TGV & Ian Fleming's 007 Luxury Fragrance Of Choice, The No.89 From Floris Of London
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- One of the most frequent questions I get asked is what is my favourite mens fragrance? It's a rather obvious choice and a brand that has a very special place in my heart. My family have been loyal customers to the world famous Jermyn Street perfumery for generations and in today's video I talk about why Floris of London is my favourite luxury brand perfumers.
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This was simply brilliant! The Well done. I'm now a fan and subscriber. Since I'm a fragrance reviewer I have so many favorites and No 89 is right at the top along with the 1955 CHANEL Pour Monsieur! Scent of the day is Houbigant Fleur de Oranges. Cheers!
Floris no 89 for me as well, though my influence came from Ian Fleming/Bond as I'm sure most peoples have. It is cool that you have those memories from such a young age with your family that tie you back to Floris. Loved to hear the history. Thank you for the great videos Governor!
+Professional Novice Thank you so much for sharing that.
You are very welcome btw, love to make them.
Best regards,
TGV
I'm a female - always used to use Floris' Stephanotis in my 20's and then they discontinued it. They have now revived it, but as a much more expensive eau de parfum. It's still wonderful. I also love the Seringa - it's like stepping into a field of lilacs.
I love wearing 89 although marketed towards men
Love finding these older gems, fratello!
Great video. I've just recently been introduced to the Floris line. I've purchased three bottles in the last month and have another on the way. My first purchase was Spencer Hart's Palm Springs. Can't wait for the weather to break so that I can wear it. Second was Leather Oud. Absolutely love it. I purchased No.89 last week. An incredibly gentlemanly fragrance. My Santal should be here by the weekend. Can't wait to get it. Honey Oud is on deck for next fall...........if I can wait that long to get it. Loved the link between your family and the Floris line.
Great choices!!
I'm using Hugo for men and have done for quite some time. Nicely citrus without being too overbearing.
Another excellent video. Thank you.
Big fan of your channel as well, very entertaining.
+Jack1979 thank you! Very kind of you to say.
+Captain Rambunctious Davidoff Coolwater. Nicely woody and manly.
I have only heard about this when you mentioned it in your videos so it nice to see a video about it. One should always test the fragrance on themselves to check for any skin reactions before purchasing. Cheers.
I really love your channel and watch many of your videos. Great choice here! Much respect. :) Watch of the day: Lum-tec Combat B26. :)
+Fragrance Bros. Thank you so much! Love the watch btw :D
Best regards,
TGV
Spot on! Amazing fragrance! The shave creme and aftershave are top, top shelf! If you've never tried Floris or Penhaligons you absolutely should! You'll never want to use any other shave creme again. Good call TGV.
Awesome review! It's close to my favorite shaving shop in London, Taylor's of Old Bond Street.
Excellent video, I'll need to drop into Floris on my next visit to London. I was just on Isla di Elba on holiday and picked up some Acqua Dell' Elba 'Altrove' cologne, which I absolutely love. It's a very bold fragrance combining woody, Amber, leather and tobacco notes. My Wife has been wearing their ladies cologne 'Smeraldo' for a couple of years an loves it as well, which is more typical of many of their fragrance profiles with floral and citrus notes. These colognes are blended and manufacture right on Elba, which we appreciate as well.
I use a few different fragrances from Armani. Code, Black, Sport and Ultimate. I'll have to give Floris No.89 a shot. Great history on the company.
Hi Tgv I have been wearing Givenchy gentleman since the 1980s love it two bottles a year June for my birthday and xmas love it
+Steve Tetley Nice! Will certainly give it a go. Thanks for sharing/watching.
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TGV
Another great relaxing vid, perfect way to end the evening.
I knew about Floris long ago being a James bond fan...but only recently ie ten years ago etc. I got myself one...of course the 89 as per Ian Fleming and his choice for Bond... excellent perfume...
My wife gave me a bottle of Floris 89 for Christmas. Originally formulated in 1951. I was born in 1951. Love this fragrance.
That's interesting I have never heard of the floris brand I use jpg but I will definitely try it - thanks for the info . Nearly at 25k subscribers congrats
+Andy Grierson Thank you Andy!
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TGV
I can really see you in these recent pictures you've shown of your grandfather, especially the one with the umbrella!
Looks pimpin' in what I can only assume must be his Rolls ;)
Fantastic video as always TGV, keep up the great work.
TGV, I would have thought Creed Green Irish Tweed...pure class! I like Floris, has great history and respected within the frag community, good pick!
+rich mika Your the third to recommend it, I really must check it out! Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry Also try Aventus..amazing. May I make a suggestion? Contact the Creed Boutique in NYC, ask for Luis and ask to do a show from the store.....you will be blown away! #pureclass
+rich mika AVENTUS is my favourite Creed also - good shout
The perfume I wear at the moment is Bleu from Chanel. I found it in a perfume shop at the airport while I was waiting my plane and I fell immediately in love with it. (sorry for my english if I made i mistake).
Best regards .
4:56 is that TGV in the upper left hand corner with Grandpa? ;) thanks Tristano I’m also a big fraghead so I was glad to see this vlog of your. Have a happy holidays with your family in the UK!!! Can’t wait to see the next Swiss trip vlog.
Thanks for the video. Will have to check out Floris. I was in London last May and made a point to visit Penhaligon's. I love their Endymion. Very classy, mysterious and very English. I also heard that Churchill was a fan of Penhaligon's Blenham Bouquet. Thanks again, TGV
Hi Tristano, great aftershave, good taste mate, been wearing it for years. You should try Missoni sport and Worth.
Really enjoyed the review. Regards and best wishes
+Gino Celentano Will check it out, thanks Gino!
Best regards,
TGV
My sentiments exactly TGV! Floris' No. 89 smells exactly how you would think 007 would smell. The quintessential male fragrance!
Floris' packaging is really quite elegant! I recently discovered Floris Santal Eau de Toilette. Amazing fragrance!
Thanks for sharing.
From what I have read about Ian Fleming, his favorite scents were cigarettes and whisky......lol.
I really enjoy your videos, thanks for them.
I know I'm late in my comment, but I do so love La Nuit de L'homme by Yves Saint Laurent. When I spray it on I swear every time I think, Tristano would love this. Lol. It is very classy and has a spicy sweet smell to it that screams sophistication. Have a great day sir! Donning my Messerschmitt Flieger today.
I like Armani Acqua di Gio, but find that in my office environment fragrances are frowned upon. Given that my weekend activities are mostly outdoors, I sadly have little occasion to wear my preferred aftershave. Someday again, perhaps. Thank you for yet another great video. Best-David
I think youd greatly appreciate Floris Honey Oud as something perhaps more daring then 89 yet remains a gentlemens fragrance. Acqua Di Parma Colonia Essenza is also an old school barbershopesque fragrance with a stunning citrus note and a gorgeous herbal drydown.
Well, nothing quite as refined from my family; Aqua Velva for my father and Old Spice for my grandfather. I've used both, along with Brut, Jade East, British Sterling, Dante, and Catalyst Eau De Toilette since my wife bought it for me back in the '90s. It's amazing how long a few ounces can last if you don't douse yourself like a French tart. I remember my grandparents having a small bottle of 4711 that my uncle brought home while in the navy. I loved that stuff, and think I will procure some myself.
+CHRIS LJ LOL, thank you Chris. Excellent comment, They should write in very small tiny print underneath the box "instructions: don't douse yourself like a French tart" :D
Best regards,
TGV
I have never had the chance to smell any of Floris fragrances as where I live it is not sold at all (I assume). I have just checked their page and they do have a very good coverage of shipping locations. I should give them a try. My go to fragrance now is CK's Obsession. I fall in love with than after the first sniff...
Hi TGV My brother was given a bottle of a wonderful fragrance called Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella by an old friend.It's made by Italian Monks. Unfortunately whilst in China he dropped it onto a tiled floor and smashed it to bits. His apartment smelt amazing for a few days, but after a few days it was just a memory. Let me know if you have heard of it. Ps keep up your great shows!
+blap200 SMN is great stuff - from Florence Italy
Thanks for the video TUG, after watching this video I went to Jermyn Street to buy this fragrance, no regrets it smells very nice!
Hi TGV. You made me fall in love with the blue Squale. Is it the blue blasted or the ocean blasted version? And since I have heard you say in another video that age appropriateness matters, do you think that the blue squale is inappropiate for a 42 year old? I very much appreciate your opinion, your struggle for TRUE gentlemanship and your passion for beautiful things.
Never tried floris T gonna give it a try I think! I like terre by Hermes very nice...
Hi, on the Flois web site there is a winter sale, you can pick that shaving soap bowl up for £15 reduced from £35. Great video, always look forward to your posts.
+SirStamford27 Fantastic! Thank you for sharing that,
Best regards,
TGV
Fantastic video actually made me smile this is my fathers favourite fragrance
+AH H That really pleases me to hear, thank you AHH for adding that,
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TGV
Now I have to check out Floris. Thanks for the tip! I am quite fond of Bvlgari Pour Homme Soir, which is described as a woody floral musk, featuring papyrus, amber, darjeeling tea and bergamot scents.
Hi tgv great vid, ive got to take a trip to the floris boutique in London, thank you my friend its on the hit list kind regards all the best Ryan.
never tried Floris. i am still a huge fan of Creed Green Irish Tweed. might need to get a sample of 89.
+MrDbcooper456 I hope you try it, I certainly want to try the Creed, heard great things bout the "Irish Tweed",
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry Creed Green Irish Tweed is brilliant. One of my favorite fragrances of all time
+MrDbcooper456 GIT is the greatest men's fragrance of them all.
Davidoff's Cool Water is a decent (if a little artificial) version of it on a budget.
Creed green Irish tweed is pure class, it's my dressy scent. A very mannish smell that my wife would never share unlike my Tom Ford. You are on point.
Trumpers extract of West Indian limes, is my fave.
Great choice TGV. My local stockist is Burgins Perfumery in York (established 1880). I had a spray from their tester when I was last there. I hadn't put 2 and 2 together, but No. 89 is named after Floris's address - 89 Jermyn Street. I thought it was their 89th attempt at getting it right, rather like WD40!
> 25,000 subscribers now! You only passed 20,000 a couple of weeks ago - you're growing exponentially.
Parfums de Marly Pegasus. You can’t go wrong. It’s versatile and pleasant
I've never tried the Floris but my favorite fragrances are: Thierry Mugler Angel Man (sweet cigar smell), Bond No. 9 (citrus smell), and Chanel Allure (sporty smell). worthy nominations include: paco rabane one million, versace dreamer, montblanc individuel, Dior sauvage, and creed Himalaya but i feel these are a bit too overused now. these are just some recommendations for you TGV.
Fabulous fragrance. I also like JF from Floris.
I love Truefitt and Hill Spanish Leather but I'm going to try this out.
I hadn't heard of this until a couple years ago when a friend introduced me to it, one of the best parts about these fragrances is the fact they're not sold everywhere which makes it so much more special.
I started out with TF private collection, but now every second person is wearing it lol.
Always love hearing the backstory TGV! Thanks for another video, I don't know how you continually upload quality videos, you're a legend. Haha
+motboy2 Thank you so much! :D
Best regards,
TGV
I'm sure I have mentioned this on the facebook page but one of my personal favourite fragrances is the bleu de channel eau de parfum very masculine fragrance it only requires a few sprays but it goes a long way! I think I like it more for the fact not many people know of it and that it's price often puts people off it but it's worth every penny. another signature fragrance is Versace Eros. just like the channel one is a very powerful and captivating scent that the women love 😏 also TGV what is the ml size for this bottle please, I think I will have to try this as I am looking for a new signature daytime fragrance thank-you for your diverse and entertaining content once again!
Not really my thing but still a entertaining and well presented episode - would have preferred to hear about your audiophile preferences.
Hi TGV... This is the first time I have heard of Floris. May have to give this a try soon. One of my all time favorites is Davidoff's Cool Waters. This a soft fragrance that is not very strong and a heavenly scent. Your videos are top notch and useful.
+Tim Graley Sounds great, never tried it but I will now, thank you.
Best regards,
TGV
Great upload :) nice to see some new family pics and the reasons for your choice
+Alan Croly Thank you Alan,
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TGV
Floris actually have am online sale at the minute, some shaving bowls are reduced from £35 to £15 as they are updating their packaging to a more modern design. I just bought JF and Elite with the wooden bowl and a no89 refill puck. Whichever scent I favour I shall pick up the matching EDT.
+DeeDeeDanone Fantastic!!! Thank you Triple Dee, perfect timing!!!
Best regards,
TGV
I'm also partial to fine fragrances, thank you for that insightful information about this product, I'll definitely look into procuring eau de toilette for myself. Currently my favorite fragrance is Givency Pi.
+Courtney Burgess Thank you Courtney,
You will not regret it, I am sure you will get compliments, and then you can always talk about the amazing history of the brand, it just so cool. Never tried Givency, I heard it was good, will have to try,
Thank you.
Best regards,
TGV
Love floris but for more mainstream men's fragrance I love dunhill. 👍
At the moment mine is Mont Blanc legend, but I my go into town to check them out I have always wanted to go to jermyn street there are so many great established shops that are based there.
+lewis R-S This may sound totally ignorant but I was totally unaware Mont Blanc made fragrances.
Is that shameful? Thanks for sharing, spot on about Jermyn Street!
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry no not at all I think it quite new and they have only started to advertise it in the uk
Another home run. Love it. Pure class. Green Irish Tweed. Dior Homme Intense. Aventus. And the one fragrance to rule them all, La nuit de l'homme by YSL.
+Travis L Thank you so much, very kind. Will be sure to try it out, must be amazing considering you are the third to say so.
Best regards,
TGV
It's not that special, but I've been using Ferrari fragrance for years :) Bought it a couple of years back for the first time since I'm a huge Ferrari-fan and it smelled amazing! So I've kept on using it throughout the years.
I have not tried Floris yet. I do usually sport Burberry Touch which seems to cause ladies underwear to mysteriously fall off!
+Billthesheepdog LOL, I have to try that!!!! :D
Thank you for sharing that.
Best regards,
TGV
Moin TGV,
My favourite fragrance is "Le Vainqueur" by Rancé. Dedicated to Napoleon by Francois Rancé in 1805. It's a fresh but cautious fragrance made only with natural ingredients.
But I'm going to test Floris No. 89. It sounds promising.
Best regards,
Claus
I bought my son le vainquer - only comes out on special occasions
Just ordered samples grande T no 89.. Patchouli. Honey oud and leather oud.. Great that they send samples out fantastic.. Thanks for the heads up 😄 lets hope I don't enjoy all four lol
Have you ever tried Geo. F. Trumper Eucris? It is another 007 frag.
I use a shaving soap like that with a badger brush and safety razor. Unbelievable shave.
I like men´s fragrances. Will try this.....
I used Lacoste Red Pour Homme a good while. Smells insanely good imo
Give Givenchy Gentleman a try. It's a mature man cologne. Don't overdo it, just a hint. It tends to keep all evening. I have not tried Floris myself. Looks like they have many choices. Perhaps next time I visit London.
+mountainhobo Sounds fantastic, will try it out, thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
BTW, Givenchy Gentleman is separate and different from "Givenchy Gentlemen Only". Confusing, I know...
Also, just looked on Amazon, and apparently there were a few vendors selling knockoffs of the aforementioned Givenchy. Buyer beware...
Ooh. I'd love to try some of those out. Mix up my scents a bit.
I use fragrances sparingly so one of those bottles should last a good while. Unlike some people I meet I believe you should be seen before you can be smelled :)
aventus by creed is one of the best out there knocks Irish tweed out the park. will definitely be looking into no 89 tganks to this video
Daamn booy, your channel is growing rapidly! Good on ya lad
+johan tugen Thank you :D
Onward and ever upwards!
Best regards,
TGV
Don't know too much about it tbh, i'm a dunhill man myself. Will have to check it out though. Thanks for sharing.
+stephen rhodes LOVE Dunhill, well their lighters mainly and I don't even smoke!
Thank you Stephen,
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TGV
I love floris 89 but creed aventus i just don’t have the words to explain how awesome it is in my opinion. I own both , creed aventus I wear more.
Penhaligon's for moi, Blenheim Bouquet and Endymion. But thanks for the vid and have to try this Floris No. 89
Never worn cologne before, but I might have to check out their shaving soaps.
EDIT: What can I expect from the 89 scent? From the description it seems like it may be similar to sandalwood but a little more earthy. If that's the case I might like it. I'm not a fan on the more citrus and floral scents.
Penhaligons Sartorial is my favourite but I will try this one I think
Hi Love the Shaving Bowl and Floris fragrant is on my list now 😊
My wife bought me a bottle last Xmas, I quite like it, but she hates It, so does my daughter and even my mother doesn't like it.. Afraid relegated as an airfreshner for the Land Rover after the dogs have been in.
I use Abercrombie Fierce for a while, but was looking for something new lately nonetheless, so I'll definitely try this one
if u like fierce try chanels platinum egoiste:)
nice one. but I thought Creed was the oldest fragrance house originally based in London?
it is very exceptional of cologne,great video sir
5:53 Black dial ROLEX Oyster Perpetual 1008 on Fleming's wrist ?
tgv regarding your brown squale 1521 and blue 1545, if I understand right they are 40 and 42 mm diameter respectively. you mention your skinny wrists I am in the same dilemma my friend. how many cm is your wrist? I've seen your vids and neither watch looks overly huge on you. I'm this close to an impulse buy on a squale but worried on size. awesome channel
PERFECT REVIEW THANKS FROM US CALIFORNIA...
Thank you :D
Best regards,
TGV
Very informative !
Daaamn :) I want that Parfume I would like that. Floris..... oh...
+Lycosa I am sure you would, if you pass by you can always ask for a free sample and try them out in the store. Simply out of this world. As always, thanks for watching my friend,
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TGV
Himalaya from Creed is my new go to. Check it out.
My favorite fragrance is weed and Burberry touch. Brings back memories from high school.
+Emmanuel Ardena Love the ones that trigger memories!
Thanks for sharing,
Best regards,
TGV
Thanks TGV, great for me and great future gift for my wife:)
+John Helwig You are very welcome my friend.
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TGV
Actually penhaligon created Blenheim bouquet for winston Churchill . Their juniper sling , opus 1870 and Endymion blow everything out there out of the water in my opinion
+Primusinterparesone Fantastic, thank you for watching,
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry No worries , you are a complete gentleman keep up the good work
Hey TGV, my favorite is Aqua Terra, but I try with Folris, regards
Spicy with woody undertones does it smell anything like burberry brit ? check out Versace Eos, Acqua Di Gio, D&G The One
West Indies Bay Rum.... Try it TVG! By the way, love the Speedmaster on the NATO with your family crest... Vey cool!
+Bryan Peeler Thank you Bryan, very kind of you to say, will look out for it,
:D
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TGV
Have to agree about the West Indies Bay Rum! Wonderful old fashioned scent.
Interesting ! I just sent for a sample of 89 a couple of days ago, then did a search of your vids, and hey presto ! ... You probably know this, but for £4500 Floris will design a bespoke fragrance to your personal tastes. It's a lot of money, but then so are Rolex watches :) All the best...Jools
What a coincidence...I saw your video on Saturday and Sunday I happened to see the You Only Live Twice. I was surfing between the channels and it turned out on that channel they broadcast every Sunday a James Bond movie.
As I know Bond's perfume was never mentioned in the novels. Other beauty products, like hair conditioner, soap, were named, but not the perfume. Floris No.89 is linked to Bond as it was the favorite of Flaming's.
Even Trumper's Eucris was mentioned in the novels, but not as Bond's. Do you happen to know that fragrance?
The Eucris shown in the Bond movie was a hair product, not cologne. Geo F Trumper didn't come out with a cologne until much later. And of course the Floris no. 89 was a documented favorite of Fleming's, but was NOT tied to the Bond character directly in novels or movies beyond that indirect association.
Hello why your box cologne is different from the one in the store thanks
Hello TGV, would you say the No. 89 is a good fragrance for hot summers or cool winters?
Who needs that when you have English Leather for Men.
Sou do Brasil amo perfumes
Quero muito um desse
Como faço pra adquirir?
That desk behind you SCREAMS for a tube amplifier, something like a Woo Audio. Just a thought :D
will have to order one eu de toilette and try it out
A little misleading but although Ian Fleming wore Floris 89 he never stated or there is any mention of James Bond wearing the fragrance in the books . In fact in the films bond disparages anyone who does wear scents . In diamonds are forever he mocks the American mafia as “mostly a lot of Italian bums with monogrammed shirts who spend the day eating spaghetti and meatballs and squirting scent over themselves”
In from Russia with Love when Tatiana Romanova asks Bond why Englishmen don't wear cologne since all Russian men do, he replies, "We bathe."
Don’t think he really sounded like he was fond of scents or perfumery .
Trust me....he did 😉
@@elainebines6803care to expand on your reasoning and expectation of me to trust you ? It's pretty obvious he never when it's stated in the original movies and novels in black and white
Maybe a little mainstream, but i love chanel allure homme sport. It's the antithesis of a generic sports scent and certainly good lady bait...
the xtreme version is something special:)