just for the record, TF Noir in the video is EDP - EDT version has a white/transparent bottle
@TheFragranceApprentice5 жыл бұрын
This is completely my mistake, I was thinking of Tom Ford Noir Extreme. Thanks you! 🙏
@warever375 жыл бұрын
@@TheFragranceApprentice so is the one on your list Noir EDP or Noir Extreme?
@TheFragranceApprentice5 жыл бұрын
@@warever37 Noir EDP. :)
@louiscaeiroramos80514 жыл бұрын
And furthermore a totally inferior Habit Rouge Clone.
@SUBIESAMURAI074 жыл бұрын
He’s lying bro 😂
@luciferro20025 жыл бұрын
you're a legend mate, I'm so happy you're so active lately.
@IYHuckleberry5 жыл бұрын
Love that someone with your range of knowledge and experience with fragrances isn't afraid to put Tommy in this list. It's a classic that I can't imagine anyone not liking.
@ricardojmestre5 жыл бұрын
Me too! No niche snobbery 👍🏼
@jimmymcwatters41825 жыл бұрын
So I notice you're more into sweet fragrances and rightfully so if you're from Scotland. I live in Costa Rica so the weather here is a little warmer so I'm into fresh fragrances. My top 10 designer fragrances are: 1. Bvlgari Aqva Amara 2. Prada L'homme (mainly office wear) 3. Versace Dylan blue 4. Guerlain L'homme Ideal Cologne 5. Dunhill Icon (mainly office wear) 6. Acqua Di Gio Profumo (mainly evening wear) 7. John Varvatos Artisan Pure 8. Issey Miyake L'eau D'issey Pour Homme 9. D&G Light blue intense 10. Mont Blanc Individuel Great vid man! 😉
@pmrp125 жыл бұрын
Dior Homme is a masterpiece of contrasts-light/dark, bitter/sweet, masculine/feminine. Probably my number one, most me, fall in love every single time fragrance. So glad to hear someone else share the passion so strongly for it.
@victorrubio95685 жыл бұрын
Well put
@realitycomplexitygoo5 жыл бұрын
George I appreciate you sharing your personal gems. You seem often swayed by sentimentality, moved by memories, and it all ultimately just reflects why fragrances are so near and dear to us (it’s emotional stuff). More than just a tool for a job, they’re time stamps we all uniquely identify with. That’s the fun in it. It’s videos like these that justify the love for this beautiful passion. Thanks for sharing.
@ricardojmestre5 жыл бұрын
Very well put, Jamal. 👍🏼
@realitycomplexitygoo5 жыл бұрын
Ricardo Mestre Thanks Ricardo ... I hope you are enjoying your fragrance journey 👍
@ricardojmestre5 жыл бұрын
@@realitycomplexitygoo I am loving it. I have a terrible memory in general, but my olfactory memory is great. Fragances have allowed me to reach out those memories that would have been lost in a haze otherwise. That's why this video and your comment resonated so strongly in me. Have a great day 😊
@realitycomplexitygoo5 жыл бұрын
@@ricardojmestre Hi Ricardo. Touche! I also suffer from memory issues. Isn't that wonderful that fragrance and memory are so powerfully linked? That one can haunt the other. I'm grateful for that.
@FRAGMENTAL5 жыл бұрын
Solid list bro. So jeal you have Ultra Zest!
@louiscaeiroramos80514 жыл бұрын
I know one perfect fragrance: Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme. Maybe the only one. Most versatile, all year round and beastmode.
@spawnboi05 жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree with number 5! I’ll always always always love and keep Tommy as one of my fragrances. It does something magical for my nose every time I smell it and brings back memories!
@IrregularTangent3 жыл бұрын
You are fragrance asmr master lol..been loving your list and the background so calming..keep it up mate
@MiamiSammy Жыл бұрын
Would love to see an update to this list. I know it’s “basic” compared to what you normally do but I love seeing it as a snap shot of where people are at in their fragrance journey
@UnknownChap5 жыл бұрын
It would wreck my head to do these challenges, you're a better man than me 😂 I remember the last time that I counted how many I own and I was shocked . That collection sure does build up.
@fanpandatastic5 жыл бұрын
Completely drawn to your passion of fragrances and it caused me to go revisit my whole collection and smell and really think about them and the memories I've had with them. Thank you, subscribed
@jamespawelek-lacey17783 жыл бұрын
I tried AHS the other day for the first time in the heat of (British) summer. My oh my what a heavenly scent! I’ve had a sample of Eau Extreme for a while now which I’ve always liked but not enough to buy. But I honestly think I prefer AHS. Eau Extreme is the sweetened up version that’s trying to be even more versatile but honestly AHS is versatile enough and it just makes me happy smelling it, like a ray of sunshine! Fresh, citrusy, creamy, masculine.
@MarkDaddy2575 жыл бұрын
Love the list. Love the background and lighting chosen for this video. Nicely done, George! So fantastic!
@sirdavid86625 жыл бұрын
Great video. There's something about you that reminds me of the actor Andy Nyman. I guess it's your passion, straight-talking, and authenticity.
@chrisdodd91215 жыл бұрын
Pure malt I couldn't live without, so christmassy , cant wait to get wearing that again.... great video.
@hollybronwyn81765 жыл бұрын
Love your passion for this , yes, exquisite art form. This sensory thing we enjoy just takes hold of some of us and will *not* let go!. Yep, I share the love and have done for four decades & counting.
@WSF1765 жыл бұрын
I love you even more for Tommy making the list. I wish I had boxes of the vintage formula. The newer version isn’t as good and doesn’t conjure the same memories as before. It was a big part of my life for 4 years as it’s all I wore.
@iangascoyne42742 жыл бұрын
Fragrances choose YOU… I love that . I can see your passion too . I’m like that too . Some frags make me emotional . Armani pour homme because it’s is just beautiful, and elegant and simple . And you just go .. YES , this is mine . Haven’t tried Dior yet … dunno . Lipstick 💄.. really ? There’s a bunch of surprises in there too - Tommy man, Rochas man, great . Love that too . Nice one . Peace ☮️. 🏴
@robertpatterson31084 жыл бұрын
Very Harry Potter of you, the wand(fragrance) chooses the wizard(wearer). Love your work. Keep it up and stay safe
@budders4443 жыл бұрын
George, genuinely can't stop watching your videos. I'm so chuffed with your success on here - it was inevitable really! I'd love to get back in touch. Lots of love from an old mate x
@le_Lilyon5 жыл бұрын
I knew Chanel Allure Homme Sport would be no. 1. 😁
@aliabbasi55375 жыл бұрын
Deserves to be there. Such a great fragrance
@randazza5 жыл бұрын
Allure Sport always reminded me of lemon meringue pie.
@Winnerslay15 жыл бұрын
I love your taste and your approach to fragrances (the emotional aspect, some fragrances chosing you rather than the opposite, etc).. Keep up the good work!
@jackmahon21002 жыл бұрын
George!!! First off you’re the greatest to ever do this FragComm game. Second, idk if you’ll see this on such a non-recent video but I was never a fan of Allure Homme Sport on my first try, but I just sprayed a sample on and I really like it now. There’s this super airy, oxygenated, “hot sunny air” quality in the heart that is cool but that I can’t decide if I dig or not. The mandarin is really splendid now that I’m trying it again. Personally there’s other designer freshies that I think I like better, but it’s so awesome smelling along as you talk about it. Ur the mf GOAT!!!
@loganwarren59623 жыл бұрын
Prada Amber Pour Homme is so slept on! I just got a sample and ran across this video! It's sort of the "other" Prada Lhomme. Prada Lhomme smells like a sweet soap, Prada Amber smells like hotel soap, clean, clean, clean.
@jessedominguez5435 жыл бұрын
As a Southern Californian I love your no. 1. All else is rubbish!! Always enjoy your videos pal. 🍻
@justaddlight5 жыл бұрын
Very impressed with your 10 George. Four of them would be on my own list. For the curious, there's a clone of TF Noir edp minus the civet, clary sage and caraway called Monsieur Le Prince on Fire by Marina de Bourbon. Bottle has a cool fade, but the scent is slightly heavier on the leather. Very inexpensive alternative. Love the idea that fragrances choose us btw. Very possible that we connect with the emotional energy we harbour for them in the future-present - as if part of us already knows how much they're going to mean to us. Never know. Cheers for a great video!
@cowboycrunchies5 жыл бұрын
George, great intro! A good point you make! Got back in the frag game in a big way these last few years and when look at my collection at least once a week I’m asking myself is it worth it? Hell yes!!
@scentedsnowdrops5 жыл бұрын
This video the passion the love the feelings would explain to anyone who doesn't get this world why we all get so addicted, why wherever you are on the journey we are always still at the beginning. Great list too I love the older random choices its an honest list and why if we all did a top 10 there would be one or two the same but ultimately would all be unique
@TrephineArtist5 жыл бұрын
Tommy! I love that stuff, so uplifting and just timeless. Great video, cheers.
@jeremyhinze88375 жыл бұрын
Dior homme is literally one of the classiest things you will ever smell and is definitely my favorite from the line and I have them all 🤣🤣😒 its just more wearable/versatile then the others and a more complete composition than the rest of the line.
@TheFragranceApprentice5 жыл бұрын
No Doubt!
@jeremyhinze88375 жыл бұрын
@@TheFragranceApprentice Stefani Gwen 😒
@YorkshireTraveller5 жыл бұрын
Love that Tommy made the list. Great day time frag that is highly underrated.
@smallworld7074 жыл бұрын
Allure Homme Sport is a true gem!
@neilpearson83523 жыл бұрын
Great to see you put a “starter fragrance” in there by including Tommy. Had it in my late teens and was surprised and it’s quality bearing in mind how inexpensive it was
@mister.h615 жыл бұрын
Bro when the zoom starts taking hold, I pay f**king attention!
@mister.h615 жыл бұрын
Also the Dior Homme spiel was pretty real. I get it too.
@madgamer5745 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! You have an amazing passion for fragrance and it makes me want to dive into this hobby even deeper.
@mikek2363 жыл бұрын
I just yesterday blind bid and got a bottle of pure malt on eBay for 63 usd, I couldn’t believe no one else bid on it but I’ll take it .. I hope the hype is real on this one
@KingMetta5 жыл бұрын
In reference to my comment on the Jeremy video, I have been a loyal subscriber for a long time. You produce good content when you want to. At one point in time, you were my favorite reviewer. I just got sick of people using Jeremy drama to try and get views/subs. And then a group of reviewers got together on streams just to make fun of him. I've already stated that I'm not a huge fan of jeremy, but seeing someone who I've enjoyed watching for years, making videos where they are making fun of another person, is classless regardless of how cocky the person is. And you aren't the only one who is guilty of doing that. I've unsubscribed from about 6 reviewers who hopped on that train. I will say that you're the only one that I've stayed subscribed to with hopes that you'd eventually stop throwing jabs at Jeremy in your videos and start focusing on the fragrance being discussed. That's what set me off on that video. You were putting out great content, gaining subs rapidly, and then threw up another Jeremy video out of no where. It's just like, I thought we were passed this. It was an unfunny joke that the community has carried on too long. Even if it was comedically appealing, it was still carried on too long. I'm hoping none of that was taken personal and you just use what I said to produce the quality content you are capable of. You're passionate about the hobby and are talented at video production. You don't need drama videos to grow your channel. Looking forward to the rest of this season
@TheFragranceApprentice5 жыл бұрын
Me and Jeremy are fine. Jeremy literally released a video reacting to my content today.Any issues we had have passed. Good to have you back.
@brianwade94745 жыл бұрын
Great list. Especially considering the difficult task of narrowing it down to just 10.
@Ostraava3 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the Outro Song? Also, I just picked up Pure Malt when I saw your review on it and I'm glad I bought it. Such a great fragrance. One of the few 10/10s in my lineup
@christopheclaus85055 жыл бұрын
finaly somebody gives tommy by tommy hilfiger props love this scent reminds me also of good times still have it great underrated scent
@ricardojmestre5 жыл бұрын
Love it too
@TheOlzee4 жыл бұрын
Does it last though?
@pereiraplaza2223 жыл бұрын
@@TheOlzee Yeah it's been around since 1995 (when the The Fragrance Apprentice was in high school), so yeah it lasts.
@western-oud18985 жыл бұрын
Great list George but a fragrance that would make my all time ten list which probably wouldn't have in the past would be Chanel Edition blanche...totally agree with you about the Tommy Hilfiger 👍
@HenryPerez_royal_hp4 жыл бұрын
Tom ford Noir, man where do i start? That bottle itself tells you EVERYTHING you need to know about the curious liquid within - it is mysterious, chic, romantic, mature (not old!) something from long ago and yet modern all the same, dark, sexy magic juice! Not your average, run-of-the-mill smells-like-every-damn-thing at sephora type fragrance! Many people swear by it's more....ahem, "younger' brother Noir extreme, but that just makes me happier since i know there will be more original Noir left for me, oh and for George too, of course! :)
@bobbybox39685 жыл бұрын
Great video mate, love the content of all your recent reviews. Keep them coming George. Kind regards from Bonnie Scotland 🏴
@LEADCHANTEUR4 жыл бұрын
Dude! I truly appreciate your passion for fragrances. I can relate 😄
@przemyslawskoczylas51833 жыл бұрын
Well, in fairness, it was easy to guess the no 1 after seeing previous 9. That Tommy was a biggest surprise.
@forestioso3 жыл бұрын
Dude tommy for men was my first love w/ frags. It don’t last long but it’s such a great smell
@BabyCarT00N4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this extraordinary top ten mate. Mine right now are , herod by pdm Our wood by Tom Ford Tobacco vanille by TM Millesime imperial by creed Royal oud by Creed Jubilation 25 BY Amouage And the one and only la nuit d'lhomme . Even with the new refirmulation, its my sotn. Cheers from Iraq & much love and respect.
@dzdz7735 жыл бұрын
you latest videos are the best thing in youtube right now
@TheFragranceApprentice5 жыл бұрын
Mate, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this.
@IYHuckleberry5 жыл бұрын
I agree wholeheartedly! His enthusiasm is infectious and his charisma jumps through my phone in the recent vids.
@captainscentsible18114 жыл бұрын
I got dior sport 2013 and it smells great.like sitting on a cloud in heaven.while eating limes and having beautiful girls around you
@carlos002nz3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting to follow your impressions, George. My recognition
@robwhiff34115 жыл бұрын
Love it men 👍🏼 fantastic choices ... it’s like you read my mind when you spoke about pure malt being that is so dear to my heart is the scent that brings joy to me in winter months 🙂..
@dougdreyer15185 жыл бұрын
Great list all great fragrances....the way you spoke about Ultra Zest got me thinking about a fragrance I love that I can't get the original formulation anymore...one that I've always really loved was Dirty English...seems to be a love it or hate it type of fragrance.....I happen to love it...It was gifted originally to me and got many compliments.....I'm down to my last 1/4 bottle and using it sparingly....lol
@MrBoddy722 жыл бұрын
Tom Ford Noir has the staying power of water. Smells great but like the film it’s gone in 60 seconds.
@Stifmeister15 жыл бұрын
Great list! 👌 Tommy would definitely be on my top 10 too, true classic
@ScentitarFragrance5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job my friend ! I hope that you got some new friends and subs. You are doing well
@IvanaFragranceVoyage15 жыл бұрын
Very nice top 10 designers selection!
@ricardojmestre5 жыл бұрын
And I agree, it's so hard to choose just 10
@thebigo77creeker5 жыл бұрын
Love this list love this video production as well! Thanks brother!!!!
@sklim20095 жыл бұрын
Felt like you conveyed, that logically you can find no fault in allure homme sport, but as far as personal emotional attatchment dior homme takes the cake. Perhaps second no none in your heart.
@mrtnphotographs3743 жыл бұрын
i have all but 2 from your list,the one that i wont ever buy is Dior Homme ,the cheap lipstick smell makes me get a headache.i agree with the rest thou
@mamohookah59445 жыл бұрын
Allure homme sport Dna is the best but I prefer the extreme
@klajdceka54735 жыл бұрын
Facts ☝️☝️☝️
@WhatHappenedFFS3 жыл бұрын
Re Dior Homme, I assume you're referring to the 2011 or older version, a everything else since seems to be a totally different frag? I'd rather not be hunting around for stuff on eBay, but if you do mean the older iteration then at least I can ignore the new variants. Cheers & a happy new year!
@shajiwahab5 жыл бұрын
Right on the money George. Great list. 👌
@100zz1005 жыл бұрын
What a great list,another banging video george,👍👍
@laurisuurmaa27523 жыл бұрын
I prefer Mugler´s Pure Tonka to Rochas Man, have tried them both. Smell is bit better, as well as performance.
@StefanFragrance5 жыл бұрын
🍪"Cookie Dough Effect" 😮👍
@razscott5 жыл бұрын
Love some of those, I keep meaning to get bottled oud. You’re DH is my DHI. Love the passion man, thank you for the video!
@cdnim23585 жыл бұрын
Great list! You can probably guess from my username what garners me the most compliments. However, the fragrance that suits me much better is the gorgeous Dior Homme Eau!
@chiang828johnb8285 жыл бұрын
love ur attitude , enjoy tks , just be ur self
@fnaticmedia5 жыл бұрын
this tag would help to an average joe to have atlist 10 fragrances within designers realm since its affordable 🤷🏻♂️ thanks for sharing your thoughts 👍🏼
@KWMonty5 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday!
@MyaboSores5 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, i have 6 of them and I will buy 2 more when I find a great deal on them. You have pretty good taste :P
@MrVikingdane5 жыл бұрын
Quick question .. you not a Marley fan ?!
@Dieggo.v5 жыл бұрын
Alot would consider that niche
@SalemAlketbi5 жыл бұрын
14:32 When you see your crush passing by and you want to talk to her but don't know how and what to say
@roderickhanlon89395 жыл бұрын
Awesome video brother!🍻
@Comfortinscents5 жыл бұрын
Great video and so true just like in Harry Potter sometimes the wand chooses you😆
@fordmanfisher5 жыл бұрын
Great channel. Great reviews. Keep it up.
@M_Ladd4 жыл бұрын
For you it should have definitely been easy! Five Hugo Boss and Five Nautica! Easy enough!
@stigstingray22565 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your list, reminded me of Lex at the Prada Amber fingerprints. A bit of Scottish coming out there ha. While I'm on about Scottish, which I am, I also love Pure Malt. Is the Mugler branded pure malt just as good as the origional Thierry Mugler version. I'd be interested to know if the performance is still on par?
@iangascoyne42742 жыл бұрын
Love your reactions .. that’s what it’s all about - isn’t it .. greetings 🏴 from Galloway (Brigg o Dee) .. I’m English . Ha ! - gone an spoiled it all now 🤓😬 they love us really . as long as we don’t mention it too much . 🇵🇲🇲🇻🇰🇮🇧🇹🇦🇬🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏴☠️🚩🏁. ciao x
@datraucous33515 жыл бұрын
A man that burns candles in broad daylight collects hand lotions as well. 😂
@fragrantjock7694 жыл бұрын
Good review , great personality , dont agree with number one its good but not great , have a good weekend .
@rufio8135 жыл бұрын
Great taste bro i trust your nose. Awesome content these days keep up the good work.
@Benjimikey5 жыл бұрын
Tom ford noir EDT is a frosted clear bottle the EDP is what you displayed
@TheFragranceApprentice5 жыл бұрын
You are indeed correct, I was thinking of Noir Extreme!
@TheFragranceDecantBoutique5 жыл бұрын
Always great choices!
@gabrieltatschtorres48285 жыл бұрын
What you think is the best chocolate fragrance in the designer realm? Great vid, by the way
@TheTreeWhereWeSatOnce5 жыл бұрын
Respect. Though i only like number 1 and 2 from the list
@captainblimp41335 жыл бұрын
A*men Ultimate is on its way completely light blue bottle.
@yuma4205 жыл бұрын
Not even one Guerlain made the list, but two Mugler's?!?!? SMH.
@TheFragranceApprentice5 жыл бұрын
They have all been reformulated to absolute death.
@vishaldayalpanta32225 жыл бұрын
I hate it but u r right 😢
@joecool97395 жыл бұрын
@@wo2508 Put those in *your* list and fuck off trying to change *someone* *elses* list.
@TheFragranceApprentice5 жыл бұрын
André I. Erm. If you’re thinking about ending your life because of a Fragrance selection on a KZbin video, perhaps you should seek immediate psychiatric help. Also, no offence those picks are lovely but it’s not 1995 any more and I’m 26 not 45. And boy my imagination must be really vivid because I can remember the Guerlain rep at my House of Fraser admitting they were new reforms. Also I have a vintage LIDGE and new LIDGE, they are different. Guerlain is great but they have been reformed and no amount of denial will change it. These are my picks and that’s the bottom line, sorry you don’t agree.
@TheFragranceApprentice5 жыл бұрын
@@wo2508 Hey Bro, I do love me some older Scents, no doubt. I love the classics also but they just are not relevant to me at this time. You might enjoy my Niche list more as I can really appreciate the avante guard and mature appeal more in that list. LIDGE was my Fav. I was quite heart broken when the difference happened. I can tell the difference, less darker, less cacoa but I can live with the new Juice maybe not that new bottles though as the old bottle was beautiful and classic. Although we may disagree, damn you are one passionate son of a gun! I LOVE IT. For that, you have my full respect friend and hell maybe I should revisit those classics? Thanks for watching! George
@DeflatingAtheism3 жыл бұрын
You may find yourself with a collection of 200 fragrances, and you may ask yourself, _“My God! What have I done?”_
@harveytrevino22575 жыл бұрын
I need each one of these in my life. 1: Hugo Boss The Scent Absolute 2: Mugler Alien Man 3: Prada Luna Rossa Black 4: Azzaro Wanted 5: Banana Republic Neroli Woods 6: Bvlgari Man in Black Essence 7: Bvlgari Aqva Atlantiqve 8: Calvin Klein Euphoria Amber Gold 9: Paco Rabanne Invictus Intense 10: Guerlain Vetiver
@joecool97395 жыл бұрын
Please release a version of this video without the background music. ASMR vibes.
@matthewwilliams86065 жыл бұрын
One question my friend: What is your most complimented green fragrance by women ? Looking for something that's not dark, but lasts Thanks again for a fantastic video 👍
@balac1ster3 жыл бұрын
Maybe Encre Noir Sport , but try it out before buy but for the price , quality is of the roof . Smell is somewhat dirty I would say like hard base for someone who likes freshness of aquatic scent but not the one that transport you to the sea but rather to the woods, a magic one with grapefruit tree by the green cold lake . Don't let it Noir in the name fool you , vetiver in composition is more on the bright side , also more biter feeling than sweet or citrus so unique factor also there . It is not offensive , projects like crazy first 2 hours , for the rest of the time moderate projection , skin scent after 7 hours , very good dry down also .
@shomon65545 жыл бұрын
Great happy AHS is #1. I have a 300ml size. Better than eau extreme.
@leebrown72335 жыл бұрын
Great video, keep up the great work
@69HESH5 жыл бұрын
I think that I am going to have to blind buy a few of these especially UOMO by SF. Cheers George 👍
@nosphy5 жыл бұрын
I love your opinion about Dior homme, the part that you said that it works with your personality, i feel the same with chanel Platinum egoiste, it s part of me. But Night outs dinners, when i want to feel special and sophisticated i ware Dior homme or chanel egoiste
@jaydougie5 жыл бұрын
No need to watch, I'll predict your top three: 3. Dior Sauvage EDT 2. Dior Sauvage EDP 1. Dior Sauvage Parfum Nailed it.