FLORIS ELITE FRAGRANCE REVIEW

[@billyo54]

Many years ago I suffered a head injury which severed the olfactory nerve, resulting in a loss of smell. Prior to that event I wore Quorum and Tabac. Since then I've become aware of the need for a more mature fragrance. I am also acutely aware of the possibility of overpowering or overdoing the fragrance as I cannot measure the effect. Nowadays I totally rely on trusted others opinions, of course. Your advice and critique of more recent fragrances is a Godsend Ash. Floris Elite sounds like the type of fragrance I'm looking for. Once again, thank you and look forward to more updates such as this.

[@LeeHipperson]

Full bottle on the way. Bought a full sized Elite, 127, and Santal. With age comes appreciation of these "classic" scents. They're subtle, almost purely for personal enjoyment, and what fragrance should be. Clean, refreshing, sophisticated, and interesting. Not shouty, bombastic, candy stores.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Bravo sir. Great choices.

[@LeeHipperson]

​@@TheChapsGuide 127 and Elite were blind buys. I already own No.89 so Special 127 is well received. Elite is a risky blind buy based on your review. It is fantastic! I don't care for Guerlain Vetiver or Polo Green which this always gets compared to, this is a masterpiece. A real signature scent contender.

[@eckammeyer]

Im still in awe of the thoroughness of your analysis here Ash. I also took note of the honorably mentioned #89, 127 and their most famous patrons. The description of the Floris firm makes me even more curious to pick up one of them. The age references and stage of life commentary alone is worth it to every gentleman. Sharing this one.

[@world_meets_boy]

Mulberry Fig has been my new Floris London love, but I absolutely can't live without Elite, No.89, 007, Vert Fougĕre and 127. gonna give JF, Santal, Platinum 22, and Cefiro a try soon.

[@stephenloy3535]

Quite right.Floris#89,Limes,and Elite are all in my shelf.Great video.

[@jeffhreid]

Great review Ash. Was in Floris a couple weeks ago on holiday with the Mrs. it was neat to see the shop. I wear special no. 127 myself.

[@sstshave]

As a 22 year old whose signature scent is Chanel Platinum Egoiste, I appreciate the time and effort that you put into this review. I've been in the fragrance game for a number of years, and have really stepped into the realm of classicly mature scents (Chanel Pour Monsieur EDT/EDP, Polo Green, Dior Eau Sauvage, Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme etc.) and based on this video, Elite might just be my next purchase. Thanks again for the info. Cheers

[@TheChapsGuide]

It is a truly great fragrance

[@mhutters]

I had this delivered today, my first Floris fragrance and it is delightful. Really manly smell, a finer Aramis if you will, 100% manly scent, subtle woods, aromatic spices and citrus elements. Blooming gorgeous

[@malcpilling7935]

Love Floris had my own fragrance made in their bespoke fragrance experience. You get your name added into the archives and become part of their legacy..

[@rogercurrie]

Hello Ash: I acquired a bottle of Floris Elite last spring. At first I thought it was a bit old school and clean but after I wore it a few times I became aware of the complexity of the fragrance. It is definitely a scent for a mature person and it is timelessly classic. I also own Floris Cefiro and Floris Bergamot di Positano . The later two are very classy and seem luxurious as well but they are lighter and more suited for summer. I should mention I am 57 years old and 3 out of the 4 fragrances that I wear are from Floris. Thanks for the content. Roger

[@FSVR54]

One of the three main perfumes on my to-get list (I'm not a glutton). Want to get it soon

[@hispid1]

I have Elite but really like Foris Santal - I suspect it varies depending on skin type but it seems to last a good 10 hrs. Im also into Penhaligon's Cairo which is more an evening thing.

[@paultrumbull]

I bought this a couple of months ago. The opening is absolutely magnificent...as is the dry down, but once it dries down it gets very very weak - at least for me. Sometimes when my colognes sit for many months, they become stronger - I am hoping for this. I love your videos, sir.

[@ryanloucks1435]

I wore this today at work. Sadly, in a smallish meeting room, it couldn't rise above the stench of a colleague's cheap body spray. But once out, I was able to enjoy it again 😊

[@James101]

Allbeauty has Floris products from £52 -£59 I have used them twice, and they delivered the genuine goods extremely quickly. I'm glad you were honest about the fragrances being slightly traditional. I have to admit I have to be in the right mood to wear them.

[@mgapagnolo1819]

I am still using my No 89 from Floris it is an Eau De Toilette. I have used up my No 89 after shave, as it had become my favorite. I must say a big thank you to you, Ash. Floris has become a mainstay in my collection, and it is from your reviews. Another favorite is Taylor of Old Bond Street, the Eaton Collage Collection.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Very nice!

[@pte.bennett]

I have been using Floris elite for years now as my signature scent, I first found Floris after researching traditional clones so I can use it for my ww2 reenactors look but after I got the special 127 I purchased elite and have used it every day since 😂

[@TheChapsGuide]

It is a right little corker!

[@markwalsh6714]

Great video thank you Ash. I find Floris fragrances to be a whimsical scent that doesn’t last. They all seem to smell like a pot pouri. I haven’t found one with presence and power. A shame. I’m a fan of Mancera and Montale fragrances.

[@nuancedbro9373]

I own neroli voyage and santal and have had JF in the past. They grow on you over time and you will find yourself loving them more than when you first sprayed it. The only thing I’d stress to anyone buying their first bottle is that the longevity is not the best but I think that’s down to not overusing chemicals and their fragrances having a sort of natural, light scent

[@ianflem6489]

Time to shopping I guess? Thank you sir.

[@Agerskiold]

It’s understated yes, but it’s a lovely fragrance. I had a decant a few years ago and really enjoyed it. Actually a fair price for the whole experience 👍🏼

[@bigbadbith8422]

I had Creed Green Irish Tweed which, as you informed me, smells just like Davidoff Cool Water. So, I’m up for Floris Elite on the basis of this review and my wife’s comments that the sample smells incredible!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@DEG-3]

I can’t finance a full bottle of Floris right now but I did order a sample set of 3 fragrances for $29US on the website.

[@iceman4729]

I own may florid fragrances and the elite is the most powerful one of them. I tend to reserve this for the winter months. I wouldn’t wear this in the warm summer months

[@flasherol3764]

I also have Floris 89 fragrance. But Floris Elite sounds like something I would enjoy.

[@w.adammandelbaum1805]

For a great fall fragrance may I suggest Fougere Gothique.

[@jamieopulence]

I adore Floris and indeed Jermyn street. Staying at the Cavendish hotel on Jermyn street tonight and looking forward to getting stuck into the shops at Jermyn Street wrapped up with a cigar at Franco’s 🥃 Cheers Ash!!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Sounds great!

[@MrBurtonshaw]

Cheers Ash. I've not tried this one yet. One to try. M

[@babo1982410]

The Floris London is the best perfumers in the World. I love so much. The Elite is good for the party time. I love so much the Leather oud, Jermyn Street, Neroli Voyage and Elite. My suster favourite fragrance is the Cherry Blossom. Although my desire would be to create a Bespoke fragrance, unfortunately it is not cheap.

[@georgeii2629]

I have been using Elite since the 1980s. Back then I visited London almost every Christmas. Back then, bed and breakfast was still affordable, or rather very cheap. I preferred to spend the money I saved in Jermyn St. I still remember, among other things, I bought “Elite” from Floris or my first pipe + pipe tobacco from Dunhill. Jermyn St. has had a similar magnetic pull on me every time I've visited London. I still use this fragrance today and as I can see in the background of you the bottle seems to have stayed the same but I have a smaller logo. I fell in love with this scent, I never got bored of it. I can agree with everything you said about this fragrance, it is definitely not a unisex fragrance.

[@guitarplayer5611]

To bad Dunhill isn’t there anymore selling pipes and such.

[@georgeii2629]

@@guitarplayer5611 I know, unfortunately so much has changed.

[@AMH-bl1ne]

HI Ash. Great jacket. It's the Chaps version of athleisure-wear. Extremely casual, but smart. (And very cool). Can you mention the brand and name of jacket? Thanks. South Asia Mark

[@TheChapsGuide]

It’s a jacket by Jack Wolfskin.

[@RaoulKunz1]

Bergamot is always a win in my book, especially a more moderatley "fresh" citrus-y that's pleasing without being ouvertly summery and more of a four seasom fragrance. Don't know if a significantly more powerful and moderate 4711-ish fragrance is worth the price of a Floris fragrance though... might have to get a tester for verification😉. Thanks for the review! Best regards Raoul G. Kunz

[@martineleven8179]

It was actually a shaving cream released in 1851 I believe but never an aftershave, then in the late 60s Carlos benaim working for ralph Lauren copied it and released polo which was a major success, floris didn't release it as an aftershave until the Early 70s , the original polo was literally sublime but obviously wasn't anything new as it was copied from this fragrance.

[@donotseemecricket]

Excellent Review. I personally have been enjoying some samples of Castle Forbes I obtained from a barber shop here in Taipei. Unfortunatelly I am unable to buy full bottles of their fragrances here, (It seems I have to resort to quite high priced overseas shipping). I have watched multiple reviews you have done on Floris now, and I was wondering if you have tried any of the Castle Forbes fragrances and if so, what your thoughts might be for comparison, as several of the descriptions you give seem to be quite similar to how I would describe the CF samples I have. I notice that Floris is quite a bit more expensive being a storied brand; a bottle of Floris Special 127 EdT is 100GBP compared to Castle Forbes 1445 EdP a mere 65GBP. There is a Floris shop at a shopping mall here in Taipei, and I'm considering going to try some. If you have any thoughts or suggestions please let me know. Regards from Taiwan.

[@MrMarcob73]

Floris is a Top house! Very high quality. But i find them to conservative! I put them at number 3 on my list., When we shop for brit eritage parfumery houses! First for me is Creed by a large margin, then Penhaligon’s and Floris. I tried even very high end parfum such clive christian and roja, but i do always come back to Creed ( royal oud, green iris tweed and original vetivier are my top fragrances from them). Of course Nice to have floris too ona a collection, but is nothing that makes me say wow.

[@jimmydigital]

Tried virgin island water yesterday. Impressed. Thinking of getting a bottle

[@MrMarcob73]

@@jimmydigital with creed you never go wrong, trust me😉

[@jimmydigital]

@@MrMarcob73you just gotta temper the purchase with price in mind. Some creeds haven’t blown me away and for the money I expect to be blown away

[@martindoyle7077]

Ive got 89 lovely

[@garysmith5966]

Hi Ash I was a big fan of Aramis 900 back in the 80s. What’s your thoughts on wearing it today?

[@TheChapsGuide]

I have a bottle of Aramis 900 and love it in the summer. I’m going to wear it today to prove my point sir.

[@morrisdoug6497]

Do you have scent free spaces in Britain? We do in Canada mostly offices.

[@TheChapsGuide]

I don’t think that’s a thing here.

[@WJ_McGurk]

They are popular in cities like Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, etc. Places where a fresh scent could be used to cover up the putrid stench of the town.

[@simonhodgetts6530]

I bought samples of the various Floris fragrances on offer - but sadly none of them did much for me. However, I also bought a sample of Acqua Di Parma Cologne (the one in the mango orange coloured box), and I adore it - will be investing in a bottle as either a birthday or Christmas gift to myself! Unfortunately my absolute favourite fragrances - Givenchy Xeryrus original, and Givenchy Very Irresistible have both been discontinued for many years now, so I’m eking out my bottles!

[@kurtpearson5777]

Just ordered. Late to the party and comments, though....

[@TonCon89]

Love your jacket - where is it from?

[@TheChapsGuide]

Jack Wolfskin

[@jimmysmith1879]

Hi ash.what would you suggest for a man in his 70

[@TheChapsGuide]

Ekite would be a good option, as would Floris No 89.

[@Paughco]

My grandmother, when she was in her mid-90s, wanted me to take her out to get some perfume. She wanted something that she could smell. I gently reminded her that her sense of smell was totally shot, and that anything that smelled OK to her would be blowing everybody else away. Dunno. Wonder where I can find some of that good old Jade East? Now there is a manly fragrence. Keep on rockin' in a free world man. You are doing a good job.

[@Art-is-craft]

Certain types of fragrance can be judged by different people. So it does not mean that it has to be strong.

[@itanamullik]

A reviewer that, sprays on hand rubs it in, and also sprays on neck after a shave. You my good sir just discredited yourself at knowing absolutely anything about fragrance

[@jmgerraughty]

Elite was a fragrance that I loved, but my wife didn’t like whatsoever. But she’s more a t-shirt and jeans kinda girl.

[@verykeen2please]

Love wondering around, but end up spending too many pennies

[@andrewweber2010]

When you were in London did you convert to Islam?

[@rogercurrie]

Hello Ash: I acquired a bottle of Floris Elite last spring. At first I thought it was a bit old school and clean but after I wore it a few times I became aware of the complexity of the fragrance. It is definitely a scent for a mature person and it is timelessly classic. I also own Floris Cefiro and Floris Bergamot di Positano . The later two are very classy and seem luxurious as well but they are lighter and more suited for summer. I should mention I am 57 years old and 3 out of the 4 fragrances that I wear are from Floris. Thanks for the content. Roger