i-Noor is kinda simular too but a bit brighter... Ottoman Empire is darker and more mysterious. I have to say this one would also be my choice! I try to wear it once a week but not for all occasions. I want to savour it for special times. I have 3 Areej Le Doré parfumes now and the stand out masterfully. So these three: Ottoman Empire, Koh-i-Noor and Oud Luwak steal the show for me.
I own 6 AleD and treasure them all. They are all stunning
I’m never been more intrigued about a fragrance. I’m trying to get my hands on a well priced sampled Ottoman Empire, but so far the best I’ve seen is 1ml for £37 for a trusted distributor, I may have to bite the bullet and go for it.
The last video I saw from you guys was the Cape Heartache review! I bought a sample and I do enjoy it, thank you. How's it been?
Just looking at the notes in the original Ottoman Empire makes my head want to explode. Goodness me. Love that Sauvage quip though. lol Redefining rank. Looking forward to Gregg's response.
Yes, can’t wait to see his choices
Regarding the little joke about the odor of the ottoman sultan, the poorest sultans used to shower in musk lol
Excellent choices....😍😍
Thanks!
You’re in a church saying you are going to worship a bottle 😬🙈🙊 Those picks sound very regal. I haven’t tried any MDCI. I liked him talking about Ottoman Empire. 👑
MDCI Chypre Palatin is a masterpiece you need to checkout this review from “He Smells Like Rome” he agrees and is a bloody great reviewer
Yes, he’s one of my favourites
By the way Great video guys!
Thanks!
Did you record this in a synagogue?
No, a church. We record from the organ lift, hence our name
Ottoman Empire is the king but I agree with Joe, not something that I could wear for every occasion!
I have a bottle of Ottoman Empire part II which I want to sell. Only 2 spays gone. In case someone's interested...
@@m.s.biteth1164 I live in Ireland so I can only ship locally & UK. Ler me know if that suits.
New York Intense
Very good choice
Wow .. I gave you a like because you are really good. ...
Thanks!
The Tragedy of Lord George!!!
The Ruler in the time of the reign of Ottoman Empire will do anything but Stink!...
Trussardi Uomo vintage, always designer never niche, really
Good idea to keep the frag comm momentum going.....but personally I don't agree as good compositions are yet to come and it's hard to RULE THEM OUT hahahahaha......
Nice picks indeed
This is not a perfume to rule them all this is just an overpriced perfume £425. Just because it’s expensive does not make it the best come on down to the real world
Which one costs £425? When you spend €350 on Chypre Palatin you also received 10 x 12 ml extra bottles, 120ml for free, so it actually works out fairly reasonable. I don’t believe any of these are overpriced, whereas most fragrances by Roja Dove, Creed, Xerjoff and Tom Ford are.
Although you gentlemen do a fairly good job overall, did you ever consider the fact that broadcasting out of a church is akin with sinful behaviour? It would be under the category of VANITY - In Christian teachings, vanity is an example of pride, one of the seven deadly sins. If I were you, I'd change my location to perhaps a museum or train station, something to that effect because you are paying a diservice to the creator. Believe it or not, people are said to have lost their salvation over vanity. Do some research on this and take what I'm saying seriously.
Is vanity/ego not in those also who believe that criticizing others because THEY believe they are righteous and others are wrong.You need not worry about defending the LOVING Creator FOR HE IS EVERYWHERE at all times. ADVICE: When you become pure of your own faults brother then others will listen to your lecturing more fervently.Sorry, it appears you may have come across the wrong channel ...until you find what you are looking for on you tube... happy channel surfing. PS BTW those in charge of this beautiful church seemed compliant to all of this.
The creator created fragrance, no?