Mr Smelly versus Aaron Terence Hughes - I defend Creed fragrances!!!

[@MrSmelly1977]

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[@Cassiel75]

"Won´t deny= /-Not an erudite guy

[@jamesness5185]

If someone says these are a bit boring, to me it translates that it's wearable in real life. I don't want to choke someone in a lift or get sent home by my boss from the office for wearing some artistically creative yet polorasing fragrance. Frags heads get too into fragrance sometimes and forget that simple gentlemanly fragrances that smell of quality are not only people pleasers, but livable with. I own more creed than other houses purely that I like the smell more times than not with their offerings. The ones I do own, I think, smell great.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Great comment. Thanks James.

[@fallguy6196]

I agree. In real life where most people spend all their time at work need to wear "wearable" frags. We are not all at clubs everyday and able to wear daring stuff. Most of us are married with kids lol can't walk around the house smelling like Woody ball sacks

[@Gungrave123]

Thankfully my boss is even bigger fragrance head than me lmao

[@rlrnyc]

I completely agree.

[@charlesgerman2243]

It’s all about personal preferences! I do not like tats!...Some do. Love my Aventus and GIT (all I own from Creed). Money? My wife said that I spend alot on colognes. I told her that I could take up fishing as a hobby...I need a boat. She is okay now.

[@tutumaina3332]

Brilliant response. 😅🤷🏾‍♂️

[@loky7395]

Hahaha legend

[@charlesgherman5394]

Oh Charles.

[@boykaunlimitted4514]

Charles German that’s right you best be putting her into place! Lol

[@ChinaRising]

😂

[@MonikaColognes]

Great video, I myself really enjoy Royal Oud. It’s a truly gentlemanly scent.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Monica. It’s a great scent I agree. Love your channel.

[@keithchegwin1222]

Everyone has different tastes, my dad really likes it, but for me I prefer more fresh/clean smelling smells.

[@kfung4]

Nice to hear from someone who understand the history and appreciate being classic gentleman

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thank you King!

[@chadczternastek]

I really can't describe how much I got to really love this channel. The interaction with the other reviewers in spontaneous, comedic way is just the way to go. Like making a friendly mockery of some of these guys while maintaining class. I just love folks from England. I mean what a bunch of classy lot. Haha. Love the way you don't jump the bandwagon and you don't fall for overhype. I love watching talk about Creed and I been on the edge of my seat wanting to buy a Creed bottle and just the price has to be right. I'm not one who won't but I think some scents are worth the price. Creed sent me a sample of Royal Oud, Green Irish Tweed and Silver Mountain Water. I know for a fact the Armaf ones Milestones and Sillage to my nose is JUST as good. The differences are so minute it's a no brainer. Royal Oud on the other hand is just the very best scent in every way I ever smelled. Hands down. No doubt. Just when I smelled it was when Creed sold their name or sold out to another company. A company that gained their reputation over centuries and held such standards as they say from father to son, just the almighty dollar is good enuff to destroy it. Destroy it they did. They got watered down and you get less juice. So I'm not paying anything over $200. If you can find a way to get to discounters or get some codes, I'm down. I held out on Parfums De Marly and last month I found Carlisle for $196. Got it and second best smell that went thru my nose. Thank you for these videos. You really are such a universe better than any reviewer out there.

[@Lawful_Rebel]

I enjoy Bois De Portugal too - I like Bergamot, Lavender and Vetiver, in particular, in fragrances. Green Irish Tweed is superb; very fresh classic scent.

[@Redolessence]

Excellent video, Dan! Thank you for sharing!

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thank you Steven!

[@myteacherdavespanish]

I’ve enjoyed your videos for a good while now and have purchased various fragrances on the back of them. I love the way you are real: you don’t over worry about “offending” people and sometimes you make me burst out laughing. In this particular video, I did exactly that when you described Creed Irish Tweed as representing “a walk in the Irish countryside” and then showed (I think) a provo sniper on the side of the road!!! As an Irish man, I think that is brilliant, ballsy and hilarious - like you, we don’t take ourselves that seriously and we love a good gag no matter if it’s directed at us. Good on ya 👍🏻😉

[@TheTechnicsfan]

Comments reminded me never to read comments. I enjoy your reviews and ATH videos as well. You obviously have very different tastes and that's great! I would learn nothing by watching people who say the exact same thing.

[@douglascampbell6482]

ATH seems to struggle to accurately identify most notes in what he reviews blindly and I’ve often thought how interesting it would be to watch him review (blinded) his own line - especially amongst a few that were similar to his own creations. Very classy response.

[@Singh_Sahb_Brampton]

That guy just said some things to be noticed so he could sell his own shit. Bad marketing gimmick. I can't watch him, I tried. Too dramatic.

[@Singh_Sahb_Brampton]

Absolutely. Plus this over acting and drama is beyond annoying.

[@andreidanielpetre]

He's a clown: www.thesun.co.uk/archives/news/646833/im-the-vainest-man-in-britain/

[@rachelgrigg7189]

Herman Deep exactly this!

[@ChrisPipinghot]

Herman, I think the same, too dramatic, sampled a few of his fragrances. I wasn't a big fan. But then again everyone's taste is different.

[@909rhythm]

He seems a terrible drama queen

[@uncouthliyouth4486]

That was perfectly said at the end about the Creed house smell. They make light brisk gentlemanly scents that aren't mesnt to announce themselves when you enter a room all the time(with some exceptions). He seems to have more of an appreciation for Aventus in particular now as he has done comparison videos to Hacivat and the colonge version. He obviously was familiar with the DNA. He had confused Sauvage with Aventus and unfortunately Aventus was the one that got the over the top criticism in that fragmental video.

[@manygaga1]

smell is subjective, even for a perfumer. We just can give our personal view. Taste also changes over time. Ratings are giving a direction but it might be the wrong direction.

[@Glockenstein0869]

That Hughes guy is a total joke. But people can be gullible. He is rude and abrasive and completely self-consumed to cover an extremely low self-esteem. If I recall, this is the same guy who threatened to kill himself because people were being mean to him. Yet he barely flinches when he is trying to tear other perfumer's creations down..... What a dumpster fire.

[@rachelgrigg7189]

Glockenstein0869 pahahahahhaha!

[@robertholmes9658]

Just a quick question, what do you do with your empty bottles ? Or the ones that are nearly empty, do you keep them in your collection. I have amassed a few fragrances over the years, that are in various states of emptyness. Though I would like to keep them as part of my growing collection. Also looking forward to receiving my bottle of Gravitas ! Keep up the good work on the reviews and videos !

[@nickk8829]

The analogy of comparing Creed to a perfectly done sea bass dish was brilliant one of the best fragrance videos I’ve ever watched! 👏 Bravo

[@MrSmelly1977]

Oh thanks a lot Nick!

[@komposer514]

Hey Dan, true to my word I purchased a bottle of Gravitas, and I am wearing it today (and keep catching whiffs of it and thinking "hmm, that smells nice...I like this one!") But I have to say...one of the main reasons I blind-bought it is because you seem to have the same taste in fragrances as I do (or I do as you....I dunno) but I am surprised you are not excited about Viking. I think it is a marvelous fragrance (though it took some time for me to truly love it) especially for folks (like us) who prefer the "old-school" type of scents. Keep up the great work!!!!

[@jasminebambury5841]

Oh ffs I thought you were going to destroy him in a rap battle. When did mr.smelly stop being a rap channel. I guess unicorn is tricky to rhyme🙃 great video🌟

[@heavenscent3022]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@CoPaE]

Great content. I think Ath is targeted more towards "modern, trendy". Honestly, I won't drop that much cash for Bois, however, I've been searching for something classy since I wear suits/ ties almost daily, and I discovered Lalique Pour Homme Lion. Great fragrance, you had an unboxing video as well. Now, tl/dr: did you ever compare BdP to Lalique Lion? If not, I' gladly watch a comparison. Keep it up! Cheers, Alex

[@timothyjohn9412]

I bought BdP because of you homeboy!! One of my favorites!! A banger too!! My wife loves it!

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Timothy. It’s a great fragrance for sure.

[@leelogins3982]

The Opening was gold , nailed it , i have most off these as well and think they are great , Nice Video Dan.

[@Dieggo.v]

Mr Smelly never fails to have THE BEST INTROS IN THE FRAGRANCE INDUSTRY!!!

[@karlsenula9495]

I don't recall seeing any online reviews of Aaron Terance Hughes fragrances? Do you know of any? I looked on his website ... the description of some of his fragrances seem to be what I would call 'fashionable shocking' or 'punk avante gard' .. reminds me in a way of what Secretions Magnifique and Zoologist try to do. In fairness that is only the vibe his fragrance descriptions give off to me - I am not an expert and have not tried his fragrances. I have watched a few of his videos with Fragmental ... found them initially enjoyable then as the deep, often harsh, criticism of some very good and highly rated fragrances continued the blunt criticism frankly became annoying. Not helpful, not informative and not my taste ... I will not be clicking on or viewing any more such videos.

[@wilmergreen9480]

Great response video , Git was my only Creed until I seen your review of Bois du Portugal and got my nose on it, I now have a bottle and it’s definitely a ten out of ten for me ! 😀

[@MarkStark-dx9dm]

I have never smelled Viking, but I remember Aaron saying that it had a very misleading name. That it was soft and boring and not at all made him think of tough, feral, rough Vikings.

[@blackbass4u2c]

I bought Viking and I love it... I think it is very special... I've smelled nothing like it, but I remember the fragrance many years ago.

[@timothys9288]

I think Mr smelly nailed it when he communicated that Creed is more about handling delicate nuance in classy fragrance themes. Creed isn't about smelling gaudy and loud. Although some Creeds pack a punch like Bois du Portugal.

[@dcjimr1]

I think the most we can ask from fragrance reviewers is to let us know what is in their heads and in their hearts...and you both do that in your own ways! I love hearing multiple reviews about a fragrance so when I try something myself I have a wealth of knowledge to draw upon in making my own decision as to whether I like something and what its performance might be like. Aberdeen Lavender sounds really interesting. 🤔

[@wardone8991]

There are two Creed fragrances I like: Original Vetiver and Green Irish Tweed. I used up my bottle of GIT about 15 years ago and didn't replace it because by that point the scent was copied and sort of old hat, but I still like it. I'm down to about 1/2 inch of OV left in the bottle. I think it is a lovely scent and under appreciated. I seem to be the only person who does not like Aventus. The pineapple is far too literal and aggressive. I don't care to smell like a Saturday brunch garnish.

[@Teeb2023]

I love most of the Creeds I've tried; faves being Royal Oud, BdP, GIT, Erolfa, but the thing about them being so expensive is kinda inescapable, more so when their scents seem to be getting "weaker" while the price keeps rising. The following is not necessarily a dig at Creed's pricing, specifically, but at the whole image of being a Creed user - I priced a bottle of Royal Oud online recently, on the website of high street store : £280 for 100ml, but I had also been checking the price of decants / samples, and found a 50ml decant for £93. Fairly simple to work out... you could potentially get 150ml (3 x 50ml decant) for £1 LESS than the price of one 100ml "genuine" bottle. So, basically, people are paying 50% more, just for the privilege of it being in a Creed bottle? Is the atomiser really _that_ good? ;-)

[@brenttesterman1198]

I appreciate that you don't take yourself too seriously! Great review, thank you. Peace

[@MrMartyn1212]

What's your views on Ath's fragrances ?

[@mazrashid6549]

What kind of sword is that in the thumbnail!? All of a sudden I really want one.

[@fragrancetrip8209]

I think that you should get at least a decant of Viking. It is a great fragrance and gets better the more you wear it. Has that fougere vibe that you like and is kinda unique with dominant mint (only one I can think of that is really similar is Frederich Malle's Geranium Pour Monsieur). I think you would enjoy it if you give it a little bit of wear

[@kevinhayes7141]

My criticism of creed is pretty dumb but it really bothers me that they stopped putting that velvet type label on the bottles or suede like they have been replaced with a pretty plain sticker after decreasing the size of the bottles which I wasn’t very fond of while charging same price and now with the cheaper labels I don’t like the direction they are going with that. Being Bois Du Portugal is my favorite I like to buy a new bottle every year when I received the new bottle it was like a bastard child in my collection

[@malcm4763]

I have many Creed fragrance which I love and would never part with, I recently purchased ATH ONYX which to my nose is on another level in fact I would say it's a masterpiece and occupies top spot in my collection.

[@krisbower8816]

MrSmelly, dumb question, sorry...how do you store all your bottles?

[@Perizaddancer]

I love Creed! Thanks for the review. I saw ATH video as well. Also, fragrance is so subjective so I have learned not to listen to people unless they have the same taste as I do.

[@cholofelomalunga6744]

great content mate, Creeds are very wearable and my favorite niche house however i found his reviews very entertaining, even though i didn't share his point of view

[@shpalman7]

I think my style is much closer to yours than to Chris or Aaron but I really haven't enjoyed wearing Creed. All I got from Green Irish Tweed was damp grass clippings.

[@AlanOne2008]

Fantastic re-review. I agree more with your rating than with Aaron’s. But he needs to position his brand and that review he did on Creed helped to do this. You have won a new subscriber. Thanks and Cheers

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks very much Christian. And welcome aboard! I appreciate the support.

[@Protostar9]

I like Creed because everyone can enjoy it; it's always pleasant and never overly polarizing.

[@hypnotoads]

When I first got into fragrance Creed was my go to. As time went on I obviously got into other scents which were more ‘interesting’ and some of the Creeds have been pushed to the back of the shelf. I only regularly use perhaps two now (Royal Oud/Royal Mayfair) and the rest only occasionally. I do prefer something a little deeper than Creed, but they have a special place in my heart. I also tend to wear some Creeds more in the warmer seasons where they can really shine.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Mark. I think that’s a good description of how Creed fragrances help are a part of many people’s fragrance discovery process.

[@steveyogilmore5314]

I agree with the Royal Mayfair 👍

[@Frankhanzen]

Aaron T.H’s analysis of fragrances are very strange and it is very surprising that a parfumer did not recognize/ tried classics in the fragrance world such as Aventus and GIT. He certainly don’t impress me. If you see behind his performance and body language, I don’t think his critique of fragrance make sense at all. For instance BdP= citrusy cleaning product? Mr.Smelly’s analysis is much more exciting, knowledgable and complex, in my opinion.

[@chikarataurai5593]

Hey Mr Smelly I am keen to hear your take on Tom Ford Beau de jour from the signature collection

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

Chikara Taurai - I second that. May I suggest some comparisons of TF - BdJ with Bois du Portugal, Guerlain Heritage, Zino Davidoff, Houbigant Fougere Royale, Lalique Homme, Azzaro Pour Homme, Tabac Original, Dunhill For Men, Penhaligons English Fern, Geo. F. Trumper Wild Fern, Faberge Brut, and other classic “Barbershop” Fougeres?

[@fatboy5926]

It seems like ATH’s opinion on Creed fragrances is his opinion/personal preference. He makes it pretty clear all the time he likes dirty loud thick fragrances and obviously we know that is not Creed. Nothing wrong with that it’s all good. Even something like his review of Reflection Man he says for him it’s a safe boring scent but he understands how well done and well blended the scent is.

[@PiggiHiggi]

Interesting fact....Aaron Terrence Hughes uses Derrick ackora’s old spirit guide Sam to review fragrances.

[@rm9861]

We should not take the opinion of a person, who keeps seeing unicorn, seriously.

[@mikeoneil9196]

I finally got wise and purchased my last 7 Creeds for under $150 US. Just have to wait for sales from the discount houses. Nice frags, but not at the $300 level. I haven't received anything from the Smelly Army since December?? I thought it was automatic? Save your money on Viking. I like all your other choices Dan.

[@tonymacias2496]

I also enjoy several offerings from CREED. Just as not all people like the same foods, we also like different fragrances. The Rolex Daytona🐼looks very nice!

[@craft-o-matic2377]

ATH is just too condescending for my taste.

[@solokom]

Just don't take it personally when he dislikes something you like and enjoy the show. He is kind of an artist guy and flamboyant as stated in this vid. One shouldn`t take his brazen judgments too hard. He has just a different scale. ;)

[@craft-o-matic2377]

@@solokom I don't enjoy Aaron Terrence Hughes, and I don't take it personally, because I don't care if he does or doesn't like something I like. I just don't care for his personality in general.

[@minimanukuk]

Trying to break the American market by being a supposedly articulate English expert. Geezer comes across as an utter cock to me.

[@kevinmitchell4094]

Creed has quality ingredients. I don't worry about others wearing the same thing or if they do it tends to scent in a different way on me. Smashing.

[@juanfigueroa-serville2465]

When Dan gets wide bright eyed and the hair on his head stands up, you know that war will be declared....LOL.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Juan.

[@mandeepsangha8225]

the menthol and medicinal note in Royal Mayfair is Eucalyptus.

[@tattooedbill1]

Aaron is entitled to his opinion and personally i agree with him that they are over-priced. Aventus is copied so many times that you smell it everywhere now so it is boring. They are not good considering they are very weak mainly and do not tend to have big longevity so the price they charge is outrageous. Just because they are expensive does not mean they are worth it, you pay for the name and hype. The ingredients are no more expensive than a lot of niche brands so its the name you pay for

[@BeRadMH]

He did his own video review of Aventus saying that he liked it..... I commented about the discrepancy in his opinion and he responded by saying that he was reviewing it as a fragrance overall rather than his personal taste. It still seems strange though, since as you said he called it "chemical sludge" when he smelled it blindly. He also reviewed Nasomatto Pardon and raved about it, but when he smelled it blind he said he preferred the Alexandria Clone. I appreciate his intensity, but I think he's sometimes a bit too volatile and makes rash judgment based on his mood at the time.

[@tshw1973]

Pocket scents do some good quality Creed clones. You liked one of their TF clones Neroli Forte which I subsequently bought and like. Creed don’t really appeal to me as locally (Manchester) they are predominantly bought and used by drug dealer / gangsters, which puts me off them altogether. There’s so many good niche fragrances nowadays Creed are just one of many to choose from.

[@tshw1973]

I don’t mind ATH reviews. He clearly sees himself as an ‘enfant terrible’ of the fragrance world. It’s good to have people shake up things. Clearly take what he says with a pinch of salt. Fragrances are all subjective anyway.

[@steveyogilmore5314]

Dan when are you going to do some more reviews on Rogue Perfumery ? I'd love to hear your opinion on 'Flos Mortis'.

[@gentiligiuliano7882]

Tried. Didn't like so much, until now the ony one of samples I plan to buy full size is Cypre Sion (but tried just 3). There is some weird accord since the beginning (but very persistent indeed) that I don't particularly enjoy in flos mortis.

[@RossEllington]

Lol did y’all look at the price of ATH frags?? 😒and he had the nerve to complain about Creed prices...

[@DWdawgable]

You're right on the money, Dan. I agree with you that the guy was unfair, out of touch and rather abrasive about his takes on Creed frags. Some of what he said really struck me as ignorant and oblivious, considering how unfamiliar he is with the biggest niche house in the world (which definitely raises questions as to his qualifications as a critic, in the first place). In my opinion, ATH is a total snob and he's rather annoying in the way that it seems like he's always looking for a reason to be unimpressed with something. He's got a smug sense of superiority and arrogance about him that I find hard to get past. Just my take.

[@Gbonejohn1974]

i said exactly the same thing hes a pretentious smug bellend ...who thinks its cool just to be aloof and shit on everything

[@jimmurphy9904]

Read what he wrote about finding an American retailer worthy enough to carry his line. Laughable.

[@DWdawgable]

@@jimmurphy9904 where do I read this? Lol

[@juancarlosfigueroaramon2015]

Isn't exactly this what's happening on the comments bellow though?

[@EpinephrineFM]

When you actually try his fragrances you realize he's just full of shit. They smell of everything he criticizes: chemical nonsense, boring, etc. The lack of self awareness is bonkers.I fell for the hype and gave him some money. Oh well, lesson learned.

[@yuma420]

After watching his (actually, Frag-Mental's video), I think it was made to draw attention to his channel. I think we all got trolled.

[@jimmurphy9904]

Yuma Super Silver i agree, it all smells fishy. Trolled or not, I never liked Fragmental and gave up on his channel quite quickly from it’s origins.

[@tshw1973]

Jim Murphy I think Fragmental is one of the better channels, though all the channels have different preferences.

[@solokom]

Trolled? How? Someone dislikes Aventus so it has to be a joke? No, just accept that there are different opinions even on the mass pleasing bestsellers.

[@JT-rx1eo]

I like Fragmental and Chris. He generally likes Creed, but was merely being diplomatic as the host and moderator with the non-coherent Arron on his show.

[@michaelmilner2090]

Good show, Dan. I definitely get a little power-mad man in a box vibe out of my Mayfair clone, which I wear regularly in cooler weather. There is still art in the "mundane" - when done exceedingly well. My Creed clones of all mentioned help anchor my collection. In sampling real Xerjoff, T Ford, Amouage, I've found Creed does fresh for hot weather as well as anything I've smelled. In US agree w ATH though re big Creed prices. US = UK x 2. Enjoy the originals, across-pond-ers. BdPortugal is timeless. Because it is maybe more a wardrobe piece than an exiting experience should not eliminate it's art-worthy-ness. There is art in exellent executiom, something ATH did seem to acknowledge but for his price, daring-less-ness complaints.

[@peternakic5049]

11:05 Go on home British soldiers

[@heavenscent3022]

I love BDP, 8ts the absolute barbershop of barbershop fragrances.. I really do love 8t, so on your side with this one.. When are you going to review ATH perfumes ? But....I do think that for the price the some frags don't last too long....and Avenutus 19 genuinely isn't a patch on my 16 batch....atb Lee

[@valentinogal781]

What?!!! I have been buying my dad Creed Aventus and it has scored high. I love that smell, and this coming from me a woman. Creed Aventus is distinguished and different than any fragrances.

[@ersturdevant2831]

As an "angry bald white man" I approve of this video. The young are too young to recognize classics.

[@themusicdr]

i saw the video on fragmental channel and thought it was very interesting I have purchased a few now from ATH, including his discovery box. I'm working thru them and forming my opinion. One I think you would like (whiich he is not making anymore) is cedrwood and bergamot - I think that would be right up your street At the end of the day it's all subjective and no one needs to get their knickers in a twist over some scented water. I dont own any creed , so cant comment . I tried aventus in Selfridges and wasnt overly impressed, having said that I had just bought 2 monsters from Abdul Samad al Qurashi who have a relatively new shop in oxford st, 2 doors down from arabian oud - so youre probably gettign an idea of my tastes BTW when is gravitas shipping, looking fwd to receiving it

[@PianoScoreVids]

6:44 nice

[@cdg5258]

Great video. I love your subliminal humour. Bois du Portugal is great.

[@rachelgrigg7189]

God I couldn’t even be bothered to watch to the end of mr “I’m a renegade” ATH’s video. First off there’s no way he wouldn’t be already familiar with creed fragrances so you’d just say “oh that’s bois du Portugal!” Etc each time. So then it’s a sham and just tedious. I say that as completely not a creed fanboy/girl!. I think he just likes to play the bête noire as a personal marketing ploy........yawn

[@MrSmelly1977]

Hello Rachel. Thanks for the comment. I certainly wouldn’t say anything really hostile about ATH here. I think I he’s an entertaining person to watch in a video. Like you, I was surprised he was unfamiliar with Creed fragrances.

[@solokom]

Exactly this kind of reactions to him make him likable to me. He is different in his approach and wakes up the community a bit by not giving a flying F on what canon in the community.

[@vt248]

Im okay with "boring" Creed fragrances. Those Creed fragrances get me non-stop compliments. Tried and true masterpieces

[@robertarmstrong6015]

ATH has given vastly different opinions on the same perfume in a short period of time. I suspect it may be a mood thing for him. Both Aventus and Sauvage which he has said very unflattering things about on Fragmental and even on his own channel he has surprisingly subsequently given very positive reviews of on his own channel only to revert to unflattering comments thereafter. It may be that we are not always sure of whether he is speaking as a chemist about the chemical composition of the fragrance or his view as an artistic perfumer about the scent itself. A little confusing at times. His reviews seem to reflect his personality..which seems somewhat complex. I also found it very odd that as a perfumer he didn't know so many very popular and celebrated fragrances but that could be a result of said complexity. Having listened to his reviews on his own channel however I have come to understand his perspectives somewhat...and it is certainly an interesting, even if a tad confusing, take on fragrances.

[@JT-rx1eo]

I call that behavior incoherent. I would rather listen to coherent, thoughtful, articulate opinions.

[@MattyS54]

Creed was my gateway into...more batches! to be fair i only really enjoy Millesime Imperial & Aventus from the house but appreciate their fresh DNA on the whole. but they've been on a downhill trajectory for a while with new releases & reforms.

[@aguy1075]

Pick up large samples of these pricey frags, and enjoy some variety. Limits each purchase to $25-50 and will give you plenty of wear. No need to buy full bottles of niches unless they are absolutely your signature or regular scents. If money is no object, press on at will!

[@mikelykan.9416]

I really enjoy Bois de Portugal it's classy and it's masculine.

[@TheScentientMan]

So Creed is comparable to a bit of sea bass. They've always been well known for their aquatics!

[@neilroyal6814]

Aaron just thinks they are boring which is fair enough. People will think his stuff is boring.... personally I love Bois du Portugal but the other creeds I am not to bothered about.

[@perfume.love.coffee8347]

I've warmed to ATH. At first I thought he hated everything he hadn't created. Not so. When he reviews now, he bases half the score on his taste and half on the technical skill in creating it. Creed is way too mass appealing for him. He likes "filth" in his frags. Lastly, if ATH thinks Aventus is chemical sludge...geez....put a sample of office for men under his nose! 🤥

[@AndreMonz]

11:05 now that's a irish country site.

[@dannyc91a]

Virgin Island Water is my number 1, followed by Aventus the Green Irish Tweed at number 3

[@bradpoole400]

The criticism of Creed has baffled me from the time that I started this journey. When I investigated Creed I found unique and pleasant fragrances and I have more than 15 now and still feel that way. I wouldn't pay retail but you don't have to. Then I realized that I've seen the same thing in other forums that I followed. There is always a brand that some people have determined to be items used by "dentists." These people however are much wiser and sophisticated and won't fall for these deceptions. In guitars it's PRS electric guitars, in golf Scotty Cameron putters and in fragrance, Creed perfumes. Mr. Hughes is one of these, only worse since he is a cork sniffer too. I don't need him.

[@antlerjam3677]

I think he’s a cork soaker... not that there’s anything wrong with that. 😁

[@bradpoole400]

@@antlerjam3677 That conjures up some pretty disgusting images in my mind. Disgusting but accurate.

[@Blog4Justice]

@@bradpoole400 ;-) LMAO

[@mikekirby2085]

Interesting video Mr Smelly. Really enjoyed it. Creed was my gateway house into nicer perfumes. Royal Oud, BdP, and Original Santal are 3 of my absolute favorites. If im being honest they are very safe,tame, and businesslike. Wearing Creed gets compliments and being told I smell ‘nice’. Some people aren’t interested in ‘nice’. I will defend Royal Oud to the death but Creed isnt exactly catering towards all age demographics.

[@vanburger]

The problem with creed fragrances is people get caught up in the price point. I don't know how people come to believe this, but they think it's more expensive so it must be better. But it's really not the case, there are so many other houses that make better fragrances at a fraction of the cost. Like you pointed out Givenchy or Chanel to name but two, but there are hundreds of houses that make fabulous scents. And here I would like to list them all, but let's just say from aigner to Yves rocher via Bogart and Wolfgang Joop. I honestly blame a lot of the perfume reviewers they are doubly responsible for the rise of creed and the total misconception that punters find themselves in. Maybe it's about time that KZbin vloggers started to reset the balance and started telling the truth to punters who cannot afford to buy many fragrances just to find their favourite or signature cologne. MAYBE?

[@Leedoggie6677]

OMG I almost choked on my green Irish whiskey when I saw that NRA photo!!!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂 WELL DONE!

[@Leedoggie6677]

I meant IRA

[@wagnerporras7616]

Yeah, I saw that video and I perceived that Cris was not totally agree with AT and also me neither I think Creed is a great brand with awesome fragrances.

[@sergemunitz1153]

I find ATH to be a bit of a bull in a china shop: all hat and no cows really! :) Confusing notes for one another and in general having a very obscure idea about fragrances. I love all Creeds in this video, including Viking. I have many niche frags but Creed representation in my collection is by far most dominant...

[@metalalloy419]

Serge Munitz it’s all an act. He is clueless about half the stuff he says. It’s easy to see through his charade.

[@sergemunitz1153]

@Stuart Roberts I am talking about someone who calls himself a perfumer but can't get the notes right. It's like me claiming I am a gifted musician but singing off key... :) Personal taste can be subjective, ignorance can't!

[@sergemunitz1153]

@Stuart Roberts You like him, I get it. You don't have to make me like him, DUDE!

[@sergemunitz1153]

@Stuart Roberts Reliant Robin?

[@polaroidcaesar]

Well you’re officially on the blacklist now

[@angusdevine7045]

Words out that ATH, reckons he could 'have you'.

[@blackbass4u2c]

Armaf club de nuit intense man and the clone of green Irish tweed by armaf is well done

[@tupac0306]

I just got into fragrances this year. never heard of creed until this year....so this "Aventus boring...time to move on" makes zero sense to those new ppl who love fragrances..and there will always be new people..Aventus is one of the best scent I have ever smelled (within 50+ fragrances)..PERIOD...So get what you love, and ignore other's opinions, specially when biased.

[@SeanMBrown8]

Can’t agree with you anymore about Aventus. That many people have it now or claim to have it untill I question them and they say it’s a cheap copy lads at work sell for £10. I no longer turn my head to the smell anymore, it’s not different or unique anymore. It actually has a reputation here now with ‘chavs’ wearing it. It’s a nice smell but I think it’s had it’s day.

[@dante-uu8nb]

Sean Brown Exactly, I said earlier about a counter being in a house of Fraser, and every time I go past it, there’s the same type of people there, youngsters who’ve Googled expensive aftershave and the first one that comes up, surprise surprise Creed.. they go in blind don’t know what their buying have no idea when to wear scents in the seasons of the year, drop a week’s wage on their high interest rate credit card, then walk around saying I’m wearing Creed, makes me laugh.. there’s designer fragrance’s that have better performance imo and more unique compositions.. Like you say “it’s a nice smell but it’s had it’s day” totally agree but I believe that true for the brand also, it’s no longer Niche if the masses are buying it!!

[@SeanMBrown8]

dante77 77 yup and when they say they’re ‘wearing creed’ haha its pathetic. I was on a night out in Chester last year and the guy in the toilets had this fake bottle of aventus. Again all the students were round him giving him £2 for a few sprays. The guy next to me washing his hand said that’s a fake bottle and that he was wearing creed So I said ah right what one?? And he says EEER that one. Straight away I knew he was just a blagger just like the students. I don’t get what the hype is, if your wearing aventus, wear it. If not just say what your wearing.

[@dante-uu8nb]

Sean Brown those guys in the toilets lol “wash your fingers for the Mingers” they make a fortune I bet at 2£ a spray good luck to them!

[@voltaire5427]

With the exception of SMW, I find a lot of Creed fragrances to be underwhelming when taking into account their price, hype, and competition. They’re good, but not *that* good to me.

[@tacticalfart473]

"I'd like to get more information on hair transplants please"... Awesome!

[@fallguy6196]

He just not into real masculine old school frags. Hes even stated that he is intimidated by straight men. So when he smells Creeds masculines he probably gets scared and doesn't like it becuase of personal past experiences with straight men. Can't say I blame em on that one. But there is no denying Creeds quality. Alot of niche houses are so unisex leaning mostly feminine that I stay away from. I've tried many but Creeds to me are beautifully masculine timeless quality frags that exude authority. He just thinks of authority figures when he smells Creeds.

[@JoJo-ei6lc]

ATH is a bit much. Thanks for this video.

[@bradpeterson5299]

Aaron seems to be a very judgmental reviewer. I'm not a big Creed fan, but some of these fragrances are very good. Especially Bois de Portugal, Spice and wood, and Royal oud.

[@cjstats1514]

I just think he's unapologetically honest. If you watch his whole videos, he does say it's not for him. He also gives credit even if he doesn't like the smell. He just has a crazy taste.

[@rustyshackleford17]

Just like Jeremy has a raging two-incher for Sauvage and Aventus....the common, mainstream scents make ATH 10 inches soft. He would undoubtedly say that nothing from Creed is worth the price...and he's right. He also says that he isn't the target demographic for the fragrances.

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and the only fragrance I tried from this house is creed millisime imperial and I'm going to try the other fragrances and have a blessed night

[@jeremyhinze8837]

Lol someone actually thinks viKING smells like old spice 🙄 c'mon.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Well maybe a bit!

[@The_Most_Honorable_King_Pancho]

@@MrSmelly1977 a LOT!!

[@dante-uu8nb]

I’ve never got the hype over Creed! There’s a shopping centre near me with a House Of Fraser which have a display of all the Creeds, men and woman and so I’ve tried a few as I’ve passed by, to me they all genuinely go to a skin scent within about an hour two at tops, so have never taken a jump and paid out for one, I much prefer TFPB and perfume de Marly.. One thing I will say, I think Creed’s own success unfortunately could be its demise, because what puts me off more than anything else, being that it’s a niche fragrance, is that fact that it’s in a house of Fraser store and part of the same company as sports direct, there’s always plenty of people in tracksuit’s and hoodies at the counter, now I’m not pointing my finger or categorising people, but for me it’s not niche anymore if that’s the case, sorry but no thank you, Creed’s had it’s day, a mainstream brand now

[@rustyshackleford17]

Creed is like a 20 year old scotch. Are they good? Yeah. Are they worth the price? No. They're the product/brand that exists in all communities. While undoubtedly good, the value isn't there.