Dracdoc's Top 10 Most Complimented Fragrances - 2013 10) Chambre Noire 9) Green Irish Tweed - Creed 8) Le Male 7) The One - DG 6) Dior Homme Intense 5) Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille 4) Allure Homme Edition Blanche 3) Reserve for Men - EXpress 2) L’Homme - YSL 1) L-Humaniste Frapin
This summer I've gotten much attention with D&G's Light Blue Living Stromboli. I never expected it to pull as much as it did, I was stunned actually. It's a slept on scent, highly recommended though. You made me dust off my L'Humaniste for my SOTD tomorrow!
Great list Cody. I have many of these fragrances and I agree with you. Here's my list: 1. Dior Homme (Reformulated) 2. Creed Aventus 3. Amouage Reflection Man 4. Creed GIT 5. A*Men 6. A*Men Pure Malt 7. Dior Homme Intense 8. Dolce and Gabbana the One 9. Creed Virgin Island Water 10. Creed Royal Oud Just bought Frapin 1270 and I can tell this will get me compliments Dior Homme Reformulated gets me a ton of compliments. Less iris and a bit more cacao than the original version. It's like a toned-down version of DHI
Jose Vancouver how can I know it is the reformulated version or not, iv smelled the vial & its smells like a new clinics or hospitals but I kinda luv it
The reformulated version has a black stem, whereas the vintage version has a steel stem (check out fragrantica to see what the bottles look like). I've owned the vintage version and it seemed to have a bit more iris and less cacao than the reformulated version. I just found it a bit too feminine compared to the more recent bottles. I will say that the newer bottles apparently smell closer to the vintage version - maybe they reformulated it again?
Funny you said that about TV, I do get more compliments as well when I wear shirt and tie or a suite. Great list Cody. Express reserve, what a great scent.
Great list. I don't have a top 10 but I get most of my compliments on Perry Ellis M, Chanel Bleu, and Canali Black Diamond. If you haven't smelled Black Diamond then get your nose on it. I think it smells great but your nose is much more sophisticated and experienced than mine :)
personally the most i get compliments with are Le Male by Gaultier and Joop! Homme... i also get compliments when i wear Ted Lapidus Homme and Dolce&Gabanna Light Blue... D&G The One smells great but has longevity issues...
Creed Avenuts, Vetiver Fatal, L'Homme, Cruel Intentions, Royal Oud, Bleu and Bois D'Argent. It is tough with some frags because the misses like me with Vetiver Fatal and L'Homme and each time I step out with Avenuts, I get that mob flood of compliments
Anyone of those above I would consider a compliment. For the most part, I consider unsolicited ones compliments at the moment (IE no prompting from me)
I use L'Homme and was my signature this year also...Thanks for making this vid.I forgot about Chambre Noire....But plan on ordering a sample of that&The new lab on fire rose scent.Not sure if I'll do a "Frag Report" On Chambre yet but either way I'll let you know what I think.Great list bro....take care
Great list man... I had a comment explosion while wearing L`Humaniste this year... Was walking to beach on Vacation in NC... There where quite a few people... One lady finally commented and then everyone else (women and men alike) chimed in on how good it smelt... One guy came up to me when we got to the beach to ask me where he could buy it... (MinNY take notice I sent you some business... LOL!!!) But yeah that was probably the best 'comment bomb' I've had... L`Humaniste smells awesome...
That's a fantastic comment! Wanting to ask the exact same question. I'm planning to buy the intense version. I really, really like the original L'homme, but it doesn't last at all on my skin, unfortunately.
Thanks man! I gotta say.. Musc ravageur is STILL my favorite fragrance.. though I don't get as many compliments with it as I would like. But I really give a rats ass... my confidence goes through the roof when I wear it
I been watching your videos for a while now and have been collecting frags and every frag I got is just from watching your reviews and that gave me a very good idea what to buy . Some of the frags you showed in you video I have in my collection and I was very glad to see Dior Homme Intense in your review but anyways good job dracdoc .
Glad to see Allure Homme Edition Blanche on #4!!!! It's my favorite fragrance and no one else has it here in Puerto Rico : D (had to order it online). I work in a big 4 CPA firm and everyone loves this fragrance (clients and co-workers alike) I am just hoping they never discontinue it and just keep it at limited distribution like now... or else... I will be very very very sad.
So how does compliment works for fragrances? It all depends on your type of personality, how you dress, the people around you and what occasion it is. Personality: Even if you have the best fragrance in the world, if you have a introvert personality, you will not likely receive compliments from others as people see you as unfriendly to talk to and comment on your smell and fragrance. Dress: If you dress nice like a suit and tie or a tuxedo, people are more likely to compliment you. This is because all their senses are heighten including smell when they see you dress nice and out of the ordinary. The people around you: If you are around friends and family, or even someone who is outspoken, you will receive more compliment as they are not afraid and comfortable to share their opinion. Occasion: If you in an bar scene, work, college classes or on a date, you are more likely to receive compliments as you are closer to people and there for some period of time to leave a nice silage around you. Even if its a happy and a open situation. Expectation: Don't expect people to fall head over heels for you fragrance the moment you wear it. Hope this help and stay classy.
A fragrance doesn't have to project for somebody to smell it. When I say project, I mean that somebody who you are not interacting with can smell you from x feet away. When you talk to people directly and up close, they smell you. When you pass by them and leave your sillage trail, they smell you. Fragrances that don't have monster projection and STILL get compliments stand out to me.
great friend, I need tips for acquiring new perfumes. I already have these: day: versace pour homme and light & blue Joker: individuel night and ballads: chic and there nuit Please indicate me more 2 each. big hug.
Great video!! Just a quick question is your le male a EDT or EDP ?? I've recently bought le male EDT its genuine but i didn't think it smelt that good anymore compared to how it smelt years ago,do i need to buy the EDP ?? or has the smell of le male changed.?? also i didn't think it lasted as long as it used to.!:(
i like how you put in the time numbers for each fragrance...great idea! by the way have you ever tried the Baldessarini Hugo Boss for men! Very unique! take care and great vids
I'd like to hear you review Prada Luna Rossa Extreme at some point if you have time. It's a bit like the original but peppery and more masculine. I'll forewarn you though....it's an eau de parfum, not an eau de toilette and it's potent as hell. Spray lightly. Lol. It's the only cologne I've ever purchased that projects as well as Aventus. Hope you enjoy if you decide to try it. To my nose, it's a more masculine, darker Le Male with a couple of twists, one being the lavender.
I know it's over played and very mainstream but for good reason it just gets compliments with the general public AKA Bleu de Chanel! PS How close was Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme to make the list? I seen it did very well in your review, thank-you.
Great list! I would suggest to separate the list into designer and niche just for the fact of price: honestly I will not buy something so low in the list for $300 and even worse can be confused with Cool Water.
"When you pass by them and leave your sillage trail, they smell you." What perfume leave that sillage trail, i know its a silly quesition because mostly "all" of them leave, but which are the ones who leave a nicely smell, even from an x distance
Could you sell the amber color, black box, express by express reserve cologne for men ? It isn´t the white liquid, but the previous edition, amber liquid which I am looking for.
i like calvin klein the one but hate the fact it never holds like u can apply it on u but never holds at all i'm a huge fan of cologne i have curve appeal the oroginal curve and others
hey i have a question im trying to buy creed but here where i live theres not creed sores so im trying to buy online like fragrancenet but dont know if i shall buy from them
Hi drac I really like your reviews but I got really confused by D&G the one Eau de toilette as well as ysl la nuit de l'homme, cause Both are good but my concern is about, which one of them last longer(for more period of time) and which one is more attractive and gain more compliment in your opinion?
You need to try it on you skin to determine longevity. I have reviews on both, in which I say how long they last on my skin. As far as more compliments, Their both up there.. its really about you.
My number one complimented sent is by far a layered combination of Jo Malone Blue Agave & Cocao underneath a spritz of Jo Malone Pomegranete Noir. Hits Better than GIT, Royal Oud, La Nuit, Aventus and all my 40+ other fragrances. Also try adding Pomegranette Noir on top of TV if you want to take the black hole darkness off that scent. Don't everyone go stealing my trade secret now :-)
Yo bro, how long does Acqua di Gio Pour Homme last? I owned paco rabanne 1 million, was satisfied with the results, even got compliments from girls, but i want a perfume that would be just as paco rabanne, speaking of longivity, projection, and im thinking Acqua di gio would be good. Leave a reply, thanks :)
why is frapin #1 so expensive and hard to find? there's only one listing on it for Amazon. another thing, I love fragrances that are subtle and sweet. I like the tobacco & vanilla chocolate type vibes. i don't have any experience with the expensive fragrance brands at all. I do want to try tobacco vanille but I haven't gotten a chance yet. is there any other brands at all that might be similar to that vibe I'm looking for? like a bond no. 9 or creed? ps: I want to try frapin L'H
What do you consider a complement? a stranger that approaches you to compliment your fragrance? or your mom, or girlfriend, or the girl at work that has the hots for you, or one of your buddies?
For sure. I love Musc R..my favorite.. I don't get as much compliments with it as I would like. Wouldn't call it rare, but certainly not as much as I think I would. Same is true on the opposite side.. YSL Body Kouros is a chick compliment magnent.. and I dislike the smell.
Simple. 1. People love to hear what fragrances get compliments, because smelling good to others.. matters for them. 2. These are top 10's, not substantial reviews. If you want substance regarding each fragrance you are better served looking up the actual fragrance and watching a review. Top 10 lists are specifically NOT supposed to be reviews. 3. People wear fragrances for different reasons, Art/Compliments/For themsleves. You'll just have to live with it. Hope that helps!
Why are there 500 different people on TH-cam posting their Top 5 or Top 10 most complimented fragrances, yet rarely having anything substantive to say about them? It's always about their need to get compliments, not about why they truly love a fragrance. Wear something because you love how it smells, not because you're starved for compliments.
Dracdoc's Top 10 Most Complimented Fragrances - 2013
10) Chambre Noire
9) Green Irish Tweed - Creed
8) Le Male
7) The One - DG
6) Dior Homme Intense
5) Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
4) Allure Homme Edition Blanche
3) Reserve for Men - EXpress
2) L’Homme - YSL
1) L-Humaniste Frapin
I like how you put your list in the description. Very helpful.
This summer I've gotten much attention with D&G's Light Blue Living Stromboli. I never expected it to pull as much as it did, I was stunned actually. It's a slept on scent, highly recommended though. You made me dust off my L'Humaniste for my SOTD tomorrow!
Great list Cody. I have many of these fragrances and I agree with you. Here's my list:
1. Dior Homme (Reformulated)
2. Creed Aventus
3. Amouage Reflection Man
4. Creed GIT
5. A*Men
6. A*Men Pure Malt
7. Dior Homme Intense
8. Dolce and Gabbana the One
9. Creed Virgin Island Water
10. Creed Royal Oud
Just bought Frapin 1270 and I can tell this will get me compliments
Dior Homme Reformulated gets me a ton of compliments. Less iris and a bit more cacao than the original version. It's like a toned-down version of DHI
Jose Vancouver how can I know it is the reformulated version or not, iv smelled the vial & its smells like a new clinics or hospitals but I kinda luv it
The reformulated version has a black stem, whereas the vintage version has a steel stem (check out fragrantica to see what the bottles look like). I've owned the vintage version and it seemed to have a bit more iris and less cacao than the reformulated version. I just found it a bit too feminine compared to the more recent bottles. I will say that the newer bottles apparently smell closer to the vintage version - maybe they reformulated it again?
Funny you said that about TV, I do get more compliments as well when I wear shirt and tie or a suite. Great list Cody. Express reserve, what a great scent.
Thanks for getting back to me so soon. Something super great that doesn't happen to much. I have to get my nose on Musc!
Great list. I don't have a top 10 but I get most of my compliments on Perry Ellis M, Chanel Bleu, and Canali Black Diamond. If you haven't smelled Black Diamond then get your nose on it. I think it smells great but your nose is much more sophisticated and experienced than mine :)
personally the most i get compliments with are Le Male by Gaultier and Joop! Homme... i also get compliments when i wear Ted Lapidus Homme and Dolce&Gabanna Light Blue... D&G The One smells great but has longevity issues...
Plan on buying Poivre 23 this year.. Jardin is on the list as well
Good question, tough one. Ill need to get back to you on that one. but generally its heavier fragrances
Creed Avenuts, Vetiver Fatal, L'Homme, Cruel Intentions, Royal Oud, Bleu and Bois D'Argent. It is tough with some frags because the misses like me with Vetiver Fatal and L'Homme and each time I step out with Avenuts, I get that mob flood of compliments
Anyone of those above I would consider a compliment. For the most part, I consider unsolicited ones compliments at the moment (IE no prompting from me)
Ahhhhhh Frapin L' Humaniste!!! Great one bro!!! My #1 Summer scent!!! Excellent choice!!
I use L'Homme and was my signature this year also...Thanks for making this vid.I forgot about Chambre Noire....But plan on ordering a sample of that&The new lab on fire rose scent.Not sure if I'll do a "Frag Report" On Chambre yet but either way I'll let you know what I think.Great list bro....take care
Great list man... I had a comment explosion while wearing L`Humaniste this year... Was walking to beach on Vacation in NC... There where quite a few people... One lady finally commented and then everyone else (women and men alike) chimed in on how good it smelt... One guy came up to me when we got to the beach to ask me where he could buy it... (MinNY take notice I sent you some business... LOL!!!) But yeah that was probably the best 'comment bomb' I've had... L`Humaniste smells awesome...
WHEY OPTIMUM NUTRITION ha ha ha )) way to go bro ))) keep up the good work, cheers from Morocco
+Anass el hantiri Does he even lift, brah? xD
That's a fantastic comment! Wanting to ask the exact same question. I'm planning to buy the intense version. I really, really like the original L'homme, but it doesn't last at all on my skin, unfortunately.
Great video ! Awsome my most compliment getter this year is Chanel sport eau extreme .
Thanks man! I gotta say.. Musc ravageur is STILL my favorite fragrance.. though I don't get as many compliments with it as I would like. But I really give a rats ass... my confidence goes through the roof when I wear it
It was close.. the problem is I have not reached for AHSEE, though times I did..it was very well received. Bleu de cHanel is in the exact same boat
Nice job Doc. Keep up the great work my friend.
I been watching your videos for a while now and have been collecting frags and every frag I got is just from watching your reviews and that gave me a very good idea what to buy . Some of the frags you showed in you video I have in my collection and I was very glad to see Dior Homme Intense in your review but anyways good job dracdoc .
Glad to see Allure Homme Edition Blanche on #4!!!! It's my favorite fragrance and no one else has it here in Puerto Rico : D (had to order it online). I work in a big 4 CPA firm and everyone loves this fragrance (clients and co-workers alike) I am just hoping they never discontinue it and just keep it at limited distribution like now... or else... I will be very very very sad.
i get a lot of compliments on d&g the one, bleu de chanel and pure malt.
maybe pure malt is the most loved among girls.
So how does compliment works for fragrances?
It all depends on your type of personality, how you dress, the people around you and what occasion it is.
Personality: Even if you have the best fragrance in the world, if you have a introvert personality, you will not likely receive compliments from others as people see you as unfriendly to talk to and comment on your smell and fragrance.
Dress: If you dress nice like a suit and tie or a tuxedo, people are more likely to compliment you. This is because all their senses are heighten including smell when they see you dress nice and out of the ordinary.
The people around you: If you are around friends and family, or even someone who is outspoken, you will receive more compliment as they are not afraid and comfortable to share their opinion.
Occasion: If you in an bar scene, work, college classes or on a date, you are more likely to receive compliments as you are closer to people and there for some period of time to leave a nice silage around you. Even if its a happy and a open situation.
Expectation: Don't expect people to fall head over heels for you fragrance the moment you wear it. Hope this help and stay classy.
A fragrance doesn't have to project for somebody to smell it. When I say project, I mean that somebody who you are not interacting with can smell you from x feet away. When you talk to people directly and up close, they smell you. When you pass by them and leave your sillage trail, they smell you. Fragrances that don't have monster projection and STILL get compliments stand out to me.
great friend, I need tips for acquiring new perfumes. I already have these:
day: versace pour homme and light & blue
Joker: individuel
night and ballads: chic and there nuit
Please indicate me more 2 each. big hug.
Great video!! Just a quick question is your le male a EDT or EDP ?? I've recently bought le male EDT its genuine but i didn't think it smelt that good anymore compared to how it smelt years ago,do i need to buy the EDP ?? or has the smell of le male changed.?? also i didn't think it lasted as long as it used to.!:(
Damn that's a good list fair play Doc, keep up the good work
i like how you put in the time numbers for each fragrance...great idea! by the way have you ever tried the Baldessarini Hugo Boss for men! Very unique! take care and great vids
Swiss Army Classic should have been somewhere in that list, who agrees?
I'd like to hear you review Prada Luna Rossa Extreme at some point if you have time. It's a bit like the original but peppery and more masculine. I'll forewarn you though....it's an eau de parfum, not an eau de toilette and it's potent as hell. Spray lightly. Lol. It's the only cologne I've ever purchased that projects as well as Aventus. Hope you enjoy if you decide to try it. To my nose, it's a more masculine, darker Le Male with a couple of twists, one being the lavender.
On the list, I suggest adding it to the request though
La nuit de l'homme was the most complimented for me followed with D&G light blue.
Got complimented on Poivre 23, Jardin D'Malfi, Prada Amber Intense in the last year.
Do you have any frags that you love but rarely gets compliments? Also, any frags you dislike but you get a lot of compliments on?
I'm glad you put YSL L'Homme as number 2!
I don't wear aventus as much..and I don't get as much compliments as these with aventus
GIT by far for me. If it only made #9 on your list, then I may need to explore some of the fragrances you listed.
I know it's over played and very mainstream but for good reason it just gets compliments with the general public AKA Bleu de Chanel!
PS How close was Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme to make the list? I seen it did very well in your review, thank-you.
Great list! I would suggest to separate the list into designer and niche just for the fact of price: honestly I will not buy something so low in the list for $300 and even worse can be confused with Cool Water.
Great list bro! You and that Chambre Noire....lol. I'm gone definitely look into that one! Take care bro!!! :)
"When you pass by them and leave your sillage trail, they smell you." What perfume leave that sillage trail, i know its a silly quesition because mostly "all" of them leave, but which are the ones who leave a nicely smell, even from an x distance
aventus for sure allure edition blanche and bond new harlem are the one that comme to my head!
Could you sell the amber color, black box, express by express reserve cologne for men ? It isn´t the white liquid, but the previous edition, amber liquid which I am looking for.
gin and tonic goodness LOL!
Most complimented in the last year: Spicebomb, Mitsouko, Jasmin Rouge over Neroli Portofino.
Trying to find dior homme intense, as well as the channel edition Blanche, but I can't find them anywhere. Any advice? Good countdown btw.
i like calvin klein the one but hate the fact it never holds like u can apply it on u but never holds at all i'm a huge fan of cologne i have curve appeal the oroginal curve and others
Have u try Reviera similar vaib like Bleu De Chanel but better!
Love the top end of the list more than the bottom. I wish i could afford L'Humaniste.
hey i have a question im trying to buy creed but here where i live theres not creed sores so im trying to buy online like fragrancenet but dont know if i shall buy from them
Hi drac I really like your reviews but I got really confused by D&G the one Eau de toilette as well as ysl la nuit de l'homme, cause Both are good but my concern is about, which one of them last longer(for more period of time) and which one is more attractive and gain more compliment in your opinion?
You need to try it on you skin to determine longevity. I have reviews on both, in which I say how long they last on my skin. As far as more compliments, Their both up there.. its really about you.
Thanks for reply I actually went for ysl It is perfect, thanks again ;)
I sniffed Chanel Bleu again yesterday and it's a real winner for men
My number one complimented sent is by far a layered combination of Jo Malone Blue Agave & Cocao underneath a spritz of Jo Malone Pomegranete Noir. Hits Better than GIT, Royal Oud, La Nuit, Aventus and all my 40+ other fragrances. Also try adding Pomegranette Noir on top of TV if you want to take the black hole darkness off that scent. Don't everyone go stealing my trade secret now :-)
What do you think about the big pony for man by Ralph Lauren,I got the mini set of 4:).whats ur opinion :)?
Yo bro, how long does Acqua di Gio Pour Homme last? I owned paco rabanne 1 million, was satisfied with the results, even got compliments from girls, but i want a perfume that would be just as paco rabanne, speaking of longivity, projection, and im thinking Acqua di gio would be good. Leave a reply, thanks :)
Great videos.
It is.. excellent frag
It is.. standard NYC studio
I have not spent as much time as I would like with thallium
why is frapin #1 so expensive and hard to find? there's only one listing on it for Amazon. another thing, I love fragrances that are subtle and sweet. I like the tobacco & vanilla chocolate type vibes. i don't have any experience with the expensive fragrance brands at all. I do want to try tobacco vanille but I haven't gotten a chance yet. is there any other brands at all that might be similar to that vibe I'm looking for? like a bond no. 9 or creed? ps: I want to try frapin L'H
Hey Doc, Where can I get a bottle of Dior Intense? I can't find it on dept stores
Can you do a review on Lacoste Blanc?!
What do you consider a complement? a stranger that approaches you to compliment your fragrance? or your mom, or girlfriend, or the girl at work that has the hots for you, or one of your buddies?
drac wear did u buy that shirt in the video, do you buy clothes online? recommend anywhere?
Nice Video. Thanks
For sure. I love Musc R..my favorite.. I don't get as much compliments with it as I would like. Wouldn't call it rare, but certainly not as much as I think I would. Same is true on the opposite side.. YSL Body Kouros is a chick compliment magnent.. and I dislike the smell.
Wow...No Creed Aventus or any of the mugler's ?
That's kinda weird..
But great video as always Doc :)
I need to get a sample of l'humaniste. Does it really do something I can't get for under $145?
L'homme edp has recently been released. Any plans to review it? :D
hey dracdoc, is the dior homme intense you mentioned the new reformulated version or the vintage?
Hey Doc, any opinions on Gucci Sport?
Simple.
1. People love to hear what fragrances get compliments, because smelling good to others.. matters for them.
2. These are top 10's, not substantial reviews. If you want substance regarding each fragrance you are better served looking up the actual fragrance and watching a review. Top 10 lists are specifically NOT supposed to be reviews.
3. People wear fragrances for different reasons, Art/Compliments/For themsleves. You'll just have to live with it.
Hope that helps!
Why are there 500 different people on TH-cam posting their Top 5 or Top 10 most complimented fragrances, yet rarely having anything substantive to say about them? It's always about their need to get compliments, not about why they truly love a fragrance. Wear something because you love how it smells, not because you're starved for compliments.
Hey dracdoc, do you store your colognes in the fridge?
Nice video!!!
Come on... how come Allure Homme Edition Blanch gets compliments, if it doesn't project???
Yup
la nuit ysl or homme ysl?
comp, performance, scent
Split?
I'm surprised that Bleu De Chanel didn't make the list.
You're a chill dude.
Have you ever tried Van Cleef and Arpels Midnight in Paris?
Yup, I have it
I decided because of a video, and i see now it was your haha! It is currently my absolute
favorite!
Hasn't le mâle been reformulated recently?
Hi dracdoc, what is your opinion on CH Men ? Very limited reviews on youtube.
Still need more time with it
how about thallium?
where do you get your cologne? where do I look? macy's, Sephora , amazon?
I have a separate video on How to buy cologne (and where) You can buy them at all of those places but it depends on what you are looking for
Just an FYI, I get all mine on Ebay, You can get super deals there.
you can use luckyscent dot com, they even sell u testers so you can smell them before you buy them.
I get compliments with tom ford tv....without the suit. I never wear suits.
Aventus over everything in my collection by far.
Did you mean cacao /kəˈkaʊ/ or cocoa?
wheres bleu de chanel ?
Your bedroom is in your kitchen?
Bachelor pad.
I found out my le male was fake when I noticed it didn't last longer then 45 min.
where aventus lol???
nice list bro!
Hate to ask but when you're talking about DHI, are we talking about the re-formulated version?
Original version
where is polo blue?! thats like the best cologne ever made
Doesn't make my most complimented list unfortunately :(
Creed is of the hook but 400 for a bottle crazy!!
Your kitchen is in your bedroom?
Drakkar Noir everyone? ? ?
Would you like to sell me a decant of the Frapin sir?
I don't sell my fragrances (as of now)
$300-$400 for Creed!? Damn!