Perfumer Reviews 'Oajan' by Parfums de Marly

[@Jindujun]

Oajan is a masterpiece, like a few others from PDM, which is a magnificent house.

[@riddhboss5438]

Yes yes yes. I’ve been waiting for this review for more than a couple months. Thank you so much. This is definitely my first love on Niche Fragrances. A lot of people are more into Layton, Herod, Layton Exclusif and others, but Oajan for me is definitely my top 2 fragrances of all times. ❤️❤️

[@symphantic4552]

yeah!

[@iFrankie.]

Carlisle for me.!

[@cryptonator1988]

@@iFrankie. love carlisle..

[@cryptonator1988]

When did you purchase your bottle of ojuan? People saying its reformulated..

[@tjololot3761]

I had the chance to visit PDM store in Paris last month. Their fragrances are sublime, but I would equally rate the decoration of the store and the whole experience when you go inside to buy your favorite fragrance. Great review Aaaron, it's always a pleasure to watch you explain in detail the notes of the fragrance and it's performance.....best regards from Greece

[@garthwright6308]

Aaron Terrence Hughes is God's gift to the fragrance community! My last three purchases have all been Parfums De Marly: Herod, Layton, and Oajan today. All are pre-reformulated, 78% alcohol volume. The only negative is that my finances took a huge hit over the last 3 weeks or so.

[@conanhercules5705]

You deserve to treat yourself you’ll get it back

[@djSevalFerrick]

Damn boss where did you find 78% pdm?

[@남동우-v7t]

Where did you get 78% 😢

[@Perseus99]

This is definitely going to be my Thanksgiving and Christmas scent. A sophisticated dessert in a bottle.

[@jarrettjustin3031]

Love this fragrance! I just bought it last week and am very happy. Everyone in my family that has smelled it has told me I smelled really good.

[@patr70]

😊

[@justinpearson8615]

Looking forward to this one Oajan, Habdon, and Layton are my three most worn bottles last winter!!! Oajan is a great easy wear and long lasting and great smelling.

[@djones8571]

Who else applauds and tears up when Aaron gives a fragrance a 10? The build-up is intense and 10s are rare...like a unicorn.

[@martysmith2851]

Just you I think...🙄

[@reyruby7538]

I wouldn't say I applaude and tear up, but he's spot on with a 10. This fragrance is one, if not THE BEST gourmand I've ever smelled in my lifetime. Honestly, if you have the money, get it. There's no way around. This is THE gourmand. It radiates such warmth and luxury, it's unbelievable.

[@interestingvideos4046]

Which other scents has he given 10 that u can remember? Cuz yes its so rare that he does

[@djones8571]

@@interestingvideos4046 I vaguely remember Black Orchid, Grand Soir and Side Effect. I think there are a couple more, but its like finding a needle in a haystack.

[@interestingvideos4046]

@@djones8571 thanks . Yes the 10/10 are few and far in between .

[@kevinlindblad5138]

I just came here and didnt know who this guy was before i just googled him. I first thought he talked out of his ass with those fancy words, but then realized he was the real deal, damn bro.. this is next level shit he is giving us

[@aal_blessed]

Glad you did this review! - You gave Oajan ……. [10/10] - You gave Habdan ... [ 8/10 ] - So you prefer Oajan over Habdan. - 04:20 I agree with your concept. Thanks Aaron

[@kurush61]

Thanks for the tips regarding Hedione in gourmands! I’ve always had some trouble with crafting my gourmands - never ever expected that hedione could be the material that’s mucking it up.

[@YOLONOW5280]

I just got a sample and omg it’s an absolute ten. A less synthetic and more natural version of Angel Share. I love it and awaiting my full bottle. Fabulous review

[@Thundercattitus]

I agree 10/10 I love this fragrance. Brings a smile every time I wear it. An amazing Fall/ winter fragrance for me. Love from NYC

[@etubionucheyo901]

Bro, I loved your reviews before j knew you did perfumes and I respect you so much for devotion to the craft

[@robertpatterson3108]

The first time I sprayed this on at home everyone told me the house smelled like savory fresh cinnamon rolls. I agree it would be more perfect with some extra spices added. It’s not a daily wear for me, even in the cold, but a special occasion fragrance for me.

[@tracer073]

Why not daily?

[@jackwaters7633]

By far my favourite house! If you’re new to perfumery and looking for a something niche, I’d always recommend PDM

[@m.houston6643]

I just ordered a bottle of Habdan and the discovery set. I’m new to collecting my first expensive bottle was milliseme imperial but I was very unimpressed with the performance. I’m hoping PDM ends up being my go to niche.

[@persephonesdad5792]

@@m.houston6643 a big fear of mine is to blind buy (100mL) and be disappointed or to love it for 1/4 bottle and then discover something i like more and then have to push my (newer) purchase to the back row till next year. I buy decants whenever I can first.

[@interestingvideos4046]

​@@m.houston6643what's ur favorite scent from Parfums de Marley

[@imaquis8368]

I accidentally stumbled onto PDM a couple years ago now. I was looking to replace a fragrance that was my signature, due to it being discontinued. My now fiancé and I walked by the PDM booth the bottles caught me eye and tested a bunch of them. I’m slowly building my collection!

[@iFrankie.]

Same here, stumbled across Parfums de marly and I now own about 4 bottles of the house I love their house and wanna continue to collect majority of their house

[@matts2452]

This is a banger from PDM, it’s one of their best releases. Performance is very good and it’s mass appealing. I prefer it over Killian Angel Share which is similar but slightly more feminine

[@TheXone7]

This is not mass appealing. More people already told me I smell like an old grandpa.

[@Beignetboy]

​@@TheXone7those are the same people who would probably say sauvage is the best fragrance on the market 😂

[@Safefragrance]

🦄 Habdan, Herod, Oajan, Layton and Sedley are my top PDM Right now but am starting to love Godolphin as well now 🦄

[@bluemystic7501]

Godolphin is awesome!

[@foki_official]

It's possible this is my favourite of all time. Really love this one

[@jazminek2936]

Hello Aaron, pulling a weekend shift, had an older patient that was a fellow frag head. He complimented me on my fragrance and we got to talking..he's dabbling into niche frags. Long story short i recommended him to try out ATH house and then came down and saw you uploaded a vid 😊 💚🦄✨

[@MrLanarana]

Oajan is amazing and Killian's Angel's Share is veeeery similar

[@ryanepps771]

Very well done! I like Oajan for winter. Ready to smell your 2 new frags once they arrive! 🦄

[@WilliamCooper-u9k]

I love the way you describe fragrances Aaron as well as your fragrances "daddy" and "onyx" which I recently purchased. Hope you can feature my top 6 favorite scents. 1. Initio Blessed Baraka 2. Initio Absolute Aphrodisiac 3. Parfums De Marly Godolphin 4. Initio Rehab 5. Initio Musk Therapy 6. Jubilation XXV Man by Amouage Yeah I like the house of initio. Hope to buy more of your fragrances soon!

[@RobertEgbers]

Every time I think I have my favorite PDM figured out, something re-shuffles me. As much as I love Oajan and Layton Exclusive, Carlyle has to be king rn. Their DNA is backbone is all so similar that it’s a Highlander situation. There can be only one….in my collection.

[@Ed-ce5mb]

Parfums de Marly has REFORMULATED Oajan. I own an older formulation which has an alcohol concentration of 78%. The new formulation I see in stores has 82% alcohol and does not have 3 ingredients found in the batches that have 78% alcohol. The missing ingredients are: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate & Ethylhexyl Salicylate. The new formulation does not last as long and it smells different. Parfums de Marly fragrances are ALWAYS getting reformulated and become much weaker than their ORIGINAL releases. Parfums de Marly HAS NOT been transparent when it comes to the reformulation of their fragrances. Herod, Layton & Carlisle have also been reformulated and have 3%-4% more alcohol in newer batches.

[@SzymonZat]

I agree. I really like Greenly and Carlisle but the performance is just not there. They last about 6 hours and project only for 1 to 2 hours. Not worth it. Herod is a joke when it comes to longevity.

[@jts4248]

Pdm is high quality. Y'all people are full of shit. I have old batches and new and everything is good 👍

[@mamia06]

@@jts4248 no lol

[@ericdickerson9080]

​@@SzymonZatI think maybe you're going nose blind. I own both those post 2020 batches and they last over 8 hours.

[@SzymonZat]

@@ericdickerson9080 I do not use parfumes that often. Also there are some other brands that I own and that are perfect when it comes to performance - Amouage Reflection Man, Mancera Aoud Vanillia, Dior Farhenheit, Xerjoff Naxos, Matiere Premiere Parisian Music, Montale Red Vetiver. I'm very happy with them. Recently I bought full bottle of PdM Carlise. Scent is great, longevity not so much. I bought it because I really like the scent

[@rachidboukenoui6907]

Always Aeron is the star of perfume reviewing ❤

[@Miller73]

Amazing visual and sound quality on this review mate! Keep up the good work. Cheers from across the pond!

[@straden79]

layton exclusif was instant love for me, love this house, definitely gonna check the samples of oajan sometime

[@ChescoYT]

i've been sooooo curious about this fragrance for years, and still haven't tried it.

[@sergiovazquez8599]

If you’ve ever tried cinnamon buns like those from Cinnabon that’s exactly the olfactory experience of Oajan. No further snobby explanation needed.I love it but it’s expensive for what it is, moderate performance.

[@ChescoYT]

@@sergiovazquez8599 oh i LOVE that smell!

[@david-2]

@@ChescoYT This is monstrously strong cinnamon apple pie. Get yourself a decant from somewhere :)

[@JayandSarah]

I have no idea if you really know what you are talking about, but I am sure enjoying your channel! Fantastic production quality it's been really elevated from the prior years. Job well done.

[@cruztube23]

Just got my decant delivered an hour ago. It's too early to review it but the first impression is WOW! Smells so good man

[@symphantic4552]

Oajan was love at first whiff for me. Almost at the end of my first bottle. Obvious re-buy. Could you please review Orto Partisi "Stercus" before the autumn arrives? Would be really curious to see what you think.

[@alexdenton6586]

I didn't like its opening... but it's worth the wait. Unlike "Carlisle" and "Herod" which I don't particularly like, Oajan is really pretty and well balanced. It has a warm honeyed Vanilla, sweet and sensual. Tonka and Cinnamon entwine, forming an aromatic pairing of sweet spices. Mugwort, Cistus, Ambergris, Benjoin... a string of notes that dress it with vanilla nuances and offer it credibility. After one hour on my skin, I have an impression of tobacco and flowers. It is the smell of a Nougat cream near a fireplace. A cozy Christmas Eve scent... 7/10

[@TheJofrica]

Yeah I smelled tobacco and leather a bit

[@ReignsDad71023]

I'm glad I didn't blind buy this...I would've been so disappointed because I own Angles' Share by Kilian which Oajan is compared to by many but I find blows it away. But to each his own.

[@djsilent01]

Nothing else matters to me once Ethyl Maltol is whipping through the base..!!! And we got it twice..!!! winning!

[@ndi7365]

Herod for Summer Ojan for Winter i’m telling you guys you won’t miss

[@tracer073]

Both for winter

[@MistaVegaPunk]

Herod for summer ? Good lord

[@matthewcross2991]

Cannot stress how much you need to sample Nisean from PDM. Such a gorgeous and masculine thick patchouli with resinous and spicy qualities which dries into a woody and comforting scent with the most elegant projection ever. Potentially my favourite fragrance ever, the dry down is the most beautiful thing ever and I feel like you’d appreciate it

[@bryanryan4504]

I agree. I own a bottle of nisean and it is my favorite pdm. I work in offices and always wear a suit or a sport coat and nisean is best as a business class scent. Strictly business for me and truly masculine. Not very versatile but does well in its niche.

[@milkbaby99]

Excellent detailed review as always, Aaron! 👏👍👍 I'd be curious to hear what you think of Kalan from Parfums de Marly. It got overwhelmingly good reviews from KZbin reviewers who coincidentally received free bottles. I personally do not like it and am curious to hear your assessment...

[@justinjackson6496]

One of my favourite fragrances! Thanks for the review. Eagerly awaiting untill Maxaroma gets Hard Candy!!!

[@raulsaavedra709]

Have had the sample for a few months, had smelled it on paper and did not like it, specially compared to Carlisle which I love. But after this video looked up the little sample sprayer again and smelled it on my skin, I do like it actually.

[@coreyauer2125]

1:15 "Cleeeen" is always the review I need to hear. No homo, but man's voice is relaxing to hear

[@DivineFrag]

Oajan a very sharp winter fragrance, love it.

[@barcelonaguayaquil9213]

Perfect for the Holidays , Thanksgiving and Christmas

[@ian8018]

I'd love to get your take on Roja Dove's "Sweetie Aoud". It's suppose to smell like a french patisserie and be a very unique gourmand fragrance.

[@user-pp9bl5gr1n]

If you like this but want more spicy try Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac

[@charleywaynehinkle6358]

The opening for this is top tier. Apple pie at its finest. The dry down for me is extremely powdery which is a no for me. Just turn unisex leaning feminine to me. If powdery doesn’t bother you then I recommend a blind buy.

[@franco05]

To me this is the best from thier house, i prefer it a lot over Layton, and others ive smelled.

[@rareconcept5649]

Been waiting for this review Aaron.

[@itayonplay352]

I liked very much 1 Million Prive, And I miss it so much since it discontinoued... I've heard Oajan is very similar. Gonna try it and probably buy it one day.

[@mrnorthpresents]

I was going to say I thought you reviewed this. One of the reasons I bought it

[@chakawhyte5753]

I prefer this over Killian Angel’s Share

[@keyzopendoorz123]

Both are good as fuck

[@chakawhyte5753]

@@keyzopendoorz123 indeed they are

[@DrRDW]

Is it worth having both or are they too similar?

[@clifford6312]

Thank you Aaron for the great video. I have a similar skin type as yourself I think, where it doesn’t radiate easily. Will try a sample of this for sure.

[@StefanFragrance]

Awesome. Love hearing your thoughts on fragrances. ❤️

[@rosscomilburn6028]

I love your reviews man✌️✌️✌️. They're so intricate 🤘🤘🤘

[@Ericstraordinary]

Thank you for displaying the words on screen.

[@abboed.4076]

ATH Guapo was just chosen as the most sexy men's niche fragrance on Curlyfragrance's channel. 😎

[@patrickbateman4541]

Excited to see this re review! 👍

[@jameslongmore3830]

Fell hard for this house its ridiculous expensive here in Australia

[@edwardjohn5]

I had a sniff of this from a friend's old decant bottle and i fell absolutely in love with it at the first sniff. I would like to buy a bottle of this - but hesitated knowing that there are reformulations on Oajan. I sniffed a first batch bottle of Layton and the 2021 batch... the difference is, well, huge is an understatement. This bottle of yours is from what year, dear sir?

[@kingrichards101]

Kalan and Oajan are the two out of the line that is very unique and special.

[@coursol08]

You actually like Kalan? I can't stand the smell of it.

[@kingrichards101]

@@coursol08 it's not for everybody. But I do like the uniqueness.

[@onlyu2high]

Oajan is a 11/10, my favourite scent of all time.

[@NicoBearon]

For everyone asking about the reformulation, ive just ordered it so it’s probably a 2023/2024 batch and ill update u guys on it’s performance and what not once i get it and can properly “review” it

[@NicoBearon]

This is my favorite aaron hairstyle

[@gstevens6948]

I agree, it’s gorgeous, picked one up today.. smells sooo good.

[@issac3712]

Did you buy the new batch?

[@renegadebrad7448]

Great review Aaron if you get the chance I'd like you to do a review of parfums de marly Kalan because I've read many people say that it's kind of the odd one out in terms of the parfums de marly dna but super long performing and seems to be one of them love it or hate it fragrances

[@milkbaby99]

I just posted the same request for Kalan, great minds must think alike 🤣 I personally don't like it and am surprised how many good KZbin reviews there are.

[@juliochingaling5824]

Great review brother, well done. Stay safe.

[@TheGofreak]

I just love wearing Oajan in the christmas time 👌🏽

[@riddhboss5438]

Aaron, may I know which batch code is it..?? My Batch code is 809701. Sadly, mine is the reformulated version and it doesn’t perform very well. But I love it regardless. The occasions that I would wear this is definitely Netflix and chill with my love ones. ❤️❤️

[@Fadel_Abbas]

You have such a way with words. I like it.

[@foreign156]

What T-shirt are you wearing? Looks amazing

[@MrGabyBarbu]

I have a hard time deciding between this and Killian Angels Share, since I find them similar. Which one do you prefer? I am interested in your opinion. Thank you.

[@adikh4998]

Would love to see you reviewing kalan

[@Inothanks171]

I find your reviews fascinating

[@aromafromheaven]

Fantabulous review

[@amlifestyle3888]

Great Review! Just found this channel and the production quality is amazing. What microphone do you use?

[@FlorinGN]

Started watching for perfumes reviews, ended up watching to learn chemistry.

[@jameskelly2627]

Sounds awesome, but please do one more batch of your SMOULDER.

[@aj_gotsmoke]

I'm just curious Aaron, a question off the topic... What does unicorn means & what's the thought process behind that... could u give us a backstory in a separate vid ?

[@dune3231]

Hi! there's a note in Oajan that I consider quite weird - like an iron rod sticking out of that delicious cinnamon apple pie. I also smell it in Carlisle, Nasomatto Baraonda and a couple of other niche gourmands. What would that be? It doesn't even smell like a note, more like a structural part or something. It's also very persistent which makes me think of things like ambroxan or iso e... It ruins this fragrance for me, and I would love to put my finger on what it is lol.

[@tracer073]

Is it oud?

[@oisnowy5368]

Came for the perfume, but when I saw the t-shirt I immediately was wondering if the feel of the fabric was what convinced you to get it. Edit: when you say that it is crystalline at room temperatures, was that meant as a hint that it chances to a less crystalline structure when you put body heat behind it?

[@JozzipB]

What would be the best PDM perfume today according to you? Of course: projection and longevity is important

[@david-2]

I have a decant of this. 2 sprays on a piece of paper and the scent filled the room for days. This would be a Christmas scent for me, or maybe a cold November night out to see fireworks.

[@ThisisFerrariKhan]

You must have a small room. I’ve got a small apartment with three PDM fragrances sprayed on paper but certainly I couldn’t smell em emanating off the paper. the fragrances are amazing nonetheless

[@david-2]

@@ThisisFerrariKhan Lol no. I guess you're a person who constantly complains about fragrance performance?!

[@ThisisFerrariKhan]

@@david-2 I don’t. I expect fragrances to only last 4 to 6 hours at best.

[@chrisgallegos4552]

Great review my man ! Where did you bought that chain? I’ve looking for one like that

[@Ulyssmusic]

Still no layton review😭

[@gazzap6664]

Really enjoy your reviews and I have a few samples of ATH fragrances now and I am really keen to try more. Never been super impressed by PDM, much more of a Roja and Amouage fan,,, however you painted a great picture and I am keep to sample this one, excellent reviewing. By the way, you may be in a studio but you should fire whoever does your lighting,, very noticeable that the left hand side of you was in shadow... (bit nit picking but thought i would mention)

[@leonardmartin6048]

Loved the video. I wanted to order at your shop, but somehow shipping to my german adress doesnt work. Do you have any idea why that might be the case? I even changed my position when entering the website.

[@caseyplunkett6083]

All PDM fragrances are produced by Givaudan. I consider PDM to be a luxury brand but do not consider them to be Niche. Just my opinion

[@brutongaster4404]

One of my favorites, every time I wear it people around me say it makes them hungry.

[@biggJgrimey7]

PLEASE!! Can you do a review on CITY RHYTHM MIAMI (also Manhattan & San Diego). It's a beautiful scent.

[@chuck9569]

I have a bottle and i outgrew it. It just smells too much like food and not an accessory to my outfit. I also outgrew habdan a little. If they added more caramel to habdan I would adore it

[@yehi3456]

Between Oajan or Tom Ford Noir Extreme, which would you choose?

[@samuellacroix5523]

No way you don’t ship to canada 😭😭 I wanted to order Neon and Odyssey but I can’t because your website doesn’t have canada as an option for delivery

[@nicke1444]

Love the review! Oajan or Herod?

[@Suspect333]

PDM makes me emotional they are so good at what they do.

[@Omer698]

My skin has a love/hate relationship with Parfums De Marly. Layton Exclusif and Oajan are great, Herod and Carlisle not so much

[@randallECTRIC]

I'm pretty sure that you've already reviewed Oajan....wait ok..just got to the part where you explain...hahaha..love this fragrance

[@analauracarrillo659]

Oajan is amazing ! Makes me swoon

[@chodoris]

Hv u tried ex idolo brand ie the love and crime and lucid Dream? I m fond of them

[@tyreebranch]

Solid review!