BEST Cheap Alternative to TOP SELLING NICHE Fragrances In 2022

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  • @swainsswaggyscents3743
    @swainsswaggyscents3743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I Have 3 bottles of Banana Republics tobacco and tonka bean as I've seen the prices hike up tremendously. I am so glad I got them for the low low because this is a very underrated fragrance and Im sure this will be hard to find soon. Its one of my signature scents!! Keep up the good reviews.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you 🙏🏼. Prices have DEFINITELY gone up! Smart to have backups this is a true gem.

    • @shardie78239
      @shardie78239 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looking at the prices for the tobacco and tonka they are crazy expensive on some sites. I don’t think I’d pay to much because I don’t think projection and the last will be as good as others if your spending 100 bucks. Another one that is really great that surprised me is SJP Stash. It last all day and it’s a beast. It’s very strong and unisex. Not sweet at all and wood with musk and patchouli.

    • @tylero2112
      @tylero2112 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So funny cause I've gone through 2 bottles and I'm on my 3rd . I have over 150 bottles mostly niche but some designer and its my everyday wear.

  • @sinjint13
    @sinjint13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Saw this one at Burlington in Brooklyn today and passed on it. Going back tomorrow Monday 8/8/22 and picking it up. Great review as always.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was in Brooklyn today Ken! Bushwick area. Definitely a safe pickup. Enjoy!

  • @keldrw4998
    @keldrw4998 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have Grasslands, Metal Rain, and Vintage Green 78 with Tobacco &Tonka Bean otw rn. As I've indicated in my reviews, 78 is the best fresh clean out there in hot weather. Your content is superior G, thank you.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you brotha means so much.

  • @gregb2758
    @gregb2758 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you prefer Walnut Legend or Midnight Hour? Thanks!

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Walnut Legend.

  • @aatifrehman4150
    @aatifrehman4150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice! The presentation, music all 10/10 ! I am enjoying ur work!

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow thank you so much Aatif 🙌🏼

  • @brettlabelle5668
    @brettlabelle5668 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I own Grassland, Metal Rain , and Tobacco - Tonka Bean. All three bought at Burlington, all three were 22.99. At that price, all three are excellent values.
    I like Tobacco Tonka Bean the most, although I smell very little tobacco whatsoever. The plum note stands out for the first hour or two, then it's just a vanilla scent until the projection dies after about 4 hours. That seems to be the standard "life" of the Banana Republic frags on my skin.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They certainty aren’t great performers. I would agree tobacco and tonka is my favorite of those you listed. I really like vintage green as well.

  • @coachkeith643
    @coachkeith643 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm buying this blindly tomorrow based on your review.
    If I don't like it (which I doubt) I'll gift it. It's only 20 bucks so I won't go broke.
    I saw 2 boxes of this a BCF two weeks ago. Hopefully, no one in my neighborhood has also seen this video.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you’ll like this one. I just wore it myself on Monday! Let me know

  • @billyvillarreal4124
    @billyvillarreal4124 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have Vintage Green 78, Slate Artic and Tabacoo Tonka. I love banana republic. I want to try Dark Cherry

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amazing mix of frags from the house. 78 Vintage being my favorite.

  • @John-rz4fh
    @John-rz4fh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    got my tobacco and tonka for $19.99 aswell. smells amazing, and sells for around $50-60 online!

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea I definitely wouldn’t mind spending more on it but at $19.99 it’s a steal!

  • @suavemasky
    @suavemasky ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tobacco and Tonka Bean is a good performer. I've been using it for a while now. Smells great too

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree! Decent performer and one of BR’s best!

  • @sinjint13
    @sinjint13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Picked it up today. The last bottle and you're right. Tobacco and Tonka bean smells great. Might get another bottle as soon as I can find one. Again, thanks for the review

  • @willwhite2271
    @willwhite2271 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just got it today and I’m loving it. Saw Black Walnut and Grasslands, may try grassland’s next before Black walnut. Already have Explored and Club De Nuit so I’ll wait. I also have BR 90 which is 🔥🔥🔥🔥, I make grab all the BR’s if these two are so nice

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm telling you there really isnt a BR that I don't like. The most challenging is Oud Mosaic. Its a little medicinal smelling but everything else is excellent. 78 Vintage Green is also really nice.

  • @alexxavier4068
    @alexxavier4068 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I picked up both at TJ Maxx. Black walnut is 100% inspired by Aventus. The moment I sprayed I knew what they were going for. Not Bad at all for $20. The Tabaco Tonka Bean I'm still on the fence. The initial spray is amazing but I feel like it dries down very powdery. I also picked up the Dark Cherry and Amber...I ended up giving it to my wife, its labels as a unisex but is leans more towards the feminine side, it gives me cheap BR540 vibes. Overall for $20 a bottle its a win.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree on dark cherry and amber. I find a lot of guys end up giving that one to their girls!

  • @davidmears4094
    @davidmears4094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the T&TB. I wear it when driving Uber. It’s not heavy, but super pleasant. Much better than air fresheners etc.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would love my Uber to smell like this!

  • @gisaac46
    @gisaac46 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just bought the tobacco and tonka bean yesterday at Burlington. I have had all four of the new ones in my hand but only bought Tobacco and Tonka Bean. The next time I see the Dark Cherry and Amber it's mine. I probably going to get the Gardenia and Cardamom the next time I see it. I probably can layer the Gardenia and Cardamom with my Ed Hardy Hearts and Daggers for a different floral masculine scent.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds like a nice combo! I haven’t smelled dark cherry and amber yet.

  • @Bangpaulxu
    @Bangpaulxu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video man, 600 subs around the corner!!!!

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the support 🙏🏼

  • @TheSundevil09
    @TheSundevil09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I passed on Tobacco and Tonka the other day, I was there for my kids buying Vday perfume and colognes for them. Decided to not be selfish. Oh well next time I'll definitely grab it!

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hear ya! They’ve been popping up again lately you shouldn’t have an issue finding it.

  • @ntr7030
    @ntr7030 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always enjoy your content. I own a lot of BR frags and these were two that didn’t jive with me.
    Black Walnut Legend has a dusty (musty) character that bothers me (plus I’m not a big Aventus fan) and T&TB just smelled too synthetic. And sickly sweet. I owned T&TB and gave it to my daughter, who loves it.
    In this vein, I liked BRs Dark Cherry and Amber at first but eventually found that one a little cloying and synthetic as well.
    But BR is a legit house with lots of variety and good value for sure.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would say Vintage Green is my favorite BR frag. Really great fig fragrance and perfect for spring time.

  • @justinjoice5640
    @justinjoice5640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I own both of these, I agree with your review of them. Another great vid.

  • @GrownManStyle5988
    @GrownManStyle5988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review my Boston brother I own both as you might knw banana republic is one out of my top 2 Cheapie house I learned something I didn't knw that tobacco in tonka bean what's compared to a $340 fragrance

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes sir! I like it a lot more than I thought I would

  • @mrwnking
    @mrwnking ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, my favorites of the Banana republic line are the Tobacco and Tonka Bean and Dark Cherry and Amber, the Oud Mosaic.
    3 fire 🔥 fragrances.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely. Tobacco and tonka is one of my favorites.

  • @shaunphan9039
    @shaunphan9039 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love black walnut legend, smell so good with a slight smoky scent. Tobacco and Tonka bean gives a headache. I think I'm sensitive to tobacco.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You could be sensitive Shaun to whatever aroma chemicals are being used it’s happened to be before as well with other fragrances.

  • @OmarVale
    @OmarVale ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have bought 5 bottles of BR Tobacco and Tonka Bean at Burlington for 22.99. That's how much I love this fragrance. The plum in here is just incredible. I bought Joop back in the 90s when it first came out. Used to smell phenomenal. I would dare to say that BR TTB is a refined version of Joop when it first came out.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  ปีที่แล้ว

      Both scents are fantastic and I’ve worn both quite a bit. Thanks Omar!

  • @Janfun50Adel
    @Janfun50Adel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it!! I bought it for myself today at Burlington for $22.99
    I guess it has gone up in price.. it’s so magnetizing. Now let’s see what my boyfriend thinks or if he even notices 😂 lol

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice pick up Janet! It’s so good and just the right time of year. He better notice!

  • @danieldurand5721
    @danieldurand5721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the black walnut legend. I am wearing tobacco and Tonka bean today

  • @chandlerpierce7756
    @chandlerpierce7756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it man!!! I found the Banana Republic “Dark Cherry and Amber” the other day in Burlington for $20. I’d love to smell the rest of the line although the cherry and amber is classified as unisex I feel like it leans much more feminine.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I’ve heard that. I think tobacco and tonka is perfectly unisex.

    • @Gabos_Parfums
      @Gabos_Parfums 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dude that fragrance is selling for 70 dlls at fragrancenet wtf 😂

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Gabos_Parfums I’m giving away a brand new bottle at 1k subs!

    • @Gabos_Parfums
      @Gabos_Parfums 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gerardgeorge awesome bro im subscribed already 🤘🏻

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Gabos_Parfums love it!

  • @scottd2910
    @scottd2910 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I heard the performance and longevity of Black Walnut is not good be interested to see what you get from it on your skin.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The performance isn’t great. Got like 5-6 hours. Smell is really good and it will say that although the opening and mids are the best part. The drydown is just a super clean musk that sticks around for awhile. Tobacco and tonka was a much better performer. Actually performance was shockingly good l. Great projection for the the first 1.5 hours and 8+ of longevity.

  • @MrJholland1984
    @MrJholland1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the linen vetiver fragrance that is in the banana republic icon line. Perfect for out of the shower just hanging out at the house...even spray my pillows with it from time to time

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That sounds like my kind of frag. I haven’t tried this one yet.

  • @Tsharetrainer
    @Tsharetrainer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How amazingly beautiful testimony ✝️💟 thank you for sharing it.

  • @shardie78239
    @shardie78239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got the cherry and amber today and it fantastic.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I gotta pick this one up!

    • @shardie78239
      @shardie78239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Looking at the reviews it appears that the Tonka is the favorite. But the Cherry Amber is not to sweet and a great fall scent. It does not have cheapness to it. It’s very good for 22.00 bucks at Burlington. After watching the review I’m going back tomorrow and see if the tobacco. It’s sounds awesome!

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shardie78239 let me know what you think

  • @markpeters7772
    @markpeters7772 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had Legend, gave it away to my Son-In-Law. I also have Tobacco and Tonka Bean it is a really nice fragrance. I also have from the Icon line Vintage Green, I have the Oud ones and I do not like it. I have white linen and it is nice. Overall the Icon line is a great buy and smell more expensive than you pay and decent performance. I believe the whole line is EDP. I also heard a rumor they may be discontinued.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  ปีที่แล้ว

      Mark you and I have similar tastes. Vintage Green is my favorite and I also didn't like Oud Mosaic. I've also heard they are discontinued however have been pretty available in Burlington just not all at once it seems.

    • @markpeters7772
      @markpeters7772 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just subscribed I am an older Frag Head. Just found your channel, I like it! Now to check out some of your others. We seem to have similar taste. Over the years I have collect 200+ fragrances and yes I do have my favorites.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markpeters7772 thank you so much Mark for checking out my videos and subscribing. Means the world to me man

  • @maxfortefan2947
    @maxfortefan2947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder what max forti would think about this list...

  • @jodee8831
    @jodee8831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just grabbed a bottle at Marshall's for $30 CAN.. which I feel was a good price since it's going for around $70 on FragranceBuy buy now... I do get Initio Side Effect vibes

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s still a great price Jo Dee!

  • @markbell723
    @markbell723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have both of them smell great! Great cheapie

  • @Det1911
    @Det1911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Like you said the tobacco and tonka bean is a very intoxicating scent profile I even find myself wearing it to bed a lot definitely back up bottle Worthy 🔥🔥🔥

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s a great idea I’ll try that! Thanks for the support 🙏🏼

  • @guerrillamainframe1223
    @guerrillamainframe1223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tobacco and Tonka Bean smells like Bond No 9 Bond St to my nose

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven’t tried that before but I’ve heard that for sure.

  • @johnnybrown4052
    @johnnybrown4052 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Longevity??

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      One of the better BR's. With that being said not all day.

  • @houseadams4841
    @houseadams4841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you like BR Tobacco & Tonka Bean… Zara Rich Warm Additive is another solid cheapie in the same style.
    Zara 9.0 is a great Iris cheapie as well..

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just tried Warm Black from Zara. EXCELLENT for the price.

    • @houseadams4841
      @houseadams4841 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They have some great inexpensive fragrances. Some not so great…
      Warm Black is legit..
      Many of the Vibrant Leather flankers are nice. The Vibrant Leather Bergamot one is very nice.. Really citrus heavy with sweet notes and just a hint of the Vibrant Leather / Aventus dna..

  • @tira_otro_cambio
    @tira_otro_cambio ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BR black walnut legend eau da parfum to me smells peppery and woody at the opening... clean and musky in the middle and very fruity pineapple at the end the longer the better not so much at the beginning

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There you go nice description.

  • @futubesuckmydwewilltakeove2211
    @futubesuckmydwewilltakeove2211 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I get more of a black Phantom vibe from it

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  ปีที่แล้ว

      I can see that for sure. Black Phantom is definitely a solid choice.

  • @johnflock7233
    @johnflock7233 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about Hi Karate?

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow John that’s a throwback!

  • @tylero2112
    @tylero2112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Side effect not even close to this they're both unique... side effect smells nothing like tobacco and tonka bean lol I wear it everyday and I barely use my side effect so I'm not crapping on it at all... but they're not even close in my opinion. Ones a plum vanilla tobacco pear and ones rum tobacco cinnamon. At least what I get out of them...

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea I definitely get a similarity. I get the same thing from Rehab as well. Reminds me too much of Spicebomb. Its cool that you own both though and prefer wearing the BR. I thought I would like the initio more.

  • @Kingfisher1215
    @Kingfisher1215 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    $12.99 for 1 Oz. It’s $19.99 for 2.5 Oz.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s how they get ya!

  • @weotalks2810
    @weotalks2810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Be LUCKY TO get 45 MINS PERFORMANCE WITH 10 SPRAYS...

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I actually get pretty good performance.

  • @weotalks2810
    @weotalks2810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pooooor performance, but expected, MARSHALL SELLS.

  • @hldvoyeur4709
    @hldvoyeur4709 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wearing clones of expensive perfumes just like wearing fake Rolexes makes you a douchebag. Women sense it quickly and they despise that type of men.

    • @gerardgeorge
      @gerardgeorge  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You shouldn’t need the real thing to get a girl either. If you are relying on fragrance and watches to get a girl, you’re in for a disappointment.

    • @hldvoyeur4709
      @hldvoyeur4709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gerardgeorge What I meant was; don't be a fake. Period.

    • @winwithgrn
      @winwithgrn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hldvoyeur4709 fake as in fake profile with no pic and no good information just some fake azz need to be right comment maker? Is that what you mean?

    • @hldvoyeur4709
      @hldvoyeur4709 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@winwithgrn I pity you, fool. At least I am real. And so is my Rolex and my Creed Aventus.

    • @in4gainccali129
      @in4gainccali129 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​​​​@@hldvoyeur4709do you not know that a lot of niche houses fragrances are inspired or taken from designer scents and vice versa. It's a fucking smell..what woman's gonna dissect a fragrance that smells good and even know what the fuck she's smelling.Creed can't even clone it's own Aventus..you obviously don't know shit if your bragging about wearing Aventus