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@ginnyginiver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great content as always.
@meghancowling34792 жыл бұрын
“If I hate a fragrance, it doesn’t mean I hate you or your family.” I laughed out loud.
@markyounghouse26412 жыл бұрын
Thank you for not shying away from negative reviews. It also bolsters confidence in your positive reviews.
@Ekiboy12 жыл бұрын
I agree. Too many shill reviewers either like everything. Or simply, they never mention any fragrance that they would dislike. This destroys credibility.
@Alritealritealrite2 жыл бұрын
I love how he had to remind people that it's not personal LOL whether it's fragrance or anything else we do tend to take things personally
@kumottakun60892 жыл бұрын
Pansies 🏵️ and snowflakes ❄️ must be their favorite fragrance notes 😂
@carlgranados71062 жыл бұрын
I wish influencers would mention what they don''t like more. I don''t have to agree obviously but it makes the reviews more honest and helpful. For example I like Born in Roma Yellow Dream which you don't but that's ok and I value you view even if it doesn't match mine. Keep it up.
@zakia4842 жыл бұрын
Most influences justify their dislikes with explanations like "it didn't work for me, it's not bad by and itself." Well this is disingenuous. We can't think of ALL fragrances as nice, or blame the unsuccessful experiences on our chemistry.
@funeka6912 жыл бұрын
Hi Sebastian, it would be great if you could do a video of most hyped fragrances that you don't care for.
@ilvean31222 жыл бұрын
You're much too kind! Some of these fragrance aficionados are obnoxious as hell. When they throw their little tantrums over someone's different taste, it tells you all you need to know about them and their stinky juice. Stay honest, appreciate it!
@Ekiboy12 жыл бұрын
They are afraid to speak badly of the brands because that could affect chances of getting free bottles or paid promotions. So they are shills. You can see these "reviewers", it's like they have never even tested a bad fragrance.
@bun-n-cheese12902 жыл бұрын
Wow Ralph's club has been a hit for me. Everyone absolutely loves it. Had a lady at the drive through hold my food long enough for me to write down what I was wearing.
@BingoBangoBongoBOOM2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I specifically clicked on this video because I recently bought Ralph's Club. I ended up returning the parfum for the Eau De Parfum, but otherwise I think it's pretty great. I think Sebastian has smelled so many fragrances, he might be able to pick up on nuances that others might not. On the other hand, it might be that he needs higher end fragrances to be impressed.
@fellopiantube76072 жыл бұрын
i've had my share of bad blind buys. A) when i don't like the scent - Mont Blanc Explorer, Paco Rabanne 1 Million Lucky B) when the fragrance doesn't perform well on me - Mancera Cedrat Boise, Guerlain L'homme Ideal Cologne
@kensears50992 жыл бұрын
Was scared for a moment when I saw "Imaginary Authors" pop up in the list. But it was a different offering. You turned me on to Fox in the Flowerbed. Simply intoxicating stuff. I can't wear it, just too feminine for me, but I've made gifts of it to several ladies.
@marygracerodriguez22852 жыл бұрын
Wow! Congratulations on 190K subscribers!!! I was a subscriber when you had 126K….
@justaddlight2 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with When The Rain Stops. What a drab. The last decent releases from them were probably Matcha Meditation and Whispers in the Library. Love these kinds of vids Sebastian. Pretty much why blind buying has become an art form for me. It takes months just to make a decision, but by then, I'm pretty confident that I know what I'm getting into. So does that make it blind? 🤔 I guess not. Sorta. It does make it more rewarding though. And the collection certainly doesn't get out of hand. The worst kind of disappointment these days is probably a redundancy. Remedied by overspraying! 😄
@ThePerfumeGuy2 жыл бұрын
Yes Matcha Meditation was good for sure but Autumn Vibes and When The Rain Stops bla!!
@nonibaggyo76362 жыл бұрын
I am so hurt about the Ebony Wood being in this list....😩😩😩 I respect your opinion so much. But, I love this as a unisex fragrance. It's my favorite Zara fragrance besides Cherry Smoothie. I sometimes layer EW with amber oil for a little razzle dazzle. I absolutely love your channel. LOVE FROM ATL- NONI❤❤❤❤❤
@air9music2 жыл бұрын
The presence of Ebony Wood on the list is a grave insult to my entire clan. I'm insulted 😆 j/k, love the honesty in reviews which openly talk of the negatives!
@lizbits93392 жыл бұрын
Autumn Vibes reminds me of childhood winters in New Enlarged. I haven’t met anyone besides myself that likes it. When the Rain…meh meh meh. No more blind buys for me. I almost did one for Vacation by Vacation but thank god I didn’t because the rubber on me freakin made me ill. Thanks again for your great video. I wish i was in SF because Walnut Creek is 95 (and that’s a cool day for us).
@whitneyellison Жыл бұрын
I LOVE Autumn Vibes. It reminds me of my childhood in the Pacific Northwest. Every time I smell it I see damp playground wood chips in my mind’s eye.
@kseniiahadadi33132 жыл бұрын
Hi Sebastian! Great video! I do enjoy videos where people don't just talk about their loves, but also about their disappointments. It's pretty normal, we don't just love everything we buy, unsuccessful purchases happen!
@snakespeer29822 жыл бұрын
I love your Channel because you are an honest person .
@kadaj72692 жыл бұрын
You’re right on point with all those designers, they’re awful. Enough with the Amber wood lol, 100 fragrances that all smell the same. Code, Ralph’s Club, yuck.
@ThePerfumeGuy2 жыл бұрын
Yuck is right. I'm glad there's someone that notices this nastiness in fragrances. I'm so bored of that smell. LOL!
@DarlingNikki22 жыл бұрын
Yes, I am so over all the ambroxan/amberwood/ambrofix etc. notes in (mostly) male marketed fragrances these days! I can smell that sludge from a mile away and it's tiresome! It truly does ruin the body of so many fragrances and I don't know the rationale behind why so many perfumers use it now. I guess it's supposed to be some kind of 'catnip' for women (not me lol) but enough! I also wish these note pyramids on sites like Fragrantica would be more honest and instead of putting 'amber' put the actual aromachemical compound being used instead. I get sinus headaches from amberwood (someone on Fragrantica rightfully called it screamwood lol) and it sucks smelling it when I was expecting a more comforting, warm scent of real amber.
@gregorystanton61502 жыл бұрын
Hands down my worst blind buy was Guerlain L'homme Ideal Extrême. Pleasant enough scent, absolutely zero projection. I have to put my nose right on my skin to smell it, my husband can't smell it, no one seems to be able to smell it. It's not a super-expensive fragrance, but I've got others that cost far less and perform far better.
@l.s.82442 жыл бұрын
I blind bought Gris Charnel, and had such high expectations as I love all of the notes...but on me, it just pulls *pure* sandalwood and nothing else. I was so disappointed.
@socalrockergal37272 жыл бұрын
That gives me horrible migraines! Awful on me 😩
@KS-wh4ih2 жыл бұрын
I do enjoy When the Rain Stops really well. For me it smells really like the smell of when the rain stops when i’m on holiday. Here in the Netherlands it rains a lot, but after the rain is doesn’t smell nice. But when i’m on holiday in Switzerland of Austria and it is raining, it smells so different. And that smell after the rain stops in other countries then here in the Netherlands, thats what I got from this Replica scent. Really like it
@blogityblah2 жыл бұрын
A disappointing blind buy for me is one that is 1) highly recommended but turns out to be a skin scent on me. 2) Just reminds me of something (even a criticism that someone might have offered that I can't get out of my head) such as it smells like dirty socks or b.o. etc. I think the problem is I have been the victim of unrealistic expectations. When I go to a store I like to sample as many as I can without wearing out my welcome.
@ThePerfumeGuy2 жыл бұрын
Makes total sense! :)
@socalrockergal37272 жыл бұрын
I rarely do blind buys. I usually get a sample before buying.
@ems_h.eartnotes2 жыл бұрын
Autumn Vibes was indeed strange. It smells like a vegetal fig to me, not even an idea of the scent of crispy autumn leaves! Reminded me of Korres fig body products
@gyrlgeorge2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I bought Replicas 10 mini sample set first. I ended up buying the big bottles of Beach Walk, By the Fireplace, Jazz Club, Bubble Bath AND Whispers in the Library. Whispers in the Library was a blind fomo purchase. Also disliked Autumn Vibes and When the Rain Stops. Not sure about Coffee Break yet. You. Bought. A. $900. Blind. Buy. !! Wow😳. I don’t feel so bad about mine now 😂 (Kilian Black Phantom - which fortunately smells great on my husband *whew*. ). Also, I received my Kilian, Love Don’t be Shy yesterday and because I’ve never smelled the original, I absolutely love it! Like CRAZY about it. I’ve made quite a dent 😂. Glad I never smelled the original. However, today I received Be Layered Caramel Overdose and I’ll be damned it smells AND performs as well, if not better than Kilian. I never believed the hype but it’s true. Loved this video, and your honesty. I find you to be the most trustworthy reviewer. Thanks for the upload. (wish the notification bell worked)
@lisag84632 жыл бұрын
I so wanted to like the 2 new Replica fragrances but I agree with your reviews on both. I hope you’ll find something great coming out for fall, and do a fall fragrances video.
@flightgravity74832 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand note pyramids in designer fragrances anymore. So many recent releases list all these notes like vetiver, clary sage, lavender, and they all come out smelling like sweet and nondescript messes.
@Josv132 жыл бұрын
My worst blind buy is Kazimi from house of matriarch. Was expecting the most beautiful rose , that thing is a pepper bomb !
@Nyx_Nyx2 жыл бұрын
I liked this video, it validated my feelings on the two Maison Margela frags. I have no idea what they were trying to achieve with Autumn vibes, total scrubber! I feel the same about the Billie Elish frag too, very pretty bottle, but I couldn't see myself reaching for it under any circumstances. I very much like her as an artist but wouldn't buy a full bottle of that frag. I regret buying 10am Flirt from Kieran, It's not horrible but I've owned the scent for 3 years and only wore it once :(
@raulsaavedra7092 жыл бұрын
You are not too harsh, Sebastian, don't pay attention to such trolling. Please keep telling us what you think and how you feel about the fragrances the way you do. We appreciate your taste and your expressing clearly how the wearing experiences work either great or turn out to be complete disasters for you.
@Ekiboy12 жыл бұрын
This was not even harsh. Just tells you how review game is rigged when you can't say your opinion on some product openly.
@wandabandojo6138 Жыл бұрын
I just have to say that I love how brutally honest your thoughts are on these fragrances! Made me giggle while working hahaha! Yes, you're in my background on my over-the-ear headphones while busy working.🤣
@jwill87592 жыл бұрын
I don't think you're being too harsh on stuff. There's a lot of lazy designer sludge out there these days. Especially from those disgraces at L'Oreal.
@ajaj30252 жыл бұрын
I ABSOLUTELY AGREE WITH YOU ON RALPH'S CLUB, I COULDN'T SMELL ANYTHING FROM IT. GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT. I REALLY LIKED YOUR TAKE ON THOSE FRAGRANCES. I THINK SOME REVIEWERS EITHER CAN'T SMELL WELL OR THEY AREN'T TELLING US THE TRUTH. I HAVE CLOSE TO A THOUSAND FRAGRANCES SO I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT.
@frankp16482 жыл бұрын
Patchouli Intense and L'Eau Chic from Parfums de Nicolai were disappointing blind buys for me. On the other hand I love New York Intense and Baikal Leather Intense. So I will try other fragrances from this house but I'll sample before I buy.
@cortneyperfume_madness4802 жыл бұрын
I do like When The Rain Stops. It is to me a melancholy fragrance but that's why I like it.
@j_riv_234 ай бұрын
Would love a follow up 2024 video of this subject Too many bad blind buys to mention but thankfully I’ve found eBay to get rid of them
@omarblue2 жыл бұрын
I love those videos. They are so fun to watch. I stopped blind buying after few disappointments. I have to sample any fragrance before buying even if it is only 10 dollars. My biggest disappointment was lemon line. I am avid fan of citruses especially lemon so I got this because I was not able to sample ti, expecting a huge dose of authentic smelling lemons, and I got so angry by the lemon note in it cuz it smells worse than dish washing soup. It is so bad and synthetic I could not stand it, and on top of this, the fragrance dries to a generic mossy base that I did not care for. After trying several Mancera fragrances, I discovered that I am not impressed by any since I always look for natural authentic smelling notes and Mancera is known for its synthetic notes to boose the fragrance performance.
@pauljudah12352 жыл бұрын
I love that u keep it honest. Most reviewers are not keeping it honest
@thebetterthird64022 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry Sébastien! I just started my fragrance journey and I can guess that I will meet your taste about 50% of the times. Firstly, I have weird taste. Secondly, I don’t have your masterly nose. And I live in Sub-tropical Mississippi where I can’t try many fragrances you recommend until late fall. The fun is in trying, discovering and that’s why I love you! Yesterday, I was trying a fragrance that I ended disliking and, sitting in my doctor’s office, I was hoping she didn’t get the stink. Well, she liked it! How fun!
@vittorio8702 жыл бұрын
The one time most hyped Bentley Intense Man 🥺. Had such high hopes for it but ...oh well, you lose some, you gain some. Labdano Nero by TT is amazing though 👌
@lv246510 ай бұрын
Yeap you're right. Bentley Intense Man is awful.
@TheFragranceChannel2 жыл бұрын
For me it would be Montale’s Chocolate Greedy and Rose Cafe.
@reasonableselectivefragran50472 жыл бұрын
Very sorry to hear about Polo Blue Parfum. The Eau de Toilette version used to be so effervescent and loud, leaves a very state of the art impression with its scent trail
@janetn99422 жыл бұрын
Billy E perfume was a basic disappointing scent for me , Lataffas Qaa’ed was also a disappointment, I haven’t tried ebony wood by Zara but people do rave so I’m curious … Can u not return any of those? Bc that’s a TON of wasted 💰 or sell them- Like the Tom Fords- guaranteed people will buy that , keeping them and not liking them is just insane , sorry 🤦🏼♀️
@peachontopk2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this honest video. I completely agree with you on TF Tuberose Nue; I absolutely hated it when I sampled it at Sephora. I smelled it on paper and didn’t like it. However I know on skin it can be totally different so I sprayed it, wore it all day, and couldn’t stand it. HUGE disappointment!!
@millenialbroadcast2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Your honesty and commitment to providing high quality content is what separates you from the rest.
@viggenone2 жыл бұрын
From the list the only one I know is LATTAFA QAA'ED, as you said it's not bad, on my skin smells like Interlude on the dry down so it wasn't a waste of money for me and so far maybe one or two fragrances I didn't like from all that I bought. Thank you Sebastian!!!
@andrebunting7603 Жыл бұрын
The "if I hate a fragrance it doesn't mean I hate your family", and "mildewy rotten dish rag" cracked me up and got you a sub 🤣🤣🤣
@curtchaffee2 жыл бұрын
I wore the original Wings when I was looking for something in addition to my go to Drakkar Noir. It was fine but I don't think I ever bought more than one bottle.
@plaisirsparfumsbyheralda8502 жыл бұрын
I don't mind those kinds of videos at all. It's refreshing and fun to know about well known or popular fragrances out there that did not work well for you. You may be surprised how many people can relate to your experience. But people should take it lightly and not take offense. Every fragrance experience is personal.
@9mmsleepingpill8512 жыл бұрын
"...just because I hate a fragrance, it doesn't mean I hate you or your family"......that line had me laughing. It's funny how people take criticism of something they like as a personal attack.
@ThePerfumeGuy2 жыл бұрын
yes it happens quite frequently sadly! :(
@devotee48132 жыл бұрын
"...it doesn't mean that I hate you or your family" 😂😂😂😂
@amyzing36032 жыл бұрын
I respect your honest opinion on all these fragrances. Haters are always gonna hate on something! I have had many a blind buy fail - but the one that really sticks in my mind is Carner Barcelona's Palo Santo. I know some people love that one but when I wore it.... eeewww I just felt like I needed to vomit. I do love many other fragrances from that house though!
@saaacredwaaater47302 жыл бұрын
For me 10% of blind buys don't work out and always try to sell my blind buys inexpensively so I don't get stuck with it. Last bad blind buy was Mugler Angel Nova. Smelled like cough syrup. Yuck.
@OlfactiveOverdose2 жыл бұрын
BTW yes the og tuscan leather non reform version does the cocaine narcotic smell really well
@leftyrighty57772 жыл бұрын
So many bad blind buys for me. Where I live nothing is available to sample so I dedicate a certain amount of my earnings to buy samples now so that I don't end up with a bad blind buy. Great video.
@georgedeal9744 Жыл бұрын
I blind bought Ralphs Club ....been enjoying it ever since.....great scent
@Liz-dragon-street.2 жыл бұрын
Xerjoff casamorati Lira Acua di parma Magnolia nobile R.E.M coco
@ThePerfumeGuy2 жыл бұрын
Oh yes I just smelled the Magnolia Nobile omg smells like waxy plastic magnolia. WTH? No buying of that one. Thankfully it was a sample.
@marygracerodriguez22852 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video Sebastian! Just curiosity, what do you do with disappointing blind buys? Do you sell it, give it away, keep it, etc??
@medusabeheaded2 жыл бұрын
Violet Blonde was my worst blind buy ever. I still own it as a reminder to sample first! Love the channel, Sebastian!
@regismonkton2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy a majority of the fragrances I've bought, but I've bought too many fragrances which I don't like and if I knew that's what they are like, then I wouldn't have bought them. Some of them are: Rogue Perfumery "Chypre Siam", Boucheron "Jaipur Pour Homme EDP", Ted Lapidus "Altamir", Rasasi "La Yuqawam", the modern formulation of "Michael Jordan Cologne", Zirh "Ikon", Nikos "Sculpture", Paco Rabanne "One Million Parfum", and more.
@nastyfyme2 жыл бұрын
Hi Regis 👋 what don't you like in Chypre Siam? Asking because I am interested but I'd have to blind buy 🙈 how do you find it?
@regismonkton2 жыл бұрын
@@nastyfyme When I bought that fragrance, I didn't know yet that I don't like civet musk in fragrances (I might be allergic to it in addition to hating the smell of it), and I found "Chypre Siam" to have a prominent civet musk note. "Chypre Siam" smells like it could be from the Victorian Age. I was born in 1982, and I think I smelled something like "Chypre Siam" in the 1980s/early 1990s when taking a tour of a convalescent center for the elderly. From Rogue Perfumery, I enjoy "Mousse Illuminee", "Fougere L'Aube", "Bon Monsieur", "Derviche" (but I don't prefer "Derviche 2"), and I might like some other ones too. If I were you, I'd get a discovery set from Rogue Perfumery and hopefully you can sample all of the ones which I enjoy. Manuel Cross seems to be a nice person with good customer service.
@marilyncapehart6632 жыл бұрын
Hello Sebastian People hype the fragrance up so much and it’s really nothing to some of these fragrances. I do have Milton brown Body Oil. I just ordered Rough Smoking & PDMarley Herod for my Son from Maxaroma on Sale for 8ml I also brought a 8ml of Creed Spring Flower-W-EDP and I have a Full bottle of Creed Millesime not a Fan @ all and my Son brought me Xerjoff Laylati he paid full price I told him to go to the Discount Site but he wouldn’t I like it do not love it yet but I think I will 8-20-2022😊
@criticalPhase2 жыл бұрын
My disappointing blind buy, summer 2022: Comme des garcons - Zero...I was so excited and it is so blank.😢 Thank you very much for your great and inspiring work! 😘
@Tomatohater642 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased a niche fragrance from an independent, domestic fragrance company for 100-110$. It was clearly advertised and labeled as an eau de parfum. I sprayed myself 6 times. After just 2 hours, it completely disappeared. I'm done with them. If they would have correctly advertised it as an eau de toilette or eau de cologne, I never would have purchased it. I tried it two more times with similar results. (You are definitely NOT too harsh; you are honest and reliable.)
@dechan64152 жыл бұрын
You will find it happening very often from a looooot of niche brands!!! I am also sooo done with many niche brands that they call their fragrances eau de parfum but disappear very quickly! Byredo is for example one of those brands with shitty longevity but high price! A rip-off!!!!!
@steliosc.46862 жыл бұрын
Guerlain is not what it used to be. Disappointing releases the last 7-8 years and I do agree that Habit Rouge L instinct is terrible.
@michaelbullock80112 жыл бұрын
Great video and I enjoyed it and I like Born in Roma and Ralph's Club and me and my wife are going to try the other fragrances and have a blessed day
@ineedtochangemyname58032 жыл бұрын
Born in Roma was awful. My wife got it for me for Mother’s Day and I traded it away.
@dipoche16792 жыл бұрын
Miss Dior Rose Essence had no presence or projection, even for an edt. I bought it as a compare & contrast to the simplicity of their Rose N'Roses edt.
@Dangler832 жыл бұрын
I absolutely Love Autumn Vibes... lol
@ThePerfumeGuy2 жыл бұрын
See this is such subjective hobby! ;)
@jamilmuqtadirbhatti97242 жыл бұрын
Armani code is also one of my most disappointing blind buys, besides, le Labo Baie 19, and tom ford bitter peach and black orchid.
@ThePerfumeGuy2 жыл бұрын
It's a bummer.
@navy47352 жыл бұрын
@@ThePerfumeGuy total disaster....mind boggling how they charge 165 bucks.....lol 😂😂
@Itaintnutn2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I do sometimes blind buy and probably 20% are not a love at first sniff. I will wear them a few times over a period of time. If I still don't like it then I sell the expensive and give away the cheapies Different strokes right, I'm sure some people hate some that I like and love the ones I dump.
@jennyjenny2932 жыл бұрын
"It doesn't mean I hate you or your family". ----Lol!
@manafissam64022 жыл бұрын
I agree with you Sebastian about the new Habit Rouge. They really ruined it. It lost its characteristics. As you said it's way Aquatic. Great video Sebastian 👍👍👍
@ahmedelgezla31132 жыл бұрын
I purchased a lot of fragrances because of your recommendation and I never disappointing for any of them.
@ThePerfumeGuy2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@jarridsteel62292 жыл бұрын
I used to blind buy because I started collecting during the first wave of Covid and no fragrance stores were opened. I was going largely off what KZbin reviewers were talking about and ordering blind online. The first big name blind buy I did was D&G The One EDP and when it first came in and I smelled it, I was so disappointed. I didn't like it at all. Because of the hype and the fragrantica rating, I thought I might as well just get the 150ml bottle. Eventually, as I tried it more and more, eventually my nose got used to it and I started loving it. I blind bought Lalique Encre Noire Sport for the same reason, but that one also didn't do it for me at first but I kept trying and eventually I came to like it. The top three that I never was able to get used to and enjoy were Jaguar Gold, Cuba Gold and Versace Man Eau Fraiche. Now, I do not ever blind buy. If I can't smell and sample it first, I won't buy it.
@Ekiboy12 жыл бұрын
The One EDP is really hyped up. To my liking (I own it) it's just ok, somewhere in the middle. I got a comment from a girl that it smells like car refresher, so not sure if it's that much of a sexy fragrance that reviewers push it to be LOL. Anyhow, I rarely blind buy and if I do it's because of both comments and note pyramid. Even then best thing is to get a sample, make your own judgment and only then buy.
@tdsollog2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been itching to hunt down a Rammstein fragrance!
@cmk94952 жыл бұрын
I hate those blind buy fails. I just received my travel size bottle of Oiseau Rare by Givenchy. I don’t know why, but it instantly made me nauseated. White florals don’t always sit well with my nose.
@Gonna_Run_Amuck. Жыл бұрын
I agree on Born in Roma, it's smells too much like Armani Code Absolute.
@tipsy99472 жыл бұрын
I agree that it makes me trust you even more when you talk about fragrances you don't like.
@zenluvsfun2 жыл бұрын
I never blind buy, but I do buy a lot of samples. Many of them smell quite good, but not full bottle worthy. I still kind of randomly wear the samples.
@ThePerfumeGuy2 жыл бұрын
Makes sense.
@Tomatohater642 жыл бұрын
Zenlu, that is the intelligent way to go almost all the time. You'll save hundreds if not thousands of dollars being that smart.
@cuttyj77dd102 жыл бұрын
So I think it was 95 or 96 when I first purchased Wings. I was 17/18 years old, and the only other fragrance I owned was Cool Water, the splash on bottle. Wings had a ginormous scent bubble and sillage that lasted for days. It was massively strong, and it garnered a lot of compliments for me. I tried a sample of it a few years ago, and it doesn't smell anything like the original from the 90's. As far as MM/Replica goes, I really only liked Jazz Club, and At the Barbers. Every other one I have smelled was just ok, mediocre to me. Until Autumn Vibes! Hahaha. I actually love Autumn Vibes, probably my favorite Replica. It projects heavy cedar off my skin, but there is a weird kind of play dough note beneath the cedar. Again, this is why collecting is so subjective with fragrance. I've recently been addicted to Rook by Rook Perfumes, and Angelos Creations Olfactives Fougeriste and Yassemi, which I just received.
@baloobas772 жыл бұрын
I actually really like Ralphs Club but agree on most of the other once.
@aarontaing87952 жыл бұрын
“ I don’t hate you or your family” lol
@ScentsofStyle992 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I 100% agree with you on the Billie Eilish fragrance. Sickeningly sweet, but with a superb bottle. I think you nailed this one. Great video as always.
@basicbaroque2 жыл бұрын
Worst blind buy for me was Eccentric Molecules 01. I think, it's the higher concentration of ISO Super. It doesn't work on my skin. It also triggers my migraines, unfortunately. Although, I smell it on other people and it doesn't seem to bother me.
@ambergrislo10702 жыл бұрын
I’m with you that smell was traumatic! It isn’t an over statement, it made such a horrible imprint on my smell memory that I can now pick it up in so many delicious fragrances but it makes my stomach turn as soon as I smell that ingredient. It killed my most favorite fragrances for me. I’m trying to get Desensitized from it. BAD BLIND BUY
@NaajiRahmbah2 жыл бұрын
All of my purchases recently have been recommended so blind buys for the most part. Raghba, Wanted By Night, Qaa’ed, Ameer Al Oudh intense Oud, Encre Noire Sport, 4711 Remix Cologne, Versace The Dreamer, Versace Man Eau Fraiche, Franck Olivier Oud Touch. Most of these come highly recommended by fragrance reviewer but I was highly disappointed when I finally obtained these fragrances.
@mariecatherinegagne48572 жыл бұрын
I recently blind bought the whole Italian collection from Perris Monte Carlo, but the only one I like is Cedro Diamante... I find the others too weak and not very original, so I ended up selling them. That was an expensive experience and I'm not blind buying anymore!
@gabriellesmith83582 жыл бұрын
I'm the biggest Tom Ford fan/nerd, and I'm not a fan of Tub. N either. Ooof, there's a screechy, plastic accord in it that gives me a headache. I mean....it DOES smell a bit unique but not necessarily in a good way. 🤷♀️ Sorry Tom, not the brands best work. ROFL I laughed when you mentioned the older Valentino Uomo line. YES!!! That was when Valentino was at it's PEAK. Now it's crap ....
@ThePerfumeGuy2 жыл бұрын
Speaking of plastic and or wax the new Magnolia from Acqua Di Parma is waxy plastic floral heaven. Not in a good way sadly!!
@gabriellesmith83582 жыл бұрын
@@ThePerfumeGuy hmmm I might have to try it...good ol curiosity. I do enjoy a good plastic note/accord (looking at you Gucci Rush for Women) however it has to be done correctly. 😎
@MrSincerity882 жыл бұрын
Ooh I love this. Taking notes!
@summerforever6736 Жыл бұрын
the latafa for $20 is great!! really is
@summerforever6736 Жыл бұрын
i just got pasha de Cartier classic the thing i hardly can smell !! he recommended it .
@blankmandastankman2 жыл бұрын
Just curious, what’s your take on the Ralph’s Club versus the Ralph’s Club ‘Parfum’
@twozerosix2062 жыл бұрын
I received a sample of autumn vibes, I kinda liked it but it didn’t last at all on my skin.
@bloodviolencesoul2 жыл бұрын
My last blind buy was Margiela Replica “Under the lemon tree” smell like lemon scented bathroom cleaner. Yuck
@ThePerfumeGuy2 жыл бұрын
Oh yuck that sounds yuck for sure.
@VickiMackLataillade2 жыл бұрын
I am afraid of “Blind Buys”. I will get samples, but a whole bottle, NO!
@aedrake19772 жыл бұрын
I wore the new Armani code yesterday and I wasn’t too impressed. Redundant to the edp which I have and paid half the price but rarely wear anything from the code line in general
@clairegardner23552 жыл бұрын
Agree about Autmn Vibes - was v excited as I completely love other Fanny Bal perfumes (Sale Gosse is a total favourite). Autumn Vibes is, for me, very heavy-handed , about as sophisticated as a concrete block.
@notoothedtiger11852 жыл бұрын
I started laughing when you brought up born in Roma. Nice to hear an honest reviewer.
@devotee48132 жыл бұрын
I love ebony wood, maybe because when It comes to Zara my expectations are not as high 😅, but It is different and it lasts a while.... My biggest blind buy disappointment was ELDO The Ghost in the Shell
@DarlingNikki22 жыл бұрын
I got that ELDO scent as a sample (thank goodness) and it was very strange. Not a bad smell, but...weird.
@Rhodares2 жыл бұрын
Oh finally things we can avoid safely! Thanks for this one