Bro, I told you, this one is a stunner. Blew me away, I still hold the opinion that this is my favorite Elixir of the past couple of years at this point, and it's what I want from the industry as a whole: Find that balance between something smelling good and able to be worn amongst the masses, while also trying to do something fairly unique and having its own identity. I'm just glad that extra bottle I got my hands on went to a good home. I really feel like the more you wear this one, the more you'll like it.
I like it a lot and thank you again. I’ll be paying it forward in the next giveaway. I think you are spot on with your take though. They took some chances here and I appreciate that from a designer brand.
I appreciated the uniqueness of it. I noticed how many compliments I’d receive. I’d recommend this to anyone who’s looking for a new fragrance. It really separates itself from your collection and I thought that was cool.
I will have to try this one again. I tend to ride the carousel on many of the fragrances I test. I test them for several days, and then months later I come back around to them and their appeal has changed completely. Thanks for the video, Gerard. Best to you and yours.
I just heard your opening remarks. And I gotta say, that's what I like about your channel. When everyone tries to get the first go at a new release, it gets confusing. I just picked this one up about a month ago. I am paying retail 😂🍻
Yea there are plenty of other channels that rush content I don’t want to be another one. Obviously I miss out on views but I hope I make up for it in loyal subscribers who appreciate the effort I put in. Thanks for this.
A- I agree with you, boss bottles elixir is definitely my favorite elixir flanker to drop. B-If you remember a few years back it was like the low hanging fruit to make fun of the Gucci guilty like but I really think it’s slept on!! In particular I really love guilty black.
Agreed. A major fashion house should have their own “Sauvage” signature fragrance…they did with Envy, but that’s gone. But this was be could be it. Thoughts?
GG Elixir is a designer take on Amouage Reflection Man, which that was a niche take on JPG Le Male. Good scene at different price points. Khadlaj Shiyaaka Silver/Red is that style of scent profiles at the lowest budget.
LOVE IT! So prob older than most of you, and used to be in the frag business about 25 yrs ago. Right off the top I got like this Davidoff Coolwater and limited edition old school Boss Orange (that came in a sphere), and on dry down, def the leathery/root beery vanilla-and a bit of that og Bvlgari Black “rubbery” smell. Not dated, and have most of the new Elixirs, and this is right up there with the best if them. And def one of the most unique. Top ‘24 release for me.
Boss Bottled Elixir and Gucci Guilty Elixir are the only two I like from the elixir trend that followed Sauvage. So many of them have just been obnoxiously loud and sweet, but Hugo Boss and Gucci surprisingly stepped a bit outside the box. Boss Bottled Triumph Elixir is nice too.
I never understood the hate some people give this fragrance. I don’t own a bottle, but I do have a sample. It reminds me of a blend Reflection Man and PDM Pegasus. And it is BEASTMODE 😅
I have not liked almost any Guici Guilty until I smelled this one. I love GG elixir. Also helps that it is nuclear on me. I only had a small sample, and my only gripe is the price. It is on top of my list to buy next.
I really like This fragrance it doesn't smell like anything I've tried before I would recommend trying to get this on a sale because it's really expensive and it only comes in 60ml but it's amazing
@@gerardgeorge I bought the real thing but I also bought a good clone that smells around 90 to 95% the same I love Gucci guilty elixir it's why I got a clone Also it's just so expensive
Good video! I'm sure it's good? It never got covered much ,I'm glad you reviewed,they tried to label Gucci as play it safe brand! But black is still top seller for them and others so yeah Gucci is good !
Why did my previous comment get deleted? Anyways I like this Gucci Elixer but not enough to buy it over other similar priced options . One i did buy though recently was the new Chanel Allure homme sport Superleggera. Its office safe meets old school with a modern twist . I wore it yesterday and it actually projected quite well and lasted from 6:30am to 3 pm on my skin . I’d highly suggest trying it at a local vender like Dillards .
@gerardgeorge sorry, but every time this has happened to me I have just assumed that you personally hated me and you giggled while you deleted my comment.
Too my nose it smelled almost like root beer I got a sample & have been really enjoying it very unique compared to most of the designers on the market & it lasts super long and projects well
It is my favorite Gucci fragrance. Gerard!! Hands down. It is a total beast it last s 10 plus hours on my skin and projects just as long. A true masterpiece by Gucci, and I'm not a huge fan of the house but they nailed it on this one, keep up your great work Gerard. I love your reviews, God bless!!!
Just got decants of Paragon and Black Phantom. Paragon isn’t my thing it’s decent just not for me. Black Phantom is an immediate yes I love it reminds me of my bottle of Ambre Noir from Izzy Miyake.
Bro, I told you, this one is a stunner. Blew me away, I still hold the opinion that this is my favorite Elixir of the past couple of years at this point, and it's what I want from the industry as a whole: Find that balance between something smelling good and able to be worn amongst the masses, while also trying to do something fairly unique and having its own identity.
I'm just glad that extra bottle I got my hands on went to a good home. I really feel like the more you wear this one, the more you'll like it.
I like it a lot and thank you again. I’ll be paying it forward in the next giveaway. I think you are spot on with your take though. They took some chances here and I appreciate that from a designer brand.
I appreciated the uniqueness of it. I noticed how many compliments I’d receive. I’d recommend this to anyone who’s looking for a new fragrance. It really separates itself from your collection and I thought that was cool.
I would agree with you for sure.
For me the best part of this fragrance is the dry down. The longevity is ETERNAL!!! Can smell it steadily the next day. Great scent.
Very good performer I agree.
This is the most underrated release in recent years. It reminds me of Amouage Reflection 45
I love it
I will have to try this one again. I tend to ride the carousel on many of the fragrances I test. I test them for several days, and then months later I come back around to them and their appeal has changed completely. Thanks for the video, Gerard. Best to you and yours.
That’s the way to do it. Try and not make any rash decisions one way or the other. You are very wise my friend.
I’ve used half of the bottle and Mann it’s so good. People are sleeping on Gucci fragrances
This is their best in awhile
I just heard your opening remarks. And I gotta say, that's what I like about your channel. When everyone tries to get the first go at a new release, it gets confusing. I just picked this one up about a month ago. I am paying retail 😂🍻
Yea there are plenty of other channels that rush content I don’t want to be another one. Obviously I miss out on views but I hope I make up for it in loyal subscribers who appreciate the effort I put in. Thanks for this.
Love the video G stay motivated dream big 1 mill on the way
Thanks Antwain!
A- I agree with you, boss bottles elixir is definitely my favorite elixir flanker to drop. B-If you remember a few years back it was like the low hanging fruit to make fun of the Gucci guilty like but I really think it’s slept on!! In particular I really love guilty black.
Definitely a slept on line. This is one of their best though.
One of the better releases in recent time among designer levels fragrances honestly.... this is damn near a perfect scent!!
Well said I agree.
I've had several decants of this and finally got a bottle three months ago 👍🏼😊 i dont care for the gucci fragrance line but i like this one.
Same exact feeling.
Agreed. A major fashion house should have their own “Sauvage” signature fragrance…they did with Envy, but that’s gone. But this was be could be it. Thoughts?
Ive been interested in this one. Got the guilty parfum, was fine, sold it. This intrigues me.
This is really nice and different than any Elixir I've smelled.
I smelled this at Macys. It smelled better than the Milestone Mouj Affection dupe I had, but that one was only $15
Yea I've smelled that one as well. Not bad.
GG Elixir is a designer take on Amouage Reflection Man, which that was a niche take on JPG Le Male. Good scene at different price points. Khadlaj Shiyaaka Silver/Red is that style of scent profiles at the lowest budget.
Thanks for sharing your perspective . I want to smell reflection man next to this
I have 3 Lemales cuz i love that dna. I even have one from 1997. This GG elixir to me is 75% le male. I love em both tho.
LOVE IT! So prob older than most of you, and used to be in the frag business about 25 yrs ago. Right off the top I got like this Davidoff Coolwater and limited edition old school Boss Orange (that came in a sphere), and on dry down, def the leathery/root beery vanilla-and a bit of that og Bvlgari Black “rubbery” smell. Not dated, and have most of the new Elixirs, and this is right up there with the best if them. And def one of the most unique. Top ‘24 release for me.
Love your description!
Boss Bottled Elixir and Gucci Guilty Elixir are the only two I like from the elixir trend that followed Sauvage. So many of them have just been obnoxiously loud and sweet, but Hugo Boss and Gucci surprisingly stepped a bit outside the box. Boss Bottled Triumph Elixir is nice too.
I would definitely agree this is different from the rest for sure
I liked the boss bottle elixir so much I bought a backup bottle it’s refreshing to have some options that’s not a sickening vanilla bomb
I love this stuff!! Immediately, it was a love. As time has gone on, it has solodified itself in my rotation for special occasions. ❤
I’m liking it as well!
this is my favourite channel
Thank you!!! Appreciate the support
Just sampled this today smells frealing amazing 😅.
Im lovin it!
Smells identical to bounce dryer sheets. I like it
Nice!
I never understood the hate some people give this fragrance. I don’t own a bottle, but I do have a sample. It reminds me of a blend Reflection Man and PDM Pegasus. And it is BEASTMODE 😅
You are spot on with the Pegasus reference.
I have not liked almost any Guici Guilty until I smelled this one. I love GG elixir. Also helps that it is nuclear on me. I only had a small sample, and my only gripe is the price. It is on top of my list to buy next.
I’m with you!!
U have to try Gucci intense oud it’s really good it has plum note and oudy wood
That sounds amazing! Love plumb
Pretty good fragrance it didnt leave me speechless i just blew threw the samples of it i had. Reminded me of le male nice review man!
Thanks for sharing!
I really like This fragrance it doesn't smell like anything I've tried before I would recommend trying to get this on a sale because it's really expensive and it only comes in 60ml but it's amazing
I agree its great.
@@gerardgeorge I bought the real thing but I also bought a good clone that smells around 90 to 95% the same I love Gucci guilty elixir it's why I got a clone Also it's just so expensive
Good video! I'm sure it's good? It never got covered much ,I'm glad you reviewed,they tried to label Gucci as play it safe brand! But black is still top seller for them and others so yeah Gucci is good !
This is definitely not playing it safe here it may be their best release in awhile
This one smells a lot like root beer to me. It’s intriguing and quite nice.
I love it!
Why did my previous comment get deleted? Anyways I like this Gucci Elixer but not enough to buy it over other similar priced options . One i did buy though recently was the new Chanel Allure homme sport Superleggera. Its office safe meets old school with a modern twist . I wore it yesterday and it actually projected quite well and lasted from 6:30am to 3 pm on my skin . I’d highly suggest trying it at a local vender like Dillards .
This keeps happening to people. I’ve opened a ticket on it.
@gerardgeorge sorry, but every time this has happened to me I have just assumed that you personally hated me and you giggled while you deleted my comment.
I never got into that GG elixir.. maybe I should revisit it
I like it!
Random question. Where are you from? You have a unique accent. Sounds like you're from New England
Yes sir born and raised.
The way i describe this is if amouage reflection man had a baby with PDM pegasus. It’s a mix of both
I get more Pegasus but good comparison
Too my nose it smelled almost like root beer I got a sample & have been really enjoying it very unique compared to most of the designers on the market & it lasts super long and projects well
Hmmm interesting I’ll have to imagine a glass of root beer when I wear it again. I get that vibe from Tumi Continuum
It is my favorite Gucci fragrance. Gerard!! Hands down. It is a total beast it last s 10 plus hours on my skin and projects just as long. A true masterpiece by Gucci, and I'm not a huge fan of the house but they nailed it on this one, keep up your great work Gerard. I love your reviews, God bless!!!
Thanks Rich! I was blown away by the performance here very good.
@@gerardgeorge I'm glad you reviewed it. Gerard! Keep up your great work. I like your reviews!!!
Just got decants of Paragon and Black Phantom. Paragon isn’t my thing it’s decent just not for me. Black Phantom is an immediate yes I love it reminds me of my bottle of Ambre Noir from Izzy Miyake.
That sounds amazing.
Elixir of his guilt by Dua Brand smells exactly like it for $33 bargain 👌
Thanks for the heads up!
This is one of my top 5 DNAs.
Very similar to Amouage Reflection Man
A very close scent for a helluva lot less is Shiyaaka For Men Khadlaj ($30.00).
Thanks for sharing Keith!
Check out Al wataniah kayaan classic. It's a middle eastern cheapie that smells like so much more ;) it'll be right up your alley
Checking it out!
This reminds me of amouage reflection man👌🏽
I’ll have to smell them together.
No shot
Does anyone else get that medicinal Joop vibe? It’s good just something about it has like a menthol Bengay opening
I can kind of see what you mean.
Amouage Reflection man it smells like
Similar in some ways for sure.
I like it
Enjoy!
I got jpg le male all day after sampling it
Wicked good scent
Lol!! Now he's performing magic.
Hahahahaha
I posted a 2 paragraph comment a few hours ago and that was also deleted! I'm going to email it to you.
Please do! I never saw it
@@gerardgeorge I sent it to your listed email address a few hours ago. Did you see it?
Same happened to my account
This is very nice but $$$$$ . By the way, you need to revisit this 1K SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY! | Fragrance First Impressions (Closed) Brioni EDP Intense.
Will do!
I smelled a lot of… jasmine? 🤷🏻♂️
I can see that.
👍👍™️
Thanks Michael!
Gucci Guilty Elixir smells like Bengay. 👍
Hahaha luckily I didn’t get that vibe.