7 “Niche” Fragrances That Smell Mass-Appealing. 🤔

[@teletabislala7979]

Now we need 7 unique and intriguing niche fragrances that are not mainstream,but still getting compliments from others 🤔

[@andrewpayne3298]

I get compliments from tobacco rose by papillon and its also a truly great fragrance

[@akosimarvin25]

then they became mainstream. let gatekeep those gems 😉

[@aedrake1977]

Love it JC! I kinda think all PDM smell mass appealing but I enjoy the quality. Very smooth and easy to wear yet unique bc of the quality but not unique if that makes any sense lol

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and I like bond no 9 scent of peace for him and I'm going to try the other fragrances and have a blessed day

[@wildcathaulingwildcathauli8122]

Great video. I'm writing to say thanks for what you do in the fragrance world. I love my story about how I entered into the world of fragrance buying or collecting. Equality Fragrance (EQ)really stopped me from spending all my money on scented water. Lol. I've listened to you over a period of time, and you have said the exact same thing. I own 23 fragrances, and I wear what I have even more. I have purchased every one of my fragrances blindly. I wear each and every one of them. I refuse to die with full bottles of colognes. I just smash the like button on your videos, watch, and then comment. Take care and stay blessed.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Appreciate you! Thanks for sharing this and for watching.

[@robpaquete3686]

My journey into niche fragrances got me into what most enthusiasts call entry level niche like Mancera and PDM. I really enjoy them, but I am intrigued to smell different niche brands.

[@earldeanturner]

Paid $50 for a discovery set from PDM containing Sedley and Percival. However, I went with Layton. Intoxicating! Thanks JC!

[@malcolmhenderson7375]

Great video as usual Justin. I think that a lot of us would be very interested in the converse of this video: Designers that smell Niche! I've been personally interested in how you consider private blends of designers. Tom Ford has frags that definitely qualify as niche (tobacco oud, Plum Japonais, etc.). YSL private blend also has some niche style bangers. I would love to see that video! Keep doing what you're doing and have a great week!.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks Malcolm! I’ve done the inverse in the past and I may revisit it.

[@dustinmceachern8408]

You said it just right about Sedley. A great go to when you don’t know what to wear.

[@VSL229]

Very good "What not to buy" -video👍

[@stayfreshproductions]

It’s not a what not to buy video, just a critical discussion. Try them if they interest you!

[@zombiefishnickz4549]

I have Spirit of Kings Arrakis and thoroughly enjoy that fragrance. One of my favorite Niche fresh fragrances is Vertus’s Eau de Cyan. The sea weed smell brings back memories of fishing near the Skyway bridge and the vegetal smell from seaweed sticking to the pillars along with the salty ocean smell. Most people who have smelled it on me didn’t like it, but the joy it brings me trumps any compliment I could possibly receive. Keep up the great work Justin!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelmoraga6601]

I love your channel and videos! Your opinions are never offensive, totally respect your point of view. I’m starting to understand where you’re coming from with the typical scents and copycats from designer fragrances!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Michael!

[@edgardozara97]

JC, this is exactly why youre my favorite youtube reviewer. This is a hot take and could rub fragrance houses the wrong way but for the right reason. I own 3 fragrances from your list being Elysium PC, Percival and Scent of Peace and i have to agree. Just because i love those doesnt mean id disagree that they smell mainstream. Elysium is the closest thing to challenge the notion of niche but it still is meant to be mass appealing. For that reason, these really are not gonna be artistic but the quality is there. But yes, for niche houses, these are designer quality releases aimed at getting sales; nothing more.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Edgardo!

[@robertblaikie4426]

great informative video Justin, agree with most of what you say. I just got myself a bottle of Solstis, and absolutely love it. One error that i spotted, your on screen graphics said that SEDLEY was by Fragrance Du Bois, I know what you meant,as we all know it’s Parfum Du Marly 😊😊👍🏼👍🏼 keep up the great work…

[@hworth3]

I’m always here for JC’s soapbox. I wonder what Custin would think? Definitely agree about Sospiro they remind me of Titziana Terenzi. Good stuff 💪🏾

[@Jmillz4life]

Thank you for your time & effort put into this video.

[@sherifelserty9549]

Great Video Justin! Thanks

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@WilliamMiller-nr5gb]

I couldn't agree more with your opinions here, Justin! You never need apologize for them. I'm excitedly awaiting the arrival of 2nd Soul to keep Brass company! Keep up ALL of your exceptional work! And congratulations again on all of your true successes. 😊👍❤️🙏

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you William! I really appreciate that!

[@yokk5369]

Like the value you deliver Justin :)

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you 😊

[@mckinleyp13]

These post production edits are so good 😂

[@stayfreshproductions]

Glad you like them!

[@sinestesio]

considering the Vibrato/Tygar dilemma and having tried a lot of options with the tygar vibes (tygar itself, arrakis, vibrato, l'inmensité), i may recommend you guys checking out Ex Nihilo The Hedonist. so far, my favorite iteration of this dna; great scent cloud, it last, it projects, it does everything tygar does, and smelling better in my opinion. i still have tygar tho, but if you only want one of these for your collection, totally get a sample of The Hedonist, i think is a solid option.

[@headeraser]

Percival has really grown on me. I travel a lot with busses and trams, and it being non-offensive makes it an easy choice. No one hates the smell. Works at any occasion Good performance for being blueish too. It’s the best dumb reach fragrance out there.

[@robshirley3755]

Props for repping my home state at 5:05!

[@RyanInOrlando20]

Love the video and if you don’t need them anymore send them all my way 🤣🤣 I’m getting started in my journey and I could use some of those

[@WSF176]

As always you’re right. These designer and niche titles cause too much unnecessary consternation amongst people. The semantics are important if you want categories and some relative way to have comparison. Beyond that people get too caught up in arguing about pointless tags. The original TF line was insanely groundbreaking and sure “technically” designer since he makes clothing apparel but look at the original lineup and find literally anything at the times that smelled like TV, Amber Absolute, OW, Moss Breches, PJ etc.

[@SirSillageSniffington]

1000% agreed. Technicalities aside, how could anyone consider Parfums de Marly Percival ‘niche’ but Tom Ford Amber Absolute ‘designer’!? There’s something amiss there... 😅

[@stayfreshproductions]

Agreed!

[@BushidoBrown76]

Lol love the content keep it up. Definitely one of those guys that tells girls “I’m different than other guys. Did I mention I’m different”?

[@SaadSBS]

Nice fragrances covered in video ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Sean-fu3oi]

Pretty much agree with all of this - at the end of the day with most things in life, fragrances are subjective. As long as you’re enjoying them that’s all that matters. 🎉

[@stayfreshproductions]

Well said!

[@megasoid]

I agree with most of this list, thank you.

[@spajjk30]

Now we need 7 unique designer fragrances that smell like niche.

[@blAckevans]

1 million lucky , Toy Boy Moschino

[@avidra35]

Pasha De Cartier Parfum and Gucci Guilty Absolute straight away come into my mind. To certain extent, spicebomb extreme can be thrown into there too.

[@James-xm3ex]

Are you joking?

[@TheFragranceDecantBoutique]

Fabulous picks as always ❤

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you!! 😊

[@DavidGarcia-zu3hl]

I'm good with your description of these frags, have several of them. I get it. I would still call them niche, or more accurately, designer-type niche or even overpriced niche. I still value the term niche to describe a house that makes nothing but fragrance as that is usually the foundation for a house to have more leeway in creating well crafted fragrances that people wear for themselves, as opposed to mass appeal. I see it more as a description of the house which then influences the majority of their parfum. What is your opinion of Reflection Man? Amouage is my favorite house, and Reflection Man is unique....but it is also incredibly widely loved because its profile is very mass appealing.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I believe that Reflection Man is indeed niche!

[@ragefierce]

You crack me up, Justin! I always enjoy watching your videos, but you’re definitely a total niche snob 😂. It’s okay though. We love your videos!

[@cellytyree4771]

The whole parfum de marly house smells pretty designer to me .

[@sumaccooking]

Great video Justin. I agree, Niche perfumes should smell unique, good quality, innovative luxurious and interesting. To my personal taste, many Tom Ford scents fall in that category (Tuscan Leather, Bois Marocain, etc.). The only Bond no. 9 that I felt niche was Cooper Square. I consumed a bottle over 10 years and it was sooo good. I totally agree with your Parfum de Marly analysis. My favorite of the house that I think are truly niche are Shagya, Layton Exclusive and Layton. The only perfume that combines coffee and vanilla that I really like. Moreover, things like Xeryus Rouge (original), Fahrenheit (original) and Ricci Club to me are niche because of their innovative profiles when they first came out.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I agree with everything you said. Thanks for watching.

[@bottlesandbeer]

I see absolutely nothing wrong with what you spoke. Great Content as usual. Salute andThanks!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you sir!

[@MrVeteranVlogs]

Another great video Brother

[@stayfreshproductions]

Much appreciated

[@largejon]

Just picked up PDM greenley I might have to take a look at FDB🤔

[@heermansdisability]

Fan of sedley. Easy grab. Smells great. Easy pleasant wear.

[@asparceproton1]

I really enjoyed Vibrato but it’s fairly similar to another full bottle I have in Haze Extreme from Aaron Terence Hughes. But it has gotten me some great compliments. My friend’s wife asked specifically what it was.

[@laminetoure925]

Justin just lost a sponsorship deal with Abercrombie 🤣

[@stayfreshproductions]

Haha

[@brunopaolucci6054]

I I like how Justin is realistic about most scents. He”s happy if it lasts a few hours and I move on to something else later on in the day. Most reviewers go on about fake longevity and long lasting skin scents. When you have slot a bottles, you basically wear 2 maybe 3 scents per day, especially in the dummer

[@brunopaolucci6054]

Excuse my spelling, didn’t have my glasses on

[@berenddevries74]

Great video Justin. Niche isn't indeed always as you describe niche. How about making a video which designer/ mainstream smell like niche in your opinion?

[@berenddevries74]

@@WaywardWinds Narciso Rodriguez is a fashion designer. To me personaly his perfumes are mainstream. Encre Noir however does smell like 'niche' to me personaly also. Like more perfumes from Lalique. But as Justin often sais; perfumes are as personal as it can get. Something which smells out of this world to me, might smell avarege to you and visa versa.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I’ve done this before and I will do it again 😁

[@DrRDW]

Thank you! Someone finally kept it real about Vibrato. Does it smell good, yes. Is it worth the price, no. Tygar is the original. Just let it be, lol.

[@mudaralharazi4474]

Future Justin needs to start doing some editing courses lol when you introduce sedley, u still got it under fragrance du bois hahaha, it’s your turn to go at future Justin aka custin

[@stayfreshproductions]

Outta pocket

[@mudaralharazi4474]

@@stayfreshproductions we stay external

[@mudaralharazi4474]

@@daniell5740 lol I’m only joking with Justin

[@Analog784]

I wish Percival opening lasted longer without drying down to the full AF Fierce profile.

[@andrewpayne3298]

I want to enjoy a wonderful scent journey through the day but there's also a place in my life for simple easy to understand fragrances

[@yella597]

I got caught in the hype after i heard you in multiple videos about blind buying and Vibrato,it smells good and good performance,i just dont feel it was worth what i paid,good video 👍🏾

[@andrenicholas1072]

You know what the truth hurts and you are being real 😂😂 I start to shop sensibly now

[@pacolemus4977]

Justin have you tried "l'air du desert marocain" by andy tauer and if so what you think about it???

[@stayfreshproductions]

It’s been years, I need to try it again. But it is a very special fragrance.

[@pacolemus4977]

@stayfreshproductions hopefully you make a video about it can't wait to see your opinión on the fragrance

[@krissk77]

I think some frags from expensive brands seem overpriced. My take is if it smells like a designer frags I'll go with designer if it's cheaper. Some frags are also expensive coming from certain perfumers.....😊

[@statikeagle1076]

Hey justin spade to spade how about the new zaharoff coco loco?? Could u see that scent profile be in a jpg bottle Im pretty sure you tried it already🤔

[@stayfreshproductions]

What do you think about it?

[@statikeagle1076]

@@stayfreshproductions i like it, very long lasting on my skin. Sweet,tropical fruity coconut. Its my first zaharoff fragance. Perfect for summer night👌🏼

[@AdrianBenjaminx]

Niche citrus is tricky if comparing to Dior Homme Cologne, Aqua Di Parma, Atelier Cologne etc...these examples pair tenacious synthetic notes layered on citrus to create a mainstream effect - which is ok, makes ppl think the citrus lasts all day. True niche might lean more on provenance and let the actual citrus shine, you'll get the best Italian or South African citrus for 3 hours, it won't have that perfumey effect on the dry down and it'll cost $4 per ml.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Good points.

[@PharaohLawLess1]

Stay Fresh Productions Baby!!!

[@tobiasjacobs2093]

I think perfume for everyone is diffrent. Everyone finds something else special that some find even bad. I bought Percival and Sedley. I liked them a lot. Not like fully regret buying them, but not much later I smelled a couple of freshies from Xerjoff and I liked them just way better. Well summertime is almost over so no point in buying more freshies.

[@blAckevans]

Copeland you have the luxury to spend on niche just for the “scent” lmao ….. if I’m spending 200+ I gotta have that performance 💀

[@abefadel10]

Justin, I’ve followed you for a while and think you’d absolutely love Jaipur Pour Homme EDP by Boucheron. Complex cinnamon / citrus / vanilla combo that evolves over time. Only $30. Masterpiece fragrance

[@stayfreshproductions]

I've been meaning to try it for a while.

[@dominicksans7204]

Roja Elysium is a mass appealing scent but I do like it very much. I like it better than the intense.

[@sumaccooking]

I forgot to mention that I smelled one or two Sospiro in the past and I just didn't get why the price tag. I think it was Erba Pura.

[@utmost-F16]

I want honest answer to my question: Has PDM Sedley been reformulated ? I'm about to pull the trigger on a 100ml bottle I've already tested it out and love it so much.

[@stayfreshproductions]

It was reformulated a few years ago, but allegedly to improve its performance. But I can’t tell you how it’s reformulation will affect your experience.

[@utmost-F16]

@@stayfreshproductions thanks for your reply. Bought

[@puissance]

I bought the PDM Masculine Discovery Collection and I actually did not like Layton, Pegasus, and Herod... Percival was just ok in my opinion. I'm much more selective now and haven't bought a full bottle in over a month!

[@Sune82]

Niche… As I see it, it’s actually very easy… 👍🏼 There’s a difference between a niche fragrance and a niche house. Niche fragrances are fragrances that are (1) done in a new way/style - that be specific notes or new scent profiles and (2) it has to be somewhat wearable/likeable - otherwise, if nobody likes it, it wont be filling a niche. Niche fragrance houses, aims to do the above with their fragrances - and does so. If a luxury niche house such as Fragrance Dubois, does a luxury mainstream fragrance, that is exatcly what it is. If a designer house does a new thought out fragrance, that smells like nothing else out there, and people are buying the fragrance, the fragrance is a niche fragrance from a designer house. I agree that the fragrances in the video are not niche, although they come from niche houses. May be luxury/high-end though. Anyway. Just my opinion 😊 Great videos Justin. Really enjoying your chanel. 🙏🏼 Thx.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you! I hear you.

[@PhinClio]

Honestly, fragrances sold at niche prices that smell mainstream is the last category of fragrances I want to spend money on. I'm happy to buy designer frags at designer prices and to pay niche prices for something that doesn't smell mainstream.

[@elroyprepson]

Give Abercrombie a try now. It’s different lol

[@stayfreshproductions]

Lol

[@equilibrium2147]

Just, may I know what’s your parameters for the so called “niche perfume”? Thanks!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Niche smells like it was intentionally crafted to not smell like anything else on the market, using high quality materials. This doesn’t mean it needs to smell weird or repulsive. It is intended to challenge or inspire the wearer through an artistic sentiment, whereas mainstream perfumes are simply intended to empower the wearer by helping them fit in to the crowd.

[@jimlittle5769]

I'm a little confused. I seem to remember watching a video you made 6, 7 months ago where you said Percival was mainstream/mass-appealing and recommending Sedley was a better alternative due to not being mainstream/mass appealing.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I don’t believe I have ever said that Sedley is not mainstream or not mass-appealing. If you can tell me the video, I can look into it.

[@jimlittle5769]

@@stayfreshproductions I went back and watched that video a couple times. I had thought that after saying Percival was a mainstream/mass appealing scent, you were giving Sedley as an option to consider that wasn't. What you actually said is that while Sedley is still mass-appealing and mainstream, it's more interesting than Percival. You then also said Layton is mass-appealing/mainstream. So, apologies, I misunderstood. That video is titled, 'These 5 fragrances are NOT worth your money (hear me out).' from 7 months ago.

[@DONQUIIIXOTE]

A post production error: it says Sedley is by fragrance du bois not pdm. Not sure if you already caught that though!

[@stayfreshproductions]

I caught it.

[@mrrob4590]

For me. Solstice dries down very similar to lhomme Rochas

[@69Busa08Nova]

I agree 100% on vibrato…I bought a sample and will not be buying a full bottle. This conclusion came after 8+ wears. Too much hype for a mediocre fragrance imo.

[@dominicksans7204]

Here is one for you, Creed Silver Mountain Water. Great scent but don’t not last very long at all. For $500 to me not worth it. Don’t need it to project that far or beast mode. But I would like 4 to 5 hours at least and I don’t get that. What do you think?

[@EanPaul200]

When did you buy yours? Mine was about 2019 and it lasted until the next day. Actually too long so its surprising to hear that.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I like SMW. I would never pay retail for any Creed, and no fragrance is worth $500 imo. I would only get Creed discounted, which is easy to do. That being said, I don’t mind its low performance. I use it for a particular function. When I wear it in the summer, it allows me to wear 1-2 other fragrances in a day because it wears off early.

[@dominicksans7204]

@@EanPaul200 I did not buy o got a sample about 2 weeks ago.

[@dominicksans7204]

@@stayfreshproductions fear enough I respect it. I guess i expected more from them with the name and all. I am going to get another sample and layer it with Excentric molecule iso e

[@zeusbuslig]

Interesting. I guess you dont prefer linear colognes because they’re just.. linear? I do like them for that same reason haha. If I really love a scent then the more I want it to stay that way throughout its life. I guess it’s a difference in taste. As of now im still in my noob days so my taste might change 😊.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Some I do really enjoy!

[@benfeld4058]

Does your girl make you read her the dictionary to help her relax? Smoothest thing in this video isn't any of these fragrance blends; it's the voice!

[@stayfreshproductions]

😆😆

[@gerardzonjee]

There, you said it, it’s not niche, it’s nice. 😉

[@stayfreshproductions]

😆

[@mckinleyp13]

Uh oh! JC about to hurt some feels with the frag com darling from sospiro

[@stayfreshproductions]

😁

[@mrrob4590]

In general I find most summer scents boring yes they uplifting and smell good but the magic fades fast. This summer my favorites have been creed Erolfa Guerlain lhomme cologne Sospiro basso creed royal water.

[@rano2613]

Isn't Sospiro basso a Terre Hermes ripoff?

[@mrrob4590]

@@rano2613 oh it’s definitely a copy however it is in my opinion better it’s cleaner. The flint note in terre d Hermes that keeps me from wearing it is cleaned up and done better. Basso over all is brighter. I’m definitely aware they are similar but for me Basso is the better option.

[@paigeofstylez]

Basically, niche for beginners coming from mainstream designers

[@PharaohLawLess1]

I wear Roberto Cavali Man which no one likes but I wear it for me. They don’t even make it anymore

[@stayfreshproductions]

That one is very nice

[@sidogr9854]

i think you're over estimated this niche thing !

[@stayfreshproductions]

?

[@JigSawGaming]

A new updated niche fougere fragrances? ??? anytime soon?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Perhaps 🙏🏾

[@JigSawGaming]

@@stayfreshproductions also a full review for bracken man would be lovely. I see You talking a lot about that fragrance. Peace

[@andrewpayne3298]

Complete agreement niche means a small target audience appeals to a certain niche mass appeal is the Complete opposite maybe you could call them luxury or just very expensive not niche and some designer fragrances are niche like gucci guilty absolute

[@jodee8831]

I don't feel as though there is great importance to differentiate between nichè and designer... I have smelled designer that have nichè quality and nichè with designer quality.... Imo.. true nichè just means that the house ONLY makes fragrances... what is more important is that you have something that YOU enjoy wearing... whether it be it from Amouage or Calvin Klein

[@stayfreshproductions]

I tried to make clear that I believe loving what you wear is most important.

[@jodee8831]

@stayfreshproductions I know... you frequently do... that's why your opinion is valued... because your perspective is nuanced.

[@stayfreshproductions]

@@jodee8831 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TrustNoOne88]

If your going to say many parfum de marly frags aren’t niche then you also have to see the flip side of the coin and call some designer frags that are very different niche. Like many of the offerings from Costume national. Or some Tom ford frags like ebony fume. I’d like to see a video on niche designers.

[@stayfreshproductions]

That’s exactly what I do already.

[@TrustNoOne88]

@@stayfreshproductions yeah you kinda do 😂. I actually agree with your outlook. Only thing is it’s very subjective what different is. Or mass pleasing. Niche can also mean very high quality ingredients too.

[@janetn9942]

Why not sell or give away the scents that u don’t 100% love , or “spark joy”?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Great question. Because as a reviewer, the role fragrances play in my life is a little different. I use many of them for reference more than I use them for enjoyment. That being said, I have sold/gifted hundreds of bottles over the years that I didn’t not care for anymore.

[@leetonholness650]

Sedley by Francid du Bois? Hmm interesting indeed.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Obviously it’s a mistake.

[@sidogr9854]

all niche smell mass appealing nowadays

[@stayfreshproductions]

I disagree. There are true niche brands that are creating niche fragrances.

[@SmoothSmellsWithT]

My brother what happened?!

[@stayfreshproductions]

🤷🏾‍♂️

[@SmoothSmellsWithT]

@@stayfreshproductions Crazy, but hey good thing to be here! They’ll understand they will never stop good people! Glad to see you in good spirits and still giving that stay fresh energy 💯💯

[@stayfreshproductions]

@@SmoothSmellsWithT oh I didn’t know what you were referring to. Yeah I’m trying to make the best of it. Thank you bro.

[@abdullahashkananai4422]

❤️👍😏

[@golfbuddy1969]

So are you going to do a designer that is really niche? Is that possible too? No it isn’t. My understanding is Niche is opposite of designer, and is only based on its origin. It has nothing to do with what it smells like, its longevity or performance, or how much it costs, or if it is mass appealing or no one likes to smell them. Designers do multiple lines, one of which is fragrance, and niche is from a company that exists exclusively for fragrances. Niche cannot really be mainstream, just like designer can never be niche. If you complicate it, you’re probably wrong.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I do believe that there are designer brands that create niche fragrances. I have spoken on that multiple times. Case in point: Gucci Guilty Absolute.

[@golfbuddy1969]

@@stayfreshproductions I think the real difference is that “niche” is generally used as a noun, but you’re using “niche” as an adjective.

[@stayfreshproductions]

@@golfbuddy1969 hmm…so the phrase “a niche fragrance”, using the word “niche” as a classifying word to more accurately describe a fragrance, is inaccurate?

[@golfbuddy1969]

@@stayfreshproductions actually, I think it is appropriate to use either form. Niche marketing is an adjective for the type of marketing. A niche fragrance is really a noun, but also can be an adjective. I think both usages can be different and yet correct. Niche is defined as a product to a small and select group of people. Also, if you want to get really deep in it, niche can describe the fragrance, or the people that it’s for- both are niche. Also, I have enjoyed your vids.

[@AdrianBenjaminx]

'massniche'

[@olesyakoktyan6713]

Gladiator by Sora Dora is just beyond mediocre, appalling, cheap scent. Not sure why you decided to out Gladiator in the same review with Sedley, Perceval and Elysium. Gladiator belongs in a trash can.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I hear what you’re saying, but honestly Sedley and Percival are pretty much the same quality. Gladiator is not severely worse to me. But it sounds like you simply don’t like the scent, which is fine.