I Instantly Regret Buying This!

[@thefreestylefrEaK]

I was like "Hooray!" when you passed up the PE Bold Red. Then went I heard you said you picked it up I was shaking my head LOL.

[@gerardgeorge]

Yea hahahaha

[@eligualtieri1612]

The blue one in the same style bottle is pretty good! Smells like JPG In the Navy but without the sweetness. As for portfolio, i want to try the blue & red, i love the silver bottle. The black one smells like rancid cough syrup!

[@entadus]

I got it on clearance at Marshalls for $10, then sold it used on FB marketplace for $22 :)

[@gerardgeorge]

😂😂

[@kevins4254]

I feel your pain, brother. I'm the king of blind buy failures. Thanks for the heads-up on this one.

[@gerardgeorge]

Anytime!

[@FSVR54]

I usually hit with my blind-buys because I research heavily and know exactly what notes and accords do it for me. That being said, I've blind-bought a few ones I didn't like such as Bentley For Men Intense, Victorinox Black Steel and YSL Kouros

[@kevins4254]

@@FSVR54 I made the mistake of listening to the wrong KZbinrs when I first decided to buy some fragrances. I found that one in particular has very different taste than I do. I have since gotten wiser, but I still try to avoid blind buying.

[@fredyace]

I really like when you hit up the rack store. I really appreciate you giving us what they have. It’s a full enjoyment what’s there and what you pick up? Thank you G. Salute to you. As always.

[@gerardgeorge]

Thanks my friend love doing it!

[@cosmicfox370]

I think of this one as like APPLE TOOTHPASTE. I got this one last year for around 15$. For that price I decided to try it out. I got Guess 1981 LA, and Eros as well. I agree with grouping them together. This one's Red Apple is more prominent, and I can actually smell a minty note on this one. So I'd say a fruitier softer Eros. Hopefully you'll find something to appreciate after a full wearing. Looking forward to your weekly wears!

[@gerardgeorge]

Great points!

[@cheesquilin962]

Tommy bahama maritime "deep blue" is very good, just saying this since I saw you went by a maritime bottle.

[@gerardgeorge]

I have it and agree

[@SteveMe80]

I've thought about getting it a few times but definitely won't now, thanks! The blue bottle to that line is very good, smells like Nautica Voyage. Also that black Perry Ellis bottle you looked at is good, it smells alot like One Million.

[@gerardgeorge]

Yea I’ll try it if I see it. Heard it’s solid.

[@greggraham9785]

Gerard, how are you? I blind bought it was very disappointed. I still have a full bottle, I heard the blue is nice in this line. SOTD TOM FORD NOIR. STAY SAFE BROTHER

[@gerardgeorge]

Doing well Greg thanks. Yes I’ve heard the blue is far better than the red. Great choice for your SOTD!

[@coachkeith643]

I purchased PEBR several months ago after watching TLTG's review of it. Same as you I also found it to be underwhelming. I knew I'd never wear it so I gifted it to my son-in-law who liked it. I also owned its sister fragrance Pure Blue. I gifted it as well. I'm pretty much done with Perry Ellis fragrances 😄

[@gerardgeorge]

I don’t blame you!

[@emilioaguirre1634]

I bought Perry Ellis Pure Blue I didn't like the smell, so I sold it to someone else. I tried Ocean Pacific, OP Black edp it's nothing special but it smells good.

[@gerardgeorge]

I haven't tried the OP's yet myself.

[@emilioaguirre1634]

@@gerardgeorge if you're at the rack store again get the triple 1 oz gift pack. I not sure if the triple pack is the EDP or the EDT colognes.

[@shmoopiebear]

Have no Perry Ellis. Don't plan on buying any. Although I've heard the 360 Red is a spicy clone version of ADG Profumo. And a very good one.

[@gerardgeorge]

360 red is hit or miss for some. Can come across like bug spray for some

[@shmoopiebear]

@@gerardgeorge Word. I heard it's all in the drydown. Opening is pretty harsh.

[@Bamapride1985]

I have a field co worker that said he was wearing perry ellis red when asked him and i picked up the 360 red as a blind buy and the alcohol smell was worst of any fragrance i have ever gotten. Once it died down, the smell was decent but couldnt get over how strong of alcohol smell anytime sprayed it

[@gerardgeorge]

I didn’t like that one either

[@vanceneal1701]

Thanks,nice to know about! The black headed bottle is a clone of Invictus victory I think? It's from Camara brand called viso victory! Maybe you'll review that one sometime.? I see at my Burlington. I'll check out PE portfolio sometime.thanks

[@gerardgeorge]

I might just grab it!

[@bellantwain21]

Love the video G stay motivated dream big 1 mill on the way

[@gerardgeorge]

Thanks Antwain!

[@knreal]

Pick up pure blue if you see it. Smells like a spicier version of Nautica voyage if you like that scent dna. Bold red is decent but absolutely is not memorable

[@gerardgeorge]

I will!

[@AlejandroParedesBobadilla]

This last monday I went to the discounters around where I lived, and saw a lot of guess and elizabeth taylor ones, I didnt find a hidden gem, there were a lot of 30ml of versaces begining at 30/45 dlls, but nothing special, seems like I wasnt the only one dissapointed 😂

[@gerardgeorge]

You aren’t alone!

[@t.o.p.6483]

A co-worker was wearing a fragrance very similar to this. I asked what he was wearing and he said "Cartier". I don't know which Cartier he was talking about, but bold red is I think trying to be a clone a Cartier fragrance. It's ok. It's just too synthetic for me. Imo it's medium on the strength of the opening. 2 words though 1. Cheap 2. Synthetic red apple. S.O.T.D. : Desir Toxic by Micallef

[@gerardgeorge]

Not sure which Cartier he is referring too.

[@t.o.p.6483]

@@gerardgeorge Yeah me either. I only have 2 from that house 1. Pasha de Cartier edt and Absolu 🔥. Pasha Cartier edt is a soapy fresh clean barber shop fragrance.

[@johngregorio9183]

What is the green bottle behind you over your left shoulder in this video .. I see it could possibly be a Gucci or a Bulgari bottle just curious

[@gerardgeorge]

Bvlgari man wood neroli

[@Michael-Styles]

I like Perry Ellis Pure Blue which is a cousin to this & smells damn good to me.

[@gerardgeorge]

I heard the blue is far superior.

[@Michael-Styles]

Ya a Ross near me had both & the red was ok. Had the same thoughts on the just pure alcohol smell at first. Then my misses sprays the blue & instantly a huge difference! If you see it grab it & try. I use it as a wear around or gym scent.

[@Mj-bg2uj]

I’m not a big fan of Perry Ellis fragrances .. they just aren’t my type of scent .. i got the 360 red and I tried to like it and i just couldn’t .. thanks for the review !

[@gerardgeorge]

You got it!

[@kevinhill8772]

Portfolio Elite (blue) is really nice

[@gerardgeorge]

Yes it is!

[@tonyghicks01]

Every Burlington has exactly the same, rarely changing, cologne stock.

[@gerardgeorge]

Yes very true

[@racefan1701]

OMG, I keep seeing those ridiculous minis at Ross and now Burlington. And I think they're all $9.99 for basically a decant. Yeah, I'm going to spend that when I get the entire fragrance for $30 to $40.

[@gerardgeorge]

Ridiculous hahaha

[@rogerblakely7453]

Camara VISO Victory is a dupe of Paco Rabanne, Invictus Victory.

[@CharlesTurnerTheKing]

Is it good?

[@gerardgeorge]

I should grab it

[@CharlesTurnerTheKing]

@@gerardgeorge Yeah let's see what it's talkin bout.....lol

[@KhaiFirst]

Morning Gerard !

[@gerardgeorge]

Khai! Good morning

[@michaelserns1516]

Guess they can't all be winners lol. Have a great weekend

[@gerardgeorge]

Very true Michael. You as well my friend.

[@glall3603]

Gerard can you do a review on ysl y l’elixir?

[@gerardgeorge]

Yes I’m going to be trying it soon.

[@Alritealritealrite]

I've definitely had some duds when I blind buy cheapies

[@gerardgeorge]

Yea sometimes you get lucky sometimes it’s this

[@nadecha5326]

Have u tried Dunhill Desire? If so how is that one. Red box

[@michaelcashmire966]

I love the stuff!

[@Mj-bg2uj]

Dunhill desire red is a great fragrance ..it’s been around for a while and has a nice apple / vanilla note ..

[@gerardgeorge]

I did a video on it last week!

[@nadecha5326]

@@gerardgeorge ok I just saw it, is there any other Dunhill frag better than this one that you recommend?

[@lonnielongino798]

Desire Red is one of the best Red Apple fragrance ever in my opinion.

[@sinjint13]

Yeah baby!! Nùmero 1 again.Winning!!!😂

[@gerardgeorge]

Let’s go Ken!

[@RodT87]

Perry Ellis Cobalt.. boozy fig goodness! Lasts a long time on me.

[@gerardgeorge]

Interesting

[@ucantfixstupid7443]

Hey Gerard. This sounds like a total loser. I heard the blue is supposed to be a far superior scent.I may check out the blue. That Guess LA is very plentiful at my local Burlington when I was in there earlier today. Thanks for the video.

[@gerardgeorge]

It is. I’ve heard the same about the blue.

[@jalnajar]

This Gerard guy gets paid by Burlington.

[@gerardgeorge]

I don’t but if you know anybody have them hit me up.

[@michaeladams9807]

👍👍™️

[@gerardgeorge]

Thank you brotha!

[@DannyBellTheAuthor]

Oh yeah, that sounds like it's going right into the garbage.

[@gerardgeorge]

Hahaha not a fan

[@ZA-co9vj]

Maybe time to step up from the cheapies? 🤷‍♂️

[@gerardgeorge]

I talk about fragrances for every budget.

[@houseadams4841]

Keep telling you…. Passion for Men Elizabeth Taylor…. $17.99… Well worth it

[@gerardgeorge]

Ahh yes!

[@shave-a-thon3415]

@@gerardgeorge Did you ever get the Proraso Red sandalwood aftershave, and the boozy Clubman aftershaves like Whiskey Woods and Brandy Spice?