Perfumer Reviews 'Platinum Égoïste' by Chanel

[@jcjosepatan5]

This is the ONE. It really is, believe me. I have had a lot of perfumes (+100) designer, niche, cheap, rare and every kind of perfumes but this one have "something different". I don't want to say pheromones but ladies at my work always ALWAYS tell me they love how I smell. Clean, sexy, masculine, mysterious, different. Awesome. A brilliant f4cking underrated masterpiece from the 90's

[@Finn959]

How old are these ladies

[@jcjosepatan5]

@@Finn959 i started using it in 2017 (I was 19y/o) now I'm 26 y/o. From 18 year old ladies to 120, it works!

[@mikel9866]

😆

[@iZUCAR707]

@@Finn959 LMAO

[@DropBear_42]

@@iZUCAR707 hahaha I was going to ask the same thing and died laughing when I saw both the above comment + your reaction 😂😂😭😭 No doubt it is an amazing fragrance with a timeless scent profile, but there is no way that young girls (18-28 let’s say) are reacting to this with primal sexual instincts like they do to JPG Male line, Eros, YSL Y EDP, Givenchy, Terre D’Hermes, Spicebomb Extreme… you get the point haha. But Obama, thank you for that laugh 😂😂🤣🤣

[@ohmyrod6715]

Platinum Egoiste is one of those fragrances that will always have to be in my collection. For people newer to the community the bottle may put them off because of its simplistic packaging. I love that haha. I’ve actually never smelled anyone wearing this aside form myself. Great review Aaron.

[@tttoomm1210]

i've actually smelled someone wearing it

[@ohmyrod6715]

@@tttoomm1210 👌🏼 nice. Did it take you by surprise?

[@kaykay8903]

I got a bottle and I love it 🙌🏼

[@JayTheRed8]

I feel exactly the same way.

[@tttoomm1210]

@@ohmyrod6715 it did actually, I was like wait.. I knoe that scent. Unfortunately it doesn't work on me since im 21

[@VVilDeCaRd]

Platinum Egoïste it's my love from the first sniff,still my number one.Lot of love for you Aaron from Poland.

[@ChescoYT]

A true MASTERPIECE in men's fragrance! One of those fragrances that changed the game. Released in 1993, Notorious BIG's signature scent when he first started making money and shopping for luxury. Still smells good even after reformulation. The base of Egoiste is the base for Bleu de Chanel. Best clone is 'Hugo Boss - Green' for only $20 bucks!

[@griponreality9716]

Agreed. Also check out Eau De Passion by Frank Olivier it's simply fantastic especially being only 20 dollars makes it a steal

[@ChescoYT]

@@griponreality9716 ty

[@EOTA564]

MB Legend (original EDT) also has a similar vibe but is much sweeter/fruitier and more synthetic.

[@augustinefaithdefender]

It is already affordable, why need the clone?

[@1Interloper]

@rheililin Yeah he rapped about it in a song

[@JayTheRed8]

The nostalgia with this fragrance is off the scale for me. When I was in my early twenties and enjoying the club scene Notorious BIG released a song called "Nasty Girl" and one of the lyrics is "Platinum chanel cologe...ing, I stay... dressed to impress, spark this b*tches interest" and it was the biggest song at the time. I remember thinking what "aftershave" (thats what I called it then) is he talking about so I bought it and have forever loved it. This will never leave my collection.

[@w0251605]

Hey Jay Was that a biggie smalls song I’m curious because I think I just heard that song for the first time four days ago. Lol Either way this was my favorite dress up nighttime cologne or for any kind of work parties. My girlfriend another time and all of her friends loved it. That’s when I was in my early 20s as well.

[@RobbieSwan]

Bleu Parfum you have a 10. Platinum Egoiste a 10 and Edition Blanche a 9. You know you’re dealing with a fantastic fragrance house with those scores from Aaron.

[@travisn346]

And I think Allure Homme Sport might even top those. Chanel does it right.

[@tittsmcgee7004]

People rave about Blu de Chanel but I love this one more! Excellent spring/summer scent. Good longevity but not beast mode.

[@pinzytoto7698]

This used to be beastmode in the 90s to early 2000s, my go to scent. They reformulated it and sadly it's a shadow of its former self.

[@scent_jeannie]

They have taken the metallic note down and it’s not the same 😩

[@pinzytoto7698]

used to get stopped in packed clubs by people asking what I was wearing. projection and longevity was truely beastmode. Scent would remain on your clothes 24hrs. it was truely unrivaled in the 90s to early 2000s. No suprise Biggie mentioned it in a song.

[@sO_RoNerY]

@@scent_jeannie it happens to every fragrance. It's nothing new. Gotta respect it and continue to use it. No sense letting fragrances be put to a stop because people don't like the change.

[@royzevisionneur2045]

@@pinzytoto7698 maybe it's because it was eau de parfum? Now I only see eau de toilette

[@anthonyo4346]

I have been wearing this fragrance for years. 3/4 through my 3rd bottle. Not strong a projection, but the fragrance clings to my skin for 6+ hours. Definitely a reapply through out the day option. I receive lots of compliments with this one. Great review, as always, Aaron.

[@PoweredByHotshot]

Definitely one of my favorites. Bought it this year and was blown away by the smell. Such a refined fragrance.

[@milosdjokovic8241]

Looking forward to get this one 😊

[@TonCon89]

One of my favourites of all time. A perfectly balanced masterpiece. Nice analysis!

[@edgroves2051]

The amount of compliments I’ve had from women over the years with this one is ridiculous.

[@davids_d3246]

Young and old? great fragrance

[@flightgravity7483]

This is my signature scent. Gorgeous and sophisticated. I can wear this with a tshirt and jeans and still feel elegant.

[@yunisazizli7737]

Finally someone appreciating this masterpiece. Forget Bleu de Chanel, Dior Sauvage, Prada Lhomme. This is the boss in the office.

[@jacobnoergaard]

Thumbs up Aaron, I wholly agree with you on this. It's a fragrance I've had previously and one I need to get again soon. Just a classic.

[@farbrother123]

This used to be my go to scent during the late nineties early 2000s. At the time it was a unique smell that ladies and men loved. Thanks for the throwback memories x❤️

[@stevetrabajo4065]

What do you think about it's longevity?

[@Adam-yd8dw]

How would it be if a 20 year old wore it today? Very unique? Out of place?

[@irunfreightllc]

@@Adam-yd8dw did you end up getting? I’m 18 tryna get it

[@vukasinstanisavljevic4387]

I love this too! A classic 90's barbershop aromatic fougere made modern with massive ammounts of hedione and geraniol. You should also try the original Égoïste it's even better.

[@jm77_josemanuel]

Gorgeus description, you described it perfectly. I also love this fragance.

[@he-man_]

I hope they release an elixir version of this frag… much needed 4 sure! This is a hidden gem from the time when fragrances were actually and virtually an indispensable extension of your personality into the world around you… good old times back…

[@ImSlowAndStupid]

A man can wish! This is easily one of my favourites, unfortunately doesnt last and doesnt project after 2-3 hours.

[@lukeweeks3470]

I love Platinum Egoïste! I need to buy this one. I love hearing your opinions Aaron. Keep up the reviews! :)

[@abunadia5506]

After TF Beau De Jour, this has been my signature for decades! I own over 200 fragrances, including niche ones, and these 2 I have to repurchase the most often. Highly recommended for all gents! Absolutely timeless, fair dinkum, mate! 🇦🇺

[@JoraMoiSosed]

Platinum Egoist is my favorite fragrance, thanks Aaron!

[@waynemorris4346]

This is one of the most important perfumes in my collection. It was my first serious perfume. I received my first bottle in 1995 on my 21st birthday and I still have roughly 20ml left. I use it only on special occasions. I have gone through a couple more bottles over the years. It was in fact, my wedding scent too. It was my signature scent until 1998 when my wife decided I needed to broaden my horizons 🤣 And that was truly the beginning of my love of perfumes 😁 I'm glad you enjoy it too Aaron ☺️ My original bottle does last a good 6-8 hrs.... Newer bottles are not as long lasting but maintain the scent profile IMO 🙂

[@mydaddonohoe2947]

Probably the most underrated Fragrance reviewer out there, excellent review 👏

[@theoleskau8822]

Love this one!! Such a good spring fragrance. Smells like fresh out of the barber shop

[@Zetsumei88]

Brilliant! I love Platinum Egoiste and feel it's very underrated in the community. Especially with some people saying it makes you smell like Euro trash and I roll my eyes at those comments. If you can get your hands on the OG Egoiste Cologne Concentree that one is a treat. If I remember correctly, it has Mysore sandalwood in it. The modern EDT of the OG Egoiste is still nice, but nothing compared to the concentree. Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@Jindujun]

After watching a lot of reviews over the weeks I always come back to you Aaron because you just share your opinion about perfumes so uniquely and interesting. Always so much background information that you learn to love and understand those fragrances on another level.

[@longbeachoriginal2360]

This is the fragrance that got me started. I don’t wear it often but it will remain in my collection forever.

[@santeripe]

Could you do Xerjoff Nio in the future? It's a cult classic bergamot neroli, with great longevity and superb ingredient quality. Probably THE citrus for many citrus lovers

[@tonyl5676]

Yes!!! Just started obsessing over fragrances 2 years ago, up to about 100 bottles, as soon as I smelled this I loved it and went out and bought my father a bottle.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@benjohnston3109]

I love this one also. I read a comment somewhere saying that this fragrance is beautiful at any time but becomes absolutely spiritual in the heat. I completely agree, having worn it for a while now. Lines up to buy a coffee a few weeks back and everyone in the line (6 or more people) gave me massive compliments... rather embarrassed :D I couple of extra sprays on skin and clothes makes the longevity go to 6+hrs for me. Thanks Aaron, I love your reviews even if I rarely disagree I always learn something.

[@Ed-ce5mb]

Aaron, you are AMAZING!!!! I can watch your videos all day long. Your video reviews have a professionalism that NOBODY else can match. You have NO PEERS in the fragrance community.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Wow, thank you!

[@mohsinchoudhury85]

hope he likes it 🤞🏾🤞🏾 one of my favourite Chanel along with Pour Monsieur. edit: 😊 can't knock biggies signature scent.

[@tbawana]

Ow wow I didn't know that, I went looking for the original egoiste and my local department had this baby, smelt bought and walked out, I loved it from first sniff.

[@mohsinchoudhury85]

@@tbawana I got the original, two different fragrance. but i do prefer platinum. 😙👌🏾

[@ohmyrod6715]

I have to put my nose on Pour Monsieur.

[@mohsinchoudhury85]

@@ohmyrod6715 proper underrated.

[@EOTA564]

Pour Monsieur original EDT is a wonderful manly scent but performance is mild. I think that’s part of its character though. It’s not meant to be an in your face fragrance.

[@sambates9505]

I wear this often. I agree, the other Chanel mens fragrances have little longevity and are a bit samey. Really love your incredible reviews. Thank you.

[@_Palmi]

I am a woman, i love it and find it to be a masterpiece, I imagine thats how Alain Delon smells, its one of the first perfumes on my perfume journey that intrigued me and i have been wanting to buy it for my collection but i keep investing into more feminine ones first and...your day will come, Platinum Egoiste... just don't get discontinued yet :)

[@JayDotGreezy]

Platinum Egoiste is my all time favorite and signature scent. A lot of people shit on it but I dont get that. Something so timeless can never be dated by definition.

[@TonytheTyga]

Top-10 all time for me. Always love hearing you speak on fragrances Aaron!

[@wazzabanzook5028]

purchased a 100 ml bottle in 2012, still 80% full and in its box, love it

[@dorningarts]

Aaron, such a great review, you nailed this scent! I love Platinum E, and for the reasons you described, keep up your excellent reviews:)

[@alexanders180]

This is my dad‘s favorite fragrance, i have a bottle but rarely ever wear it, only on special occasions. Absolutely stunning scent that is the one fragrance i would keep if i had to choose only one.

[@stephenfuquay8919]

You should make a fragrance inspired off of this one. You mentioned at the end you wouldn’t mind seeing a few things. Make a Parfum inspired version of this! I would forsure buy.

[@flamboyant91]

This is my fav chanel. Normally I'm into dark, heavy or sweet fragrances, but this one just does it for me. It smells sophisticated but effortless at the same time.

[@lyndonearlington5986]

This is one of best fragrances from Chanel. I want to try this one. I have the original Egoiste..... good review Governor. Have great day and fulljoy yourself 🌠🌟💯

[@robusto7735]

We got a “love” and a 10!!! This is a keeper for me, too. If you love this, get your nose on Nishane B-612. I wear Egoiste and B-612 quite often…both in the same family. Great video, Aaron!

[@lukeweeks3470]

I really think you should review Chanel's Antaeus. It's basically Kouros (which I know was one of your first fragrances you bought) but with the Chanel touch. Much smoother and absolutely beautiful. If I can easily summarise it, it's a citrusy Chypre with a woody, leathery undertone. Antaeus launched in 1981. I think your scent, "Deviant" is probably the closest to Antaeus, though I haven't smelled Deviant yet! Even though Platinum Égoïste was launched in 1993, it seems like a much more modern scent than its age would imply! It's so fresh and lovely.

[@christopher5040]

antaeus has nothing to do with kouros...at all !!

[@searcheroftruth7308]

@@christopher5040 agreed, totally different fragrance and and not as crude as Kouros either actually.

[@lukeweeks3470]

@@christopher5040They were both launched in 1981 and are considered some of the “powerhouse” fragrances of the 80s. Antaeus was basically Chanel’s answer to the musky, dark fragrances from the late 70s and early 80s. Like it or not, Kouros and Antaeus are incredibly similar. Not in their smell, but in their target audience.

[@christopher5040]

@@lukeweeks3470 thanks for your answer...I really admire CHANEL, I do not know another Maison capable of playing so gracefully with aldehydes, even in "Christalle" there are some in the top notes. Despite of everything, my very fav of mine is " pour monsieur" edp and edp...as I consider it being some kind of n°5 for men. best regards to you.

[@shefayetchowdhury6316]

Thank you Aaron for your review... Got to agree with the way you explained, the feeling is mutual.... one that can fall under the radar due to new fragrances always coming out pushing a classical midway oldie behind!.... one that is stuck in the middle between past and present. I love this perfume and have this. Longevity is great!

[@dominicksans7204]

Bro, I’ve seen you review over the years and never paid attention and just this year I have been hearing about your fragrance and never knew it was you. Definitely checking them out now.

[@jasongalvan135]

I love this one and it actually performs amazing on me. I can usually get 10-12 hrs from it

[@Icewolfen70]

Amazing video as well, I love how detailed the description is, how each element is taken in consideration. I implore you, do a review of the new Tom Ford fragrance, Ébène Fumé. Thank you for your content!

[@fleetingfootnotes9133]

Funny. This was one of the fragrances I wanted to look into... now it feels like 100% complete research. (Yeah, I'll still sample it before I buy, but I'm basically sold at this point.)

[@jwray5583]

There’s just something about it’s smell. I’m in no way smart enough as Aaron is to pick up all the subtle characteristics…but when I tried it on my skin at Sephora, I walked out to my car, cranked it, cut it back off, walked back in, and bought it right then. It’s wonderful year round to me, but is spectacular in the Summer.

[@nealo814]

Had it 20 years ago. Lovely scent. Might have to grab a bottle. Frag nostalgia

[@jeremyhinze8837]

See if you can get ahold of the original egoiste it's even better. Completely different scent but amazing all the same.

[@darthdeluxe_1]

One of the BEST perfumes on the Market. THIS is a awesome Classic. And It's in my alltime top 5. Iiiiiiii Love IT ! Do you know the original EGOÏSTE from 1990? Because the original EGOÏSTE is my #1 Perfume. My holy Grale of fragrances. The 2016 batch is really close to the First batch of 1990.

[@roelhoremans5887]

Original Egoïste is a tremendous scent. I love it, but my environment is a little less positive overall. Hence the name, I guess. ;)

[@mtedwards]

Good review. I wear this one to work. I like the unique feel of this Chanel as no one else at work wears it. I get wafts of it throughout the day…wasn’t expecting this from an EDT. I think it’s an elegant alternative to the more popular fragrances.

[@pauln0371]

Platinum Egoiste is an absolute classic. Great Frag from Chanel. Great review again as usual Aaron 👍👍

[@user-Cosmicplayhouse_]

Your reviews are inspirational. Love hearing your take on Chanel, currently my favorite fragrance house.

[@AdamN-uq9fy]

Good stuff.. I’ve got an older bottle that is the taller one, and I absolutely love it. One of the best office scents in the game.

[@roblund6919]

Aaron I tried this cologne at a local perfumery 5 years ago and wasn't fond of it so I bought Bleu de Chanel which was a safe purchase, but after watching this review and your enthusiasm I will have to revisit this cologne once again and perhaps my nose will have matured enough for a purchase.Really enjoy your intelligent reviews and the science behind them

[@sohatyi]

Platinum Egoiste is up there with Anteaus for me. The only two Chanels I really buy.

[@Mira20153]

I love this scent, the name, though. 🙄 One of my bf used it and it really had me glued to him. 😍❤️

[@kiandresmith2840]

When the wind blows while wearing this 🤯 gorgeous scent

[@fragmericanidiot]

I LOVE Platinum Egoiste! Perfect barbershop frag. Between this, Beau de Jour, at the barbers, and 212 you are completely covered for Aromatic Fougeres.

[@CyberOverlord_]

This is my favorite Chanel, its definitely one I'll always keep in my collection

[@TheKamrenB]

Love at first sniff for me. Super nostalgic and shaving-creamy in the best way.

[@Pochitoo]

The dry down is the best.... but longevity on the dry down is little to none.... i always said is smells like shaving cream at the beginning but the dry down is so floral and tangy that i want to just take a bite of it

[@davids2206]

As a Creed fan, it reminds me of Green Irish Tweed crossed with Himalaya

[@shockalockabocka]

I had this in the late 90’s and early 2000’s and two, TWO, sprays was enough. My laundry always smelled like it, and I would always had ppl asking what I was wearing at the laundromat. I bought a new bottle recently and it doesn’t have as many phases/complexity as it used to have, but I still love it. The beginning used to be so dark and literally metallic. But then it would bloom and last on your clothes for days!

[@Super804boy]

I really love how describe a fragrance. It makes the fragrance seem alive as if I can see what you are describing. I really appreciate your viewpoint and reviews,.

[@LukeyEds]

Absolutely love it. My signature scent

[@western-oud1898]

This has always reminded me as being very similar to CK eternity..obviously Calvin Klein copied Chanel but their definitely very similar..surprised you liked this so much tbh Aaron because although people do like it many don't because of the cold mattalic feel to it..anyways great review 👍

[@jumpeimuzai8963]

I enjoy this fragrance very much. I’ve been using it since 2008. It’s one of the fragrances that I can count on to make me feel pumped.

[@winnienguyen4420]

Aaron please try the original Egoiste. I think it's even sexier than the flanker.

[@piotrek3580]

Timeless, elegant, masculine, fresh. One of the best from Chanel

[@b.b3642]

Extreme longevity on my skin. Easy 14 hours. Legendary fragrance.

[@derpnurh]

What year is your batch?

[@mune191]

Hello, dear Aaron. Thank you for your hard work! I think you would enjoy reviewing Lalique - Fleur Immortel or Lalique - Or Interporel. 🙏😊

[@davemc162]

Execelent technical review. I have this one, and your analysis is spot on. A truly lovely fragrance. Cheers!

[@sufami4513]

Great review! Would love to see a breakdown/comparison of Chanel Pour Monsieur EDP vs the 1966 Dior Eau Sauvage EDT

[@Sambuccashake]

It's the #1 in the "Expensive shower gel fragrance genre". ;) A dumb reach with no unpleasant secrets. And I love it.

[@ntr7030]

Nailed it. Great review Aaron!

[@MisterWright82]

Thanks for validating my taste, :D I love Platinum Egoiste as well.

[@Ishida2725]

Just smelled this for the 1st time on Orlando airport and it's fantastic. Will buy it for wearing to work!

[@joymonte5471]

Nice review as always!please review Antaeus by Chanel!

[@timr2241]

Chanel Platinum Egoiste is a Legend !! I absolutely love it. One of the few I call a Masterpiece.

[@wildflowers100]

Platinum Egoiste is such a classic. It smells amazing on my man! 😍

[@alextanguay5886]

Can I ask how old you are?

[@daviddoink872]

Have youd one a review of Egoiste (not Platinum) ? thanks

[@hichamabdourahman6006]

Please try to make a video about wearing winter fragrance in summer. I live in a hot country all year round. And I can't wear only what is for summer. Smells get the same to me (citrus and few spices). I love to try other types. I started collecting winter fragrances and I enjoy them. I'm wondering if they smell better in cool weather or last longer. I don't know. Can you share your thoughts?

[@christopheclaus8505]

this one grow on me a lot at first i was not so cray about it but now i really like it maison margiela has a scent that smells very close to this (at the barbers ) but who doenst like the scent the notorious big had :) and if you want a shave soap that is based on this scent DNA try solo from the goodfellas smile :)

[@jasonmfalconer]

Ooh nice. Do you like Antaeus Aaron?

[@getsf]

I have the OG égoïste and platinum. The original it's Amazingggg. Thanks for the reviews . Can you do a video of Tobacco vanille ?

[@mr.scentnarrative284]

I haven’t smelled this one but it sounds awesome the way you described it Aaron nice review

[@EleaticStranger]

I used to wear Platinum Egoiste at the office all the time, switching in occasionally something by Prada. Now, though, my go-to for work is Homme by Aaron Terrence Hughes.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

❤️🦄

[@Aaron-sv1rm]

Wife just got me a bottle...wonderful aroma, fruity notes, with nice warm core that gives it that masculine punch!

[@marcjohn9404]

If someone put a gun to my head and said that I had to pick one for life, I'd probably pick either this or the original Dior Homme.

[@richiekernan5254]

With you on your choices, 100%👌👌👍👍

[@Sean-fu3oi]

Either of those 2 or TDH Parfum for me.

[@jordanwolfcastle7387]

Literally tried both today and now planning on buying both haha

[@fragscentuals]

Two videos in one day

[@terrysmiles8599]

Very Very Nice Aaron....I love that one....I have smelled it before...Do not own that one yet!!!

[@vm2620]

My all time favourite. Probably released when I was a kid but there’s something about the vintage stuff. Still loyal to this, Joop! And CK Eternity

[@AnthonyMorales71]

I love this review and I love CPE. One of my favorite colognes.

[@victorandresreyespujada2449]

Thank you gor the review, mr Hughes! Could you please also review the classic EGOISTE? Thanks!

[@ryanepps771]

"Awesome" is a great response!! I adore this fragrance

[@AodhanBulger]

I've sat on this one for a while, was going to buy the original Égoïste, but never did. Guess this is on my list!