If you like "Christian Dior - Sauvage" you might like these 5 Fragrances.

[@andrepereira7390]

This new show has so much potential.

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

Cheers, I'll do my best. 🙌

[@kyle_vr]

Agreed 👍

[@mrtiger1833]

@@TheFragranceApprentice learning a lot since discovering you. This vid convinced me to hit subscribe. Looking forward to you being on my fragrance journey.

[@Big_LosF]

Will be watching and subscribing, the knowledge is appreciated.

[@nityanandshetty2763]

One of the most intelligent fragrance reviewers. On a whole different level. Great idea & great video. Kudos. Keep em coming.

[@meller13]

compare him with jeremy fragrance.... and then the amount of viewers. youtube, insta etc. are ridiculous

[@David-wo9un]

Happy I found this channel to educate me on fragrances.

[@ovidiu8605]

The power of youtube

[@TonyThompson1981]

This is a brilliant idea for a series. I would love to see an episode on Creation-E/Enigma. And I love Sauvage, but I will keep an eye out for these recommendations for sure.

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

Enigma is now on the list!

[@victormitsopoulos9765]

@@TheFragranceApprentice Elyisium by roja dove would be a good one also i have it love it but would like to see some alternatives as i always spray heavy and dont want to go through it too quick

[@terry7441]

Great idea for a series. I am pretty exhausted by the top list format.

[@karlashayw4494]

wonderful! The fragrance Algorithm knows exactly what i want. I cant wait for the next installment.

[@nicolasalvarez8716]

Though i dont like much sauvage and the fragrances that satellites it, I really enjoyed this first video of your new series. I find very original the categories you use to explain the similarities in the fragrances. The style demonstrate your knowledge in the matter. The fluidity also demonstrate you enjoy it a lot.

[@stevenmcdonald697]

Best Fragrance reviewer out there just now, fantastic content man!

[@daliborjovanovicnielsen682]

Thank you for a great video. I like the background in this video. Thank you.

[@donald3177]

I like this series. Oh, I gave Eau Des Merveilles a shot, and your spot on, It is a beautiful fragrance.

[@anastasiosmitropoulos1989]

Brilliant idea for a series!! Thanks a lot!!!

[@davidwadsworth1080]

Great idea, I'm over the top 10 lists that all the reviewers do. Although, I thought your recent top 10 were a nice informative format.

[@Daldidal1]

This was very interesting and a great direction to take your reviews in

[@MiamiSammy]

Great series idea man looking forward to more of these

[@robertpatterson3108]

George the Fragrance Apprentice is fragcom’s Dior Sauvage. Because can be at times decisive but his fans do love and adore him. Great videos series concept. Can’t wait to see more from that algorithmic head of yours.

[@TheToddNJ]

Love this theme/concept, I’m always looking on Frangrantica to see what something smells like, but not sure how much I trust those

[@rammul7801]

Amazing Amazing new idea. I would love to see more of it.

[@ali92ukplay]

Love the wildcard. Brilliant video as always

[@sulaimanaljabari]

Hmmm, I see that you are starting a lot of ideas, I personally loved the discontinuation myth busters! this one is good too.

[@vongills]

Great video idea George! I was expecting the "wildcard" to be something super snobby that was "Sauvage if made by blind monk perfumers who only used the finest flower that only grows on one side of one mountain" but you picked alternatives that I think were all fairly priced. Can't wait to see which frag gets the honor of being your next in this video series.

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

Haha, cheers! Although “Monk Perfumes” is a catchy company name to be fair. BR540 is next!

[@RealNickJames]

How did I not find this channel sooner... amazing content start to finish man!

[@curtisallanharms248]

Great new idea. I'm excited to see what's next. You're a pretty cool guy with a great channel.

[@brunopaolucci6594]

Nice review Sir George! Great thinking! Keep it up, great concept! What's next?

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

Think it’s going to be BR540z

[@ufckyahai]

This is a 'notch above the rest' frag related content. Bravo! Nice improvisation to the sea of boring lists out there.

[@tophercaesar5375]

I got a sample of Sauvage and it just didn't work for me, but you peaked my interest with Prada carbon one, think that might be better on my skin. Great video, because I don't like Sauvage I only watched it to support your channel, didn't think I'd get a tip out of it.

[@varunbrahmwar8574]

Really like this series George! I've smelt Ventana, it's definitely a great clone. I have the original Sauvage so haven't gotten around to buying it but it's good. For sure.

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great 📹 and I enjoyed it and I really want to try polo deep blue and have a blessed day

[@israelchinainitiative]

I absolutely detest the EDT but worship the parfum. I think I’m the only one.

[@jonathanashleythomas3247]

i really like this concept !

[@megadeth101]

Great idea 👍 I hope you continue this series 😁

[@philelson113]

Great concept for a series, I definitely will be watching this content 👍🏼

[@mrtiger1833]

I love a good heuristic. Nicely compiled list.

[@flaviog.7192]

I love Montblanc Explorer, it really works. Great compliment getter.

[@ORizwani]

Brilliant video

[@benn5471]

Yes sir! Love this style of episode. I’ve smelled Sauvage a few times and it doesn’t click with me. Same with Explorer, actually. I’m going to have to check out Deep Blue and Iris Cedre after your thoughts today.

[@javierpadilla2110]

Bravo! 👏 You are a Master piece of a reviewer. Please bring more content like this.

[@LosHuevos7]

You should change your name from the Fragrance Apprentice to the Fragrance Authority. Great idea and well executed.

[@chrisfuller9027]

Extremely listenable. Looking forward to your future content.

[@nickdawson5157]

This new format is fantastic. The effort and time you put into your content pays dividends.

[@Kryp7ik777]

great idea for a series

[@jhonayo4887]

Great video George. I know you said that the day you review Millisime Emperial will be your last review and the end of your Channel. But just with the reality of life that sometimes death comeS unexpectedly maybe you could do the review but hand it off to a loved one. So that if you do pass unexpectedly they can upload it on your behalf and will give closure to what I consider a great body of work. I know it's a bit morbid but I love and respect you brother and only wish that you're work has a fitting end. Much love from the USA

[@rolbazz]

One fragrance that I did not care for much but seems to garnish me more compliments than the majority of my collection would be Coach platinum. If Sauvage had a baby with Aventus, Coach platinum is what you get. The amounts of women that approach me and inquire about it when I'm wearing is quite puzzling

[@Schatje79]

I love this new series. I really look forward to more. So much so, I did my 5 for ish. I tried not to double up on your recommendations but Carbon is too perfect at the 2-spot! lol 1. Zara - Scent #2 (previously called Aromatic Future) 2. Coach - Coach for men 3. Escentric Molecule - Molecule 02 4. Dolce & Gabbana - Light Blue Eau Intense 5. Yves Saint Laurent - Tuxedo (hmmmm)

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

Very nice!

[@kzr83]

Great video, George, as ever. Very much looking forward to this series, Thank you!

[@plamenski5244]

solid new series 👍🤘 Dylan Blue to me always smelled like laundry detergent, just a chemical mess. I'd choose Carbon or Explorer I think

[@Bigg-kw2dc]

great idea ,looking forward for more

[@dodge7729]

What a great concept! Looking forward to this expanding over the year.. I’m in the same boat of “can’t stand Dior sauvage” so these alternatives look really good especially the Prada Carbon

[@NickVardavas]

What a great idea for a series. Super helpful super original!

[@villenium]

Great concept. I only own 20 fragrances, all designer, so this kind of video will help me focus on things I like & broaden my horizons at the same time.

[@jubbyb2]

Great concept, really enjoyed it.

[@centurionl]

Quite possibly the most creative fragrance KZbinr out here

[@KB1Production]

This is a great series idea, funny enough I love Dior Sauvage EDP and I recently picked up Mont Blanc Explorer and I really like that one too so great recommendation haha looking forward to future episodes.

[@jm77_josemanuel]

Very interesting video, as always. Good idea to offer fragance alternatives.

[@philshl7986]

More like these please. Maybe Aqua di gio next?

[@adamdestro123]

I like where this this going. Keep it up.

[@craigwoodfield3117]

A fantastic format fella. Love it.

[@Your-BestNightmare]

Great video. I enjoy Sauvage but man I've got it locked in for PLR Carbon, It's by far my favorite of the two. Explorer is great too. Starting to binge more of your vids now =)

[@jeff49605]

no mention of the thread I created on Basenotes "if you like ... you'll enjoy ..." though. Wasn't it the initial idea for this videos? :)

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

No, I was actually inspired by how social networking algorithms work but great minds think a like as they say!

[@jeff49605]

@@TheFragranceApprentice yep

[@Jam6o]

Great video and concept. Could you cover Dior Homme Intense and Tobacco Vanille?

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

DJI is deffo on the list, I’ll add TV now!

[@johnmacy3607]

great information, thank you for the time you take to make these

[@ChewyFlacko]

Carbon is a lot more smoother and cleaner and not as loud as Sauvage EDT. When I wanna wear a ( Blue ) fragrance Rochas L’Homme is my new go to

[@samellison5063]

I like this idea. The new Jovoy (21 Conduit St.) and Bvlgari Tygar came to mind for this set as well. Almost like those are "Upgrade" picks, y'know?

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

An 'Upgrade' category? Nice one. 👍

[@wilricketts]

Great new series George. I can’t wait to see the next one!

[@jingledubz3989]

George, you’re amazing. Great idea for a series! One thing I love about your channel is how, because of your immense fragrance knowledge, we all grow stronger with you. Your videos always stand out...in fact you could say that your videos are Sauvage. Furthermore, I would dare say that we have similar taste and personalities, despite the fact that you live all the way across the Atlantique. Yes, those lovely lovely oceans...so good at performing their ecological service as major reservoirs of carbon. Finally, I hope you realize that this whole time, I’ve been speaking in code. Be well and cheers, m8. 👍🍻

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

My dear chap! We simply must have a pint one time.

[@jingledubz3989]

@@TheFragranceApprentice Agreed! 🍻

[@yanhartger.1795]

Really enjoyed your video and this series. I'd like to see a Bleu de Chanel or Creed Aventus episode as well :) Nice Highland Park 12 on your shelf btw.

[@matt4music28]

I’ve enjoyed your channel, but this series will set you apart. Brilliant idea. Subscribing now, and looking forward to this type of a video for Acqua di Gio Profumo!

[@buco87]

Really good keep em comin!

[@TheAmosuno]

Great series. Love the wild card choice. Prada Iris Cedre is amazing and somewhat below the radar. Great substitute for Infusion Domme.

[@curteilender2360]

You're the best. Thank you.

[@-AlmerN]

What are your thoughts about Mancera fragrances?

[@MrBobo656]

Yes please, continue with this. 👍 I was just looking the other day fragrances in my collection and was like: I like this fragrance which fragrance I should buy next or maybe blind buy.

[@victormitsopoulos9765]

This is an excellent idea for a video series as always George kills it 💥

[@HelloThere-jd8vd]

The Apprentice has now become the Master. I used up a whole bottle of Ventana a couple years ago when I was a noob and a freshie fanboy, its great stuff and was extremely close to the sample of Sauvage I had.

[@Tune2001]

If we're talking Ambroxan, how about Molecule/Escentic 02? And how did you not mention Office? ;-) This is a great idea for a series as it showcases the now dwindling art of fragrance recommendation that you'd get in a decent shop (Selfridges/Harvey Nicks etc). Looking forward to the next episodes!

[@LaFamiliaRoman]

Surprisingly I own most exept the polo and the prada nice review and in my opinion I used them depending the situation and what I'm wearing.

[@jornvingerhoets2944]

Great concept Love it!

[@Ventus7777]

Very nice concept! Can't wait to see more of this series 😀

[@MentalMinds1987]

This is all very cool I like how you have favourite designer and niche in the background

[@TheFragranceDecantBoutique]

Absolutely fabulous review!

[@rodieme1155]

Love the series. Please do Green Irish Tweed. 😊

[@hmoen]

S.O.S. Help George, Valentino Uomo & Prada l'homme will be discontinued??? I just heard it from Sebastian from the channel "Smelling Great Fragrance Reviews". Time to make those phone calls . As an Iris lover those are my favorite fragrances

[@zafiroskimkd]

Love the series, keep it up, can't wait to see more of these!

[@griffinducie1947]

Brilliant vid, just found your channel searching for exactly this type of video and you delivered! Definitely going to give Polo Deep Blue a try, sounds like something I'd like. Liked, subscribed, and thanks! :)

[@jackmckechnie6705]

I think Dior Homme 2020 should be on this list.....I would much rather use it now than Sauvage for the same feeling but with a unique but better smell...I always like your recommendations though...the Prada lris looks kind of interesting.

[@edgardozara97]

Ok George lets get this straight. You praised Chaos Fragrances for having interesting / cool topics, not verbatim. Might i just say that i did say before that yours are just as good. Now youre not just the best with videography but even topics too; this is really a great topic with amazing content. Amazing!

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

Haha! You’re too kind.

[@edgardozara97]

No, not really. Just being objective. What you have started here is really bloody brilliant! Most reviewers may have done something similar in the past but never in one video is it all contained. You sir, have done exactly what i think nobody ever has. I already have explorer, carbon and iris cedre but if i didnt have those, this video right here would have convinced me to do so as ill go get polo deep blue next haul from fragX. :)

[@canascarlos9790]

Also on the expensive and luxurious side is RD Apex, reminds me a lot of Sauvage Elixir

[@lukes9684]

I would love to see a video like this for Dior's Fahrenheit.

[@Your-BestNightmare]

Agreed! I don't think there's any out there that compare. I did recently pick up a bargain bin frag that does channel Fahrenheit's violet leaf note a bit but frag doesn't last unfortunately.. original penguin iconic blend. I love it's opening blast though and would recommend giving it a shot. ~$15

[@lukes9684]

@@Your-BestNightmare - Thank you for the recommendation.

[@balazs7235]

Armaf Ventana is honestly right about 90-95% similar. In the opening the citrus is amped up ever so slightly but it’s also a bit more synthetic. The dry down is where it differs the most. By that I mean it reaches about 90-93% of a similarity. When I was nearing to finish my bottle of Sauvage I purchased this out of sheer curiousity and the resemblenceis uncanny. I will not repurchase DS, only Ventana.

[@lukeweeks3470]

I love Hugo Boss Dark Blue, as my favourite old “blue” fragrance. It’s discontinued but it can still be found on Amazon for about £35 for 75ml. Notes of geranium, mahogany, benzoin, cedar, ginger, and more.

[@victorlarssoncondori1458]

I’m interested in Elysium but would probably never get my nose on it in my country. Wish you would do an episode about that one🤙🏽

[@Andrea-qf1tx]

I love Prada infusion d iris cedre. Second 100ml bottle for me now, I bought my first in April 2020. It s wonderful, soapy as hell, much more than Prada l homme. Clean, inoffensive and luxurious. A bit pricey, retail price in Europe is 130 euros for 100ml. Perfect for "fragrance free" environment where you can lie and say that you don't wear any fragrance, it s just soap. 🤣👍

[@Agerskiold]

Very interesting approach 😊👌🏼

[@marwinbariring333]

Fragrance jesus might bless you for this new style 🙏🏼

[@zacharysmith370]

Awesome content, George! Your videos are a nice departure from the average fragrance reviewer.

[@thomasmackinder1793]

Would love to see a Le Labo Santal 33 - similar frags video

[@cliffsixty2]

These are great new videos, could you do one on Viktor & Rolf - Spicebomb Extreme. Thanks

[@sasarasasarasa]

Yves Saint Laurent "Y" EDP is a great option, in my opinion..

[@Countduk005]

Great concept 👌

[@fidah2525]

Love Prada's soapy fragrances they just work, smell clean and are elegant

[@RichMitch]

Did iris cedre used to be infusion d'homme?

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

Yes it did!

[@RichMitch]

@@TheFragranceApprentice lovely fragrance, that's a great branch off from sauvage.