At $20, Mont Blanc Individuel is a great “no-risk” high reward fragrance. It just smells good. It’s very “people friendly”...not weird, not unusual, not niche’, just pleasant and inviting.
@Helvanic6 жыл бұрын
Dude, every single one of your intros are genius. And your explanations are really good too !
@markknowledge47756 жыл бұрын
I'm confused monteblanc was released first but why are people comparing santel to it. in other words Creed smells like monteblanc...
@GaeasBlessing5 жыл бұрын
I think Mark's point is that people erroneously consider Individuel to be a knockoff of Original Santal when the opposite is true. The same is also true of Le Male and Cuba Gold, interestingly enough. The cheaper one predates the expensive knockoff.
@mikeh72205 жыл бұрын
Actually, they both smell like Joop, the true OG. Mont Blanc toned down the Joop formula. Santal perfected the scent
@frankovera75535 жыл бұрын
@Jeff Mattel how can you say that when individual came first. It's so typical the most stupid people are the ones always accuse others to be stupid. Is this so hard? The original is the first not the second, that makes the first the standard and the one to compare it against. The original sets the standards. If you think the Creed smell like individual just because of the similar smell, you are the idiot.
@louiscaeiroramos80514 жыл бұрын
Because Creed is a clone. Just like Tom Ford Noir EDT is a weak clone of Habit Rouge for example.
@cholofelomalunga67444 жыл бұрын
They have a similar raspery note but they are completely different fragrances, please buy both and make your own decision, sometimes reviewers are afraid to contradict each other
@RARA64HUNNID Жыл бұрын
original santal got my heart. even over the royal-oud.
@joaqpani87194 жыл бұрын
Original Santal is one of the most delicious and extraordinary spicy, classy and sweet fragances ever. No relevant point of comparison with Individuel. Period.
@jackclass54464 жыл бұрын
Your in the minority , just got a decant performance is bad esp for the money
@diogobotelho51413 жыл бұрын
Yes it is relevant, Creed copied Montblanc lmao
@GamedogLounge2 жыл бұрын
@@diogobotelho5141 it’s the same perfumer for both. Same as git and cool water. Creed stands out with their higher quality and signature musky dry down
@louispozuelos60667 ай бұрын
@@jackclass5446definitely not the minority Broke boy. Many people prefer OS. 😂
@dorf20704 жыл бұрын
Original Santal is my favorite Creed fragrance. Clean, fresh, warm and spicy. A huge compliment magnet.
@jackclass54464 жыл бұрын
How mant times you have to respray? I'm getiing a skin scent after 2 hours
@ceemag76467 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about buying silver mountain water. A bit expensive for what it is ( like most creeds) but I think it's really pleasant.
@heatphaze7 жыл бұрын
Can't go wrong with that one, Silver mountain water is some top notch juice!
@ceemag76467 жыл бұрын
Yeh I agree. I own aventus which is obviously is really good but I'm looking for something else in the creed line and I remember smelling silver mountain water last year and enjoyed it a lot. Also Himalaya but not as much.
@heatphaze7 жыл бұрын
I own 3 (Virgin island water, Silver mountain water & Millesime imperial) and rate all 3 highly! Creed get a lot of hate but there's no denying how pleasant & unique they are. I have been lucky and got good longevity from them too, especially Millesime imperial which went past 12 hours for me!
@ceemag76467 жыл бұрын
Chinensis .Official yeh I like virgin island water too. Don't think Iv tried milisime imperial yet but will keep an eye out for it. I'm curious about Mayfair as well... I'm sure mr smelly likes that one.
@BillyLydon7 жыл бұрын
Silver Mountain Water is a very feminine scent....
@MrX_12345 жыл бұрын
I tried the clones of Creed and have pretty much given up. Creed is still the best and while I do get disappointed with longevity, I just get a travel atomizer. I will still buy Creed because they are just the best.
@jackclass54464 жыл бұрын
Right ... The performance for the money is criminal there are better niche brands
@a.khaosnarine91182 жыл бұрын
Gotta give it to Mont Blanc... it's not set out to be unique nor a big compliment getter but yet it achieves both. It's not beast mode but a refreshing scent from all the hype around modern fragrances.
@patrickthomas1007 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. You are the funniest reviewer on KZbin.
@MrSmelly19777 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Perfume Talk.
@BAM817 жыл бұрын
Another great video. For anyone who doesn't have it, MB can be found so cheap online, it's definitely worth a blinde buy.
@RyzFragz347 жыл бұрын
Great video Dan as always! Love the opening lol. I really enjoy both of these.
@MrSmelly19777 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan. Would love to se you review Indiniduel if you didn't already.
@anautumnforcrippledchildre83697 жыл бұрын
I own both and like both, but I definitely prefer OS
@bloatedtonydanza77987 жыл бұрын
AACC have you ever gotten any compliment from OS or Individuel?
@johnl.387 жыл бұрын
I think OS smells better as well, I find MBI headache inducing even though I have gotten a number of unsolicited compliments by random women while wearing MBI out. I just refuse to spend Creed money on cologne when there are so many not just good, but excellent fragrance options for $50 or less.
@anautumnforcrippledchildre83697 жыл бұрын
Bloated Tony Danza Yeah, I've gotten compliments from both... more with OS, but I've never bought a fragrance just because it's known as a "compliment getter". I always buy scents that I like and think are bottle worthy. Even if all the reviewers/people are raving about a certain fragrance, I'll still sample it myself before making up my mind. I always buy clothes and shoes that I like, wear a hairstyle that I like and not what's trending so why buy scents based on whether it garners compliments or not? It's not like she's complimenting your looks or body is it? It's a material thing which millions of men around the world can buy as well. And just because a women compliments you on your fragrance doesn't mean she's attracted to you or wants to sleep with you. If she's not attracted to you to begin with and you wear Aventus or Sauvage, it doesn't mean she'll fall in bed with you. I always wondered about some of these men in the community that are all about compliments, compliments... some that'll wear something they don't like as long as women like it. Ok, if they happen to get a few compliments...so what? Are they on a high for the rest of the day? Are they hoping and waiting for a few compliments to fly their way every time they're in public? Just wear what you love bro and be confident.. that's all that matters.
@bloatedtonydanza77987 жыл бұрын
AACC you made me reevaluate my life bro, I almost cried. LOL. thanks man. I Appreciate your point of view.
@anautumnforcrippledchildre83697 жыл бұрын
Bloated Tony Danza lmao Take care man
@neila7144 Жыл бұрын
Very average longevity for Individuel? I spayed in on my wrist at 8am when readying for work yesterday. In bed I got a whiff at midnight. 26 hours on, I still have a strong skin presence. That's what I call great longevity. It's in my Top 10 and for the price it's a no-brainer.
@lenylopez16327 жыл бұрын
Mr Smelly, awesome video and perfectly objective. I owned Mont blank Individuel, one spray and gave it away. I wasn't even interested in keeping it among my collection. I also jeard that, Dunhill Desire was similar to Creed's OS, so i got that one instead and kept it and, only used it twice; not impressed but, it's good enough to keep around. Keep up the awesome job!
@MrSmelly19777 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leny.
@Trblmkr075 жыл бұрын
So OS is not worth the Creed price, but what if you can get it for 50% off, does it make it a "must buy"?
@robwhiff34117 жыл бұрын
great comparison , I like how you broke it down excellent, you the funniest 😃...
@NolanVengeance4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic comparison and a very good analogy for smells.
@eatatjoe697 жыл бұрын
These intros are getting me hooked
@robertarmstrong60157 жыл бұрын
Good review...but....has Individuel been reformulated? My 2012 bottle has exceptional performance....beastly projection and longevity. Most earlier reviews of the fragrance on youtube have a similar account of very good or 'beast mode' (to quote the Fragrance Bros) performance from Individuel. I agree with them wholeheartedly. In fact most state that its performance is much better than OS. Hence the speculation that reformulation may be an issue with the juice you have reviewed. Possibly. Secondly...as far as value for money...certainly with the 2012 juice...I cant think of anything comparable....not even close. An exceptionally well blended and very nonlinear fragrance at its price point.
@MrSmelly19777 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob I had heard some talk of reformulation. Will try and sample an older bottle at some point.
@Cato10066 жыл бұрын
I bought a bottle of MBI and didn't like it, I was glad when I ran out, the linen smell you referred to in your video really turned me off.
@jimr8807 жыл бұрын
I'm with you...really like Individuel for day-to-day grab-ass bullshit whereas I love Original Santal - just a step up in quality and performance IMO. Also, I recently opened the bottle of Opulent Shaik No 77 I purchased back in the Fall for a special to be determined occasion. Anyway, it reminded me of Original Santal, but they were certainly different. I own/wear a ton of fragrance and my girlfriend usually says "Its okay" or "its nice" to many of my heavy-hitter panty-droppers...or nothing all since she have a particularly sensitive nose. However, when she smelled Opulent Shaik (after saying what a tacky albeit opulent bottle, coffrett and box it came paced in) she said that it was the best fragrances I have ever worn. Yikes! I checked my fragrance database and realized that I haven't even worn Original Santal in more than year because I kind of got tired of it one time (I love it but it never received a lot of attention from the ladies) and Individuel was a dumb reach. Anyway, stop-on review. Give Opulent Shaik No 77 if you really love Original Santal and are looking for a slightly different take on this scent genre. Cheers! Oh, I was at the gym today...doing massive back/biceps workout featuring lots of deadlifts and biceps negative and dropsets. What is that bullshit you're doing on a stationary bike? LOL!!!
@MrSmelly19777 жыл бұрын
It's called cardio Jim! The heart is a very important muscle too! Thanks I will look into Sahik No 77 and always appreciate your comments and support my friend.
@jimr8807 жыл бұрын
I was a runner for many years and I can guarantee you'll will achieve much better cardio benefit from doing 50-minutes of high intensity interval resistance training than you could ever hope to achieve on the treadmill. Plus, I get my cardio from dancing and letting the ladies chase me. LOL! Cheers!
@Greggieboy767 жыл бұрын
Great video Dan, thanks for the support!
@MrSmelly19777 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sample and for so much inspiration from your reviews Greg.
@GregorySonofGod7774 жыл бұрын
Performance is what matters. If Creed lasts hours more, I'm paying up!
@fernandocarbajal91875 жыл бұрын
Original Santal is way way way better. Mont Blanc Individuel give me nausea. I easily paid the price difference (with a 35% discount) after smelling both. Thumbs up for Original Santal
@craft-o-matic23777 жыл бұрын
What do you think of Original Santal as a unisex fragrance? I think I would really enjoy this fragrance. I am going to be in Seattle next week. I hope get a sample of Creed's Original Santal to see if I like it. Great review; always thorough, thoughtful, and in depth, and I appreciate that! xo Lisa
@MrSmelly19777 жыл бұрын
It can definitely be unisex I think. Silver Mountain Water is also nice and very unused. Thanks for the comment Lisa.
@craft-o-matic23777 жыл бұрын
MrSmelly1977 Thank you!
@TypicallyUniqueOfficial7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I thought I was the only one to think individuel has average, at best, performance. I think the longest it's lasted on me is 5 or 6 hours tops. I hear all this talk of it being a beast, or monster projector but I have bought 2 different bottles just to confirm (thought I had a bad batch).
@louiscaeiroramos80514 жыл бұрын
At least it was a beastmode fragrance. The one I have been using is from 2013. I have a new one but it is unboxed. So I can not confirm if is weaker.
@johnf57522 жыл бұрын
For me it didn’t project much but did last a good 6-8 hours
@paulmidgley80402 жыл бұрын
What do you expect for 25quid?
@TypicallyUniqueOfficial2 жыл бұрын
@@paulmidgley8040 there was a formulation change. It used to be beast mode lasting 10+ hours, but since about 2016/2017 it's been the current formulation. It's always been a $20-25 fragrance, that doesn't have much to do with it when you've smelled the original formulation.
@louiscaeiroramos80514 жыл бұрын
I only have Montblanc Individuel. Mine is from 2013 and it last easily 12+ hours. In fact after 12 hours and a shower I still can pick it up on my skin. My wife claims she can still smell it the next morning, 24h after application. I haven't finished my bottle yet but recently bought a new one. Curious to know if I get any difference on the performance. For years it was one of my top 3-5 Winter fragrances. I don't get the similarity with Joop at all.
@cortex13474 жыл бұрын
Hey Louis! any update on the newer batches performance?
@ChildofGodforevr2 жыл бұрын
Ahahaha you’re funny. I never thought British men were so cheeky. I love it.
@TheScentinel7 жыл бұрын
excellent work Dan. Agree 100 % with your assertion.
@MrSmelly19777 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pep!
@ChildofGodforevr2 жыл бұрын
I found it for $236 for 100ml. I don’t know, is that a good price. They don’t have a smaller bottle. So it’s the huge 100ml or nothing .
@andrespeten38444 жыл бұрын
i have the feeling those guitarchords are from a known reggae song...but which one was it again ??
@tally16047 жыл бұрын
lol @ your fake vs legit tips. all true :) if i haven't told you that already, you're the funniest reviewer out there, bar none.
@viniciusassis52906 жыл бұрын
Individuel the Best
@drdrdd6 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos! As someone who does enjoy Mont blanc Individuel for Autumn weather, and having found a tester of Santal (75ml) for $88 US dollars do you think that is a good buy? Thanks!
@DerekFordtechsavvyteacher7 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this one! #letsgetit
@dwightbennett74287 жыл бұрын
I love your videos but I love if you could review Euphoria man Liquid Gold by Calvin Klein
@andersjensen14995 жыл бұрын
Love the intro -:)
@hasib16257 жыл бұрын
Great one mate! ✌🏻
@michaelgrey78543 ай бұрын
Lol. People hating on MBI when they were both created by the same person lol.
@LeoNardo-te4ue7 жыл бұрын
thx a lot Dan 🤝
@NYCWolfhound7 жыл бұрын
Nice review!
@nealfrancis50837 жыл бұрын
Have you tried creed vetiver geranium? Pure class and it hadn't got vetiver in either
@Lotions.Direct7 жыл бұрын
Neal Francis amazing frag I have a 2014 bottle of it Top juice , I would wear that scent if I met royalty
@MrSmelly19777 жыл бұрын
I have treid it only once , very briefly in a dept store. I will seek it out next time I see it. Thanks Neal.
@peterwilliamroosevelt28435 жыл бұрын
Joops a classic and still the bollocks
@TechProof7 жыл бұрын
Good stuff !
@KKinterlude7 жыл бұрын
caps click into place with newer bottles.
@MrSmelly19777 жыл бұрын
Yes they do. For the record I am a Creed fan and forgive them their minor faults. I actually love their bottle designs.
@KKinterlude7 жыл бұрын
MrSmelly1977 yea just in case you didnt know. my bottle is from 2015 abd the problem is solved. good video!
@toonlad40916 жыл бұрын
Intro is excellent!!! DOOD!!! YoR bottle is 2 SmaLl and Lookz Nufin lyke a jeNuin creed Fragranz...... Joke obviously lol
@thewaywelive27757 жыл бұрын
..But do you even lift, bro ! ;).. Joking aside. Was laughing my ass off yesterday doing fart sounds instead of your usual gun shot. It could be because it was late at night or that I'd just found one of my magical cigarettes, but it had me in tears. Might want to mix it up a bit...^^
@ahmedelbahja63015 жыл бұрын
Original Santal is way better.
@acavezic7 жыл бұрын
Is this fragrance for winter or maybe spring and summer?
@MrSmelly19777 жыл бұрын
Versatile. Spring, fall and autumn. Maybe not hot summer days/
@alistairthow13846 жыл бұрын
Ћорави Пилџа i
@shafserious28056 жыл бұрын
Is os winter fragrance?
@davidberry7774 жыл бұрын
Party pooper!!! hahaha
@mahmutates34472 жыл бұрын
I am sorry about this I have both creed is 20 times better than MB how u can compare this with creed😂😂😂😂
@MARTIN-hs2by5 жыл бұрын
it is good for a formal situation?
@diesel18720087 жыл бұрын
that's definitely a fake Mont blanc dude! jk great vid man.
@pandarific44636 жыл бұрын
Mont Blanc Individuel is a synthetic mess. Santal is not
@kasparovthegodofwar5 жыл бұрын
💗Blah blah blah 💗
@mohamedbenkahil9424 жыл бұрын
👍❤️
@JB32352 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this video would like to see you do more of these videos on other fragrances like Calvin klein man vs Clinique Happy.