I Blind-Bought 5 New Designer Fragrances...Are They Good?

I have been deeply skeptical about the designer fragrance market for a couple years now...so much so, that I have almost avoided all new releases altogether.
I don't regret this at all, but I've decided to soften a bit and give 5 new designer fragrances another chance.
How did they do?
Links to try the fragrances in this video are below!
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[@wschrisma77]

Nice haul Justin, I am glad you pulled the trigger on Narciso Rodriguez Blue Noir Edp I have rocked it for 6 or 7 months now and I can wear it anywhere! Good seeing you back on the Ytube!

[@JMigUK]

Rochas L’Homme is a true sleeper, its fresh, unique, understated but performs surprisingly well, like a reliable, silent companion, the quintessential signature fragrance. And for the price that is goes for it’s value is 💯

[@dylanbillion917]

Will try

[@LuisGonzalez-ui7ow]

Absolutely a sleeper, I got it as a gift and thought no biggie specially when I first sprayed it on at first I thought just a another decent blue cheapie. Then I gave it a full wearing one day and that dry down with those fresh florals took me back; I was very pleasantly surprised, for a cheapie $20-30 I was like wow not bad 🤔

[@GlitchRodgers]

That drydowm was absolutely amazing to me. 10 hours after it was a skin scent but it was so darn good.

[@GlitchRodgers]

@@LuisGonzalez-ui7ow yes it smelled like a completely different fragrance to me during the drydown.

[@joseg8498]

Rochas lhomme is not unique but it is good

[@oce1989]

Had a lot of these on my radar for a while. Always thankful for your insight 🙌🏼

[@MrLdsmith]

Always good getting new fragrances in the mail!

[@bigpaybackstl1109]

Dior Sport was a blind buy for me, couldn’t be happier. It’s like fresh lemonade with little spice because of the pink pepper….beautiful masculine summer scent. Nice review

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@EtBr1978]

Bleu Noir (only got the EdT though) is such a nice dumb reach! I think it's absolutely safe for any occasion. Thinking about getting DH sport as I am really happy with DH 2020! The Rochas really sounds interessting! Thanks for bringing that one up!

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great haul video and I enjoyed it and can you do full reviews when you test them out and have a blessed day

[@seegraham948]

I have Narcisco Rodriguez in my cart right now. I've been really interested in it for a couple weeks now. Probably gonna actually buy it later

[@LuisGonzalez-ui7ow]

Cool 😎 I was waiting for this video! Awesome! 10/10!

[@freddyfingers3]

That bottega is one of my faves! Going to try that doir homme sport soon!

[@MBMercure]

Thank you for your honesty in this review. Enjoy your voice and style. Please keep posting reviews.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you! Will do!

[@greggraham9785]

Hello Justin, how are you? I'm digging the video and haul. Dior Homme 2020 is a favorite of mine and I really didn't think I would care for but I am almost done with my bottle. I will have to the 2021 now. Stay safe brother

[@spinQubit]

that new dior homme sport is great stuff. What's interesting to me is that, off my skin, I get different notes when I apply in different places. Spraying on my neck yields an iso e super bomb, much like DH2020. Inner elbows is a musky citrus combo with some of the resins peeking through. Fascinating.

[@jimdough3297]

I have this with other fragrances as well: they smell different on my inner elbow, often times sweeter, always thought I was tripping, maybe it‘s about the thickness of the skin there.

[@WANHandler]

I *feel* like it lacks longevity and end up over-spraying, but my sense of smell is often muted from congestion and I might be going nose-blind. Love the smell nonetheless.

[@tylerdurden4575]

Great video again Justin!

[@sylverleejenkins4186]

Great stuff! Thanks 👍🏾

[@LazyAssedPanda]

Real fun watching you smell these for the first time. Have a good one, man.

[@brandonerick]

Tried Dior Homme Sport recently at a sephora and found it extremely similar to DH 2020, maybe just a tad lighter. Having said that I'd like to pick one of them up, also intrigued by Rochas l'homme as well as I'm very basic and enjoy "blue" scents lol.

[@plaisirsparfumsbyheralda850]

Bleu Noir EDP is amazing! I smelled it and bought it right away for my boyfriend. It's very sexy and attractive. He gets lots of compliments from me and a few times from other women lol. It projects well I think because I can smell it in the hall for a few hours after he sprays it. It's elegant and sexy. Beautiful! It's a winner.

[@louisthompson2452]

Excellent review, my Brother. Peace and Love

[@ademtercan9547]

Amazing fragrances Justin! Rochas and Narciso Rodriguez fragrances are great and I would like to try Dior Homme Sport 2021! Keep going mate 👍🏽👏🏽💪🏾🙌🏾

[@112233JORDAN]

One cool video concept I just thought of would be doing a bracket competition full of fragrance houses. Come up with some judging criteria - $, how they cover certain occasions, how well they cover certain scent profiles, ect - rank them and have them go head to head in a bracket. Seems like you could get a bunch of videos doing that and we could learn about different fragrance houses.

[@mixkim4477]

I like this idea. Great learning experience.

[@112233JORDAN]

@@mixkim4477 Yeah, I think it'd be entertaining and we could learn a lot. I kinda want to get an understanding of what houses are doing certain scents right, who to go to for bargains, for the club, for fresh scents. Of course, many cover all - but what do they do best? It'd be like an MMA match tournament style (Ex. "Does house X's great barber shop fragance they are known for outweigh house Y's club designer?"). He could even provide a story of their history before the breakdowns and judging. It'd be different than the typical top 10 (swap out descriptive term) for (swap out event) 🤷‍♂️ Just trying to help throw out ideas from time to time to keep stuff fresh. I saw a video he or someone else did about a struggle for ideas

[@atlpro05]

Agreed on the N.R. BN EDP - had to buy backup bottles. also really into cartier and have backups of it as well. people (strangers) stop me for both

[@aps-pictures9335]

The Rochas sounds nice! Would be interested in what you think after a full wearing

[@BenNCM]

This video was time well spent! You seemed very much in sync with yourself here.

[@shpalman7]

Yeah I have L'Homme Rochas. Apparently it's similar to (but better than) the D&G K line according to Gent Scents and I kind of understand that, there's a bit of a subtrend for blood orange and juniper. I think Chris from Scent Land really liked it, which convinced MrSmelly1977, and eventually I blind bought it. Ought to wear it more. Today I'm wearing Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura.

[@GlitchRodgers]

I'll be sure to try the Bleu Noir EDP sometime next month. Just ordered the original EDT along with Rasasi Hawas just to see the hype

[@toneyclayton485]

Go "easy" on the spray with Hawas...stuff is extremely powerful!

[@djuanboone4830]

Blue Noir EDP is one I'm interested in trying.

[@mustafahmannsur6091]

Awesome Video Brother but I wanted to tell You and Your Now Precious Wife Congratulations 🎊.. Look at alot of Your work and It's been a long time since I've seen two people that were made for each other..GOD BLESS Your Union...!!! 🙏💯💞

[@msilexus8889]

That Narciso Rodriguez is for a suit with a tie ! Good stuff

[@terrysmiles8599]

Very nice Justin!

[@7547JAMES]

I just got ATH hard candy and high voltage. I'd recommend hard candy it's unique to my nose,like nothing I've smelt, very good.

[@MrErnestangelo]

Love Bottega Fragrances. I have Rochas Moustache EDP, it will be definitely up your alley Justin. I wonder if the drydown of the Narcisso Bleu Noir has changed your ranking?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Need to give it a full wearing.

[@mikebayong8057]

ThY Bottega bottle is 🔥 🔥..I love classic old scent..I may give it a try 🤔🤔🤔

[@coachsambroome]

Great haul Justin

[@raulsaavedra709]

To me Narciso Rodriguez Blue Noir EDP smells exactly like mixing Declaration with the original Azzaro Chrome. Wrote this as a comment both in Fragrantica and Parfumo.

[@loreveharris5576]

My son has three of those Narciso Rodriguez fragrances on his wishlist right now. I got him samples and he's hooked! Very intrigued by your review of Rochas L'Homme... blind buy worthy?

[@teecee1725]

Rochas Moustache EDP is a very nice fragrance and is often compared to YSL Tuxedo which I can understand as I have both.

[@meekrodriguez6438]

Great video!

[@JohmathanBSwift]

Happy Memorial Day Justin.

[@matthewcross2991]

Narcisco Rodriguez Bleu Noir is so gorgeous I got through a bottle too quickly, desperately need to get a second one

[@akimsmith484]

Is it good for the summer

[@seegraham948]

I have that in my cart right now. Probably gonna actually buy it later

[@Pegasos4]

@@akimsmith484 EDT

[@lordmalice8368]

I haven't tried any of your picks, they seem good! Have you tried Bvlgari Tygar? Bloomingdale's sent me a sample! I smelled it but haven't worn it.

[@JLSantz]

I smelt rochas lhomme. I bpught a decant of it to try it out and its good. Makes me want to think of buying a bottle now that i liked smelling it on me

[@Cooliewhistles]

I love new Dior homme sport. They made so it can be worn in non sport settings with the new note the supplements the citrus

[@gerardzonjee]

Congratz! (Not for this haul, but the other one 😉)

[@SmoothCartier]

Really Like that GG EDP and Rochas

[@prasartpongpet]

I really like Narciso Rodriguez bleu noir edp.

[@botrytis_cinerea]

Glad you liked my recommendation of Illusione by BV. (Best, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae)

[@regismonkton]

I own and enjoy "Rochas L'Homme" and I noticed that it has a similarity to Zadig & Voltaire's "This Is Him". Do you notice that yourself? From Rochas, I also own and enjoy "Moustache EDP" and "Man".

[@GlitchRodgers]

How is Rochas Man? I've heard people say it smells like syrupy pancakes and tbh idk how to feel about that lol. Is it good?

[@regismonkton]

@@GlitchRodgers I know that I like it, and I also like Michael Jordan "Legend" which is similar to it. I own current batches of both of them and the performance of both of them is good enough and the scent of both of them is enjoyable. Rochas "Man" can be considered synthetic, so keep that in mind. I'm glad that I have both of them in my collection.

[@Warmsunset26]

thank you j. I have an insider at Dior, will be looking at Dior sport 2021. NICE.

[@cyclebreaker5947]

Try Gucci Pour Homme if U haven't already .. I didn't like that Rose one either by far.. But Gucci Pour Homme Edt is perfect for 70 & 80's (Spring/Fall) most of the day & U can pull it off in the Summer( but just lighter on the trigger).. 85⁰ to 90⁰

[@arnaudpollet-thiollier6054]

Could you and Grace compare bleu nuit edp vs the perfume ??

[@newmoney8563]

If you like Dior Homme Sport, you'll like Versace Pour Homme as well. Very Similar smells on the dry down! I have Rochas Man, and it smells like a tonka bean with cotton candy! lol More for colder weather, but definitely have to try the newer one. & Thanks for the video:)

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks for sharing!! I used to own that one.

[@johnmcintyre6721]

Can you do a top ten Givenchy like all brands

[@justjayjustjay5054]

I wish I got the new 2021 Dior Homme Sport when I ordered. Unfortunately they don't say what year it is. I ordered the larger bottle & don't like it... apparently it's from the year prior. Tried it twice & it's too offensive to my smeller.

[@jodee8831]

I'm surprised you haven't smelled Rochas Mustache EDP! ❤️

[@mpymike45]

You should try Rochas Mustache EDP. If you like YSL Tuxedo then Mustache EDP should be your next addition from the Rochas house. You’ll thank me later 💪🏼

[@howtorawk]

He has tuxedo which is better than moustache

[@arkadiuszkopiec4315]

Recently the bleu noir edp test and unfortunately it reminds me of the much cheaper azzaro chrome 🤷‍♂️

[@alexg.9279]

I have Narcisso Rodriguez EDP and absolutely love it because it takes me to places I've never been to like the 1940's lol, but I was thinking of getting the Parfum version, what you think JC would it be too redundant? Also, will you ever acquire the Parfum version?

[@stayfreshproductions]

I haven't smelled the I'll see if I can smell the Parfum at some point.

[@madhatter6549]

The Parfum and the edp smell nothing alike-- The parfum is out of this world good..

[@arnaudpollet-thiollier6054]

I agree, Rochas l'homme is a stunner! So easy to wear! I love it on super hot weather right after the afternoon shower, it is rejuvenating!!!

[@sideshowmulhern]

I have a sample of the illusione. It's good but I don't think I'd get a bottle

[@AlexD-yb4mp]

dior homme sport is imo the best dior currently on the market i love it

[@moustachio334]

Finally tried Narciso Rodriguez Edp Bleu. It is so much better than the Edt!

[@javierayala2294]

That Narsiso smells just like CK one but powdery

[@burner27]

I swear I saw that building out the window when I was driving through Portland.

[@terrysmiles8599]

I put a lot of money into Parfums De Marly Fragrances because there Quality thru and thru! I currently have 8 4.2 bottles Layton Carlisle Herod ojan habdan Peggusis Layton Exclusive Percival!

[@marcos-gu2cx]

From what age would you recommend the use of blue noir edp?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Evening time. Dressed up!

[@mr.mcclain9917]

The new Dior Homme Sport kinda smells like Tom Ford Grey Vetiver to me.

[@grisiauparfums3854]

The Rochas sounds really interesting. I find Dior is too similar to other scents.Always love your insights!

[@humblestates]

cool video, Ive got L'homme but if You want something TRULY SPECIAL from the house of Rochas try and sample LUI by Rochas (50ml or 100ml) ..long discontinued but still available to find (although less and less) price mark of around £100-£150 so not cheap but SO WORTH IT in my humble opinion ; )

[@ehsan83]

Justin tell me what you prefer between Narciso Rodriguez EDT or EDP? what's the difference between them?

[@stayfreshproductions]

I prefer the EDP, but only because I tried the EDT years ago and it didn't move me. But I'd probably enjoy it now.

[@jodee8831]

I just ordered Narciso Rodriguez Blue Noir Parfum... we would love to have your take on it

[@stayfreshproductions]

I finally smelled it recently, it's very nice but I think I prefer the EDP

[@jodee8831]

@@stayfreshproductions aahhh do tell.. why?

[@stayfreshproductions]

@@jodee8831 the Parfum is a little more powdery which I don’t prefer.

[@jodee8831]

@@stayfreshproductions Good to know... I was close to ordering the EDP but the iris allured me... I appreciate your responses.. your opinions and your channel bro!

[@blankmandastankman]

Would you say DHS ‘21 is a redundant purchase if you already own DH’20?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Possibly!

[@stayfresh4608]

where'd you find a tester of Rochas L'Homme for $17?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Fragrancebuy.ca

[@mrbutchie28]

My wife actually like Dior Homme Sport

[@mehdijakani5519]

Yes good reviews

[@statikeagle1076]

I have mixed feelings with dior sport some reviewers love it and others hate it

[@asl333]

isn't that always the way...!!

[@Blazntrax81]

Guilty EDP is worse than Black or the EDT. I don't like the prominent rose. Dior Homme Sport 21 is awesome & elegant, and a great performer. I've been looking at Rochas L'homme. The Bleu Noir Parfum is the one I wanna try. The EDP is too much like the EDT, just notes removed. EDT is better. Illuisione is a good scent.

[@madhatter6549]

The Blue Noir Parfum is delicious.......

[@stayfreshproductions]

Agreed

[@manorboii9118]

It’s Ight I really don’t like narcisso cologne but yea at times it smell good but idk I don’t like it like that 3/10

[@stayfreshproductions]

Ok

[@MyaboSores]

Who told you that gulity edp is a departure from the original? I find to be very close to the original. I just bought guilty parfum and that is a great departure from the original and I find it amazing. I love patchouli!

[@muratisik8880]

Please check out Bentley infinite intense EDP, I personally love it and find it affordable.

[@MoizAudio]

Rodriguez blue noir parfum is just beuatiful...

[@carlito7863]

I love iris fragrances! What longevity do you have with it please?

[@akimsmith484]

Is it good for the summer

[@carlito7863]

@@akimsmith484 it is a powdery fragrance like Dior homme intense, Valentino uomo intense... So not for hot summer day my friend. Maybe you can in summer but just for the night time

[@MoizAudio]

@@akimsmith484 i need to try when its hot and report back

[@gbl4103]

Rochas is french if that helps So u must pronounce « sh » like roshas and the s at the end is supposed to be silent but is pronounciated in the south of France

[@hamishmaude390]

Lol - if you didn’t watch the last one you won’t understand this one… bought a package, and now it’s arrived. Ok - not so hard to get

[@stayfreshproductions]

You didn’t get it all.

[@hamishmaude390]

@@stayfreshproductions I appreciate from the text in the video that you may have decided to give designer fragrances another crack and that’s what lead to the purchase of new ones to see if your perception of designer fragrances would be challenged.

[@sensequest]

5:07

[@DivineFrag]

Now we need a blind-buy of 5 niche.

[@adelabdullah7267]

احلى شي الترجمة شكراً

[@Bigboy-tp2vm]

Love the list vid my brother, Side note: the unassuming, free spirited look in your eyes that you once had, seems to have faded into a bothersome/ almost disdainful glare, in my humble opinion. Hope everything is OK.

[@stayfreshproductions]

All is well over here.

[@ericbush6124]

Gave original Gucci guilty to Nephew to Bubble gum and Dior original Sport was an grest smelling just never went back to oh yes didn't want to pay price just orderd Narciso Rodriguez BN edp

[@Pong_xx]

I don't get the love for Rochas L'homme, the note breakdown made me confident that I would like it but then when I got it in, total disaster. Not my style at all, it provokes my gag reflect. Can't wait to give it away to an uncle or my grandfather. Try it first, it's very different.

[@TheRvt23]

Review unlimited exchange

[@stayfreshproductions]

I don't know what that is.

[@_WadeBuchanan_]

I understand you did this to be involved with the frag com, but I worry that you're starting to slip down the hole again. I'm having some flashbacks to your past videos about selling off your collection because they were purchased for the wrong reasons. I'm not trying to tell you how to spend your money... Just a friendly reminder from another "collector" who's been there.

[@stayfreshproductions]

That’s why this purchase was a calculated one. I’m not buying based on hype, which is the mistake I made last time. I’m buying based on what looks interesting to me.

[@_WadeBuchanan_]

@@stayfreshproductions understandable. I seem to be consistently let down by blind buy purchases. As you know, everyone's noses are different. I'm shocked by how inaccurate so many descriptions are to my nose so I've began trying my hardest to get my nose on things before blind buying off of recommendations. I could probably sell off half of my collection due to blind buys in the past. It's really unfortunate. I wish there were more places to sample near me so I didn't have to waste so much on overpriced samples online. Congratulations on your wedding! Grace is a catch! Haha. Have a good one.

[@stayfreshproductions]

@@_WadeBuchanan_ I know exactly what you mean. I make maybe 5-7 calculated blind buys per year these days, for that reason. Thanks Wade!

[@jeremiebowles7658]

Brother Congratulations! Please pass the same to your beautiful wife. Thank you for having the courage to stand in front of a camera and share your personality with all of us.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Rochas is pronounced RO-KUHZ...

[@BIGGBOSS..]

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[@brianhenry9669]

Dior sport 2021 is a total waste of money doesn’t last at all

[@stayfreshproductions]

It lasts 8+ hours on me. Tons of synthetics in there to help it stick around

[@brianhenry9669]

@@stayfreshproductions tried it again today while I’m on holiday in Thailand lasted for me about an hour so either it’s a bad one or doesn’t match my skin dna 😂

[@stayfreshproductions]

@@brianhenry9669 if it’s as hot there as I’ve heard it can be, I imagine that no fragrance will last more than a few hours 😆

[@brianhenry9669]

@@stayfreshproductions very true mate 😅 it’s a nice up the shops fragrance as it doesn’t last on my skin 🙄

[@stayfreshproductions]

@@brianhenry9669 give it a try when you get back home!

[@tylerbaker9308]

Judging a fragrance before wearing it is foolish. Come back with a review once you've actually spent some time with these..

[@stayfreshproductions]

I have come back in several videos since this one with updates on most of these. 🙄

[@giantking6744]

I pray this hebrew Israelite stay away from Becky or he'll be in that lake of fire according 2 the bible.Keep him safe yahawashi 🙏

[@stayfreshproductions]

Bruh 🤷🏾‍♂️