DIOR EAU SAUVAGE VINTAGE FORMULA RESURRECTED - DUA COSMOPOLITAN VINTAGE FRAGRANCE REVIEW

[@MrSmelly1977]

Find this fragrance on Dua's website here: theduabrand.com/products/cosmopolitan-vintage?variant=40026688520369

[@JT-rx1eo]

Interesting timing, as I had decided before seeing this new video, to wear my Dior Eau Sauvage EDT at an indoor function tonight. Also, earlier in the day I bought 2 Duas, but not this one. Didn't know about Dua having it. Eau Sauvage EDT is my #2 frg of all time.

[@miles-178]

Dan, i really like your karaoke !!!! never stop doing all of those young craziness :) it makes life better!

[@LuizOliver777]

Best fragrance channel around!!!

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thank you !

[@trublu72lewis77]

2:18 fragrance review.

[@marcjohn9404]

Even though Duas are still quite expensive as you mention, I often like to get the Dua version simply because they've yet to really let me down and their fragrances always have a bit of might to them. You can pick up their version of a relatively weak summer fragrance and it might just let for 10 hours and have sillage that makes people smell you from across the room. With that said, I've yet to pick this one in particular up even though it's on my radar. I could definitely see myself picking it up on my next order though, I love the Eau Sauvage fragrances and the one thing that I've always missed out on was one that had a heavy dose of oak moss, which it sounds like the Dua version brings back to at least some extent. Like I said, they've really never let me down so I think it's worth a shot. I know there's been talk that they're dropping their inspiration of a mid 80s bottle of Polo Green sometime this month, so maybe a good time to pick up both fragrances and inspired by two of my personal favorites.

[@JT-rx1eo]

The Dua clone of Polo Green, Bet on Green, is terrible too. I have both Cosmopolitan Vintage and Bet on Green. Polo Green is my #1 fragrance and Dior Eau Sauvage EDT #2 out of 200 bottles. But the Dua clones of these fragrance's vintage formulation are terrible. Don't know if the Dua copies are bad, but the fragrances are. They smell SO DIFFERENT than the real recent formulations I have, and much worse.

[@fezario]

If this lasts long then it’s exactly what I was looking for

[@jaffakatt]

My best purchase from DUA in 2021.

[@gregoryburris6374]

World class channel! Wouldn't expect anything less!!

[@MrSmelly1977]

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[@NyangoStarAmerica]

I just ordered this along with 4 other Dua fragrances of discontinued of vintage formulations. I wasn't willing to buy the real Eau Sauvage yet so this should give me basically the same thing until I decide if I need the real deal. I really LOVED Eau Sauvage when I have smelled it in stores and it reminded me of the fantastic Shaving Shop Fragrance from Taylor or Old Bond Street which was basically their version of Eau Sauvage.😅

[@133taxi]

Think I might try this as I bought a vintage bottle on eBay and it had gone off unfortunately, it was used but you pay your money and take a chance , I wore this as my signature scent in the 70s , today I wear the new version of eau sauvage it’s not the same but still got the dna of the original. Great video thank you

[@medraut9]

Great vid, thank you. Looking forward to your opinion on their version of D&G Masculine.

[@stephenworldwide]

I have acquired several of the mini bottles of Eau Sauvage. They came from the 90's sets of minis (with Fahrenheit, Poison, Dune, etc.). I'm guessing those are close to the original scent without much change. I found the larger bottles don't last, especially the plastic ones get discolored. My fav or this type is Armani PH.

[@peterverutes4021]

I purchased the Vintage bottle of Eau Sauvage Eau de Toilette and it opens very sharp with citrus and smells stale. . Not sure I’m crazy about this one. I’m going to use it on a cold evening and see how it hits me in the cold air.

[@kjh4595]

Their new designer like pricing is very competitive and well worth it at $33, as always love this channel!

[@eugeniohoogland7731]

I have the current Eau Sauvage and I like it. But I really want to try this one!

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great 📹 and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try these fragrances and have a blessed day

[@michaelthompson7277]

How does the Dua version compare to the modern Eau Sauvage edt that is still available? I don’t own either, which is the better buy?

[@terrysmiles8599]

Nice review Dan! Love his stuff! Its funny and cheers you up! Your reviews are so soothing...maybe its the way you present it! You explain very well Dan! i like that!... so thanks! That is my scent of the day Tom Fords Moss Breches!

[@NyangoStarAmerica]

This was NOT what I was expecting, it is more candy citrus than I remember Eau Sauvage being. It actually smells a lot like a super sweet version of Blue Seduction from Antonio Banderas. Which is a frag I hate and wish I never purchased.😮 It isn't terrible, but it honestly doesn't smell like the Eau Sauvage EDT I have smelled in retail stores.😮 But it has a weird quality to it that AC talks about the Parfum version having. I'm going to have to keep using this and seeing if maceration improves it. I have the Rive Gauche clone. That is a damn interesting barbershop fragrance. I find these Dua Fragrances to be very interesting, they seem super synthetic, but there is a potency and concentration which is seems to be making my brain and nose short circuit and go nose blind a bit

[@FiddlingCPA]

Greetings from the capital of Washington state near the Pacific coast of the USA! Self-checkout stands are all over the place here (and in Idaho, where I lived until I moved here a couple years ago), especially in grocery stores and supermarkets. At certain hours of the day at certain stores, a line with a cashier isn't even available. I personally dislike self-checkout. Whenever a regular line isn't too long, I highly prefer to go through one of those.

[@ncooper3904]

Great work, love your videos! Keep up the great work

[@fezario]

Any chance of finding a clone of Acqua di Parma original Colonia that lasts longer and projects better? Does Dua make one?

[@josephszymanik9609]

Nice video Dan. Glad your happy with it. I am a Dua fan and like/love many of their offerings. Eau Sauvage remains my favourite fragrance so I was really eager to give Dua's take on it a go. I've had bottles of Eau Sauvage since the late 1980s and still love it reformulated versions too. However I am just working from memory but sorry to say I didn't think it was that close to the original Eau Sauvage. I thought it missed the wonderful top notes. Don't want to bag DUA as Cosmopolitan Vintage is a very very nice citrus aromatic in its own right. I've had it a few weeks and I think its improving as it settles so who knows maybe it will get closer to the original with time. Our noses are all a little different so give it a go make up your own mind. It's still a really nice fragrance I am just not so sure how close it remains to formulations pre the 2000s .

[@JT-rx1eo]

I not only think the Cosmopolitan Vintage is not close to my beautiful recent formulation of Eau Sauvage EDT, but it's actually a terrible fragrance in it's own right. Smells like nauseating synthetic Lemon Pledge. Was the 1966 Vintage Eau Sauvage that bad or is Dua's clone attempt that bad?

[@josephszymanik9609]

@@JT-rx1eo Dua's cosmopolitan vintage is a bad copy of Eau Sauvage. I was trying to not be too negative. My dad wore Eau Sauvage in the 1970's it was beautiful and I've loved it ever since. Wearing it myself since the late 1980's .I noticed a slight drop in quality from the early 2000's but nothing alarming. The current version remains beautiful still my favourite fragrance even over any niche fragrance and way better than cosmopolitan vintage.

[@JT-rx1eo]

@@josephszymanik9609 Thanks for that reply and confirmation. So its Dua's attempt that is bad. I was having difficulty believing Eau Sauvage could have been that bad. So the current formulation is reasonably close to the original? Someone wrote that two bottles of vintage Eau Sauvage were putrid and bitter, which describes this Dua. I wonder if those had juice that had turned, and I wonder if Dua was working from a bad, turned batch of vintage juice. That is the only explanation I have. My Dua clone of Polo Green is similarly putrid. I'm familiar with the recent formulations of both Polo Green and Eau Sauvage since they are my favorites of my 200 bottle collection. Other Dua clones I have are very good, like the ones for MDCI Invasion Barbare, YSL Rive Gauche Pour Homme, and Creed Green Valley. What's curious though is Mr. Smelly's review of this Cosmopolitan Vintage. I would think the difference would be hard to miss. I left a one-star review on the Dua website. I wonder if they'll show it.

[@taproot381]

@@josephszymanik9609hi are you referring to the edt or the edp version of the eau sauvage fragrance. Thanks

[@OriginalMindTrick]

I have a giant order coming my way from Dua, hope I'm not going to be disappointed. I love the way they can re-create discontinued fragrances (if accurate).

[@Balllsy]

Brilliant! Just ordered 2 bottles, thanks!

[@daviddixon2209]

Just in time! I'm down to my last ten sprays of Eau Sauvage.

[@MrSmelly1977]

That’s perfect. Thanks David .

[@NoirHammer]

Have to say I wasn't impressed with Vintage Roots. I expected so much more from a vaulted Creed fragrance. The newer "Original Vetiver" corrected a mistake. And they did it well.

[@fernandocabanillas8133]

Mr smelly what’s your take on Eau Sauvage edt vs. boucheron pour homme vs rochas moustach 1949 original edt?

[@Orochi_001]

You totally convinced me to try a Dua. I love Eau Sauvage, but lament its current strength.

[@mohsinchoudhury85]

what a timing for this video. I just purchased two 50ml splash for £100 of eBay. 1 of the bottle is unused but the packaging has just been opened. and the other bottle is sealed. 😊😊😊 can not wait for them both to arrive now.

[@aromafh2486]

Great video but brother make these songs short please bro I think the jokes are much better bro you know we love you.. aroma from heaven

[@michaelmilner2090]

This was a great review. I found some differences between C Vintage and my not fresh vintage Eau Sauvage. However, C Vintage definitely works for me: no need for Fiero or more OG as I'm hoarding C.V bottles. They seem to have emphasized making the opening last longer. I also got a hint of old-school leathery animal noises, but they seem to have nearly gone away in recent wearings. I should have tried D&G Masuline sooner. It seems. The Dua version also has all occasion regular wear status for me. I'd imagine that Vintage Creed Vetiver will have asmaller fan club with its musky / musty old-school undertones; I got 1 backup. Appreciate the review and willingness to put the karaoke performances out there.

[@CokeWithIceAndLemon]

I have a brand new Eau Sauvage is it made by the Roudnistka bloke or Demachy?

[@zeusandathena4094]

Excellent video and information Dan. Was considering buying D&G masculine, BUT 230 dollars for a 50 ml bottle kinda steered me away. Have to check out the Dua version. All the best Sir. Cheers from Kingston Ontario 👍😊

[@AH-yu2pi]

😎👍🏿 SOTD: Profumum Roma Acqua Viva

[@iainlindsay1204]

I've had 2 bottles of vintage Eau Sauvage of eBay and both were rancid with a very bitter smell. Also had vintage Gucci PH and YSL PH, and they too were rancid. It seems to be inherent with citrus heavy fragrances unfortunately. I will have to try the Dua clone as I love Eau Sauvage.

[@JT-rx1eo]

Interestingly, the Dua Cosmopolitan Vintage I have has a bitter rancid smell, nothing like my great recent formulations of Eau Sauvage. I'm wondering if Dua cloned a vintage formulation gone bad.

[@DapperProf]

The only version I have tried is the modern parfum version, but didn't care for it because I got a licorice-like note from it. Does the EDT, or this Dua have that note? I believe IIRC that that note was from the anise?

[@12stringblues]

Great review and Info, I bought the DUA Pour Homme (By Man) and it is so good. I will have to try the Cosmo. Vintage next, awesome music intro. Cheers!

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks very much Albert.

[@zeusandathena4094]

Thanks Albert for the scoop. Gotta check it out👍😊

[@bradpeterson5299]

I’ve had this for a month now. It’s very lemony and the caroway comes out strongly. But I still really like it

[@KHLthe2nd]

Well, crap! I may need to buy this! LOL (Yes, do the DUA D&G Masculine video.)

[@johnoliver8703]

Dan. Im considering buying this Dua fragrance from Scentit London, who have most of the Dua range and the Eau Sauvage scent is £42 for 30ml. Do you know this company? I really would like to smell the classic Eau Sauvage, though I had a bottle nearly 30 yrs ago, I can't remember it. Cheers

[@OriginalMindTrick]

You are so wonderfully British.

[@JT-rx1eo]

Well an update to my earlier comment: I got this Dua Cosmopolitan Vintage, let it macerate for two weeks, and its horrible. Is this how vintage 1966 Dior Eau Sauvage EDT smelled? If so the recent formulations I have is 1000 times better. The new formulations are fantastic. #2 in my collection. The Dua clone is worse than lemon Pledge. There is a chance it was heat damaged shipping to Las Vegas. So I don't know which is the case. The Dua Polo Green clone, Bet on Green, is horrible as well.

[@petekohn]

Wish I had listened to Mr Thomas rather than Mr Smelly. Ugh. Back to overspraying the real thing which you should be able to get for $109 for 200 ml.

[@JT-rx1eo]

@@petekohn My theory is that Dua got hold of a really old, really vintage, bottle of juice to use as the source in creating their clone and the source juice was had turned in a big, big way. I have since acquired a real 2002 bottle of Dior Eau Sauvage EDT and the 20 year old juice in that "vintage" bottle has turned just slightly in the direction of the Godawful Dua clone. Closer to the beautiful recent formulations, but you can tell that if you extrapolate out to 40 year old juice it may as bad as Dua's. You know what they say about citrus top notes going first. Eau Sauvage EDT is all about citrus top notes. Added to this is the fact that a comment on Dua's website actually got by their algorithm. Guy posted that it is awful in the opening (but he liked the drydown, which is weird because it doesn't change. It's bad all the way through). But he didn't give it one star so it was published. My one-star review, unfortunately, never saw the light of day. But this is evidence that my juice was not heat damaged in transit and supports my theory that Dua's source vintage juice was completely bad. Awful work Dua. Come on Mr Smelly, what say you? I like Mr Smelly's work and I have his Gravitas, which is great. But how can Mr Smelly miss this? I have lots of great Dua clones, but this one and their new vintage Polo Green clone Bet on Green are Godawful in the worst way. STAY AWAY FROM DUA COSMOPOLITAN VINTAGE AND BET ON GREEN.

[@kodewilliams2892]

does duas have hedione in it

[@joemontana1405]

hey cool show can you do a tournament of your best colognes and let the girls pick and rate and find the champion i don't think anyone has done that yet that would be really awsome and you'll get alot of views!!

[@williamjc7195]

In England they celebrate July 3rd....Dependence Day!!;)

[@ΧρήστοςΚανλής-ζ2ψ]

How about the DUA interpretation of the vintage Antaeus, named Blast from the Past ? Thanks in advance .. !

[@zeusandathena4094]

Man gotta check that one out my fellow Greek. Cheers from Kingston Ontario 🇨🇦🇬🇷

[@ΧρήστοςΚανλής-ζ2ψ]

Yeaaah let's do it !!!

[@interqward1]

Dr Bulovic just asked me to ask you if you'd like an unsolicited 'free perfume sample' from him to review... I told him, 'nah, I'm not asking that.' 'Anyway, what is it though, Dr Bully...?' I asked him. He said there are three he can send you - one is called 'This or That,' another called 'Unsolicited' and the flanker of that which is called 'Totally Unsolicited.' ....So - you don't want some unsolicited samples of this or that, though, right? Or some unsolicited 'Unsolicited?' Or what about even something 'Totally Unsolicited?' Dua is a great brand. Just have to add that in order to make sure people get that was 'JUST A JOKE' STUFF up there. Dua does a great job and has a great perspective on the world of fragrance.

[@gregoryburris6374]

Would love to have Gucci Nobile brought back....😉

[@Gbonejohn1974]

jubilee scents

[@Segkee]

I have Fiero, do I need dua? Thanks Mr. Smelly! P.S. Also, I've been eyeing Eau Savage Parfum. With Fiero, is it a redundant purchase?

[@ToTheWind]

I wish they'd do Calvin by Calvin Klein.

[@zeusandathena4094]

That scent RULES Jason. Soooooooo ridiculously expensive on ebay. Cant justify spending 3 Bill's for a bottle

[@CokeWithIceAndLemon]

Dan and Dua > Johnny Depp and Dior.

[@Josef_R]

Your new bottle isn't macerated, so you can't judge it yet. It's also $55 for a 30ml beastly EXTRAIT, so I don't know why you always harp on the price, it's an amazing value compared to the original. They need to get busy on the vintage MEM version of English Leather and quit screwing around with all this modern stuff.

[@MrSmelly1977]

I can judge it and it smells absolutely fine. I agree the value for money is very good. I’m just pointing out that it is not cheap.

[@zeusandathena4094]

English Leather lol😁😁

[@Tvrtko1995]

Dua is a crap. Get this one instead "Dis Lui Cologne By YZY Perfume for Men" It costs $10 and lasts longer, much longer than original or crappy Dua.

[@riod43]

$55 dupe for 30ml. You can get the 100ml EDT from sephora for $99 or Amazon for $85. Dua is too expensive when you can get the real thing for cheaper.

[@janm3531]

And then you have the weak performance of the new frageance... You should listen and inform yourself better