If I Only Had $250 To Start A Fragrance Collection I Would Get THESE

[@pfunk224]

When I first started building my collection, I got myself a blue fragrance and something that fit the current season. Then going forward, I would pick up another bottle or two when the next season came, as opposed to trying to bulk out a whole collection from the jump. That way, I didn't have to stress about price so much, and I was always bringing in new stuff to keep any one fragrance from getting played out. I've been doing it like that for a couple years now, and it's always exciting when a new season starts creeping up, because I know that I'm going to have something new to wear and show off.

[@aisthefisherman]

What an awesome way to start! You did it right 🎉

[@rj-vu5bz]

@P-Funk Dizzle. That's what I did I started with 2 designers one niche. Dylan Blue Wanted By Night Tropical Wood

[@summrzxo]

I cant have that patience im already buying winter colognes for the next winter😂

[@cjay1964]

P Funk....what's your fragrance count now?

[@pfunk224]

@@cjay1964 Probably somewhere in the 25-30 range.

[@yining200]

Please do this for other price points like $500 and $1000

[@jaymartinson3236]

I am a total newbie and have only been researching and sampling scents for the last 2 weeks. I have yet to buy my first bottle, so THANK YOU for making this video. You are by far the best fragrence reviewing on KZbin, and I've been binge watching your videos every day.

[@mohammedmadkour5706]

As you go on you’ll see what scents you enjoy wearing and your decisions will be easier 👍🏽 welcome to the club brother

[@Chris6815]

For me Versace Man Eau Fraiche is a must have and women seem to really like it. It’s great for Summer,gym,office. Kind of a dumb reach.

[@kevino73]

Just an FYI, I ordered 100 ml testers of Missoni Parfum PH and Blue Wave from Fragrancebuy. Both of them came with the caps.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

I'm glad you chose to give Dunhill Icon some love, I think it's a great all-round signature scent.

[@Scottykilmer011]

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[@anthonyfejeran1891]

Started in the 40s this morning and I had a hankering for some vanilla. Club Black scratches that itch for me nicely and is my scent of the day.

[@ChadSecrets]

Honestly, you're bang on with this list. You can't go wrong with any of these fragrances!

[@DannyBellTheAuthor]

Lacoste Blanc L.12.12 is an all time 10/10 high heat fragrance, you gotta respect it.

[@joylearner7501]

Bro is Lacoste white same as Lacoste Blanc because i am confused in them and is mint note balanced?

[@DannyBellTheAuthor]

@@joylearner7501 Yeah, Lacoste Blanc is just the official name of it, but everyone calls it Lacoste White because they have a full on rainbow of flankers.

[@joylearner7501]

@@DannyBellTheAuthor Really thanks for clearing my doubt 😎👍

[@gd1222]

Glad to see that Missoni Pour Homme gets some love. Because of the Wave this one is overseen. But it gets me way more compliments than Wave. Which I also love.

[@Cynical496]

I blind bought it about hearing all the compliments on Wave and I usually just prefer originals, very pleased with Missoni.

[@JoeAverage1469]

Hey Ash, here's 2 bucks for your overage 🤣 Love your videos!!

[@jdmjoey702]

I would love to see your opinion on top 10 fragrances under $50 or under $100. I feel there is a lot of us now that have a decent collection of designer, niche and clones. We need that pro opinion like yours to either validate or inspire us!

[@stephenyardley4880]

Blue Voyage - Excellent choice Blue Fragrance

[@Rtichoque126]

Man, we were all newbies once, and budget was a painful thing . . . Cologne or gas, jeez! Great list, and thanks for the math demo..

[@fragmericanidiot]

A few cheapies to think about: Mandarina Duck Black Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc EDT Lataffa Pride Eternal Oud Jaguar for men Oud Cerruti 1881 Signature There are some absolute bangers readily available and under $50

[@HyBlock]

I have duck black, very generic, dislike. I'd recommend duck black extreme if anyone can find that over it

[@fragmericanidiot]

@@HyBlock I wouldn’t call it generic, it’s most definitely an “inspired by” or clone of CAHSEE, but generic? I respectfully disagree.

[@Lionheart.]

Love Prada Amber Pour Homme!! I have the Intense version wich is even better but i plan on buying the EDT aswell!

[@renatamercelina5859]

Every guy should own dunhill icon in my opinion. Im obsessed with that smell😍 Even though im a woman i think im gonna wear it myself just because i love it so much😁

[@HeavenlyDemon592]

How old r u Renata?

[@renatamercelina5859]

@@HeavenlyDemon592 I'm 35 years young😁

[@Cooliewhistles]

Does opening smell like grape to you

[@renatamercelina5859]

@@Cooliewhistles i don't think so

[@GucciButNotGuilty]

​@@Cooliewhistles It does have a grape-ish vibe about it. It's kind of like the grape version of Terre D'Hermes, but way more mass appealingly.

[@spleenful]

Great choices! My list would have Moustache, Forever and CDNIM. I would add Azzarro - Wanted by Night and Afnan - Turathy Blue

[@Jeremy_Scents79]

Blue - Rochas Lhomme Date- Lattafa Khamrah Work- Versace Pour Homme Summer- Light Blue Eau Intense Winter- Azzaro Pour Homme Intense Attention - Afnan 9pm Classy- Guerlain Homme L'eau Boise

[@Scottykilmer011]

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[@Scottykilmer011]

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[@BigKev33]

I went to all beauty and purchased YSL Le parfum 100ml also Aqua di gio profundo 125ml and Dunhill Icon 100ml for a grand total of £201.43 I then went to Amazon and Purchased Latafa Oud for glory for £30 so a grand total of £231.43

[@RafaelEmilioRPK]

I kind of started my collection last year: Versace Eros, Versace Pour Homme, L’Eau d’Issey, CDN Intense, CDN Sillage, CDN Milestone. I’m hopping to add next Prada L’Homme and Mont Blanc Explorer… thanks for the great reviews Ash!

[@Dylanlongatpawn]

Mont Blanc Explorer would be redundant considering you own CDN Intense. Explorer has the same Creed Aventus DNA but with poorer performance

[@RafaelEmilioRPK]

@@Dylanlongatpawn I know, but what’s wrong about being redundant? 🤣

[@bobbyz414CML]

Can def see that you just started your fragrance journey givin the ones you mentioned. No pun intended

[@jinmelaka9099]

Which one you like the most from your collection

[@josephsnogren5300]

I'm a huge Light Blue fan, and love Light Blue Forever, but if you'd gone Nautica Voyage you'd have had like 20 extra dollars for your other colognes, but still had a great, long lasting, compliment pulling fragrance.

[@Bigshoots86]

Light blue forever is amazing

[@SirEricArthurBlair]

Honestly this was a solid starter collection.

[@hc8771]

Light blue forever is not a great starter scent in my opinion. Can be challenging even in dry down (think almost sweaty smell) and it is polarizing. The original still gets lots of compliments for less money or even a slightly smaller bottle of a ADG fragrance.

[@osheadavis]

Mercedes Club Black is my #1 favorite scent.

[@endulars]

Awesome! Please, do more collection videos!

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video with some great choices in there and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day

[@highlordfurer]

Gents Scents you should also do A $500 AND $1000 collection.

[@arturorosales8058]

Love these type of series!

[@Scottykilmer011]

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[@makeupminx6103]

Prada Amber is incredible! So classy, gentlemanly and clean. And I’m a female 😅

[@Scottykilmer011]

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[@stevensanchez330]

Yeah intense man parfum limited edition is WAYYY better than the edt it’s so much smoother and lasts forever I love the dry down

[@jingledubz3989]

Great video and list Ash. Can’t argue with any of these, these are all fantastic fragrances for the price! 🤘

[@martinstajer1826]

I layer Moustache with the Mercedes and man oh man!!! 😍 The Bitter pepperiness of the Moustache Is often too much for me and that sweet benzoin vanilla smoothens it up just right 👌

[@manuelb8694]

Do you recommend lactose L 12 12 blanc edp or edt

[@jts4248]

My first one was Giorgio Profumo and now I have so many. I'm working on getting every pdm I like. I have 4 at the moment but getting ready to order more. I have a problem with it. It is like a drug addiction 🤣

[@spleenful]

Buy smallest bottles

[@oldiesgeek454]

@jts Either that or a Drug Store addiction for those who buy their cheapies there. 😊

[@Thesilentwolf7610]

Missoni just smells AMAZING !

[@davidlion9187]

I started my collection last year around august that said these are my starter ( Versace both Aros and Flame as well as Dylan blue also man fraiche, dolce and Gabbana blue light pour Homme and blue intense, Mont Blanc legend edp and Mont Blanc legend night, Armani code edp original bottle, lattafa asad, club de nuit intense man limited edition,encre noire, Lacoste pour homme, and Nautica voyage… how have I done 🙂

[@spleenful]

Modtly blue feeshies. Buy smth different

[@thomasblock1164]

Great David. Versace oud noir, you will love. Also, Azzaro Wanted by Night, I use it for the holidays. If I could only keep two of yours, It would be Flame and then Dylan Blue, How about you? Of course, if it is really hot they can be a little too much.

[@PoloDavey]

im literally just starting a collection. i have D&G light blue intense D&G light blue forever, dior homme and versace man eau fraiche and currently in transit to my house acqu di gio profondo

[@Scottykilmer011]

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[@sawanb2337]

Great video man, I was just looking for something like this. thanks

[@johannavermyr6399]

Seems like Rich Warm Addictive is back as Heritage Collection. Quite the pickup!

[@DUBHAN]

Great idea of a video. Really helpful.

[@jonathan_ortiz.23]

Great Video! Been watching for over a year and a half now love your channel Ash!

[@ArielTweeto]

Can you do similar video with same categories but with a 500$ budget?

[@FunkyD50]

Love this list!

[@erikthe10man]

I love Prada Amber to death! The only issue I have is the bottle will slip out of your hands due to the location of the atomizer. The 50 ML is best because the 100 ML is REALLY rough to use when applying the fragrance- especially to the back of your neck

[@oldiesgeek454]

I know exactly what you mean when it comes to difficult or awkward bottles to hold. I have one like that, and I always spray it while standing on the carpet in case I drop it. It's too risky to spray it over the bathroom sink. 😊

[@maxmustermann6576]

Sadly prada Amber pour Homme is discontinued 😢

[@mrrill2965]

I hold my 200ml of Dylan Blue with 2 hands out of fear of dropping the bottle because of its larger size 🥲

[@davidwas-auch-immer7211]

​​@@maxmustermann6576 If you are from Germany, Flaconi just got some 100ml bottles back in stock for 100€ :)

[@tool4132]

I would've subbed out the classy one for a signature scent worthy pick up.

[@mrnobody6786]

I started with AdG Profondo, then I added Versace pour homme, D&G 1 edp, Missoni pour homme, Armani SWY Freeze, Davidoff CW, about to get D&G Italian Love and Resurrection Pure ll parfum. Also have my eyes on Bvlgari Wood Essence. That's probably an under $400 collection.

[@AlexSchwartzATV]

whats your top 3?

[@mrnobody6786]

@@AlexSchwartzATV so far.. The One edp, Missoni and Profondo. I have high hopes for Italian love and the pure ll

[@8691man]

Why did you put in Moustache when in your last video you said The Tux by Maison Alhambra was the better fragrance at a cheaper price point?

[@jerryspiegelberg8721]

Hey Bud.... why no love for the small Indie houses ( Happyland, Samy Andraus, Authenticity, ect ect..... ) great scents and the almost always outlast most designers......

[@oldiesgeek454]

That's what I hear too. The only reviewer I've seen talk about Happyland, is a guy named Ross on his TLTG channel. 😊

[@LovetheSource]

Great to see Icon getting some love! It's my all seasons indoor signature scent 😁

[@James7995]

And it has one of the nicest flacons in the business. It’s truly my heaviest bottle.

[@LovetheSource]

@@James7995 it doubles as a home defense weapon for sure hahaha

[@NevNYC]

You should do this exact video idea but without a price restriction. While I can appreciate that you're looking out for those who are on a budget, there are others with disposable income that can more easily afford higher quality fragrances.

[@BartekX13X]

Hi, any chance for classic men fragrence reviews like eau sauvage or chanel platinum egoiste?

[@KBarnes34]

Great video Ash

[@stockpicker1966]

Nice list! My only objection is about Missoni Wave. It's similar to Versace Pour Homme, a warm weather fragrance, that doesn't work well in colder temperatures and as a night fragrance, even in Summer. It's not a blue fragrance. Dylan Blue is quite affordable, it could be in it's place.

[@viktorpanum85]

You're confusing Missoni Pour Homme with Missoni Wave. They're not the same.

[@Jinzo9988]

I literally just did this last night without knowing this video exists. Kinda funny. I picked up 6 to start my collection after much research and opinions. I went with Versace Dylan Blue, Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey, Puig Quorum (how can you not with how cheap it is?), Afnan 9 PM, Lalique Encre Noire Sport, and Bentley Intense. We'll see how things pan out when they arrive.

[@faisalfirdausiinn4708]

i thought PRADA Amber pour homme has been discontinued...?

[@victormitsopoulos7056]

Need this format but up it to $500 and even $1000 would like to see what direction you go in

[@Scottykilmer011]

☝️☝️

[@briantaylor6030]

Summer time is fast approaching... how about a video on what would you spend $250 on for your summer fragrances?

[@josethemexi]

Love your videos Ash!

[@wynonasbigbrowndragon6121]

Just ordered a bottle of Al Hambra Bright Peach. 80ml was cheaper than a 10ml of Bitter Peach from The Fragrance Decant Boutique, plus I was already ordering a Spiderman tester for my son on Fragrancebuy. Anybody have any input on Bright Peach? Also, Lovely Chérie? I plan on ordering that Lost Cherry dupe when they restock it

[@Jay-qj9zk]

Hi ash, could you do an update video of the absolute best clones to creed aventus for 2023, i rather not spend hundreds trying to figure out which clone is the best haha thank u

[@jaymartinson3236]

He mentions in this video that Arnaf Club de Nuit/intense is the most popular clone. I haven't smelled that one so I couldn't say.

[@Jay-qj9zk]

@@jaymartinson3236 yea but i mean a guide on all top 10 best type, just cause its the most popular doesent mean its the best smelling

[@MarsMacssd]

My Boi Big Ash Back At It Again. Love The Show Bro🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾💪🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@WelcomeToTheFamily7]

Office scent I'd go for Rasasi Fattan. It's TDH through and through, man.

[@chizisit6250]

that holy grail cdnim silver sprayer 🔥

[@Scottykilmer011]

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[@wynonasbigbrowndragon6121]

For a date night fragrance, I would probably fall back on a 10ml travel size version of the spray. That's roughly 200 sprays, so a lot of dates while you save for a bigger bottle of something better

[@RUDAZE]

10ml is not 200 sprays

[@charliesmash]

@@RUDAZE 2 MILLION SPRAYS YO

[@ZaCharyKourr]

10ml is approx 125 sprays

[@justadrummer1954]

No DRAKKAR OR COOL WATER!?

[@emilioaguirre1634]

If I had $250 I would buy Nautica Voyage, Perry Ellis 360 Red and White, and CK One shock all 6.8oz bottles. Or Azzaro Chrome Extreme, Armaf Club de Nuit Sillage, Polo Red Extreme, Dior Eau de Parfum.

[@Scottykilmer011]

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[@ka0h_]

I would not buy Nautica Voyage, it smells like cucumber 🥒, you have better options save the $20

[@joesmellsgood]

Am I alone in not having any issues with the open of CDNI?

[@eeewee5173]

Great selections❤ awesome content as always

[@ju6340]

No Drakkar Noir?

[@skyekingdom0]

got my first real fragrance the other day , PDM layton for 225 , liked it so much i picked up the sample pack from PDM

[@Scottykilmer011]

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[@daveskora9512]

Love this video!! Have some but I got to some of the others!

[@ramennoodles007]

The ULTIMATE cheapie challenge! Review all of Belcams line of fragrances. You would be doing people a real solid on that one!

[@anthonyalleyne5563]

I don't know what all the hype is for Club de Nuit Intense Man Limited Edition. I bought the parfum as well as the LE and the former is a beast to the LE. The only advantage the LE has is the smoothe opening. After the first 15 minutes, the parfum is the boss

[@jasonvegan5761]

Old Ash would’ve just bought a single bottle of Creedio Aventoos with the $250 and called it a day

[@Rayto360]

😂😂😂

[@johnnygunz1091]

great video ty bro

[@Scottykilmer011]

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[@notsofamousyoutuber]

Missoni pour homme testers do have caps they are just not magnetic

[@iam_ismell]

This is actually a great starter pack I agree with every one of those selections; the only one I would sub out would be the D&G Light Blue Forever for Versace Man Eau Fraiche instead. That one is such an easy to wear dumb reach for hot weather and works exceptionally well for the gym 🔥🔥

[@WesleyPardue]

I know this doesn't fit in your rules, but if I had $250 and was starting from scratch, I'd just get Bleu de Chanel EDP and DHI and call it a day. There are very few scenarios where at least one of those would not work.

[@redpillthinking6043]

I have Bleu de Chanel edp and love the scent, but am I the only one that gets horrible performance?

[@pkd.81]

Where can I find Dunhill Icon Elite for under $20? 🤔

[@cobelali]

Why Moustache over The Tux?

[@misiopysio9360]

lol i knew bro is gonna pop up with le mustache 😂

[@MadFire5445]

i love these kinds of videos

[@Satans_Financial_Advisor]

I wouldnt call myself a "collector". Because I dont just buy something because I dont have it in my "collection". But I will say, I use to have about 15 cheapies all through my 20s. When I got serious in my 30s, I dropped about $1200 in a month on heavy hitters. I couldnt imagine getting serious about fragrances and trying to limit it to $250 at the start.

[@shumi6942]

whats with the tux

[@kevinduprey9326]

Is this collecting trains or is this collecting fragrance to wear that mixes well with body type? I would use the $250 to buy smallest test size and eliminate wasted bottles that didn't work out. I guess if your planning on budget collection and never venturing into higher end realm then your way would work out.

[@pulp5618]

The fact that there is a 40% discount code indicates that fragrances are way overpriced 😁

[@bmoneybby]

Thank you genius.

[@pulp5618]

@@bmoneybby I see you trolling everywhere. You have a sad life?

[@brr4328]

@@pulp5618 sad life for sure

[@CrazedAE]

@@pulp5618 fragrance net actually doesn’t have extremely overpriced products so I’d take advantage of that 40% off discount

[@mikew6135]

Everything is overpriced these days. Live with it or work/participate in some manner to change the status quo.

[@crossheritage]

Nice video! You could do the same with double the budget next time 🙂

[@jeremyjackson8196]

Way better discounters then Fragnet.

[@Bigbigger1]

Blue fragrance why not Nautica Voyage, Davidoff CoolWater

[@ka0h_]

Nautica Voyage smells like cucumber 🥒

[@AbelTyberghein]

Coolwater?

[@Scottykilmer011]

☝️☝️

[@Stanimir2909]

150till200= 1. Blue Jeans Versace 2. Mauboussin pour lui 3. Moustache 4. Jacomo de Jacomo 5. Cerruti 1881 Homme 6. Burrbery Brit Rythm 7. Azzaro Homme Onyxs / Silver Black 8. Lattafa Raghba Oud 9. Missoni Wave

[@ka0h_]

150till200? I don’t get it, wym?

[@fatdave4582]

Should of went with the tux

[@joesmellsgood]

Mustache over the tux? Didn't you say that's better? And cheaper?

[@ThecrosseyedTexan]

I have to say I just got my bottle of icon and it's mediocre. It seems like everybody is hyping this stuff up but it's it's average at best. I realize everybody's opinions vary but I'm just not all that impressed with it.

[@souzabox]

🤔 Interesting how one single bottle of the first Acqua Di Gio, the vintage Égoïste Platinum, the old D&G Pour Homme, or even the pre-reformulated Dunhill Icon would practically cover all these scenarios... 😑

[@mattself1389]

Code works, you da man!

[@brianlindemuth7892]

I think they already cut it off. Everyone must have hit it too hard! 😂

[@seanwoo2210]

Do a 100 or 150 dollar challenge but with all dupes

[@jimlittle5769]

BDC EDP, The One EDP, Azzaro Wanted by Night. I couldn't get seven I want with 250. I dont want clones.

[@Cooliewhistles]

U don’t need wanted and the one. Just keep the one, add Missoni wave or Hawas

[@jimlittle5769]

@@Cooliewhistles I have both and love them ;-)

[@jimlittle5769]

@@Cooliewhistles I do want Hawas. Its on my shortlist.

[@ka0h_]

@@jimlittle5769 Missoni is not a clone, the opening notes might be similar but it’s a complete different scent after that, I would buy Missoni Parfum instead of BDC, superior scent imo.

[@silverbacksillage6812]

Great job

[@ZA-co9vj]

Why recommend Moustache when you could recommend better quality and better price with The Tux?

[@therealest5695]

The tux is atm hard 2 get