Parfums de Marly Sedley Honest Review | Worth the Price?

[@ChadSecrets]

I can not believe you are not subscribed yet! Lets change that! 😉

[@fai8t]

I wonder where it stands in terms of Percival, which is better

[@fai8t]

also thanks a lot for reviewing it

[@ChadSecrets]

@fai8t I like Percival but its kind of hard for me not to view it as a clone of Fierce. I will do an in-depth review soon!

[@Engryter]

To be honest, I don't think I'll watch ALL your videos, as I'm just recently getting into the world of perfumes and I hope it won't become an addiction 😂, but I just wanted to say that I subscribed to your Channel anyway to support your hard work. I like your ways, without shouting or acting too much like a character. You give me the impression of a good person, and I always support good people. Good work and take care. Don't ever change your style! 😉

[@lucashurtado2053]

Is my bottle fake? It only lasts like 30 minutes and after that it’s just gone 😂

[@adrianblkred]

I honestly justify the price, its hyped up, maybe overrated and glazed so hard but I am just in love with the smell. It is amazing and love wearing it anytime. Its like a cold lemonade with mint and lavender sneaking in and my nose has fallen in love with it. Personally, I would always rebuy it.

[@ChadSecrets]

And thats what really matters. Its all subjective in the end, and i am glad to hear you like it!

[@shaunleonard3878]

Personally, I appreciate your honesty. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏼

[@ChadSecrets]

Thank you for watching 😁

[@JazzBeDamned]

Man I've been digging those outdoor reviews the scenery is gorgeous! Also, it's incredible how hyped Sedley is and I appreciate your honesty regarding it compared to other creators in this space. The line between "influencer" and "reviewer" is so blurred on some channels it's almost invisible. Sedley's nice, but definitely not worth the price tag.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah, it's rather unfortunate we can't know who to trust anymore on reviews. I always try to be upfront and let everyone know my honest thoughts

[@scottyB316]

Its totally worth it. MORE compliments then anything I have

[@shoibjan7284]

I like when you do the reviews outside instead of inside It's like a breathe of fresh air.😀

[@ChadSecrets]

I wish i could film more outside, but the current area i live in i need to drive far for anything scenic. Hopefully soon ill move to areas as scenic as my previous place!

[@gabrielalvarez1823]

I own Lattafa Maahir Legacy, I find it very simple. Its like a punch of carbonated citrus. I agree with you in all what you said!

[@d.t.v.n.]

Love Sedley. In my top 5 freshies of all time. Sedley Aventus Cologne Meteore Lhomme Ideal Cologne Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne

[@ChadSecrets]

Thats a very nice list! Its great when you are able to find out what works best for you!

[@d.t.v.n.]

@@ChadSecrets true that brotha

[@BakalovGaming]

I love PDM fragrances, but unfortunately after their reformulations across the board in 2021ish?, the performance has been completely neutered compared to what it used to be. If you really like a certain scent from PDM, I would consider hunting for an older formulation bottle on the second hand market. 2 things that will let you know it is the pre reform batch is the alcohol % and the batch code on the bottom of the bottle. The old batches will say 78% alcohol vol on the bottom vs the 82% now. And the older batch code will only be 6 digits long compared to the 7 digits for newer reformulated ones.

[@ChadSecrets]

That is great information. Thanks for sharing!!

[@JustAnotherLou]

Collecting fragances is a hobby that I really enjoy, but being completely honest with some exceptions like Mancera or Acqua di Parma, I'd never include niche fragances in that hobby, added to the fact that I can't afford them, paying over $300 for a fragance is not something that I could allow my self to do, niche fragances were never meant for the regular working person so pushing myself to spend that much for a bottle of parfum would just make me feel bad, as boring and absent of creativity as designer fragances can be sometimes I love the concept of buying something that I will enjoy and will also allow me to pay for food or other really important stuff. Thanks for the review anyway bro, great job!

[@ChadSecrets]

And that is a good way of going about it. Besides, most of the time i enjoy designers more! If i didnt do this channel i would rarely buy niche

[@renaissancemanrogue3543]

Just a suggestion for your content. I like your honesty, its great, but something NOOO fragrance youtubers are doing effectively these days is giving good alternative suggestions and I think this could up the quality of your advice. You said yourself in this video: I could think of ten fragrances that would do the job better. TELL ME THOSE FRAGRANCES! Anyways. Great content, like that you are not just doing top ten lists and trying to sell me trash.

[@renaissancemanrogue3543]

To give context to this comment, I have been looking for a good CAHSEE alternative(cosmic pepper aint it) because it does not perform on my skin, a and so now I get sassy when I don't hear good alternatives. I need yall to do the work for me.

[@madgamer574]

It was “nice” but didn’t think it was better than any big designer like BDC or something. I do own Layton and Carlisle and I absolutely love them, they are definitely worth it

[@ChadSecrets]

I agree with that. Some PDMs are fantastic

[@DjLoNYC]

I enjoyed my decant of Sedley and I love my purchase of Mahiir Legacy. Haven’t tried Greenley yet but I’ll say I love Sedley the same as I love Lafayette Street, slightly odd but very pleasant scents that don’t really follow any other inspirations.

[@ChadSecrets]

I definitely have to check out Maahir Legacy then!

[@dannyfernandez1851]

Such a beautiful fragrance. Every women loves it on me. I love it on me. Everyone asks me what it is. It smells like a hot summer night, super deep, dark, refreshing, spicy, citrusy. I haven’t found a cologne I prefer more for a daily. I guess I have to use this one forever 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@icemandan280]

Good honest video, as always Chad. For one of the more fresher PDM fragrances, I personally prefer Percival over Sedley, as it has better performance and I prefer the note breakdown.

[@ChadSecrets]

I need to give Percival more of a chance and go more in depth with it!

[@pacman-in-oz]

@@ChadSecretsit’s just a mall scent

[@MoMoneyNoProbz]

I’m a fanboy of Sedley so it’s def worth it on discounters. $170 or below. Not worth $200 plus but I don’t buy anything really in that bracket. It have to be in my top 5 ever to spend over $200 or be something very exclusive and Thts pushing it. If your patient enough you can find most high end frags below $200. Just bought Penhaligons Halfeti Cedar for $160 and it retails over $300.

[@ChadSecrets]

Well i am glad to hear you like it! I need to experience more from Penhaligons

[@MoMoneyNoProbz]

@@ChadSecrets Handful of bangers for sure!

[@eddielau5798]

What discounter..? 👀 I can only find bit over 200+

[@MoMoneyNoProbz]

@@eddielau5798 just keep searching it but I’ve seen it before on fragrancebuy, Aurafragrance, Olfactory.

[@AGentlemansJourney77]

I remember that area...it was such a GREAT area to film and people watch.

[@ChadSecrets]

@@AGentlemansJourney77 yes sir! I missed it a lot while i was there

[@NyteStalker89]

Something i dont like about reviewers. Almost non of you state that performance is based on skin type, oil composition, humidity and temperature. Body chemistry is a massive factor in frag performance

[@ChadSecrets]

I say that in mostly every video. My reviews are my experience with the fragrance

[@Consele64]

Damn I rate the view now, a video outside looks really cool. PDM fragrances are overpriced though imo, not because of the quality, but because they are very safe in terms of the scent profile.

[@ChadSecrets]

I really wish i could film outside more often! And i agree about most PDM

[@chrisgilchrist3743]

I got my 2.5 for 149 I think and at that price point I was good with getting it.. I had maahir legacy silver and got rid of it after I got my bottle but it’s very close to this profile. Overspray but it smells so good especially when it’s hot outside. I like Sedley over Greenley, I like it but not enough to buy a bottle.

[@Malik.24]

Yup I have maahir legacy and love that stuff definitely have to overspray

[@ChadSecrets]

I need to try out Maahir Legacy then!

[@yousefalakeel2970]

i like when you mention the batch number, thank you

[@claudiobatistuta5523]

As you mentioned in the video, what are the 10 cheaper alternatives that could get the job done?

[@ChadSecrets]

Thats a lot for one comment. Alternative meaning do relatively the same? Montblanc Legend Blue will do same thing but for cheaper. Id wear both in similar situations too

[@Consele64]

@@ChadSecrets I agree, legend blue is similar in terms of usability as well. Might wait a bit more so the price drops more, though.

[@claudiobatistuta5523]

@@ChadSecrets I mean, you briefly mentioned it in the vid 3:58 but didn't mention what those 10 that could do the job better (aside from greenly).... So Montblac Legend Blue will do the same. Got it. Thanks mate!

[@EzTradesES-NQ]

I have Reflection Man, Layton, and Mefisto. All of which I did not like when I first sprayed, then a month went by and they smelt completely different. Now I love all three. Are niche fragrances more likely to do this. Do they take time to "mature" as you said?

[@ChadSecrets]

I believe it depends on the popularity of the niche house. The more volume they sell i notice i have to give it some time

[@lawrences.6298]

You need to do a comparison with its Lataffa clone, Maahir Legacy

[@ChadSecrets]

I definitely do! Ill pick that one up very soon

[@veneroantonio905]

@@ChadSecretsdid you make a comparison video yet?

[@Genesis_1984]

I tried it out this summer, but it wasn’t worth it. I found myself reaching for other fragrances that last longer and project better, like Invictus Legend. I like the scent, but it seems like there’s no middle ground; it disappears after just 4-5 hours. Greenly is better Edit: It's good to know I'm not alone in this, but I was really disappointed with my purchase. Sedley didn't live up to expectations this summer.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah i completely agree. Its good but i expected better

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Hey Chad! Hope you're doing great! Thanks for sharing! Lovely week ahead! 😊

[@ChadSecrets]

I appreciate you Eduardo. Thank you!!

[@isaiahhd5760]

It really is a very nice scent and not like other freshies I've smelled, but I just can't justify the price of PDM fragrances in general. Pdm has very good high-quality scents but terrible prices, and it's not easy to find a reasonable deal on them unless its from Facebook groups.

[@paproto101]

i can tell the quality is getting better

[@angelferrer892]

I recently got into Louis Vitton, would love to see a review of Imagination

[@ChadSecrets]

Thats a brand i have 0 experience in so it would be fun to dove into them very soon!

[@angelferrer892]

@@ChadSecrets It’s hard to go back to others once I tried a few LV. Quality is unmatched!

[@scottyB316]

Garbage absolutely crap. Old lady perfume

[@treoneil7333]

*Maahir Legacy has answered the chat* Which cologne do you think does a similar job to sedley but better? For the hot weather that you spoke about? I got my Maahir Legacy after blind buying Rasasi hawas and I really do enjoy Maahir legacy and it’s a clone of sedley. What other cologne do you think is similar in scent?

[@ChadSecrets]

Thats the only one i know of and i havent smelt it. However, there are a lot of fragrances that will do the same job as this but smell different

[@DennisBanks-g3f]

I totally disagree. The year is 2024 when I bought my first bottle of sedley, and I've gotten compliments 5 hours after I applied it... I remember the first compliment.I got from a co-worker walking in the cafeteria. She was like, "Is that smelling good ? Then she told me how the smell filled the room.

[@ChadSecrets]

So what part do you disagree with?

[@DennisBanks-g3f]

@ChadSecrets the compliments and the performance.

[@abboed.4076]

My guess before watching: maybe. 😉 PS: I already received a big compliment by a genteel woman the first time, after 5 minutes. It certainly isn't something you'll regret buying because it's bad. But there are other, much cheaper fragrances doing the same. 🤷

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah i agree. Definitely doesn't smell bad but a lot of cheaper fragrances that can do a better job! And good guess 😅

[@huubdrums]

Honest 😊 luv ya dude

[@ChadSecrets]

I always keep it honest here, even if i know my vorw may offend some people 😁

[@JA-mq9ti]

Sedley over greenly IMO. But we have to keep in mind we all have different skin chemistry. Greenly smells like trash on me, but Sedley everyone goes crazy.

[@ChadSecrets]

There we go. Skin chemistry and taste is everything. Whats a love for some, may just be a hate for someone else

[@josepmasa7387]

Hi! I think that Sedley is really overhyped. It's like a designer fragance but an expensive one. On the other side, I've Torino21 and putting both similar fragrances side by side, I prefer by far Torino21. See you soon!

[@Nirmal-gr3eu]

I agree. Torino 21 actually deserve much more appreciation. It's smells so unique yet so natural and elegant

[@ChadSecrets]

I need to get that Torino 21. I feel i would really like it!

[@Nirmal-gr3eu]

@@ChadSecrets you must. Trust me I've never smell anything fresh, unique, elegant and smoothly blended natural fragrance like Torino 21. It's 10/10 for me from the moment I sprayed it

[@theSIGsation]

I had similar experiences with the maceration but didn't think about it that way. I thought it was my nose becoming more experienced. The first time I sprayed it was when I was reintroducing myself back into the hobby and I only smelled mint. Now that I've worn it again for this summer, and the 50ML has had nearly two years to macerate, it literally smells like 7Up to my nose until deep in the dry down. However for me it's always been beastly, even when I first bought it. I would go anosmic and get compliments 8 hours later after dousing myself in like 9 sprays. Now when I do only 4 on average I can still smell it around me nearly 10 hours later. But I don't think this is worth a rebuy for me after this 50 ML runs out. I am curious tho, since there are plenty of perfumes that smell like Cherry Coke, Regular Coke, and even Root Beer, is there anything else that smells like Lime Soda? Wonder if I can get that profile for even cheaper

[@ChadSecrets]

If i ever find something like a lime soda i will definetly let you know! And yeah that seems to be how pdm fragrances mature over time. Maybe mine will be more beastly after a year, i guess i will see!

[@milannalim87]

I was extremely disappointed in this one. It smells lovely but the performance is absolutely terrible.. Will definitely go for another one next time!

[@ChadSecrets]

I agree. It does get better with time though

[@sirajahmed2111]

you should check out lattafa maahir legacy, it is clone of sedley at 1/10th the price

[@ChadSecrets]

I definetly will check it out!

[@rohanvyas9325]

you should compare shaghaf oud vs shaghaf oud tonka by Swiss Arabian

[@ChadSecrets]

Okay i can do that!

[@glall3603]

Thanks for the video..i can’t decide between Versace Eros and aventus cologne..what would you pick?

[@ChadSecrets]

Those are such different scent profiles that its hard to pick! Eros go edp, and aventus cologne if you can afford it is more versatile and very good. If you like fresh, go aventus cologne. Sweet go for eros edp. Thanks for watching!

[@glall3603]

@@ChadSecrets I am sorry I meant to say Eros energy vs aventus cologne

[@TymanHer]

Yeah the cap is pretty heavy and the hold it has on the bottle is weak as fuck! Took the cap off mine and it slipped my hand, fell and hit my ankle. PDM should work on better hold with their cap first

[@ChadSecrets]

I noticed the have bad QC with that. Some bottles hold strong and others barely hold

[@eseir64]

The Hair! and the Outdoors Sedley is so Overpriced. Not to say is not a good scent, but for the mone, Montblanc Legend Blue for $50 is the better choice.

[@ChadSecrets]

@@eseir64 i agree with legend blue. It will do the same thing as this fragrance too!

[@guidoportolan]

No no no. Sedley dry down smells so good and fancy, it gives you rich vibes! Mb legend blue is a chemical bomb. If you speak so pay attention to not mistake chocolate and ......

[@seyfiozel2098]

if “worth the price” question is for the one who is looking for doing the job, definitely not worth the price, none of the niche fragrances worth the price. You can definitely find a designer fragrance doing the same job.

[@NoseofaVizsla]

They are not meant to do “the same job”. That’s like comparing a new employee with 1 year of experience with an expert who’s been on the field for 10 years. The expert is gonna cost twice the money, so you naturally expect more - if the expert is only able to do the same job as the newbie, it’s a waste of money.

[@seyfiozel2098]

@@NoseofaVizsla what’s more? For you, for me, for him. I am a collector and for me sedley is doing more than montblanc. For you maybe not. This is so subjective.

[@ChadSecrets]

Some people will justify the price point if they love this scent profile. I personally dont see the hype and justify the price, but still think it s ells good

[@NoseofaVizsla]

@@seyfiozel2098 Respect your opinion, but there are objective ways to measure without relativizing. Ingredient quality, performance, transitions, depth, uniqueness. For an expensive niche fragnance, you’re gonna expect at least one or more of these to outshine designer counterparts. Another analogy would be clothes or watches - the prices have crazy mark ups (just like fragnances). Despite personal taste, for high-end products, you want better quality materials, a good finish, craftmanship, sapphire glass and so forth. If Rolex comes up with a watch that offers nothing more than a budget product, it’s not worth it, despite “getting the job done” (displaying time).

[@seyfiozel2098]

@@NoseofaVizsla I became a sedley fan on this conversation and not comfortable about this. And also Sedley is not in my 5 summer fragrances. But it has a uniqueness, i am using it for years and didn’t see any fragrances like it. It has a quality and well blended. For summer season 6-8 hours longevity and a good sillage without being synthetic or overwhelming. Is it a work of art, no. Designer fragrances reached 200 usd range and you can find sedley on this price range. Is the sedley best summer fragrance, no, i can count at least 20 better than sedley, but all of them are more expensive than sedley. One more thing, when you use sedley, especially first week, you will not like a lot. But after 2-3 weeks it will grown on you. Also you may not be agree with me, respect your opinion. My final opinions

[@spaztekwarrior]

Mahiir Legacy. Very Good cheap alternative.

[@ChadSecrets]

I need to try it!

[@itisme3536]

Making me regret buying it at $270 for a 2.5. Pretty sure the retailer bent me over.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yikes thats crazy price. Only shop at discounters! Retail shops are a rip off

[@davidkovachi2827]

Thanks for your review. Judging from your opinion of this fragrance your 7.5 rating to overly generous.

[@ChadSecrets]

I think 7.5 is fair because it's good but not great 😁

[@Jiggy609]

To me it smells like a grandma. Something about the way the lavender mixes with the effervescence it has and the mint maybe

[@ChadSecrets]

Thats fair haha

[@ThemanThemythThewhat]

How can you not smell the citrus, like how???

[@ChadSecrets]

@ThemanThemythThewhat Did you listen to me explain or no?

[@ThemanThemythThewhat]

@@ChadSecrets Yes thats exactly what i did, im just really surprised at how different your first impression was from mine. I felt like the opening when i first sprayed it on was like a citrus/mint bomb with a sugar-like drydown, and personally i love it, but ofc we all have different taste and perceptions.

[@Vini-teranova]

Pls tell me som which is the best according to your opinion le male le parfum or arabian tonka montale

[@ChadSecrets]

Le male le parfum is better imo

[@nefarious_saint]

To me it smells like a super watered down version of Bvlgari man in black. That’s it. Yes a bit of citrus in the opening and then just a stupid watered down version of man in black. It’s meh at best.

[@ChadSecrets]

That's an interesting way to see it. I keep forgetting to compare them side by side. I need to see 😁

[@nefarious_saint]

@@ChadSecrets bro just go spray them on each arm already! 😂 also, I think fragrance buy has xerjoff renaissance back in stock. You need to get that one!

[@jaywilldoit]

I don't understand Parfums de Marly at all, NONE of them smell good to me. Sedley smells like cleaning products. I think people are tricked by the expensive price tags, thinking it must be good if it's expensive. It is not. (imo)

[@ChadSecrets]

I think this one is over rated personally. They do have some good ones though!

[@sergemann5951]

Well said

[@sopaid9927]

scaring me cuz i just blind bought this fragrance close to retail

[@ChadSecrets]

Well i mean that probably was not the best idea. I hope you like it though!

[@sopaid9927]

@@ChadSecrets i actually did like it, im testing out its performance on my skin now

[@shift-_-xy4475]

Does your QR code work? cuz mine doesnt work and alot of people had the same issue

[@marklopez3459]

Lmao..this scent is amazing. Scratch what you say.

[@ChadSecrets]

Enjoy it then

[@Black-md9fe]

I smelt it and told the worker it smell like sprite r 7up she didn’t agree looks like I’m right 😂

[@ChadSecrets]

Aha at least i agree with you 😅

[@gamalielcenteno4801]

Hey bud, how’s everything?👍👍

[@ChadSecrets]

Doing good, how have you been!? Thanks for asking 🙂

[@MrLanarana]

Lattafa Mahiir Legacy is almost a 1:1 clone. Sedley is not worth the price. PdM is going downhill with every new fragrance it releases.

[@ChadSecrets]

I need to try that clone!

[@T0ut8ttifig]

Hello there

[@ChadSecrets]

Hello there! I hope you are doing well 😁

[@T0ut8ttifig]

@@ChadSecrets I'm good what about you sir

[@ChadSecrets]

@T0ut8ttifig doing good! Getting back into the video work zone after couple days off

[@marcelv2933]

God of fire review?

[@ChadSecrets]

Okay ill look into it!

[@nirmaldas2242]

One of the most disappointing niche fragrances. Can't believe this cost 300$ and smells worse than some 20$ fragrances from Nautica, jaguar

[@ChadSecrets]

Haha yeah. I feel it smells good but the price just really annoys me

[@crowowlraven9971]

Thank u. It's not worth the hype

[@ChadSecrets]

I agree with that

[@dimitriouin]

First 😂

[@ChadSecrets]

My good Dimitri sir!

[@scottyB316]

Greenly sucks. Sedley way better

[@ChadSecrets]

I disagree but this is all subjective

[@robertosanchez2821]

Anything in a 4.2oz bottle is definitely worth it. 100 meters🤣😂😭Canadians definitely talk differently

[@ChadSecrets]

@@robertosanchez2821 haha that is true!

[@Nanen1984]

For me, Sedley with Layton is a top 5 perfume of all time. Those two PDM perfumes gave me the most compliments, and I have 50 perfumes in my collection. Solid performance of both perfumes, Sedley the king of late spring and summer, Layton of autumn and winter. Those perfumes are unique, if you want to be unique I strongly recommend it. Yes, the price is high, but you can always find it on sale. Maybe if the performances were better, like Sauvage Elixir, then the price would be reasonable, but they are a bit expensive like this. But, in the end, I am satisfied with those perfumes, because I know that if I enter a room with 1000 men, I will smell 100% unique.

[@ChadSecrets]

Well thats what matters! If you like them dont let anyone tell you otherwise!

[@nickvarga463]

One of the most boring, overhyped frags in existence 🥱

[@shoeplugtony7018]

You must live in a third world country

[@marklopez3459]

​@@shoeplugtony7018 kidding me?

[@ChadSecrets]

It is very hyped!