HABIT ROUGE 1965 (2003) fragrance review

Habit Rouge, Red Coat! My review of Guerlain's masterful men's fragrance, Habit Rouge.

[@dracdoc]

AH YES!! A special one... masterpiece! BTW, I love the mixology, I've been getting more into it recently

[@laniersmith1798]

+dracdoc How wonderful! Thanks so much and have fun on your vacation!!

[@stephendavis3123]

Lanier, you are always SO interesting! Love the history and artistic flair in your lovely, detailed reviews. You are the very BEST reviewer IMO. Thank you!

[@chriscoon1406]

This is such an interesting video Lanier!!! No edits here. And I love the commentary with the candle and cocktail! I'm really back into this marvel Baroque fragrance. The layering of the EDT and EDP is is like swinging from a chandelier in some grand earlier time. Almost a Holy Grail scent like feeling of The Italian Renaissance or The French Revolution. It's not everyone's thing but it's really monumental! Riding in a red jacket without words needed.

[@jimr880]

Whenever I'm feeling down and blue, I tune into Lanier's channel and I am uplifted anew! Heck, I was sitting here in a pair of sweats while stuffing my pie-hole with cheese-wiz and downing a mountain dew...but magically I am transported and find myself wearing a Hugo Boss suit and feasting on caviar while sipping a champagne cocktail. Go figure! Okay, I don't wear sweats nor feast on cheese-wiz or drink mountain spew, but your wonderfully classy fragrance reviews sure do make me feel like a million bucks!. Enjoyed, as always.

[@laniersmith1798]

+Jim R Wow! Jim you made me smile! A Million Dollar Smile!! Thanks so much my friend. Cheers!

[@Kobayashhi]

Really appreciate your reviews Lanier, always interesting!

[@ryanhuerta1024]

Slowly becoming one of my favorite reviewers. Great selection, you review all the classic scents I am drawn to, so thank you.

[@laniersmith1798]

Ryan Huerta thank you Ryan! You made my morning perfect! Cheers!

[@AnnieS22]

very calming video! nice review!

[@TheJmh19]

after your review I went and bought this fragrance. I must say this is probably, out of all the ones I have my favorite. thank you Mr. Smith.

[@laniersmith1798]

I am so happy you are pleased with your Habit Rouge!! Congratulations andCheers.

[@jcarrickzilla]

Thank you Lanier for reviewing this fragrance, I have been leaning towards a purchase of Habit Rouge. I enjoy your very well done videos! You're the BEST!

[@laniersmith1798]

+jcarrickzilla you made my Sunday afternoon perfect with your kind comment. If you do get Habit Rouge I hope it surpasses my description and that you will be happy with it.

[@Shanester66]

Thanks Lanier...always a pleasure to peep your vids...both for the fragrance review and the cocktail selections! I have this both in edt and edp...I enjoy both quite a bit. Have a great holiday season my friend.

[@laniersmith1798]

+The Bopper It wouldn't be Christmas without a visit from The Bopper! Thanks my friend and my you have a safe and wonderful Holiday Season. Cheers, Salute et Fabuleux!

[@shangaigesture]

Lanier, mille mercis for your ever so elegant and sophisticated reviews.

[@laniersmith1798]

+Yaki Tori Merci, votre bonté me réchauffe le cœur. Your kindness warms my heart.

[@christianoveral5715]

Huge thanks Lanier, another excellent review...I LOVE your reviews! And you're right, Habit Rouge is sublime...

[@laniersmith1798]

Cheers Christian thank you so very much.

[@HandsomeSmells]

Wonderful review sir, classy as always. This is a perfume I've been wearing non stop the last few weeks.

[@mehdich9448]

i tried to give 2 thumbs up to this video because liking it isnt enough to describe how great is your job,very well done review,looking forward to try this legendary smell

[@laniersmith1798]

+the real mofo Well two thumbs up to you for a lovely and kind comment! I hope you enjoy Habit Rouge when you get to test it.

[@tally1604]

Have this frag in a special edition. love the scent, and love your review, Lanier! Happy holidays!

[@laniersmith1798]

+Tal Mamatov Thank you Tal ! Isn't it marvelous?

[@loumarciano]

I’ve been wearing the EDP a lot this winter. Love it. I have the EDT for summer. Thanks Lanier!

[@skunkfromcamden]

The fragrance, class! I do enjoy your reviews. Carnaby St. is still one of my favorite places in London. Right next to Liberty, which means fragrance paradise! I wish you a happy holiday season. Cheers

[@laniersmith1798]

+Rui Miranda Thank you so much Rui! Cheers and the best New Years to you...and Happy Holidays too!

[@Sam-rf8yh]

Lanier, I've always loved your videos. Pure elegance and class. Thank you.

[@laniersmith1798]

Oh Sam, between your comment and Parth's I'm floating on a Habit Rouge cloud. Cheers!

[@Sam-rf8yh]

+Lanier Smith I'm so glad to hear it! :) Take good care.

[@laniersmith1798]

Oh Thank you Sam!!!! You made my day!! Cheers

[@Tucansam08]

Happy Holidays! I A great scent . I have a mini and seeing this makes me realize I need to buy a full bottle, Thanks for the wonderful review. Cheers !

[@laniersmith1798]

+Tucansam08 Salute et Fabuleux! get the big bottle post haste!

[@Poeme340]

Another classy review with interesting cinematic and cultural references. Scents are not created in a vacuum, of course, and your reviews make this clear. I agree with you on the sweetness trend and your recommendation to wear what you like and not to blindly follow trends. You are a true gentleman!👍

[@laniersmith1798]

Mark you are so very kind. Thank you.

[@adasollystyling]

Hi Lanier - I need a cocktail. Love your reviews. Merry Christmas.

[@laniersmith1798]

+Ada Solly Styling Merry Christmas darling Ada!!

[@Greggieboy76]

Your reviews are the soundtrack to my Saturday mornings, whilst making pancakes for the kids. Another great review :-)

[@laniersmith1798]

+Greggieboy76 Oh thank you for including me at breakfast!! I am so very flattered. Hi Kids!!! Save some pancakes for me!!

[@Stallionfragrancereviews]

Cheers my Friend , happy Holidays ! :) yes I love this scent i got the special edition box for the Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum last year for xmas :)

[@laniersmith1798]

+MrMatt C How lucky are you Matt to get such a wonderful Christmas present. I hope you get another nice perfume this year! Cheers and Happy Holidays!!

[@jean-luc6158]

Thank you, Sir Lanier for this masterful review! I, too love Habit Rouge and am so happy to have found it! JPG's masterpiece, your review of it captures its spirit perfectly. Would you ever consider doing a video review of Vétiver? I wonder what cocktail you'd pair w/ JP's first men's fragrance, which is also splendid. Anyway, thank you.

[@laniersmith1798]

+Jean -Luc Thank you so much Jean-Luc. Yes I would consider doing a revew of Vetiever. Time had come I think, to perhaps get a bottle. Cheers!

[@Kologne]

Great Video. Now I must revisit this fragrance!

[@laniersmith1798]

+Kologne Thank you so much. I do hope your revisit proves to be a wonderful re=acquaintance for you with this classic.

[@Stanleydragonjr]

always love your reviews,need to peek in on this one. happy holidays xo MJ

[@laniersmith1798]

+Stanleydragonjr MJ thanks so much and Happy Holidays to you and yours. Cheers!

[@shavenonthedarkside6708]

Asked you about this earlier. I found your review!!!!! You are one classy dude Lanier..real talk ✌

[@laniersmith1798]

Thank you so much. I am happy ...no thrilled that you found it. Cheers my friend

[@pedrojuliogranados2527]

Nice review.. I have smelled this before, but I don't seem to remember it other than having orange smell. I would like to smell it again and maybe buy it since Guerlain's fragrances are great :)

[@laniersmith1798]

+Essence Venture You are right Guerlain's fragrances are great. Some of the best in the world. If you get the chance try Habit Rouge again. Cheers!

[@dave21802180]

Thanks for the very insightful, thoughtful discussion of the very deserving Habit Rouge

[@laniersmith1798]

Thank you Dave for taking the time to comment! Cheers

[@dave21802180]

My pleasure! I’m new to your channel, and I’m so happy to have accidentally discover it while researching the newest addition to my collect, Habit Rouge. I appreciate your ability place fragrance within a broader cultural context. If we are to believe that fragrance is an art, then we must make effort to discuss it beyond the narrow minded “performance and compliments-getter” frameworks. Your analysis is thoughtful and compelling. Such a pleasure finding a new, articulate and thoughtful creator in this space! Keep up the good work!

[@laniersmith1798]

@@dave21802180 well now I’m blushing! Again thank you so very much Dave

[@tommymoore8390]

Hi Lanier. I love this one. I guess I'm lucky, I get a nice carnation and rose on my dry down, two of my favorite notes. Peace and be well my friend 😎

[@laniersmith1798]

Tommy Moore it is a special scent for sure. Thank you Tommy and Cheers!

[@mameking4697]

Happy holidays,lanier!!!

[@laniersmith1798]

+Sin Fragrance Happy Holidays Sin!!

[@parthsood410]

Am that college guy with a sophisticated nose 😎 Thanks lanier, Because of your fabulous review there is another gem in my wardrobe ..

[@laniersmith1798]

Parth I Love your comment. I was once that college guy with the sophisticated nose too! I'm thrill as well that you have a new jewel in your collection.

[@laniersmith1798]

Parth Sood you rock!! Cheers!

[@Snek03]

Great review! Thanks Lanier. This one has been sitting on my To Try List.. but you just kicked it up to the top! Question though, what are your thoughts on the EDT vs the EDP? Is the EDT the one to go for?

[@laniersmith1798]

+svtang03 i think the EDT is perfect.

[@Snek03]

Great! That simplifies things. Thank you! :)

[@ArunKumar-mw6ld]

Review is as classy as the fragrance... A true masterpiece Habit Rouge..

[@livertic]

Watching from Melbourne OZ, Keep up the great work !

[@laniersmith1798]

Cheerslivertic in lovely Melbourne! (Say hello to Chyka and Gina for me)

[@RF-js9yj]

Smelled this today... Apparently worn by Keith Richards, and thats who I'm reminded of. This, to me, is 60s rock and roll in a bottle. Absolutely sublime!

[@laniersmith1798]

You are so on the ball Ritch!!! What a day you are having Cheers

[@RF-js9yj]

Thanks! Hey btw, I really recommend Replica Jazz Club to you... I'm just very curious what you make of it. Kind of reminds of this one a little actually ;)

[@laniersmith1798]

+Ritch Flynn I am looking it up. Btw do you live in Ireland?

[@RF-js9yj]

Actually in Stockholm right now. And before that India for a bit. I've been running from Ireland! :)

[@laniersmith1798]

My Mother's family ran from Northern Ireland in the 1660s to America. In Ireland we were Finnegan then it changed here to Agan.

[@Curdle7]

Ah I love film scores. Thinking about getting a vintage habit rouge

[@livertic]

Just tried Habit Rouge Sport, love it !

[@laniersmith1798]

livertic yes it's a nice scent !!

[@livertic]

Ha, a fan of the Housewives !

[@doubl3troubl398]

Hi Lanier think I might try the Eau De Parfum version. sounds gorgeous. I will nip into Debenhams and see if I can sample this seductive elixir of love!😂 if not I will buy some on line. I'm totally confident in your appraisal of this fragrance, and will test it on Mrs Trouble and unsuspecting female work colleagues! well maybe not work colleagues, far to good for that lol.

[@laniersmith1798]

Oh I want to go to Debenhams too!

[@iREVIEWitALL4U]

Sounds very interesting one indeed... I enjoy the videos get a little drink mixing lesson some history and a fragrance review to top it up. Whats not to like!

[@laniersmith1798]

+iREVIEWitALL Thank you so much. I feel the same about your channel. Always interesting and fun!! All that Lux....yummmm!

[@user-bv6qo3cw3y]

Do u prefer EDT or EDP ?

[@Niamhdm7871]

You must try Mandy Aftel Oud Luban. And she makes wonderful teas and oils too. :)

[@laniersmith1798]

I have had the singular honor of meeting Mandy and count her as a friend. I love her Oud Luban. Her perfumes are magic! Cheers.

[@WildDoveX]

Which is the Guerlain likened to a Shalimar for men?

[@laniersmith1798]

+WildDoveX is it this one? I am not sure...i think I read that somewhere. Cheers!

[@sandsmens4513]

love habit rouge edt+edp

[@mywatchventure8875]

Just discovered this channel . great stuff mate. Don't get this HR at all . I kept hearing it was a mp .But on my skin its dreadful. citrus for about 30 seconds is nice . But then I thinbk its rose , on me awful , like an old lady . Don't get any vanilla at all , at poor lasting to boot . On a brighter note , smelt Channel Pour M today 4 first time . Lovely . Next on list . Cheers from Edinburgh Lanier ,.

[@laniersmith1798]

Spencer Cullen CHEERS Spencer! Pour Monsieur is the Tops for me. Happy you found my channel!

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

HABIT ROUGE is definitely not for everyone,it's a very MATURE,COMPLEX,BOLD,DARING LOVE/HATE cologne,now me personally it took me awhile to really like it,for the scent that it is,it's a CLASSIC,in my opinion nothing else smells quite like it.... L'INSTANT the ORIGINAL square bottle is another MASTERPIECE that tends to get overlooked....

[@sandsmens4513]

Thank you Lanier Smith

[@laniersmith1798]

Cheers Sands Mens!

[@silverssonyoutube8438]

I have the edp version . God damn i love it . my brother inlaw smelled it and instantly hated it . I felt insulted and offended. some people just don't have a nose for a masterpiece like this . like you said it's very sophisticated.

[@laniersmith1798]

I feel your pain when someone just doesn't get the beauty of Habit Rouge

[@laniersmith1798]

Don't be insulted at all. You know what is wonderful for you. He just doesn't get it. But we do! Cheers.

[@sandsmens4513]

nice introduction music habit rouge guerlain

[@dspada67]

Perfetto and Buon natale😀

[@laniersmith1798]

+dspada67 Grazie et buon Narale a tu! Cin Cin!

[@chrislauze8742]

Clever, of course a Mancini is pink 😀

[@sandsmine]

the bottle lets it down for me its so old barber shop

[@kevinmccoy3653]

Just got my mini today. I really wanted to like this one but I truly dislike it. There's a piercing powdery sweetness that seems artificial and unpleasant. I wanted to take it off my skin as soon as it went on and later wiped it down with 4711. I'll stick with Chanel Pour Monsieur, which I dearly love.

[@laniersmith1798]

+Kevin Mccoy Oh I am so sorry it didn't work for you. Thank God it was just a mini and not a full bottle. Cheers !

[@kevinmccoy3653]

That's why I only buy carded samples and minis. Not sure what to do with it now. Oh, well- that's how the biscotti crumbles!

[@laniersmith1798]

Save it and try it again in a year.

[@kevinmccoy3653]

I may give it to bro in law next year, gave him Eau de Cartier coffret this time.

[@pinkroses8714]

Oh Henry Mancini composed some of the best movie music and won a number of Oscars. Yes , fashion really changed then!!! I love me a Guerlain ....... must take a new sniff of Habit Rouge - that new one. I am with you .... what is it about all the "sweet" ?? I am a woman and I hate the sweet , sweet perfumes being forced on the market to us! I really think they are appealing to the kids and get them "young" and so - more consumers of your products but ....... women and men like us Lanier stop buying!!! LOLI guess this is why I love the "old lady" perfumes ...... yes I hate that label but , sadly , this is what the younger set call Mitsouko, Shalimar etc!!!

[@laniersmith1798]

+LadyKoKo B give me an "old lady" like say, Sophia Loren over a Miley Cyrus any day! Bring on the return to sophistication, elegance and charm. Out with sloppy overly sweet and laz. In with the refined, polished, the sublime. I went to an elegant 40th floor cocktail lounge overlooking the city last Friday night and it was filled with people in ragged jeans and torn sweatshirts. It was sad.

[@pinkroses8714]

+Lanier Smith I know Lanier ..... people wear "casual / nearly Op Shop clothing " to Weddings now !!! Its not just your country .... mine too in Australia !

[@laniersmith1798]

Sad isn't it.....?

[@Niamhdm7871]

I want this scent for myself. If my Papa don't steal it from me hee hee. We both like the same scents. I am mega into men's scents. So much more exotic.

[@laniersmith1798]

Charmed Kimberly! You may have to hid it from Papa. Cheers.

[@Niamhdm7871]

If he adores it. I will buy him one too. Fathers Day soon. So, cool you met Mandy. Her Tangerine Per-Erh tea is so lovely too. Thank you for wonderful responses deary. Blessings.

[@laniersmith1798]

Blessings to you as well my dear.

[@alexanderkranzle5615]

Habit Rouge is my favorite frangrance in the world, but so many people don't like to smeel me wearing it :-(

[@laniersmith1798]

oh that is a shame.. so Alexander...were it when you go to bed at night...then is is all just for you. Cheers.

[@doubl3troubl398]

oh dear, that was a rather regrettable comment Mr Guerlain made.

[@jura_rose]

Why should you never live next door to a perfumer? Because they are extremely nosey 👀 👃 Aside, Habit Rouge EDT is my favourite fragrence.

[@laniersmith1798]

Oh you made my day, I am laughing!! I love that joke and will tell it from now on.Thank you and Cheers.

[@jura_rose]

@@laniersmith1798 All the best from Ireland 😊🇮🇪

[@novocaineboy1979]

Guerlain, Galliano...omg! what's wrong with people?