The Safest And BEST Fragrances To Blind Buy | Men's Cologne/Perfume Review 2023
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Blind buying (meaning you buy a fragrance without ever trying it first) is always a risk you take. However, I think some fragrances are easier to blind buy than others. There are the obvious popular culprits (which are still great) and then the less common alternatives that I think will make you stand out. What other fragrances do you feel should be on this list?
FRAGRANCES FEATURED
Dior Sauvage
Mancera Cedrat Boise Intense
Bleu de Chanel EDP
YSL La Nuit De L'Homme Bleu Electrique
Armaf Club De Nuit Intense Man
Alexandria Fragrances Black Panther
Versace Eros
Azzaro The Most Wanted
Versace Pour Homme
Dior Homme Sport 2021
D&G The One EDP
Tom Ford Noir Extreme
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I don't find Bleu de Chanel boring at all.
I think those of us who are into fragrances greatly exaggerate how many people have certain fragrances. Let's get real, most people don't really wear fragrances and if they do they almost assuredly only own one or two bottles. They also likely aren't dropping 100+ bucks on them. I know one other person in my non-internet life who collects fragrance and even he doesn't have any version Bleu de Chanel. In fact, of the 24 bottles I have we have two in common. I would be shocked if I ever came across more than one person who wears any fragrance I wear, and my collection is, for the most part, mostly mainstream. We are, in reality, a rare group of collectors in the overall grand scheme of things.
Well said and agreed
It’s easy to get bored from designer blue fragrances for me and haven’t put my nose on niche blues. However never ever bored of BDC parfum and edp.
Good to see you here from Max's channel!
Well said
Nice copy paste 😂
I can vouch for Black Panther. I recently got it in a sample pack from Alexandria and it's absolutely gorgeous. I'm definitely buying a full bottle.
Have you tried tropical nights?
@@shilliamwakespeare no I haven't. I just looked it up and it sounds good. Have you tried it?
@Youssef Hamade yes my dude. I have tried it! It is the most awesome gourmand summer fragrance I've ever had. It has this juicy citrus feeling with creamy coconut and a sweet rum scent that is mind-blowing. Highly recommend 👌
@@shilliamwakespeare sounds awesome! I'll definitely be including it in my next sample pack. Thanks dude!
My black panther isn’t really that strong, as it’s a tester I think it may need to macerate.
Dior Homme Sport 2021 is my favorite Spring/ Summer fragrance. Excellent longevity. It smells sophisticated for a Spring/ Summer fragrance. I’ve had a ton of compliments on it. The dry down is very nice.
I blind bought Chopard 1000 Miglia. It ended up to be one of my most worn fragrances last year. So unique and masculine. It has this tar/asphalt accord along with lavender, leather, bergamot, violet, amber, woods, hint of coffee, and fresh cut grass. I thought it was very interesting and could easily be a signature scent. I spray the heck out of it. The best thing about it was the price: under $30.
Blindbought The One and ultramale, love both.
Noir Extreme was my first (semi niche) fragrance. Brought it on a whim last year during Black Friday in Brixton. To this day it’s my best purchase, I think, Tom Ford is also my fav line. I would definitely recommend Noir for a date night. I also would recommend Ombré Leather and Replica Jazz Club.
I'm a big fan of replica jazz club.
Tom Ford ombre leather is my favorite... I can't find one I like better than it...
Was lucky enough to land a purchase of Bleu Electrique from Fragrancebuy last Thursday on one of its rare restocks. Been trying to get this thing forever I can't wait! Also, definitely have my eye on Mr. Romantic. I might just have to go for that early bird offer.
How did you like it? I went to get it with my dad when it released and I was 16, it smelled alright at the time but I still have the bottle, the scent undamaged luckily and it smells fresh but very masculine (gentleman like) and it definitely suits my personality on a date night (now 22 y/o)
Though I like Azzaro's The Most Wanted, I have to vouch for Versace Eros (EDP). It's a best-seller for a reason: because it works, especially with women. Don't be fooled into thinking that just because a lot of men wear it that it is somehow "basic" and not worth your time
I have Eros EDT, would you say EDP gets better results?
@@riyad5749 Personally yes. I think it has a less obnoxious sillage, lasts a bit longer, is smoother, less synthetic, and still gets massive positive attention/compliments. Next time you get low on Eros EDT, get a ~3 mL spray decant of Eros EDP to see how it compares!
I'm testing Eros EDP vs Eros Parfum vs Eros Flame atm to see what my next purchase is going to be. Currently Eros EDP is winning.
My top four blind-buy recommendations are (expensive to cheap):
1. Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme
2. Cedrat Boise Intense
3. Eros EDP
4. Club de Nuit Intense Man
@@BigDawgCAM Thanks for that. I have CDNIM (only one a stranger has asked what I am wearing) and bought Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme last month, this however seems a bit weak to me? I spray it and it doesn't seem to last long, so I am letting it macerate.. I need to get my nose on Cedrat boise, hoping its a compliment beast
Every friend I have managed to peek into their cologne drawer has Eros from Versace, its a let down, every guy smelling the same ? The fragrance is good but what's the point if everyone wears it ?
I bought a 50 ml in 2020 and I was done within 6 months.
I still have a half full bottle.
I dont hate it but just so common. Please
Do you wear parfume for wiMMeN or for you?🙄
Imo, one of the super safe fragrance to blind buy is prada lhomme leau. Its light. A lot fresher than the og. Longevity is moderate, around 6 hours. And its project quite well.
Good shout!
I blindbought almost every single one of my fragrances
The great majority of my collection are blind buys. I do samples more now. It has kept me from buying fragrances. I did blind buy Armaf CDNI Limited Edition Parfum,Versace Eros edp and YSL Bleu Electrique. They are great.
dylan blue?
Great list with some great choices in there and I enjoyed it and have a blessed night
I've been enjoying your reviews for some time now, Dr. Omar. Can't thank you enough for the Mr. Fragrant discount. Now I've secured Mr. Romantic (you just may have created an Atrium Fragrance addict 😁).
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Omar elevating tha game….🎉
I really like Boise Cedrat as a general and professional daytime scent. Is the intense version worth it if I already enjoy the standard version?
Cdnim limited edition or cedrat boise for everyday spring / summer scent?
I love to blind buy. It's an adventure and a treasure hunt. With many fragrances at reasonable prices from discounters, why not take a chance?
In case you are unaware! Eros also comes in an EDP concentration and also a Parfum concentration. More mature for you older gentleman.
Blue de channel is fantastic but the performance isn't for everyone. ( not a projector at all )
Stronger with you should be on this list
Instead of the most wanted should i get the most wanted by night because the most wanted arent in stock in all my stores but the by night is. Also which is better in general Versace eros or the most wanted by night i cant decide which one i should get.
Blind brought mancera cedrat boise last week from jomashop, and for some reason it's weak, does not last more than 2 hours. Nothing like what everyone describes. Don't know why, even when I over spray still weak.
I'm not sure I would recommend cedrat boise intense as a blind buy over the original. The intense has quite a bit of oud in there which isn't to everyones taste. The original CB would definitely be a safer blind buy imo.
I feel the Intense is the safer choice between the two, of course no blind buy is 100% safe
I blind bought CDNIM and I did not like it. I have read so many rave reviews of it, everyone recommends it and yet I found it not to be my liking.
I don't think Club de Nuit is a safe buy. I thought the opening smelled like cheap lemon cleaner. I think al haramain l'aventure is way closer to my real bottle of Aventus.
I thought in your previous video you said never blind buy 😂 must get a sample
can teens wear cedrat boise
Older teens sure
I blind bought cedrat boise and regret it. It’s my least favorite in my collection. Smells like burnt fruity pebbles. No other way to describe it.
I try it twice La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique, and twice wash it of me, smell like old rich lady. Dont recommend it
Over done
Dislike, there is no such thing as safe blind buy - I've bought and sold ~60 bottles blindly and sold every single one sooner or later. Test before buying.
A blind buy of Bleu de Chanel EDP lead me into becoming a "fraghead". La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique is one of my top 10 of all time. Always happy to go back to those two. Nice reviews btw. I discovered your channel recently and it seems like we share a similar taste for fragrances. Keep up the good work!
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club de nuit is probebly the worst fragrance to blind buy ever
Why
When I blind bought it I really didnt like it at all thought it smelled like a lemon cleaner/bug spray but after wearing it a couple of times and smelling the dry down it really grew on me
I agree with Jim Little's comment. We tend to exaggerate how overdone some fragrance is. Aventus clones, for example: I'm sure people around me have never smelled anything like that before, so it can be a great buy for me
I probably blind buy more than I don't, I justify it with OCD amounts of research on each fragrance lol. It's hard living out in a real rural area, getting samples of stuff works, but it's frustrating to end up paying $5-7 just to get a few ideas at how a fragrance smells.
Great list. Mancera cedrat boise isn't a super safe blind by imo. The animalic leather note is extremely prominent and dominant. You must love leather.
This was my first and limited experience as well. I recently saw it in a store and sprayed it on me. I was excited to test it cause I am looking for a fresh signature that's more unique than the designer blues. The top notes disappeared quickly and I was left with only leather.
I blind bought Club de Nuit Intense Man and i don't like the fragrance. Wore it a few times and got compliments from it but i can't say it's safe to blind buy. The synthetic opening, and pine tree smell is not for me, plus the fragrance is way too strong in my opinion.
CDNIM is such a polarizing scent. It smells pretty terrible to the wearer, but god damn if it doesn't get compliments like crazy
I sort of blind bought Dolce & Gabanna The One. I'm not crazy about it. I live in New York City. The leather and tobacco just isn't for my taste. I blind-bought The One Mysterious Night, which I'm also not crazy about.
There is no leather in The One, is it?
Alexandria is pretty underrated, imo. Their clone of Gucci Envy, TF Oud Wood are spectacular, and I love their Brasilia 13zz01, which is their clone of that holy grail Aventus batch. Lastly, their hybrid of Aventus/BR540 called Game Time, is also fantastic.
I bought Nior Extreme. I got to try it and it was my next purchase. Never have I. had such a balanced, finished fragrance. It smells fantastic and has upped my smells game big time.
Beautiful selection. I am strongly against blind-buying, to be very honest. However, the perfumery you have recommended, can't disappoint the consumer in my opinion. Very nice video!
Thanks Daniel!
Dior Homme Sport 2021 is really underrated. It was love at first sniff for me, I've got a free sample from Notino last fall, then grabbed a 125ml bottle 40% off at Black Friday. Dumb reach, signature scent worthy and really versatile. Sillage and longevity also great, and it changes a bit into the drydown, so it's not a linear boring fragrance.
But it has performance issues specially in humid places
@@wilee.coyotegenius7998 it's supposed to be beast mode no?
@@J.J_18 supposed to be. But not everywhere. Specially in south Asian regions
Love blind buying. Almost never let down. Do you know about Mercedes-Benz select night? Its compared to noir extreme. Also has anybody else experienced heavenly raptures from catching whiffs of prada luna rossa sport?
Select night is such a compliment getter, from 1 wear (6 sprays) I got 7 different compliments
@@andreazevedo87 great man. Thanks for the feedback 😀
Most of my fragrances are blind buys , probably 95% of them .
Best move I made was buying a lot of the essential oils . You really can get a better idea about what your purchasing … not always the case but the majority of time. Quick question 🙋♂️
Is TF noir similar to Bentley infinite ?
Im in love with the DNA so I’m desperate for a better performer
noir is so bad, i dont know what sort of person could rock TF noir, but yea.
im gonna blind buy afnan 9pm because i love ultramale (my fav le male) but i would like it to be a bit fresher and cheaper, im gonna use it for everyday
Subjectively, I strongly disagree with Eros (the entire line). It reeks awefully. My biggest desire while test-wearing it was to shower and scrub that unholy stuff off my body.
I would agree with most of the items you've listed. I own 7 and they are pretty safe bets. I've never smell the Armaf or the Alexandria fragrance so I can't speak to those. I generally find you spot on when it comes to fragrances. Thanks for sharing, like your channel.
Never blind buy , Even the highly rated might induce headache to you, Everyone has different nose, Afnan 9pm and MB explorer are my worst blind buys
blind bought noir extreme and can confirm it's straight gas
intense cedrat smells like feet imo. When you said you liked oud lemon mint and others i realized we had drastically different taste. Still love watching your videos.
Afnan 9 pm has got to be the absolute worst perfume, that is being hyped by all ytbers. The dna is all linear - it's just vanilla and nothing else. It gives you headache 10/10 times ( yes mine is matured). The last option left for me is to try it in absolute cold weather. Please don't buy it, not worth the price trust me.
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In my humble opinion the following is not safe blind buy....(1)dior sauvage edt - to sharp..instead go for the edp
(2) cedrat Boise Intense -alittle harsh in the opening.
(3) club de nuit intense man is to harsh.
I have both Bleu de Chanel EDP (Love it!) AND Bleu Electrique. Bleu Electrique is fantastic! How much do I love it? Got a 60ml, then once I tried it, bought 100ml right away.
I'd love to get a bottle of the Bleu Electrique, but that seems to be nearly impossible in the US.
@@cwmoreash becomes available quite often. Just keep an eye out at discounters, but especially Fragbuy.
I hate that I bought Cedrat Boise and then the intense came out a few weeks later
I'm so glad I didn't blind buy Dior Sauvage, when smelling it something just really hurt my nose. So glad I dodged that bullet
Le Nuit Blue Electrique is still widely available in EU. Got this and the Le Nuit Eau de Parfum. The Eau de Parfum (orange blend) is slightly more masculine and intriguing than the BE. BE is more Day/Spring fragrance where EDP more night version.
Guys which one should i get for the spring/summer evenings? YSL Y Le parfum, Armani Code parfum, or Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau extreme?
Really curious about the opinions 😆🫣
I Have YSL and Chanel , it depends on your ages. If you're under 25, go for YSL, If you're over 25 go for Chanel.
Almost everyone would tell you Armani Code Parfum
Though I'm not as familiar with Armani's Code line, I can 100% vouch for Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme as it's my signature scent. I'm a pretty straight-laced 28 year old dude, but I'll give you a couple examples from this past year -
1. One of the younger girls in my grad school class is in a committed long-distance relationship, but after getting drunk at our Christmas party, she tried to take me home. Luckily I avoided it without drama, but one of my friends later spoke with her about the incident. As part of the story, this girl specifically mentioned what I smelled like and mentioned some apparently pretty graphic things it made her want to do that my friend wouldn't repeat. It was a bit shocking for me because before that she had never shown any signs of attraction to me and certainly had never mentioned liking the cologne I wore.
2. Another female classmate who's been around me a lot asked me out of the blue what cologne I wear the other day. She said she wanted to buy it for herself to smell whenever she wants because she said it was just that good.
CAHSEE is a silent killer. I wore it for six months straight without a single compliment (I might just not be approachable), but clearly the girls in my class noticed. It won't get you flashy compliment like maybe a Versace Eros will, but it sure creates a lasting impression.
Armani Code Parfum first, and in second place I would go with YSL Y Le Parfum.
@@NiKoJlaYhey im 17 but I really want to go for chanel is it safe?
Dior Sauvage 5.5/10 The most overrated fragrance in the world
Mancera Cedrat Boise 7.5/10 Better than Aventus
Bleu De Chanel Parfum 9/10
La Nuit De L'homme 7.5/10 Bleu Electrique 8/10
Club De Nuit Intense Man Limited 6.5/10
Creed Aventus 7/10 The second most overrated fragrance in the world
Versace Eros EDP 8.5/10
Azarro The Most Wanted 8/10
Versace Pour Homme 8.5/10
D&D EDP 8/10
Tom Ford Noir Extreme 9.5/10
club de nuit is not a blind buy i did and regret it
Cerrar house sucks
i blind bought all my fragrances and i love them
YSL Y EDP is just perfect.
i just blind bought this on monday waiting for it to get here, heard good stuff can’t wait to see
@@user_000_1. you won’t regret it
Total crap in my opinion lasted 5 hours on me
@@ladislavuhrik5113oh for me two sprays from a sampler lasted 10+ easily
@@user_000_1. How is it
Hello Omar I've been trying to get a free sample of Mr.Fragrant but It says Shipping not available for selected address, Is this a glitch or is my address truly available for shipping? (Located in USA) BTW nice vid!!
Thank you! And it depends where you’re based, US has permanently sold out of Mr Fragrant
@@SchoolOfScent Oh Ok Thanks for responding
I prefer Versace Eros Flame compared to Versace Eros. The citrus mandarin in Eros Flame is the best
I think instead of Aventus, would be great Aaron Terrence Hughes Neon as well, it's one of the cheapest but it's an Ambroxan bomb with nice quality and good longevity.
Very good scent 👌
dont blind buy club de nuit
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I just get 1-2 ml samples. That’s good for at least 10 sprays. I don’t get why people buy entire bottles without smelling it.
I really dont get all the content creator saying Mancera CB Intense is good. Mancera CB Intense is not a safe blind buy at all. This fragrance has leather notes to it, and its really hard to pull of. The more dry it becomes, the freshness gone and it just left you with the leather notes.
Can't wait for Mr Romantic, I backed Mr Fragrant and it was the best thing I did, so of course I had to Pre-Order your 2nd release. When it comes to blind buys I look into a fragrance as much as I can and so far I havent been dissapointed which I must admit is rather lucky
no hate at all I just find it funny that the thumbnail includes all 3 of the fragrances ive ever blind bought being eros, cedrat boise and the one. cedrat boise eventually grew on me after months but the other two were either boring (the one) or extremely annoying after a while (eros). Just dont blind buy, unless fragrance is cheaper than it is to sample or you have loads of money and have 0 expectations in terms of liking the scent.
Where tf are the timestamps damn
Bought a bottle of bleu electrique and got a decant. They smell different. One smells like the original LNDL but a bit darker and the other smells like blue raspberry and woods. Has this happened to anyone else or know what the blue raspberry woods fragrance is?!?
Whoah....I wouldn't call Cedrat Boise blind buy safe
Agreed
I have to disagree. Cedrat Boise Intense is 100% a safe blind buy - it's super easy to wear, non-offensive, very pleasant, long-lasting and a compliment monster
@@BigDawgCAM non-offensive?? LOL, that juice is straight up ash tray/grandma vibes for many after about 3 mins of the opening 😂 🤣
Are you referring to the original? The Intense is a lot better imo
Please suggest a perfume very much similar to the Creed's Original Vetiver or a clone of it
Imo anything you think you’ll like that’s under 40 dollars in worth the risk, at least that’s my blind buying rule
Bleu Electrique is absolutely awful. Smells nothing like the original.....
Nice list but D&G The One Edt is way more versatile and not that weak performer.
I would really love to try out your fragrances but unfortunately it doesn't ship to Italy...😭
No way this guy j compared the Tom ford to the master DC the one. 🤦♂️
Great idea. Excellent video.
Cdim is a compliment getter a girl in my class complimented me in lesson and i have not really ever spoke to her before she asked if it was dior sauvage lmao
Your videos are so great bro, thanks for making them and keep it up!
Thank you Blake 😊
Got it as soon as I got the email!!
Dior sauvage is very heavily reformulated, dont waste money guys
I recently (1month ago) got Mancera Cedrat Boise Intense after finishing my bottle of the original Cedrat which is crazy given the fact I have over 50 fragrances I finished the bottle.
Anyway, after giving the Intense version some full wearings I actually believe the normal version is more intense than the new one or maybe it is my skin.
The intense version basically does not project at all from my skin and after 6 hours is barely detectable as a skin scent. My brother has a bottle from the new batches of the normal Cedrat Boisse and I believe it is still a better choice.
Just my opinion dont grill me.
What batch year do you have of the original???
I have the same opinion. The intense version has no projection at all and lasts barely 4 hours. Shame these frag influencers are promoting it so much
@@jaybishop8068 I am not sure . I will have to ask my brother. The bottle that I used to have and finished was older batch with the screw on cap but my brother has the new one with the magnetic cap.
I like the original better because it's more versatile. While I'd feel comfortable wearing Cedrat Boise in every season, I wouldn't wear the intense version in summer. It's just too much.
@@jimlittle5769 I still don’t understand how the intense cb can be cloying in the summer. Sure there’s a vanilla base, but it’s still fresh citrusy all the way through
Mancera Intense or Dolce Gabanna the one which one is the best?❓?
Regional or outback Australia = limited opportunities to sniff
I bought the azzaro the most wanted but I don’t know man doesn’t really last that long I get 2-4 hours
Most people I know don’t even know don’t even think about their fragrances let alone know what Savage is
I’ve only ever recognized a scent once and it was Dior savauge lol
Mancera cedrat boise is NOT SAFE BLIND BUY ! It is very strong fragrance and I cannot imagine to wear this fragrance. It is the worse fragrance I ever worn. It is somehing like the very old citrus. So please don´t tell to people Mancera cedrat boise is Safe buy because it´s not ! My friends agree with me. They absolutely hate this fragrance.
I said the Intense not the original
Alexandria Fragrances l'immensity is absolutely fire 🔥 try that one out
Blind buying is a bad idea but I am still tempted to do it…But this is what I know. Everybody loves Amouage Reflection, I blind bought its clone (Alexandria’s The Runway) it burns my sinuses. I assume its because its a clone the original must be smoother, I am still tempted to blind buy Reflection, but finally decide to get a sample… thank goodness I did that, it burns in the same way. Its a shame, I really wanted to like this one, but one sniff and my sinuses are shot for a day. For my clone and sample I spent less than 50 bucks… way better than buying a full bottle of reflection.
Now I am considering Vibrato… maybe I should get black panther instead?
Hi there Omar. I just got into the fragrance community last yr because of your channel and I hope you can recommend something new for my collection. Currently I have Xerjoff Naxos, Creed Aventus, PDM Layton, Tom Ford Oud Wood, TF Ombre leather, TF Tuscan Leather and the Roja Elysium. I like all these fragrances and I am looking for a niche/designer fragrance that smells different but not too "out there". Any possible recommendations ? As you can see I have a lot of fresh scents, two leather scents and a unique sweet scent with Naxos. Thank you and more power to your channel Omar.
Is it true dolce and gabana the one has garbage performance?
Have you tried primera perfumes pirates? really interesting in my opinion.
I blind bought Sauvage Parfum...and because that mistake wasn't enough, I bought the EDP. Gave both away. Sauvage ELIXIR though, that's a homerun. I overwhelmingly prefer Cedrat Boise to Sauvage EDT, EDP and Parfum.
I hate Versace Eros tbh idk how people wear it.