Perfumer Rates...Cheap Fragrances!

[@Alexander_Tronstad]

This was very interesting, more of this! "Nothing wrong with cheap!" - Proceeds to be disgusted with all of them. lol

[@BullockAndCompany]

Alex T 🤣🤣🤣

[@violater7026]

They were all cheap cheapies They extra cheap

[@HubraumTV]

@@violater7026 there are also good cheap cheapies like Zara 9.0 or Guess 1981 Los Angeles

[@curlyhairdudeify]

Well, most of them are bottom tier Made in the USA straight up chemical trash.

[@1312Johnny]

😆😆😆

[@matthewkocher8443]

This is the Gordon Ramsey of scents lol

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Haha yes!

[@dreadlocke1151]

Not really. Gordon Ramsay is accomplished and hilarious.

[@wallpaperlicker]

or the simon cowell

[@HUSTLER1346]

“What is this shit?”

[@Julie_77777]

Simon Cowell!

[@87linceed]

More of this guy please he is so honest its hilarious

[@JesusChrist5000]

The sniff test is skewed from the start because he has already been advised that these are cheap fragrances.

[@FRAGMENTAL]

This did occur to me after the fact. Next time I won't mention what type of fragrances they are.

[@JesusChrist5000]

@@FRAGMENTAL Their also seems to be a widespread notion that the same fragrance smells better on certain people than others. I wonder if there has ever been a blind sniff test for this phenomenon to see if there is any truth to it? Some people report getting "lots of compliments" when they go out and wear fragrances, whereas some people never get compliments.

[@FRAGMENTAL]

@@JesusChrist5000 Yes everyone has a different skin chemistry which react in different ways with the aroma chemicals.

[@JesusChrist5000]

@@FRAGMENTAL This is just my theory but I think it has more to do with someone's general aura and energy pattern than their skin chemistry. Because alot of people wear fragrance on their clothes or hair, and not on their skin

[@thetechlibrarian]

JesusChrist5000 yes not to mention diet and your body’s ph

[@keithgray1221]

Really like this idea. Would be really interesting to get Aaron to blind test some popular hyped better quality frags and some niche ones to.

[@spicerack73]

That is a great idea.

[@Milwaukeemonsterr]

Great idea!!!

[@pweedyadele]

We want this vid... pls mk it happen for us

[@happyconsumer2147]

He's great!! Bring him back again!! This time to rate Tom Ford, Guerlain, Dior and other great ones.

[@bettesfragrancereviews1994]

This!

[@lisatsen1556]

He does have his own channel n does some review

[@Duke52DDOJ]

Should play "niche or designer"

[@bettesfragrancereviews1994]

What a great video! I am amazed at how this perfumer's nose picks up chemicals so quickly, and can even tell which fragrances are probably going to last/project, and how much of a synthetic note is put on top of a tiny quantity of natural ingredients (if any). One of the best fragrance videos I've watched, honestly. I hope you bring him back! :)

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Yes we have more planned!

[@jaytuckerwrites]

This is the most interesting idea for a vid that I have seen in a very long time. Great idea and would love to see more perfumers talk about designers.

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Thanks Jay👍🏻

[@BrandonTheGreatest]

It's one thing to be a collector but it's another thing to a professional in the business breaking down fragrances. I would love to see and hear more of the industry professionals do videos like this! Thumbs up.

[@Smurfygurly]

Omg Aaron is brilliant! I’d love to see him sniff a selection of different price ranges to see if he rates the more expensive offerings more highly.

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Yes I was very entertained by his reactions! Thanks Claire!

[@whenyourout]

ooo Claire he really annoyed me ha …. Brilliant like a 100 watt bulb you wouldnt want it in your house! ;}

[@marcilk7534]

That’s a great idea.

[@Almansa403s]

This and the later one with Aaron have been the best fragrance videos i've seen on KZbin.

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Oh cheers 👍🏻

[@izzatirfan1995]

At 11:25, did he really ask why people would by a cheap clone rather than the real black orchid? The answer is obvious aint it?

[@dabarefootbombshell]

A lot of perfumers don't buy fragrances retail. They buy a lot of testers, decants, and pre-owned. You can get pre-owned Tom Ford on Ebay for a good deal if you look regularly. So I don't think Aaron was suggesting the retail price of Tom Ford.

[@alimaalikhan]

Izzat Irfan I wouldn’t wear Black Orchid if it was given to me. Every other woman that I pass in the street is wearing it here this winter. I’ve been so put off by the saturation that it now repulses me. 🤮

[@dabarefootbombshell]

@@alimaalikhan I layer mine with another scent and don't over do it.

[@alimaalikhan]

dabarefootbombshell yes, layering something on it would make it more interesting. LVEB was like that too: everywhere, all the time, on everyone! Not everyone has a clue how to layer though. 😊

[@LightOfJoy1]

It is shocking that someone would genuinely question why some people cannot afford to spend $100 on a fragrance.

[@newfront4]

The nose can be a complex thing especially for a perfumer.

[@chrisfranknotts1]

I got a bottle of CK1 Shock from Santa, I think it’s an absolute banger! Really like it and had a fair few compliments wearing it so far.

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Yeh I really enjoy it

[@kdndjdndiwo]

i do have a bottle, but aaron tell the truth that the fragrance doesn long lasting and i aggree nice content fragmental

[@Ventus7777]

Awesome idea, I wonder how he would've rated cheapies that smell expensive like Bentley for men intense for example 😁

[@Roman888]

I love how Aaron called CK One Shock both "alright" and "awful".

[@WSF176]

Aaron is a treat and then some. I don’t think he was rude or disrespectful but genuinely and somewhat brutally honest. I’d love to see him again on your channel with other genres like niches and clones. I secretly pray he tears PV apart 😊 Great idea and well done video Chris.

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Yes his brutal honesty is refreshing!

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

Thanks guys, I really enjoyed this video. Would love to see you both do a similar video, but with niche frags.

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Yes great idea👍🏻

[@69HESH]

Aaron is one cool dude who certainly knows his onions when it comes to fragrances. I doff my cap to him. Excellent video Chris.

[@Elequite]

I love that you added zaras RWA i found it in store by accident and fell in love with it. I find the projection actually lasts a good 4-6 hours on my skin and for a 20$ fragrance it is a gem. Great video!

[@Malthayy]

I LOVE Aaron's approach to deciphering fragrances! I really learn a lot from this. Please do more videos with him, Chris!

[@slayemgaming]

Cheap fragrances are the reason why frag game is still interesting 😍

[@lowrider419fly]

Aaron's insight into fragrances is wonderful!

[@relocatetoItaly]

He never identified a single accord or note .. Everything including notes was fed to him my Chris.

[@jijakyu]

Woooow I didn't expect that reaction to Rochas Man! Demi, George and Jeremy all rate that fragrance as a nice pleasant smelling one!

[@grooviestneedle]

Doesnt say much, Jeremy hypes alot of subpar frags

[@MrMelonMan96]

This guy is great, definitely would like to see more videos with him

[@FRAGMENTAL]

I'm planning on it! 😁

[@BoChosen]

Phenomenal post. Really enjoyed the dialogue and interaction from an experienced fragrance creator.

[@1987198719871]

I love that guy!!! He's totally clarifying everything I thought about the state of fragrances these days... cheap made, generic with safe (awfull) performance... and it isn't just the cheapies.

[@scottyhaines4226]

Nothing but Tonka bean, pachouli, bergamot and ambroxan in most designer releases.

[@turboshazed7370]

Patchouli was done right in Dolce & Gabbana K and most fragrances as of late but I am with you on Tonka bean and ambroxan

[@DerekGustardMAGIC]

OMD Chris! Fantastic video! I’m a fan of some of Aaron’s work and get what he means about the chemical smell of some of the perfumes you presented to him!

[@drakkar_night3346]

Creed Aventus... Aaron: I’d give it a 4 point 5 😂

[@Alanitoo]

Rich warm addictive is amazing!! it's one of my favs and i have smelled a lot of niche and designers.

[@schism6976]

It's awesome. The longevity is great on me. 👌

[@Mouxbar]

For the ones I know, I didn't count him wrong. At the same time, this was a little like a "cold reading" night. Bring him back for more - good fun!

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Tune in on Sunday!

[@dookiekicks]

This needed to have some curveballs in it. But something tells me he wouldn't handle that very well.

[@tyc00n]

like having dinner with a chef, "it's alright"

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Haha yes

[@cvetanpetrov3325]

There will be bu..hurt people in the comments 100 % " Who is this guy?, I own 1,2,3.. all of them, and they smell gorgeous" haha . I'm a traditionally trained for 6 years in Paris Pastry Chef , and a friend of mine did the same thing with me, made me try cheap $3-4 cakes. Horrible . They are cheap, taste cheap and plasticky, and there's so much chemicals , you can't even imagine. You can fool some average consumers, but experienced ones will tell if the fragrance/cake is cheap 19/20 times , and I'm not even talking professionals. Love the video .

[@will_9329]

Love Aaron’s input. Interesting perspective. Pretty sure Zara R/W/A is still readily available onlin

[@sdafasdfasdfsda]

Aaron = hype train destroyer

[@danspanos]

Great video Chris! Seeing him react to these cheaper fragrances was priceless! lol I actually dig the Zara.

[@EverymanFragrances]

RWA is lovely. CK One Shock is without doubt synthetic but it smells nice to my basic nose. Although I've smelt some horrible chemicals while working in a lab....

[@danspanos]

@@EverymanFragrances I know a lot of people love Shock, but I really can't stand it. I bought a bottle, sprayed it once, and then took it right back to the store. Fragrances are so subjective, and I don't put anyone down for liking something. 🍻

[@EverymanFragrances]

@@danspanos can you take a frag back after spraying it?! You certainly can't do that in the UK.

[@danspanos]

@@EverymanFragrances Only one store let's you do that here, and it isn't an actual fragrance store. It's called TJ Maxx! They don't care what you return... They just slap another tag on it and put it back on the shelf! We also have a store called Ulta that will let you return it for store credit so you can buy another fragrance from them.

[@felipebezerra682]

Frag-mental’s channel is the best tv show for a Sunday morning! Keep it up!

[@chrisballard9849]

As I said before, I do like Aaron, totally down to earth guy, love his face when he is smelling them lol

[@jwill8759]

This was great viewing. Ripping the cheapies to bits 😂😂. I agree on CK Shock, hate that trash.

[@andy-qj9eh]

You have a strange nose, i have many fragrance, but ck shock givs me so much compliments....

[@jwill8759]

@@andy-qj9eh it's not for me. It's good others can enjoy it as it's very inexpensive.

[@PeeDeePalms]

What a great video idea! Aaron obviously knows his stuff (as you do, Chris). I wish my nose were half as matured as his. Would love to see more vids like these. Some niche, some designer. Thanks!!

[@TheBTEAMwins]

Agreed, it’s great to get a perfumers take on popular ones. Get him back on

[@JohnScott9000]

Good stuff, you should get him more on the channel. Quite funny in his own way

[@CK1da]

Really cool. Great idea Chris. To have someone with such an advanced nose and knowledge plus a chemistry background smell those cheapies. It's like he just smelled the chemical compounds in them they weren't even fragrances for him lol. Really enjoyed it. I hope to see his fragrances in the U.S. Thanks. - Colin

[@jamiesonbradyjuiced_up9745]

Hey fella, this is a cracking bit of content. ATH is a natural in front of camera and a fab perfumer to boot. Love the idea of having a nose sniff frags blind, i'd love to see a vid with ATH and/or another Nose smelling a mix of frags, literally everything from Roja Dove to PP clones. Any chance of doing one like that?

[@briantaylor6030]

THIS IS YOUR BEST VIDEO that I've seen. Would ABSOLUTELY LOVE ♥️ to see him review all the major designers, his nose is amazing!!! I want to try his scents, he needs to get a distributor in the USA🇺🇸

[@deanpedley]

i would love that guy to smell some perfume parlours see what he thought

[@The_Big_Smoochie]

Perfumer with sensitive, attuned nose: *sniff* Cheap, synthetic fragrances: I'm gonna destroy this man's whole career.

[@fraghag]

Seriously adore these videos! So entertaining! Thanks for putting this together 🙏

[@harveytrevino2257]

What a fun video!! Thank you so much!!

[@beadcattamjo6579]

Great teamwork! Thanks again for your great content.

[@dcjimr1]

Love this video and love Aaron...I really appreciate honesty in fragrance reviews. I plan on ordering his Discovery Box as a Christmas present for myself! More Aaron, please! You two are great together.

[@canislupus2661]

christmas is over, whats the verdict?

[@dcjimr1]

@@canislupus2661 Aaron stopped shipping to North America before I could order it! Hopefully it sounds like he might be starting up again soon.

[@SherlockDave]

Bring him regularly please!!!!!!!! Let him rate Armaf and other clones

[@GALLEN-vf7uy]

Is there a single human being on Earth that doesn't think Rochas Man is pure crap ? It was the first fragrance that I blind bought and became furious at myself for buying it. It is SO unisex !!!

[@hestia165]

There is nothing wrong with unisex frags, in fact I know a few female scents which I would like to own full bottles of them, but Rochas Man is terrible really, it is very sour in a weird way, this cappucino note is pukeworthy af

[@GALLEN-vf7uy]

I'm sorry but we differ on this topic. I don't want my son smelling like a girl. I just don't. I can not stand working around a man all day that smells like a girl. While I do enjoy this Frag World journey , unisex fragrances just aren't a part of my world.......and ....The fact that I paid full price for a large bottle of Rochas Man will haunt me to the grave

[@maxpandoras7075]

I like that these videos are not just 90% advertisment like those of Jeremy where he just tries to sells stuff, every video is the same - with a little twist, thus just perpetuates the sameness, the advertisment character. i really like honest reviews from genuine perfume lovers. i mean designer perfums sound all the same, so lets skip it and just focus on niche fragrances etc. It´s also great, when people explain a bit more than "great" "bad", and talk the ingredients...

[@scentedsnowdrops]

Loved this 🙂 a bit like taking Raymond Blanc to McDonald's lol. Been trying a few samples of Aaron's fantastic work and yesterday tried the Jasmine Amber Rose which he said is now Goddess, after smelling that I can understand how hard this video was for him lol. Its heaven in a bottle and this guy knows how to do chocolate 😍 sayin that ill always love my super synthetic fragrances, especially the loud 90s ones 🙄🙊 lol

[@mariuszgrudzinski4962]

Please make a long video (2 hours) with the same topic. Give him some random stuff and we would see his opinion about fragrances. That would be awesome❤ Such a nice guy😊

[@D1210]

Please get Aaron back. In this format. Love it.

[@leoguzman8757]

I really want to know wat are some of the ones he really likes, that would be pretty awesome 👍🏼

[@mrslissyloo]

Absolutely loved this one, Chris! ATH is a blast, what a great addition to your vid haul!!

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Thank you!

[@christopherbird2739]

Aaron needs to stop with the cheek fillers

[@danked6731]

Is there not a bias in advising him they are *cheap* before the smell test bro??

[@deadgirl82]

I wish you would do a women's version of this series with ATH

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Good idea. I don't have womens fragrances but you can pay to ship samples directly to him via fragrancesamplesuk.com 👍🏻

[@marcilk7534]

FRAG-MENTAL Hopefully someone in the UK will do that. I’d love to see women’s too. Maybe get together with Clair.

[@ScentitarFragrance]

Loved his expertise and these cheapies usually are not great in quality for sure. No escaping that

[@worldtravel6649]

This guy's botox is really really bothering me. He's criticizing these fragrances when he should be criticizing his plastic surgeon or dermatologist.

[@keep_walking_on_grass]

agreed.. to me, botox faces make people look like a snake had bitten them in the face. And I will never understand women who are thinking, it makes them more attractive, if their lipps look like an inflatable boat. horrible.

[@cayetano6547]

That was fun! Love Aaron!!

[@PetrucciFever]

I love how your recent videos with ATH have become your most viewed ones in no time - way to go!

[@stevecorkin2428]

Great idea. Aaron is obviously such a sport.

[@FRAGMENTAL]

He is. Great guy.

[@jonaflynn74]

I love and appreciate his honesty, no sugarcoating 😂

[@mv8834]

As always, amazing video. From the content to the scenery.

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Thanks!

[@andersjensen1499]

The more one gets into fragrances the more these cheap ones - just doesn’t work. So I absolutely gets his reaction. 90% of the times I have been talked into buying some cheap fragrances I have been disappointed ☹️. The cheap ones that I can recommend is Bentley for men intense, Mont Blanc individuel and Ferrari Bright Neroli but my best recommendation is to buy some quality juice from the clone houses.

[@killer29209]

Anders Jensen what’s some good clone houses?

[@grmmj000w]

the thing is some of my cheap/clones fragrances gave me way more compliments from people than my niche fragrances , cheap/clones fragrances works guys u just need to buy the good one's because there is alot of bad ones ! its not like u gonna put ur nose on ur skin to smell the synthetics all the time the majority of people aren't fragheads they can't tell if the fragrance smell synthetic or not they just enjoy the smell so cheap fragrances definitely work especially if u only want compliments

[@grmmj000w]

@@killer29209 Alexandria Fragrances, Armaf, al haramain, paris corner/world fragrances , Dua Fragrances, Parfums Vintage ( better quality but higher prices like designers range), Rasasi (not actually a clones house but they have some of the best cheap fragrances on the market)

[@killer29209]

AMir B thanks brother for the fast reply I got a few from Armaf HAVENT heard of Paris corner I’ll def be on the lookout for them. And you are absolutely right with the cheapies getting more compliments than some of the higher ones my girlfriend fav fragrance out of the 43 I own is nautical voyage i was flabbergasted

[@grmmj000w]

@@killer29209 u r welcome brother, paris corner and fragrance world both new dubai houses they only do cheap clones & both obvious bout it they are not trying to hide it, they have some amazing one's i smelled recently la uno from paris corner (the one edp clone) & i was surprised it smell very close like 80-85%ish to my nose but they are hard to buy from the internet , nautica voyage is amazing for a 14$ i also recommend perry ellis red 360 (acqua di gio clone), rasasi daarej, lattafa najdia (invictus aqua clone with better performance), rasasi al wisam day (silver water mountain clone and better imo), ard al zaafaran midnight oud (amouage interlude man great clone for a 30$ its amazing)

[@zeez7043]

Liked the video and I love Frag-Mental but I have to completely disagree on his thoughts on Rochas Man and CK One Shock . I have a bit of collection and I use CK One Shock just like when I don't know what I want to wear in this season ,and it got me more compliments than much more expensive fragrances that I have . And I also disagree that it does not last , on my skin CK one Shock lasts about 5-6 hours with a good hour and a half projection , so for 26 quid for 200ml is actually a really good deal .

[@houseadams4841]

I agree Zee... Wear what you like... and spend / buy what you want... I just commented on another post and stated that I wear everything from Tom Ford / Dior... To CK and Perry Ellis... Specifically CK Shock... It’s nice. Sure it isn’t the best and can be a bit synthetic in the opening... but for the price... and if YOU like it... Wear away... Obviously I respect his position and point of view... and can appreciate where he is coming from... But live and let live... No need to belittle folks that wear these fragrances and perhaps it’s all they can afford...

[@zeez7043]

Nate Adams no nm jjhb Absolutely true everything you said ✌️👍

[@andy-qj9eh]

yes, I love ck shock

[@dayvidgee8767]

He was holding back a fair bit, possibly as he needs to keep face for his own products. Cheapies have a place, but they are bound to be more chemical. Some of us can't afford the big expensive brands, especially at the beginning when we start our journey. When you get further in, i.e, 3 years like myself and realise over 400 frags, mainly cheapies, is a bit silly, then you start to realise you need no more and focus on sampling better quality fragrances and having quality over quantity. £1 for 100ml is telling you what you are going to get though. Niche in general is much better, but even some niche is terrible. It's an expensive hobby to explore. I only have the Oud 24 hours from the video, and think it's pretty good, but my nose isn't as professional as Aaron's and can imagine that Black Orchid is a far better creation. Should try a vid where it's 5 cheapies and 5 niche - Aaron will know the difference for sure, but would still be interesting.

[@tonybruno9897]

Watching a true craftsman rate someone else's work is awesome. As a tradesman myself I can relate 👍😎👍

[@smokingweedcures]

I love this guys honesty and sheer knowledge all without coming across as pretentious. Can we more videos with Aaron, the please?!??

[@DarkDestroyerHDx]

He has his own channel

[@davidtorres7838]

Hey FM I just recently discovered your channel. I have been watching fragnance videos on KZbin for well over a year now and I have to say your videos are great. Keep doing what you do bud.

[@ameer014]

This was much fun and interesting actually, You should definitely do more videos with him, Next video should be niche and cheapies

[@Novation321]

Always great watching Aaron

[@Harvest1212]

8:57 I couldn’t stop laughing 😂

[@simodthebod4256]

Really interesting video Chris. Really enjoyed it

[@justaddlight]

The 90s yuppie 😂😂😂😂 Brilliant! I had the same first impression on paper. Dreadful stuff. But after 30 minutes on skin.....bang. Would love to get your impressions of Unexpected Fresh Spicy from Zara Chris.

[@ROCKGRINDER12]

two cheap in price but fine and elegant fragrances I have: AGUA BRAVA EDC 500 ml splash (£27 pounds) and BRUMMEL EDC 500 ml splash (£10.50 pounds); both are very nice colognes from the house of Antonio Puig (QUORUM) and old school for a mature man with a solid personality and hard character, you cannot go wrong wearing these two colognes.

[@VapeTime79]

got the ck1 shock and rich warm addictive

[@TheMinuteman1964]

awesome video, enjoyed his perspective

[@anastasiosmitropoulos1989]

This video was an excellent idea. Please make a similar video with Aaron blind rating popular fragrances. Thanks.

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Yes great idea👍🏻

[@samuelmatheis]

thank u. a bit concern: ck shock was the first one, not the "last one". then further, it is important to focus on the lasting componants of a fragrance. so let the test-paper sit at least 10min. because the hour u smell it, is the hour u have to bear it. that gives a hint for how far i am convinced on the professionality here. thank u

[@harryiglesias]

I don't want to offend anyone because there are companies involved....that's disgusting!!! this is for men with no brain... I really loved this video...I think I'm going to have a nightmare tonight about...fake lavender!!!

[@deyoviC]

How about you tell the perfumer that you're giving him to sniff expensive fragrances, but rather throw in something literally budget under 30 bucks and see what his reactions are going to be? Vice versa may apply.

[@pallas100]

Please do a part 2, this is great!

[@scottagostini289]

This guy is incredible. Nose goals!

[@miles-178]

9.36 !!!!! really love this video because of total sincere feelings ... i´m the same type of ... and there were many times that i believed to all of the blind buys because of youtube hype reviews ... and was many times more than disappointed (glad i only had rochas sample ... very syrupy synthetic, overly sweet headache smell)

[@Blowmeagain]

One of the best videos I’ve seen on fragrances. Your guest is brilliant. Peace

[@veritasvincit2745]

An obvious quid for 100ml of the Poundland one. At that price you could pour it into your windscreen washer reservoir on your car if it didn't work on you and leave a pleasant trail when you wash the screen.

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Yes exactly. It's actually stunning value.

[@lukasskywalker9275]

I love the honesty!🤙👍🤘

[@jijdom]

Really enjoyed the video, let him rate Guerlain! Habit rouge, l'instant, heritage and vetiver. But blind tests! And i love the honesty!!!

[@pringlescan81]

I love Aaron because he’s passionate and he hates everything... passionately

[@FRAGMENTAL]

I can stand by anyone who can become passionate about something. It's so interesting!

[@rashpalcheema4358]

"Years ago I used to coat myself in Black Orchid" "Why wouldn't somebody want to save up £40 tops, Black Orchid is £30-40" You can tell he's not bought Black Orchid again recently!

[@whenyourout]

I like 24 hours oud better smoother only £14 cheap and excellent

[@mubangachisanga4995]

Jason's Bucket List Great scent

[@cameronchristie7692]

Nautica voyage is the best cheap fragrance you will ever buy... Great longevity... Huge compliment getter