10 More "PERFECT" Fragrances (For Me)

[@mohamedsow8935]

You swim alone in your lane in how you display your creativity. Thanks for the original content.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you, Mohamed. That means a lot

[@ryanbriones4026]

Totally agree with overture man. It's really one of those "strong, divisive" scents that blows your mind when you smell it in the air.

[@hangtimedangjang]

For Him Bleu Noir is SO good. No idea why that fragrance isn't more popular, especially given the price point. Thanks for another great video!

[@maximalsakerhet7930]

Yeah I was so surprised when I smelt it at the airport taxfree shop. I probably sampled about 30 different designer fragrances that time and the one that really caught me by surprise was Bleu Noir EDP. Had to get myself a bottle.

[@alexg.9279]

It's best to have it a secret or else it will be liek sauvage 🥺

[@MrLdsmith]

First time I smelled Overture Man i was blown away! Very unique, powerful, & dominant scent.

[@Nebuheru]

That Terre D Hermes Eau Givre'e is 🔥 May get it next summer even though it's not a powerhouse. Like the knurled finish on the cap of Akdeniz. The bottle presentation overall is quite nice. I can tell though that you gonna have to dig in that wallet a bit to bring that one home with you. Like the presentation on that Narciso Rodriguez too. Reminds me a bit of the English Laundry line but 200% better esthetically. Great vid. Enjoy your stay in the U.K.

[@Nebuheru]

Yeah, I see that Narciso Rodriguez is only hittin for about 58.00. Interesting.

[@sandymcconnell1969]

Hey Justin, I hope you are enjoying the UK. I'm sure you've considered picking up a few fragrances whilst you are here. Narcisco Rodriguez Bleu Noir Parfum would be a safe bet! Great video as always. You can't go wrong with Hermes. Eau Givrée and H24 are great - I'm waiting for my EDP bottle to arrive from France, hopefully early next week. I got Amouage Overture Man, for a great price, earlier in the year (April/May) so haven't been able to wear it properly yet. Its almost time to put away the summer freshies and dig out the cooler weather scents.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I hope to have a chance to get some stuff! Haven’t been able to make it to a shop yet-been so busy traveling and performing!

[@raucusretread]

Excellent list! These 10's are too tough. I leave that to pros - like you! My moods flash too often. Lately though Fougere Royale has been my office constant. Have a Great Day!

[@cityslacker6221]

I wear Fico di Amalfi to bed quite often. I love it so much; it is so pleasant and relaxing; and it’s gone when I wake up. Perfect.

[@latonyagipson-bowman9186]

Absolutely continue the different category series. Thank you for sharing

[@Sam-om8ph]

Kind of iffy with rose fragrances but love olibanum/myrrh fragrances. May need a sample I’ve said before, Overture reminds me of sipping a good scotch with my favorite cigar. One of my top 5 favorites. Yes to more category videos

[@vixuserid5518]

Uh ha. Like like this format. From Day1 when your voice stood out masculinely all the way to this presentation's format, you continue to impress. Sure This format has been used before by you & others. You just flowed so smoothly & informatively than has been witnessed before, imho. Keep doing what you're doing. Frankly, you have a competence we love to see.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you so much!

[@noureddinemerradou2806]

Justin, I have been watching your videos for a while, but this video is why I finally subscribed

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Noureddine

[@phantomplastics6582]

Overture Man is in a class of its own. Stunning.

[@sumaccooking]

Very nice Justin. Would love to see the same for other categories: leathery, sportif, gourmand, Chypre, dark spicy, Oriental/Middle Eastern, etc.

[@Blazntrax81]

Bruh you gotta get Bleu Noir Parfum. One of the best releases this year. The Iris in it is just incredible.

[@ericnelson4651]

This was a good video!! You should do a genre defining fragrance series… For example, if you wanted to tell someone they should try a barbershop, these 5 fragrances are what it means to to define it!

[@Jmillz4life]

Really enjoy the series thus far, I was also able to predict several of your choices. One of those choices in particular i feel the exact way that you did because I did the smell as you have. Creed Royal Oud, I've had a decant for over a year now and compared to when I 1st got it, I'm miles away. I'm Def getting a full bottle in the future.

[@StrongCaramel]

As much as I swore off purchasing any new fragrances I got me a bottle of Akdeniz. I heard of it a while back on your channel, got a sample and omg almost immediately got a full bottle. It will replace all my blue fragrances.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I’m glad you dig it!

[@andrewh6034]

Gravitas sounds interesting. Had a little chuckle at your description of the performance of Akdeniz. 😀 This is a good way of doing a list. 👍

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Andrew!

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and I like Zaharoff Singtaure Rose and Creed Royal Oud and I'm going to try the other fragrances and have a blessed day

[@getgoodmath9618]

My man! Keep it coming bro.

[@megasoid]

Great list sir. Check out the Orto Parisi line of fragrances. This Italian house of wonders deserves more recognition. I own Viride, Brutus and Terroni. Thanks again for all you do here.

[@raucusretread]

Agreed! I own all of the Orto Parisi line. I need Baraonda and China White to complete the sister house Nassomato. One of the most slept on houses.

[@megasoid]

@@raucusretread Slept on like crazy, good to hear you own the whole line too. The Nassomato house is no joke either.

[@ademtercan9547]

Justin thanks for sharing all the fragrances. All fragrances are great ! I will buy one of it after finishing another bottle! Keep going 💪🏾👏🏽👍🏽🙌🏾

[@ozneonil7132]

Hey Justin, if you like Instant Crush try Montale's Arabians Tonka. Pretty similar, but i find Arabians Tonka is way better imo. And it performs in a whole other level too

[@Ulyssmusic]

I have eau givree and bleu noir coming in, so excited ive tried them and theyr amazing

[@berenddevries74]

Awesome content again Justin. I love you choices as far as I know them. Please surprise us with more of these different approuches to fragrances. My personal choises would be: Citrus: Eau Sauvage EdT. Just the old school lemon-bergamot combo does it for me. Barbershop/ fougère: Chanel Platinum Égoïste. A lot of my scents fit into this accord, but this one I wear the most. Fresh -Spicy: Paco Rabanne XS. Aquatic: Tom Ford Costa Azzurra. This one beats Profumo but with a photo finish. Floral: Montale Greyland (Not typical floral but has a wonderful rose in it) Fruity: Not my cup of tea, just like gourmand scent. Musky: I got a few with musk in it, but not actualy musk prominent/ heavy. For this one I choose Montale Greyland again. Woody: Ormonde Jayne Ormonde man. This one has some very unique notes in it, which makes it stand out from all other woody scents I own. Vanilla: Panama 1924. It's a supportive note in this sophisticated scent, but the best I smelled so far. Boozy: Guerlain Homme. Mojito and summer... and still office safe.

[@boss_vision65]

Of the listed, I had a sample of Declaration... Its ok, but not one I'd rush for. I recently got a sample of Signature Rose and OMG, do I love it!!!!!!! That rose with the other notes blend well and stay on and it is smooth and pleasant. Not only is it as signature worthy as B&S and BOP, but it temporarily replaces my Fanette The Fatale Rose, which is a more metallic rose. Until I get the chance to buy a full bottle, Im buying more samples. I'm sold...

[@mhassouneh]

Excellent video, man.. More of this, please!

[@kwamelong]

Do it again! Will you get time to visit some of London's perfume spots? Harrows, Selfridges, Jovoy, Bloom's are must see's

[@stayfreshproductions]

I hope I can!

[@TheLazer613]

I really like this format, keep them coming please.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Will do!

[@rbiamby]

Great Video, love the leveling up on the video.

[@greggraham9785]

Hello Justin, how are you? I'm digging the video and list. Keep up the good work and I would like to see another one. Stay safe brother and hi to Grace

[@masonjeq4261]

I do like the categories review and appreciate your descriptions of the categories themselves in addition to the picks. Also apologies if you've already done this and I missed it, but I feel like it might fit your theme of "buy samples first" and be very productive to do a video or series emphasizing notes that are absolute turn offs for some people especially when the specific note is not particularly known to most people outside of the perfume world. For example, while I like the majority of the scent profile there's something in Roja Scandal and Apex I find to smell a bit fecal and it turns me away from the idea of purchasing them. Similarly there's something in a lot of Acqua di Parma scents that I find very soapy. I'm sure everyone has their own fragrance pet peeves, but I'd bet there are certain notes that make fragrances very hit or miss regardless of what they're paired with. Ironically what made me think of this during the video was your focus on grapefruit as the choice for citrus which is often a miss for me though not quite in the category of a deal breaker (I recognize that's a personal preference thing and am not knocking your choice), but at least its a commonly known scent. It feels far more challenging to associate with elements where I'm not certain what the note smells like, especially when not all notes are listed by brands.

[@stayfreshproductions]

That’s an interesting idea! It would be a tricky one to execute because of what you mentioned-everyone’s taste is different! So while some are completely turned off by cumin (that might be what you’re not digging in Roja’s scents), others absolutely love it or at least don’t mind it. And it could be the Neroli you’re not enjoying in AdP’s stuff. That’s why I try to at least mention notes that could possibly be polarizing when I mention a fragrance I enjoy that contains them. I will continue to do that! But the last thing I want to do it turn people off from trying certain fragrances because of a particular note-the blend, proportioning, and many other variables can change the way an ingredient is perceived.

[@krissk77]

thanks , will try sampling some of these before i do a full bottle if i like them.

[@ripdajacker23]

Dude I finally bought a full bottle of Zaharoff signature after 2 years … now I want to check out Rosé and Citrine

[@Loricstone]

Hope your time is going well overseas! Just wanted to say I think there is a fragrance definitely in same family as Signature Rose, and that gem is none other than Rose Magnetic from Essential Parfums. Signature Rose is more incensy airy whereas Rose Magnetic is airy light sweet candyish. Smell very similar and both fantastic

[@yousif_mangirous]

You gotta try Narciso Rodriguez Vetiver Musc EDT. I guarantee you're gonna love it.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I hope to try it soon

[@LeprechaunSeeker]

🤣 When I heard you say "citrus" I instantly new "Eau Givree" is next. As much as "linear"as I find it, I do have to say that it's really good...doesn't last that long, somewhere in the 4-5 hours realm. At the end of the day...I choose the original Terre d'hermes edt, it speaks to me more even if Eau Givree is more versatile. Can't get Gravitas anywhere in Germany although I reached out to Mr. Smelly directly, he doesn't care sending this outside U. K. in Europe, or maybe I'm crazy. Overture Man...is a Masterpiece. Believe it or not, I prefer the opening more that the drydown, it's a must have. Overture Woman is getting discontinued I think, I'm not entirely sure...Thanks man, great content as usual 😎👍

[@stayfreshproductions]

I’m sorry you can’t get a hold of Gravitas! It’s wonderful. I need to try Overture Woman before it’s gone!

[@LeprechaunSeeker]

@@stayfreshproductions it's fine. It's not like I can't get it if I really want it. But it would cost me around 180 euro (shipping included) and there's a website that sells Interlude Man Black Iris for 200, I'd rather get that instead 😎

[@syndoudiarrassouba1938]

Hey bro Justin, great video yeah I have amouage overture man great fragrance yep anytime I wear it I always received compliments and have a blessing weekend peace ✌️ 🇬🇧

[@georgetito4820]

Great selection. Got to sample Royal oud the other day, what a classy scent, definitely a must buy in my opinion. Instant crush never leaves my shelf 😎

[@aedrake1977]

Love this stuff! Keep’em coming Justin!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks Aaron!

[@Windingspirals]

Gotta smell that blue noir. Tacking up the JC videos that are all about it. Huge musk fan. It seems to be a stable mention, not a onetime promo. Great advice re overture. I'm a big Amouage fan so was disappointed. I did the up close smell at first (more than once to be fair) and decided its not for me. Smelled like an ash tray in a therapists waiting room from 1986. Smelled it again from a friends decant via the sprayer - meaning the dry down - and changed my mind.

[@Habeev07]

I just got my first bottle of NR bleu noir EDP and wore it to work in 80 degree weather the other day. I gotta say at first impression it was more powdery/feminine and not as citrus as id hoped BUT after the drydown i really appreciate the sweet musk. its got this woody dry down with almost a grapefruity? smell that only gets more masculine the longer its on the skin I feel. Still really new to the cologne world.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I can see it getting quite powdery in the heat/warmth, maybe reserve it for the evenings in the Summer.

[@AdrianBenjaminx]

Great series.

[@cholofelomalunga6744]

Royal Oud, Royal oud, woody, spicy, classy and perfect

[@brianmctear8546]

Yeah more please! 👍👍

[@Scentsei_585]

A fragrance I think a do good in your collection I haven't seen you try was "No limits" by Philip Plien seems right up your ally is all I'll say. There are reviews out there on it but try it blind man see what you think.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Haha I just can’t get past that kitschy bottle! 😆

[@edgardozara97]

I am proud member of the fresh squad as your brand delivers on freshness with your content and choices. (A whole lot more than royal oud delivers on oud; because it doesnt 😅) Question, would you say akdeniz is an oceanic aventus? Just asking :)

[@stayfreshproductions]

Haha! Akdeniz doesn’t remind me too much of Aventus actually!

[@edgardozara97]

@@stayfreshproductions thanks for the reply. Take care in UK

[@LDMTX6]

Great reviews. Thanks

[@ghabrielibrahim7794]

Really into fig (and fico de amalfi, for that matter) but have you tried Un Jardin en Mediterranee by hermes? Not the most spoken of the Jardin line, but I think it is awesome. little bit more presence than fico di amalfi but still fruity, fresh, pleasent - just more spice and with an interesting floral something going on lol. Really dig it

[@MoizAudio]

Try fig infusion

[@stayfreshproductions]

I tried it years ago and enjoyed it, but need to revisit!

[@Composurezen]

Hey Justin, I am super intrigued by Akdeniz, can you please do a video on its own reviewing it? Or if you don't mind replying to me with the basics.

[@stayfreshproductions]

What else would you like to know about it?

[@Composurezen]

​@@stayfreshproductions Hi Justin, thanks for the reply. I heard you say to sample it first but where I am from, It is super hard to sample this particular brand. I have the means of buying a full bottle and I been eyeing it for quite a while.. Could you please tell me if its versatile and easy to pull off? I know you said its strong but dialing down the sprays possibly? I am looking for a unique aquatic,fresh fragrance with great performance, im thinking Akdeniz is a solid choice. Is this a fragrance that would garner compliments and stand out while doing so?

[@stayfreshproductions]

@@Composurezen I do believe Akdeniz would check the boxes you’re looking for…but what matters the most is that you love it. I understand that you can’t sample it, and that is ok. I don’t treat full bottle purchases flippantly, especially when they are expensive. So even if it is easy to wear and versatile, if you don’t absolutely love the scent, I don’t know if it’s worth it. However, I do believe you’ll like it as long as you can appreciate its strength.

[@Composurezen]

@@stayfreshproductions Justin, thank you so much for engaging with your viewers and taking the time to reply to our questions and concerns, can't say the same about most other fragrance youtubers.

[@alexg.9279]

@@Composurezen I concur and even when you get more subs I hope you don't change and become like other frag viewers that do not engage or else I will bounce lol

[@johnyfilo5935]

I love animalic notes in perfume and i have Sample of overture man it's amazing scent i just keep smelling it close to my nose 😅

[@omarion2k]

Wearing Overture Man today.

[@DeflatingAtheism]

Justin, would you say that Declaration Parfum is an improvement on Declaration EDT? I know you're a fan of both.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Hi! Not necessarily. Saying it is an improvement would imply that it would be redundant to own both…and I don’t believe so! I believe that the Parfum is a significant variation on the personality. Therefore, I don’t wear them in the same scenarios, or even the same times of the year. If one loves them both, I believe they’re both worth owning!

[@mrinfinitive2440]

Justin, with all things considered, if you had to choose between Creed’s Royal Oud, and Oud Galore which should you roll with and why?

[@stayfreshproductions]

If we’re choosing between them as “Oud” fragrances, I cannot pit them against each other. Royal Oud is not an Oud scent, while Oud Galore is, and an Oud rose at that. So they are totally different. Both are amazing and worth trying. But if I had to choose between them based on preference, I choose Oud Galoré.

[@mrinfinitive2440]

Thanks for clarifying that.

[@michaelh1423]

You should do runner ups for all the categories, it must be hard to pick only one. Plum in Cognac, an incredible scent for fruity or boozy.

[@djdrake5379]

Can anyone confirm if Jomashop is legit for creed & niche etc? I want to place an order but am concerned. Great recommendations, Justin!

[@stayfreshproductions]

They are legit. 🙏🏾

[@Vragrance]

hey justin.. i really like dior homme 2020.. and i feel like it really similiar to terre de hermes.. do you have any recommendations of the upgraded version / niche version of terre de hermes / dior homme 2020..

[@stayfreshproductions]

I think they are both wonderful and I don’t necessarily have any upgrades for them!

[@MoizAudio]

Great video

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you

[@sugarray6250]

Hi Justin, do you think I should blond buy Terre D'Hermes eau givree?

[@stayfreshproductions]

I cannot make that decision for you, only you can decide what to do with your money. I would advise trying it first if you can. But if you’re going to blind buy it, it’s a great scent and an easy but unique wear.

[@lerroyoriema5121]

We’re you compelled to blind buy Overture Man because of the musical nature of the name? 😂 just a funny thought that crossed my mind

[@stayfreshproductions]

Haha actually no! It was mostly the accords, and secondly the bottle 😆

[@ejtullis]

Do not blind buy Overture Man. Please try Overture Women. Absolutely amazing!

[@Ulyssmusic]

Have you tried the others in the bleu noir line?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Yes I’ve tried the EDT and Parfum as well. The EDP is my favorite.

[@georgezaharoff]

Thank you Justin! Grateful for the inclusion of ROSÉ.

[@stayfreshproductions]

It is simply too beautiful.

[@mariuszgrudzinski4962]

I love Cartier Declaration. I also like Narciso Rodriguez Edt a lot and this fragrance have better performance than Cartier Declaration in terms of longevity. Both smells simillar but in kind of smell Cartier Declaration destroy Narciso Rodriguez💪

[@FragranceGlitch]

It’s crazy that most people get vanilla from Instant Crush. I never get vanilla from it. It’s a great fragrance, I just never get vanilla.

[@norbertocarcamo7364]

That ebay sound in the beginning made me think that I had made another sale

[@stayfreshproductions]

😂

[@alexanderdekeyzer5508]

Hi Justin, hope you are doping well.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I am! Hope you are too.

[@alexanderdekeyzer5508]

@@stayfreshproductions I am too thank you very much. In the most recent cowork with CurlyScents and TLTG you were definitely looking great again. Do you give more styling advice next to fragrances in your patreon? Sincerely, Alexander

[@mirzahodzic4399]

You are right. Don't buy overture man. It's very very unusual, rough in beginning but evolving with time on your skin. It is a Masterpiece. But it's definitely not for everyone

[@latonyagipson-bowman9186]

Narciso Rodriguez, is known for his musk. Can never go wrong with Creed. Instant Crush is love on a Man..

[@stayfreshproductions]

Instant Crush is wonderful

[@aaronmy]

I like Instant Crush. Overture Man I did not like lol. I felt it was too spicy. The ladies version is awesome though! I definitely enjoy it on my gf.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I still need to try the ladies version.

[@mickyfingaz]

Akdeniz is too strong for me Bruh even after the dry down

[@stayfreshproductions]

It’s ridiculously strong.

[@Composurezen]

Do you like it? Is it mass appealing? Easy to pull off?

[@ArigatoVato]

You gotta do another ☝️

[@thedunhill3412]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@pedrorivera9779]

Another well-put video. Thanks, Justin! I have to try the new Terre D'Hermes Eau Givree, I'm hearing great thighs about it.

[@janrico904]

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[@lamborghinimoss72]

Dang bro would've thought Tabac 28 would have made the list

[@stayfreshproductions]

There was no tobacco category in this video! 😉

[@latonyagipson-bowman9186]

Hey Justin, let's see what you got for us

[@silentsir2446]

I guess Im the only one who prefers either of the H24 concentrations over Eau Givree. Theres just entirely too much grapefruit in Eau Givree for my taste.

[@joshuabell1790]

You have to try Danse Sauvage by Chris Collins. Such an incredible fragrance, that has a boozy element to it.

[@ksmith3064]

“ My wife “. …… 😁😁

[@Alithia451]

If a scent was perfect you throw all others away. for me there is no 10. I have 16 9s.

[@jamiesides306]

I HAVE AN IDEA FOR A GAME!!! So take at least three couple's (not necessarily romantic, but should know each other). The person in the couple that knows the least about fragrance is given one perfume to smell and do their very best to describe. Then you show the other person the video of them describing it and give them 3 perfumes test strips and make them guess which one of the 3 they're partner was describing

[@stayfreshproductions]

Jamie, this is actually brilliant! Thank you!! Might give something like this a shot sometime.

[@latonyagipson-bowman9186]

Absolutely continue the different category series. Thank you for sharing