10 FRAGRANCES EVERY MAN SHOULD SMELL | THE BASICS PART 1

[@AyAy008]

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[@Ben-jq3ov]

Salute

[@alexalvarez6809]

Doing the Lords work.

[@TypicallyUniqueOfficial]

THANK YOU

[@RyVySe97]

I wish he do this to all his videos like Jeremy. I mean he still get views too

[@9EricCN3]

Your sweater looks like John Varvatos Artisan lol

[@HamuelTheGrey]

9eCn3 LOL just got a sample the other day so true

[@jodee8831]

Haha that's a funny observation

[@pasfaishalhaniq]

Loll

[@PerfectlyFreedom]

Ashton is like that particular beast mode fragrance that may not have immense projection like Jeremy who fills up a community, but instead gets that super long lasting longevity that make you wanna watch his videos on and on without getting bored of.

[@leetaipe]

Funny thing, Fahrenheit actually got me into fragrance game. Still cant get enough of this scent. It smells really nice, well blended flower notes with woody and leathery base, very soft, warm and comforting scent for me. I truely dont understand how this can smell harsh to anyone.

[@curbycopas4761]

That is a awesome FRAGRANCE that one is BEASTMODE

[@fernandough007]

Ash, is the best fragrance channel in youtube

[@EvolutionOfMan]

He's really great. You should also check out Robes08. He's been on KZbin since 2008. Outstanding content!

[@Ophius]

I love this idea. We always say "go out and sniff fragrances to see what you like", but there are so many fragrances out there, with a million Issey Miyake and JPG flankers, so it's hard to sieve through to get to the "essentials".

[@TheGreektrojan]

Agreed. Its nice to have a guide for people to smell all of the "genres" so to speak, to figure out what they like and then they can dive deep to find the particular fragrance in that 'genre' that they like.

[@Yimster98]

Always happy to see Ash mention Fahrenheit. I treasure my vintage bottle of it, and I'm looking forward to wearing it this winter. Watching this vid brings back my fragrance history: Started with Brut, then Drakkar Noir, followed by Polo Green, Fahrenheit, Egoiste and Polo Blue. My current collection is Fahrenheit, Prada L'Homme and Bleu de Chanel EDP, followed by several samples of different designers and some niche. Have a wonderful holiday!

[@danielerazo6947]

Fahrenheit is a legend at this point. My stock right now is Sauvage, Light Blue Intense, Polo Blue Sport, Club de Noit Intense Man, Hugo Boss Bottled Tonic, Azzaro Pour Homme, Perry Ellis Aqua Extreme and soon I'll get Individuel from Mont Blanc

[@mikegallegos8532]

Crazy - I followed that same path and it just sort of snowballed

[@blankmandastankman]

How old is your bottle of Fahrenheit?

[@Yimster98]

@@blankmandastankman From 1996, which was my third bottle of Fahrenheit (1989 and 1992 prior to that). One day I should spray a new bottle and mine to find the differences.

[@simak2391]

My friend flew here yesterday and he bought me a bottle of Prada L'Homme from the duty free store. It was a blind buy, I'm gonna get it tomorrow and I'm really excited. It will be my seventh bottle, started collecting in January.

[@bigz900]

Fahrenheit still works... my dad bought me my first bottle when I was about 16.. girls still compliment it! Awesome stuff!

[@RonCarney]

Fahrenheit is fire. The parfum is amazing too.

[@HDmanzano1995]

I love it. I feel like people either love it or absolutely hate it. Stuff is absolutely 🔥. Smells way better on skin than in a tester imo.

[@Hosenanzugtasche]

I absolutely think you should do more series. There's a whole lot of people who can throw lists around and make recommendations, but you know a lot and have a lot of standing with fragheads, use that to stand out!

[@UnknownChap]

They should smell every batch of aventus, so when the inevitably get into an argument about it they'll be well informed 😂

[@maverick003a]

Ok Ashton I'm fairly new to the fragrance world (about 8 months) have several designer and niche fragrances. My question is you and all the other reviewers talk about the notes of a fragrance as in ambroxan vetiver patchouli etc etc etc. Where or how can a person go or do to actually smell what those individual notes smell like by themselves. I think that would definitely help a lot of beginners like myself.

[@RayMaldonado747]

maverick003a Agreed!

[@salgeno2849]

you can look Ebay for fragrance oils in those individual notes. a lot of people get their understanding from Fragrances they owned or tested. like terre d'hermes gave me the experience with vetiver. JPG Ultra Male gave me the Pear note. Sauvage gave the experience with ambroxan. after a while you well pick up these individual notes in other colognes from scent memory.Even with notes that am very accustomed with, perfumers can take those notes and mix them into something extremely unique. bringing up notes is just how youtubers try to convey a scent to you in verbal form.

[@maverick003a]

@@salgeno2849 thank you.

[@raulsaavedra709]

@@salgeno2849 I would do that only for the synthetic things, or the very rare or fancy natural things that one doesn't come across so easily (eg. oud, some herbs), but fruits and woods and nuts I would just start checking out the real items carefully. Which is what I've done for a few years now :) For example, just buy some real nutmeg or rosemary or cardamom or pepermint. I've always thought those on their very own could be wearable perfumes themselves, each of them is amazing and smell so wonderful on their own. Same applies to so many things out there of course: cedar, sandalwood, lavender, gardenias, etc. etc.

[@maverick003a]

@@raulsaavedra709 thank you Raul, it appears simplicity has evaded me on several of the scents that are just around the house and kitchen. Great ideas, again thank you!

[@victorashul]

about ADG by Armani : I never bought it, but I have almost 100ml just out of samples stores gave to me when buying other stuff :))

[@curtisvislocky908]

Azzaro Pour Homme was my go to scent when I was in my twenties. One of the biggest compliment getter I owned.. Women would come up to me and say ‘what are you wearing” Don’t understand they Barber Shop comment. Probably, cause I haven’t been to a barber shop or salon in years. My wife cuts and styles my hair. Ashton, I appreciate your other video on the newer fragrances. You’ve help me round out my collection.

[@Chris6815]

I never had Aqua Di Gio until very recently. Think that it smells great.

[@Harrock]

I still love CK one ... i like to wear it when i go to bed ...

[@breal6718]

Farenhiet one of my ultimate faves. Its AMAZING It makes me feel potent... Its a beauty. Gives me nostalgia aswel..... When i smell it it takes me back to then1st time i smelt it (sneakin my big brothers room an sprayin.) My big bro wore JPG and Dior Faremhiet and they my lifetime signatures. Ill love Farenhiet and JPG and will wear till the grave

[@jasonpohle369]

I used to bathe in CKbe back in the 90’s and loved it so much

[@ersturdevant2831]

Same .

[@mwpahl38]

Where was this when I needed it in the beginning!?! Thanks Ash, great tutorial : )

[@salgeno2849]

Polo Blue was released in 2003 and was mega hit. started the aquatic blue market. just ignored on KZbin for the most part

[@Farfignewton29]

I love the one - grey. It’s an amazing fall scent IMO.

[@jurecuk3334]

Great idea for a series. Would love to also see lists like this but about specific notes. Leather, tobacco, vetiver... Love all the content btw

[@mdcoker]

I still have 2 bottles of the original acqua di gio, one of my favorite of all time

[@bradley163]

Fahrenheit was the 2nd fragrance I bought in my middle school days. Understandably got few compliments, but in college, everything changed. I bought it in 2001, kept the bottle until 2012. It's what got me my wife! I still buy it. It's one of those crazy, stands the test of time fragrances.

[@Juiceman-fz6pm]

Another great cheap option for people that wants to have a beginner vetiver is “Encre Noire Sport”. It’s niche quality for around $25 it’s great for summer because of the bergamot.

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great list and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day

[@SlickD217]

Boxer dropper!!! 😂 I’ve never heard that before..👈😂 love your channel man..

[@NPRGAdmin]

LOVE the hoodie!!!!

[@banzaiburger9589]

A great topic, especially for those new to the “game” who are watching KZbin videos and being enticed by whatever the latest niche du jour is. They really oughta be grounded by the classics and basics first.

[@osrblends7799]

I always feel like buying JPG ‘’le male’’ but Im always hesitant because of how much people have smelled it and wore it, and how old it is. I also own ultra male but idk what do yall think?

[@Mrmadrma]

Ultra male is great fragnance Sick performance and really loud.

[@MD-ny1rv]

I still like le male. If I don't get it for Xmas, I'll buy a bottle.

[@osrblends7799]

Me too

[@jcbanbury]

Gosh le male is SO old! I could never bring myself to wear it again ;)

[@ferbeybill]

Nailed it...nicely done! Great call on the three vetiver choices...all classics.

[@yeahh8402]

Tom Ford Black Orchid. That smells like paradise.

[@jhulgan85]

It smells like my grandmother.

[@yeahh8402]

@@jhulgan85 I love your grandmother

[@ethancj5072]

Joshua Hulgan Is your grandmother single?

[@Sentry719]

I can't understand the hype around Aventus. I got a sample from the Creed boutique and it smelled like car exhaust with slight fruity notes. Wore it to a party and got no compliments with it either.

[@algray9966]

Sentry719 agreed

[@Guinea54]

yes Fahrenheit made the list.. Super masculine and timeless in my opinion.

[@TalkingIsh100]

Can we get a top 10 list of softer fragrances with descent longevity for us men that don't like to wear fragrances that punch ppl in the face??? I fell for the 1 Million hype a couple years ago and made a blind buy and found out it's not my cup of tea. I like sweeter scents but it's just waay too strong in my opinion.

[@BNOVA]

This video is spot on. Looking forward to part 2.

[@amrmagdy6768]

Great list I should really check out Dior Fahrenheit .... Have you tried Mancera black gold? What do you think about it?

[@victorashul]

hey! about vetiver fragrances: what about Encre Noire?!?!

[@ajanaya8055]

Bane: That comes later.

[@Ben-jq3ov]

Found it for 15 quid on notino

[@moroi01]

I'm Romanian, and based in Ash advice i bought Encre Noire. Definetly not a blind buy, definetly not for all, predominant note that I feel is ink. Very dark, very "ghotic" and I started with my nationality for a reason. If Dracula would wear a fragrance, 100% would be Encre Noire. Very dark, particular "inky" fragrance, i don't feel any vetiver tho. For me doesn't perform too well, but for others i heard it does.

[@victorashul]

@@moroi01 eu am avut Encre Noire cand abia aparuse.. acum mi se pare mai relevant versiunea A l'Extreme.. dar, intr'adevar, tb sa iti placa parfumurile intunecate si excentrice pt a'l aprecia

[@JJ-si4qh]

Encre noire seems too complex

[@caragon2]

For sure another one to add to the Beginners must smell list is Mugler’s Cologne to represent the “Freshie” genre.

[@MiamiSammy]

First barber shop scent I smelled was recently and it was “at the barbers” by MMM I actually really liked it I’ll have to check out the ones you brought up

[@GALLEN-vf7uy]

Keep putting off getting that MMM discovery set....

[@MiamiSammy]

10GALLEN81 jazz club, BTF, Whispers and barber are all great I def recommend trying

[@GALLEN-vf7uy]

@@MiamiSammy To your nose, Is BTF unisex ? Some people say yes others say no. ( not a unisex fan )

[@MiamiSammy]

10GALLEN81 I say no I think it’s quite masculine but I would say MOST people think it’s unisex

[@GALLEN-vf7uy]

@@MiamiSammy thanks

[@TTVTravel777]

I have a few Dolce Gabbana. Light blue intense, the one eau de toilette, the regular dolce gabbana pour homme. I just bought the one grey bc I heard it was fresh. Its only fresh in the opening notes, than on the skin smells horrible. I regret my purchase.

[@TheSoulchilde]

Can you do a video on what you should start building towards for a Spring collection?

[@ardenpowers7730]

Great list of recommendations ! Thanks for sharing . . .

[@jsull6430]

When I first bought Fahrenheit I really liked the smell, however after a few wearings it gave me severe headaches. The only cologne or perfume that has ever done that to me. I had to throw it out.

[@Sammythakidd]

Should I get YSL la nuit de l‘homme, Prada l‘homme, Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme or Dior Sauvage (probably not bc it‘s too common) 🤔 appreciate your tips

[@surajdave545]

Get decants of them all and see what you like the most

[@davids.6465]

Who cares if Sauvage is too common. When you try it, you will know why people love it.

[@seifsamara7545]

Chanel 💪🏽💪🏽

[@josephwilliams5304]

Allure homme sport eau extreme... Those are all nice but the Chanel is the most versatile in my mind.

[@divjot13]

Sauvage is garbage literally...please don't waste ur money on that water

[@davidmontes2525]

I live in Texas and I have dg the one and people down here don’t really like fragrances that smell dark and winter like so I don’t really use it as a date fragrance is there other date fragrances you recommend?

[@jdaniels4898]

Hmm...thats what generally makes date frag. Being a bit dark and intimate, because those more suited for evening time. Not too loud, not too bright. Classy. Somewhat woody, bit smokey and sweet, in my understanding. Tom Ford Noir Extreme comes to my mind when thinking of date frag. Dior Homme Intense is decent fragrance for almost every occasion, date too.

[@LEEKING2005]

I think you have to figure it out personally, cause the smell work best if it suit your personality, skin chemistry, appearance, image etc. Find something to compensate your weakness. If you're a very masculine person try something sweet, if you're very aggressive lifestyles find something subtle etc. I personally like 1 million complexity and Luna Ross's carbon layered with invictus legend. Just stick with something you think can compensate your weakness and the one you like the best, being unapologetic and ignore others opinion. If all things gone wrong, you'd still understand your weakness and yourself better so it's a win win situation.

[@Harrock]

CK one is save for the beginning (clean and soapy ) ... cool water also (fresh and aquatic) . If you want more attention and power use Cool Water intense . If you want More spice and depth use Dior sauvage . More Sweetness ? use Joop Homme or JPG . If you want a more floral Ck one use Issy Maeky pour homme (don’t know how to pronounce it) it literally smells like a Flower shop ...

[@jingledubz3989]

Great list, I agree with all of them, even though I’m not a big fan of Aventus! However, I understand why it’s on this list. That fragrance gets discussed (and cloned) moreso than any other. 💪👍

[@Igotthatjizz]

What do you think about Comme des Garcons Blackpepper? I mean the Name says everything but i like it very much. Its simple Long lasting and unisex but i think its more on the Mens Side

[@mickeyscents9094]

My top 15 scents 1-Bvlgari - Man in black 2-D&G -The one 3-Vector and ralf -Spicebomb extreme 4-Armani-Stronger with you 5-Dior Sauvage 6-versace Eros 7-Tom Ford- Noir extreme 8-Tom Ford -Tobacco vanille 9-Davidoff -leather blend 10-Carolina hererra -212 VIP 11 -ultra male 12-le male 13-YSL :l'homme 14-Carolina hererra: CH man prive' 15-Dunhill : Icon

[@jennybrodrig]

I got CK One this year. I love it.

[@wgozoria7464]

Ash if you have smell "Vetiver de Puig" can you please tell me what smell similar to it, that was my late father signature scent.

[@charlesgerman2243]

Thanks! Looking forward to part 2.

[@AbCDef-zs6uj]

Cool Water should have been in there, imo

[@augustolegal]

Amazing video idea Ashton

[@thewafflez_73]

What a brilliant idea, thank you for the education!!!

[@josuei2009]

Hello Ashton, thank you for your videos. Would you make a video of your 10 personnal favorites fragrances (mix niche and designer). Thank you.

[@latchmansingh8443]

A friend of mine sent me a small bottle of Clive Christian cologne. Have you ever reviewed this house?

[@olovjohansson4835]

Dont know if it has to do with my skin, but for me the one (edp) easily lasts the whole day and projects strongly. Maybe its not subject to nose blindness?

[@Fischer01]

Don't forget about Guerlain Habit Rouge

[@MrRainierSalu]

ck one was literally my very 1st fragrance

[@LVbibby]

Great video thanks for sharing.

[@kevingunawan4802]

I Like The JPG Le Male & Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio than Creed Aventus!!

[@osrblends7799]

How long does Le Male last on your skin and how long does it project

[@zsb707]

Both are nice, but Aventus is amazing.

[@iwrin]

Would u consider ADG Profumo a blue fragrance?

[@ynoter]

almost. but i think its more 'darker' and more serious.

[@danebengeschissen]

Nooo def not. Its more aquatic but dark at the same time. Its waay more special than a regular blue fragrance

[@gnarf250]

Umm. No.

[@dazzac74]

No it has woody notes and incense Profondo is a blue scent hence the blue bottle

[@techinallday8926]

A*men should have been on your list. My first wift of a vétiver fragrance was un jardin après la mousson by Hèrmes and it was pure love. This is a great series idea. Thank you Ashton!

[@TooSwole01]

Very cool idea...I can't wait for the next one!

[@botrytis_cinerea]

Rive Gauche is sadly discontinued. The square bottles are no longer available either.

[@SSx90]

Ck one got me more compliments from girls than aventus

It is quite known that men prefer Aventus than women.

[@kiasman0114]

@ it seems to be pretty accurate. My wife is not a fan at all and never received a compliment from a woman wearing it. Glad I only had a decant.

[@yungeffen6173]

CK One is such a nice freshie don't sleep

[@CesarSanchez-nu3eo]

NTH THN ive smelled aventus , it aint even all that

[@merope100]

My gf thought aventus smelled like an old man.

[@wanrusliclevical1335]

Great video ash.. 👍

[@AutoBodyEverything]

i ordered a sample vial of creed aventus and it smelled like lemon pledge. is that accurate in any way? I know the more exp the product the least likely youll get the real thing or undiluted when it comes to samplers. whats the real take on creed aventus? is it pine and bitter citrus or is it supposed to be sweet?

[@la32magicj]

Great video. Looking forward to more

[@andimatt7232]

Aventus is the same expectationwise as bodybuilding. You get into because you think you can impress girls, turns out most men will compliment you :D

[@ricardojmestre]

👌🏼

[@ProudGirlDadX2]

😆🤣😆 so true man and every guy knows it's true whether they want to admit it or not.

[@alariachi]

Great video Ashton. 🙏

[@Y123-o8t]

Try layering Dior Fahrenheit and 18.21 sweet tobacco!! (:

[@brettjackman6901]

Best layering Ive made is Armani Code Profumo 3 sprays-Gucci Guilty Absolute 1 spray over the top.Lasts 24h and would get Freddy Kruger laid.

[@jasonvegan5761]

I don't necessarily think all guys need to get their nose on Aventus. Mainly because it's overhyped and niche-priced. Maybe smell Explorer first and see if that inspires you to seek out Aventus.

[@aaBotTech]

The point is that Aventus is the original that spawned what seems like an infinite number of clones. Which also happens to be a Niche.

[@RubbelisPro]

I actually got a decant of Aventus before I decided on getting it, for about the same price as an okay clone you can get a decant of the actual Aventus without having to hold on to a 3.4 oz bottle that you might not even end up liking. Needless to say I really liked the time I spent with the Aventus decant and I ended up getting it alongside Afnan supremacy. That's just me though, not everyone is going to like it for a lot of reasons.

[@zsb707]

Montblanc Explorer is a far cry from Aventus.

[@oussochou4186]

For Dior Fahrenheit is it the EDP or EDT?

[@prkgmr]

Merry Christmas, Ashton!!!

[@yungeffen6173]

This is such a great video series idea

[@Odee7767]

You should make a niche version of this video

[@michaelsleater5865]

Did I see you show a bottle of Terre D'Hermes?

[@raulsaavedra709]

Interesting to see Terre D'Hermes together with Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver, and Guerlain's Vetiver. I could see the last two clustered together, but Terre has that raw/'strong burnt orange layer that sets it quite apart completely in my opinion, as if with a lot of character and strength, purposeful. Tom Ford to me very clean and nice smelling, though slightly "flat" or safe for my taste. And Guerlain smells somewhat similar, but with a medicinal tint to it that is very off-putting for me. It strongly reminds me of a material called "alginate" used by dentists. Not a fan of Farenheit, and JPG Le Male is too sweet/candy smelling for me. Blue de Chanel smells great, and to me Dior Sauvage EDT is slightly better.

[@Niamhdm7871]

Agreed. 👍❤

[@brenttesterman1198]

You, Sir, are out-F-ing- standing! Thank you for what you do. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful bride. Peace

[@miltonmartinez6698]

Can’t find rive gauche anywhere and kind of skeptical to buy from amazon or eBay

[@DarlingNikki2]

It's on the YSL website last time I checked

[@miltonmartinez6698]

That’s the women’s fragrance

[@mohammedanas4330]

Great list Ashton...

[@ArchonSG1]

Dior Eau Sauavage, not the 2015 ambroxen bomb, was one of best male fougere scents for its time.

[@zackrevolvex]

i started get bored by aventus smell. it make me anosmic also

[@JustMe-fo7eq]

Was YSL - Rive Gauche discontinues? I can’t find it anywhere????

[@swedishnoodles]

Great video bro!

[@michaelbeeson612]

Would you recommend Guelain Vetiver if you own Terre D'Hermes already?

[@zsb707]

No. Guerlain Vetiver is an old-school, old man smelling vetiver-überheavy fragrance, whereas TdH is a modern take on citrus & vetiver.

[@DocBizzle]

Man I love this idea for a video series!!!

[@DocBizzle]

I wonder if Maxaroma would release a sample pack of all of these called "Gents Scents Reference Pack".

[@thedudeofshaving1749]

Just spoke to yslbeauty associate and there is no exact date to when rive gauche wi be available /: is there any other fragrance that is very similar to rive gauche? I have dua invasion of the barbers/ happyland barber/ azzaro pour homme/ and sartorial by penhaligon's.

[@jamessaintolien9819]

Great list professor

[@thedudeofshaving1749]

I can't find reve gauch anywhere ! Ash is it discontinued again?

[@DarlingNikki2]

Check the YSL website; I just saw it there

[@thedudeofshaving1749]

Thanks man hope so

[@thedudeofshaving1749]

Cant find it I'm speaking t ok sales associate rite now. I've been trying to find this one but without paying that crazy premium.

[@MrRais-lp8lp]

beginner niche fragrance that value the $$$ to try (not cheap). mybe buying a decant.

[@RizkiBagaswaraPutra]

What about the classic tabac original?

[@y.bowcat7782]

CK One was the first fragrance I ever owned (well, a Designer Imposters knockoff, but still) and tbh I still really love it. unisex grandma floral freshies forever :')

[@icf1221]

You have a large variety of wardrobe 😘. Luv your reviews, complete and personal.

[@xxraverxxonxtacy]

Cool Water should have been here but most likely be in part 2.

[@xxraverxxonxtacy]

@JS 09 CW is for men, CK one is for teen boys but he included it anyway.

[@mikhailbarashkov2489]

Aventus smells exactly as zara vibrant leather, mont blanc explorer and cedrat bois mancera. The last even has more interesting notes and accords than creed. On top of all of this these 3 fragrances together are cheaper than one aventus.

[@lipstickzombie4981]

I never smelled any pineapple in Cedrat though. Thank goodness I had a tester of that when I bought Red Tobacco since it smells like mothballs on my skin 3 hours later. 🤮

[@markvon9727]

The only said thing... my old bottle of Le Male smells a million times better than the new PUIG and BPI versions. The cinnamon is so strong in the old one that it kind of tingles my skin and smells less synthetic up close. :)

[@felixfarmeynkamin3658]

nice sweater ash. keep it coming. best from berlin germany. F.