ARE FRAGRANCE DISCOUNTERS LEGIT? - DO FRAGRANCENET FRAGRANCEX AND MAXAROMA SELL REAL FRAGRANCE?

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  • Hey friends, today I've got a video that covers popular fragrance discounters like MaxAroma, FragranceNet and FragranceX and answers the question on whether they're legit or not. I did do a much longer fragrance buying guide video in the past, but this covers just the discounters since I get asked this question all the time. As always, thanks for watching!
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  • @Enoc63
    @Enoc63 3 ปีที่แล้ว +432

    The sigh of relief hearing Fragrancenet is legit. Also i'm glad FrangranceX is real

    • @Kman.
      @Kman. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      What does "REAL" mean? I know that *NONE* Of the 6 different online discounters (F,ragranceX included) that I mentioned to a major fragrance company, is *NOT* one of their authenticated, authorized dealers. I had emailed them...and because my questions were many, actually CALLED me, and so I got that straight from the horse's mouth. Now, I'm not saying they *DON'T* sell genuine product, but who knows who they buy from, and no, they are *NOT* an authentic, authorized, genuine retailer of most of the fragrances.

    • @tengouniformcharliekilo1941
      @tengouniformcharliekilo1941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      @@Kman. ok bud

    • @Kman.
      @Kman. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@tengouniformcharliekilo1941 The tenor of your statement tells me you doubt what I'm saying. Contact the big-name companies yourself if you dare.

    • @tengouniformcharliekilo1941
      @tengouniformcharliekilo1941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@Kman. ok bud

    • @luisgiron6921
      @luisgiron6921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Kman. 😂

  • @cw3128
    @cw3128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +460

    I use Fragrancenet all the time and have never had an issue. I have 16 bottles from them so far and all is legit.

    • @christopher_martin
      @christopher_martin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I have 6 from them also all legit

    • @DoubleAIV
      @DoubleAIV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @Duke Of Prunes those issues aren't really a problem compared to whether or not the actual fragrance in the bottle is authentic or not. I'd rather pay more for 100% assurance

    • @jordan_sal413
      @jordan_sal413 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Always have gone with fragrancenet. Had an issue only once with shipping. Got in contact with them and they made it right and refunded. Will always do my business with them

    • @Asoka-great
      @Asoka-great 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      bought around 50 fragrances from. FragranceNet and only had one issue where the fragrance was stale..did not care to let them know...

    • @snortchgortch4253
      @snortchgortch4253 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Agree. Fragrancex.com too. I just go with the better deal.

  • @bradley163
    @bradley163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    You're BY FAR my favorite fragrance reviewer. Your video reviews, tutorials, and thoughts are so insightful and informative. You have a great ability to convey your thoughts in a way that any person can understand and apply to their purchases. I really appreciate all that you do! Keep up the outstanding work!

  • @Tatted-ne7tu
    @Tatted-ne7tu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I'm sure I've paid many an employee's salary with as many frags that I've purchased for Fragrancenet. I usually spend the 15 to get 2 day but that really works out to 3 day turn around. Never had an issue with them. Waiting on Mancers Cedrat Boise as we speak. This was a great review with some very helpful information for those of us in the community. Well done.

  • @wynonasbigbrowndragon6121
    @wynonasbigbrowndragon6121 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    My main beef with Fragrancenet is the way they spammed me to death before they even bothered to ship my very first order. Chill out, guys. Let me complete a single transaction with you before immediately trying to push me to do more.

    • @felicecinque
      @felicecinque ปีที่แล้ว +10

      They are stalkers for sure! lol BUT the trick with them is if you put it in your card and don't check out they often will send you an extra discount to complete the transaction ;)

  • @dinkleberg2013
    @dinkleberg2013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    The 7 or 8 fragrances I've gotten from fragranceX have been real. And with Amazon I generally just buy them if they're sold directly from Amazon and not some random vendor

  • @PokeTheBear773
    @PokeTheBear773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I do agree with you. As so many people have said, Fragrancenet is my go to. They take a little longer to deliver, but worth the wait. Ash, or anyone else who wants to chime in, wondering where to go to do some swapping if you are not on social media? I have several bottles that I wouldn't mind parting with, but I do not have Facebook, Twitter, etc. Thanks for all the time you put in. Really enjoy the channel.

  • @i_read_bad_reviews
    @i_read_bad_reviews 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I have gotten watered down bottles. It’s because their no hassle returns. People buy, water it down with perfumers alcohol or maybe even water sometimes and then return it.

    • @danlightened
      @danlightened 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How does one open the perfume bottles though?

  • @centurionl
    @centurionl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Didn't even mention MaxAroma. They have smaller selection but their shipping is really fast. I bought AWBN and it got to me in like three days and i live on the over side of the country. Fragrancenet on the other hand, it has a greater selection but their shipping takes a while

    • @Mr.Neyetro
      @Mr.Neyetro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      MaxAroma shipping is expedient plus they have a youtube channel and giveaways monthly. I recently bought Lyric Man and Jubilation XXV for $325 combined during a special promotion last month.

    • @ZeeCapp
      @ZeeCapp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Fr the title says Maxaroma, the description says Maxaroma. He doesn’t even mention it in the video, and that’s the reason I clicked they have great deals

    • @ZeeCapp
      @ZeeCapp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just haven’t ordered yet cause idk if I can trust it

  • @codygreenly2929
    @codygreenly2929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm canadian and use fragrance x I bought 20 products off them within the last 2 weeks I received them all already .. and there solid 👌

    • @nomercypablo3349
      @nomercypablo3349 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How long did it take from the day of order?

    • @codygreenly2929
      @codygreenly2929 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nomercypablo3349 they usually ship products same day you order it .. now for the product to get to your location in canada probably up to 1 week but in USA it's like 2 to 3 days

  • @swankitc7601
    @swankitc7601 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Both Fragrancenet and fragrancex have sold me three watered down colognes in the past month.

    • @jessicalinneaa
      @jessicalinneaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How do you know it’s watered down?

    • @gail4972
      @gail4972 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been burned by Fragranenet too. Will NEVER buy from them again. So sad that most people have no idea they are wearing fakes. Not all are fakes, but they are selling counterfeits. I tried to warn Demi Rawlings and she deleted...

    • @Cydiahacksandtips
      @Cydiahacksandtips 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jessicalinneaa if you used one before and got another one any male cologne user will know something is fishy could be watered down or scent is off

  • @jovanj1212
    @jovanj1212 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I purchased both Harod and Layton of Parfume De Marley from fragrancex.. The Bottles seemed authentic but the juice was not the same. I took both bottles to Nordstrom's to compare and the bottles from fragx literally had no dry down and the scent vanished within 30mins to an hour. I sent both bottles back This is just my experience.

    • @2Acharmcity_Gamer
      @2Acharmcity_Gamer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      K1NG CURT I had the same issue I ordered from fragrancenet tho I even took the top off the sprayer and the one I got from fragrancenet was was smaller then the one I got from Nordstroms I will stick with the retail stores and high prices lol

    • @ilikethatboulder.thatisani5496
      @ilikethatboulder.thatisani5496 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@2Acharmcity_Gamer don't know why people keep pushing those fakers that clearly dilute their juice to make more money.

    • @theblues4101
      @theblues4101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ilikethatboulder.thatisani5496 because they get percentage from all sales .....
      i buy from macy and its always legit ......

    • @doomshroom1991
      @doomshroom1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      same here it just doesnt last

  • @stephanthienel
    @stephanthienel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    No question that they are authentic, however one must realise that you might get older bottles or that you might not get the exact same bottle as pictured. Happened to me a couple of times.

    • @tiredoffools8929
      @tiredoffools8929 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Stephan Thienel.. Great points!

    • @bluntlung420
      @bluntlung420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yup, I got a bottle that was 5 years old and nowhere near as potent as it should be, still smells great just poor longevity even though every fragrance reviewer said it was beast mode and lasts over 12 hours. You just gotta send it back quick if that happens to you, they'll give you a refund.

    • @iWastedRenegade
      @iWastedRenegade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here received bottles that are weaker and older than buying it from retail. And we don’t know if they are kept away from high heat or sun. So it’s something you have to be aware of.

  • @gromit1996
    @gromit1996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great tips, sir. Lots of places to get legitimate fragrances and advice where to save money.

  • @Hungho-jd9pb
    @Hungho-jd9pb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You’re the one that stay on the lookout for your viewers more than any one else that I know… I’m sure we are all thankful. As always: thanks…sss….

  • @cajunguitarman
    @cajunguitarman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i bought burberry london at tj maxx and it was a blind buy although i did check online for which was the best one in the store and burberry was one of them and it smells great. it holds it scent almost all day and works in the cold weather.

  • @DavidGuilbaultSongs
    @DavidGuilbaultSongs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Not for nothin', but, why do reviewers take two to three minutes to tell me what they are going to tell me, which I already know from the title? Get to the point, please, and just tell me. Thank you for your time and consideration. Kind regards. :)

  • @adrianaa7402
    @adrianaa7402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love your content!
    As JF says (and I agree) You are number one!
    That video was hilarious!! 😂
    Ash please give us just ONE female frag video!!

  • @jordanreyes8641
    @jordanreyes8641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Maxaroma has a great deal on green Irish tweed right now. Never bought from them before so just wanting to know everyone’s thoughts

    • @imaquis8368
      @imaquis8368 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m also curious about this.

    • @brianpenny9645
      @brianpenny9645 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Maxaroma is official i purchased creed viking an everything pan out legit i usually buy from the Boutique but my first time and im 100% Happy

  • @jacobnoergaard
    @jacobnoergaard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Hey Ash, you sometimes talk about purchasing fragrances from Europe. Which European sellers do you use?

    • @keithohalloran8523
      @keithohalloran8523 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jacob Nørgaard I use perfume click here in Ireland/Europe. It’s based in Germany and ships all over EU usually for free. All legit.

    • @jacobnoergaard
      @jacobnoergaard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@keithohalloran8523 Thanks, I use them too actually. Not free shipping to Denmark, but prices are otherwise decent.

    • @pineapplebanana2786
      @pineapplebanana2786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you want to purchase any Madison Francis Kurkdjian fragrance. It’s cheaper to go on his website directly (Paris) than going to Nieman Marcus or Bloomingdale’s. The prices on his website is roughly around $50.00 USD cheaper than the high end US department stores.

    • @aaronkeane4914
      @aaronkeane4914 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@keithohalloran8523
      I’m in Ireland as well are they a discounted or an actual shop

    • @keithohalloran8523
      @keithohalloran8523 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aaronkeane4914 all Legit. I’ve never had any issues other than slow delivery 👍🏻

  • @SG-wj2qj
    @SG-wj2qj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Fragrancenet is my go to. Always been solid.
    Haven’t used fragrance X ... they just always get beaten in pride for the products I was looking at.
    For my fellow Canadians, fragranceBuy is awesome.

    • @xonpluto1305
      @xonpluto1305 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      FragranceX is just a bit cheaper but both are legit. FragranceX gives you free shipping and no sales tax so when checking out it becomes a little cheaper than Net but both are great

    • @biancachula11
      @biancachula11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I just received a fake Parfums de Marly Cassili from fragranceX today. Don’t buy from them

  • @gerardrocks24
    @gerardrocks24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    FragranceX for me mainly coz they optimized their site to cater for more countries. I live in the Philippines and I'm so happy they ship here cpz the retail here is insane. E.g. $30 200ml CK One in the U.S is worth $100 here.

    • @cavitebulls6921
      @cavitebulls6921 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      power!

    • @harryweiner18
      @harryweiner18 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      IKR!! and most Filipinos think that 100$ mall ck one is the legit one😂

    • @luthaeris1
      @luthaeris1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same problem here in Malaysia. I prefer fragrancex. It takes longer to reach, but worth the wait.

    • @ragegamingstudio682
      @ragegamingstudio682 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sigh of relief, so fragrance X is legit? I just ordered from them an swy intensely I can’t stop thinking if that was an authentic fragrance!

  • @huzlfinance
    @huzlfinance 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Bought 5 bottles from fragrancex recently. 3 bottles are very watered down juices. Is it the original makers watering it down or fragrancex selling fake products I would never know. Will I buy from.them again? Most likely not. Especially when you are ordering from a Australia, returning products becomes costly and a hassle.

    • @fairuzismail9786
      @fairuzismail9786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mine too. Its doesnt kick in the juice

    • @lv8596
      @lv8596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My fear exactly! I’ve been taking it on the chin purchasing directly from Myers/David Jones to avoid the disappointment of getting watered down fragrances. Love from Melbourne ☺️

  • @sb4jc25
    @sb4jc25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What would be great is if you could let us know about discounters to stay away from. I had a very bad experience with House of Beauty, online retailer. I believe they put a fake Bvlgari product set in an old Bvlgari box. On top of it, the body wash and lotion were rancid, totally spoiled, and smelled like rotten cheese. The fragrance was yellow (supposed to be clear) and also smelled bad. They, of course did not take responsibility.

    • @tomodiero7524
      @tomodiero7524 ปีที่แล้ว

      jomashop is bad, stay away from them

  • @romellan8836
    @romellan8836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    if there not supplied by the manufacturer where do they get their legit perfumes?? im just curious

  • @kfung4
    @kfung4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The long version was great, been watching it a couple of times XDD
    I recently found that sometimes you get better discount with airport duty free than those discounters

  • @rickfitzgerald550
    @rickfitzgerald550 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another informative video. Colonges is a rabbit hole I fell down many yrs ago. Keep up the great work

  • @VapeTime79
    @VapeTime79 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Luckily I mostly wear old spice, ain't nobody cloning that.

  • @nicktoth3994
    @nicktoth3994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Fragrancenet's 8ml travel sprays are genius! The selection is larger than Scentbird and faster shipping!...and my full bottle of 18K01 Aventus is 100% legit 😎🤘

    • @JohmathanBSwift
      @JohmathanBSwift 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Maxaroma has them too, there're called pocket perfumes.
      All legit.
      I used to get great deals on samples from Fragrancenet too.

    • @aquababy5
      @aquababy5 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nick Toth yep the travel sprays are the best value, they’re priced similarly to decants half their size on eBay, and I was told from customer service they come direct from manufacturer, which is interesting to me.
      Edit: best value for decants, full bottle always wins overall value

    • @tblub.9270
      @tblub.9270 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just ordered at 8 travel sprays and it arrived very quickly.

  • @sb-hy5ir
    @sb-hy5ir 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Difference between buying from fragrancenet (etc) and the actual boutique is that the boutique sells you recent batches and fragrancenet sells older batches that may have been stored improperly which could impact the quality - any thoughts?

    • @mrthatguyam
      @mrthatguyam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thats relatively true however fragrances have incredibly long lasting shelf lives.

    • @GrimmyplaysFortnite
      @GrimmyplaysFortnite 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I think the bottle has to see sunlight to get damaged. In the box in a warehouse. I don’t think it will be bad

    • @ijohnnn
      @ijohnnn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And they take a half a month to get your package to you

  • @bigjell4784
    @bigjell4784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What about Maxaroma? I watched the video twice to make sure I didn't miss it but it wasn't mentioned. Are they legit? I've used fragrancenet and fragrancex and I like them both.

    • @brianpenny9645
      @brianpenny9645 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maxaroma is 100% official trust me

    • @TheColognePatron
      @TheColognePatron 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are legit. All my Manceras are from there.

    • @dennystrujillo7386
      @dennystrujillo7386 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Im late but they definitely are legit.... got all my creed fragrances there

  • @collecter3456
    @collecter3456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I like to go to Tj Max. Their fragrance area is always a surprise, so it’s exciting to see what’s there.

    • @TheManiacZone
      @TheManiacZone 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its way more expensive than online. I know cuz i've bought about 30 bottles from winners/marshall's and everytime, its cheaper on fragrancebuy.ca

    • @collecter3456
      @collecter3456 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheManiacZone I go to fragrance x. But sometimes Tj Max has an equal or lesser price, as was the case when I got my bottle of obsession. And as I said before, it’s a nice surprise to see what’s there.

    • @boydmeetsworld1565
      @boydmeetsworld1565 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tj maxx is the best place for English Laundry... 12.99 where I am

  • @TheInfallible19
    @TheInfallible19 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Did he mentioned anything about Maxaroma ?, cause that’s the only reason I watch the video and I didn’t hear anything 😕

    • @theredwhiteandblue
      @theredwhiteandblue 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      same.

    • @Dasming
      @Dasming 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I wanna bite the bullet and purchase from them but im unsure. Anybody has experience buying from them?

    • @YaniAguilar-c7h
      @YaniAguilar-c7h 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think I just figured it out on my own with 1000 research 😭 I am 90% it’s fake perfumes

    • @fckyalifebingbong
      @fckyalifebingbong 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@YaniAguilar-c7h Brother you can barely speak in complete sentences, how do we know that you're correct?

  • @BruceLee-je4ik
    @BruceLee-je4ik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for the video. The only issue I have is the courier they use. Fedex is a hit and miss for me. Sometime I get the package on time and others not. Fragrancenet uses Fedex smartpost and it takes really long time for me to receive my package. I personally don't like Fedex because they don't personally hand you the package, they just drop it off without knocking on the door or ring the door bell. For this reason I avoid doing business with companies that use Fedex.

  • @dwccbiggestfan
    @dwccbiggestfan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have bought five bottles from fragrance ex and I don’t see any issue with their cologne and I am very happy with the price

  • @RenataAgathas
    @RenataAgathas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I looooved this video!! Thank you so much for sharing the information !

  • @JohmathanBSwift
    @JohmathanBSwift 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Along with all mentioned, I get newsletters from the niche houses themselves.
    I get deals when the houses have bottle change overs, or discontinues etc.
    That said, you do have to wait , but it is a nice surprise .
    Thanks for uploading info like this Ashton.

    • @Rafnyc99
      @Rafnyc99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how can I sign up for the newsletters?

    • @JohmathanBSwift
      @JohmathanBSwift 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Rafnyc99 Simple. Go to their sites and submit your email where indicated.

  • @bearclaws2934
    @bearclaws2934 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Couple more for great prices - better prices in many cases that I have made several purchases without any issues and have paypal, ThePerfumeBox and FragranceShop, fast shipping in US , youre welcome.

    • @thatonehead
      @thatonehead 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So theperfumbox is legit? Just ordered some to try them out

  • @So.avant.garde1
    @So.avant.garde1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    “MaxAroma” is considerably questionable both in their products and there processes (customer service, shipping, billing). That’s my opinion due to my experiences. 🤷🏽‍♂️ My preferred online fragrance company is LUCKYSCENT. Just saying... I’ve ordered often and I’ve never had an issue or a fake... btw no ones paying me a dime for my opinion lol... it’s just my opinion 👍🏽

    • @maeeshaislam458
      @maeeshaislam458 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Grown-Man Moves 😏 why you think max aroma is fake ? Have you received a fake bottle?

  • @Mdg949
    @Mdg949 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Recently ordered Aventus from Fragrancex and am honestly disappointed. The scent is evidently weaker than what you would get from a retailer and the longevity barely hits one hour. In my opinion, it is not worth buying pricey niche fragrances from the grey market since there is higher risk that your product will be defective. It will likely disappoint considering the steep prices that do not match the value in the bottles you get from discounters.

    • @jc2604
      @jc2604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Doubtful.

    • @MrMusic55123
      @MrMusic55123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's normal, creed Aventus is diluted with water to drop price. If you want the legot one than you need to pay 250$

    • @carasparks8500
      @carasparks8500 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Creeds performance isn't what it used to be too tho. Everyone complains about the new batches

  • @juanalfaro8318
    @juanalfaro8318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I’ve bought 5 bottles from fragrancex and they’ve all been legit

  • @TexasChick-pq3dl
    @TexasChick-pq3dl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for dropping all these💎💎💎. Appreciated it!

  • @lacroix6323
    @lacroix6323 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've never experienced issues with my purchases from FragranceNet, FragranceX or MaxAroma.

    • @shave-a-thon3415
      @shave-a-thon3415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check this "new" bottle of Azzaro Intense that Fragrancenet sent me. Resealed cellophane, scratched bottle and a few ml's missing. imgur.com/a/R1TwjpZ I've also sent back several that had old batch dates and were quite weak. I returned a few to Maxaroma, too.

    • @lacroix6323
      @lacroix6323 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've ony had positive experiences with these companies.

    • @mercedesbenzs600bash
      @mercedesbenzs600bash 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shave-a-thon3415 Start using FRAGRANCEX....

  • @brunopaolucci6594
    @brunopaolucci6594 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks for mentioning Fragrance Buy for Canadians Ash!

  • @brandonjones2721
    @brandonjones2721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the help with all of this. Finally made my first purchase from Fragrancenet tonight.

  • @realblackbetty2204
    @realblackbetty2204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Never had a problem with them. I bought my 500ml aventus at the store though.

    • @90sGasPrices
      @90sGasPrices 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I hope you’re keeping up with your regimen and getting a full 8 glasses of Aventus a day.

  • @TheRage191
    @TheRage191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a question. I own two bottles of armaf club de nuit intense. Both from fragrencenet. One bottle I relieved says ultra concentrated on a sticker. That bottle smells fantastic. The other bottle doesn't say that and smells way worse.

  • @deepthinking6557
    @deepthinking6557 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Ash excellent video. please do an amazon buying guide. I live outside of the USA, and I use a freight forwarding address which fregrancenet and fragrancex don't support. thanks.

    • @ToniaAlex13
      @ToniaAlex13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live outside the US as well, but the address I use is in the US so it's accepted. Maybe try finding a company that has a US address

  • @seekthetruths22
    @seekthetruths22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Maybe you should change the name of this channel to "Truths In Fragrance" because all I heard from you in this video is true.

  • @biggboi1967
    @biggboi1967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Out of all the bottles I have purchased from Fragrancenet one was fake. Yeah, they took it back and got a full refund.

  • @Houman7
    @Houman7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For niche fragrances nothing comes close to Noseparis.com, once they deduct VAT, with 3 to 6 samples it’s a steal. I just bought a MFK BR540 Extrait for around 260$

  • @AH-yu2pi
    @AH-yu2pi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    While we're discussing MaxAroma, I have enough of their samples of Violet Musc by Ajmal I believe. It's ok but not versatile. You can wear it to formal occasions. Oddly enough it comes off as somewhat feminine when worn dressed down, ex. jeans. Can't truly explain it but it's the vibe I get.

    • @useruser-sd6pb
      @useruser-sd6pb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      so Maxaroma is legit?

    • @livisweeten
      @livisweeten 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@useruser-sd6pb I've bought two fragrances from there and done one return. My boyfriend wanted Acqua Di Gio and I got him the blue one instead of the clear one that he wanted. When I found out I was able to request a return and order the new one and got it in time before the actual day we exchanged gifts. It did take a little before I actually got my money back but I got it all back minus like tax or shipping or something I can't remember. They ship very fast, send full packaged (like still in the plastic) items, and from what I have been able to tell are 100% real. Hope this helps :)

  • @kanthonyinc
    @kanthonyinc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job addressing this issue of frag sites

  • @tonylabrusca6602
    @tonylabrusca6602 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its cheaper because they dont have staff to pay staff in retail stores and no rent to pay in retail stores. Hope that helps

  • @VJ-uy7jg
    @VJ-uy7jg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    In the title u mentioned @MAXAROMA but u didn't mention in the video.Are they legit?

    • @ChildofGodforevr
      @ChildofGodforevr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are awesome. I buy all my perfume there. Never had a problem . Make sure to use their 15% off coupon

    • @Lajolies2scents
      @Lajolies2scents 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChildofGodforevr what’s the code?

  • @franksalas5507
    @franksalas5507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yeah I've ordered from fragrancenet for the longest" only problem with them is you may get a bottle that's extremely old and has gone bad or maybe wasn't stored properly" as of recent have had some issue's with batch numbers being totally different from the one on the box and the bottle or not being able to find a date with the code. So have had a lot of stuff being returned" only problem with that it normally takes almost 2 weeks to get you're money back on the refund.

    • @shave-a-thon3415
      @shave-a-thon3415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd send those batch code problem bottles right back to them. That usually means the boxes were repacked and resealed.

    • @April-t6z
      @April-t6z 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ Shave-a-thon
      I agree. They are lucky to sell a knock off for $10 per 5 oz.. Much less getting $80 for 3.4 oz! They still make money if only 20% are fooled..

  • @sameoldeh
    @sameoldeh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fragrancenet shipping was better in the past than it is now.
    I think they have the most inventory though.
    Chanel seems to be the brand that is most often faked.
    Especially the female Chanel perfumes.
    I'm seeing more than ever lately (Chanel Mademoiselle & Chanel Chance). If they are in sealed boxes you need to look very closely at the box & packaging.It helps to have a legit Chanel side by side to compare.

  • @ms_firefly
    @ms_firefly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much!! Super helpful. I'm new to all this. Tried fragrancenet and it was fine except not much for communication but all seemed fine.

  • @PKgoyat
    @PKgoyat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like you videos. One small suggestion when ever you talk about fragrance put some pic on some right or left corner so that we need to skip that one. Or after some time we forgot which fragrance you were talking about.

  • @morrispate1936
    @morrispate1936 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think, sometimes, the perception of "lack of scent", is the problem. As an example. I have some Insurrection 2 and Versace Dreamer from Fragrance X. I can barely smell either one, on me. But having a couple of people check, the scent is there. I go "nose blind" easily. It would be easy to think I'd received a weak or fake product. But I haven't. It's just me.

    • @shave-a-thon3415
      @shave-a-thon3415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sometimes the lack of scent is because the bottles they're sending are a few years old and have been stored improperly during their circuitous route to the discounter over the last several years. What's the batch code of the Versace Dreamer? Reyane bottles are difficult to ascertain regarding batch dates.

    • @morrispate1936
      @morrispate1936 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shave-a-thon3415 I'll check that when I get home.

    • @shave-a-thon3415
      @shave-a-thon3415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@morrispate1936 In the meantime, check the much longer comment I posted to this review.

  • @UnknownChap
    @UnknownChap 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If you're prone to paranoia about the authenticity of your fragrances just buy retail in stores or from the houses site itself.
    People will convince themselves they've gotten a fake before they even open the package from discounters or eBay.
    Pay extra for the peace of mind and less stressful experience.

    • @tiredoffools8929
      @tiredoffools8929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Robert Quinlan... That is sound advice...especially when worried about eBay, and Amazon. I've bought from 5 discounters (3 USA, 2 Canadian) and all have been LEGIT.

    • @UnknownChap
      @UnknownChap 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tiredoffools8929 exactly, I've bought hundreds of bottles from eBay and discounters and never had a problem.
      Just make sure to do your do diligence on who or where you're buying from 👌

    • @shave-a-thon3415
      @shave-a-thon3415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are times that the houses or Macy's will offer better prices with their discounts, especially for Armani, Chanel and Dior. Chanel I would ONLY buy at retail from a dept. store or direct from Chanel. For Armani, they offer a 20% off code several times a year and their prices are better than from the discounters. However for things like Stronger With You Intensely or Dior Homme Intense, we have no choice other than to use discounters in the USA, unless one has a friend heading to Europe. There's always Selfridges in the UK, too.

    • @shave-a-thon3415
      @shave-a-thon3415 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UnknownChap I've returned a few to several discounters and to an Ebay seller with the usual BS 99% feedback rating.

  • @pendafen7405
    @pendafen7405 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this man's accent---is it a Carolinas accent? Virginia? Pennsylvania? Sounds like that part of the States somewhere.

  • @kleveravila8283
    @kleveravila8283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I hear that fragrance is legit is just the way they store there colognes messes up the cologne that’s what I got from most of these reviews

    • @ramalzuhairi7382
      @ramalzuhairi7382 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah man, i ordered two different fragrances but the performance is dogshit!

  • @krazykid2002k
    @krazykid2002k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I use both fragrancex and fragrancenet never had an issue

  • @zennyo1496
    @zennyo1496 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    FragranceNet is based in nyc. So for anyone in nyc, nj or anywhere near nyc, you’ll get your order fast. I usually get mine in 1-2 days after I place the order and I live in nj

    • @fhouston87
      @fhouston87 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Their warehouse is in Deer Park on Long Island. It's actually right across the street from tanger outlets.

    • @Asoka-great
      @Asoka-great 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      same here...NJ..

  • @shalalalala07
    @shalalalala07 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sigh, I know right. There are a lot of suspicious resellers/distributors(? Not sure what to call them exactly) that sells perfumes for insane prices but claims to be 100% authentic. Not sure where they get the perfumes from. But some of these local sellers actually do have hundreds or even thousands of positive reviews claiming that it's authentic!
    So some examples of prices
    Penhaligon portraits @ $110 (USD 80) vs RTP 420 (USD307)
    Diptyque EDP/Le Labo @ $80 (USD 58.5) vs $233 (USD 170.4) / $270 (USD 197.5)
    Haha I even just found a 100ml le labo for $35
    (And yes, 99% of the time they say it's authentic because the batch code checks out, though that would be more relevant to your other video)

  • @mikeb2546
    @mikeb2546 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I live in Alaska and Fragrance net has been very fast!

  • @pm83pm92
    @pm83pm92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Anybody happen to know how these online discount retailers get their supply? Specifically niche fragrances

    • @latinace1981
      @latinace1981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mexico

    • @abububu5161
      @abububu5161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      get from distributors with big amounts...import from country with currency difference advantage which there is profitable space for them

  • @dianasonabudget
    @dianasonabudget 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Ash, do you know if zulily sells authentic fragrances?

  • @06rockdj
    @06rockdj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FragranceNet has been my favorite online perfume store, FragranceX is my new favorite no problems with them both Net and X. There’s another one called Luxury Perfume i ordered like two times from them no problem at all, just the stock of perfumes is very low compared to Others.

  • @vagamalvaga9790
    @vagamalvaga9790 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Because of this video I'm going to try to purchase 2 of my favourite bottles in fragrancex. I hope the same experience as you do. 🤔

  • @LuisAc
    @LuisAc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Walmart also sells decent fragances in their website. still you are protected if for some reason you ever get a fake

  • @unlimitedpower8113
    @unlimitedpower8113 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I gave up on eBay frag purchases. I’ve been burned too many times. Got a bottle of Herod for 160$ off eBay and it has like a tenth of its normal strength.

  • @Hungho-jd9pb
    @Hungho-jd9pb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    By the way : World of watches do sell fragrances… love to hear your input on it. Thanks..sss…

  • @pulg28
    @pulg28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    is ForeverLux safe? I have Bought there and worked fine for me

    • @mwpahl38
      @mwpahl38 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it is.

    • @seekthetruths22
      @seekthetruths22 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, but get ready to wait for your item for a long, long time if you're on the west coast because it takes 10 days for delivery.

    • @iWastedRenegade
      @iWastedRenegade 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Got Dylan blue and MB legend and they were legit. The legend was a weak batch though compared to my other one bought in store.

  • @zombiekiller5713
    @zombiekiller5713 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for doing this video. Helped tremendously

  • @sergemunitz1153
    @sergemunitz1153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    No MaxAroma??? That’s cold... :(

  • @HeyitsErin15
    @HeyitsErin15 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!!! I just bought Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue from ediscountperfumes for less than 1/2 retail price!

  • @jjimenez8430
    @jjimenez8430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    *NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES* 🦸🦸‍♂️

  • @jja7608
    @jja7608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hmm weird I’ve ordered my two favorite perfumes on fragrance net and both are fake. I can tell the scent and dry off is different as well as it does not last at all as well as there is a difference on packaging. Small differences but they are there. Don’t do it people!!!

  • @muuisrael
    @muuisrael 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is MaxAroma ok? I just bought 3 niche fragrances (Green Irish Tweed, Layton and Jubilation XXV) there and they look legit, but their scent doesn't evolve. The opening and the base are pretty the same. So I'm worried.

    • @leonardogrimaldo1917
      @leonardogrimaldo1917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you found out if they are real? I’m considering buying from MaxAroma

    • @revanum
      @revanum 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just got khanjar from maxaroma scent lasted 2 hours only 😢

  • @garvin0313
    @garvin0313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video! Short and to the point. New subbie!
    Ps. Thank you for finally telling me how to pronounce frangrantica lol

  • @palomahealing5073
    @palomahealing5073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've gotten dinged 3 times by FragrangeX, where the perfumes have been litterally Rancid and now 1 time on Ebay one was watered down to the point I could barely smell it? Let alone it last at all but 1 minute? Now, for FragranceX the 3 that have been rancid have been in like just 1 out of a 5-6 purchase order! Not like every single one?

  • @Iwantproblems
    @Iwantproblems ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Ash, does MaxAroma sell authentic Creed?

  • @BonesJJ
    @BonesJJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any opinion on Foreverlux? I see it’s based in New Jersey and they seem to be just a tad cheaper than fragrancenet.
    I’ve ordered 5 fragrances from fragrancenet in the past. My home was looted during Hurricane Laura so I’m trying to re-purchase items.

    • @uniscentsja
      @uniscentsja 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also want to know about them..

    • @DevanteMcDaniel
      @DevanteMcDaniel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are! I have ordered with them a few times!

  • @SlickD217
    @SlickD217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love Maxaroma for their 8ml pocket perfumes but I really wish they’d fill up the bottles. I’ve gotten a couple that were barely half way filled. Pretty irritating when you’re paying $30 for 8ml and barely get 5ml.

    • @CopleyTheFett
      @CopleyTheFett 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude. If you're paying $30 for an 8ml size bottle. Then you should check out scentbird. It's $14.95 for an 8ml glass spray bottle in a travel case, per month. You can cancel any time. You select what frag you want and create a que. You can also directly buy these bottles for $16 or $17. I got Versaci Man Eau Fraiche recently and the whole set up they send you is pretty nice. If you end up wanting to try it out, If you'd like, I have a referral code and it gets you a free bottle. I think that it makes your second month free. But I'm not positive. You can also upgrade to 2 or 3 scents a month. It's not the most affordable way to buy frags. But it works for me as far as being able to trial a lot of scents for an entire month before making a commitment for a 100ml+ bottle.

  • @jt5522
    @jt5522 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    ForeverLux is the discount of discounters. Always legit and no problems 💁🏼‍♂️

    • @josueaparicio7648
      @josueaparicio7648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just wish they had more variety.

    • @jt5522
      @jt5522 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True. And the LOW priced testers run out quick. But always worth a look.

    • @seekthetruths22
      @seekthetruths22 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, they sell the real stuff. But their issue is shipping. I live in California and they use the slowest and cheapest shipping method ever and it takes, like, 10 days to get them.

    • @josueaparicio7648
      @josueaparicio7648 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@seekthetruths22 I live same state lol. I get it in 2 days.

    • @jt5522
      @jt5522 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live in Oklahoma and it can take 5-6days. FragranceNet takes longer and for more $ 💁🏼‍♂️. Just a legit discounter worth considering.

  • @6r4nd0n
    @6r4nd0n 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You never mentioned Max Aroma in the video, only in the title. Is Max Aroma legit in your opinion?

  • @dualityofman1253
    @dualityofman1253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I ordered 5 fragrances from fragrancenet and they were all 3-4 years old. Never again.

  • @RavenValkyrie
    @RavenValkyrie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Aaaand the boys outside of the states are always left out.

    • @fragrancetrip8209
      @fragrancetrip8209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You got Notino in EU

    • @RavenValkyrie
      @RavenValkyrie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fragrancetrip8209 do they deliver outside of Europe?

    • @fragrancetrip8209
      @fragrancetrip8209 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RavenValkyrie not sure 🤷‍♂️

    • @RavenValkyrie
      @RavenValkyrie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fragrancetrip8209 thanks anyways.

    • @metallicarulesssotto5039
      @metallicarulesssotto5039 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can youse fragranceX in the uk aswell. Not just that but we have notino that doesnt sell in the US

  • @adamconchas9659
    @adamconchas9659 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My personal fragrance discounter is labelle perfumes, they are cheaper than fragrancenet and fragrancex and they are legit as well.

  • @puapucuve6643
    @puapucuve6643 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long does it take for fragrancenet to process orders for shipping? They're slower than molasses.

  • @vampirenigthx
    @vampirenigthx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    For example the retail price is $100 but in those websites they go up to $150 from regular price and they give us a discount come down to $97 that which means they give us a little bit cheaper.

  • @rosyortzd9566
    @rosyortzd9566 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for the video. Just came here after watching your video about the truth of Scentbird (I did unsubscribe 🤣) .

  • @shabirsamadyar2912
    @shabirsamadyar2912 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was expecting a video related to valentines day

  • @VanillaButtercreamFrosting
    @VanillaButtercreamFrosting 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Placed an order with fragrancenet for the very first time. Paid over $100 for Hypnotic Poison 3.4 edt. Very light and disappears in less than an hour. I know it can’t be the real thing. Also took a very long time to get to me. Never again. All I want is a real bottle of my favorite perfume!

    • @fatcat1967
      @fatcat1967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was real they either watered it down or added alcohol to stretch perfume n make customers buy for cheap price

    • @choppaboy1655
      @choppaboy1655 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s real, it’s just websites like these buy from boutiques and second hand places that might not take care of their fragrances. The condition it is in determines the effectiveness of it. No matter if it’s in a box or not

  • @aaronbaird9444
    @aaronbaird9444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have purchased over 40 bottles in the past year, exclusively from Fragrancenet.com & FragranceX.com. All are authentic. Never had an issue with those companies.

  • @adartzt
    @adartzt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Guess i had bad luck with fragrancex, got a parfume that didnt yas any smell.
    Also all of my after shave balm didnt have any smell.

  • @twinklekeller608
    @twinklekeller608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought 4 bottles and I will send it back!! Where ? Where? Can we really get an authentic?

    • @chloeg2891
      @chloeg2891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Department stores... Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Saks but that’s if you want to pay full price💵💳

  • @KispylikeKreme
    @KispylikeKreme 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had a lady in the department store tell me that when you get fragrances from third party sites the fragrance is a little off. I’m not sure of she was saying that to get me to buy more fragrances from the store though