I talk about my current 5 favourite men's Fragrances for nearly an hour.

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This video was a big challenge to complete, it was made possible by those who donated to the PayPal, I felt that Frag Com had become too fast, with turbo top 10s and the 50 Fragrances fad that I myself had actually created, if things are too fast you can't actually get any meaning out of the content and the point of the Fragrance journey becomes lost. Fragrance can be for some such as myself, a great form of self expression and a sensory journal of experiences.
I felt that the never ending sea of Top 10s was becoming too much and too fast for anything to actually mean anything anymore, so my plan was to create a little film about that. Shot over 1 week with a small crew a 4K RAW Cinema camera and a few soft light boxes and electric generator. this was a great challenge but one I was excited to finally do, I hope you enjoy the 5 separate stories of these Fragrances and get something more than just Fragrance recommendations from it.
0:00 Intro
3:40 Christian Dior - Homme (Original)
19:52 Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Intensely
25:18 Arquiste - Misfit
35:23 Tom Ford - Ombre Leather
40:32 Galleria Parfums - Victorian Tobacco

[@FragranceView]

*straps self in* I am here for the full hour.

[@Namo81]

Great to see you Peter. I want to buy one fragrance of yours. I love amber, oud, myrrhe vanilla coffe notes like that which one would you recommed for me? And a nother thing i would love to see a clear glas bottle someday in future because i love the design of your bottles but if there was even some with clear glas that would be awsome man

[@sebastiannieves3396]

This guy is on another level of cinematography and reviewing. I said it once and I'll say it again THIS IS the best fragrance reviewer in KZbin

[@PhiI93]

Agreed

[@interqward1]

One thing that hasn't altered - his ability to make a good movie.

[@gonzaljevic]

He is

[@ttgdirk7371]

it aint even close. He blows them all out the water.

[@jamesdaviesanswers8751]

Definitely. We have pretty different taste in frags but I still watch all his videos for the pure quality

[@mvr2579]

This isn't a fragrance review or a brilliany cinematic documentary... This is an amazing journey.

[@stastrav]

Oh man.... 15 minutes in - HUGE RESPECT - it takes a lot of caurage to be so open and transparent. I totally understand why you felt that your confidence was taken away, but man - this video shows once again - you're a ROCK like the rocks on that beach. Stay strong, you're an inspiration to us all.

[@Terry11111]

You've cleaned yourself up nicely George

[@cyan0xide]

he doesnt look like a LOTR character anymore :(

[@lonesheepdog6337]

He looks better, over the past few years he's transitioned from a normal bloke to Dr. Who and then to a 1970s New York pimp and now back to a normal bloke.

[@orlandogonzalez3939]

This is, without question of a doubt, one of the best, if not the best fragrance review video I have ever seen. God bless you fragrance apprentice

[@darren40522]

I've only watched 20 mins so far but this is brilliant 👏. Full of heart (literally) and the cinematography is so good! Compare this to some emotionless 3 min Jeremy Fragrance video he churns out 4 times a day and there is no comparison. Well done George.

[@yordanzdravkov7661]

Well, it's not your top 10 for two hours, but I guess I'll still give it a listen...

[@Undone545]

I was literally in the middle of saying "rah you had a heart atta- oh he says its not a heart attack". Lemme just say im glad you're alive. Glad you got a haircut too. But gladder still you're alive.

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

I’m glad for the haircut and for still being alive also!

[@realtalktodd5716]

Well done mate. Probably your best, genuine, authentic piece of art. Take care of yourself and the transformation is welcomed.

[@beastaish]

So at first I wanted to comment about your top notch visuals, but they honestly pale in comparison to how deeply personal this video is. Thanks for inviting us in.

[@gomezjim]

Looking sharp with the short hair and clean shave. The two stone loss is noticeable as well. Well done!

[@aisthefisherman]

I needed this. I’m going through a challenging new chapter of my life and my new fragrance journey has helped me through it. Thank you George. It’s time for me to find my old self as well.

[@suriyaj]

You've proved that a person who's true to his heart, continuously speaking for an hour about fragrances and life in general, people can watch without skipping. A beautiful movie about a fragrance journey. Yes you should do this often.

[@AHK206]

This is why your channel is my favourite frag channel! Amazing cinematography. Beautiful! Love you and your videos mate!

[@sam_-gu1mn]

Doctor: You only have an hour to live Me:

[@ez_scents]

I feel like I am on this journey with you George. I also love how you talk to me and not at me like some reviewers do. But to me you're more than a reviewer, you're The Fragrance Apprentice! ❤️

[@THESC3NT1]

After getting a shower eating, putting my daughter to bed and sitting down with a cup of tea…I get to watch George cut yet another new path in fragrance videos. Normally I may sit down with my wife to watch I dunno grand designs or 2 episodes of whatever fletnix series she would like me to watch with her…but not tonight…tonight I have George….just lately I’ve felt a bit isolated on my fragrance journey and wish I had some face to face fellowship around fragrance…the authenticity of this content just makes me feel a little less nuts for this passion and a bit less melancholic….u de man George, thank you and big lv X

[@victoryveshinojosa]

I feel you are fantastic at really drawing in the audience to your own story, and making them feel your emotions as if they were their own. Cheers to your health.

[@290revolver290]

True words 👌🏼

[@918Scents]

Story telling, especially the telling of true stories, is the most powerful form of communication. That is on full display here. George, thank you for sharing your stories...your life.

[@katiecoollady]

You really inspire us all, George. Your humor and humanity are real things in this fake-ass world. I am working on getting my sense of smell back after having C O V I D in May. It's getting a little better every day but still quite frustrating as I can only smell bottom notes. I cannot wait to experience memory through scent again. Thanks for your story :)

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

Wow Katie, losing my smell would devastate me. The humans who live most especially through their sense of smell are a small but intense and unusual group of people, I find it fascinating. It really is a brain-wiring thing. I thought everybody was like this, but as I grew older I realised it was almost a gift (a bit like how some people are just born musical or athletic or great at math; there's just a certain filter they understand and are able to live through which other people will just not relate to). I really hope you totally get your smell back; have you kept a journal?! That would make a terrific niche blog which would DEFINITELY find its audience. If you published it too, likewise. I'm slinging positive vibes your way, like javelin throwing, from here in England to wherever you are on the globe. 👃🙏🗺

[@hnc9]

This happened to me from Jan 2021 to March 2021, I lost my sense of smell and taste initially, taste came back quicker. It was a very difficult time for me personally, but thankfully my sense of smell has come back now. My olfactory sense had to be retrained though, smelling some of my perfumes after it came back felt like it was the first time ever I had smelled such notes. I spoke to a doctor who is a fragrance enthusiast, and he mentioned to start with gentle notes such as sandalwood, and take my time. Wish you the best

[@katiecoollady]

@@hnc9 Thank you for your response. It really gives me hope. I have been smelling and sampling again and trying to retrain my nose.

[@katiecoollady]

@@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 I have managed not to get to depressed about it but it is disheartening. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I had been avoiding fragcom for a time but I am determined to get my sense back. A journal is a great idea!

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

@@katiecoollady If you start the blog, writing wistfully about smells you miss, smells you imagine now and the smells you are hunting for in order to revive your dormant sense of smell, please pop back and send me a link. I'd love to read it. You could almost turn it into a travel blog too; hunting for the best lavender, eating durian fruit with no problem etc. Haha! I really do wish you well. Just think of that first fragrance you spray and can smell. I only hope it's not Haxan by Parfums Prissana; read the description and notes on Fragrantica. Oh my god. Never again. Thank god it was a sample and not a blind buy...holy smokes.🤢

[@le_Lilyon]

Fantastic hour Glad to see you healthier, may it continue 🧡

[@TheFragranceShark]

I feel like I spent a day and an evening with you George. What a wonderous adventure! Thank you

[@chich22]

In honour of you George I’ve just sprayed on the original Dior Homme and it smells amazing like you are. Thank you for sharing this as can’t imagine what you went through. Stay strong buddy.

[@vukasinjosic9719]

i don't watch all FA videos, but now that i think of it, all the best fragrance videos i have ever watched were made by George. incredibly inspiring

[@derekbowman3443]

I can’t believe that I’m hearing this. I’ve had that same fear after having a heart scare. It make you afraid to do anything that will get your heart rate up and hyper aware of every feeling you get in your chest. It’s bad to say but I’m glad you decided to share that in this video. Made me realize I wasn’t alone with that feeling

[@donald3177]

Hey George, I'm 52, and I lost my wife in 2018 to cancer. I really appreciate your openness and honesty of what a strange journey life is.... There's a lot to appreciate.

[@Saved-by-Grace]

It's videos like this that remind me.why I subscribed to you in the first place. You bring it from the heart and soul, on such a personal level that it makes me feel like I'm listening to a close friend and chatting about why we love this beautiful and wonderful hobby. All I can say is thank you, for all your hard work that goes into these amazing vids.

[@MrBluebilko]

Thank you for sharing your journey George. Brilliant cinematography and the message throughout was deep & thoughtful. I found it quite emotional, well done!

[@geoffgipe7280]

You just make me smile. I feel like I’m there. Thanks for the vacation!

[@benn5471]

aight this is gonna be a good time. Here till the end of the line with you George!

[@afrojoe24]

Thank you for sharing this story! Great shots, fantastic edits and of course fragrance choice is on point 💥💥. It’s a lovely thing to see and hear how fragrances are experienced and enjoyed by others.

[@anUntouchable]

You are looking so much better mate. Amazing production BTW

[@sean1e100]

Narrative. Light. Pace. Soundscape. All in… a fragrance video. Masterful big man. Well done. To you AND the crew. Well done. A gorgeous watch, that I’m very grateful for ❤️🙏🏼

[@andreitabacaru8242]

George, your in depth videos and content is phenomenal. I never get tired of your superb cinematography and I must say, this is your best ever. I am very sorry for what you went through, and I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. I love how you put your story of refinding yourself and moving on to the next chapter of your life through fragrance. I've frequented this site for a decade now and you are one of the greatest creators I have ever seen. Your settings and scent perfectly reflect who you are, and I hope you'll never stop doing these kind of videos. All love

[@MDDwarf]

Absolutely brilliant good sir. Best hour I've ever spent on KZbin. I'm amazed how open you were with your health issues but I'm glad that you are pulling past them and getting better. Cheers to best reviewer on KZbin.

[@ZanarkandFFX]

George, this was amazing! Pure work of art! Seeing someone actually doing something "different" than your usual top 10's is more then needed. Keep your head up!

[@DTJ2024]

A man at the pinnacle of his game. You are an amazing person George 🙌🏻

[@thebusiness1129]

All I can say is thank you George, we appreciate your content and putting yourself out there for us to enjoy

[@mattholt4270]

Fantastic, just wonderful to watch. What a grand and spectacular film. What ever you do George keep making them films you will aways have a devoted audience.

[@iNet16]

Quality, awesome fragrance choices.... No contest George, you're the best fragrance youtuber. No wonder why I only kept you as my only fragrance youtuber, and unsub from the rest since a while now.

[@sshubendu]

So beautifully documented wow! Thanks for sharing your story 🙏🏻

[@robpbliss]

Thank you so much for being so open and honest. I for one am very glad to have heard your story and if you ever need anything, a friend or someone to talk to or just listen, I’m here. And glad you are still here.

[@paulsdesigns]

Just watched the full video and it was beautiful. Well done for having the strength to make this and share this. The most heartfelt fragrance video there has ever been. ❤

[@beginswithaj]

Thank you, George, for this masterpiece. You really hit home reminding us what fragrances are all about; Smelly companions throughout one's life journey. Always there, whispering memories throughout the day, etching new ones in our history books, inspiring us in the moment and for the future. Wonderful. This was the video we didn't know we needed and I haven't blinked for 56 minutes. Thank you, George.

[@heretolearn7694]

I was bedridden with long covid in my nervous system and heart for 4.5 months, unable to get up. I had just a small amount of fragrance on each day to help me feel more like myself. Thanks for a meaningful video.

[@leonardojavierponce9515]

Wow by far most enjoyable and well done videos of all reviewers out there. Original, no top 10 trash, great filming style. Man keep it up, we enjoy it so much.

[@dizzyupthefool5180]

George, this was brilliant. Your production values are sublime. Edit- Ha! The middle finger! 😂😂

[@Custard69]

Bravo sir! 👏👏👏 Very well done video!!! May God continue blessing you!

[@kennyp4725]

Confidence is a great thing - we all need it to some degree, but to be allowed to see the man beneath the Fragrance Apprentice, shows more confidence than KZbin bluster. I think many - whilst not in the same circumstance - will have doubted themselves, found themselves bowed by fear and, possibly, self loathing - to see your story of recovery told with frank and modest self-reflection and calm - is - in its own way as reinforcing as anything in a bottle. Great video, George. You and a few others turned me on to scent at the age of 60 - and now - a part of your fave city is regularly awash with all manner of stuff. It has enhanced my world - and your video today will have done that for many a following fragrance fan. Best of wishes.

[@daijo2948]

The shot of the mill in the background is beautiful, I wish you luck in your film career, go for it & never stop

[@daijo2948]

Came back just to see that mill shot, so nice

[@cameronrieta2590]

Your story behind each fragrance is amazing, reminds me of how certain fragrances bring back certain memories

[@bauec6206]

Wow. Truely beautiful. We NEED more content like this!

[@craigwoodfield3117]

Wow! I am not too sure how to heap praise on this video. It has everything that I adore about fragrances. Stories, memories, emotion and heart. Thank you for tapping into the base feelings I have around fragrances.

[@OneHourShower]

I am so glad you went with the long form stuff brother. I love these videos so much.

[@pauljohnson3686]

Very very well done.... 12 out of 10 for the effort and creativity that you invested into the making of this video. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this video/documentary that encapsulates some of your life experiences that involved a number of your favourite fragrances.. I actually found myself looking forward to sequel at the closing stages. Fragrances are most definitely a memorable part of our life..... A photograph captures the moment, where as the fragrance can bring it back... "well almost"......

[@Comfortinscents]

Felt like a wonderful day in great company George! What a beautiful video! Thank you!❤

[@rhondadearborn3265]

Thank you, George. This video is a gift. Thanks for your honesty and for sharing all of this with us.

[@Tina-wi7we]

The ocean and sky are stunning. Thank you for capturing that and sharing. Sorry to hear of your illness and I'm so glad you're doing better. Beautiful reviews. Ty 💙

[@METALHEADMUSIC9999]

Amazing. This video felt like a movie. The drama, the joy. The thankfulness and humanity of it. One of the most perfect fragrance videos I've ever seen. I love your content brother. Everything I watch, it's Such a fresh and intriguing situation you put me in. Thank you homie.

[@ejean-baptiste4608]

I almost didn't watch this video because it came through the autoplay after watching something else and I thought it was the Sillage video. But I let it run through, not even gonna front made me tear up. I definitely have to start getting my health back in order, after losing a friend to kidney disease which sent me into a depression then COVID-19 and lock downs I've gained about 60lbs. I need to see this. Thanks for the transparency and may you continue on the road to good health.

[@johngonzales5175]

This was absolutely amazing to see and George is a brilliant stunning man

[@Sir-WMW]

Much respect for being so open, i live with similar experiences regularly and know the struggle that comes with the mental side of it keep strong and keep smiling 😊

[@K1r1n]

One of the best fragrance video since the first fragrance video i have watched. Thank you.

[@alexanders180]

This resonated with me as very few videos have done. There are those moments when you catch a wiff of something, og hear a certain sound, which brings you back some place or some time long gone. This nostalgic feeling is both strange and yet touching in a way. What started my fragrance journey is the smell of Chanel Platinum Egoiste which is my fathers favorite fragrance. It theows me back to when i was a kid waiting for him to come home from work, it is a scent that i associate with the easy and carefree life of a child. Today i own a bottle of Platinum Egoiste which i rarely ever wear. I absolutely love the scent, but it is so special to me that i never wish to ruin it by getting used to it. But on the days when i feel anxious or stressed, when i feel the harsh reality of «grown up life» i go back to my perfume shelf and spray it, and it brings me back and calms me down. Thank you, George, for this amazing video, this is probably the easiest subscribe button i ever pressed.

[@TimeGem]

I just wanted to say I needed to hear this. I’ve been in a bad spot lately, questioning myself and just a lot of doubt, lost myself. This made me realize I need to find myself again and my happiness. Thanks for this video sir, I think this is the jump I needed to get back to being me again.

[@tripleinc]

An hour long cinematic fragrance video... YES PLEASE 😄

[@KillaFrags]

W O W! Stunning george! (the video wasn't bad)

[@54mjaime]

So glad you're doing better. Wishing you nothing but good health and success moving forward.

[@shanesoni4175]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, this young man is super talented! I'm not massively into fragrances but I stumbled upon his channel and I find him super interesting! He reminds me of a friend of mine, super video! Glad you're healthy and well.

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

Thank you Shane!

[@baloobas77]

I watch a few fragrance reviwers and enjoy their videos, but you are on another level. Thanks for sharing your thoghts and your life with us. I am very happy to hear that you are well again. I take my hat off and wish you a great week Mr. Atkinson.

[@TonyThompson1981]

Literally any other KZbinr says they're gonna make an hour long fragrance video, and my only thought is NO THANKS. But I saw yours and didn't even hesitate to click.

[@jijakyu]

Emotional, inspiring and captivating. Excellent work George, thank you for sharing this and your experiences with the world.

[@lichh64]

Very beautiful video, I wish it would go on forever, its very relaxing. Just listening to someone talk about their favourite fragrances with the sound of the waves in the background and people passing, sometimes we need to slow down in life and appreciate its beauty.

[@noyd4172]

Glad you're still with us, looking great, perfectly filmed, and smelling fantastic.

[@tihruytssgjjvsavcxtbvhj3429]

Excited to watch this masterpiece! 5 fragrances for an hour is probably a record! Also, you look good with the shorter hair and shaven face! Gotta mix it up and keep the mind and personality adapting! Also dang, 28? The long hair aged you a lot! I always assumed late 30s, although the Victorian dress probably didn't help either :) I used to dress like a dad, and had to stop when too many people thought I was 10 years older than I am. Only 8 minutes in, but holy hell man I'm glad you're doing well!

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

Thanks 🙏

[@Robbyfrags90]

What an absolutely brilliant video! God this was an emotional roller-coaster! I have VERY similar memories and emotions tied to Dior Homme as well as Gucci PH2 they both define my teen years growing up. Great fragrance picks like Victorian tobacco I love wearing when it's colder out, it really shines in the cold!

[@DTJ2024]

Loving the new haircut George. Looking very fresh and suave 😎

[@brandonbrown423]

Thank you for sharing such a intimate part of your life. You are by far one of my favorite KZbinrs.

[@jamesdaviesanswers8751]

Thank you for this George. Your videos are always a treat but this is next level.

[@290revolver290]

I love the new look so much 😌🔥. The cinematography is so awesome. This video in itself is therapeutic 😔 Your message was touching my soul. And thank you for the journey, I enjoyed traveling with you throughout this video.

[@CinHotlanta]

George, you’re just showing off now :) -Amazing as usual, great work.

[@xMoac]

The new look suits you well, I also find myself easily stuck in modes of thinking out of expectation and habit rather then reevaluation of what the current me truly wants. Its great to have a refresh from time to time and to reevaluate some choices in life.

[@jayaskin2808]

What a truly amazing piece George.Inspirational stuff.Glad you are very much on the mend.Respect.

[@giedriuspas3355]

The Best video so far of the all youtube tops of the fragrance's. Well done !

[@pebcak]

Your love story talking about Tom Ford Oud Wood brought me here (and I agree -- I just tried Oud Wood and love it). I see this channel has gotten even better since then.

[@LouiePHSC]

so glad watched this in one sitting. so worth it. thanks george.

[@bjdela]

Thank you for sharing George. The Power of scent tied to moments in our lives. I think that is one of the most common denominator in our fragrance community.

[@tonyquaz6382]

WOW!!!! OMG!!!! You are in a whole different league of cinematography!!

[@tobiasnagel25]

What a gread video! You're head and shoulders above all fragcom. Your content is intelligent, humorous, informative, entertaining, honest, visually and auditory extremly wel put together, and above all very personal. Thanks so much for all your work!

[@Jedge147]

From one George to another.. Destined for great things bro. A natural story teller 🙌🏼

[@justaddlight]

I'm gutted that health professionals still aren't properly trained in the significance of perceptual influence. All the while it's effectively used every day in the media. Love the lifeboat analogy George. And those gents at the pub. 😆 To me, this is a video about hope. Hope for what fragrance reviews CAN be. To this very day. Props for Victorian Tobacco too. I'm a fan. Five pumpkins out of 5. 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

[@georgiosk9698]

We are trained. That being said we sre still human, most likely they were stressed during George’s tachycardia spell and didn’t manage that stress well enough. Most likely those people were overworked, tired messes of human beings working long long shifts. We try our best but aren’t working within a system that allows optimal patient care.

[@justaddlight]

@@georgiosk9698 Appreciate the feedback. I agree, the system needs work. A brushup on waking hypnosis couldn't hurt!

[@eliomcastillo8285]

One of the great videos I ever watched. Pasion for what you do Always take you to places!

[@Sky_Bridge]

Love watching your movies, George. Appreciate it, thank you v much!

[@JWilks-lk7th]

👊👍 Loved this man. That first part ,bruv, I know exactly how that feels and you put into words the fears n feelings I've not allowed myself to even talk about let alone share with the world. Well done George and I truly hope you're feeling better now.

[@nathanaelwheatley4322]

Man, you are THE best fragrance youtuber. Facts. Chirs is good to like, but man, Funny, witty, clever, knowledgeable and much more. We all love you dude!

[@stevenbrett2809]

Enjoyed the video. Great effort and so glad to see that you are back feeling healthy.

[@Spongelebob]

This video was a pleasure to sit through, can't wait to see the same level of storytelling and cinematography for the top 10 dogging fragrances video

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

That video will be 3 hours long at least

[@Tune2001]

Spectacular. The time raced by and I loved every second!

[@muhammadbinafsar5339]

The intro content in itself is the reason I watch this channel. Thank you for putting so much effort into it. What a niche fragrance reviewer.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

I agree. So nice for fragrance reviewers to show that they're actually creative, inspired people instead of goofy, creepy little bedroom-trapped hustlers. I loved the cinematography, the 'walking tour' atmosphere and info, the humour, the intimacy...he's doing what nobody else is and it baffles me why he's in a minority of one here. I'm here for it though, just like you. 😄

[@RichardOliver]

@@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 Possibly because of the effort George puts into his videos. I am glad no one else does videos like George. They'd only be weaker versions of the original!

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

@@RichardOliver What loyalty! Terrific. And I know what you mean: there's always a maverick who dares to take the rough with the smooth when breaking new ground. The imitators may come along like little sheep-rat hybrids but we'll always remember The Original. 🏆