I read your comment and was like "nah, barely even small channels do that" and then I scrolled through them all and Steven sure proved me wrong. That means a lot for someone to actually interact like this with one's channel viewers.
Thanks for setting the record straight on the reformulation argument Mr. Steven. I just received my 2.5 fl oz bottle today and feel more at ease since it is a 2019 bottle.
Your right..Ever since I've been collecting fragrances since 1999 I've noticed when there is air in the bottle the fragrance(mostly edp) becomes stronger..I have a habit of spraying a new fragrance about 5 to 10xs and then letting them sit without the cap for about a month..after that process I've noticed most of the time they become stronger and longer lasting..ex:creed, pdm, pineapple vintage, mancera...etc
hey I figured I'd ask you this since your comment could directly relate to me. I just got my first bottle of creed aventus about a month ago and I was very disappointed because it didn't have much pineapple or smokiness or really anything other than some bland sweetness and a surprisingly large dose of black currant. I don't really enjoy blackcurrant at all but I've smelled Aventus before and I really liked what I smelled. If I follow your method and revisit it in a month or two is it possible that some of those OTHER notes could become more realized? I understand that there are batch variations with Creed aventus in particular as well so I could see this could be a hard question to answer but I'd love to get a response because if there is a chance to reverse this disappointment I would be thrilled. Thank you!
@@EpinephrineFM sorry buy the new Aventus is trash..anything after 2017 doesnt have the same kick or smell like the old 4oz and 2.5oz bottles..(2016/17)was the last of the older bottle sizes...try to trade it off and get atleast a (2016/17) 4oz or 2.5oz bottle of Aventus..the newer 1.7 and 3.3oz bottles are very disappointing...the thing that sucks is that Aventus has batch variations no matter older or newer formulations..i have over 8 bottles of Aventus and they all smell slightly different..I got my last 2016 tester bottle from fragrance.com. I'll try to keep you posted when I see a Aventus older formulation for sale..the older bottles age like fine wine if you keep them stored correctly..
@@LOGICAL-JAY hey thanks for the quick and honest reply. I did like what I smelled at Neiman Marcus but when I ordered it online it was very underwhelming. And yeah 1.7oz bottle. This is good to know though, I'll definitely keep my eyes peeled for trades and what not. I'm a newbie, about 8 months into to this hobby, so this was quite disappointing. But luckily people like you and Steven help me out. Thanks again, I really appreciate it!
I have a 2019 bottle, it has macerated and now it has better projection and longevity. Given a choice, I'd still pick the 2019 bottle for the atomizer alone.
So glad you made this video! I was reading reviews and my caution was raised given I have the original batch. Sedley is not only my favorite PDM, but one of my favorite fragrances ever. I want to get a backup bottle!
Your comment, even though a year old, is relevant to me right now. Glad I came upon his video which gave me a relief. I bought a backup bottle which is actually a newer batch.
@@SmkinBarrel I am happy to hear that! I ended up getting my backup bottle and I'm hoping my two bottles can last me a lifetime. It's without a doubt in my top 5 ever. I love the scent.
I appreciate you doing this type of video. I intend on testing Sedley soon and the rumors of the 2019’s have made me hesitant. Your initial review got me interested and this one cleared the way! Thank you as always!!
I really think you’re spot on, Steven! This is the same for most niche fragrances. I received questions from the frag community about this in relation to Amouage. This is the answer I got from Amouage’s CEO: « About reformulation or our perfumes made in the UK or Oman: Amouage reformulations these are rumours about but they are false. Old batches smell stronger (logical) because a niche perfume maculates when it gets older. Amouage does not reformulate their perfumes. We also will never change any formula so UK has the same ingredients than Oman. We are obliged to report any change of course but we do not change our perfumes They are holy to us. We have no interest in making other perfumes in Oman or UK. The raw materials from Oman en from the UK are all the same. There are very strict regulations about this. Please tell this to your customers. Last time we met I told you about the moment that we changed the normal caps into magnetic caps and the rumours were there as always. These rumours are terrible. Spread by some people who think they know it all. If there is anything please call me. »
It's not always about reformulation, I heard dracodoc explain it the best using olive oil, think of it this way. You buy the ingredients to make your scent, it sells out and you need to order more, they might have a new crop of Olives, then it sells out again and you go back to order it and they don't have any of the same ingredients left but they might come back and say we have these Olives. If that makes sense. If not go listen to him and he will explain it a lot better.
I received a very similar response from Nishane about my new bottle of Hacivat. I posted the response on Fragrantica. I want to believe them when they say they haven’t changed anything, but my bottle is not even a little strong. You have to put your nose right up to it. I’m really hoping after some time passes it begins to strengthen.
This one is overlooked - definitely overtaken Percival as my go to warmer day cologne... as far as PDM goes. I enjoy Percival, but Sedley is old school classical.
Thanks much! Really want Sedley but have been scared to order it with the rumors going around. It’s why I searched and came to this vid. I feel ok pulling the trigger now on today’s great sale online. Thanks for the lesson!
The scent of Sedley 2019 bottle stays with me around 6 hours with great projection for the first few hours. I have been wearing this around 2/3 of the bottle now and I dont feel any change in the performance whatsoever. I guess when ppl talk about poor performance, it's because they often make a comparison to other PDM fragrances which last much longer than Sedley.
Great comparison and something I’ve always wondered since I heard about the 2020 version. I absolutely love Sedley even before I purchased it last year.
GUAU ! Didn't know there was a change on the batch. This fragance I did got it in one of my trips to NY in Nordstrom thanks to your recommendation. First one had its own longevity, not like other luxury scents like Mancera Cedrat Boise or Navitus Navus, but enough for 6 hours. In my case, I will prefer to invest on Lautus as soon as I can go to the US again, rather than to go to another Sedley. I can even go on more sprays if I want it heavier. Thanks for your video Steven !
Ive been awaiting for this one. I felt tricked by PDM with that first version. In my skin projection and longevity were negligible and i felt so disappointed.
I love PdM and I wanted to like Sedley so badly, because I lean toward fresher fragrances and I think this bottle is so gorgeous. I still have my 2ml sample from Scent Split from last year, so I maybe I should see if it impresses me a bit more now.
Yes this is good...please we need more of this with all the popular ones...thank you for showing this...now we can know if it worth buying current batches
Steven, I was really looking forward to this review so thank you for the info! I adore this scent ever since I received a sample of it from Nordstrom's last November. I even like the see through bottle design. By the way, love the Red Dead Redemption shirt! 🤠
I had the same thing happen with my newer/ “lighter” bottle of Rasasi Hawas. I was convinced I somehow got a bad bottle as it started strong and just fell flat. Aside from its initial use, I decanted 5mL for a friend. Revisited it at a later time and it was the beautiful Hawas powerhouse that I remember 😍😍 Got Sedley inbound as I write this!!
Meh they told me also Layton got not reformulated. I have an older batch sample here it smells so awesome and fills a room with one spray! And the 2019 batch smells extremely sweet and misses out the freshness of the old batches. I dont notice any apple as well on the new batch. They could just put more perfume oil in the bottles instead of water, wich would cost them maybe 50 cents more in production for a perfume that costs 200+ bucks! But meh, you should spray it more often so you have to buy new bottles more often.
Could you write your batch numbers for each bottle? I just got the new one, but I believe have a pressurized sprayer. Would love to compare the batch numbers. I love the scent! Thank you for the video. 😊
Amazing content Steve !! I was wondering if increasing oxygen content in the bottle is a rule to both increasing performance and making the oil go rancid ? Also is it related to the concept that some companies put a sign of 36 or 48 months,Does it signify shelf life of the fragrance ? What will happen after that time?
Good Lord. This is impossibly specific and is exactly what I needed to hear! I bought Sedley back in December and the last month I've been wearing it I've been catching whiffs of it five to six hours after applying it, which is absurd considering my history with it. I really thought it was just a weak performer though I absolutely adored the scent so I wasn't too disappointed. I recently quit smoking too so my smell is getting better but I really think it sitting for awhile really did help it! One question, if you don't mind. I recently bought my first bottle of creed aventus about a month ago and didn't get much out of it other than some nondescript sweetness and a ton of black currant. I'm not a fan of black currant at all but the previous aventus I've smelled I really enjoyed so I figured it was just a matter of it being balanced. My question is, if I give that a good 15 to 20 sprays and let it sit for a bit do you think it's possible for some of those other notes to shine through? I understand this could be a hard question to answer considering the variations in aventus. Thank you so much for the channel man you are so fucking sweet and kind it's ridiculous. Pardon my language.
Thank you so much for all of the kind words. I sincerely appreciate it, and I'm glad that you're enjoying my channel. I think giving it 15 to 20 sprays may help it a little bit. You have to let it sit for at least a month, but also keep in mind that the top notes are usually the ones to go first. The end product will be something that is base heavy, and it may not reflect the whole composition. I would also suggest joining the aventus lounge on Facebook and checking to see what people say regarding your batch. There is an Excel spreadsheet in the group that has all of the batches listed and what connoisseurs of the fragrance say each batch smells like. I really hope this helps. Have a wonderful day.
@@Redolessence Thank you for responding! I'll give it a try. I've never heard of the Aventus lounge but that sounds exactly like something that would help me, I'll check it out.
On my first test, I think this lasted around 8 hours for me. But I also found with the original that it varied in performance depending what I was doing. I will say the projection seems very strong, but I often go anosmic to this sadly. Overall, happy to have it, I actually like the fresh fragrance from PdM. I need only Percival now and I have the three main "freshies." Interesting fragrance and I agree, hard to say it smells like anything I know.
I‘ll test the 2019 Batch tomorrow it was half a year left with a big dent of oxygen. The performance last year was very disappointing, but the smell was very nice
You are the first reviewer that has not just completely dunked on the 2019 version. Everyone else that I've seen (several) say basically avoid it all costs (2019...they say MAKE SURE ITS 2020). I understand you are friends with the creator, but having followed you a while, I also think you are not one to simply 'tow a line' for someone. Why is everyone else basically crapping on it? Its had me reluctant to buy it off trusted online sites.
Thank you for clarifying this information Steven. I was wondering why my old sample of Sedley comes off richer than my new bottle but this would make sense. Time and oxygen will tell :-)
What other fresh fragrances does Sedley remind you of? It shares a lot of notes with Versace Eros (which I dislike). Would you consider Sedley unique scent? Keep up the great content!
when i first became interested in fragrances, i look for some designer options. and your vids are always helpful, and you also always reply every single time i ask on the comment even if the vids are from years ago and even the weirdest comment i sometimes intend as a joke. immediately i fell in love with this channel. helpful advice, insightful thoughts, and no drama. now ive become more familiar with the terms, some smells and getting into niche i got more in love with this channel, it gives me the exact info i want to know. thanks for always giving good vids. really interested trying out your navitus, but i cant order it to my country and also we have this new "regulations" because of that cov19.. sigh.. i hope i could try it soon
Wow. Your comment truly made my day! I will always try to reply. I value the fact that people watch my channel and benefit from it in some way. Thank you so much for supporting. What country do you live in?
@@Redolessence i live in Indonesia. i don't really understand the regulation stuff. but i often order things from japan or china, and now it stuck in the harbor and doesnt seem to be moving soon. things i got from those countries are mostly accessories, toys, etc so its okay because it won't go bad. but im afraid to order perfume or such, because maybe it will get bad
Hi Steven - thanks for another great video - I have tested most PDMs but not Sedley - I was thinking of purchasing a bottle but I have seen a few people comment that it is similar to Creed Viking which I already own and this has made me hesitate - do you think it is worth owing both?
I am currently testing 5 PDM'S: PEGASUS,LAYTON,SEDLEY,GALLOWAY and PERCIVAL. The only one i really like is Galloway,it's simple but good. Still need to test Pegasus. Sedley is way overpriced for a Blue fragrance🤷♂️. After all the hype this brand gets im kinda disappointed overall. Love your channel btw 👌🤞👍
by chance, did the sprayer go back to the og sprayer? or is it still controllable on the new 2020 version. I got a 2020 version and the sprayer is not controllable.
I could be wrong but I think those two things are part of the same trajectory. Meaning, it will get stronger and stronger until it reaches its strongest, which it then will begin to denature. Just like the nature of any living thing--it grows, it peaks, then it dies. Make sense? I don't think he was saying that it simultaneously get stronger and goes bad.
I'm not so sure if this really was never formulated. If it wasn't formulated, then why does the box my 2/24/2020 production date Sedley tester came in say "reformulated" right on it?
Hello and thank you for the insightful video, I recently purchased two bottles of PdM (Herod and Oajan 2021 vintages) from an "reputable" online fragrance shop from Canada and have been disappointed with my purchase. I had tested these same bottles at a Neiman Marcus just weeks ago and remember the scent of these two bottles lasting a very long time however the ones that I just received are somewhat weak. I've been trying to look for clues to see if it is a fake but am not sure. Anyway you point me in the right direction as to what to look for? Will the scents get better in due time? Thanks in advance.
nice review mate, but to be honest, its a fantastic smell , but its not worth to pay 285$$$???, that one deserves 120$$ i think because the scent deserve that.
I also live in NJ.When the world finally reopens, where is the best niche fragrance store in our area ? Even if I have to go into the city. Or if you could recommend a couple to cover more brands.
Kept asking myself how would I know which bottle stores are keeping in stock. You know, I also have this problem with my Ombre Leather. I thought it was just me.. but apparently a few people claim to also have longevity issues with the first batch.
I started wondering about the "reformulation" of Sedley after a few friends of mine asked me if they should wait for the current batch to come out. I really appreciate your opinion on this.
i ordered this one finally...gonna see how it performs. i love Carlisle,Herod and Layton. for me, De Marly is the best house in its price range. Dior and Chanel is much more weaker
Hi hate to tell, but.. I have old pegasus and layton, Herod batches.. And bought newer ones, that was on a discount, (but original, from a big official seller). Herod is not that rich, not that sweet. Different. But I had it also stored a longer time and opened it. With pegasus its even worse. It's watered down as hell and doesn't really project much. Layton is also different. The difference is not that great as with Herod and Pegasus, but it's there. I asked many people, sprayed it on both hands.. All say the same. It's a shame.
Hey Steven, I want to order some of your fragrances but I know you live in the tri state area and I'm concerned about the shipping delays. Are your customers currently getting their orders on time?
Hello! Thank you so much for wanting to support. It means a lot to me. Unfortunately, there are some delays with USPS, but packages are still arriving safely.
I think they're both unique in their own way. Elysium works particularly well in the summertime. However, Sedley contains mint which is one of my favorite notes.
Steven is the only you tuber that actually try’s to reply to all of his fans lol thank you brother. Keep up the great work!!
I really appreciate that! I certainly read every comment. I hope all is well.
I read your comment and was like "nah, barely even small channels do that" and then I scrolled through them all and Steven sure proved me wrong.
That means a lot for someone to actually interact like this with one's channel viewers.
Like a good English teacher would
Crazy I was just about to pull the trigger on buying this bottle, had no idea they came out with a 2020 version. Thanks for the informative video!
Happy to help!
Thanks for setting the record straight on the reformulation argument Mr. Steven. I just received my 2.5 fl oz bottle today and feel more at ease since it is a 2019 bottle.
How can you tell?
@@autumnwind3853 achohol % increase with reformulation
Your right..Ever since I've been collecting fragrances since 1999 I've noticed when there is air in the bottle the fragrance(mostly edp) becomes stronger..I have a habit of spraying a new fragrance about 5 to 10xs and then letting them sit without the cap for about a month..after that process I've noticed most of the time they become stronger and longer lasting..ex:creed, pdm, pineapple vintage, mancera...etc
hey I figured I'd ask you this since your comment could directly relate to me. I just got my first bottle of creed aventus about a month ago and I was very disappointed because it didn't have much pineapple or smokiness or really anything other than some bland sweetness and a surprisingly large dose of black currant. I don't really enjoy blackcurrant at all but I've smelled Aventus before and I really liked what I smelled. If I follow your method and revisit it in a month or two is it possible that some of those OTHER notes could become more realized?
I understand that there are batch variations with Creed aventus in particular as well so I could see this could be a hard question to answer but I'd love to get a response because if there is a chance to reverse this disappointment I would be thrilled. Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
@@EpinephrineFM sorry buy the new Aventus is trash..anything after 2017 doesnt have the same kick or smell like the old 4oz and 2.5oz bottles..(2016/17)was the last of the older bottle sizes...try to trade it off and get atleast a (2016/17) 4oz or 2.5oz bottle of Aventus..the newer 1.7 and 3.3oz bottles are very disappointing...the thing that sucks is that Aventus has batch variations no matter older or newer formulations..i have over 8 bottles of Aventus and they all smell slightly different..I got my last 2016 tester bottle from fragrance.com. I'll try to keep you posted when I see a Aventus older formulation for sale..the older bottles age like fine wine if you keep them stored correctly..
@@LOGICAL-JAY hey thanks for the quick and honest reply. I did like what I smelled at Neiman Marcus but when I ordered it online it was very underwhelming. And yeah 1.7oz bottle. This is good to know though, I'll definitely keep my eyes peeled for trades and what not. I'm a newbie, about 8 months into to this hobby, so this was quite disappointing. But luckily people like you and Steven help me out. Thanks again, I really appreciate it!
Is this from alcohol evaporating, basically making the Parfum a higher %?
I have a 2019 bottle, it has macerated and now it has better projection and longevity. Given a choice, I'd still pick the 2019 bottle for the atomizer alone.
So glad you made this video! I was reading reviews and my caution was raised given I have the original batch. Sedley is not only my favorite PDM, but one of my favorite fragrances ever. I want to get a backup bottle!
My pleasure!
Your comment, even though a year old, is relevant to me right now. Glad I came upon his video which gave me a relief. I bought a backup bottle which is actually a newer batch.
@@SmkinBarrel I am happy to hear that! I ended up getting my backup bottle and I'm hoping my two bottles can last me a lifetime. It's without a doubt in my top 5 ever. I love the scent.
I appreciate you doing this type of video. I intend on testing Sedley soon and the rumors of the 2019’s have made me hesitant. Your initial review got me interested and this one cleared the way! Thank you as always!!
I'm very happy that I was able to help. Thank you for watching.
Great review, Steven. Your assessment on Sedley is very informative. ✨❣️✨ It’s becoming one of my favorite warm weather fragrances. ✨❣️✨
Thank you so much for sharing. Wear it in good health.
So you’re saying the 2019 batches are the same as the 2020 and 2021? There hasn’t been an increase in oil content % or anything?
I really think you’re spot on, Steven! This is the same for most niche fragrances. I received questions from the frag community about this in relation to Amouage. This is the answer I got from Amouage’s CEO:
« About reformulation or our perfumes made in the UK or Oman:
Amouage reformulations these are rumours about but they are false. Old batches smell stronger (logical) because a niche perfume maculates when it gets older. Amouage does not reformulate their perfumes. We also will never change any formula so UK has the same ingredients than Oman. We are obliged to report any change of course but we do not change our perfumes They are holy to us. We have no interest in making other perfumes in Oman or UK. The raw materials from Oman en from the UK are all the same. There are very strict regulations about this. Please tell this to your customers. Last time we met I told you about the moment that we changed the normal caps into magnetic caps and the rumours were there as always. These rumours are terrible. Spread by some people who think they know it all. If there is anything please call me. »
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
Redolessence You’re welcome Steven.
It's not always about reformulation, I heard dracodoc explain it the best using olive oil, think of it this way. You buy the ingredients to make your scent, it sells out and you need to order more, they might have a new crop of Olives, then it sells out again and you go back to order it and they don't have any of the same ingredients left but they might come back and say we have these Olives. If that makes sense. If not go listen to him and he will explain it a lot better.
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Here it is.
I received a very similar response from Nishane about my new bottle of Hacivat. I posted the response on Fragrantica. I want to believe them when they say they haven’t changed anything, but my bottle is not even a little strong. You have to put your nose right up to it. I’m really hoping after some time passes it begins to strengthen.
This one is overlooked - definitely overtaken Percival as my go to warmer day cologne... as far as PDM goes. I enjoy Percival, but Sedley is old school classical.
Thanks for sharing, Anthony!
Oh good cause I got a 2019 batch a few weeks ago, just opened today. Love the atomizer, feels fancy 😀
Thanks much! Really want Sedley but have been scared to order it with the rumors going around. It’s why I searched and came to this vid. I feel ok pulling the trigger now on today’s great sale online.
Thanks for the lesson!
You will love it, and the performance is great
Great vid bro! I've been waiting for someone to do this!
Thank you, Dan!
The scent of Sedley 2019 bottle stays with me around 6 hours with great projection for the first few hours. I have been wearing this around 2/3 of the bottle now and I dont feel any change in the performance whatsoever.
I guess when ppl talk about poor performance, it's because they often make a comparison to other PDM fragrances which last much longer than Sedley.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
Great comparison and something I’ve always wondered since I heard about the 2020 version. I absolutely love Sedley even before I purchased it last year.
Thanks for watching!
GUAU ! Didn't know there was a change on the batch. This fragance I did got it in one of my trips to NY in Nordstrom thanks to your recommendation. First one had its own longevity, not like other luxury scents like Mancera Cedrat Boise or Navitus Navus, but enough for 6 hours. In my case, I will prefer to invest on Lautus as soon as I can go to the US again, rather than to go to another Sedley. I can even go on more sprays if I want it heavier. Thanks for your video Steven !
The pleasure is all mine. Thank you for always supporting and leaving a comment. It means a lot to me.
Ive been awaiting for this one. I felt tricked by PDM with that first version. In my skin projection and longevity were negligible and i felt so disappointed.
Definitely revisit it as you may find this new one to be stronger.
Visqo Gomez hey what’s up man how you been hope you are staying safe
Love the vid. Would like to see more of these kinds of vids on batch variations within a fragrance
Will do!
I love PdM and I wanted to like Sedley so badly, because I lean toward fresher fragrances and I think this bottle is so gorgeous. I still have my 2ml sample from Scent Split from last year, so I maybe I should see if it impresses me a bit more now.
Yes! Please revisit it and see if you notice a difference.
curious which freshies you like. btw I'll take the sedley off your hands, i love it :)
Yes this is good...please we need more of this with all the popular ones...thank you for showing this...now we can know if it worth buying current batches
Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope you're doing well.
Steven, I was really looking forward to this review so thank you for the info! I adore this scent ever since I received a sample of it from Nordstrom's last November. I even like the see through bottle design. By the way, love the Red Dead Redemption shirt! 🤠
Thank you so much!
Just got this delivered from an online discounter it’s from 2019 not surprised at all. Still excited I have it & saved a lil money too
Would you sell it?
I had the same thing happen with my newer/ “lighter” bottle of Rasasi Hawas. I was convinced I somehow got a bad bottle as it started strong and just fell flat. Aside from its initial use, I decanted 5mL for a friend. Revisited it at a later time and it was the beautiful Hawas powerhouse that I remember 😍😍 Got Sedley inbound as I write this!!
What about the 2022 batch
But the first batch had more oil concentration
Meh they told me also Layton got not reformulated. I have an older batch sample here it smells so awesome and fills a room with one spray! And the 2019 batch smells extremely sweet and misses out the freshness of the old batches. I dont notice any apple as well on the new batch.
They could just put more perfume oil in the bottles instead of water, wich would cost them maybe 50 cents more in production for a perfume that costs 200+ bucks! But meh, you should spray it more often so you have to buy new bottles more often.
Hadn’t heard about the batch variations rumors with this one. I personally haven’t had any issues with my 2019 bottle. Great information, Steven.
Many thanks!
Could you write your batch numbers for each bottle? I just got the new one, but I believe have a pressurized sprayer. Would love to compare the batch numbers. I love the scent! Thank you for the video. 😊
My old one is 917901, and my new one is 005903.
You are wrong .This fregrence doesnot log lasts mor than one houer.
Great review and I enjoyed it and I'm gonna try it have a blessed night
Glad you enjoyed it
I really did and keep bringing great content
Great video Steven and I have 2019 version . I might buy new 2020 version soon to review. Thank you for information
Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you're doing well.
Hey bro, nice video! I have a question regarding the batches: what are the batch numbers showing me it’s a 2020 batch?
Best wishes!
Great video Steven! Between Sedley and Roja Parfums Elysium which in your opinion is best?
Thank you Steven. Important information to have when purchasing higher end fragrances.
I'm glad I was able to help, David. I hope you're doing well.
Thank you for that info about perfume longevity and maceration. I really do turn to your channel for understanding fragrance
Glad you enjoy it!
I always appreciate your insight! Thanks for sharing!
I appreciate that!
I have a sample from the 2020 batch and it is a beast never had a freshie that strong
Hi Steven! Just wanted to come and say hi and show support and love. Sorry I missed it somehow.
Checking out now !!
Thank you so much for always watching and supporting. It means a lot to me.
Amazing content Steve !! I was wondering if increasing oxygen content in the bottle is a rule to both increasing performance and making the oil go rancid ? Also is it related to the concept that some companies put a sign of 36 or 48 months,Does it signify shelf life of the fragrance ? What will happen after that time?
I'd love to know this too
I'm not familiar with either formulation of this so it's great to learn more about the scent itself and the differences ☺ appreciate it.
Thank you so much for stopping by.
Good Lord. This is impossibly specific and is exactly what I needed to hear! I bought Sedley back in December and the last month I've been wearing it I've been catching whiffs of it five to six hours after applying it, which is absurd considering my history with it. I really thought it was just a weak performer though I absolutely adored the scent so I wasn't too disappointed. I recently quit smoking too so my smell is getting better but I really think it sitting for awhile really did help it!
One question, if you don't mind. I recently bought my first bottle of creed aventus about a month ago and didn't get much out of it other than some nondescript sweetness and a ton of black currant. I'm not a fan of black currant at all but the previous aventus I've smelled I really enjoyed so I figured it was just a matter of it being balanced. My question is, if I give that a good 15 to 20 sprays and let it sit for a bit do you think it's possible for some of those other notes to shine through? I understand this could be a hard question to answer considering the variations in aventus. Thank you so much for the channel man you are so fucking sweet and kind it's ridiculous. Pardon my language.
Thank you so much for all of the kind words. I sincerely appreciate it, and I'm glad that you're enjoying my channel. I think giving it 15 to 20 sprays may help it a little bit. You have to let it sit for at least a month, but also keep in mind that the top notes are usually the ones to go first. The end product will be something that is base heavy, and it may not reflect the whole composition. I would also suggest joining the aventus lounge on Facebook and checking to see what people say regarding your batch. There is an Excel spreadsheet in the group that has all of the batches listed and what connoisseurs of the fragrance say each batch smells like. I really hope this helps. Have a wonderful day.
@@Redolessence Thank you for responding! I'll give it a try. I've never heard of the Aventus lounge but that sounds exactly like something that would help me, I'll check it out.
On my first test, I think this lasted around 8 hours for me. But I also found with the original that it varied in performance depending what I was doing. I will say the projection seems very strong, but I often go anosmic to this sadly. Overall, happy to have it, I actually like the fresh fragrance from PdM. I need only Percival now and I have the three main "freshies." Interesting fragrance and I agree, hard to say it smells like anything I know.
Thank you so much for your insight! I really appreciate you stopping by. Have a wonderful day.
3:51 I have a 2020 Batch / 009... with exactly that pressurized automizer. Seems they switched back to it 🤔
I‘ll test the 2019 Batch tomorrow it was half a year left with a big dent of oxygen. The performance last year was very disappointing, but the smell was very nice
Thanks for watching!
how did it go?
You are the first reviewer that has not just completely dunked on the 2019 version. Everyone else that I've seen (several) say basically avoid it all costs (2019...they say MAKE SURE ITS 2020). I understand you are friends with the creator, but having followed you a while, I also think you are not one to simply 'tow a line' for someone. Why is everyone else basically crapping on it? Its had me reluctant to buy it off trusted online sites.
Thank you for breaking this down. I was wondering about the reformation.
Glad it was helpful!
Good review Steven keep striving
Thank you so much!
Appreciate this great and informative update! I've got the new batch! Also, I learned what a pressurized atomizer is today. :)
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for clarifying this information Steven. I was wondering why my old sample of Sedley comes off richer than my new bottle but this would make sense. Time and oxygen will tell :-)
Excellent!
Nice review Steve I own most of perfum de marly collection.and this one and persival I really like it a lot
Thanks for sharing!
I wonder what the scientific explanation is about oxygen making the perfume scents more intense.
What other fresh fragrances does Sedley remind you of? It shares a lot of notes with Versace Eros (which I dislike). Would you consider Sedley unique scent? Keep up the great content!
You say oxygen is filling up the empty space in the bottle, but it’s actually air which contains only a small amount of oxygen
Enjoyed the video! Thanks for the info!
Glad it was helpful!
when i first became interested in fragrances, i look for some designer options. and your vids are always helpful, and you also always reply every single time i ask on the comment even if the vids are from years ago and even the weirdest comment i sometimes intend as a joke. immediately i fell in love with this channel. helpful advice, insightful thoughts, and no drama.
now ive become more familiar with the terms, some smells and getting into niche i got more in love with this channel, it gives me the exact info i want to know.
thanks for always giving good vids.
really interested trying out your navitus, but i cant order it to my country and also we have this new "regulations" because of that cov19.. sigh..
i hope i could try it soon
Wow. Your comment truly made my day! I will always try to reply. I value the fact that people watch my channel and benefit from it in some way. Thank you so much for supporting. What country do you live in?
@@Redolessence i live in Indonesia. i don't really understand the regulation stuff. but i often order things from japan or china, and now it stuck in the harbor and doesnt seem to be moving soon. things i got from those countries are mostly accessories, toys, etc so its okay because it won't go bad. but im afraid to order perfume or such, because maybe it will get bad
Hi Steven - thanks for another great video - I have tested most PDMs but not Sedley - I was thinking of purchasing a bottle but I have seen a few people comment that it is similar to Creed Viking which I already own and this has made me hesitate - do you think it is worth owing both?
I am currently testing 5 PDM'S: PEGASUS,LAYTON,SEDLEY,GALLOWAY and PERCIVAL. The only one i really like is Galloway,it's simple but good. Still need to test Pegasus. Sedley is way overpriced for a Blue fragrance🤷♂️. After all the hype this brand gets im kinda disappointed overall. Love your channel btw 👌🤞👍
Very informative content . Thanks for that. Kind regards from Bonnie Scotland 🏴. Keep safe
I'm happy to help! Thank you for watching.
Does nitrogen not have any effect to the fragrance? It’s only oxygen? I realized that the more air in my bottle the longer they last as well
Honestly, I don't know the answer to that!
Thank you for all the info just got this one and Layton 👌🏾
I'm happy to help. Have a great day.
by chance, did the sprayer go back to the og sprayer? or is it still controllable on the new 2020 version. I got a 2020 version and the sprayer is not controllable.
How do we figure out which batch it is? 🙏🏽
great video. thank you. most smells need air and time to develop. at least a couple of month i would say
How does it make it go bad if it makes
it go stronger? I would think that would make it better. I may have missed something
I could be wrong but I think those two things are part of the same trajectory. Meaning, it will get stronger and stronger until it reaches its strongest, which it then will begin to denature. Just like the nature of any living thing--it grows, it peaks, then it dies. Make sense?
I don't think he was saying that it simultaneously get stronger and goes bad.
Yes! I agree with the above comment!
I'm not so sure if this really was never formulated. If it wasn't formulated, then why does the box my 2/24/2020 production date Sedley tester came in say "reformulated" right on it?
Thank you so much redolence for let us know about it ; very pofesional from you
Thanks!
Hello and thank you for the insightful video, I recently purchased two bottles of PdM (Herod and Oajan 2021 vintages) from an "reputable" online fragrance shop from Canada and have been disappointed with my purchase. I had tested these same bottles at a Neiman Marcus just weeks ago and remember the scent of these two bottles lasting a very long time however the ones that I just received are somewhat weak. I've been trying to look for clues to see if it is a fake but am not sure. Anyway you point me in the right direction as to what to look for? Will the scents get better in due time? Thanks in advance.
nice review mate, but to be honest, its a fantastic smell , but its not worth to pay 285$$$???, that one deserves 120$$ i think because the scent deserve that.
I also live in NJ.When the world finally reopens, where is the best niche fragrance store in our area ? Even if I have to go into the city. Or if you could recommend a couple to cover more brands.
I would recommend the following stores in NY: Aedes de Venustas, Osswald, Perfumariē, Saks 5th Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and MiN NY.
Kept asking myself how would I know which bottle stores are keeping in stock. You know, I also have this problem with my Ombre Leather. I thought it was just me.. but apparently a few people claim to also have longevity issues with the first batch.
Best looking PDM bottle!🤙🤘👍
I also like the way it looks. I also prefer the older pressurized atomizer.
Does this "oxygen dent" that you mention enhance every fragrance ? or does it only work for specific ones ? Thank you !
It enhances every fragrance, but also keep in mind that it also contributes to the degradation of the fragrance over time.
Nice review as always. I have the 2020 version, and love rhe scent, and on my skin, it lasted a long time.
Good to know!
I started wondering about the "reformulation" of Sedley after a few friends of mine asked me if they should wait for the current batch to come out. I really appreciate your opinion on this.
I'm always happy to help. Thank you so much for watching. I hope you're doing well.
@@Redolessence I'm doing extremely well, I hope you & the family are too!
I didn’t copy … oxygen made the fragrance go bad and stronger ?
Hi brother Steven
I wait this review coz I would like to buy this fragarance but have many opinion about longevity .
Thank you so much for watching. I hope you enjoyed the video.
Thanks bro for the info for my purchase what else is possible now?
Excellent video my friend 🙏🏻👌👌👌
Thank you so much. I hope you're staying safe and well.
Hey Steven, any differences in the bottle? even if they’re small changes like the seams on the sides. Also I’ve heard recent batches have 7 digits.
You should show batch codes on those to be more informative?
Nice!!!!
Thanks!
i ordered this one finally...gonna see how it performs. i love Carlisle,Herod and Layton. for me, De Marly is the best house in its price range. Dior and Chanel is much more weaker
You should try naxos from xerjoff
Is there any way of knowing which batch you got if you buy it from discounters. Considering that discounters may have the non reformulated version.
I'm heading to Nordstrom with Sedley on my mind! Is there a way to determine which batch?
If you buy from discounters, would you be more likely to receive the older 2019 batch?
Thank you very much
Steve, this is interesting, but people say Parfums de Marly Layton 2018 is poor(2-3h. longevity )and worst than 2019. how do you explain it?
I will have to investigate! I don't think I have tried the new version!
how do i know if im buying the 2020 or 2019 from a discounter ? Even costco is selling sedley how do i know its the 2020 version
Hi
I want cool and fresh sents. do you sudjest Marly Sedly or Greenly or sujjest Maison fransis Kurkdjian??
I got the L 01 00 99 02 batch! Can Simone tell me wich year it is?
I have the same batch, can't figure out if its the newer or older batch either
Fragrinch related video
Hi hate to tell, but..
I have old pegasus and layton, Herod batches.. And bought newer ones, that was on a discount, (but original, from a big official seller).
Herod is not that rich, not that sweet. Different. But I had it also stored a longer time and opened it.
With pegasus its even worse. It's watered down as hell and doesn't really project much.
Layton is also different. The difference is not that great as with Herod and Pegasus, but it's there. I asked many people, sprayed it on both hands.. All say the same. It's a shame.
Hey Steven, I want to order some of your fragrances but I know you live in the tri state area and I'm concerned about the shipping delays. Are your customers currently getting their orders on time?
Hello! Thank you so much for wanting to support. It means a lot to me. Unfortunately, there are some delays with USPS, but packages are still arriving safely.
Oxygen will make it stronger or go bad so is it a gamble to let it msarate
Excellent video. Appreciate the detailed thoughts and interesting view on this topic. Love Sedley as well and consider to get me a bottle.
Hello! Trying to decide between Sedley and Elysium. What do you suggest?
I think they're both unique in their own way. Elysium works particularly well in the summertime. However, Sedley contains mint which is one of my favorite notes.
i have a 2020 batch but the sprayer ist like your 2019 bottle?
How to know whether I have the new batch 2020 or 2019 ?? Any idea
What about the new reformulated with 82 % that I see on newer bottles?
The 2022 and 2023 batchs are the best so far they are so good