Fragrances I REGRET Buying | Men’s Cologne/Perfume Review 2024

Perfect 10/10 Fragrances : tinyurl.com/4zw95tz5
Our Fragrance Brand : atriumfragrance.com
Do you agree with my regrets, or do you love any of these fragrances? Which fragrance from this list do you think deserves a second chance?
FRAGRANCES FEATURED:
Invictus Paco Rabanne
Invictus Parfum Paco Rabanne
Invictus Victory Elixir Paco Rabanne
1 Million Paco Rabanne
1 Million Lucky Paco Rabanne
L'Aventure Al Haramain Perfumes
Club de Nuit Intense Man EDP Armaf
Club de Nuit Intense Man Parfum Armaf
Aventus Creed
Asad Lattafa Perfumes
Sauvage Elixir Dior
Oud for Greatness Initio Parfums Prives
Oud Malaki Chopard
The Blazing Mr Sam Penhaligon's
Halfeti Penhaligon's
Intense Oud Gucci
Drakkar Intense Guy Laroche
Drakkar Noir Guy Laroche
Drakkar Guy Laroche
The One for Men Eau de Parfum Dolce&Gabbana
Azzaro Pour Homme Intense Azzaro
Pour Monsieur Eau de Parfum Chanel
Pour Monsieur EDT Chanel
Eau Sauvage Parfum 2017 Dior
Fougère d'Argent Tom Ford
Egoiste Chanel
Santal Blush Tom Ford
Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue Versace
Bleu de Chanel Chanel
Sauvage Dior
Acqua di Gio Giorgio Armani
Dior Homme 2020 Dior
Dior Homme 2020 Dior
Dior Homme Sport 2021 Dior
Kenzo Homme Eau de Parfum Kenzo
Armani Code Giorgio Armani
Light Blue Eau Intense Pour Homme Dolce&Gabbana
Acqua di Giò Parfum Giorgio Armani
40 Knots Xerjoff
L'Envol de Cartier Cartier
L'Envol de Cartier Eau de Parfum Cartier
Black Orchid ParfumTom Ford
Black Orchid Tom Ford
Black Orchid EDP Tom Ford
Noir Tom Ford

[@DiogoRobalo]

Day 40 of asking Omar to make a Xerjoff buying guide.

[@michaelmcnish9367]

Day 40 of us reading you asking Omar to make a Xerjoff buying guide

[@ikeegwu]

@@michaelmcnish9367yeah fr, i think its been a legit 40 days too 😂

[@kennethrobinson7115]

@@michaelmcnish9367😂😂😂😂

[@carlsantos1967]

try asking the funny little guy who talks funny, he's probably not doin nuthin

[@medk]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@DrSprigs]

Dylan Blue to this day still gets me the most compliments 😂

[@jameswilson9702]

Yeah the whole idea of "beginner" and "synthetic" fragrances is overplayed in the community

[@jameswilson9702]

If you get rid of snobbery, Dylan blue is one of the best smelling colognes of all time

[@richparkinson9647]

I love the stuff. Don’t know that it’ll ever be out of my collection. Still have CK One, CK Be, and Estée Lauder’s Pleasures for me in my collection from my younger years. Love the stuff.

[@DrSprigs]

@@jameswilson9702 100%, it's feels sometimes like smelling good is an afterthought these days in the fragrance community its really bizarre.

[@wesholmes7587]

How many sprays do you use?

[@DushyantShrikhande]

Hey, the subscribed percentage went from 32 to 37.9, nice

[@kensears5099]

I think it's great to give away unwanted fragrances, whether to charity or friends. Much better than trying to sell them. It's so rewarding to make a gift of something that you know others will really be excited about, and kind of takes the sting out of having spent the money on them and then finding out they weren't really for you. Plus, giving them away clears up space AND kind of trains you psychologically to be more discriminating, less impulsive, about future purchases. If you constantly bank on getting some money back out of fragrances that are duds, you're more likely to get even more impulsive in your buying. So "losing" money by giving the rejects away probably saves you tons of money in the long run.

[@patrickpolak2402]

Regret is kind of a harsh term when looking in Hindsight at fragrances that helped start you on your Fragrance journey at the beginning years ago. You could also look at it as these fragrances helped Jump start and launch your passion for Fragrance discovery, and helped mold and evolve your tastes into what they are now. 🤷‍♂ but I do get it when you have an over-abundance of Fragrances you have to clear out the ones that don't suit your tastes anymore, or feel outdated for modern day. I do agree with you on Kenzo Homme EDP didn't work for me, the Patchouli is so strong and cloying it's head-ache inducing for me to wear in hot weather and doesn't really fit in Cold weather either for me.

[@Silvio_TF]

Dior Homme 2020. 10/10.

[@CarlosMendez-ih8xq]

My most complemented fragrance ever boring to wear but people love it

[@Silvio_TF]

@@CarlosMendez-ih8xq Yeah it‘s a compliment beast

[@nefarious_saint]

Agreed. It smells amazing. He’s trippin. It’s a perfect scent.

[@seed.planted]

How this man said its in the same category as Bleu de Chanel, I'll never know. They aren't even remotely close. But, I do have Dior Homme Sport 2022, so at least he and I agree on that. lol

[@muzim8931]

Easily

[@Riderhenshin]

I never understood the meaning of fragrance being oudated, because newer generation will find all these OG fragrance and it will still be new to their nose.

[@spoderman9638]

your delivery on each fragrance is more vibrant and the articulation is on point! so proud

[@lgeiger]

I also gave two of my fragrances away to the younger brothers of my girlfriend, because I was not wearing them anymore. They were very happy and thankful for it. This way the fragrances will actually be worn and do not go bad in my closet.

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video with some great choices and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day

[@camvdb4567]

really like the details and more personal aspects of this vid, great stuff omar

[@Henry-uv9xu]

Omar coming straight for all my go-tos😂

[@stanford2590]

😂😂

[@muzim8931]

Unsubscribe 😂😂

[@vianneymoreau4765]

Nice video, thanks Omar. Fair comments especially on Dior Homme 2020 and Dior homme sport which is a banger with excellent quality /price ratio.

[@caoslikewhoa]

I’m going to start thinning out my collection. Also…. Also all except Kenzo edp. That’s my travel car spray. To each his own but I agree with all your choices.

[@sjmh280491]

OM Lucky it's not discontinued, it's still selling on Paco Rabbane american website I believe. I think it's just not being distributed everywhere.

[@ryanmg90]

It's also still available through Macy's. Love this fragrance!

[@koalakyle19]

Great video However I do find myself getting rid of a certain cologne, from getting tired of it, or even running out, and then months or years later I end up wanting to go back to that scent

[@marcpena3197]

no hate on DH2020, but i find that it is a beautiful scent. personally it does not remind me of BDC, it is a little simpler, but complex at the same time. it smells very high quality and refined to me. not redundant with BDC imo

[@muzim8931]

My only regret is getting a 50ml and not a bigger bottle. I will get one soon though I need to always have DH2020 in my rotation.

[@twistedfantasyy]

Dior Homme 2020 outperforms Bleu de Chanel EDP for me at half the price.

[@jonscott234]

Exactly! This guy is weird!!

[@richparkinson9647]

@@jonscott234I didn’t understand this list. Felt like a snobs list of fragrances he’s hating on. Maybe I am just a young guy at heart and like childish frags.

[@DuSeun]

​@richparkinson9647 So everyone who doesn't like the same things you like is a snob. Opinions don't exist, only you know the truth. Got it.

[@M.A.K.B]

A video about your current top 10 that you use would be cool

[@klauskroker3925]

I m looking forward to your new choices :)

[@gumus439]

Hey Omar i really enjoy your videos as someone who's just getting into the hobby. While watching KZbin videos I've realized there's not much (if any) videos for specific age groups. As an example i am in my early 20s and just like many people at my age i sometimes want something attention grabber,"sexy" etc while still smelling good instead of smelling like a 10/10 but weird artistic perfumery. So if you can make such videos for age groups to recommend fragrances for different occasions(4 season, winter, summer, date night etc) it would be amazing.

[@Vasqueza805]

You mentioned you wanna try more Cartier fragrances...I'd suggest the L'hueres Voyageuses line. My favorite is Oud & Ambre....but I'd love your take on some of the others like Oud & Oud, Oud & Santal or Oud Vanille

[@SchoolofScent]

Oud & Oud is a fire name

[@AP-98]

Dylan blue still one of my most compliment fragrances, yet fragrance youtubers can’t stand it. I guess Versace aren’t paying them enough

[@eee-hi1kl]

It seems like you don’t get the meaning of a good fragrance, dylan blue is just not good. If you have any good niche fragrance or tried and invested your time into understanding them further, you’ll get me I’m not offended or trying to offend you bro. But simply a lot of designers are boring, but the good ones are heavenly good. When it comes to dylan blue tho, it’s generic and not a good blen din my opinion. Wsy too much ambroxan

[@glowboyglow315]

@@eee-hi1kl Niche does not mean it´s better. I can start a brand and it´s up to me how much i want to spend on the production. A small beer company cannot produce beer in large numbers and the price will be higher than the big production companies. I have bought beer 5 times more expensive and it´s not better than a normal beer.....The more naturals in a fragrance will also cause more risk of allergies. Why spend 300 dollar on a fragrance that people likely won´t enjoy around you? I give a shit cos i get nose blind anyway but i want to smell good for those around me and when i enter a store i want to smell good for those strangers. Yesterday my mom said i smelled good. I was wearing my cheapest fragrance- Boss-Reversed. She never say anything when i have my YSL, Armani. Prada.

[@DVinstapics]

​​​@@eee-hi1kl when talking about fragrances people start to be arogant and say only from niche can you find something worthwhile. Well I own niche and designers in my ~100 collection. I received more compliments from my designer fragrances than any of my niche ones. For example Dylan blue, Missoni wave, One million parfum and The most wanted are the most complimented perfumes I own. No one said anything when I wore a Mancera or Xerjoff or Atkinsons which I absolutely love It's your opinion when you wanna smell something artistic with insane quality, but the rest of the world will just pick up on your scent trail and designer cheapies do that perfectly

[@maxallen8039]

​@@eee-hi1kl "dylan blue is just not good." objectively wrong.

[@putin221]

Well people like different things, it doesn't mean its a bad fragrance if omar doesn't like it. I personally dont like oud fragrances but fragheads love them.

[@snubbii9276]

CDNIM edp is my surefire office scent followed by Asad. Both garner comps by CDNIM is amazing bang for buck. Only regret I ever had was a OL clone and it had rubbish performance, ended up buying rare carbon instead as my daily wear to the OG. I tend to keep the quality for going out, functions etc and clones for around the house or popping to the shops, so never had any real regrets as every meets their intended use.😊

[@BorneoViking]

Don't throw your "regret" perfume... just layer it with another

[@coleanderson5928]

As a long time sub to the channel, I’d gladly take any of those off your hands! I need to have more than 3 scents.

[@francescopiocap7106]

Ehy omar how about you do a video where you speak of perfumes that you actually wear, a "current rotation"

[@markbobich6335]

I actually like Asad way more than Sauvage Elixir. When I first tried Elixir, I felt that the licorice smell was a bit too overpowering for my taste. Asad seems way smoother to my nose. Having said that, I learned, for me, Asad only works well in extremely cold temperatures. A friend actually confirmed this for me. She initially hated the smell of Asad on me, but I met up with her months later in a very cold environment (about 0 degrees Celsius), and she asked me what I was wearing and said I smelled amazing. 🤷 😂

[@danialhashmi6078]

Hi omar, this may be a bit different from your usual stuff but could you recommend any hygiene products? Body washes, shampoos, conditioners, body lotions. Maybe stuff that work with certain fragrances?

[@jxmccoy3981]

I have cartier l'envol EDP. I also struggle to wear it. Love it but it's still hard to wear. I have layered it with multiple fragrances. Tonight it got paired with valintino born in roma coral fantasy and was happy with it. I still love the fragrance but I just can't seem to wear it much.

[@josemarcial849]

Black Orchid Parfum is one of my personal favorites. It lasts FOREVER, it's unique, and gets me compliments. That's a bottle I will always have in my collection. I'll be more than happy to take that bottle off your hands if you're gifting it haha.

[@jackcrusty2174]

Gimme the black Orchid already 😂. Wonderful scent. Very unique

[@ohfour-seven6228]

I could never challenge your choices, because they are your choices, not mine. And honestly, I think your reasoning is sound. I watch your channel for your opinion and respect it. 😃

[@nefarious_saint]

This isn’t the Xerjoff buying guide requested 🤔

[@isaakcortes3915]

I can understand why you don't like dior homme 2020, doesn't mean I dont completely disagree with you lol, my brother smelt it on me and thought it was a 300 dollar fragrance, and keep in mind hes smelt most of my collection which includes tom fords and pdms...

[@BrothaSchwifty]

Gotta try out fragrances from Precious Liquid & Day Three. I’m sure they’ll have a few that you’ll want in your collection 💯

[@clarstrophobia8894]

I always thought that Dylan Blue was a more “mature” darker blue scent though

[@MrKamillordo]

I agree, it's a bizzare take which I keep hearing and don't understand. For me, Dylan Blue smells like shaving foam, masculine - maybe not in a traditional, barbershop fougere style, but a modern one. Maybe it's the fact that it's quite loud, synthetic and sort of sweet?

[@jkfsh9582]

I’m not sure about the Dh2020 vs bdc edp. Chanel, to me, smells more like a mix between y edp and blue noir edp. Dior smells closer to tdh edp, imo. I agree with you that Dior homme 2020 is not that impressive. I like it and got it for a steal off eBay but it doesn’t blow my mind. Pleasant woody and peppery smell to me

[@munjed84]

I would agree with all except black Orchid and I think Cartier parfum is a keeper but not the EDT one. For me I don't regret buying Kenzo homme EDP it's very synthetic so compared to other aquatic like 40 knots or house of bo line in general prevents from wearing Kenzo. The issue with all affordable synthetic strong scents is that whenever I feel like I can wear something strong, I do go more premium and when I feel that I don't want to wear something strong I might pick affordable synthetic ones if I have in my collection. I feel I can't wear something synthetic that lasts long it doesn't sit well with my nose. But there's a trick for these strong synthetic perfumes, I layer them with fresh scents including Mancera. It's all comparative to your collection and your experience with your own colognes. Finally, the only and truly cologne that I regret buying is paco rabanne phantom, it smelled good for a week for me then I started hating it.

[@OzanKaraali]

Regular 1 Million, I thought it would be a good purchase since it is not popular anymore and I wanted to add a sweet fragrance. But whenever I spray, either I don't smell or makes me headache and when I can smell, it feels like a car freshener (I guess people used in my childhood it as a car freshener fragrance since it was that popular) and sweaty. I don't know if my bottle is bad or in general, but either way, it is what it is.

[@eee-hi1kl]

Abi one millionu araba kokusu olarak kullanan mega adamdır herhalde jasjjs

[@OzanKaraali]

@@eee-hi1kl ya hiç mi böyle denk gelmedin otomobil reyonu böyle kokardı eskiden, ne bileyim pasta cila cart curttan sonra arabanın kapısını açınca falan böyle şekerli bayık bi koku, ben blind buy yapmıştım güzeldir herhalde diye, o kokunun bu koku olduğunu fark edince fena hayal kırıklığı oldu, hatta gittim baktım oto parfüm kağıdı yazdım çıkıyor birkaç satıcıda ahshjs

[@eee-hi1kl]

@@OzanKaraali yaşım yetmedi o altın dönemlere vallahi, parfümlerin hakkını verdiği dönemmiş cidden

[@OzanKaraali]

@@eee-hi1kl sağlık olsun, bi ara çok yaygındı açık parfümcüler sağ olsun 2010-2014 arasında ara ara duyduğumu hatırlıyorum

[@kcnl2522]

Hey man, any opinion on acqua di parma colonia intensa? Just bought it, good scent but not so strong performance.

[@Pestilentdeathx]

I just love Kenzo Homme EDP, but I get if you already have 40 Knots it's a bit redundant having both.

[@eee-hi1kl]

Is your kenzo newest batch

[@Pestilentdeathx]

@@eee-hi1kl It's from 2022 november. Very potent.

[@dkarmusic5424]

Facts Kenzo homme edp is a banger. Super versatile and long lasting, plus it is a great smelling unique fragrance

[@citypool4270]

I really like ferragamo Uomo signature because of the coffee and leather notes but I had to get rid of it because it was just way too synthetic to my nose, sad bc it was my most complimented fragrance

[@ripjawxx]

1 million lucky is NOT discontinued stop saying that they have it at both my local sephoras

[@Zekushion6]

It's discontinued in Europe.

[@bluewideeyes9999]

Oud Malaki Chopard is a solid perfume in winter. Grab and apply style. Any Arabian Oud buying guide soon Omar?

[@jessejacobosabutey4273]

Big lover of these night out boozy, amber or gourmand scents but I never go out. So I end up regretting getting them. I smell them in my house alone. Focusing on fresh, work style scents now.

[@user-wv8vq2qo3k]

I regret buying alot of clones

[@MatteBlack2024]

I prefer Cartier L’Envol EDP. Also, I wore the Chanel recently and received several compliments from strangers, which reminded me only the industry pushes the term “outdated” and the like on frag heads. The average person, however, only knows of what they smell is pleasing - regardless of how long ago it came on market. That’s why I follow my nose and NOT the industry, whose PRIMARY vested interest is in getting consumers to hook onto trends.

[@alejandromarmolejo13]

i still dont agree with your DH2020 and BDC comparison. Yes they are both similar in terms of where/when can you wear them but i dont think they are redundant. DH2020 is more woody and musky, BDC is more citrusy, smoother and kind of darker. Both can fit in a collection imo

[@urboygian]

i'm sad i couldn't get another 1 million lucky. it holds a special place in my heart.

[@ramoneregal8317]

I have Azzaro Pour Homme Intense it's fantasic stuff

[@jimmymcwatters4182]

I honestly don't care for Xerjoff 40 knots. I tested it several times and it smelled like piss on my skin. I gave it the benefit of the doubt and tried it a few more times and it just didn't do it for me. It's a solid pass for me. On the other hand really love Xerjoff Torino 21.

[@georgisemerdzhiev6565]

I tried it too and for some reason I don't get the hype either. It's a bit feminine to me and I wouldn't necessarily describe it as fresh and aquatic like most people do. Torino 21 however, is really good.

[@dayforit1750]

What should I buy instead of Dylan Blue? I already have Rasasi Hawas, Y EDP, Turathi Blue... thanks guys

[@raizedphantom5296]

I would have said turathi

[@citypool4270]

Salvatore ferragamo Acqua essenziale blu is very similar to Dylan blue but I think it’s a slightly more mature and better blended, it lasts longer on my skin too

[@dayforit1750]

@@citypool4270 Thats quite a mouth-full to say ha ha, thanks

[@Yes_Siddharth]

Give Diogo his Xerjoff buying guide.

[@jcorona51819]

Not Lucky. Gotta love it

[@slimmike56]

Cedrat Boise, smells too synthetic to me, almost like a scented cleaner (but i know others smell it differently).

[@OBrien1510]

Funny thing you mentioned about clones that I used to do a lot in the early days of my interest in fragrances which was buying clones even though I knew I didn't like the original. I guess most of the time it's purely because you can get them for 20-30 quid but then you just never touch them and if you buy 3 of those clones suddenly that's a full bottle of some much more interesting original creation from another house that you don't have money for. Young fragrance collectors beware.

[@ahmaddoshan845]

The Spirit of Dubai brand review please

[@raffybaybay6480]

What are the better alternatives to 1 Million in today's market?

[@SchoolofScent]

Le male elixir, azzaro the most wanted, Valentino Coral Fantasy, Invictus Victory Elixir

[@profound369]

Bro you better not be bashing my dylan blue

[@Mangoturtle]

Hello, I am getting ysl y edp and I want to bring my collection up to 5 fragrances. I was wondering what other 2 fragrances I should get, so I am asking this comment section as they probably know more than me. I already have lataffa khameah and getting the bentley black edition, so I was wondering what I should get (I am 13)

[@georgisemerdzhiev6565]

Go for something fresh and mass-appealing. Montblanc Legend Spirit or Versace Pour Homme should do the trick.

[@simplysubaru2830]

Dude, send them my way please, id love to give them a good home

[@muzim8931]

I gave away Paco Rabanne Pure XS and Mancera Soliel D'Italie. I just couldnt get to enjoy the wearing experience. The new owners love them though.

[@haventhebeast2671]

Fr 1 million lucky?

[@prospermwoyosvi3547]

I will take one please and thank you 😊

[@Matt-lv5sp]

That bubble gum old paco R style of fragrance has always been old. I didn’t understand the gym behind smelling like a teenager.

[@rkry.littlemind17]

Give that man his Xerjoff buying guide 🤣

[@jramrave3668]

Adolfo Domínguez's Citrus Cedro.. been told is similar to Dior Homme Cologne and it's a big NOPE.

[@rashadaljunied]

honestly outside of royal oud and if you have been into a creed store to try, ALL the creeds have horrible performance in comparison to the clones, all way to light and airy

[@RyanMcDonnough]

Xerjoff?

[@davidmichael3189]

I regret buying Dylan Blue as well, I sold it cheap on eBay. Its just so weak and smells of nothing but 'Blue' and a 'Blue' for Chavs at that. Tarathi is so much better / nicer / refined. I've just finished watching your MFK - (of which you bought all) and am so happy discovering Rouge 540. For all else theres Polo Green!

[@clarityvideography856]

If you dont want them, dont throw them out! I’d love them!

[@stdavies23]

Some of these are my favs 😂

[@nh9036]

Just make it fam

[@_maryae_]

Women love the OG 1 Million

[@thomasjansen3718]

Day 13 of asking Omar to make a Joop buying guide.

[@luthorlisander8006]

DHS 💯

[@JoraMoiSosed]

It's a heartbreaking to see Chanel Egoist is leaving your collection, it's such a classic frag with the history 😢

[@astrobeacon]

I regret buying YSL Y Intense, there is huge hype about it on KZbin - don't buy it! It smells like a dirty old geezer over 50, and the more the drydown sets on, the worse it gets.

[@Snedz496]

Really? I honestly don't get that from my bottle

[@toddwhinehouse3176]

@@Snedz496I don’t either my biggest critic on it is that it doesn’t preform as well as esp or parfum on my skin

[@GucciButNotGuilty]

Still not as old-smelling as the Elixir

[@kekahili]

I’d be happy to take that Kenzo off your hands! 12:35

[@spoderman9638]

got that fragrance w rizz

[@zafarmahsud8830]

Give these to me

[@kapivip123]

new dylan blue is so weak

[@greggraham9785]

Great job on the video and list. Have you tried CDNIM LIMITED EDITION PARFUM? You can send me the Chanel EGOIST 😂😂. STAY SAFE BROTHER

[@854Z]

I’m glad to say I don’t own any of them

[@fahimsadatbari]

Day 12 of asking schoolofscent to reoly to this xerjoff guy

[@desmond5511]

Haha if you need to give these away I know a guy who would take them! (Me) 😅

[@SchoolofScent]

Sorry

[@steliosc.4686]

Dior homme 2020, probably one of the worst releases from the house of Dior. If it was an Axe fragrance I would easily believe it.

[@brentennielsen7293]

Can you donate your Dior Homme 2020 to me please? 🙏🏼🥺

[@SchoolofScent]

Sorry

[@garyinla4807]

I used to wear Drakkar (the original--not Noir) back in college. Glass bottle, same shape, but the cap was gold--or was it silver?). Loved it until it was discontinued (as all my favorites were, like Escada pour Homme). I will try Intense. And I still keep going back for Club de Nuit as I still get stopped by people asking what fragrance I have on. I always liked Eau Savage but the scent doesn't last (on me). I tried Asad, but it's not the oud fragrance that I seem to keep searching for. Keep up the great work!

[@krisjones4051]

Screw the Xerjoff guy

[@iceddingle8400]

Screw you

[@user-yb7oj2ne2c]

Where is xerjoff guy?

[@Maxpayne-m6k]

Who's trying to understand cologne dude what happened to just smelling good...yall fragrance reviewers be going to far with all the extra stuff

[@HamzaRL]

Please give me dylan blue 🥹

[@SchoolofScent]

Sorry

[@singhsidhu2063]

Don’t buy 1 million elixir it’s shit