7 INEXPENSIVE Fragrances That Do NOT Smell CHEAP (pt. 2)

[@alaricweightman2507]

Yet more evidence that Justin is the only content creator that isn't a sellout and is actually looking after us and wants to enrich our lives. Bless you Justin copeland

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@junelegores6171]

Exactly. 😊

[@kriseikenbery112]

Artisan Pure is real good!

[@MaryannDellaRocco-py3vd]

You know I love watching you, and I turned my 14 yr old on to you. I learned so much from you for my son. He is blown away that I know this much about more masculine offerings. Thanks Justin!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Maryann!

[@BillyTimes-dw7vs]

That wood intense is one bad boy smells very expensive I get so many compliments and dates .

[@BillyTimes-dw7vs]

Thank you for introducing me to Chris collins That bottle is in special case in my room I have to lock it up from my women.

[@Victor.Alhilali]

the only cheapy that I thought not only worth the money but actually surprise me on why is it so cheap is "Bentley for men intense". I can find it for 30$ and I bet if they put that juice in an Amouage bottle and sold it, no one would be suspicious and may even call it a great release

[@stanford2590]

Absolutely..... I agree 💯💯👌

[@ramoneregal8317]

Facts and also Ombre Noire by Lalique

[@Wooooosaaaaaa]

It is really nice quality and rich smelling but It's also very strong and a tough wear in many situations

[@Victor.Alhilali]

@@Wooooosaaaaaa you are literally describing an Amouage 🤣

[@Alritealritealrite]

The og is better

[@misterelom]

Ahhh, Raghba Wood Intense, my 1st ever Lattafa purchase. Still wear this one all the time during the fall & winter seasons, absolute gem. I actually have Molinard Figue on my eBay watchlist and been thinking about finally getting it.

[@BillyTimes-dw7vs]

@misterelom facts I gifted alot of people for Christmas this year it's cheap and smells as expensive as Dior intense.

[@MoriGeezus]

9:59: Brother-Man........ I'd just like to thank you for the insight you offer on your channel. THIS suggestion, Jaques Fath Velours Boisé, is a winner. I heard you say in a previous recording that you're not into blending, but this fragrance with a little L'homme Idéal EDT, SUUPER nice; especially when it mellows out after 20 mins. Try it out on paper. That's what I did. Thanks again for the suggestion. I love the channel.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I’m so glad you enjoy it!

[@edgardozara97]

Jacques Fath is indeed a house that deserves to be noticed. I have my eyes on curacao bay for a while now but havent really pulled the trigger. With your video, i am kind of considering Velours boise with that woody whisky vibe i am a sucker for

[@stayfreshproductions]

Definitely a house worth checking out

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and I like John Varvatos Artisan Pure and I'm going to try the other fragrances and have a blessed day

[@bobjohnson7441]

Think I'm gonna try the Colonia Futura and the Artisan Pure (love the Varvatos line - at the moment I have Vintage). Just recently got the H24 edt and the Brioni Eclat. Love them both. As always, appreciate your vids. Stay safe.

[@dominique9934]

I agree with you sometimes it's better to save money and buy the higher quality item over the cheaper version that you will have to replace sooner over time.

[@louiecarrington2509]

Some people just can’t afford it especially where I’m from

[@teddaigle5495]

Just found your channel and really loving it. Thanks for putting out in-depth and well designed content. I'm am getting into niche fragrances and your insight is helping a great deal.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Thanks for giving some love to Raghba Wood Intense. I think it's amazing. I must have the reformulated version, bought about a year ago. I find it strong but not overbearing and can't believe it is so inexpensive. I recently discovered Acqua di Parma (Essenza, Oud and Sandalo) and can't believe the quality for the price. Always good to view your postings, I can count on your honesty, which is much appreciated.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you!

[@ucantfixstupid7443]

Hey Justin Thanks for part 2. Molinard and the Nicholai houses offer quality scents at a very reasonable price. Thanks again for the video.

[@guitarkyle]

I'm actually wearing Colonia Futura today. The last time I wore it was in 2022, so it's a funny coincidence that you featured it in this list. Side note: I think Tempete d'Automne is by favorite Jacques Fath fragrance but Velours Boise and Le Loden are right behind it. Thanks for sharing your list.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

I love Jacques Fath but I tend to prefer classic fragrances. I do want to get my hands on a few more of them. I keep sampling them. Vetiver Gris and the new Jasmine are gorgeous. Everyone should at least sample Iris de Fath. It is a reimagined version of perhaps the most beautiful fragrance in the world.

[@Mr.E.Fragrance]

Really want to dive more into Molinard. Justin would you be able to do a buying guide?

[@stayfreshproductions]

I need to get more of them first. Lol. I only have two of them myself.

[@kenarobinson5166]

Thanks so much, loved the video and knowledge.

[@victorashul]

yep... I got a Colonia Futura tester for under 35$ / 100ml... great stuff!

[@caoslikewhoa]

Amouage is middle eastern! Ragbah is a fragrance Ive been attempting to sell at our community yard sale and can’t get rid of it.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I know they are! But we all know there is a difference in intention with them! 😉

[@jso-pw1vy]

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is one of my favorite houses. Her 30ml bottles remind me of the old lays potato chip commercial, you can't stop at one. That said, I have a number (5) of her fragrances, but have yet to try Amber Oud. It is on my list. Iris Medicis Intense is very interesting. I also appreciate Acqua di Parma. Salado is a year round favorite. As the weather's changing I'm looking forward to wearing Colonia Club, Colonia Essenza, and Bergamotto di Calabria. Just started exploring Maison Jacques Fath, having picked up a bottle of Tempete d'Automne a few months ago. Love the spices.

[@chrisb3902]

Great video Justin!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks!

[@RambleStorm]

the one that I think has the best value out of all my frags and I know it's been both hyped and polarizing but I absolutely love it (it's bentley for men intense)...and as a bonus also performs like a much more expensive fragrance(it's not a beast by any means but it is well above average)

[@andergda]

Great selection Justin! Have you tried Iles d'Or from Molinard? I've seen it smells pretty similar to Gentle Fluidity Silver by MFK, but at least here in Spain is difficult to sample it.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I haven’t tried it! Sounds great!

[@michaeldevose8923]

I only buy affordable (inexpensive) fragrances and dupes. One of my favorites is John Varvatos Artisan Blue. Smells very close to Beach Hut Man, and that fragrance cost 200 or 300 plus. I also own Euphoria Intense, great crowd pleasing amber fragrance, but not boring at all.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Artisan Blu does but remind me much of Beach Hut, but it is very good

[@janetn9942]

Love Lataffa Intense Will Alwyss have this in my collection. I’ve had it for maybe 4 years (at least now) - love it

[@famousibarra1]

SOTD Aramis Havana a fragrance that would have fit into this list just a few years back while at ~$18. It's wild how much the price can jump on some of these fragrances, or in some cases they just disappear forever. Nice list!

[@christopherkenyon7112]

Here’s one that no one is talking about. Brioni by Brioni edp from I believe 2014. It’s not in the same bottle design as the latest Brioni offerings. It’s about 45-50 dollars on Fragrancebuy when it’s in. It’s a much more mature masculine fragrance with notes of lemon, iris , violet, saffron, oud and licorice. It’s a beautiful fragrance that I find a little unique from a designer.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I’ve wanted to try that one.

[@christopherkenyon7112]

You should, i don’t wear it all the time because it’s a 30 ml bottle and I’m not sure if it’s discontinued because it’s not available on Brioni’s site. I know you don’t do back up bottles, but when it’s back in I will get another.

[@Carlos-en1ws]

Thank you for the links!!

[@stayfreshproductions]

You bet!

[@Mr.Cologne]

Great educational video for people.They truly needed👏👏

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you

[@loki2stunt]

You have to spray Wood Intense on whatever you're wearing the night before or you'll clear the room..... It's that powerful but the dry down is incredible.

[@FragranceInducedComa]

I sold my ragba wood intense too. And got decant vertus vanilla oud. Excellent

[@Ulyssmusic]

You put me on Bogart pour homme and i gotta say i absolutely love it💯 The opening honestly reminds me of 2nd soul, really great stuff :), Raghba wood intense is also amazing

[@stayfreshproductions]

I’m glad you enjoy them!

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

Justin: howdy! I like your style, concise and to the point. Yes, I subscribed! My question, and I'm just curious: Would you consider inexpensive, not cheap, fragrances for men that are available at Amazon? Please? You know, there are a few scents that I regret picking up on, such as CK's SHOCK One I believe it's called. I thought that being the CK brand it would offer some degree of quality in its fragrance, and while the scent isn't horrible I will never purchase it again. Too juvenile for my taste, but I speak for myself. Other fragrances that I have which are acceptable are from Proraso, the italian firm. The pity of the ones I have from them is that they're just TOO light. It's vibe doesn't last long, which is a pity for their fragrances are just right. Again, that's my spin on them. What do you think of them yourself? Would you consider checking them out for an informative vid sometime? Justin: Peace, friend! 🙏🏹♐

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you so much! I’m curious-why Amazon in particular? I understand about CK One Shock, not my favorite. I haven’t had a chance to try anything from Proraso but I’m familiar with the brand. Thanks again!

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

​​@@stayfreshproductionsI was so surprised in hearing from you, Justin. I quietly freaked, but in a good way. I will reply soon about your question, plus I have another bummer of a scent that I blindly purchased from the house of Versace (spelling?)...Stay tuned. I won't bug you with comments here so please don't misunderstand, ok? That ain't my style, but I am a fragrance freak (in a good way) since like forever so I appreciate your vids! Peace! 🙏🏹♐

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

The blind Versace purchase I did? Blue Jeans for gentleman. I will NEVER buy that again. Too bad, though. Its bottle and the tin it comes in are works of art. Why Amazon? My lady and I have accounts with Amazon which makes purchases, such as fragrances (etc), easier without having to put in credit card digits, hence our accounts. Justin, you're great with these vids of yours. I'm surprised you even recommended the CK intense Euphoria. Maybe I'll check that out. It's unfortunate that Amazon doesn't offer sample vials of fragrances though. Another bummer. Oh well. Take good care! Peace...🙏🏹♐

[@SirEricArthurBlair]

Artisan Pure is awesome reminiscent of Wulong Cha to me. Raghba Wood Intense is nice too. I bought it off your recommendation previously. I’ve been wanting to try Euphoria Intense my wife used to like the women’s version of Euphoria. I am also curious about Jacques Fath they have several fragrances I want to try. I keep skipping over Molinard Figue when I’m looking for fragrances though it’s on my list of things to buy. Acqua Di Parma and Parfums De Nicolai both have a few fragrances I want to add to the collection. I’m trying to pace myself. I’ve already gotten my collection bigger than I thought it would be.

[@AZK82]

Thanks Justin for the quality content as always. Lots of love from Copenhagen Denmark 😊

[@stayfreshproductions]

I appreciate that!

[@PhinClio]

I have an older version of Jacques Fath's Green Water (in the old, clear square bottle, which it came in before the frosted bottle, which preceded the current versions of the Fath fragrances in the round, clear bottles). It is just lovely, but lasts about ten minutes (sounds like this is true of the current version, too). If it was even a mediocre performer, it would be one of my favorite spring scents.

[@clemoore682]

What will you recommend for a versatile freshie - Calvin Klein Eternity EDP. Versace Dylan Blue. Kenzo PH EDP. Hermes Voyage EDP. Longevity/ Sillage is not an issue

[@stayfreshproductions]

Of these fragrances, Voyage EDP is my favorite but it’s not the most versatile of all of those

[@RodT87]

Its an opinion. What one person thinks is mediocre may smell top shelf to another. Most niche heads think everything smells cheap. Ive smelled niche frags that smell like garbage. Its all subjective.

[@stayfreshproductions]

You’re absolutely right. But my point is that many people buy lots of cheap fragrances that they themselves end up deeming mediocre. So it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. As I said in the video, if you don’t love it, then it’s not worth it.

[@PABLOVENDEPERFUMES]

Thanks for the Video, great list.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@brandisayre6371]

Molinard has a few really nice fragrances. I enjoy Gingembre and Patchouli as well as Figue.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I have Patchouli and it is also nice

[@greggraham9785]

Hello Justin I'm digging the video and list. What do you think about JACQUES BOGART HOMME? STAY SAFE BROTHER.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I love it. It was in the previous episode of this series.

[@greggraham9785]

Me too ​@@stayfreshproductions

[@abolajiakilo9356]

Just got my 3rd bottle of Raghba Wood Intense...first time i got it, i used it as a bed time scent lol

[@royaltybeats22]

Nice. I'd like to try a few on my boyfriend. I put him on Oud for glory. He loves it. I feel like he should get LATTAFA RAGHBA WOOD for him.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Very nice 👍🏾

[@CBass75]

I ordered the Lattaffa Raghba (the fresh one) and Amazon sent me the Wood Intense by mistake. I gotta say, it is absolutely awful. To me it’s nauseating. I’m not sure what’s causing it but to me it’s bad. It smells like burnt something. It was so bad I actually took the time to get my money back on a $20.00 fragrance. You would have to like that sort of thing, I guess. I still haven’t tried the fresh one either…. If you are looking in 50.00 range, Montblanc Explorer goes for 50ish on the discounters. That’s a great buy. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@mohamedalsuwaidi]

There are a lot of "niche" middle eastern brands that are high end quality but they're not sold outside the middle east & i promise you the "oud" variants are proper legit oud unlike the ones you smell in western perfumes Even the niche brands are using synthetic cheap oud that doesn't smell like oud

[@Ophius]

Justin, I don't know if anyone has ever said this to you, but the way you frame your content ("buy it only if you like it, not if it's cheap") always makes me feel like you're a fragrance big brother looking out for us instead of shoving blind buy recommendations down our throats. Thank you for being a voice of reason in what is a very decadent and addiction-driven hobby.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you, only trying to help 🙏🏾

[@enriquealvarez4563]

Hello Justin, i have a question for you because you have smelled a lot more fragrances than i have. Do you know any alternative for the now discontinued sean john 3 am?

[@stayfreshproductions]

I don’t have anything to recommend that smells the same. But check out Frapin L’Humaniste for a similar vibe

[@yezerman69]

Raghba wood intense absolutely is too strong. I loved wearing but had a moment where it was too strong and gave me the worst headache and now I’m scarred for life with it 😢

[@ika24M]

Jhon varvatos artisan pure is my favourite fragrance ❤

[@Massi1986]

Thanks my friend! 👍🏻 Maybe, Have you ever tried Bois de Belize from Nicolai Parfumeur?? Thanks!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Not yet!

[@knichols1021]

On a separate note, the color of that t-shirt looks great on you!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Oh thank you!

[@RobertLaTuso]

Liquid Gold Euphoria Men is an underrated gem from Calvin Klein

[@555Lemmy666]

JC one of the only fragrance influencers i trust! It's tough though because while I'd love other people to listen to you and your view on fragrance, I also want to gatekeep the sh*t out of this channel lol

[@tobiasdye7007]

First here baby!!!!!! And not to hear about cheapies either lol

[@TheFeintOfHearts]

I would have bet money that John Varvatos would make its way into this video 😃 crazy how inexpensive they are

[@Hill3304]

Only issue is most have poor performance , but at those prices , you don't mind over spraying or respraying

[@qnunyuh8417]

the trick to middle eastern perfumery is to avoid the clones and clone brands, granted easier said than done but doable, worse case find middle eastern style fragrances done by mone middle eastern houses or perfumers .

[@sergeyrutkovsky4146]

Will review isola sol by Roja first? Please contact.

[@stayfreshproductions]

We’ll see!

[@Jmillz4life]

Let's go #FreshSquad

[@anthonym8609]

Good video. Instead of buying a bunch of cheap fragrances you could save your money and buy a higher quality fragrance.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Absolutely

[@gabinobennett8239]

Justin ain't no sellout.

[@LeeKee_]

Middle eastern clones all the way. Paying $30 for something that is 90% of something thats $300plus just makes too much sense. Unless a frag is your holy grail that you need the original getting the clone is the way to go imo

[@houseadams4841]

Agreed… Wish I could do it over. Is kinda fun though…

[@hablamosdemisterio7751]

Most of the cheap fragrances i own are great. The clones are really good some as well. I don't see myself paying more than 100 for a perfume.

[@robertpatterson3108]

Where are all the Beverly Hills Polo Club fragrances? They’re like nine bucks at Rack Stores. Awe man you’ve totally let me down here.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I can’t tell if you’re kidding or not. 😆

[@mohammeddawood9814]

Euphoria intense smells great but the performance sucks

[@stayfreshproductions]

It's quite good for me

[@nycisco01]

I only refer to my low budget fragrances as "inexpensive". It's not cheap if I have to pay.

[@stayfreshproductions]

If you have to pay? You always have to pay…unless you’re stealing or getting them as gifts. 😆

[@Shadowman-1960]

I took a chance on believing fragrance reviewers on KZbin and bought Dior Homme Cologne which wasn't inexpensive and found out contrary to their opinions it's complete trash, and also bought Aqua di Gio EDT on their recommendations and found out it's mediocre at best and a real disappointment.

[@stayfreshproductions]

It’s all subjective. Always.