Welcome back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We need more and more of the transparency and verticality of your comments and thoughts ! Thanks and all the best from Lisbon.
Another great video! Glad to see you back here with some amazing content, George. Sipping some Earl Grey and watching your videos is the perfect way to unwind for the evening. Cheers, m8!
One of my favorite videos you’ve done was the one where you picked fragrances for locations you want to visit. Would love to see another one of those in anticipation of things opening up again! I’m going to Tulum Mexico next weekend and I’m bringing Light blue eau intense, and Chanel edition Blanche
I stopped watching at 4:32 to wright this. I find Givenchy Gentleman Cologne similar with its soft dusty iris and white citrus notes. Loewe 001 man Cologne also has that same vibe with a soft semisweet iris note, more toned down than the 001 eau de parfum version. I find Commodity Bergamot(which I found for $25 in a rack store) in the same style as Artisan Pure. Bergamot has a juicier citrus and more floral notes, definitely unisex, but still quite similar to Artisan Pure.
For all you dudes in the US, you can find Reclaimed at Big Lots, where it can be purchased for 5 or so dollars. It dies smell very similar and it's a great summer burner to keep in the car or wherever you like.
I just adore how you paint pictures from scents! So whatever you recommend is very much not a "blind" buy anymore! Even though I'm stuck in like half a meter of snow right now I do look forward to summer. I got Artisan Pure and really like it but how can I make a final judgement in winter? Planning on getting Bo.Bo as I ordered a lot of samples from them and really like it!
I recently got a sample of Orange Star and I still can't decide whether this is just a weirdly unbalanced citrus or the greatest thing ever created. Do not blind buy indeed! (Also thank you so much for your knowledge and entertainment, George, I really appreciate it.)
Love your videos!! I was really excited to get my nose on Bo-Bo so i hot myself a sample. You and I have similar taste, but this one I must say leans way to far on the feminine side. Its the white florals in it that just simply bring the old grandma vibe to me. I had to scrub it off....
Thanks for another great vid. If you take suggestions on other "If you like . . . ." topics, I would love to see your alternative recommendations for JPG Ultra Male (thanks for the vid clearing up that it isn't being discontinued). Personally I don't think there's much out there like it, with its fruity vanilla often somehow described as bubblegum and its big sillage and longevity, earning it a reputation as a good 'clubbing' scent. P.S - you recently did a video where you named 5 houses you believed were 'one hit wonders' and explained why you put JPG in there, not counting Ultra Male as a 'hit' alongside Le Male. I listened, I understood you're reasoning, but I can't bring myself to get on board. I love Ultra Male too much and think its a hit in its own right ;-) Keep posting great content.
Hello, George! I own Fico di Amalfi and love it, and have never smelled Artisan Pure, but have actually been debating on buying it. Would it be redundant to own both of them? I would appreciate your opinion on this. Thanks!
Not sure if u mentioned it yet I’m still watching the video but there is a ormanda jayne frag thay smells like it but with a more prominent earthy green note I forgot the name tho
Thinking of getting Dior Homme Cologne, smelt it in store and its right up my street BUT loads of people say it lasts half hour and is gone. Do you find that? If I can get 3 - 4 hours that's fine by me for a freshie.
I would argue that Arstisan Pure is itself a clone of Agua de Loewe by Loewe which was released many years previously. Check it out and see what you think
@@azad-4286 Sure no problem. It is the same profile as 2013 but it is a much deeper and richer fragrance (due to Iris, Vetiver, and Cacao) plus it does not have musk that turns dull, cloying, stuffy on my skin. I would go as far and say that in that same style for my liking Eau Sauvage Cologne by Dior is also a better choice if you are looking for that same smell profile.
When I first smelled this on a strip at Nordstrom’s I loved it. I thought I found my summer scent I should have sprayed this on my skin cause. After I bought it realized how fake and synthetic it smells and I can’t stand it. The opening is amazing but that’s where it ends imo I’m thankful for this video cause I do like it to a certain extent
To me orange Star is one of the most weird fragrances I've smelled. To me or is all about the lemon grass, I think it is more notorious rehab the orange itself and the background there is this weird mess of very hot spices. Interesting. Definitely Would I wear it? Absolutely not.
Niche scent Herve Gambs - Hotel Riviera smells 95% the same as Artisan Pure AND it was released 2 years earlier before Artisan Pure. So JV is a clone himself. At least for that fragrance. (I’ll not surprise if there was fragrances with this DNA released even earlier)
Oh yeah, Hi Chris. Id love to know if john varvatos is gonna discontinue fragrances. Its really nice to see your videos accompanied with a hoppy beer, makes the moment perfect.
You might want to do a collab with a woman who does exclusively women's fragrances. Like a his and hers. I want you to get more exposure. You deserve to be discovered by more.
Although I'm impressed with how you have changed the whole setting , I do miss how funny your videos used to be, don't laugh at them as much now, still good though
If you like Frag-Mental you might like the Fragrance Apprentice he is striking yet subtle 😂👌 love this series!!!
Absolutely these 2 guys and Aaron Terrence Hughes are the greatest.
@@winnienguyen4420 love Aaron too! Top notch trifecta!
@@winnienguyen4420 I agree. I love the fragrance apprentice and ATH and gent scents and r.i.p Brooklyn fragrance lover
Thank goodness you're back!
Starting to go through Fragrance Apprentice withdrawal here!
Just picked up eau de merveilles, and my god, THANK YOU!
You are very welcome!
I just got it as well and wore it to work today, it was soooooo lovely, I know I'm gonna wear it all spring and summer!
Welcome back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We need more and more of the transparency and verticality of your comments and thoughts ! Thanks and all the best from Lisbon.
Really enjoyed this style of review. Please keep this series ongoing.
Thanks for the shout out much appreciated much love and remember peace love be good to each other
You are missed a lot ... thanks for your creativity and your uniqueness! Cheers 🥃 from Costa Rica 🇨🇷 😉👍🏼
Another great video! Glad to see you back here with some amazing content, George. Sipping some Earl Grey and watching your videos is the perfect way to unwind for the evening. Cheers, m8!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Like this series, keep it up. Recently picked up reg. Artisan. 👍
Amalfi coast is just breathtaking!
The most beautiful place I've been!
Thanks for the great video!
One of the very few fragrance reviewers on TH-cam that, honestly, I just realized I can't do without! Thanks, George, as always. 😊
Much respect, appreciate the time you put into crafting each of these videos to guide us along the fragrance journey.
I was literally wondering if I could find an alternative to artisan pure just yesterday, perfect timing!
You are wonderful and just full of class. Thanks for the great videos! I want to go to the Amalfi Coast with you!
Andy in Tampa, Florida
Two in the same day! Best Thursday ever!!!
This is the best series going right now!
One of my favorite videos you’ve done was the one where you picked fragrances for locations you want to visit. Would love to see another one of those in anticipation of things opening up again! I’m going to Tulum Mexico next weekend and I’m bringing Light blue eau intense, and Chanel edition Blanche
We need more content like this!!!! Keep it up! Watching from 🇵🇭
Thnx for the video. Please keep them coming.
Always appreciate your fantastic content 👍🏻💛
I like your evolution style in terms of wardrobe 👍👍
Enjoyed from NC USA, be safe and BLESSED
I think adding a "cheaper alternative" category (where applicable) could be very interesting and helpful as well.
doing that as I type! Cheers.
@@TheFragranceApprentice i truly enjoy your content. Thank you!
really want to check out Orange Star after hearing you talk about it.. even tempted as to blind buying it
Hey George: I’ll meet you in Italy and we will have an espresso and discuss the wonderful world of fragrances!
Love your work ♥️
Good vid George chill vibe, nothing too extra
Pretty cool seeing TheMicMacManiac get a shout out here. He's an entertaining guy.
I stopped watching at 4:32 to wright this. I find Givenchy Gentleman Cologne similar with its soft dusty iris and white citrus notes. Loewe 001 man Cologne also has that same vibe with a soft semisweet iris note, more toned down than the 001 eau de parfum version. I find Commodity Bergamot(which I found for $25 in a rack store) in the same style as Artisan Pure. Bergamot has a juicier citrus and more floral notes, definitely unisex, but still quite similar to Artisan Pure.
For all you dudes in the US, you can find Reclaimed at Big Lots, where it can be purchased for 5 or so dollars. It dies smell very similar and it's a great summer burner to keep in the car or wherever you like.
Hey Aj. Thank you. Do you think it's very similar to artisan pure? What about the perfomance? Does it get close to the original?
Cheers!
@@juliocesarmorabitofilho1541 The longevity isn't too bad, pretty comparable to the original
@@ajparsons4947 Thank you so much. I'll give it a shot. Is it pretty much similar to the authentic though?
@@juliocesarmorabitofilho1541 I personally think it's close enough, and it only costs $5 so not a huge gamble.
@@ajparsons4947 thats the issue: I'm from Brazil and would aks for a friend to bring it to me. But, on ebay, it's around 17 bucks :'(
I just adore how you paint pictures from scents! So whatever you recommend is very much not a "blind" buy anymore! Even though I'm stuck in like half a meter of snow right now I do look forward to summer. I got Artisan Pure and really like it but how can I make a final judgement in winter? Planning on getting Bo.Bo as I ordered a lot of samples from them and really like it!
I recently got a sample of Orange Star and I still can't decide whether this is just a weirdly unbalanced citrus or the greatest thing ever created. Do not blind buy indeed! (Also thank you so much for your knowledge and entertainment, George, I really appreciate it.)
TheMicMacManiac sold me on Oscar de la renta gentleman. Il always be grateful too him, it’s such a hidden gem. The champagne note is beautiful
SPECTACULAR video :)
A while back i remember comparing "Chrome pure" to this and they came off and clones of one another but Chrome winning in performance
I would really like to hear/see you opinion on CLINIQUE HAPPY FOR MEN.
Idk if it has lemon but it reminds me of Rochas Homme
Creed pure white cologne also had artisan pure vibes
Brilliant✌
Nice job done sir can u recommend any mandarin musky fragrance regards
Another alternative you should try : Creed Pure White Cologne/Original Cologne. Pretty similar to Artisan if you could afford it 😄
I think about buying artisan pure but tell me - is it that bad with projection and longevity as people say?
Any Niche fragrance that smells like YSL La nuit de l' homme?
Love your videos!! I was really excited to get my nose on Bo-Bo so i hot myself a sample. You and I have similar taste, but this one I must say leans way to far on the feminine side. Its the white florals in it that just simply bring the old grandma vibe to me. I had to scrub it off....
I love CK1 Shock...really under the radar fragrance
Thanks for another great vid. If you take suggestions on other "If you like . . . ." topics, I would love to see your alternative recommendations for JPG Ultra Male (thanks for the vid clearing up that it isn't being discontinued). Personally I don't think there's much out there like it, with its fruity vanilla often somehow described as bubblegum and its big sillage and longevity, earning it a reputation as a good 'clubbing' scent. P.S - you recently did a video where you named 5 houses you believed were 'one hit wonders' and explained why you put JPG in there, not counting Ultra Male as a 'hit' alongside Le Male. I listened, I understood you're reasoning, but I can't bring myself to get on board. I love Ultra Male too much and think its a hit in its own right ;-) Keep posting great content.
You should try "Agua Fresca Citrus Cedro" from Adolfo Dominguez. Really good, cheap and natural citrus fragrance.
i love ck shock, but is there a way to make last more than 30 minutes?
Hello, George! I own Fico di Amalfi and love it, and have never smelled Artisan Pure, but have actually been debating on buying it. Would it be redundant to own both of them? I would appreciate your opinion on this. Thanks!
Not sure if u mentioned it yet I’m still watching the video but there is a ormanda jayne frag thay smells like it but with a more prominent earthy green note I forgot the name tho
I like this video series :D
Alternatives to ultra male now it’s been discontinued 😥
Orange star sounds amazing!!! I’m going to blind buy it!!! Let it ride 🤣🤣🤣
Thinking of getting Dior Homme Cologne, smelt it in store and its right up my street BUT loads of people say it lasts half hour and is gone. Do you find that? If I can get 3 - 4 hours that's fine by me for a freshie.
I would argue that Arstisan Pure is itself a clone of Agua de Loewe by Loewe which was released many years previously. Check it out and see what you think
7:09 I would like to argue that Dior Homme Cologne 2007 is better than Dior Homme Cologne 2013
ok, present ur argument- why?
@@azad-4286 Sure no problem. It is the same profile as 2013 but it is a much deeper and richer fragrance (due to Iris, Vetiver, and Cacao) plus it does not have musk that turns dull, cloying, stuffy on my skin. I would go as far and say that in that same style for my liking Eau Sauvage Cologne by Dior is also a better choice if you are looking for that same smell profile.
I love bo bo. Great idea
When I first smelled this on a strip at Nordstrom’s I loved it. I thought I found my summer scent I should have sprayed this on my skin cause. After I bought it realized how fake and synthetic it smells and I can’t stand it. The opening is amazing but that’s where it ends imo I’m thankful for this video cause I do like it to a certain extent
I enjoy ck one shock a lot when the weather allows it
If you like Pure Malt... Pleeeeeease?
I'm legitimately shocked you didn't include Givenchy Gentleman Cologne..
I'm thinking of blind-buying some Orange Pledge.😉
If only you could order artisan pure without the floral I would have my favorite
To me orange Star is one of the most weird fragrances I've smelled. To me or is all about the lemon grass, I think it is more notorious rehab the orange itself and the background there is this weird mess of very hot spices.
Interesting. Definitely
Would I wear it? Absolutely not.
Niche scent Herve Gambs - Hotel Riviera smells 95% the same as Artisan Pure AND it was released 2 years earlier before Artisan Pure. So JV is a clone himself. At least for that fragrance.
(I’ll not surprise if there was fragrances with this DNA released even earlier)
i heard artisan pure is discontinued
Guess ill have to make a phone call.
@@TheFragranceApprentice oh yes thats i wanted to hear lol
Oh yeah, Hi Chris. Id love to know if john varvatos is gonna discontinue fragrances. Its really nice to see your videos accompanied with a hoppy beer, makes the moment perfect.
First time I was able to pick up his Scottish accent 0:07 😂
❤
He's Scottish? 😂 I always say that English guy and sad part is I'm American but Scottish 😂
You might want to do a collab with a woman who does exclusively women's fragrances. Like a his and hers. I want you to get more exposure. You deserve to be discovered by more.
paulo coelho ali atrás hehe
Beautiful fragrance for spring and summer 🔥☀️🌌
Obvious - imho- step or two up from Artisan Pure is of course Xerjoff Nio
It’s back ! Lol
That Dior is amazing but it dies after an hour on skin n clothes ... Jimmy Choo man ice is the longer lasting clone of Dior.
I think CKone shock is great in winter but this artisan pure i can't stand it smells like cheap bug spray with an annoying white floral note.
If you like artisan pure u like one shock is right up there w if u like kebab u like carbonara... heck of the comparison
MERCEDES BENZ - COLOGNE
Although I'm impressed with how you have changed the whole setting , I do miss how funny your videos used to be, don't laugh at them as much now, still good though
The performance on his fragrance line is just terrible, I love his scents but they make me sad.
CK shock 🚫 Artisan Pure