The original was one of the first I fell in love with, so it carries major nostalgia/scent memories. While I’m willing to keep an open mind of the 2024 version…I feel it’s likely just a cash grab reformulation. Luckily I have 300ml of the OG which should last 10 lifetimes 😂
Calone can make my temples twinge, and I've tried a number of them. Polo Blue does give me a slight headache, and the original ADG EDT did also many years back. The newer ones don't. ADG EDP is smoother. It's kind of funny. Your ADGs are like mine. Cellophane intact. I have a bottle of Horizon by Guy Laroche I got really cheap. It's from the distributor Cosmair too. It's not bad. For the price, it's actually decent. ADG Ezzenza. Will check it out.
Haven't tried this version, but overall I'd say the entire line is ~85% similar, and I'm not sure the minor differences are worth owning more than one or two unless you're a collector, or just love the line. Basically try them all, pick your favorite one or two, and keep it moving. I do like the basic idea, but there's a lot of redundancy.
I got a 200ml bottle of Profondo EDT for 1/3rd of the price they were asking for a 125 mil of Profumo.. so it was a good deal through and through, and while generic, the scent is a easy to spray whenever when you are just going out and don't care much what you put on. But if i ever run out of it, i will not be looking for a replacement bottle.
Giardino Benessere Salaria (GB is a sister brand of Tiziana Terenzi) is a fantastic marine scent. Also around 110 $ on their official site, a bargain for niche! I love it. AdG for me, like the OG Issey Miyake and the Fraiche flanker, are watery scents, not marine. And I agree, Profumo is just a greener and less floral, less citrusy OG, not an incense/patchouli scent. Cheers!
I’ve found most adg’s smell better in the air but worse up close. I bought the original Profundo and the edp at the same time. Eventually I sold the edp and have actually grown to like this one over time
@robes08, thanks Marc. Please unbox Absolu Instinct next. I just blind bought it cause I heated it’s different from the rest of the line. Curious to know your view.
Cheers Marc ,heard about this new version 2 days after ordering a bottle of The older Version lol 😂,yeah I was confused at first ,however I hear the one you have now ,lasts a little longer is more citrus focused and less mineral , more lighter and airy , not having sniffed this new version I cannot be certain but it has been said on the forums.cheers buddy have a good one 🙏✌️👍
…Thanks Marc ! i just sampled the og AdG last year…wore twice then gave remainder to a friend…meh…i already have/like Nautica Voyage and Bvlgari Acqua…if i want citrus and lemon i wear Eau Sauvage…
Where can i purchase this new ADG profondo EDP ? I found acouple websites that sell it but afraid to be scammed? Any info would be greatly appreciated thanks
Fragflex.com has it, the site I do decants for and you can use my code TFG10 to get 10% off as well or get a decant. Sites like fragrancex, fragrancebuy, fragrancenet are all legit so you don't have to worry about them. If you find it cheaper you can always come back to me and I can tell you if the site is real or not.
Original profondo is better imo, just a modern version of ADG with more green and mineral/metallic aspects. Nothing groundbreaking but a solid 7/8 in my book and performance is decent too
@@robes08 I think you'd appreciate it for being a modern updated Adg but also it won't blow you away. I personally like it as its safe and easy for summer. No limits by Philip plein would be your taste tho as it's mine too
the profundo lights is better. It is more more uplifting and brighter and very versatile. Yeah it smells familiar to alot of other things but it stands oui in the profundo line. to me it is a trick of all trades like a swiss army knife. I;m just bummed out that they did discontinue it im half way on my second bottle and have a third. I use it very sparingly these days
@@carvinieri5217 I agree. The new 2024 bottle of ADG Parfum (magnetic cap, amended gradient) definitely smells better and closer to Profumo than the 2023 release did.
@@euanlindsay2562 A few of my friends have the new one (100 ml) and they say it is much better. It's more like good old Profumo. Attention ! Not all stores have new stock. And the ladies in the stores don't really see what the difference is between both versions. You have to be careful when purchasing so as not to buy an old version.
Profumo not a patchouli bomb? You must be anosmic to patchouli. I just sold a bottle of it because the patchouli dominates the scent a bit too much for me.
I found the original pretty weak and not much different than many aquatics I have although Fragrantica calls it an aromatic fougere. Most are saying the performance on this is much better than the previous formulation. I've never been a huge fan of aquatics although as I've gotten older, I see their value on hot summer days. Could you do me a favor and list the FIL FORMULA code on the last line of the ingredients on the back of the box. FIL stands for Fragrance Ingredients List. On the original release it was B243142/1. I'm also curious to know what letter L'Oreal is now using for 2024. The third letter of the batch code is the year. S = 2019, T=2020, U=2021, V was skipped, W=2022 and X=2023.
This was not my thing. It dries quickly to a very basic, even for ADG standards, base that was so boring. Cheap smelling, too. And I don’t hate ADG! This just felt boring.
When this refillable bottle fad inevitably dies, people are going to have a bunch of these bottles lying around and they will become curiosities. I'm not big on Profondo because of the mandarin note. I have grown to appreciate Profumo more and more. The patch and incense really add a dark backdrop to the citrus and aquatic notes that works. It is in there. I can smell the dark and slightly earthy notes behind the citrus. I don't wear Profumo often because I have a lot of niche. I grew to appreciate it for what its great for. Working extremely well around other people. It is balanced and elegant. Maybe not exciting but thats not what its for. It's not oversweetened and its understated. I dislike the new Parfum. Not a fan.
@@robes08 It isn't like the patchouli we normally smell and its in the background. Behind the citrus there is a darkness. It isn't dominant or chocolate cakey or medicinal or dusty. It's ever so slightly earthy and dark and round and combined with the incense is perceived as a darkness in the background. I'm talking about Profumo. Parfum is missing the same level of darkness and adds a green note. Clary sage most likely. I smelled it once and looked at the price and put it down. It's not the same. I have the old Mag cap Profumo. People say it smells different to the non mag cap version. I can't comment as I haven't smelled the non mag cap Profumo.
I'm glad to see you're jumping ahead with these new releases . I'm actually curious about this one.
thanks to decanting tbh, without it I wouldn't really be getting these.
The original was one of the first I fell in love with, so it carries major nostalgia/scent memories. While I’m willing to keep an open mind of the 2024 version…I feel it’s likely just a cash grab reformulation. Luckily I have 300ml of the OG which should last 10 lifetimes 😂
300!!! Yes, I think you'll be fine lol
Calone can make my temples twinge, and I've tried a number of them.
Polo Blue does give me a slight headache, and the original ADG EDT did also many years back.
The newer ones don't. ADG EDP is smoother. It's kind of funny. Your ADGs are like mine. Cellophane intact.
I have a bottle of Horizon by Guy Laroche I got really cheap. It's from the distributor Cosmair too.
It's not bad. For the price, it's actually decent.
ADG Ezzenza. Will check it out.
Essenza will be a hard buy now but oh it's gorgeous.
Guys, there is no "profundo". There's an aqua di gio PROFONDO ("deep" in italian)
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I have 2 bottles of Profondo. Sprayed both and after 5 minutes, they smell the same. Taking the 2024 EDP back.
This isn't it.
Haven't tried this version, but overall I'd say the entire line is ~85% similar, and I'm not sure the minor differences are worth owning more than one or two unless you're a collector, or just love the line. Basically try them all, pick your favorite one or two, and keep it moving. I do like the basic idea, but there's a lot of redundancy.
agreed on the redundancy. Essenza is the only one from my testing that really hits.
Was looking forward to this...💙
happy that you found it!
Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try it and have a blessed day
Thank you! You too!
You welcome keep up the good work and thank you very much GOD BLESS 🙏
I got a 200ml bottle of Profondo EDT for 1/3rd of the price they were asking for a 125 mil of Profumo.. so it was a good deal through and through, and while generic, the scent is a easy to spray whenever when you are just going out and don't care much what you put on. But if i ever run out of it, i will not be looking for a replacement bottle.
great comment!
Giardino Benessere Salaria (GB is a sister brand of Tiziana Terenzi) is a fantastic marine scent. Also around 110 $ on their official site, a bargain for niche! I love it. AdG for me, like the OG Issey Miyake and the Fraiche flanker, are watery scents, not marine. And I agree, Profumo is just a greener and less floral, less citrusy OG, not an incense/patchouli scent. Cheers!
I do need to get my nose more into TT actually, I've ignored the brand quite a bit.
I’ve found most adg’s smell better in the air but worse up close. I bought the original Profundo and the edp at the same time. Eventually I sold the edp and have actually grown to like this one over time
Thanks for your take. They sell for good reason, people enjoy it.
@robes08, thanks Marc. Please unbox Absolu Instinct next. I just blind bought it cause I heated it’s different from the rest of the line. Curious to know your view.
I think it's Profundo Lights that is getting unboxed next but Instinct will follow.
Cheers Marc ,heard about this new version 2 days after ordering a bottle of The older Version lol 😂,yeah I was confused at first ,however I hear the one you have now ,lasts a little longer is more citrus focused and less mineral , more lighter and airy , not having sniffed this new version I cannot be certain but it has been said on the forums.cheers buddy have a good one 🙏✌️👍
I need to get my nose on the old one before it goes tho, I hear it's more mineral.
You were gasping for air the whole time you were talking lol
I'm grossly overweight. Surprised that you were the first to point it out.
Im waiting for PROFONDO PARFUM 2024. EDP is the same as previous.. repackage.... sad...
And INVICTVS PARFUM..
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…Thanks Marc ! i just sampled the og AdG last year…wore twice then gave remainder to a friend…meh…i already have/like Nautica Voyage and Bvlgari Acqua…if i want citrus and lemon i wear Eau Sauvage…
So many options in this genre!
I always thought Profundo smelled incredibly generic. Looks like this 2024 version is as well.
yep, generic tags this whole line to me.
Where can i purchase this new ADG profondo EDP ? I found acouple websites that sell it but afraid to be scammed? Any info would be greatly appreciated thanks
Fragflex.com has it, the site I do decants for and you can use my code TFG10 to get 10% off as well or get a decant. Sites like fragrancex, fragrancebuy, fragrancenet are all legit so you don't have to worry about them. If you find it cheaper you can always come back to me and I can tell you if the site is real or not.
Thank you so much!
So what is the difference between the Edp and the normal profondo?
can't help ya sadly, I don't own nor did I ever smell the original.
Original profondo is better imo, just a modern version of ADG with more green and mineral/metallic aspects. Nothing groundbreaking but a solid 7/8 in my book and performance is decent too
this kind of comment is why I need to sniff the original before it leaves the market completely.
@@robes08 I think you'd appreciate it for being a modern updated Adg but also it won't blow you away. I personally like it as its safe and easy for summer. No limits by Philip plein would be your taste tho as it's mine too
the profundo lights is better. It is more more uplifting and brighter and very versatile. Yeah it smells familiar to alot of other things but it stands oui in the profundo line. to me it is a trick of all trades like a swiss army knife. I;m just bummed out that they did discontinue it im half way on my second bottle and have a third. I use it very sparingly these days
I can't wait to unbox my Lights and see what I get!
This looks like a great daily driver 😂😂 ..Great Video as always
Just a boring daily driver, we all need one of these I think.
Agree with profumo being overhyped.. never received a compliment when wearing it
Lol well compliments shouldn't be the deciding factor but hey whatever works!
@@robes08 100%
ADG Parfum is the best of the line and the most balanced.
if you say about 2024 version - yes. If 2023 - NO
@@carvinieri5217 I agree. The new 2024 bottle of ADG Parfum (magnetic cap, amended gradient) definitely smells better and closer to Profumo than the 2023 release did.
thanks for your take!
Has anyone got the new 2024 ADG Parfum? Is it better/different than the 2023 version?
@@euanlindsay2562
A few of my friends have the new one (100 ml) and they say it is much better. It's more like good old Profumo.
Attention ! Not all stores have new stock. And the ladies in the stores don't really see what the difference is between both versions. You have to be careful when purchasing so as not to buy an old version.
Profumo not a patchouli bomb? You must be anosmic to patchouli. I just sold a bottle of it because the patchouli dominates the scent a bit too much for me.
If you want real patchouli smell psychedelique by jovoy Paris. That's patchouli, this ain't it.
Thankfully ADG is an easy fragrance to clone.
I buy Lisboa by Zara instead of the overpriced and watered down ADG.
Bvlgari Aqva Marine and Aqva is masterpiece. Performance sucks but scent is gorgeus..
Agreed on Aqva!
I found the original pretty weak and not much different than many aquatics I have although Fragrantica calls it an aromatic fougere. Most are saying the performance on this is much better than the previous formulation. I've never been a huge fan of aquatics although as I've gotten older, I see their value on hot summer days. Could you do me a favor and list the FIL FORMULA code on the last line of the ingredients on the back of the box. FIL stands for Fragrance Ingredients List. On the original release it was B243142/1. I'm also curious to know what letter L'Oreal is now using for 2024. The third letter of the batch code is the year. S = 2019, T=2020, U=2021, V was skipped, W=2022 and X=2023.
sadly this fragrance was for splitting, the box is in storage now.
I enjoy this scent Tfs
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The Parfum is very similar to Essenza is the word on the block. Check it out. It’s the black gradient bottle.
interesting! I def. will
are we suppose to talk about the scent or you not loving aquatics? lol
you can comment on any topic.
This was not my thing. It dries quickly to a very basic, even for ADG standards, base that was so boring. Cheap smelling, too. And I don’t hate ADG! This just felt boring.
100% boring, signature scent worthy, versatile but just isn't anything new or interesting.
Profondo*
When this refillable bottle fad inevitably dies, people are going to have a bunch of these bottles lying around and they will become curiosities. I'm not big on Profondo because of the mandarin note. I have grown to appreciate Profumo more and more. The patch and incense really add a dark backdrop to the citrus and aquatic notes that works. It is in there. I can smell the dark and slightly earthy notes behind the citrus. I don't wear Profumo often because I have a lot of niche. I grew to appreciate it for what its great for. Working extremely well around other people. It is balanced and elegant. Maybe not exciting but thats not what its for. It's not oversweetened and its understated. I dislike the new Parfum. Not a fan.
Appreciate your take, that patchouli is there? r u sure? lol
@@robes08 It isn't like the patchouli we normally smell and its in the background. Behind the citrus there is a darkness. It isn't dominant or chocolate cakey or medicinal or dusty. It's ever so slightly earthy and dark and round and combined with the incense is perceived as a darkness in the background. I'm talking about Profumo. Parfum is missing the same level of darkness and adds a green note. Clary sage most likely. I smelled it once and looked at the price and put it down. It's not the same. I have the old Mag cap Profumo. People say it smells different to the non mag cap version. I can't comment as I haven't smelled the non mag cap Profumo.
Worst review ever...you dont have to say thousnd time that you dont like the line...very annoying
Hey. I don't like the line 😂
😅😅😅@@robes08
i really dont care about profondo
you tell em!!
Well that your likings and i appreciate your opinion but it's a great fragrance every fragrance is not for Everyone🤷
You're out of breach not good cardio needed 😆😆
Never out of breach tbh..
that was my first profondo, but its so weak dont liked it ...
Extremely boring line. I've smelled most of them, but don't own a single one.
I can see someone growing out of this line or ignoring it completely. Especially if you don't like aquatics.
Profondo is still the king of aquatics 💙
Oh rly? 🙂
So should I buy the original or wait?
I can't tell you what to do with your money, I highly suggest to make an educated purchase. Try to sample if you can.
@@robes08 I went ahead and bought the original