My friend has this fragrance, he's had it for years and uses it sparingly. I always try it when I go see him. Such a beautiful fragrance and so strong!
Subbed for this video. Fleur Du Male is my all time favorite fragrance and it is an absolute travesty it was discontinued. I thank God every day for my half bottle that I save for good days in the summer.
AC! So glad you reviewed JPG Fleur du Male. It is everything you say. I initially thought this was to feminine leaning but like some others the more time you spend with it the more you find the artistry of it. Thank you my friend! Good to learn your garden is not being neglected. I am working on putting in a few raised bed vegetable/flower beds. Fingers crossed! Ciao.
Thank you Lamar, I am so glad you have it mate. Its so refined it absolutely fits you ! delighted to hear that you are going to grow some vegetables this year. The joy of growing your own food is probably the same as hunting your favorite catch I would think Lamar. My best wishes.
I bought fdm this january. I can say it works best in cold weather especially in colder spring days. When I tested in summer I thought fragrance has gone bad, smelt like wet towel to me. I love it anyway :)
Good morning AC, wao, what a beautiful fragrance this is. I have it since 2008. Little juice still left. I bought it from Ealing, London. Maximum two sprays, and off you go for whole day. A true compliment magnet for me, at least. One of my all time favorites. I went to buy a new one but unfortunately couldn't find one. I did get La Male but new formulation not as good as it used to be. Jean Paul Gualtier has always been in my perfume collection. Good review as usual 😊👍👍.
I love this one , found a big bottle in tk maxx for 20 quid ,a steal. Wish I bought a second one at the time. Great to get your thoughts on this one ,it's one of my favourite flankers ever.
Your skill of presentation is remarkable - now I'm enchanted by this scent, although I have never smelled it! I smelled Le Male in 2019 in duty-free store but it didnt' impress me much - nice, sweet, warm, meh... However, I do grow an appretiation of orange blossom/ neroli/ petitgrain and lavender. My suggestion is that instead of French EO they used Spanish EO - Lavandin Grosso (LG): it is camphourous, herbatious and - now that you mentioned it - coniferous but also has a distinctive note of camomile (I'd say pharmaceutical camomile but still). So, my quess is that the note of camomile in the olfactory pyramid could be camouflaged lavender. LG has quite a strong opening but could be overlayed by petitgrain and neroli with their green sharpness. However, LG in theory outlasts neroli and petitgrain (2-3 times) and thus could be smelled again as a camomile note after a while.. Well, I'm just guessing. Thx for the review, sir! Keep up!
Wow! truly enjoyed reading your comment. You seem to know about aroma chemicals. I am trying to learn about them so this snippet of information was gold dust. Thankyou! Stay safe and have a great Week :)
@@ACSmellsGood, this is good news! I totally understand your state of hunger for information because information is like an ocean: life mostly concentrates near sufrace and has primitive forms (plankton) - a lot of people repeat the same basic things but truly useful bits of knowledge from professionals are highly scarce... Recently, I stumbled upon a very reliable and useful source - "Perfumers World" (perfumersworld . com). The site contains the data base structured by their original principle (ABCs of perfumery). Also they have free online course for beginners and free video guide that has been copied by some others. However, the main difficulty is a proportion of components in a compound (formula): no matter how detailed online courses are you have to buy aroma chemicals, essential oils, absolutes, resinoids and experiment by yourself - that's why I don't see a reason to listen to most TH-camrs who rarely understand how the perfumery works let alone understanding of at least 400-600 pieces of mostly used chemicals and naturals. There are also useful forum for DIY-perfumers (Do It Yourself) - basenotes[.]net where many amateurs like me and experienced ones share info and ask common questions. And the must-have in "Favourites" is The Good Scent Company site - its a huge very detailed data base of aroma chemicals and naturals. It is hugely overwhelming at first as well, but it provides invaluable source of info. There are other sources (like books, e-magazines, interviews) but I haven't covered them yet. Good luck! I'm looking forward to meet you on the path of perfumery making one day [hopefully sooner] ;)
@@ACSmellsGood managed to buy the Cologne version in a 125ml this morning on eBay for £30 with up to the shoulders juice left. Haven't received yet so I'm still apprehensive if it will work out. Fingers and toes are crossed.
I remember buying a few bottles at Ross last year. Now the prices have at least Doubled! (If I would have known I would have never gave them as gifts) 🤣🤣🤑
My main man lovely video as always, what about a video focusing on the colognes of guerlain? Imperiale, du parumeur etc. I think its a good way to see the fingerprint of each guerlain parfumeur , aime, jacques, wasser etc
Fleur Du Male was probably discountinued because it was too floral for majority of men for a man's fragrance and was considered more feminine. It doesn't really gave the masculine statement but on the other hand you could say the men who didn't mind and wore it were sure about their masculinity and potentially still be seen as alpha males because they didn't care what people might think about it. Even when Le Male came out it was unusual for a man's fragrance to have sweetness in the 90's but Le Male was a breakthrough and changed the world. A very powerful and perfect balance between barber shop and sweetness. An excellent scent the world has never seen before and to this day no other could be the same. You could say Le Male began the metrosexual movement where man had no fear to have a powerful and sweet fragrance as well and most important the ladies were seduced very intensely and couldn't get enough, still can't 😏 I have never smelled Fleur Du Male, but it would probably have a better chance of success now the world is much more open and versatile now. Though, I do believe it would rather be worn by older men than younger man, especially teenagers and under 25. I really love Le Male and Ultra Male and obtained myself a 125ml bottle of Le Male Terrible that is an absolute sexy and bad boy interpretation of Le Male, the grapefruit and pink pepper bring the seducing spice to the original sailor. When the man takes off his navy for a black leather jacket and jeans walkin down the streets turning the ladies heads at night.
I have tried only le male and ultra male , I need to try this discontinued gem too. You described it so beautifully ,now I'm intrigued 😂 . thanks for reviewing it. Have a good day Sir 🙏
Good day AC from your review it will be my favourite but sadly it's discontinued and I checked it's not avaliable online in my country If you like the original le male please try tom ford white suede By the way the final dry down of prada l'homme absolu is exactly less sweet MDCI ambre topkapi
Mate, I am really going to hunt down Absolu. Can't find it anywhere here. You have really peaked my interest in White Suede. I can see it in two packaging, white and the usual Private blend one. Which one should I go for ?
Damn! I just got this today, what a coincidence! It's absolutely amazing: it has a funky honey vibe with loads of orange blossom. Slightly dirty and sweaty, sweet and sexy!
Hello! There would be any alternative for this one, is under the radar but the price is too high and I can’t see a legit source to get it! Nice review like always👍...
Xerjoff's Oesel is, in my opinion, very similar. It's more expensive than Fleur du Male, but with Fleur du Male being discontinued, unless you're lucky enough to find one being sold by someone who knows nothing about fragrance, prices are only going to go up. Oesel can be found on sale with added discounts, but it's never going to be 'cheap'.
I think Fleur du Male was discontinued because it's too 'girly' (floral) for 'manly men'. It was way ahead of it's time. If you want the Fleur du Male experience, try Xerjoff Oesel, a luxury Fleur du Male knockoff. It's more expensive than Fleur du Male, But can be found discounted. Fleur du Male is only going to be more difficult to find and prices are only going to go up, so if you find it, buy it now. Otherwise, Oesel is the best (only?) option. Persolaise (a favourite reviewer of mine) said of Fleur du Male: 'one of my favourites - love at first sniff'.
Zaroor! This is definitely there plus Rasasi Hawas, Armaf Legesi aur Habit Rouge EDT bhi kafi kargar options hongi. Aaap apni budget bata dein aur mujhe mail kar dein, we will sort something out.
Hi AC, one more great review as always. I own FDM and you're right about unlisted notes, also i think the coumarin note sublimates vanilla and lavender notes to another level. Here the real composition, cheers brother : www.olfastory.com/parfum/fleur-du-male/composition/#o
Wow! Thank you so much for the link. So i guessed it right. Now the fact that Coumarin gives so much body to the drydown makes so much sense. Many thanks for sharing :)
@@ACSmellsGood You're welcome Sir, keep this website it could be helpful. You make an amazing work for our community and of course you guessed right about FDM, you have a damn good nose. You have an unique style and you are one the best reviewers in that game hands down. I watched your channel for the first time around 1 year ago because i was looking for a Rasasi Ashaar 's review and til now you are the only one reviewed it. I am a huge Rasasi lover same as you and i always check your channel when i need to know something especially about Rasasi house. Don't change anything Sir, we love you like this...
In my opinion I think this fragrance is 10/10 without a doubt
indeed very good fragrance.
My friend has this fragrance, he's had it for years and uses it sparingly. I always try it when I go see him. Such a beautiful fragrance and so strong!
Absolutely mate, complete delight to wear this fragrance. I honestly enjoyed this mate. Have a great week and stay safe !
Bet he hates the fact you use it 😂. This is god level fragrance.
Got a sample of this based on your description - 100% spot on to your analysis and I'm loving it. Keep it up AC!
Excellent review, I own and love this frag. I use it for brunch get togethers, spring/summer outdoor soirees and lunch dates. Dua sells a great dupe.
Just discovered this, and I agree wholeheartedly... spot on!!
Glad you think so, this is a terrific fragrance.
I've never had the opportunity to smell this, but I feel like I have now! Great review as always my friend! I hope you're doing well!
Thank you Dan. If you ever get to try it, I think you will be impressed! Have a great week and stay safe !
Subbed for this video. Fleur Du Male is my all time favorite fragrance and it is an absolute travesty it was discontinued. I thank God every day for my half bottle that I save for good days in the summer.
AC!
So glad you reviewed JPG Fleur du Male. It is everything you say. I initially thought this was to feminine leaning but like some others the more time you spend with it the more you find the artistry of it. Thank you my friend!
Good to learn your garden is not being neglected. I am working on putting in a few raised bed vegetable/flower beds. Fingers crossed! Ciao.
Thank you Lamar, I am so glad you have it mate. Its so refined it absolutely fits you !
delighted to hear that you are going to grow some vegetables this year. The joy of growing your own food is probably the same as hunting your favorite catch I would think Lamar. My best wishes.
I bought fdm this january. I can say it works best in cold weather especially in colder spring days. When I tested in summer I thought fragrance has gone bad, smelt like wet towel to me. I love it anyway :)
thank you so much for sharing, fleur du male and APLS are Francis Kurkdjians masterpieces imo.
Indeed :)
Good morning AC, wao, what a beautiful fragrance this is. I have it since 2008. Little juice still left. I bought it from Ealing, London. Maximum two sprays, and off you go for whole day. A true compliment magnet for me, at least. One of my all time favorites. I went to buy a new one but unfortunately couldn't find one. I did get La Male but new formulation not as good as it used to be. Jean Paul Gualtier has always been in my perfume collection. Good review as usual 😊👍👍.
Thank you Sami and I totally echo your sentiments mate, its an absolute dazzler, so elegant!
Every time I watch your videos I can’t help say “ Fellas!!!!” Lol 😂
Rizingsun Steve Ferreira same 😂
hahaha thank you mate :)
Smells Good good work!! Keep them coming
Fellaaaas!
Patent that slogan so nobody pinches it. :)
Agreed!
Finally a reviewer with good diction and English! Enjoyed your review.
Thank you ! glad to know it was good use of your time :)
I have this gem in collection 😅
And yes, is very strong ❤
One of the best flanker on the line, hands down 😊
I love this one , found a big bottle in tk maxx for 20 quid ,a steal. Wish I bought a second one at the time.
Great to get your thoughts on this one ,it's one of my favourite flankers ever.
Wow Robert, well done. I really consider myself lucky to have an FB of this fragrance for sure. Have a great week and stay safe !
Your skill of presentation is remarkable - now I'm enchanted by this scent, although I have never smelled it!
I smelled Le Male in 2019 in duty-free store but it didnt' impress me much - nice, sweet, warm, meh...
However, I do grow an appretiation of orange blossom/ neroli/ petitgrain and lavender. My suggestion is that instead of French EO they used Spanish EO - Lavandin Grosso (LG): it is camphourous, herbatious and - now that you mentioned it - coniferous but also has a distinctive note of camomile (I'd say pharmaceutical camomile but still). So, my quess is that the note of camomile in the olfactory pyramid could be camouflaged lavender. LG has quite a strong opening but could be overlayed by petitgrain and neroli with their green sharpness. However, LG in theory outlasts neroli and petitgrain (2-3 times) and thus could be smelled again as a camomile note after a while.. Well, I'm just guessing.
Thx for the review, sir! Keep up!
Wow! truly enjoyed reading your comment. You seem to know about aroma chemicals. I am trying to learn about them so this snippet of information was gold dust. Thankyou! Stay safe and have a great Week :)
@@ACSmellsGood, this is good news! I totally understand your state of hunger for information because information is like an ocean: life mostly concentrates near sufrace and has primitive forms (plankton) - a lot of people repeat the same basic things but truly useful bits of knowledge from professionals are highly scarce... Recently, I stumbled upon a very reliable and useful source - "Perfumers World" (perfumersworld . com). The site contains the data base structured by their original principle (ABCs of perfumery). Also they have free online course for beginners and free video guide that has been copied by some others. However, the main difficulty is a proportion of components in a compound (formula): no matter how detailed online courses are you have to buy aroma chemicals, essential oils, absolutes, resinoids and experiment by yourself - that's why I don't see a reason to listen to most TH-camrs who rarely understand how the perfumery works let alone understanding of at least 400-600 pieces of mostly used chemicals and naturals.
There are also useful forum for DIY-perfumers (Do It Yourself) - basenotes[.]net where many amateurs like me and experienced ones share info and ask common questions.
And the must-have in "Favourites" is The Good Scent Company site - its a huge very detailed data base of aroma chemicals and naturals. It is hugely overwhelming at first as well, but it provides invaluable source of info.
There are other sources (like books, e-magazines, interviews) but I haven't covered them yet.
Good luck! I'm looking forward to meet you on the path of perfumery making one day [hopefully sooner] ;)
My fave! I have it in 125ml and a 75ml backup. It smells like sweet peas to me.
hahah Sweet Peas ! I will go with that Graham :)
@@ACSmellsGood managed to buy the Cologne version in a 125ml this morning on eBay for £30 with up to the shoulders juice left. Haven't received yet so I'm still apprehensive if it will work out. Fingers and toes are crossed.
@@cheekycharly2001 I hope you like it and do let me know as well as I have never tried the cologne version myself :)
I remember buying a few bottles at Ross last year. Now the prices have at least Doubled! (If I would have known I would have never gave them as gifts) 🤣🤣🤑
Oh my god! hahaha. Well atleast someone is absolutely relishing them.
Great review and I enjoyed it and I'm gonna try it have a blessed day
Thank you Michael, I am glad you enjoyed my friend :)
My main man lovely video as always, what about a video focusing on the colognes of guerlain? Imperiale, du parumeur etc. I think its a good way to see the fingerprint of each guerlain parfumeur , aime, jacques, wasser etc
Thank you my friend. I unfortunately, do not have any of the Guerlain Colognes mate. I seemed to have focused on their EDTs and EDPs.
I just got hold of a bottle of this. To my nose, it has a similarity to Habit Rouge by Guerlain
I find no similarities to Habit Rouge what so ever , very different fragrances.
Great Review..Fleur du Male is a beautiful scent
Another spectacular review AC 👌 Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Zamen, and glad you enjoyed mate. Have a great week and stay safe !
Fleur Du Male was probably discountinued because it was too floral for majority of men for a man's fragrance and was considered more feminine. It doesn't really gave the masculine statement but on the other hand you could say the men who didn't mind and wore it were sure about their masculinity and potentially still be seen as alpha males because they didn't care what people might think about it.
Even when Le Male came out it was unusual for a man's fragrance to have sweetness in the 90's but Le Male was a breakthrough and changed the world. A very powerful and perfect balance between barber shop and sweetness. An excellent scent the world has never seen before and to this day no other could be the same. You could say Le Male began the metrosexual movement where man had no fear to have a powerful and sweet fragrance as well and most important the ladies were seduced very intensely and couldn't get enough, still can't 😏
I have never smelled Fleur Du Male, but it would probably have a better chance of success now the world is much more open and versatile now. Though, I do believe it would rather be worn by older men than younger man, especially teenagers and under 25.
I really love Le Male and Ultra Male and obtained myself a 125ml bottle of Le Male Terrible that is an absolute sexy and bad boy interpretation of Le Male, the grapefruit and pink pepper bring the seducing spice to the original sailor.
When the man takes off his navy for a black leather jacket and jeans walkin down the streets turning the ladies heads at night.
Can you please do a review of one million lucky? Trying to decide whether to buy it or rasasi shaghaf.
Arun, I will see what i can do :)
I have tried only le male and ultra male , I need to try this discontinued gem too. You described it so beautifully ,now I'm intrigued 😂 . thanks for reviewing it. Have a good day Sir 🙏
Thank you Rohit, and I know you are going to like this. This is beautifully made :) Have a great week and stay safe !
Very nice and detailed review wow.
Thank you Ahmed, delighted you enjoyed. Stay safe and have a great Week :)
@@ACSmellsGood 😊
Where are you from India or other country
Good day AC from your review it will be my favourite but sadly it's discontinued and I checked it's not avaliable online in my country
If you like the original le male please try tom ford white suede
By the way the final dry down of prada l'homme absolu is exactly less sweet MDCI ambre topkapi
Mate, I am really going to hunt down Absolu. Can't find it anywhere here.
You have really peaked my interest in White Suede. I can see it in two packaging, white and the usual Private blend one. Which one should I go for ?
@@ACSmellsGood I have both but white the original and it's far more better in performance then the normal private blend dark bottles
@@tfouda1084 Thank you Tarek, I shall go for a sample of the white bottle then :)
Damn! I just got this today, what a coincidence! It's absolutely amazing: it has a funky honey vibe with loads of orange blossom. Slightly dirty and sweaty, sweet and sexy!
Wow that is a coincidence indeed. I am delighted you enjoy it so much :)
I’m desperately trying to buy this. My last bottle which has lasted a few years has just finished. Where did you get it? I don’t like the new versions
Want to try this, but hard to find now
I hope you get to try it mate, as You will appreciate it a lot! Have a great week and stay safe !
where can I get it ???
I searched for it for years
Never got a chance to try this one its definitely getting harder to find now.
Jeremy, if you ever get to try it, I am sure you will be well impressed mate. Have a great week and stay safe !
@@ACSmellsGood thanks man you too 🙏
Hello! There would be any alternative for this one, is under the radar but the price is too high and I can’t see a legit source to get it! Nice review like always👍...
Thank you mate. I do not know of any alternatives TBH but yeah the prices at the moment are sky high. Have a great week and stay safe !
Xerjoff's Oesel is, in my opinion, very similar. It's more expensive than Fleur du Male, but with Fleur du Male being discontinued, unless you're lucky enough to find one being sold by someone who knows nothing about fragrance, prices are only going to go up. Oesel can be found on sale with added discounts, but it's never going to be 'cheap'.
Hi great video Have you tried the cologne version of this?
Thank you Hagen. No, I haven't tried the Cologne Version.
This was a beautiful review.
Thank you Arnaud. I am delighted this was value for your time. Have a great week and stay safe !
Is it a edt?
Am I wrong or this perfume has been out of stock forever? Never find it at stores.
Hi, do you know where i can buy it ?
i m looking to buy it since a lot year, without any result :(
what do you think about Fleur du Male cologne? That's the only version available to me
I haven't tried that mate.
This is unique bomb. Have 125ml unopened.
My mother calls people that don’t like this fragrance “idiots” xd
haha I agree with your mother :)
FELLLLAAASSSS!! 👍 👍 🎉
Hahah thank you Stefan!
I think Fleur du Male was discontinued because it's too 'girly' (floral) for 'manly men'. It was way ahead of it's time. If you want the Fleur du Male experience, try Xerjoff Oesel, a luxury Fleur du Male knockoff. It's more expensive than Fleur du Male, But can be found discounted. Fleur du Male is only going to be more difficult to find and prices are only going to go up, so if you find it, buy it now. Otherwise, Oesel is the best (only?) option.
Persolaise (a favourite reviewer of mine) said of Fleur du Male: 'one of my favourites - love at first sniff'.
really a good fragrance
Hi you get better and better like old oud
sir koye long lasting summer Perfume bataye
Zaroor! This is definitely there plus Rasasi Hawas, Armaf Legesi aur Habit Rouge EDT bhi kafi kargar options hongi. Aaap apni budget bata dein aur mujhe mail kar dein, we will sort something out.
sir main uae main ho 400 aed tak ho to acha hi
LAVENDER ICE CREAM IN A CHAMOMILE FIELD FOR 16 HOURS!? OMGGG- ok sold just blind purchased a bottle lol
Never regretted a second of it. Far better than that quinten busch le male crap on the shelves nowadays
I found this in my uncles basement. Full unused bottle. I’m in heaven
Wow! that is a find :)
Hi AC, one more great review as always. I own FDM and you're right about unlisted notes, also i think the coumarin note sublimates vanilla and lavender notes to another level. Here the real composition, cheers brother : www.olfastory.com/parfum/fleur-du-male/composition/#o
Wow! Thank you so much for the link. So i guessed it right. Now the fact that Coumarin gives so much body to the drydown makes so much sense. Many thanks for sharing :)
@@ACSmellsGood You're welcome Sir, keep this website it could be helpful. You make an amazing work for our community and of course you guessed right about FDM, you have a damn good nose. You have an unique style and you are one the best reviewers in that game hands down. I watched your channel for the first time around 1 year ago because i was looking for a Rasasi Ashaar 's review and til now you are the only one reviewed it. I am a huge Rasasi lover same as you and i always check your channel when i need to know something especially about Rasasi house. Don't change anything Sir, we love you like this...
Fleur du Male > Le Male > the rest of flankers
Totally 👌