REACTING TO ALEX COSTA'S TOP 10 MEN'S FRAGRANCES 2023

[@MonikaColognes]

FRAGRANCES MENTIONED: Tom Ford bit.ly/3mCnkI1 UK: bit.ly/3LedUg8 Hermes bit.ly/3Te6nA8 Better bit.ly/3Te6nA8 Parfums De Marly bit.ly/3wFw6HE bit.ly/3r8pvCe bit.ly/3JvXZae UK: bit.ly/3fmYB7d Prada bit.ly/3XZuCmp UK: bit.ly/3xTzheU Armani bit.ly/3LTlmvq bit.ly/3Ro41vJ UK: bit.ly/3RqHdLV Creed Aventus (+Armaf Club De Nuit Intense Man) bit.ly/3Z4JzF3 bit.ly/3nveur4 bit.ly/3Q0nOC5 UK: bit.ly/3thYQV4 Club de nuit bit.ly/2KJq1VE bit.ly/34MODUw UK: bit.ly/3q2q8h2 Tom Ford bit.ly/3pJKMky bit.ly/3sJhoga UK: bit.ly/3EJ3Dm5 Armani bit.ly/38bSifj bit.ly/3IAKTWW DIRECTLY ARMANI (free samples) bit.ly/3HX4At8 UK: bit.ly/3NbjMp4 Givenchy bit.ly/3QmmgS6 bit.ly/3QfZewZ bit.ly/3BH7cuw UK: bit.ly/3oUYqBC D&G bit.ly/3GTrj7E bit.ly/3JpPvjN UK: bit.ly/3q2HVVl

[@fadiking9651]

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[@Ronald_roo]

Alex and Monika, the collab we didn’t know we needed 🔥

[@rd5469]

Gentile fluidity Silver off my skin is the most long lasting freshie for summer. The light blue forever gives me six hours, the MFK gives me 10 plus and projects like crazy.

[@GrowingDownUnder]

light blue forever only 6 hours? that's a lie dude, maybe the eau intense version?

[@Redkittttttt]

Mfk Gentile fluidity Silver sexy or masculine?

[@GrowingDownUnder]

@@Redkittttttt gentle fluidity silver...it's fresh, woody, green with citrusy opening. No it's not sexy, actually some people may think it's too green or too synthetic because the ambroxan in it. It's just a fresh & classy scent for rich guys and older guys, not really a sexy scent or even a youthful scent, it's just gonna make you smell classy and clean that's all. So those are the occasions you would wear it like when you gotta be classy and well dressed

[@rd5469]

@@GrowingDownUnder It’s not a beast on me, unless I spray my clothes. And it dries down almost identical to the intense after the grapefruit opening which I really like.

[@ExecutorCR]

@22:43 Monika, not all the girls are into fragrances as you are. Trust me, to pickup average girls in a bar it is more effective something mass appealing than a niche complex unique fragrance.

[@kane4013]

Yep - Sauvage still comes out on top in random street surveys. If you want a fragrance for picking up, just go with the mass appealing top sellers. Boring but true.

[@dhtb5065]

​@@kane4013 sauvage is good. I have all four or them. Elixir is too strong to my nose.

[@MrDavekek]

For summer i prefer MFK Gentle Fluidity Silver and Hermes Eau de Citron Noir! However i really like the D&G one, but simply too many people wearing it

[@Redkittttttt]

is Mfk gentle fluidity silver sexy or masculine?

[@rrezonm]

Your voice is like heaven

[@gbl4103]

Love the accent

[@Stephen_T_Stephan]

I know that it is getting a lot of hate from the Givenchy traditionalists, but I would recommend Gentleman Society. It is definitely a new DNA and I think it is perfect for spring and summer. Would love to hear your take on it.

[@krispybowgod9656]

Society is great. Still has a faint touch of Iris but not the dominant note which I like. Summer though? Not sure where you live but it’s very hot where I live and this scent is way too rich for hot summer days. Maybe a summer date night indoors with Air conditioning but fall/spring/winter it would be perfect

[@Stephen_T_Stephan]

@KrispyBOWgod Hot? I'm in Jacksonville, Florida, so I know hot, and it'll still be in the rotation.

[@krispybowgod9656]

@@Stephen_T_Stephan to each their own. I personally much prefer fresher scents in the heat. But I guess it’s hot all year round where you live so just wear whatever makes you happy lol

[@Stephen_T_Stephan]

@KrispyBOWgod I'm coming up on 40 fragrances, and have a few freshness in there to mix it up. 😉

[@Sti3niwini]

for me AdG Profumo is just pure class!

[@webbie1891]

No list is complete without Bleu de Chanel Parfum or the Eau de parfum

[@reelrocknrolla4251]

The edt is not good. Very boring. Is the edp really that much better?

[@edgardotorres3407]

The parfum is amazing.

[@Tomeztube]

Mainstream 🎉

[@firdouskhan6092]

Too mainstream

[@sb0182]

Smelt both after seeing all the hype. Thought they were “Mehhhh” Not a fan at all

[@pyt2530]

Why Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme wasn't mentioned? it's a 10 out of 10!!! Or Montale or Mancera ?

[@johnjohannes5954]

GG Monica! I would skip Haltane and go for Initio's Absolute Aphrodisiac or Lyric Man from Amouage . If you want to smell like a King, skip Aventus and go for Jubilation XXV from Amouage. ADG are a pass for me . i am seeking for new smells

[@williamculp5361]

H24 , and Scandal from Roja love them both. The similarities are obvious ( petitgrain ) both are old school meets modern. I actually can’t decide which one I love more - they’re so uplifting any day of the year!

[@edgardozara97]

Nice to know Alex Costa got taste by including Prada Lhomme which is a office friendly scent

[@houseadams4841]

H24 edt actually lasts on my skin for a good amount of time… I tend to have skin that eats fragrance up… But the edt did very well on my skin. The EDP is better…. But I have no issues with the edt..

[@slisyd]

is the new one she recommended the edp?

[@dhtb5065]

Edp is darker. Yep. Edt is good on my skin. 8 hours longevity.

[@AG-754]

Please more of those reactions on other opinions!

[@mohammadrazifabdullah5986]

i prefer ombre Leather EDP for men and parfum version for ladies

[@philjones6054]

Ombre Leather EDP is superb juice. By far the best TF fragrance in my humble opinion.

[@mohammadrazifabdullah5986]

@@philjones6054 100% Agree my most compliment perfume

[@mohamedsow8935]

Agree with your comments but for your take on H24 EDT which i think is better than the EDP (i own both). Lol @ new year's eve by yourself in your apartment, that was funny.

[@Trump2024Kentucky]

I prefer Layton, Carlisle, and Herod to Haltane but it is a good one too.

[@anthonybosco999]

I do agree with your list Monika since I believe you give more modern unique fragrance recommendation. I must say you have a very sharp nose capable to distinguish those good/bad fragrances. Love 💖 your recommendations with regards to the best fragrances.

[@juandelacruzfraganciadelac1224]

Like light blue intense but I say spend a little more and get Sedly from Parfums de Marly or 40 Knots from Xerjoff for summerfragrance.

[@stefanassmann7082]

I'm pretty surprised by your words about H24 because this is one of the few fragrances with beast mode. Two sprays and it last 10-12 hours, and it's not just a skin scent after hours =)

[@bullcityreader6039]

Have you ever smelled Patek Maison Merakai Passion or Daniel Josier Green Leather? Two of my new favorites.

[@MrSwagnificentSpeaks]

The look on Monika’s face when H24 hits the screen is priceless. You instantly saw her transported to the desert. There was no wetness there. Everything dries up instantly. Wear H24 and no passionate hugging for you. It’s all in good fun and humor. Have a great day.

[@0rokuSaki]

Dried up that ocean immediately 🤣

[@GrowingDownUnder]

yeah, except h24 actually ain't that bad. My sister didn't like it, but it's better than the haters claim. And it's unique there's nothing that smells like it so bonus points for being one of the most unique smelling fragrances

[@tengahhidup]

It smells like jackfruit, straight up, at least for me

[@dhtb5065]

​@@tengahhidup smells like mangosteen to my nose. Good longevity to my skin 8 hours.

[@alncdr]

Way too metallic to me :(

[@ahmadalzaro1319]

Love the video so much!

[@kristianbalon5352]

D&G light blue intense is a masterpiece, I’m heading more towards niche things but I love this one…

[@JoeSmith-np6nz]

Love this type of video! So much fun 🤣👊🏽

[@clifford9400]

Thanks Monica, I really like the idea of wearing something a bit different, how can you tell if you have the original item, I bought some Dior Sauvage after a friend gave me a bottle of the Toilette version, strangely the toilette lasts longer than my bottle of Parfum. This is all new to me and want to get the real Mc Coy lol x

[@dhtb5065]

H24 edt is good on my skin and nose. 8 hours longevity. H24 edp smells good but darker to my nose.

[@botrytis_cinerea]

TF Noir Extreme Parfum discontinued? Whaaaat? It was launched in 2022 and readily available as of now. The OG Noir Extreme is also available.

[@r23reda]

Ombre leather edp projects like crazy. Would not overspray

[@bahaa108]

H24 edt is a strong performer especially in high heat i will be reviewing it soon (eng version)

[@Manul23392]

One video you say ADG profumo is addictive and your weakness and now you say its not that good.

[@Trump2024Kentucky]

I have over 150 fragrances as well but people do have slightly different noses. If you are going to were it, you better like it however you can’t guarantee everyone else will.

[@reelrocknrolla4251]

Don't they go stale after a few years?

[@thawkereynolds]

What is the Hermez H 24 you’re speaking of? The one you said it reminded you of Amouage beach hut

[@mattyiceCA]

I’m assuming the edp but she didn’t really specify

[@jimlittle5769]

Prefer Ombre Leather EDP to the Parfum.

[@Trump2024Kentucky]

For the D&G Light Blue Intense, maybe he wore it a lot and this is his second bottle. 😁

[@Feemy]

Exactly, she didn't think of that 🤦‍♂️😂

[@sevenpaulperalta929]

He's too Americano for me, and I'm American. I like your perspective and that smooth, sultry, enchanting tone of your voice!

[@bradd7137]

Great video 👍🏾👍🏾

[@andrewt2588]

Thank you M C. I feel that the designers havent made the greatest. They know about blood orange, oakmoss, myrrh, olabadum, banana, cedar types... I have cheap shampoos that have tons of great notes. Are the notes too expensive? Alex didnt smile much. Thanks. Righteousness!

[@mihaadler7990]

He was one of the choosen ones by the PR, I wasnt 😂 Just loved this one

[@pyt2530]

You know , not all fragrances mentioned here, are used? Others also?:)🙃

[@slikjmuzik]

Club de Nuit doesn’t really do it for me. I like it, but prefer the limited edition. I’ve decants of Aventus, I have Explorer, I have L’Aventure, etc…if I’m really trying to get as close as possible to a really good batch of Aventus, I go with Alexandria’s Brasilia 13zz01. That’s my personal holy grail now that Creeds batches can be hit or miss.

[@philjones6054]

But does he have any Kouros??

[@Anestis-Chrysovalantis]

I Love your videos 💯

[@stefanosgos4646]

Ναι ρε ανέστη γαμω

[@Anestis-Chrysovalantis]

@@stefanosgos4646 αντε επιτέλους και ένας Έλληνας

[@mrnoname9607]

Are there any discounters that are selling Ombre Leather Parfum? I absolutely loved the scent when my friend showed me it but I bought the EDP instead of Parfum. (I don't know how I made that mistake but I did.) Would greatly appreciate it!

[@dhtb5065]

I have 16, edp and parfum. Parfum smells like medicine and flower to my nose. Edp is better to my nose.

[@DocRock71]

Gentlemen Reserve Privee is amazing, but I still prefer Gentlemen EDP and Boisee. The entire Gentlemen line is top shelf juice!

[@Redkittttttt]

Is Rp sexy or masculine?

[@DocRock71]

@@Redkittttttt I'd say its both.

[@jamesgilbert9568]

Love the whiskey note on top of Reserve Privee, it’s strong, but in a boozy sexy attractive way.

[@leeallen463]

sharp. (of clothes or their wearer) smart and stylish. "they were greeted by a young man in a sharp suit"

[@Carlitosway2369]

No one and I mean no one talks about HALTANE! It’s my fav PDM!

[@lexasuncion7060]

I’ll still take Rasasi Hawas over DandG

[@BungleTheGooner]

Glad I live somewhere men don’t really wear fragrances. I can wear popular designer scents and still smell completely unique.

[@pyt2530]

I don't want clones, just the original perfumes, nishe or designers, even if they are expensive!!That means quality!!

[@jaycasado5029]

CDNIM EDP smells EXACTLY like Creed Aventus. And it only cost me $45 for the big bottle. And I CONSTANTLY get compliments from women 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ABlackRose0031]

Me thinks Monica has a bit of a crush on Alex..just sayin.. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@webbie1891]

And I have a crush on her

[@jakubmegela1423]

Yeah, I'v been thinking same xD when she starts talking about watches and then when she giggles about his prada goosebumbs 😄 and then when she get excited with almost after every third word he said 🤣🤣

[@jswebhead]

The Light Blue is nice but I prefer SBOY by Draco. WAY BETTER!

[@BatmanBateman.]

4:10 lmao love the reactions

[@muuisrael]

You should give another chance to H24 EDT. The performance is amazing. A masterpiece barbershop.

[@GrowingDownUnder]

Not really a barbershop scent lol, it's a metallic molecule scent

[@muuisrael]

@@GrowingDownUnder Of course it's metallic and molecular. Like every mainstream flagship in the recent years it uses a lot of dense synthetic molecules, but instead of ambroxan, this time they have used sclarene, another substance extracted from the same plant, clary sage. It smells woody, metallic and camphor. But none of this matters. H24 is a modern fougère because of it's structure, with an obviously barbershop drydown. It's not like Beau de Jour or Platinum Egöiste. It's a floral fougère, like Reflection from Amouage, for instance, with an iron steam accord that is similar to the one used in Penhaligon's Sartorial.

[@GrowingDownUnder]

@@muuisrael it's not a fougere idiot, it's not even close to a fougere. You have no idea wtf a fougere is. A fougere is a fern like fragrance, learn the definition of words because you clearly don't know the definition of the words you use. Even if you want to call it a barbershop fragrance, it's clearly not because barbershop fragrances are mossy, lavender, musky & often green/herbal/aromatic. They should give off that typical shaving cream vibe, they don't have to smell like shaving cream though. Eau sauvage 2017 would be like an example of a modern barbershop scent or amouage beach hut. Those are the main things with barbershop scents they always have an aromatic or mossy base to them, typically also with lavender and musk. The really old barbershop scents like brut & old spice, lagerfeld classic, aramis, etc...those are nothing like h24...leather was quite common in old barbershop scents too which gave it earth or animalic accords. And definitely not all fragrances these days are metallic scents, that's a rare category of fragrances h24 is actually metallic smelling it smells like metal and ozone. And yes it has molecules in it, but it's supposed to be a molecule fragrance like in the same category as the Essentric molecule fragrances. Molecule fragrances are their own category too there's quite a few of them out there

[@muuisrael]

@@GrowingDownUnder I'm a fougère collector and I'm using Houbigant's Fougère Royale today. The fragrance that named the whole thing. I know exactly what a fougère is. And I also know that Christine Nagel made a brillant work. Go watch some interviews. Stop reading bullshit on Fragrantica and being an asshole on KZbin. H24 is a beautiful mossy herbal fougère. If you don't catch the old barber's after shave smell in the dry down, maybe you should go test for covid or keep humbly training your nose. And by the way, Dior Homme 2020 molecular trend was just the beggining. I bet the next Chanel will be a "molecule scent" too. If you truly think this should become a fragrance family, you're sure an idiot.

[@GrowingDownUnder]

@@muuisrael Take your own advice homie, stop spreading bullsh*t H24 is not even close to a fougere. It's neither musky, mossy or herbal. Maybe also take your own advice again and stop trusting fragrantica, the notes are not even close to what the fragrance smells like. It's metallic and ozonic, with like a citrus type opening. Not even gonna argue with you because it's not a barbershop scent / fougere scent... Mate my nose is more trained then you will ever achieve in your lifetime. Maybe it explains why you're wrong because your nose is broken. I'm a chef, a horticulturist, a fragrance review and nobody knows ingredients better than me, not any chef, not any perfumer nobody has a better nose than me. That's just facts. I specialize in every field that uses the sense of smell more than anyone else. I know perfume ingredients, I know real life ingredients and I know what plants and flowers smell like. So maybe yet again take your own advice and train your nose better

[@humorxstudy]

I think his watch is a JLC Reverso

[@Brunsta]

It's a Cartier Tank -- the Roman Numerals are a giveaway

[@reelrocknrolla4251]

JLC have Arabic numerals. I have one. Reverso>>Tank

[@heribertogonzalez3186]

I think she should not be criticizing his opinion because, it’s ALL Subjective & All Personal Opinions.

[@estuardogutierrez9041]

You definitely like Alex Costa…

[@yaduke]

Nothing ‘dad’ like about ADG Profumo. Verified by teenage boys who wanted to know what I was wearing cos it smelt great.

[@michaelbullock8011]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jts4248]

Prada l'homme intense is better love it

[@zekeryamuti9624]

Türkiye ❤❤

[@DocRock71]

Is Aventus worth $400? Nope. Sorry, not sorry. Aventus is loved by men but not a lot of women that I've had smell it. There are SO many cheaper alternatives that smell almost identical, which the average person could never tell them apart.🤷‍♂ It's worth a decant to sample, but I dont think it's bottle worthy for the price.

[@Redkittttttt]

Alex and Monica make fight

[@Tonixxy]

So many guys wear Aventus, lol haven't seen a single person ever😂

[@gaborvarga7559]

I watch most of Monica's videos, but this one I couldn't even get halfway through. She kept interrupting the guy after every word he spoke, or so it seems. Maybe she should have left him finish with one of the scents, and then given her opinion on what he said, but not given an opinion after every couple of words he spoke.

[@aginacarlo]

Alex Costa does not need good taste. He has the good looks. Ask Monika! LOL

[@NiCoL4x]

Any overall top 10 fragrance list without Dior Homme Intense is outright wrong

[@jeremiahblackmonlee5776]

Lol she definitely likes him

[@loreveharris5576]

A few too many "basic bro" designer scents. There are just 1 or 2 on the list that I would want to smell on the men in my family. And I definitely don't want to smell any man wearing Aventus!

[@derrickbell2338]

Yes get high end first before your wife cuts you off and calls you a hoarder , and I only have 4 bottles...

[@estuardogutierrez9041]

Completely different parfums Aqua di gio profumo and dolce and gabanna light blue they smell totally different you cant say to choose one over the other one cuz they dont smell the same at all…

[@--------RR007----------]

This guy creeps me out.

[@jimmymcwatters4182]

Monika please stop pausing the video every 5 seconds! It's annoying!

[@Fayazaoroukovıch]

Sorry to disturb you h 24 the new version is totally a mess. You need a long way to become a reviewer. Israel

[@mattyiceCA]

Well you’re obviously a fragrance snob. If she likes it then she likes it.

[@sleimanabouzeid1228]

Haltan from discounters ? Half price ? Really ?

[@eduardoalagostorres3777]

Too mainstream colognes, I was expecting something new. and original.

[@ciuciobelo]

You do know he has a girlfriend, right?

[@ShashankKamrasilentkiller]

Since when have u been reviewing other perfumers? Ha ha ha

[@DanNaim400]

😅😅his not honest

[@Desmo160602]

Third!

[@78jermain]

Please, don't review other reviewers again. The way you do it,is frustrating. 👎🏽

[@DrBroncanuus]

Monica & Alex...their relationship has a certain 'Freshness'...naughty naughty ..I hope your husband does not find out.

[@jimlittle5769]

Can't stand Profumo.

[@rayk8596]

OMG I have to say that you have zero idea about man cologne 😂 Why women fell that she have the right to tell man what is good? You just trying to make sales and get percentage.

[@krispybowgod9656]

Most women have no idea what a Cartier is or any nice watch. They will see a cheap Nixon flashy watch and think it’s nice. You are definitely in the minority

[@kurtinbloom]

Found this video a little irritating.. all the constant stop, start and disagreeing..The amount of times you butted in just spoilt the video for me

[@jakubmegela1423]

It's reaction man, not "let's watch this together"😅😅

[@hike_n_sid]

who the hell is that guy?

[@78jermain]

Monica,you pausing the video everytime is a little frustrating.

[@surentillekeratne5084]

i Felt like Monika wants to be negetive towards Alex choices from the begining, so i stoppe watching

[@boristagesson967]

That dude just wants to show off. He is such a wuss.