These 10 Men’s Colognes Might Make You a Basic Bro.

[@marcjohn9404]

1 Million is the basic bro fragrance that ends all basic bro fragrance.... and I like it, I think it's great.

[@paulb2995]

Sauvage EDT would like a very loud word with you sir.

[@jimmymcwatters4182]

Great review Justin! I've noticed most women don't care for Chanel AHSEE on paper. The magic happens when they get whiffs of it in the air and it also leaves a beautiful scent trail. In my experience, I've received compliments with AHSEE. Shout out from Costa Rica ✌🏽

[@PlagueKing_LordFalix]

I agree. I'm a guy, but I never liked it. Than one day a guy walked past me in a store and I was like DAMN! I asked what he was wearing and was not expecting him to say that. So I got an actual sample and gave it a wear and it's so much better on skin.

[@Calbenmike]

ADG Profumo is top three GOAT for me.

[@pablogolcher5836]

I get why La Nuit de l'Homme Eau Electrique gets so much hate, it's really un-original and all however, I really REALLY enjoy it, I love wearing it, it does smell amazing and it performs real good

[@sebastienc.2257]

Same for me it’s a combination of the original La Nuit and Eros.

[@michaelh.266]

Try the Le Parfum version. It smells more mature and is better as you get older imo.

[@eduardonarvaez2086]

Interesting, great coment

[@AbdouEN92]

Same for me I really appreciate it as a scent

[@SKI1333]

To be honest with you bro, you’re absolutely correct. Almost all the designer colognes are basic to me now, except Chanel and Dior, and out of those, I keep all the Bleu (I love Edition Blanche) and Dior Homme Sport. Now, I just can’t do basic. I’ve been indulging in Montale and Mancera fragrances lately, and I absolutely love em. Different, reasonable, complimentary and beast mode. They are just phenomenal.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Mancera and Montale are great!

[@michaelh.266]

Gucci Guilty is just a total banger. I love it, especially Gucci Guilty Pour Homme EdP

[@manygaga1]

Coach Platinum smells chocolaty to me too. The combination of patchouli and vanilla can give that impression. And Prada Carbon does have a soapy smell to me too.

[@kevinmitchell8650]

All right. Justin and Grace!!! All fragrances have similar components. The value is in our ability to make discernment and subtlety. Great presentation and entertainment.

[@darrellgrant7615]

Armani Code Parfum just smells like Root Beer soda to me so I totally agree with it being basic.

[@thesoulmates2375]

Mannnn I’ve dove into Niche fragrance the last 3 months BUT women LOVEEE that Aqua Di GIO Perfumo on me bruh. LOVEEEE lol

[@trumajore7989]

Profondo too 👌🏾

[@JohmathanBSwift]

I ended up getting Eau Electrique too, along with a couple more bottles of Blue Electrique. I picked up two bottles of Blue from Macy's for a reduced 48 apiece. Gracie has great taste.

[@Mark-jp3rg]

Grace's positive reactions to Percival, Coach Platinum, and Eau Electrique were gold. Eau Electrique in 1st place? Flies in the face conventions. Love it! Entertaining and thought provoking, as usual. Takeaway: Sometimes I'm basic bro (Chanel AHSEE, love it). Sometimes I'm not. LOL.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Lol I can relate to that!

[@MrDanielWP]

I genuinely think the correct takeaway from this is that soapy and/or powdery scents are basic bro scents. Basically, anything by Armani or Prada is basic. Like, a mediocre 5 or 6 out of 10. I've been having this debate with a friend since 1996.

[@Mark-jp3rg]

@@MrDanielWP My original takeaway was done in humor but remains. I think some soapy/powdery scents are quite good, even excellent (8-10). Interpretation ("basic bro" and so forth) is based on many things, including taste. And taste, in the end, is subjective, but I respect your view.

[@brucemiller9271]

Hey Grace and Justin or Justin and Grace you are both tied together!!! I know this will be awesome

[@brucemiller9271]

Justin and Grace I love Bleu Electricque by Ysl , I also here recently purchased Sauvage Elixir and Paco Rabbanna Phantom. Justin you would know better than I, but I heard it said Paco Rabbanna Phantom smells slightly like Layton to some degree but not totally but of that Apple vibe

[@nevisboy32073]

This is the best review of fragrances I have ever seen. There was no bias. Her first impressions were pure and also indicative of what someones initial impression would be.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Eon.

[@Burningdaylighter]

You two have such great chemistry. Such a lovely couple. The way Grace looks at you is pure love. Love seeing couples discuss fragrances.

[@carljohnson9834]

I used to think like this but the more niche fragrance I collected in my collection (350ish) I’ve realized basic smell so good. I just want to smell great, I don’t care who else is wearing it.

[@donkinsey]

Extra, Extra, Read all about it Grace is Back. Hey Grace. Sales are about to go thu the Roof.

[@couscousandhumus]

Dropping in for a video suggestion: could you let us know which fragrances you like or would like to smell on Grace? Turn the tables. And she could then comment on whether she would wear them. Help a curious sister out :) Maybe a "men's fragrances I like on my girlfriend/my girlfriend likes to wear" :)

[@stayfreshproductions]

Great idea! I’ll write it down. 😊

[@couscousandhumus]

@@stayfreshproductions fantastic! I myself like to wear Dior Homme Intense for example, and am curious to know how men/women find male-marketed fragrances on a woman.

[@burner27]

Also love that she picked out Percival given a certain anecdote

[@Mark-jp3rg]

Agreed. I had a similar reaction to Percival. We part ways on Chanel AHSEE, however, LOL.

[@treysmith1574]

Ladies have told me Allure Extreme is sexy over the years

[@stayfreshproductions]

Awesome!

[@vind1167]

Some days basic bro-ness is beautiful. Other days… not so much.

[@filo31]

Great video idea! Gotta love Grace videos

[@TonyThompson1981]

Eau Electrique is one I don't hear about often. But if Grace says it's good, I guess I'll give it a chance. PDM is a house I will try one day. Just gotta wrap my head around those prices.

[@blacklite911]

PDM has decent prices on the grey market. Beware the performance of eau electrique though

[@jek4837]

I'm with you on price, but I've gotten legit 4.2oz bottles as low as $125 last year (pre-covid), and then a couple more this year for around $160. If you don't have a place to sample these nearby (I don't), then definitely order a decant or sample first. It's an awesome house.

[@TonyThompson1981]

@@jek4837 Ya there's no place for me to sample where I live. And even hours away it's just designer stuff I can sample. I'm gonna keep an eye out for a good price. But definitely gonna check out some 8 or 10ml samples too.

[@JQAsCrustyNightSock]

Yeah not to sound like captain obvious, but also keep in mind PDM's big bottles are 4.2oz... quite a bit more juice than 3.4oz.

[@TonyThompson1981]

@@JQAsCrustyNightSock 25ml more still doesn't help make $240ish an easy buy.

[@BarberNoseBest]

If any woman looks at you the way grace looks at Justin, marry her. Even of she's your cousin. In west virginia ESPECIALLY if she's your cousin

[@stayfreshproductions]

Lol wow

[@MrBrandonbomb]

Chanel AHSEE gets me tons of unsolicited compliments when I wear it out.

[@erikthe10man]

I'm not going to lie... I low key got pissed when she gave Acqua Di Gio Profumo a 6.5! BUT....to each (her) own! :) Great video!

[@Undone545]

Prada carbon is *very* basic I was legit shocked when I bought it after Prada Luna Rosa black.

[@nathye-kd3tf]

Hello Grace & Justin, Good idea, not showing the theme. 🏆 Grace, trust your tastes! You have a real sense of humour. Good analysis about PDM. Also the way brands try to make 'money' (makes me think about a song from The O'Jays, "For The Love Of Money"). Thanks for all the good entertainments, it's a lot of time, work, implication... Peace

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you!

[@nicktoth3994]

I have full tilt swung straight from basic bro to niche snob seemingly over night all from taking a nose dive into an Amouage discovery set. That is where I'm at in my fragrance journey lol

[@stayfreshproductions]

🤣🤣🤣

[@valzalel5203]

Got hit by the Amouage 'Waves" lol

[@uncouthliyouth4486]

Eau Electrique has the same cheap coumerin feel that the whole Code line has except with a cool apple/bergamot sparkling opening. It is really nice in the air, that code DNA just wears on you though(makes me sick personally). Glad to have traded mine for Bleu Electrique as it has just enough of Eau in it.

[@vladimirart758]

Eau electrique….my favorite la nuit flanker 😅. Greetings from Macedonia 🇲🇰

[@robpbliss]

The blind sniffing and not knowing the reason for the video is a really good concept. I'm glad im not too basic or basic smelling;) most days anyway. 😌 great video you two

[@stayfreshproductions]

Haha! Thank you Rob! You’re not basic!

[@alwaysbeclosing5797]

Great video idea. Time well-spent hanging out, and enjoying the different ways we all can appreciate our expression of various scents. And goes without saying, you both are real sweethearts together. Keep a good thing going 🙂

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you so much!!

[@jeromeparson6210]

I don't know i guess I'm basic I rocked Armani code eau de parfum over this past weekend pulled in four compliments from 20 minutes after spraying on until the 6th hour i pulled the 4th one and none of that hey that smell good generic stuff but some "woooowwwwww you smell really nice" "OMG what are you wearing i cant even think straight you smell so good" ill take it lol. I get what you're getting at though and I'm glad to see PDM fragrance on here as I been saying forever their scents are overrated IMO

[@stayfreshproductions]

Do your thing bro!

[@aedrake1977]

Another original idea! I loved this video. Entertaining as always (via Grace and chemistry you two share). Had me intrigued throughout the entire video. Cuddos!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks Aaron!

[@davidbelt5034]

Hey Justin if you're not going to wear your Allure Homme Sport can I have your bottle?😂😂 great video btw love getting Grace's opinion

[@stayfreshproductions]

Lol

[@Nimzzeee]

Great concept for a video that resonates with niche fragrance lovers that are further along in their fragrance journey. Great insight for the newbies to the world like myself. A few thoughts echoed by a gent called Aaron Terence Hughes who joined your friend Chris on the Frag-mental channel in a series called "perfumer rates..." Highly advise you watch - "perfumer rates my favourite fragrances" on that channel in fact watch all his guest appearances with Chris, very interesting guy that can't stand the lack of originality in the industry as it stands now but as Grace said in her satirical voice "it's all about the money"

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you! I've seen that series from Chris.

[@deonhill9151]

We have been graced by Grace... As always I enjoy the duos.. Great takes on these fragrances.. y'all keep em coming "THUMBS UP"🥊🔔

[@houseadams4841]

I have to say… I was impressed with Grace and her note / accord descriptions..

[@Tony-uv1hd]

Exactly Justin if they go cheaper on the notes to save money and make it weaker then why are they going back to the same notes they had previously on a Supposedly new fragrance… WTF!!! They could still make money on the old one if they keep it the same

[@erichudson3608]

Louis Vuitton Li'mmensite is a nice ass fragrance. That's one of my favorites in my stable.

[@travisn346]

Man if Louis Vuitton is for "basic bros" most of us are even worse than basic lol.

[@paulaner37]

Very enjoyable video. Just discovered you and I very much appreciate your calmness and directness, very refreshing (no pun intended)!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you David!

[@rafam7173]

Nice video Justin the funny thing you kind of scrambled her brain with some of the good but basic scent, I would like to know what kind of tester strips you used they look very good tester strips I would love to buy some

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Rafa. The tester strips were gifted to me by an Italian fragrance brand called Pantheon aroma. I’m not sure if they are for sale.

[@ImagicaFantasia]

Heya Buddy.. 😊👋🏻 Nice video’s.. Grace is back again.. 😍 I’m wearing Babylon from the House Of Penhaligon’s.. Can’t wait to get Triumph Of Baccus by Argos next.. 🥰

[@stayfreshproductions]

Nice!!

[@ImagicaFantasia]

@@stayfreshproductions 😉👍🏻

[@gennarodedonato3504]

It would be appropriate to include the scents mentioned in the video in the description.

[@stayfreshproductions]

…they are there. Did you check? 😉

[@gennarodedonato3504]

@@stayfreshproductions 😁

[@adisakapichai5512]

acqua di gio profumo never let u dull bro. everyone should have this one.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Lol.

[@ericneal8582]

Why does EVERY major city in America have a bro-bar called Excalibur?! Another great video!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Lol for real!

[@romzen]

It is so crazy how I liked Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme 4 months ago and loved Edition Blanche and now they are super boring to me.

[@LuisGonzalez-ui7ow]

I love this video I’ve held the same opinions about these fragrances for a long time I felt kind of crazy every time I smell these I’m like it’s nothing special it’s like nice high-quality soapy clean but still nothing special, nothing that makes me go wow.

[@Blackrain7920]

Chanel Allure Homme Eau Exstreme is the bomb 💣 something wrong yall nose

[@lettuce1305]

He already said just because a fragrance makes it to the list doesn't mean it's not good and you have to consider his position as someone who's tried hundreds of fragrances both designer and niche.

[@Blackrain7920]

@@lettuce1305 R u a cheerleader

[@stayfreshproductions]

lol

[@Blackrain7920]

@@stayfreshproductions lmao

[@ZachDowney]

I need a woman who looks at me like Grace looks at you!

[@MrDanielWP]

I LOVE this video. The subject matter is something I harp on. And, I totally agree with the fragrance selections, except YSL la nuit d'lomme eau eletrique

[@Mandalloyrian]

Glad you took the constructive comments in stride. Solid video. Appreciate it!

[@Magnificent_Mr_MAS]

First off, I love the content and I appreciate your insight! With that out of the way I don’t know if I should be offended that a good majority of the fragrances in my beginning collection are on your “Basic Bro” list! 😅 🤣

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you! No worries at all--all that matters is that you LOVE the fragrances you have!

[@Snacts]

Idk if you’ve reviewed it before since I’m a newer subscriber and found your channel recently but whenever you do another affordable fragrances you should try out Swiss Arabian shagaf oud. Awesome video as always

[@stayfreshproductions]

I need to review it!

[@edwinp.]

Well I only have AHSEE out of these now, I haven’t wore it in a while and something on the dry down I don’t enjoy much on me but it’s a compliment getter. It smells great in the air to others! ADGP not a fan, had it and eventually gave it to a friend.

[@0ct8gon]

You guys have the most wonderful chemistry.* Edit I used to wear ed hardy in university. I have it just to spray and remind me of then. So scentamental 😄 no pun intended.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you! It does smell nice!

[@StrongCaramel]

I thought I was alone in wearing certain fragrances and then getting tired or bored of them within a couple hours regardless of the positive feedback 😆. I attribute it to maturity and to how bougie our noses became after getting into higher quality niche fragrances but I could be wrong… but I’m not 🤣🤣

[@stayfreshproductions]

You're not alone!

[@BlueMonkeySky]

Lovely couple, classy, elegant and down-to-earth. Your voices are soothing and project so much calm. Besides, the way you look at each other reflects so much love. ☺️❤️ You're (both) lucky. ✔️❤️👍🏻 God bless you. Loved this! ✔️👍🏻🌹⭐

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@wayneharris2299]

Ah, Mr Copeland, A 100 years from now when they are debating the truly great perfume influencers of the 21st Century, you will be at the top as the most trusted. Who else was so balanced as to present Hearts & Daggers with as much consideration as Percival? (And come on, that Ed Hardy bottle would inspire more jazz than Baccarat crystal.) Yes, I’m smiling, but I honor your your lack of prejudice. In, I think, more than just perfumes.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Wayne!! That’s hilarious. Thank you!

[@tumbleweed2727]

bet you got worried when Grace said brass and soul for the first one 🤦‍♂️

[@stayfreshproductions]

Lol not at all!

[@edwardbrock3807]

Such a scientist! Love this approach

[@CoolKid-mg9bo]

What do you think about initio side effect? Purchased it couple months ago imo kinda overrated still searching for a signature cologne.

[@stayfreshproductions]

It's a nice one!

[@soldanovht]

Just what we need in this crazy world,another bro.

[@ernestj3081]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 Happy New years Grace 🌟💖🌟

[@emancebo13]

I’m here cause of these three words: A BASIC BRO

[@TheDougGonda]

Grace is awesome!! Happy Holidays my brother!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks brother! Likewise!

[@SweetCosyBourbon]

I wore Percival today

[@MGBlast666]

Grace is back

[@CLEDUSSNOW3000]

Great video playa! You and the lovely Grace work great together.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you so much!

[@TonytheTyga]

Loved this one guys! Been wanting to check out Coach Platinum and even moreso now #basicbro

[@cambanks3287]

What kind of test strips were those ? I don’t really know what he is saying

[@stayfreshproductions]

What do you mean?

[@cambanks3287]

The brand name or where i could purchase them? I couldn’t really understand the name

[@stayfreshproductions]

@@cambanks3287 oh, I’m assuming you mean Pantheon Roma. The black ones? I’m not sure if they are for sale. They were sent to me as a gift.

[@cambanks3287]

Thanks for the info man

[@IfYouKnowYouKnow.]

ADG Profumo. I'm basic and proud😂

[@Beo2wolf]

Great video! I've missed Grace.

[@therazorscooterkings]

Awesome video! There are so many fragrances you could’ve included here

[@stayfreshproductions]

Too man! Thanks Evan!

[@initdialog]

Nice rant about the brands ripping people off. Basic bro high five.

[@jcbewell]

“I’m happy to say it’s not brass n soul” 😂

[@InscentiveAdvice]

Grace ur hair look amazing! Yo Justin heads up I may be buying ur Osmanthus Toboggan off u in the future so better get your use out if it now! Haha.

[@mikekirby2085]

Life must be good to get upset at a subjective scent rating. I have to save my outrage for why im broke. Love this video theme , Grace rates fragrances with an invisible blindfold.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Lol seriously

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you! You too!

[@michaelbullock8011]

You welcome keep up the good work and thank you very much

[@fotogenic_creations]

Great vid as usual Justin. Have to agree with Grace. They are nice choices but easily forgettable. Not bad at all though 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks Luis!

[@AJ........]

Carbon smell like soap? Dam bro...and yes, I've had people ask what it is and write it down so they can buy it...not everyone's a frag snob man....in reality most people have no idea about frags like the community and they just know what smells appealing

[@stayfreshproductions]

No need to get upset at anyone else's opinion bro! I'm glad it works for you. Don't let anyone stop you from doing you.

[@AJ........]

@@stayfreshproductions not really upset. I do enjoy your channel and watch many of your vids despite not seeing one for a bit, but if I'm keeping it 100, I was picking up kind of a judgemental elitist type vibe this video. I'm just saying this for constructive criticism if you choose to take it. Maybe your target audience is a rich crowd who wouldn't dare own frags like heards and daggers or carbon but the vast majority of people aren't like that. From what I can tell most people just wanna smell good, and the public in general can't tell the difference anyways so it doesn't help most people to spend $500 on a frag

[@stayfreshproductions]

@@AJ........ I can’t control what you take or don’t take from my videos. That is up to you. All I can say is that I have over a hundred designer fragrances in my collection, many of which I enjoy wearing. But after years of sniffing countless fragrances, my taste is naturally in things more interesting and unique. I always make that clear. Doesn’t mean that the “basics” aren’t worth mentioning. Interesting and unique doesn’t have to mean spending $500 by the way. I try to talk about unique designer fragrances often. Either way, wear what moves you. If you just wanna smell good, I don’t see anything wrong with that. Thank you for your support. 🙏🏾

[@terrancemaloney29]

We love Grace ❤️

[@stayfreshproductions]

Me too!

[@cengizgokce81]

What's the difference between eau electric Vs blue electric?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Bleu Electrique is more like the original La Nuit, while Eau Electrique is more like Versace Eros

[@cengizgokce81]

@@stayfreshproductions thank you ma man. Myself couldn't really tell. They smell different but still just not enough experienced like you do. I will definitely go for the blue electric. Loving the channel and your work Justin. Keep it up 👍🏻🔥

[@tobiasdye7007]

I have a basic bro that tried to educate me on scents with Dior Sauvage saying the scent he was going to show me is going to change my life. Lol.

[@slumped9677]

Remember the average person likes fresh clean scents. Don’t get wrapped up in the fragrance community. Girls love sauvage DNA.

[@jodee8831]

Grace's nose is really developing... but I love JV Vintage ♥ 😶

[@alexandrarust4045]

Love me some basic crowd pleasers!!!

[@AJ........]

Yo, code edp is really good bro

[@stayfreshproductions]

It smells good.

[@detuanadams1499]

Can we get a video of fragrances that will separate us from the basic bros??

[@stayfreshproductions]

Hey Detuan. Most of my other videos have fragrances like that. Any video I’ve made that talks about standing out should have some unique picks.

[@hamishmaude390]

Amusing how people use ‘mass-appealing’ almost as a con… everyone will like this… such a bad thing

[@jeromeparson6210]

Man I say the samething everytime I watch these videos. If I made something I definitely would want it "mass appealing" and im sure every house would want their scents "mass appealing"

[@stayfreshproductions]

It ain't a bad thing.

[@danielkocur7241]

I still love amari code

[@pii-ali3673]

Even Aventus and Layton makes me a basic bro 😂 Not wearing it anymore

[@stayfreshproductions]

I don't really wear it either!

[@pii-ali3673]

@@stayfreshproductions Sometimes, I do the opposite. I go to the fragrance shop and ask them what's the worst selling fragrance and than I will test them. Finding a good one makes me unique! The worst thing for me is to buy fragrances, which are popular and everybody wears it. I don't wear them. I stopped wearing Designers, when I go out. Every day counts for me and I don't waste them with cheap quality or to famous ones. And I would never follow a women's taste, I'm the man who takes over the situation and represent what I like. I set the trend. That's what women's love. I wear what I want to wear (for my soul). Someone who needs help finding a good fragrance and don't make his own fragrance journey is lost anyway. Also testing 10 Parfums on a paper strip and asking a women what's good is not the right judge. A man must wear it (on skin) to the right situation, than they can judge. Women's have so many different tastes. There will be never the One fragrance 😊

[@deqota]

Was up #Just great video today

[@troyyoung8722]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 Great video man. Way to switch up the content.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks Troy!

[@hamishmaude390]

Pear in a martini??

[@TradeMarcmultimedia]

Justin my man, I posted something about Chanel allure homme and upgrading that to Percival on the gram under fragrance photos.. now you have classified them as basic bro scents 🥲🤣 ok fine so gimme some direction on a suitable replacement my guy, I must attain complex bro status. Thank you and may you be blessed with the jazz of a million brass instrument solos 🙏 may miles Davis visit your dreams and share a delicious Beveridge with you

[@stayfreshproductions]

Hahaha you’re good bro! Wear what moves you! If you’re looking for other options, check out my “Overhyped” series

[@Bigshoots86]

I feel like this guy could easily play the next Patrick Bateman in American psycho 2

[@stayfreshproductions]

…well that’s a first.

[@TheRealLeeM]

One of these days we are going to find out Grace is a perfumer and we've all been duped.

[@edwardbrock3807]

Lmfaooo... what.. are.. you.. doing 🤣🤣🤣

[@stayfreshproductions]

🤷🏾‍♂️

[@brandonerick]

Some of my favs. 😭😭 Lol have mercy Justin 🙏

[@stayfreshproductions]

Haha wear what you love!

[@brandonerick]

@@stayfreshproductions Always appreciate your humble but charismatic approach my guy! Keep up the good work!