10 Niche Fragrances Every Man Needs In His Wardrobe (2024)

[@TorianoCouture]

I'm new to the fragrance "obsession" ....like 3 months in, and already I've decided to move away from anything that isn't from a niche brand. For a little bit more I can buy a higher quality, deeper and more robust and unique fragrance. Thanks for your videos JC

[@Humblepie1234]

How many fragrances do you have at 3 months in? Definitely should go for quality over quantity.

[@TorianoCouture]

I’m at 18. I started with some decent designer fragrances, then got two clones. I was sort of happy with what I had until I got Amouage Interlude Black Iris… changed everything. Then PDM Layton .. couple of Xerjoff’s and there really isn’t any reason to ever buy anything less. So I’ll probably just buy one or two bottles per year, but they’ll be quality buys.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I hope you continue to acquire what you love!

[@victoralhilali3893]

​@@TorianoCoutureone or two bottles a year.. I don't know about that😂 It's difficult to stop the urge of buying a new fragrance once you adapt this "obsession"

[@adampilarski7083]

@@victoralhilali3893 I’ve been buying 1-2 per year and it’s working fine. It’s easy if you just budget about $30 per month and then you only have money for 1-2 niche per year 😂

[@andrewbarrot4229]

I just picked up Pegasus Exclusif last week and I haven’t stopped wearing it, very smooth and dark

[@jqgolfer]

Pegasus exclusive is definitely a show stopper . One of my all time favorites. Haltane is also a show stopper

[@tfpp1]

I literally *JUST* smelled a bunch of PdM last weekend, and out of all of them, those are the exact two that I took home samples of.

[@brandisayre6371]

My husband and I love Gambit. I think it's a power fragrance. Business deals and suits. To me, it has a familiar DNA, but it's done better and with higher quality ingredients. Love it!

[@chesterfieldjones1055]

Great list, JC. I luv the inclusion of PdM Pegasus Exclusif. I have the OG Pegasus and luv it. The only reason I haven't tried the Exclusif is I tend to stay away from flankers if I have the OG (diversification). Maybe I am limiting myself. I need to at least give it a try. I am now intrigued.

[@skotives4802]

Pegasus is nice, but it never got the attention it deserved. Exclusif demands it.

[@SirSillageSniffington]

Another great video with some less obvious choices to explore. 🙌🏻 Great to see Peggy Ex. brought up - one of my all time faves. I first smelled it blind and it absolutely blew my mind - earthy, woody, sweet, kinda creamy, almondy, peppery but smooth… man it just kinda does it all. This video inspired me to put some on and I’m bathing in its wonderful sillage right now… 🤤 I know people give PDM flack and some call it a ‘clone house’ or a ‘designer house’ but the Exlusif line for sure smells anything but derivative, or designer.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you! I totally agree with you about the Exclusifs. They’re both knocks out of the park.

[@Keelzmoney]

If any of the frags on my wishlist are in this video...im blind buying. Thanks Justin 🙄

[@gianmarcomorati8245]

me too

[@James-xm3ex]

He would likely suggest against this! lol

[@robertfeldman2417]

Just get 5 ml of them I say

[@Keelzmoney]

@@robertfeldman2417 far too responsible. Blind buying...way more fun🤣🤣

[@boybillythebutcher4575]

He says: "Think critically". This comment:

[@MortalMan_i]

2-4 sprays of enclave is so true. I sprayed 6 times and nuked my office floor.

[@gmoney1961]

😂😂😂 3 at the most

[@jasonyoung9329]

One of my favorites! I just got my 2nd sample to hammer home my love for it and just 3 sprays was nuclear

[@abelcano3723]

I do two, then reapply 1 more in 1-2 hours and it’s golden for me. I blind bought it for $149 on aura, thinking I’d like it all right and it was a home run for me.

[@mfrekerara]

😂😂😂😂😂. Well atleast you’re not a “sissy sprayer”

[@AllenCaceres]

Eye of seven hills... sounds nuclear. Labrynth of Spices was purchased... based on your recommendation. Thanks Justin

[@thegreatalpha5602]

I just got into Niche & been doin hella good I got Creed green Irish tweed I bought & wore for ma wedding Bond No.9 Beekman place, Bond No.9 Greenwich Village Bond No. Wallstreet MFK L’ homme a la Rose & MFK Oud Parfume De Marley Althier Parfume De Marley Layton Elysium Roja Luis Vuitton Imagination Luis Vuitton Afternoon swim I been spending mad bread lately in Bloomingdale’s in Beverly Hills South Central L.A. is finally smellin good cuz of me lol big salute to you bro keep your content goin!!!!

[@78nailbomb]

Casamorati Mafisto is an awesome date fragrance. My wife loves it on me. Abit powdery. Abit casual dress up.

[@donly8408]

I really appreciate content like this. I've been looking for a guide and your video came through at the right time. I have a sample on Vertus coming tomorrow. I have the Milano by Fragrance Du Bois, which reminds me of a less floral version of Urba Pura, I really like it. Anyways, I'm going to check out Oud Blue Intense. Thank you for the information again. 👍

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you! I’m glad it’s helpful! I have Milano and it’s very nice.

[@rickykeim2005]

Hey Justin I was shopping for some Cheapies Yesterday and I watched a Video Review of Passion from Elizabeth Taylor and I was surprised to see That You were the Reviewer. They only Gave you 30 seconds to actually talk about the Fragrance but do you remember anything about making those Reviews?

[@stayfreshproductions]

I definitely remember doing that. I’ve done a lot of videos for them. Passion was pleasant to me but I think I just liked it.

[@МартинИден-с1м]

Man, you're unreal! Your charisma and knowledge are off the charts. You're absolutely killing it, keep it up

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you!

[@LE_NOMAD90]

40 Knots is a masculine scent with a slightly powdery sweet edge. Happy I nabbed me a tester for a good price. Mefisto looks really interesting to me.

[@TorianoCouture]

Same here....This last month I got three Xerjoff colognes, 40 knots for $169 100ml (Tester). $129 for 100ml Decas (Tester) and then finally Naxos for $189 full meal deal. I haven't received the last two in the mail yet, but have had 40 knots for a few weeks now. I absolutely love this scent, but either I am going nose blind or this seems to be only projecting for a few hours. I give two sprays on my neck, two chest, inside each bend of elbow and each wrist. What is your experience?

[@LE_NOMAD90]

@@TorianoCouture Funny I just purchased Naxos as well. As for 40 Knots. I wore it maybe 2/3 times. It lasts but doesn't scream off my skin. Unless I'm wrong I think it needs to be sprayed a few times and sit a while. I tested before bed and could still smell it in the morning. Faintly but it was still there.

[@TorianoCouture]

@@LE_NOMAD90 there was a big sale on one of the bigger online discounters (JS) and so I figured it was time to dive into the niche waters. I asked my gf a bit after I stopped noticing it and she said it was faint, but present. I'll take that. Anyways, best wishes with it all and I got a feeling we're both gonna dig that Naxos.

[@andreapower3649]

Where do you bought the stuff?​@@TorianoCouture

[@PABLOVENDEPERFUMES]

Thanks Sr. I Got Layton and Herod. Next by PDM will be Pegasus E. Gracias

[@ghost.hardware4931]

Pegasus Exclusif is a favorite in my collection. The airy sweetness of vanilla layered with the darkness of the oud makes for an incredibly addicting scent.

[@josephbaggettjr3493]

That Franck Boclet bottle is beautiful!

[@abolajiakilo9356]

I blame you for the hype on Vertus Vanilla Oud 🙌🙌and you are spot on 👌✨it is sooooo good!!! Got a bottle after TLTG talked about his experience when you wore it lol It is my go to ''sophisticated cool evening'' scent, especially when I want to ''smell like money''

[@stayfreshproductions]

Haha nice! I’m glad you dig it!

[@dahnyul]

I love PDM Pegasus exclusif. It's such a cool take on the original way more mystery and allure. Spicy and Woody but still sweet and smooth. It's awesome! I want to get my nose on the Alghabra one as well. Thanks as always for your insight! 🙂

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephen566]

Just got a sample Eyes of seven Hills absolutely gorgeous fragrance way better than side effect.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Totally agree!

[@matthewmcqueen8289]

I got a sample of gambit and my initial impression was that it was a very masculine spicy slightly sweet fragrance that has some versatility. I wore it a couple times and I can definitely understand what you mean by savage elixir vibe. (Savage elixir s was my favorite fall/winter frag) Ended up buying a bigger decant to wear a few more times and I just purchased my bottle yesterday. I plan on making it a work hard play hard scent.

[@stayfreshproductions]

It’s a good one!

[@edia1737]

My personal show stopper is opera, such a complex scent that throws off everyone who dont know it!

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

I agree Mefisto is so refreshing on warm a day. 40 Knots is awesome too, but personally I prefer the similar Ambre Nuit by Dior. Then we get to Enclave, which is just phenomenal as usual from Amouage. Enclave is easy to wear & very versatile, yet still has that famed uniqueness from the brand.

[@terryhollifield9343]

A great list, Justin! One recommendation I'd recommend for warm daytime is Jovoy 21 Conduit St. To me, it's in the same lane as Roja Burlington, but maybe even... dare I say... a smidge better.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Need to try it! Thanks Terry!

[@mianmanzoor9063]

Your bottles are so clean

[@skotives4802]

Pegasus exclusif is my favorite. Year round. Casual. One more spray than necessary. Love it.

[@edgardozara97]

Thank you for recommending Vanilla Oud which is currently my favorite Oud + Other note scent as the Vanilla which is probably the note which is easiest to like offsets the harshness of Oud WHILE the darkness of Oud keeps the cloying sweet side of Vanilla. Perfect counterbalance to polar opposite notes in a bottle that is perfectly blended. I also would suggest this for those wanting to dive into oud but is afraid as id say this is the perfect way to try the note. Thank you JC for Vanilla Oud and this video as well

[@stayfreshproductions]

I’m so happy you enjoy it as much as I do!

[@ryananderson1887]

Gambit is definitely my favorite by Mind Games out of both the Artisanal and Soulmates collection. Mefisto is an absolute love from Casamoratti under Xerjoff... but I am struggling to decide on a FB between that and Fiero. For me I love side effect for a club or bar, but for Date Cool I love the new Narcotic Delight. (Combining the two is insanity). Cool sophisticated Halfeti is really getting a big love from me. I like Carlisle more as a showstopper from PDM. Even Haltane

[@MCookston]

I have a sample of xerjoff 40 knots on the way along with a bunch of others but i cant wait to try it out.

[@MCookston]

Also have a sample of eye of seven hills on the way lol can't wait!!

[@westonaggen8980]

Yep I knew gambit was going to be on here and the first time I smelled it I thought “that’s sexy” lol

[@ballack1884]

Ok, time to get Enclave. Was looking at prices last night. This is a sign that I should get it

[@stayfreshproductions]

Definitely try it first. It’s a little polarizing for a reason

[@brian_db]

What I like about these videos is that it helps new people identify what is a niche and designer cologne

[@stayfreshproductions]

🙏🏾

[@yokk5369]

Love this Justin! Thank you ❤

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you!

[@angelok7170]

Love these videos bro

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you

[@garthwright6308]

Eye of Seven Hills sounds extremely interesting! I have to agree, Initio Side Effect is missing something. It smells good, but it's uninspiring.

[@jts4248]

Love pegasus exclusif and pegasus. I like the original better. Initio side effect is so dam good 👍

[@steveb8269]

Enclave is a belter...so glad I listened to your recommendation...

[@stayfreshproductions]

👌🏾👌🏾

[@excelexe9421]

Would you suggest a clubbing fragrance for gigging at calmer clubs or more of a laid-back late night scent. Loved foundations btw!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! My date night or sophisticated evening recommendations are always perfect for that type of atmosphere.

[@jts4248]

Love pegasus and exclusif

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video with some great choices in there and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day

[@johnp3971]

So, I have this mental roadblock that is... I'm strangely afraid to wear expensive niche fragrances for my everyday job which is painting/construction. For some reason I feel like it's a waste... crawling around on the floor, making messes, not making any significant memories or anything... but yet I want to wear niche instead of designer even if it's associated with nothing special. So, maybe a future video along the lines of "workhorse niche fragrances" or something like that? Fragrance suggestions are often for the white collar context. So, would be fun to hear niche ideas for blue collar work... maybe "throw away niche", or "beater niche" type fragrances. I know it sounds crazy but if there's anyone that might understand what I'm trying to say... it's you.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Interesting predicament. But I understand! I’ll consider this.

[@angelkaye1982]

I remember you liking Tonkazure by Gallagher Fragrances a while ago. Whar category would that perfume go? Have you explored more from the brand?

[@stayfreshproductions]

I have many from the brand! I might put it in the casual day cool or date night warm!

[@angelkaye1982]

@@stayfreshproductions oh, excellent! I have been weighing it carefully for a while. Definitely adding Tonkazure to my wishlist then! I look forward to learning more about your categorization of Gallagher Fragrances. I have the discovery set, and have been enjoying it immensely... And yes, I eventually fell asleep that 2am dawn, hehe!

[@adrianherrera4773]

Hey Justin I just ordered vanilla oud last week ! But if I were to blind buy this or Gris Charnel which one would you have recommended? I tried to ask other reviewers but no reply so I went with one I know I’d like because of vanilla and oud

[@HeavenlyDemon592]

Gris charnel is a decent blind buy, think of it like a niche La nuit d lhomme, I'd rec the extrait over the original....i wanna blind buy vanilla oud too....buy looking for a better deal

[@adrianherrera4773]

@@HeavenlyDemon592 thanks for sharing your insight! I like that idea of it being a niche version of la nuit de l’homme! I don’t have la nuit de l’homme but I’ll have to try it again!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Hey Adrian. It sounds like you’ve already blind bought Vanilla Oud 😅 so if you’re wondering about Gris Charnel, I’d get a sample. It’s quite different from Vanilla Oud so I wouldn’t compare them. It’s a fairly unique scent, very unisex.

[@adrianherrera4773]

@@stayfreshproductions ok thank you! Im going to go ahead and try a sample of Gris Charnel ! I appreciate your feedback!

[@josephirias]

Great video, Justin! Do you own any Louis Vuitton fragrances? If not, do you have your eyes on any?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Not yet! I enjoy a few of them, but no loves yet.

[@josephirias]

@@stayfreshproductions hope to see a review one day! Keep up the great work!

[@matthewmcqueen8289]

Gambit smells very serious, very masculine. Great smelling fragrances but definitely needs to be dressed up.

[@nfornoura]

If we wear anything with oud over here in the Middle East in the summer.. we would be considered certifiably crazy 😂 but keep in mind that where I’m from, we hit 64 degrees celsius (148 f) so that’s a summer migraine waiting to happen. I feel like something along the lines of Silver Mountain Water would be more appropriate for all seasons.

[@stayfreshproductions]

That is so hot!! I understand

[@sarahglen1140]

I need to get my nose on the Alghabra fragrances. They sound so good.

[@PharaohLawLess1]

Stay Fresh Productions Baby!!!

[@HollerAtcherBoi]

Justin, this is a fantastic list. Question for you: my uncle is in his late 60’s, is an extremely wealthy retired business owner and lives in Los Angeles. He enjoys nice things and budget isn’t a factor. He’s somewhat extroverted and enjoys hosting social gatherings and parties. Just got remarried to a blonde ex playboy playmate LOL you get the picture… Which houses would you suggest he look into?

[@vergilxii988]

I would go for Cool Water

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you. Here’s the houses I’d recommend did your uncle: Roja Parfums, Houbigant, and Kilian.

[@HollerAtcherBoi]

@@stayfreshproductions Thank you, sir! I also had Roja in mind for him. Never heard of Houbigant. Excited to look into them. I really appreciate it 🙏

[@HollerAtcherBoi]

@@vergilxii988 ehh, while that is an old school banger- it’s also cheap and common. I’m sure he’d wear it casually- but I’m looking for something to recommend him for nicer occasions.

[@masaiwhite5933]

Houbigant fougere royale will hit the spot for the older playboy.

[@titopina1]

Love the category break down.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you

[@peterkorbulak7598]

Ma Man Justin Is On Fire 🔥 Lately! Excellent collection Indeed ❤ Super Curious About Alghabra Now 😎 Let's Help Justin To Reach 100K Mark Guys! Our Morgan Freeman Of FraG World Definitely Deserves It ❤

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Peter!

[@DDDD-rr6uo]

Do you think Enclave would work for date?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Yes, but not one of the first few dates, and I wouldn’t spray more than twice.

[@jts4248]

Hey man love narcotic delight! Try it out man

[@stayfreshproductions]

Cool!

[@aromafromheaven]

Great list

[@Rico200105]

So I just started exploring Amouage. Bought some samples and while I had high hopes for Enclave the wife is absolutely repulsed by it and says it smells like boudreaux butt paste 😂 😂 😂 can't say I have ever smelled that but here we are 😂. It's worth noting that she loved Search and while I haven't bought search yet I did buy Honour and Interlude.

[@stayfreshproductions]

They can definitely be polarizing!

[@YouNoob269]

I have a sample of franck boclet tobacco, it's real nice but it straight up smells like a honey pie to me and my brother. Not sure i wanna smell like cake lol

[@stayfreshproductions]

Lol

[@arturro666]

What do you think about wearing fragrance to sleep, bed. Is it a mental illness?

[@vernontaxwell]

😂😂😂😂

[@bmoneybby]

Let me check... Yep

[@stayfreshproductions]

Lol, not a mental illness. But definitely something the average person would scratch their head at. Do your thing!

[@-dy9pc]

Lol that's my wife she wears fragrances before sleeping 😂😂😂😂

[@TyroneNorthcutt]

You ever check out Laudano Nero from Tiziana Terenza? Thoughts?

[@stayfreshproductions]

It’s been a few years, but I liked it from my decant.

[@bradpeterson5299]

Many of these I love. Some I have yet to experience. I agree that Pegasus exclusive is a show stopper. I dislike the original Pegasus so much.

[@dwyonhunter7077]

Great choices!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks!

[@ogeenext]

I love the og pegasus.

[@brandonl6626]

Eye of Seven Hills....I did get a sample and it was far too sweet for me, and maybe what bothered me was that the sweetness leans feminine to my nose. Vertus Vanilla Oud is beautiful. Profound unisex scent. Pegasus Exclusif.... doesn't convince up close but it is so gorgeously balanced in the air.

[@jerisjeris5965]

since you like enclave, do you like mint chocolate chip ice cream?

[@stayfreshproductions]

I do

[@DeflatingAtheism]

Still waiting for you and Fragrance Apprentice to collab on a “Top Ten Panty Dropper Fragrances For Work” video.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Lol

[@SamWayne85]

Bro hearing you say the fragrance du bois name gets me everytime 😂.

[@rano2613]

I not even lisen just blind buy all of them counting on atomic performance, panting droping and COMPLIMENTSSSSSSSSS

[@rano2613]

But for real: that Oud Bleu Intense looks intresting

[@matrcr681]

Has anybody in the EU had any good experiences with maxaroma?

[@antoniowright5933]

Pegasus Exclusif💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@perseo828]

Mefisto original fan here‼️...

[@bennypajoo]

Kilian angels share?

[@stayfreshproductions]

It’s very good

[@iSpritz]

Now, I need to reconsider selling my Mefisto

[@stayfreshproductions]

Make sure you love it. If you don’t, it’s ok

[@iSpritz]

Thank you for replying. I like the fresh vibe it has. It’s fresher than Dylan Blue and BDC, but I prefer the performance of those two. Mefisto may be something I need to spray a couple extra times and trust people will smell it

[@ballack1884]

@@iSpritz do you smell it? I love Mefisto. Was good in the Florida heat last month. It's solid. Haven't worn Armaf Sillage since getting it

[@caoslikewhoa]

Side effect ? Really? I don’t think EOSH smells alike… different sniffer I use side effect when it’s time to get down!! Because that ecstasy note drives her crazy.. EOSH doesn’t do the same thing it’s a different animal…. But I do agree a one spray on your inside of your arm will do it

[@vergilxii988]

Where is the new H24?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Haven’t tried it yet

[@shadmanislam6380]

🙌

[@josephbaggettjr3493]

To afford these fragrances, you need to live in a sophisti-gated community!🎉😂

[@stayfreshproductions]

🤭

[@stephensmith3867]

To my nose, all PDMs are sweet scents.

[@WilliamMiller-nr5gb]

Next channel: "The Existential Hornist!" 😉👍

[@DouglasRoberto_]

I just don't understand how anyone could like 40 knots 😅

[@John_O_Connor]

Most of the perfumes are not even available where normal people live 😳

[@chadden24]

Hopefully these are your honest opinions and not paid thoughts.

[@stayfreshproductions]

It’s up to you to decide what you hear.

[@ballack1884]

That ain't JC and has never been. Weird that you're coming from that angle from the jump

[@waynethompson8207]

The lies you tell . For the price they want for a Niche fragrance I will never need any of them. I'll be buying a Designer fragrance until death do us part. And get the same results.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Sounds like you may not have listened to what I said in the intro.

[@bwinms1]

shhh...don't tell everyone about PDM PEx

[@zankiohex]

If everyone had them, they wouldn't be very niche..

[@stayfreshproductions]

Don’t read into it too literally

[@faridbang6168]

40 knots is zero freshness, its a heavy sweet honey scent

[@stayfreshproductions]

I get freshness, as well as others. But you’re not wrong if you don’t

[@marcomonaldi9058]

Guys I love fragrances just like you all! We are practically brothers… pls send me 500€

[@vernontaxwell]

😅