Do Fragrances REALLY get Compliments? | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.

Fragrances and Compliments are so interconnected but no one asks How or Why? I see many people ask me Why there Fragrances aren't getting them Compliments. Is there something wrong? Do I have the right Fragrance and even "DO FRAGRANCES REALLY GET COMPLIMENTS?" A question to some that may seem like it has an obvious answer but to others it's a more complicated situation.
In this Video I attempt to give the whole story, my experiences and finally answer that question.
FRAGRANCES MENTIONED:
Chanel - Allire Homme Sport
Jean Paul Gaulteir - Le Male
Sebastien - Espresso Royale
Tom Ford - Noir EDP
Renier Parfums - Behique
Extrait D'Atelier - Maitre Joaillier
Rochas - Rochas Man
Renier Parfums - Oud Rain
Frederick Malle - Musc Ravajouer
Io-Ko - I.Mirage 23
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[@2ScentsWorth]

Very well explained fella 👍👍

[@StefanFragrance]

Nigel the Man!!! 👍

[@2ScentsWorth]

Stefan Fragrance haha I was last time I looked lol 😜😜👌

[@UnknownChap]

I compliment myself daily on how good I smell , any other compliment is a nice added bonus but I only care that I love it , not if others do. Great well balanced video 🙏

[@ernestj3081]

Robert Quinlan I agree!

[@riseuplight]

I do too lol

[@stayfreshproductions]

This. Was. Awesome. Thank you for your keen insight, George. I agree with all points mentioned.

[@thatcologneguy446]

I feel awkward if I go around projecting like a beast. I can hear people thinking what's up with this guy? The best scents for me is something I feel comfortable wearing that people can get a whiff of now and then. I think in the real world most men don't wear scents unless it's a special occasion, and if you do, you will come across as a bit weird. I think the compliments depends on which culture and demographic you live in. For some it's natural for others it's absolutely not. What I have experienced is that wearing a nice fragrance can make other people smile more, open up more and be friendlier, even though they don't say anything.

[@jackp9570]

that Cologne guy very well said. After collecting 72391919 fragrances, I seem to gravitate to mild clean scents more than anything anymore in attempt to not be “the cologne guy”. Just want to be discovered as pleasant smelling without causing olfactory genocide to a floor of people

[@bruceadams4281]

Jack P b

[@mubashirkhan6881]

I think your definitely right about the demographic and culture thing for instance in the middle east its part n parcel of the culture to wear perfume/fragrance its actually promoted to smelp good n ties in with hygiene being clean etc etc

[@AbCDef-zs6uj]

In a world saturated with Top 10 lists and template-following reviews, nobody produces better content than George. This is genuinely informative and useful analysis that you won't typically find elsewhere. Kudos.

[@rustyshackleford17]

I do believe the "complement" factor is rather overblown in the fragrance community. Many reviews grossly exaggerate or embellish the performance. Especially when they ask people what they think. Are there some scents that get unsolicited complements. Yep. Vast majority don't. Just buy the scents you love.

[@tommyaroma3260]

General rule to determine if it's good: if you hug somebody you know and they compliment you = thumbs up. If you're in the gym and people have no issue training next to you = you're not offending anyone. That's literally it. I've had just one person ever walk up to me and compliment me randomly in my life, it was about a pair of shoes. This probably varies from country to country, but in the UK nobody is walking up to you and randomly saying you smell good 😂 Maybe in a night club, but I hate clubbing as it is.

[@symboIiq]

I swear. Got people saying “yeah bro 10 compliments this week”. Gtfo outta here lol my most complimented is Sauvage though, out of my 10 bottle collection. Complimented by a few cashiers, chicks at the club and then on a few dates when I went in for a hug.

[@curlyhairdudeify]

Yeah, I'm like the only compliment i care is my own.

[@CarolSmith_authoress_]

You really should consider changing the name of your channel from the fragrance apprentice to the fragrance authority. Great video George.

[@lucasdameron-monfrais2722]

a master is an eternal student :)

[@shahrammolaei275]

I have been watching over a thousand videos regarding fragrances from different youtube channels during the last 6 years and this video is by far the most honest and useful of them all. Thank you

[@Tyronieus]

I started watching this thinking *"omfg here we go again with the compliments"* but by the end I thought this was an excellent video. 10/10

[@martinp.5384]

Yes, I have found the best reviewer ever. I feel like you're talking directly to us viewers. Amazing!

[@jimr880]

Folks, if you want compliments then (besides being physically fit, mentally acute, interesting, possess good social habits, implement goo personal hygiene habits, and dress appropriately) hit yourself with a few spritzes of Rasasi Hawas. That's it! Cheers!

[@Jon867]

This is an absolutely outstanding analysis & probably a unique video in the history of the YT fragrance community. I don't think anyone else has ever tried to dissect exactly what types of fragrances win compliments and why - your "clean & sweet" rationale is brilliantly insightful.

[@Kalima1231]

My wife of 25 years met me when I didn't wear any fragrance at all and we moved in together just a few weeks later. I didn't wear fragrance for the first 15 years we were together and we were happy as clams. Nor did I wear fragrances in any of my other longer term relationships and had no problem attracting people. It's not fragrance that gets you attraction, dates, etc. it's YOU!!! I totally agree with The Fragrance Apprentice in that if you take a shower and are fun to be around and treat people right and with respect, you'll have no trouble. We wife and I now do smell tests in the morning to test out the new samples I get and it's a fun tradition of ours but only in the last 8 years. But even if I only showered and brushed my teeth (and sometimes even not then) she loves me for who I am. Be the best you you can be and don't worry about what, if any fragrance you're wearing. If you do wear anything, do it for you (but still be aware of those around you so you don't offend people).

[@pmrp12]

Love this format George! While not aimed at me, a now seasoned fragrance enthusiast, I would have certainly appreciated this years ago! Still watched and enjoyed. 👍🏼

[@deepakvashistha623]

When i first entered into fragrance game to look for good fragrances after getting bored from my Acqua di gio and CK one, i was kind of surprised to see videos like ‘top 10 most complimented fragrances’ on almost every youtube channel and i thought that those videos were totally unnecessary and made no sense to me, because i never thought of wearing fragrance to please other people or to get attention. Wearing a fragrance out of the two i had was just the last step of me dressing well, which gave me that confidence to get on with the day and do my best. For this reason i never really knew anything about the projection and longevity of the perfumes. When i entered the fragcom i found it to be a totally different world with a mix of all types of people wanting different things. We start our journey from channels like jeremy fragrances and end up on channels like the fragrance apprentice when we start understanding the depth of the fragrances and art behind it. Thanks for being so passionate about fragrances man and for such amazing content!!

[@lordlucan7655]

just the other day i was in my suit at work , wearing a light dose of Prada l’Homme and the very chic old lady just stood by me and then said .. you smell good ... thats one hell of a morale boost

[@bettesfragrancereviews1994]

Michael Weston I feel you. I got complimented on Dior Homme Intense by a lady in her 70s.

[@pereiraplaza222]

@@bettesfragrancereviews1994 I only get compliments by women in their 70s.

[@miker5631]

Really well thought out and accurate. Great explanation that NOBODY else on KZbin has explored.

[@Cal-zk4nc]

Setting is very important too

[@rapidfire4528]

That’s the first mistake I made buying fragrances in hopes of getting a bunch of complements, a lot of reviewers exaggerate the complement factor and as a novice frag enthusiast we believe it, now it doesn’t bother me if I do or don’t i wear fragrances for myself no one else

[@290revolver290]

Perfectly said 👌

[@roots_and_ruin]

Most fragrance channels are just reviews but you are bringing some actual education to the table - fantastic! Keep it coming! Just another note on why folk might not be getting compliments - there's an idea that complimenting someone on their fragrance means you are coming on to them. I would not feel comfortable complimenting a random man on his fragrance in a bar/ club because you never know if they will just say 'Thanks! It's xyz!' or spend the night following you around being a bit of a creep. And to any men feeling deflated because they like notes that fragrance reviewers often say women hate (leather, oud, smokey notes, dirt, oud, tobacco) - some of us would rather that than some light citrus concoction on a man. Some of us wear things like 'Black Afgano' ourselves :) So wear what you like!

[@22busy43]

Loved the straight up approach to this video. Great information for a guy in his 50s that’s less than a year into my fragrance journey.

[@lukas9990]

One of the best channels when it comes to content quality

[@CHKhouri]

You are a sincere and honest reviewer. You truly love colognes and I respect that.

[@realitycomplexitygoo]

Great vid. Perhaps the question people on the journey for longer ask is ... “does the fragrance compliment you” ... rather than does it get you compliments?

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

I like that!

[@Lisatwade]

Fabulous video George. I love hearing you talk directly from your experiences. I personally like to be able to get whiffs of the fragrances I wear throughout the day. Anything that doesn't have sillage is just a waste of money to me. Fragrances with no sillage are not likely to get compliments either if that is one's ultimate goal.

[@Ahmad-sd2hk]

A very important video and lesson for anyone getting into fragrances. Good thing you brought it up. I really enjoyed your review on Dior Homme (which was also your first video that I watched). I would love to hear your take on Chanel allure homme sport eau extreme..not the original one but the flanker eau extreme.

[@jdawg206A]

These are solid points why some fragrances get you compliments. Most fragrance reviewers don't go into detail as much as you did. Thanks!

[@weotalks2810]

I'm IN LOVE with myself, I need no VALIDATION.

[@nabilsalim1108]

That's original!

[@elsol4459]

Thank you mate. I really like how you explain facts. You have a new follower in me. Congrats.

[@ashleylitebrite6971]

The best fragrance video on KZbin hands down. #1

[@Tina-wi7we]

Great video, George. I enjoy the atmosphere of your last one with the candles, tea and pretty green in the window. But your energy and enthusiasm here in this one is more captivating. I don't care about compliments personally, but this was well thought out and still interesting. I agree performance is important! I don't want to have to sniff my arm to smell a fragrance on which I spent good money! Ty ❤️

[@fragrancemafia1778]

Dressing well & being attractive are the key components to getting compliments from ANY fragrance. Trust me, i know. I get compliments from all of my fragrances, even from frags like Tom Fords Tobacco Oud.

[@69HESH]

I enjoyed that talk George you made a lot of sense. Good video,you certainly know your onions and for that I take my hat off too you.

[@realitycomplexitygoo]

Oh great video! Thank you. Keep them coming. Really appreciate your hard work to bring us these videos. Perhaps “contextual relevance” is another key factor. Context is deeper than just saying “place”, though that’s a context, but time of day, the culture you reside in, the function you’re performing ... Is the smell familiar or socially acceptability to your circle? Not every compliment grabbing fragrance will grab you the same attention in every part of the world. One man’s bergamot is another man’s oud. Though there are some universal truths, even Aventus isn’t loved by all. Whilst clean, sweet, balanced and solid performing fragrances are great no doubt, in the boudoir, something thats closer to the skin, and often less clean might get more of the right attention and yes a compliment. Attention whores (thank you social media for harvesting that) love compliments, likes etc .... But just like any art form, the compliment getters are often not very exciting to the trained nose. That’s probably why you like Machinedrum ... and probably why the greatest art forms are the hero’s in the shadows, far away from the limelight.

[@justaddlight]

This is my official compliment to you George on Espresso Royale! Love coffee in all its forms, but especially in fragrances. I'm sure there are other uber coffee lovers out there that would appreciate it too. Very true about your criteria. And regarding compliments, I think it's less about the scent than it is about the person giving them. Excluding unconscious exclamations, in the end, someone needs to make a decision to say something. And who's getting the compliment anyhow? The fragrance? The body? The room in which it's sprayed? Really makes you think about the complexities involved in person-to-person communication.

[@rickytomatoes]

Thank you for talking about the balance of light and dark accords in fragrances. Thank you for pointing out the absurdity of the compliment factor of fragrances. And finally, thank you for sharing your honest opinions with us.

[@loveincorporated9658]

I could care less about compliments. I wear fragrances mostly for the good feeling I get while wearing them. Its nice to be able to carry a particular scent with you as you carry out your daily activities. That being said, I've received compliments in the past. The best compliment I ever received was while wearing Creed Aventus, while working at a Special event.

[@Lisatwade]

Yes, I feel the same way. I want to be able to catch whiffs of my fragrance during the day. Anything less is a waste of money.

[@Mashburn007]

@@Lisatwade yess , it just sets the mood

[@user-fg3mm1rh5c]

I saw the video today, very educative. Very kind of you to share your thoughts, many people need to understand the purpose of fragrance usage. P. S Behique is a love for me mate and as Renier says this is for man who know who they are....

[@juanantoniomartin1378]

Extraordinary good explanations about compliments. George, you are much more than a Fragrance Apprentice.

[@dcjimr1]

Great video, George...wonderful advice!

[@alanburch8499]

I watch numerous reviews, and after a few years of doing this and collecting…. You are the best. I do enjoy others, curly is great. Jeremy is hilarious. But you are all round the best. You comment about fragrance not smelling… I agree, I’ve started experimenting with adding great smells with oud with some success. I have almost a hundred to choose from. I blame you mostly for my obsession. But I love it. Thank you. 👍

[@tipoftheiceberg7034]

What a bloody BRILLIANT video.

[@TalknReview]

Allure sport was a monster compliment getter when I was younger from both female and males. This was more so than Extreme. Great video mate 🕺🏻

[@ZanarkandFFX]

I really can't stand Extreme... its just oo heavy on the tonka for me. Feels kinda thick' not sure how people rock this in high heat...

[@TalknReview]

@@ZanarkandFFX I agree I struggle with this in the high heat, i prefer the freshness of the original. - Nik

[@petrowolke]

I prefer the extreme because of the pepper and better performance

[@pereiraplaza222]

@@TalknReview I really loved loved Allure Eau Extreme.. Untill one day I oversprayed and it made me sick even if I loved it. It hasn't been the same since.

[@victormitsopoulos9765]

This is an awsome video you summed this topic up perfectly the only things which you didnt mention, which i believe are the way you present yourself, if you seem like an approachable person and have a positive attitude makes it easier for people to compliment you compared to if you are cold and abrupt also the people around you must be appreciate fragrance to a degree, an example i work as a mechanic and no one in my work place is really into fragrances some of them dont even wear them at all im lucky if i get a compliment once a month at work but i know i smell good and somtimes that is enough to know that you smell good and wear them for your own enjoyment 👍

[@traveller48017]

Great video, as always *SMILE* I do not wear fragrances for compliments, but for my own enjoyment and just in case someone wants to give me a hug! Anyway, I think the country / climate, can also pay play a part. My fragrance journey started a 3 years ago and have only gotten 1-2 compliments from people that could smell me close by (in Denmark). But, 15 years ago, when the Chanel Allure Homme Sport came out, I was in Venezuela working and the compliments came easy (1-3 per day). That was nice and a boosted my fragile ego a bit - made me less shy *smile* But, I agree, fragrance is only 10% of the deal.

[@Rego123]

Thanks for sharing your point of view. It was very well explained.

[@martydrury1234]

110 percent would love a most complimented video from you.

[@alanburch8499]

I have watched so many utube fragrance vids. This was one of my favourite.

[@dannytetreault]

Great video on getting compliments.

[@WSF176]

But more importantly do most complimented video list get more views and likes. And do great comments get a love from the creator or likes from viewers. If so does that get one more followers on social media. Thereby completing the gauntlet of ones self worth. I kid....sort of. Today’s world many require constant reaffirmation and fragrance is one tool to achieve that. Awesome video. Great topic and heartfelt discussion.

[@omegakngpn]

Great information. I really enjoyed this type of conversation.

[@Comfortinscents]

Enjoyed and like hearing you talk about perfumes so any video welcome:)

[@cristianalpizar9735]

Absolutely great point!!

[@daviskimweri8095]

You really understand wat u r talking about. Fantastic stuff!

[@riansmith7344]

I 100% agree about the balance between light and dark. I like Armani's Code Ultimate (only dark), and Givenchy's Gentleman (only bright), but never received compliments when wearing them on their own. Then I combined the two, and the combination is the most consistently complimented fragrance that I wear.

[@ronpitt]

Thanks. I am one of those newer fragrance freaks. I only started collecting at the beginning of the year. Initially I just wanted to get a couple of fragrances to up my game and then fell in love with the hobbie, so this was great. I did like the complement factor at first, but I also found that I would complement people not because I liked their fragrance but because I wanted to find out what they were wearing. Sometimes it was because I didn’t like it. Being honest with myself made me realize that complements might not be all that they’re cracked up to be.

[@annkristinskadberg4417]

I really appreciate the way you talk about parfumes!!😌🙏👌

[@ernestj3081]

I’ve been involved with fragrances for over 30 years and the compliments that matter are my own. If I should get compliments from friends and coworkers, as I do, it’s just an added bonus. What I like is what compliments me the most 😍

[@ILOVECHERYL5]

I know it’s not normally your area of expertise but you should review your favourite women’s fragrances as a one off 😊✨

[@mahadevisutar1436]

Try Armani Prive Rouge Malachite You'll love it

[@gedcanonizado]

Very well said brother. 💯

[@terry7441]

Very good message here @16:20. It needed to be said!

[@Yes-Yes1]

Le Male is the compliment king of all the colognes I’ve worn. I’ve outgrown it in my late 30s but can’t deny its power. Formulation in the 90s/early 2000s was even better and had a totally different/more distinct opening.

[@arifstone]

My first video of yours and I'm very impressed., excellent presentation.

[@ald71]

Great video! Subbed

[@lovaszgergely]

Great video, I enjoyed a lot!

[@The_Fuzz1]

Musc Ravageur is my favorite fragrance of all time. Adore it.

[@MrAlexLowen]

Amazing video, so true

[@andyandy378]

Very good video!! 👍

[@1manairband]

I love it. I'm hooked.

[@Kalima1231]

And this channel may be geared toward men but I enjoy your perspective and comments. Will continue watching and keep up the good work! Simple, straightforward and honest works the best.

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

Lara Anderson I’m planning on doing some Female Fragrance reviews soon. :)

[@Kalima1231]

@@TheFragranceApprentice That's awesome! I do wear some male oriented ones but since becoming a niche snob almost everything is unisex. Though t's always nice to see some feminine leaning ones to see whether they are even worth smelling.

[@jd5739]

Top 20.... 100%....Great Explaination

[@banditdeville]

Good stuff dude.

[@seansimmons73]

I don't wear frags to match my personality. I wear them as a fashion eccessory to match my clothes like shoes, belt or a hat. Some times I wear stuff that matches my mood at the time so maybe that's closer to "personality "

[@sidserrano4203]

Also You can’t look homeless and expect a complement For having a nice smelling fragrance

[@TheFragranceDecantBoutique]

Welcome Back!

[@clausm2203]

Great video🙂👍

[@mikelykan.9416]

It all depends on your surroundings in regards to receiving compliments. If you live in London, you aint gonna get any compliments even if you're wearing a superb perfume. Because some people are odd in the city even if you smell a great fragrance and ask some people what they're wearing in my experience they gaze at you with an air of discomfort. As if you asked what kind of underwear they're wearing. I no longer care about compliments i wear perfumes for me because i enjoy it.

[@nialahmad]

Live in London too and have never received a single compliment.

[@cycle47hall20]

After smelling myself with no cologne many many times, its nice to have a bunch of different ones to feel good and smell great with, cheers.

[@buckseyboy]

George yous my hero!

[@TheChazas]

Some say it has to be fresh and clean, some say it has to be mass appealing, yet the most complimented scent for me is the Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford, maybe it just resonates with me very well, but so far nothing came close in years.

[@flowerh691]

Vanilla is a very mass apealing note. It is attractive to both men and women

[@razvanyke]

This video is good, nice background, nice t-shirt, nice haircut. Would be nice to keep the same approach.

[@IvanaFragranceVoyage1]

Enjoy in your fragrances- thats the key-for me.

[@StefanFragrance]

NICE!! 😊

[@scottmacmillan9436]

I'm sometimes very surprised at which scents get compliments. I wore Rasassi Shuhrah for the first time last week and received 5 compliments just in the first couple of hours that morning. I really enjoyed the scent but didn't think it spectacular and was interesting to see the reactions and how well it was perceived by others. I have worn others that I considered masterpieces and didn't receive any. I really don't care about compliments and will continue to wear my treasured scents and not wear something just to stroke my ego.

[@Robinson8491]

Head first George, always head first

[@alanframboisier9492]

This video reminded me that blind buying Layton from PMD was a great idea lmao. I have yet to get a compliment for it though, but i've received a lot of undirect ones. Like that day when i left a checkout line and the woman behind me said "he smells extremely good" a little bit too loud lmao.That or even when i walk past people in general, Layton is definitely a head turner.

[@boykaunlimitted4514]

Compliments are bound to the culture you are in. It seems Americans always give compliments (or Americans are lying). In more down to earth countries you won’t get compliments or very few. Also the people who give compliments are people that know you very well such as your family. These are things reviewers not always tell ;)

[@Mikeaveli2682]

Boyka Unlimitted Americans lie

[@dr.fragrance3185]

I have gotten a few random compliments from people I don't know or don't know well, but in general, they are from people who know me better, I agree!

[@Mikeaveli2682]

Dr. Fragrance I’ve gotten some unsolicited compliments by strangers but anyone who says it happens all the time or that it is common in America is probably full of shit

[@miyukishirogane9579]

I can confirm. I live in Canada and people her are way more shy

[@Liveyourlifewithafatcigar]

Oh George, Ur looking fly

[@EmpireOfTheBarnacle]

Fantastic video. When I read things like ‘best panty dropper’ fragrances I cringe.

[@bassinblue]

If you smell great, trust me, people are noticing, but not saying. After 2 months of getting to know my colleagues from an old job, they really gravitated towards how I smelt and collectively at one point said ''you smell amazing/you smell lovely/what are you wearing'' (I was wearing Terre D'hermes at that time). I think it's important to work with a fragrance, stick to it and ofc the most important thing is hygiene.

[@ProwlinStallion09]

Does creed MI give you compliments?

[@TheyStillCallMeRicky]

Leaving the house without a fragrance is a missed opportunity to make yourself feel good.

[@rens3207]

Do a compliment getter video. I wuild love it

[@AbhijeetSingh-lf3uu]

I bought Chanel allure homme sport edt a month ago and mate it's heaven but only lasts 2 hours, and performance I e. silage, longevity, and strength are all pretty bad, but the scent itself is a whole different quality, like next level good.

[@MarkFolson]

Fragrance and relationship advice. #winning

[@kurtv6736]

Fantastic Fantastic Fantastic

[@bettesfragrancereviews1994]

I’ve been wearing all kinds of perfumes, designer and niche. Guess which ones ever got compliments? D&G Light Blue for Women, and DHI (2012). 😅😂 Do you think that YSL L’homme is well-balanced?

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

Tix 49 Light Blue woman is no joke. Compliment queen 👸

[@jeppep95]

How would you describe Allure Homme Sport on the "masculine to feminine" and "classy to rugged" spectrum? Thinking of getting it just not sure if it would suit me

[@ZanarkandFFX]

Its been my signature for years and it works great. To make it short, it smells like a powdery lemon/orange soda/popsicle with some smooth tonka in the back. The opening might be somewhat harsh when you smell it for the first time, peppery.. but it lasts only 10-20mins so you can get over it. I remember back in the day walking past by two girls while wearing it, both stopped walking and where questioning themselves what that good smell was haha

[@fletch397]

I love Allure Homme Sport

[@ahmedelzayady1724]

Does it mean Terry Hermes EDP will not count? it smells dirty orange

[@rens3207]

There is ons fragrance that comes to mind. Tel me what you guys think. Take the 4 pointers and think of Dolce & Gabbana Light blue intense ore prada amber pour homme