I Blind Bought the Most HYPED NICHE Fragrances! Are They Good!?

[@ChadSecrets]

This video was so much fun! Tell me what i should include for part 2 👇👇

[@iLoveAllah-forever]

Hello which fragrance was it that you gave rating of 9.5 out of 10 ? Which fragrance

[@ThousandFo0tKrutch]

according to your comments in this video id recommend you to try some of these: Widian-London, Xerjoff-Uden, Clive Christian-Blonde Amber, Parfums de Marly-Percival, Casamorati-Mefisto Gentiluomo, Roja-Elysium Parfum Cologne

[@ChadSecrets]

Azzaro the most wanted parfum!

[@ChadSecrets]

Screenshotted, and I'll add to my list. Thanks for the suggestions!!

[@isak1496]

@@ThousandFo0tKrutch Geez man I was thinking about commenting both London and Blonde Amber. Great minds think alike!

[@Sicslayer]

I felt the exact same way about naxos but all of a sudden i couldnt stop smelling it. So good.

[@ChadSecrets]

I feel like ill end up liking it if i let it sit for a bit and revisit it !

[@nathanenonhof6289]

It definitely needs time to macerate. It will change. I've had the same experience.

[@40KoopasWereHere]

I've had my bottle of Naxos for months and the smell is the same every time to my nose. Not bad, not unpleasant... not my signature scent though, and tbh I have a hard time figuring out when I'd want to smell like it.

[@easye1311]

Bro I had the same reaction to naxos at first I was not like omg 😮but after that dry down and after smelling it in the air a few hours later, it was heavenly..my skin pops the honey and citruses like no other..I wear it all year round ..Just perfect for me!

[@jackrobhp28]

same here!!! I liked it at first, but by the time I was on my way home, I was constantly smelling my wrist.

[@Silvio_TF]

This video is the perfect example why to NOT make expensive blind buys. You had not a single WOW reaction (which niche fragrances definitely should do).

[@ChadSecrets]

Exactly, i want people to learn not to blind buy. I only do it so i can give my honest opinions and study these scents 👌

[@hiro11]

i smelt aventus creed for the first time today, don’t think i’ll have another reaction like that for a while

[@Silvio_TF]

yeah the community is hating about it, but it's just the best masculine fragrance ever created.@@hiro11

[@robertjackson1860]

Cap

[@kevinelkin3943]

Exactly this. More often than not I am unimpressed and disinterested with many niche fragrances (they just aren’t for me). My only true WOW reaction came from PDM Herod. I was blown away after trying that on skin. Bought a bottle the next day

[@Aoelx]

Crazy scent memories with Naxos, it’s really good. I didn’t like it at first but now I enjoy it!

[@ChadSecrets]

I am excited to test it out more. I feel it will grow on me

[@Dario-ch9fx]

Do u think its worth it? Im looking to grow my fragnance collection, first parfums were hawas and 9pm, both Great . Thanks, ​@@ChadSecrets

[@DanielEuanHenderson]

Xerjoff Naxos grows on you as the day goes on it’s unbelievable in the heat

[@ChadSecrets]

That's good to hear. I feel like over time, this one will grow on me

[@andreyp1893]

Subscribed, I don’t think anyone else is as honest and real as you are

[@ChadSecrets]

I appreciate that. Thank you for subscribing!

[@tally1604]

The picture of Elon for the white misk note is genius 😂😂😂

[@ChadSecrets]

Hahah you caught it 🤣

[@toro4190]

Yea, loved that too. Tickled my brain somehow.

[@KillaBeeBeatbox]

Great video man. Very sincere take. I had a similar reaction to Naxos - initially the lavender was too much for me but the drydown... I think is one of the best in the fragrance industry. Subbed. 💪

[@ChadSecrets]

Im definitely not giving up on Naxos yet. It could have a huge redemption arc on this channel! I appreciate you subscribing. Thank you!

[@mfnazir]

I love Xerjoff. Naxos and Zefiro are quite good. Alexandria II is also good if you like Oud. Torino 21 and 40 Knots are good fresh scents. Then there is Torino 22. The other nice you should try are Roja Elysium, Percival from Pafrum de marly, Risala from Arabian Oud, Initio Oud for Greatness and Habibi NY Desert Oud.

[@ChadSecrets]

I appreciate those suggestions! I have added to my list for an upcoming video. Thank you!

[@kelb-wz2vi]

Do you really smell oud in alex 2? I never have

[@mfnazir]

@@kelb-wz2vi Its light and I smell it in the drawdown.

[@6ixspeedstang186]

I can agree with NEVER blind buying. Although I was blown away by ani and Naxos. I do discovery sets and samples always first. I have so many discovery sets from niche brands and usually there’s only like 2 or 3 out of 10 that actually blow me away. Mancera is about the only brand that I like everything they put out just about

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah, Ani has grown on me a lot already. I have slowly become a pretty big fan of Nishane. And that Naxos may grow on me as well

[@sys8656]

my experience with Arabians Tonka has been great. 3rd best fragrance in general imo. I really pick up on that rose and the sugar cane with slight hints of oud. and the performance and projection is stupidly good. 10/10 for me

[@ChadSecrets]

I feel like i could start to like it. It may just take time with it to see the story its trying to tell 👌

[@wesol4072]

what are the other 2 best?

[@sys8656]

@@wesol4072 probably oud satin mood and oud maracuja. I love my oud

[@aepperson72]

I have Naxos, Ani and Erba Pura and get plenty of compliments especially Naxos.

[@ChadSecrets]

I wore ani tonight. Really warming up to it!!

[@owenn4]

Does Erba Pura smell too feminine? im a masculine guy and idk if i would fit the fragrence. I love the smell tho

[@ChadSecrets]

@owenn4 imo very feminine leaning, still unisex. But it can fit the right type of guy

[@chopsticks967]

Bought a decant of Naxos and absolutely love it, gonna buy a bottle for sure

[@ChadSecrets]

Im letting mine age a bit to see if it gets stronger. I have high hopes!

[@Leonard_Washington76]

I got Naxos. I get an amazing honey, lavender, tobacco, and cashmere. But Naxos to me is a must. It’s used for those special occasions where you feeling good and dressed up.

[@ChadSecrets]

Im going to let mine sit because its very weak and initially i could barely smell anything other than a nice lavender

[@Leonard_Washington76]

@@ChadSecretsnow that I can agree with. I sprayed mines a few times and have been letting it sit. I noticed when I first got it. The juice wasn’t dark. But it’s starting to darken up now. I notice a lot of other reviewers Naxos juice was in fact dark when they said performance was good. Except for Aaron Terrence Hughes who I believe he said get good performance with the juice being bright.

[@_dontaskmyname_4720]

@@Leonard_Washington76Hey, just wondering about an update on Naxos, I’ve been going back and fourth, I don’t like how newer batches of Naxos is weaker and doesn’t have its signature notes, but on the other hand it’ll get darker within a few months anyway. I’m not sure if I’m willing to wait that long, or if I should get an old batch but it’ll go bad faster. I prefer stronger colognes btw.

[@Fragman-Scoop]

Hi, I just subscribed as I appreciate your honest opinions. To many reviewers over hype these particular fragrances. Like you I find to many of these style fragrances lean too feminine for my tastes. Interesting to see although they are good they don’t always blow quality designers away. What’s the point in buying a fragrance that is too situational. I’ve learned my lesson the expensive way. If something blows you away moving forward I will be keen to sample. Good work my man.

[@ChadSecrets]

Thank you very much! I like to keep it honest here and try to help people out where i can. I appreciate you subscribing!

[@richardgovea7837]

Understandable about all of that, I really enjoy Erba Pura. I tested it thanks to a kit my amigo gifted me so that was great. I have blind bought mancera since they are cheaper and the one that didn’t work for me worked super well for my sister! I will say the price of niche fragrances do leave a painful burn to the wallet ☠️

[@ChadSecrets]

Oh, they absolutely do, and the majority of times, they are not worth the insane price tag. That's why i keep it honest here!

[@amyindisguise9040]

love the really honest review, becoming one of my faves with just this vid

[@ChadSecrets]

I appreciate that a lot 🙏

[@rensis1621]

The only niche brand I blind buy is Mancera. They tend to be very affordable at discounters (I bought Black Line for around 40$. That's practicaly clone fragrance money). And with most of them you either know what you are getting into (Red Tobacco) or they have some designer sensibilities but with better quality or unique twist (Cedrat Boise, Aoud Lemon Mint). I also had some great surprise successes. Black Gold I picked just for an ongoing sale and the bottle design, but it totaly blew me away and it's currently a favourite of my collection.

[@ChadSecrets]

Mancera is a very safe niche company for sure. I have never been disappointed by them. Some i like more than others but havent come across one yet that i can not appreciate for the quality and price

[@mitir6644]

Pegasus is definitely neiche. It’s clean, creamy, nutty vanilla. I blind bought a 125ml bottle a while ago and at first I was genuinely repulsed (I think it was the heliotrope opening combined with the jasmine). Now, however, it has grown on me to a point where I am not sure it is financially sustainable to keep rebuying more bottles of this amazing fragrance for my signature scent. 😂

[@ChadSecrets]

Haha thats awesome. Your initial impression sounds very similar to mine. And i must admit its grown on me

[@malikmuhammad3784]

Straight forward and honest now I find most luxury/ niche are to similar to designer scents for the asking price but the scent quality should impress you the fact that it didn’t speaks to the hype of free bottles to influencers or your personality 😉

[@ChadSecrets]

Unfortunately, the free bottle plague has taken over the industry. Along with the paid review plague. Especially in the clones market! People need to be more honest

[@robertjackson1860]

He said the quality is a.azing no designer quality comes even close to these scents smell on the other hand d are subjective

[@robertjackson1860]

I have many designers and only two come close to niche quality,

[@magichackerv8]

Naxos smells amazing to me and it's one the best compliment getters.

[@DontTrustTheRabbit]

Awesome! You have no idea how helpful that was. Thanks a lot!

[@ChadSecrets]

Im glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching 😁

[@sondesix_]

About the Montale bottle, all Montale bottles are that light even when they are full. Just a Montale thing. Nice video, dude! Hoping to see more cool videos like this.

[@ChadSecrets]

I appreciate that! I have some ideas floating around that i will film shortly!

[@Terjil]

They are so light because they are not made of glas but of aluminium, that´s why you can´t look through them 😉

[@Thecyberknight1]

Him thinking the montale bottles are made of glass and trying to shine light through It cracked me up. Their bottles are aluminum and are never filled to the top but you do get the amount you pay for.

[@ChadSecrets]

I still laugh at myself about this mistake 🤣

[@ilyasjohnsen]

Bought a decent of Naxos, ended up with a buy. Actually i got it yeasterday, and I’m impressed of the quality of the bottle and package.

[@ChadSecrets]

Their presentation is on another level for sure 👌

[@gracefultowels3283]

Sick of some niche perfume experts undermining designers and hyping all the niche perfumes. And at the end of the day when you blind buy it or you sample it, it is just random.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah, i have some designers that top my expensive niche in every category!

[@miles-178]

Yeah 👌🏼😄

[@slick_will2910]

Niche is for guys who think they're cool, but continue scaring women.

[@ahnehtub2]

Layering those Xerjoff fragrances will lead to a nice surprise. :)

[@ChadSecrets]

Im excited to find out this suprise!

[@guillermoaguilera2923]

I love naxos, and i get a lot of honey. I can recomend maybe initio side effects, xerjoff torino 21, casamorati mefisto gentiluomo, and pdm herod.

[@ChadSecrets]

Added to the list ill do those for part 2. Thank you!!

[@joolean7799]

@@ChadSecrets Side Effect will wow you! Also, I'd try 40 knots, it's the best freshie from Xerjoff in my opinion, by far!

[@franzhanz8945]

I blind bought lattafa ana abiyedh some days ago and even though it leans feminine I love to wear it. It just smells so damn good! And for 18€ it's one of the best cheapies on the market rn!

[@MariosKJ]

Yup i sampled all Parfums De Marly and i only was blown away by Carslisle and Pegasus Exclusif. The price tag though not justifiable lol. Greenley and Sedley are great but for the price there’s better ones in that field. And my fav is Althair just pure gourmet vanilla. I actually enjoy Naxos. The opening can be harsh but the honey/tobacco dry down is lovely! It’s done right. I had le male elixir but it was too much and too cloying that it made me nauseous! I also recently purchased my 3rd niche. Roja Parfums Elysium Cologe and man o man, probably the best blue fragrance i have ever smelled. It beats Bleu De Chanel EDP/parfum in everywa

[@ChadSecrets]

I need to try some more Roja then that sounds incredible. You sold it for me 😅

[@oscar9274]

I agree with everything here

[@Straightfacts980]

Would you say that PDF Carlisle is hyped/overrated? I hope not because I’ve pretty much been sold on blind buying it from all the raving reviews I’ve seen people make on it. I’ve heard the dry down scent is worth the purchase price, what has been your experience?

[@ChadSecrets]

@Straightfacts980 PDM is known to give free bottles to creators to hype up. Sample before buying!!!!

[@DannyMartin3z]

@@Straightfacts980did you end up getting Carlisle? It is one of my favorites. It’s interesting yet very wearable. I will say when I first smelled it I was new to niche fragrances and there was a note that clashed with me. In time I feel in love with it.

[@EssenceOfTrance]

I get the exact same sentiment from Naxos. It's very good but would be way better with more tobacco and less floral notes.

[@ChadSecrets]

Absolutely. Im going to let it sit for a bit and revisit it in a month or so

[@darklawdshadow5679]

really love the honesty bro

[@ChadSecrets]

I always keep it honest here. Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@qle6]

There’s an aroma chemical in Naxos that gives me an instant headache. I think it’s the honey accord as I don’t enjoy most honey fragrances. Anyway great video with honest takes. Thanks Chad!

[@ChadSecrets]

I have heard that with Naxos before, so it isn't uncommon, it seems. I appreciate you watching, thank you!

[@TeeK94]

If you haven’t already Xerjoff Accento is a great one to try, and the Accento overdose is just 😮‍💨👏🏼 I wasn’t a fan of Erba Pura or Naxos regifted them to friends in exchange for Tom Ford Noir extreme which I adore, and Creed Himalaya 🔥

[@ChadSecrets]

That's a great choice. There's no point holding onto a fragrance if you're not a fan! I'll add Xerjoff Accento to my list. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@fredbell23]

Thanks for making this video. I totally agree with you on Naxos. I also blind bought it and was very disappointed. Yes, it smells high quality but it is not a safe blind buy. I find that it smells very mature and barbershop like. The dry down is what makes this scent decent enough to wear. Don’t fall for the internet hype on this one.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah for sure. Based on the notes i really thought i would like it more. I am going to compare with older formulations and give it a chance before my review! Thanks for watching

[@Fragaddictx56]

Chad BTW THE MONTALE perfume bottle is made of aluminium hence the lighter bottle, it’s definitely full. (It’s a Montale thing). And I’m looking into purchasing the Arabians Tonka, is it worth it ? and could you do a full review ? please thanks again 🎉🔥

[@ChadSecrets]

I appreciate you letting me know. That makes SO much more sense haha. I think Arabians Tonka is great if you like a more masculine leaning take on the BR540 dna. I will test with it for an upcoming review more in depth though !

[@Fragaddictx56]

@@ChadSecrets Anytime 😅, I don’t own anything similar to 540, but I do love the dna so I guess this could be a potential pick-up. Waiting on the video now 😂🕔

[@dimitriouin]

I was laughing a bit you said glass 😅 @chadsecrets hihihi oud tobbaco montale's is less expensive and a very nice creamy tobbaco and wood on fire could be less cloying and it's 80cad on fragrancenet 😊

[@ChadSecrets]

I am laughing at myself. I cant believe i didnt know that 🤣🤣 That does sound amazing though let me look into it

[@thawkereynolds]

So I was dying for years to get a Arabian Tonka. But it was always like $40 more than any other Montale so I would wait. I finally bought it two months ago and I have to be honest. Chad’s assessment was very close to my assessment. It smells like a clone or a version of baccarat rouge. What’s funny is I had heard Montal had its own instant crush/baccarat rouge and it was SENSUAL INSTINCT

[@takeenr2461]

I feel the same way on Naxos. After trying it, I waited for the dry down but didn’t get any tobacco or tonka bean. It was just a very feminine citrusy smell. Also I agree that it’s an all year round fragrance

[@MagerWieQuark]

Nishane Ani is great!

[@ChadSecrets]

It has grown on me

[@55978]

I would love an in-depth review on Layton Exclusif. Right now, I find myself at the crossroads of the original one, and Exclusif, but I think I will buy the former for its added versatility and openness to higher temperatures (I think summer nights are perfect for Layton).

[@ChadSecrets]

I will for sure try and get out a full review asap! and also one for layton. You are not wrong on the versatility aspect though

[@bigchonk8979]

Babe wake up new chad secrets banger just dropped🗣️

[@ChadSecrets]

Haha i appreciate that thank you 😅

[@elton3470]

Hi, Chad, great video as always. Hope you can review Thomas Kosmala fragrances in the future.

[@ChadSecrets]

I will definetly get to them! Thanks for suggesting im always ready to explore new scents 😁

[@davidp1017]

I honestly really like Xerjoff! But its kinda expensive for me rn haha but once i get more money imma def get at least a couple bottles from them!

[@ChadSecrets]

They do have some great offerings!

[@Clay_N]

Great vid man! Love the honest reactions

[@ChadSecrets]

Thanks for watching! I always keep it honest here 😁

[@ronnymunther9748]

If i was rich i would buy those and many more haha. Actually like Erba Pura but i understand your take on it 😅 Great channel 🤙

[@ChadSecrets]

I appreciate that a lot. Thank you!! Erba Pura has for sure grown on me. I have to wear it more to understand it and feel its vibe

[@initbro25]

Love these video gives me a good understanding of the hyped fragrances and if I would want to get one myself ❤your videos

[@ChadSecrets]

Thank you for watching them! Glad to hear they help 😁

[@kyle8995]

Btw arabians tonka is an aluminum bottle not thin glass so you dont have to worry about it breaking.

[@ChadSecrets]

I have figured that out and laughed at myself over this mistake. Thank you 😅

[@danielgibbs83]

Some of them are like songs you skip on a playlist, but once you get used to it, its an absolute banger 😂

[@ChadSecrets]

You are not wrong there! I feel most of these will grow on me 😅

[@jovanj1212]

I didn't appreciate Naxos until winter came and I smelled it on someone else..lol. It's now one of my favorite scents for work and corporate events.

[@ChadSecrets]

I feel this one for sure is going to grow on me!

[@adamk735]

Idk how everyone hypes Layton and Pegasus over Herod. I smelled Herod at Bloomingdales and immediately went home and bought it. 10/10 fragrance.

[@ChadSecrets]

They are more unique smelling than Herod thats probably why. Herod is amazing though!

[@philtrapp]

Need a full review of Arabians Tonka for fall/winter

[@ChadSecrets]

@@philtrapp Thank you for the reminder. I will get that out asap

[@dqyler]

I have Arabians Tonka, Naxos, and Nishane Ani. I think Naxos is the best quality and the one I enjoy most but none of them are mind blowing

[@yuriylazarenko42]

Oud for Greatness by Initio. It could literally blow you away from the first sneeze.

[@ChadSecrets]

That one is a must smell! Sounds great haha

[@the.Aruarian]

I honestly love blind buying fragrances at a price where, even if you don't vibe with it, you can still sell it at cost or even a small profit. 😂 That's how I've ended up with 4 bottles of Argos. Besides Xerjoff, I think I love their unboxing experience the most. Funnily enough I did sample Naxos, given that every reviewer seems to love it, but it was a strong meh for me. The lavender was just too intense.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah thats the thing with fragrances. They hold their value very well and there will always be an interested buyer. I need to get me some Argos!

[@the.Aruarian]

@@ChadSecrets Either that or you get your money back through decanting if they’re popular enough.

[@waela.1974]

@@ChadSecretsArgos would be a huge disappointment 😁I bought the set since everyone raves about them and didnt like any.If you were not blown sway by the fragrances in the video,you will for dure not be blown away by Argos.

[@BobbyNiran]

Hey Chad, see that little blue bottle behind you? Yeah the Bleu Electrique, if you ever sell everything that is perfection in a bottle.

[@ChadSecrets]

I won't sell that away. it's too good 😁

[@vinylpimp]

new Naxos is definitely gimped, pre 2022 Naxos has lot more tobacco making masculine leaning. My wife thinks it smells like ashtray. I bought the 2023 version but my sister had 2021, she didn't like the tobacco so she sent it to me recently and it's more bolder and not watered down. Even after shower it was wafting off my arm.

[@ChadSecrets]

Thats very dissapointing because i like the sound of the older ones better. I will have to compare them before i make my review

[@MrCantthinkofaname10]

Wasn’t a fan of Naxos but Torino 21 and 22 are sooooo good!

[@ChadSecrets]

Im going to have to try those ones out more!

[@javoneldridge8046]

I had a lot of these! When they became popular I just got bored and sold them all.

[@ChadSecrets]

That's fair enough. With niche, usually the goal is to smell unique so i get the need to sell

[@AriaVirtua]

PDM Pegasus was my first experience with niche fragrance and it blew me away then. It's very unique and creative. Found out that not many people talk about it. So underrated. But I can assure you girls love to smell this!

[@ChadSecrets]

Its grown on me a lot since my initial impressions

[@capture.3954]

I blind bought PDM Pegasus and on first sniff I was literally like WTF is this, just found it a really weird small and couldn't really pinpoint what it smelled like, so disappointed. fast forward about 3 weeks and my opinion has completely changed and now absolutely love it!!

[@ChadSecrets]

That sounds very familiar to my experience as well, lol.

[@sajmanification]

Agree about xerjoff erba pura its definitely a female scent surely it can't be unisex😮

[@ChadSecrets]

Im honestly not sure how some think it smells masculine 🤷‍♂️

[@joolean7799]

@@ChadSecrets Maybe give Tiziani Terenzi Kirke a try - it's supposed to be 95% similar to Erba Pura and more masculine! :)

[@alextanguay5886]

Great video bro! Did you like Naxos when it dried down? I bought a decant of it this week and it’s pretty good..very long lasting!

[@ChadSecrets]

To me, it stayed rather linear. But i have put it to the side and will revisit it in about a month or so. Sometimes, it helps. Thanks for watching!

[@GamingBros654]

@@ChadSecretshey brother, how do you feel about naxos now that it has sat for a few months?

[@yevgeniywirth1477]

You guys have better prices in Canada, here in Germany 50 ml Ani is 205 Euros what is approximately 308 Canadian dollars for now if I’m not mistaken. I personally have Arabians Tonka and I find it the best from the Montale house and price is okay as well.

[@ChadSecrets]

Really, even on discounters? I always thought it was expensive here in Canada! I will give Arabians Tonka more of a chance. I just have so many in the direction of BR540

[@yevgeniywirth1477]

@@ChadSecrets I don’t know about discounter’s price, need to check. But full price in a store 205 Euros for 50ml Ani, too expensive.

[@chicagoturntablism]

Great video! I subbed! Frags that have truly blown me away… Imagination and L’mmensite by Louie V, Creed Absolu aventus, and J’adoube by Mind games.

[@ChadSecrets]

I appreciate that thank you!! I have yet to try any of those honestly but i will. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@patrickrortvedt5912]

Wasn’t the biggest fan of Naxos at first. Now I’m a huge fan. I have a newer bottle and it lasts 8+ hours.

[@ChadSecrets]

Im going to let it sit and test a lot before reviewing. Ill give it a chance

[@jaypohl9651]

Same, my newer bottle lasts all day

[@dkbocaraton]

I love Ani. Also lol'd at the white musk! I own both pegasus and also al harmain royale stallion, royal stallion is longer lasting and has much better projection

[@ChadSecrets]

I will have to put them side by side and see for myself!

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Hey, Chad! Thanks for sharing another amazing video, mate! Have an amazing week ahead! Cheers from Brazil!

[@ChadSecrets]

I appreciate that a lot Eduardo! Thank you. Hope you have an amazing week as well 🙏

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Thanks! 😘@@ChadSecrets

[@HOLLYMUMA]

Respect for doing all these in one video bro

[@ChadSecrets]

I tried to get as much hyped as i can. I will do a part 2 with more 😁

[@HOLLYMUMA]

@@ChadSecrets you should do Layton :)

[@ChadSecrets]

Im honestly suprised i dont own it. I will soon thanks for reminding me 😁

[@Charlie-ly5sd]

Hey, cool video! Excellent quality. I have a question though, why didn’t you go to a store and test them before buying, especially if you’re going to spend that much? Here in Montreal, there are lots of niche stores, so before buying a niche perfume, I usually decant it to see if I really like it.

[@ChadSecrets]

I would be 100% doing that if i didnt make fragrance content. I keep popular and unpopular fragrances in my collection even if i dont like them, so i have them to refer to if asked. And so i can make content with them. Thanks for watching!

[@BiggSoup]

I have Naxos, Ani, Erba Pura and a decant of Pegasus. Naxos is my favorite and I hate Pegasus. The scents last so long that even after 10 hours on campus I still get compliments.

[@ChadSecrets]

Naxos has the chance of being the biggest redemption story on my channel tbh. Its slightly growing on me and im hoping it gets stronger

[@Psyshimmer]

Hey Chad, great video once again. Sending thoughts and prayers to your bank account. Have you had a chance to try Agneta by Eight and Bob? A great, coffee incense-y woody fragrance. Pretty dense, but super elegant. I think it would your jam (grab a sample, the thing retails new for $400 CAD for 50ml). Also agree with your Naxos take. It's always underwhelmed me

[@ChadSecrets]

That sounds fantastic! i will definitely give that a test. Thanks for watching and thank you for the suggestion!

[@ivanhernandez7395]

Xerjoff 40 Knots or Alexandria ii is gonna be your best bet for that company, Parfums de Marly Herod might not disappoint

[@ChadSecrets]

I will have to experience more Xerjoff fragrances!

[@ameenriyas2065]

1981x from Alexandria fragrances is a Naxos clone that focuses more on the honey tobacco aspect

[@ChadSecrets]

Now that i will have to try. Thanks for letting me know!

[@ameenriyas2065]

@@ChadSecretsyea no problem lmk your thoughts and if it was worth it

[@nathanielmoody3656]

I’m curious if your thoughts on Naxos have changed at all? The more time I have with it, the more I fall in love.

[@ChadSecrets]

I decided to put it away and not touch it for a month or two and try again. I will let you know if it does! I feel like it will grow on me

[@udokaanikwenze4073]

​@ChadSecrets how about now, still same opinion?

[@edgargarciahernandez2476]

You need to try Xerjof torino 21 and Nio. Blue talisman

[@ChadSecrets]

I'll add them for a future video, thanks for the suggestion!

[@emadjw]

Whenever i smell a fresh naxos bottle they smell horrible, sometimes you smell pure heavy disgusting tobacco, other times they smell like a summertime citrus fragrance, give it 2 weeks to a month, you will get a fantastic fragrance after!

[@ChadSecrets]

I will definitely do that. Im used to having to do that with my clone fragrances 😅 Ill wait a month and check back

[@stefanromanescu724]

And actualy on a test strip it chenges în time, prolonges the top notes, on skin develops quickly

[@ChadSecrets]

Yea it will definitely progress differently on skin. I think its important when testing to try both

[@brendanmurphy3696]

Xerjoff 40 knots is amazing!

[@boybillythebutcher4575]

It's funny how lot of people are writing Pegasus is niche, as it's really similar to the designer fragrance Hypnotic Poison, FOR WOMEN.

[@ChadSecrets]

I will have to try that and see 😅

[@boybillythebutcher4575]

@@ChadSecrets Ahahah, do that and tell me!

[@detsportsfan18]

That seems to be a common trend, the more a fragrance is hyped, the more horrid it smells once I get my own nose on it.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yup! It's weird, isn't it 🤔 I have been let down a lot before

[@slick_will2910]

Prada luna rossa black is still killing these niche monstrosities. Daniela andrier is a genius.

[@detsportsfan18]

@@slick_will2910 Ocean EDT is the only one of the Luna Rossa line I could get into, the rest were a hard pass.

[@Mo.Jo.]

Remember - A lot of fragrances macerate over time and change to their final form and people end up liking them eventually. Also your nose matures or warms up to them from your initial impression too. So just because none of these got a WOW reaction instantly, doesn't mean they wont end up being WOW fragrances for you later.

[@ChadSecrets]

That is very true. I have revisited all them for a full review

[@ajugurnauth]

Thank God you did not spend actual money on this. Those "Canadian" dollars seem really handy to have. Is it like Monopoly money ?

[@ChadSecrets]

I did pay for all of this as well as 99% of fragrances i own 😅

[@legoguru3000]

I vote you do Tom Ford next (Costa Azzura Parfum, Electric Cherry) and Bois 1920

[@ChadSecrets]

Added to the list. Thanks for the suggestions!

[@termixx9139]

Heyyyyyy, man great video, just wanted to know where you bought this xerjoff ? I haven't found any prices under 300$

[@ChadSecrets]

Hey, thank you. I pretty much only shop at the links in my description. Fragrancebuy or jomashop are the best bets!

[@ShiestyCuhs.]

People comparing B540 extrait are crazy you can’t any fragrance that smells to the T identical and with the same projection and longevity. People just say it comes close because the price range of B540. If you guys would like to get it I would say get it.

[@bun-n-cheese1290]

This gentleman overpaid for all of these. But this is a good reason for sampling what smells good on your skin before buying because Layton, Ani, Naxos and Pegasus smell amazing off of my skin according to my coworkers and lady. Everyones skin and nose is different

[@ChadSecrets]

How did i overpay if i paid 50% less if not more than retail? This is in CAD $. But you're right though, everyones skin and nose are different!

[@ameenriyas2065]

Also you could try out the brand Initio for a video, my top three being Side effect, Absolute Aphrodisiac, and Rehab

[@ChadSecrets]

Absolutely, i will add them to the part 2. Thanks for the suggestions!

[@colinjensen3301]

Is Aphrodisiac the one with beaver in it?

[@GameAssassin777]

i freakin love naxos :D

[@ChadSecrets]

It 100% has grown on me.

[@Lowmicq]

I recommend falcon leather as a niche fragrance. Also if you manage to get a few please send one 😭.

[@ChadSecrets]

I will definitely try that out! I definetly will not be getting a few though 😅

[@ROCKETS2965]

Feel like way too many people buy Erba Pura, say they don't like it, and don't realize that it's mostly regarded as a feminine scent lol.

[@ChadSecrets]

You aren't wrong there!

[@ricqueooliver4146]

Montale uses lightweight aluminum not glass, that's why they feel so light

[@ChadSecrets]

I laughed at myself for a while after i found out 😅

[@Neil457]

Montale bottles are aluminium, not glass. That’s why they feel so light

[@ChadSecrets]

I know now. I get corrected at least twice a day so i can laugh at myself for a long time now 😅

[@Depto228]

Musk: Shows elon musk

[@ChadSecrets]

Haha you caught that 😅

[@matthewk2388]

I really appreciate all of the $ you invested in this video. Cheers

[@ChadSecrets]

It was a very fun video to make. I will be doing it again soon!

[@kyleshyroreydishano4805]

Nice vids, is there any other places other than fragrancebuy to get the Naxos? I live in the GTA area and would like to get a sniff of this

[@ChadSecrets]

Well, perfumeonline stocks it as well, but i would recommend going to sample at Niche Essence if you are in the GTA. That and Etiket are the two places i now go to sample!

[@kyleshyroreydishano4805]

@@ChadSecrets Thank you

[@Fragaddictx56]

Try PDM Althair another fave of mine 😂

[@ChadSecrets]

First sampling in store i actually really liked it! Went into it with very low expectations because of other reviewers. I will give it a full wearing in the next week!

[@Fragaddictx56]

@@ChadSecrets I had low expectations but the opening is nice and the dry down is incredible honestly. I prefer this over Layton tbh. Layton is too hyped as well and I don’t see the hype within Layton.

[@jaypohl9651]

I really like Althair as well, it’s very enjoyable on me

[@Fragaddictx56]

@@jaypohl9651 it’s brilliant

[@tdot8146]

I’m 32 and just started wearing cologne cuz of your videos lol paco rabanne 1 million lucky and ADG Profondo are the 2 i started wearing, great vids

[@ChadSecrets]

Great choices, I hope i have helped you! Thanks for watching my videos and valuing my opinions. It means a lot to me 🙏

[@Lorentztito]

just so u know, the montale bottles are only about 50% fragrance, the rest is just air so that it can macerate better, you still get the 100ml because the bottle can hold up to 200ml

[@Lorentztito]

thats why it feels so light/empty

[@johannoren2787]

Thanks man, awesome!

[@ChadSecrets]

Thanks for watching!

[@Fragaddictx56]

I picked up some samples from montale, Arabians tonka. Boy it just smells like br540 with something else, I don’t get the tonka or oud. I sprayed one spray on my forearm, just one and it’s really in my face. It’s very strong, I think the dry down is better, it’s more subtle but still the br540 dna is in play. I might pick up a bottle but then again there’s clones out there for like 30$. For me I’m going to take a miss on a big bottle 😅

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah i for sure see a similarity. The performance is quite nice on it however!

[@Fragaddictx56]

@@ChadSecrets Indeed 💯

[@sepsism138]

Hey man. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on more PDM frags as you sample them. Just got my hands on 5ml samples of Herod and Oajan. Both really good but not sure they are full bottle worthy for the price (Herod especially smelled amazing but performance was not great). Going to hit Carlisle, Layton, Percival and Sedley next. Cheers. (EDIT: Noticed you had tried Greenly and Layton Exclusif, these are on my to-sample list too).

[@ChadSecrets]

My goal is to become familar with all Pdm fragrances this month. I'm going to try to sample all of them and figure out which will be my next full bottle 👌

[@sepsism138]

@@ChadSecrets Nice! Look forward to it. My goal this year is to buy less bottles (go for higher quality niche stuff instead) as I've ended up with too many designers and having to sell them which can be tricky with dangerous goods courier rules. Do you sell any of yours or just add them to the collection?

[@Katalin04]

​​@@sepsism138percivel is super underated because its a sintetic fragrance that you go noseblind easy if you spray close to your nose but the performance is beastly 12-14h skin, days+ on clothes and compliment factor high, my love from the pdm line out of (percival,carlisle,herod,haltane,layton,layton exclusif,althair,greenly,pegasus)

[@sepsism138]

@@Katalin04 Thanks for the comment. I think Percival is getting quite a bit of recognition now, it's definitely at the top of my priority sample list. Absolutely loved Herod, it's stunning (and I usually dislike sweeter fragrances) but yeah just the question mark around performance (was it reformulated a few years ago?). I'd say I was getting 4-5 hours out of it before it became a skin scent.

[@Katalin04]

​@@sepsism138i really cant tell you about older batches as mine is a recent one as well 2023 nov, but it looks like you get better performance than me 😂 and yes Herod is sooo good, its one of my favourites as well