Reacting to Popular Fragrances For Men (Creed Aventus, Parfums de Marly & More) | Niche Edition

[@SciHeartJourney]

The fact that she's NOT a fragrance expert makes her the perfect test subject for this experiment. Thank you Ma'am!

[@sherinthomas6852]

How about arguing that she got bad taste for men’s fragrances? Duh!

[@levissk8boy]

@@sherinthomas6852 but taste is subjective and nobody’s opinion is better than someone else’s at the end of the day it’s up to you the individual to decide whether a fragrance is good or not.

[@sherinthomas6852]

@@levissk8boy which is why I won’t be following or watching her anymore . Good luck !

[@sherinthomas6852]

@@levissk8boy guys are here for the drool factor for the most part from reading the comments. If she was an unattractive lady then no one would have given a rats ass to what she says. #facts

[@levissk8boy]

@@sherinthomas6852 that’s probably and unfortunately true lol I’m just super into fragrances and I find other people’s opinions or anything related to fragrances interesting/entertaining. All the best. God bless (:

[@cv97035]

We need more girls like Courtney. No tattoos or piercing, no truck driver behaviour! Just elegant femininity. Girls should watch this channel more than men.

[@CourtneyRyan]

Ahh thank you so much! 🥰 I’m so glad that part of me is easy to see. I hope to have a female following at some point too!

[@saltnpepper6675]

Are you talking about curly fragrance????

[@ScientificallyExplained]

@@CourtneyRyan yes, decency is something majority lacks. Tattoos, wacky dress, weany talking style, rapper style digusting language,... However there are some who are good too in perfume community...I'm Noelle, an girl from Australia...

[@heatbreeze2735]

@@ScientificallyExplained you are a very judgmental person

[@ScientificallyExplained]

@@heatbreeze2735 judging is the best policy :p

[@thegray5730]

The $750 one she turned up her nose to immediately, and the $95 one almost had her in the throws of passion. Wonder which one her viewers will be buying.

[@FadeToBlack888]

i actually purchased a little sample of it after watching the video out of curiosity. i am not into sweet fragrances at all but if i was i would absolutely love it

[@cogordoo]

@@FadeToBlack888 how was the sample my friend?

[@ApexofWar_]

Gotta be careful. Performance on the cheaper ones won't be great. There's a reason the pricey ones are pricey and it has a lot more to do with its performance than how good it smells.

[@jeremythompson1199]

Which one is $750?!

[@shaneking9084]

Love a girl with cheap tastes

[@zinzz4309]

You should definitely turn this into a series and maybe categorise each video. Eg: Ranking popular cheap fragrances, designer fragrances, teenager fragrances etc you get the idea. Loving the content.

[@CourtneyRyan]

That’s a good idea. Thank you! 🥰

[@Aaron3Ni]

She did better than most fragrance experts, get an immediate spray and one an hour in advance !!! Idk why “fragrance experts” don’t do that !! She did well

[@rolandtoth4361]

She is also an expert. Just watch how she moves from one paper to the other. This is not her first time. And she knows what gourmont fragrance is. A beginner has no idea and no comparison at all.

[@edward101697]

Watches and fragrances... Teddy is a man of culture. Edit: He needs to talk more about fragrances, perhaps in a separate channel? Idk

[@tomsadventures1001]

Hey, you didnt do my AXE body spray. You know the one where in the commercial the guy gets 3 women. lol

[@CourtneyRyan]

🤣😂😂

[@shrapnel77]

I used a case of Axe once and was chased by a herd of baboons.

[@zombieslayer7759]

@@shrapnel77 Lol 🤣

[@blakejones3710]

“The Rolex Submariner of fragrances.” Well said, Teddy (if that was your analogy).

[@kamilmusalat]

Yeah and I don’t like submariner and I don’t like creed, I bought the sample but couldn’t wear it, not my thing

[@tystake557]

I said earlier it's like the Breaking Bad of fragrances. It's hyped up to the hilt.

[@StumpyDan]

First, Aventus does seems to be a more men pleaser. I have multiple bottles (2019 and 2020 batches) and my wife didn't like it at first, but its now one of her favorites. I would recommend to anyone here to try Mont Blanc Explorer which is the cheaper designer inspired Aventus clone. I own Layton and like alot of people I get a Vicks vapor rub type feel with the opening, but not in a bad way, I really love it. Baccarat Rouge 540 smells like cotton candy, and again I would recommend Mancera Instant Crush for a cheaper alternative of the same DNA. Amouage is very hit or miss for me, as most have a very animalic or strong opening that I dont like, but some dry down very nicely, one example being Lyric man which is Rose heavy.

[@AP099]

Your voice is so gentle and your analysis on fragrances are very articulate and informative . Would love to see more of these!

[@jakmak52]

Love your channel & reviews. Your list is somewhat antiquated as of this year. Here’s my short list of highly desirable niche fragrances: Reflection 45 - Amouage Pikovaya Dama - Xerjoff Oud for Greatness - Initio Side Effect - Initio Basso - Sospiro 1861 Naxos - Xerjoff Petit Matin - Maison Francis Kurkdjian Marseille - Comma de Garcons

[@zerodood]

I loved that you chose the cheapest one! lol Definitely makes my life easier there. Thanks for the insight as always, Courtney!

[@rodrigofernandez9055]

Fragrance can smell different from person to person. The season, occasion, time of the day, age and personality are important to select the right fragrance.

[@oviejagboro6497]

I feel this is one of the best perfume reviews I have watched. I can relate to how she perceives each scent.

[@joshwyrosdic1731]

Everyone will be to running to buy Saint Julep now... including myself lol

[@h.i.hussain4956]

I just did too !

[@CourtneyRyan]

It’s so good 😍

[@juliantaylorpirogov]

Same bro!!

[@redhawkmillenium]

And it's not nearly as expensive as the others!

[@lol6434]

that an aqua di gio both are amazing.

[@joshua7419]

Creed Aventus---- "It's the Rolex Submariner of fragrances" Haha I love you Teddy

[@tylerjames646]

I have never owned a bottle of cologne but that endorsement of Imaginary Authors was all I needed lol I had no idea fragrance was so important. Glad we have Courtney looking out for us!

[@CourtneyRyan]

After I filmed I bought the full bottle for myself 😂 it’s so good! thanks for watching 👏🏼

[@sebsebseb1905]

never owned a bottle of cologne.... bro...

[@Schatje79]

Fair warning: the performance on Saint Julep is absolutely terrible! :( Very unfortunate! >

[@CourtneyRyan]

@@Schatje79 ugh oh no! I’ve heard this too. I will enjoy it for however long it lasts on me regardless I guess 😂

[@karel4845]

Amouage Interlude man is my all time favourite, I know women don't like it very often but I don't wear fragrances for that reason anyway. Nice list!

[@fernandopaulin6809]

Teddy went crazy Niche this time hahaha

[@CourtneyRyan]

Hahaha niche edition!! 😂👏🏼

[@khangle1841]

Nice video, Courtney! Based on my experience wearing some fragrances, a smell on the paper may smell DIFFERENTLY on skin. In a future video, if Teddy is willing to wear 7 different fragrances a week and you can compare "Paper" smell and skin smell for the video (maybe a new topic for the channel).

[@CourtneyRyan]

Oooh that’s a good idea! I was just trying to think of a way I could smell it on the skin in addition to the paper because I know it can be different! thank you ☺️

[@timoates501]

Saint Julep has no performance at all! It doesn’t last or project like at all! Ur right though it’s a beautiful fragrance! BR540 and Layton are my current favs, great video Courtney!

[@CourtneyRyan]

That’s what I’ve heard! 😞 it is beautiful though I’m excited to wear it haha I love BR540 and Layton.. they are next on my list to buy 😍 thanks Tim!

[@jek4837]

Great video. First, I've never smelled Saint Julep, but now I want to! Next, as a guy I'd never wear BR 540 Extrait, but it is the BEST scent I've ever smelled. There's a very good, inexpensive clone called Haramain Amber Oud Rouge. I spray my covid masks with it so I can smell it throughout the day. I just can't bring myself to spend full price on a bottle that I don't wear myself. And then there's Layton. It's my #1 favorite fragrance for a guy. No question. Just fantastic. I bought 2 bottles since I got such a great price on them ($125 each for 2 tester bottles). Lastly, Aventus is absolutely overhyped. The people who love it REALLLLLLY love it, and then there's the rest of us who don't understand all the fuss. You're far better off saving your money and buying a $30 bottle of Club Nuit Intense Man since it's a very close clone of the original. I think I'm going to go order some Saint Julep samples now.

[@Vinicius-qr5vv]

I can’t believe you did another video like that! Amazing! Congratulations. This is the best way to test scents

[@CourtneyRyan]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed ☺️

[@Kamrankhan-hv8ns]

Hi Courtney ,Creed aventus is the winner. Wich one is your favorite?

[@cristobalhernandez6524]

Interlude is one of the biggest love or hate fragances, and i think it depends much on the person that wears it. On my skin just doesn't smell good, but in other people's skin leaves an AMAZING scent trail. From that fragance house i recommend you to try Reflection man if you can. I think you will like it a lot. Nice video as always! Cheers from Chile.

[@CourtneyRyan]

That makes sense! I’ll have to try the one you recommended. Thank you!

[@dexxxhunt]

NIICCE Court, that’s what I’m talking about.Not snobby or anything,but for a cat who usually rocks niche frags, I clicked immediately 😊😊 Also for somebody who says she’s not a expert in fragrances,you certainly have a wonderful nose and imagination.On point.I respect your Creed Aventus opinion regardless,but just want to point out,it’s a known fact Creed is not a good test strip fragrance house,you have to smell that on skin And give the dry down a chance.It’s magical.Aventus is arguably my most complimented frag of all time.One time six wears in a row,I got 4 plus compliments each wear.Crazy attention.Especially the old formulation.One of the best Freshie houses in the game.Cool picks.When it came to Amouage,wish Teddy gave you reflection man or jubilation 25.Maybe even Beloved man,or Dia man.Interlude man is definitely not mass appealing.It’s a very popular fragrance but for people who have that acquired taste for frankincense Oud Middle Eastern flavor etc. etc. Unless he was just trying to give you the Niche experience and gave you the heavy hitter haha 😁 Yes Layton is a masterpiece.Since you love sweet Gourmands,please explore that house when you get a chance.Some of the best for that concept.Ohh man,Imaginary authors is such a solid house.American brand too :) I haven’t smelled this one though.Thanks for the heads up, sounds amazing!Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP or Extrait all day 😎😎 straight up masterpiece!Get’s me absurd compliments.Cool choice with the Floris,that and Santal one of my favs from the house. Like you said that Clive Christian it’s pretty good,but not my fav.They got some cool ones but don’t really care for the house.If you love Gourmands and haven’t already, if you ever get a chance,please check out Oud Satin Mood by the makers of Baccarat..MFK.Feve Delicieuse by Dior’s privee line.Black Phantom Love don’t be shy by and intoxicated by Kilian Paris.Dries Van Noten from Frederic Malle(always reminds me of my trips to Paris)Montale’s intense café Honey Aoud Chocolate Greedy & Arabians Tonka.Mancera’s Roses Vanille.Nishane’s Ani.Amouage’s Love Tuberose.House of Oud’s What about pop.Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille... and many many more. Sorry if that was overwhelming just wanted to throw some out there ha ha.All stunners.Excellent video as always Court.Keep up the great work.So happy for you to see your sub count rising.MUCH deserved 😊 Much love/Peace

[@jasonk12345]

your frag videos are always so impressive. your nose is pretty spot on with the notes, especially considering most youtubers need to use fragrantica to determine the notes they are smelling. imaginary authors is a tough frag to wear. the house is always more artsy than functional for every day wear. aventus is funny because i think men love it more than women, although i have received compliments from women when i wear it. interlude and mfk br 540 extrait are A+

[@CourtneyRyan]

That is refreshing to hear! It’s very difficult to recognize notes when you have no clue what you’re smelling 😂 I can definitely see what you’re saying about imaginary authors. I bought the full bottle so updates to come! 👏🏼 thanks for the comment!

[@emiliov968]

Just a pro tip, when you get samples it's better if you buy the spray samples. The atomizer does a better job of bringing out the notes in the fragrance than a splash vial. The fragrance develops better when it's sprayed.

[@CourtneyRyan]

For sure - my assistant learned the hard way 😂 will only be buying spray samples going forward but thank you for the tip! I wish I knew sooner! Haha

[@emiliov968]

@@CourtneyRyan One more thing, stay clear from 1 ml samples, these are splash. Tell Teddy to only order 2 mL samples or higher, these are always going to be spray samples. I know it an can get expensive, so I recommend sticking with the 2 mL. Take care!

[@CourtneyRyan]

@@emiliov968 oh wow good to know! Thanks for the help ☺️

[@roselanaraf]

Disclaimer: the reviewer was hungry prior to shooting. 😂

[@CourtneyRyan]

😂👏🏼

[@slydogger]

I have about seventy-five fragrances and most are 10 ml samples. I do not tell my lady what fragrance I'm wearing and there are a couple that she always enjoys. *Bvlgari - Aqua Amara* *Chanel - Allure Homme Edition Blanche* *Dolce & Gabbana - Pour Homme* *Maison Margiela - Replica by the Fireplace* Gentlemen -- I did the work so you don't have too.

[@trevortroutbeck1939]

I have not been looking for men’s fragrances much lately and I’ve never heard of these brands of fragrances here in Australia. I will have to search online to find out if these brands are available here in Australia. When I do think about buying men’s fragrances, I’ll smell the fragrance and do a skin test to make sure that my skin isn’t allergic to to any of the ingredients used in the fragrance. I’ve enjoyed the three videos that you’ve done on men’s fragrances. Thank you Courtney for doing these videos.

[@PoeticSOM]

Can you do one for lower end colognes. For those who can’t afford $100-750 bottles. Or just don’t want to spend that much money. Great video as always!

[@suzimajor9532]

“I think it’s (Aventus) is over hyped a little bit.” Exactly.

[@timclark1324]

I haven't smelled some of these but Parfums De Marly Layton is my all time favorite niche fragrance and I am very interested in trying the Imaginary Authors fragrance. Thanks for sharing your opinion.

[@dulifuli00]

This is the main dilemma with fragrances for a lot of guys. Most girls tend to love the sweet fragrances more. I however wouldn't like to smell like cinnamon toast, much prefer masculine scents. So do we buy a fragrance to get compliments from girls, or to smell good four our own sake? 😀

[@praetorian3571]

Layton is a upscale version of Versace Eros and Boss Bottled Intense EDP, you spray them side by side, and you will not be able to tell difference after 30 minutes.

[@jerryyanis]

Aventus smells good and is versatile, but I do believe it's overhyped. The dry down is much better on skin. I also think Saint Julep is the best fragrance on this list. I prefer the more unique and artistic scents like the ones from Imaginary Authors, Zoologist, and Etat Libre d'Orange.

[@praetorian3571]

Yes Aventus smells good, but compare to what other perfumes? Polo Blue or Bleu de Chanel?

[@jerryyanis]

@@praetorian3571 I’d put all three of those in the same category tbh. They’re all fresh, clean, shower gel-type scents that are pretty mass-appealing. Good if you’re looking for something versatile, easy and safe to wear.

[@praetorian3571]

@@jerryyanis Yes all fresh and clean scent profile and there are million other perfumes in the same category, its a safe category and have mass appeal, but its not a women pleaser and do not have a wow factor. You are not going to stand out from the crowd wearing Aventus or any other fresh/blue perfumes. There was a similar video was done, and the girl blind testes Aventus, she didn't know it was Aventus and how much it cost, after she sampled, she said it smell like a "clean toilet".

[@VillageTechnologies]

Every man should have a signature fragrance. It's something that might take a while to figure out and develop. Personally I only wear Tom Ford. Love Tobaco Vanille and Noir de Noir.

[@kombasanpracka]

The thing is that in order to get the correct idea how the fragrances smell in real life, they should not be smelt of the tester strip but rather indirectly of your skin by catching whiffs. In most cases there´s a huge difference how these smell on paper vs on skin vs in the air (how everybody else around percieves you). That´s why e.g. Aventus smells just OK directly on skin, but in the air it leaves a beautifull trail. And what about the Interlude Man? As a non smoker I used to hate incese and true ashy tobacco notes - I find them dirty (quite the opposite of the perfume´s purpose in my eyes). However I started really boldly with Kolmaz Arabi Cana which smells ashy, leathery + slightly fuity ....smells literally like those yellow fingers of an old smoker + ash tray + little bit of dried fruits. I hated it but year later I started to find it interresting and can´t stop smelling it occasionally. Compared to this the Interlude Man smells like a real beauty :)

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Don't have any. I work at Lowe's so there's not a lot of perfumy (?) guys there. There might be a bottle of old spice around here somewhere

[@barongpants619]

I like the blind reactions and the ranking system. So far she picked the cheapest ones in each video. Now take the top 2-3 from each video and see how they rank against each other

[@henrycollins2478]

DJ Khalid: another one Courtney: another fragrance

[@CourtneyRyan]

😂😂👏🏼

[@100ksubscribersandipostvid5]

wow thats the worst impression ive ever seen

[@henrycollins2478]

@@100ksubscribersandipostvid5 😂 yeah,

[@alexwest4253]

Layton is my all time favorite! Expensive but worth it!!

[@jek4837]

Same here. Although you can find dependable sellers who get tester bottles or others at huge discounted prices. I joined a Facebook group of fans of Parfums de Marly and bought a Layton tester for $125 last spring. When it turned out to be legit (I was worried a little because of the great price), I went ahead and bought a second!

[@scottclark3761]

Unfortunately, mine isn't here. As it turns out, Drakkar Noir is the only cologne I have found that doesn't break me out in an allergic reaction. I'd like to have seen how it ranks.

[@Octrox]

Aventus is a completely different fragrance now than it was 3 years ago. And the one 3 years ago is completely different from 7 years ago lol. In 2019+ Creed has reduced the woody/smokyness to the point where it is almost identical to Mont Blanc Explorer. The uniqueness is just gone.

[@apeele298]

It’s crazy because I wanted to buy The Creed Cologne to see what the hype was all about. Lol. But now I’m second guessing myself. My best colognes are Dior Sauvage, Chanel bleu and Giorgio Armani Acqua di gio. You will love these colognes. 😊

[@CourtneyRyan]

I would buy a sample before committing. I was expecting it to be way better, though I still need to smell it on a person and not just a paper stick 😂

[@scoop511b]

I have been hearing about Creed Aventus for years but never had the chance to smell it. A month ago, I was in a store that had it and offered samples so I tried some. I was shocked because it was so much different than I was expecting it to be. It was good, but not nearly as good as I was expecting considering all the hype it gets. However, the Creed Green Irish Tweed was incredible. I kept the sample stick and was just randomly smelling it for like 5 days until it wore off because it was so good. Definitely get a sample or go to a store that gives samples before buying, I would have been so upset if i bought Aventus blindly with how expensive it is and the fact that the Green Irish Tweed was so much better in my opinion.

[@BestBrandsPerfume]

Just subscribed. Love your content.

[@CourtneyRyan]

Thank you so much 😊

[@petekellett4181]

Layton and BR 540 E are 2 of my faves and both beautiful. Instead of interlude try reflection by amouage. My wife’s favorite of my collection! For colder weather cozy gourmand try Ani by Nishane. A lovely vanilla frag.

[@marcgirard7551]

Great video. Really liked the format!

[@andresjimenez2436]

I've never bought a cologne so quick in my life 😂

[@JulioVargas-ok5st]

I love colognes!! 🥰😊 especially ones that get compliments

[@Ba2sik]

Your voice is so calming

[@glebz7294]

One thing though - the way fragrances smell on the sampling paper may be absolutely different from the way how it smells on a person.Natural fragrances tend to change more how they smell from person to person (compared to synthetics) as oils in mixture come in contact with individuals' body oils.

[@CourtneyRyan]

For sure. The way these videos are formatted would be hard for me to smell all of them on skin but I want to figure out a way to do this in the future!

[@glebz7294]

@@CourtneyRyan I have an idea...🤣🤣🤣

[@spectre5x5]

This is a great prospective from a woman. Most men reviewing Creed Aventus love it and I like/own it. We wear it to appeal to women so it's great to hear your point of view. And the most reasonable fragrance is the one you enjoyed the most. This is so subjective, but if I knew the woman that I was attracted to loved a fragrance, I would totally wear it! Trial and error.

[@CourtneyRyan]

Great to hear! I think you’re absolutely right. Lucky for all of you that I liked the $95 fragrance more than the $750 Clive Christian! 😂

[@rt4581]

Currently only own Layton but next is Herod and then the MFK 540, can’t go wrong😍

[@paullucas7053]

I loved your endorsement for Saint Julep! Definitely going to give it a try; sounds like a great Summer scent. Great video, thanks for sharing Courtney 👏🏻 😀

[@CourtneyRyan]

It’s a lovely fragrance! Let me know what you think if you try it out. Thanks for watching 🥰

[@paullucas7053]

@@CourtneyRyan I just ordered the 14ml travel size, looking forward to trying it out 💥 Thanks again for the recommendation 👍

[@paullucas7053]

Just got the Saint Julep....Love it......👍👍

[@CourtneyRyan]

@@paullucas7053 isn’t it amazing! Yay! I’m so glad you love it

[@LuisFlores-hi9mg]

You have an expert nose! Amazing. Saint Julep is out of this world, I am so glad I came across this video; because I smelled it the other day and I was in shock of how good it was, and I never got the name...now I know. Thanks.

[@clyderomijn4058]

Hey Courtney, I recently stumbled upon your channel and I love it!!! Could you possibly do a video on date ideas during covid? Keep up the good work 😄

[@michaelbaez8417]

You should try Killian fragrances if you like gourmand!! "Love don't Be Shy" is so Good (Marshmallows). A lot of people like "Black Phantom" as well (Chocolate). Nice vid.

[@TheAwesomeJ]

I'm going to have to find some samples of these or something. Thanks Courtney!

[@CourtneyRyan]

I got all my samples from lucky scents and they were pretty reasonably priced! Highly recommend!

[@lout3921]

@@CourtneyRyan Thanks, I've always wondered where to get good samples.

[@dankwolf442]

100% agreed Creed Aventus is overhyped. I blind bought a bottle and was immediately disappointed since it didn't live up to the expectations I had built up in my head. I own half of the fragrances in this video. I would say Layton is my favorite followed by Bacarrat Rouge 540. Gonna have to find some Saint Julep now. Etsy sells a ton of the small samplers.

[@praetorian3571]

In 2021, there are so many good Aventus clones around, don't see the need to spend the money on Creed, and most of the current Creed batches have poor performance.

[@chrisb.h4605]

I saw the first version of this , as soon as this annoying pandemic and lockdown are over I'll see what I can find from the two posts, Courtney , would you say your female friends would agree with your choices.. in general ?

[@CourtneyRyan]

I think they definitely would! Though I think a lot of my friends love floral scents so they may have liked Clive Christian more than I did!

[@davidn8245]

Yes! This is the video I have been waiting for. Sadly I have the over-hyped Creed Aventus and agree that it doesn’t live up to the hype or price. I still like it but not without reservations. Keep up the great vids Courtney! I still say you need to hire a better assistant. 😂

[@CourtneyRyan]

Haha glad I’m not alone in that thought! Thank you 🥰

[@demonfox0958]

I LOVE my Amber Oud by Al Harramain and Hombre Leather by Tom Ford! I've definitely received compliments by strangers on both of those! A lot of people rave about Creed Aventus, but I personally did not care for it that much. Courtney, your assistant should give you more of the Tom Ford's. Those are so unique they just blow away almost everything else!

[@nightaudio7459]

Hey Courtney you should do a video with Jeremy Fragrance and in that video you should do a top ten fragrances for all seasons all occasions.

[@adrianobarboza]

Best fragrance video on the internet! Unbiased, clarifying, just great!

[@waynejohn8]

Great video. I know all of them, except Floris. Thank you.

[@maestro-fifa4446]

Yay another fragrance video! Also Courtney I love your hair dark

[@CourtneyRyan]

Thank you! ❤️

[@GardenState2012]

Creed is over hyped fragrance. More men actually like them than women lol.

[@lord4806]

And where is the problem with that. You should wear perfume for you and not for attention or compliments from women.

[@michaeltran7785]

Creed Aventus and Oud for Greatness are definitely not overhyped. It’s not just about compliments but about confidence and the feeling for the wearer.

[@colourfulpixels6897]

In my experience, Aventus is the only fragrance that is good enough for women to compliment me. But yeah its appreciated by men too.

[@helderfenix3727]

Aventus is overrated in my opinion. But Santal and Bois du Portugal are my favorite. The longevity is insane. Creed is great but I feel not every fragrance is great. I was disappointed with Green Irish Tweed and Neroli Sauvage. I also love Castle Forbes one of my favorite lines and very underrated. Great longevity and projection. You should have a fragrance for you and not for others. It matters what you think rather than others. I didn't get the longevity with Aventus I thought I would get. Santal & BDP I managed to get 12 hours plus.

[@weiss9263]

She got that 2019 batch lol

[@colinbrown7750]

I love Aqua di Palma Colonia even if it’s a bit very old school and not very long lasting. I’d be interested to see how it fares in one of your tests. Love your vids BTW - always considerate and often witty. You have a good heart!

[@21CANCEL]

I love baccarat rouge 540 but Im not sure if womens will like it on a guy. Do you find it sexy it’s worth it in your opinion for a guy?

[@slisyd]

I hear the performance on Saint Julep is horrible have you tested it out yet? I hear it lasting an hour or so before it becomes a skin scent.

[@CourtneyRyan]

It’s a beautiful fragrance but unfortunately that’s correct. The performance is really poor

[@slisyd]

@@CourtneyRyan :( damn i was going to look into it oh well i will smell it one day and hope they bring out a intense version one day.

[@rickterrance4981]

I'd love to see her react to either aspen or green irish tweed... I really like this series

[@niftyfiftyslife730]

Chanel Bleu is fantastic; I often get compliments!!

[@Cougs321]

they hype Aventus because it's amazing!

[@vjakkapun]

I'm a big Fan of Aventus but i really appreciated abt ur opinion Beauty so hopefully more to come alright. Cheers!!

[@kevinbrown2985]

To my understanding watching other reviews some colognes smell weird on paper. Creed Aventus is one of them. So those who use paper always give cologne the final smell on skin.

[@terrylim9902]

Hi Courtney! What about Antonio Banderas Blue Seduction? I really like it a lot but it's not popular in US. Let me know what do you think of it. Thanks

[@redhawkmillenium]

These are so fun! Love hearing a woman's opinion on men's fragrances.

[@kingdavid2785]

Thank you Courtney for your thoughts on creed aventus! The drydown is where its at! 😁👍fully respect your opinion. Dolce and gabbana light blue intense is my signature scent as of right now. Whats yours? And teddys?

[@CourtneyRyan]

I need to smell the drydown on a human instead of a piece of paper for sure 😂 Teddy wears something different pretty much everyday but I’ve been wearing mostly Dior hypnotic poison!

[@kingdavid2785]

@@CourtneyRyan yess! Youre right give it a try ! Usually if you smell it when he walks passed you and get a whiff, thats where the magic is at. Such a sexy smell, the opening smells very fruity zesty. Try aventus for her, see if you like it. Take care and God bless!

[@Sarkin89]

Great content, Courtney. I like you're down to earth and real. Would you and Teddy be able to compare the other top-rated colognes from your previous cologne videos? Thanks

[@CourtneyRyan]

Thank you so much! I’ll definitely be doing more fragrance videos in the future and that’s a good idea for one! 👏🏼

[@GQLawyer]

Glad to see Courtney confirm my opinion of Interlude Man. Total scrubber.

[@Memespark]

PDM Layton lasts 3 hours on my shirt! Purchased blindly from David Jones Melbourne after watching KZbinrs saying, OMG what a smell!! Ooo lalala blabla 😒😒 dry down is like a talcum powder

[@praetorian3571]

Layton is just a clone of Versace Eros!! not worth the money and its been heavily promoted by paid reviewers online. There is a girl from your country that she constantly talk about PDM perfumes, she claims that she is not been paid by PDM (wink wink).

[@Memespark]

Forget about the KZbin from own country, saw reviewers from Germany, US and then we made the stupid purchase 👎🏻

[@praetorian3571]

@@Memespark PDM offers free bottle to youtube reviewers to promote their products. You will see all over KZbin!! buyers beware

[@M82RKY]

Great video as always👌 Niche is great but you dont need to buy them to smell great, yes Layton is fantastic but with clones available that are ridiculously close for a fraction of the price.....be smart guys, if they are unique great but never blind buy these as usually they are very creative yet not very versitile, and consider alternatives if it helps 👍 Stay safe all👊

[@jek4837]

There's no clone of Layton that is even remotely close that I've smelled. I bought a Layton tester for $125.

[@albertnavas3790]

Sis just when I'm thinking about buying this for me this video pops out 🙌🙌🙌🙌😄🤣🤣🤣 love yu ❤️

[@fbbc2]

Good job on this video! I would love to see another designer fragrance video if possible :D

[@CourtneyRyan]

Absolutely! ❤️

[@ast-og-losta]

I used Hai Karate back in the day...I was a legend then. Now it's Aqua Velvet.

[@nicolasboehm1673]

courtney i buy the roger gallet cedre perfume amazing, 32 pounds

[@navarrolevel7]

Also baccarat rouge is for ladies. The best one for ladies, just as aventus is the best for men

[@andrewpoole160]

Thanks Courtney- you across so genuine and sincere and down to earth.Best wishes

[@laoc5270]

Great video. First time on your channel. Subbed, and I’m definitely watching more. I love the concept of blind smelling without seeing the bottle and stack ranking them.

[@CourtneyRyan]

Thank you so much! Happy to have you here 😊

[@scroberts9316]

Love your varied facial expressions when you encounter scents you really like, compared to the ones you don't - priceless! 😆

[@rdd25]

I got the Imaginary Authours one and it smells like it’s made for women. Not for me at all and to top it off they won’t accept returns so buy carefully!!

[@CourtneyRyan]

I got the full bottle too and I have to agree. I think it’s definitely more feminine than masculine even though it says unisex lol

[@qnunyuh8417]

love your reaction and your descriptions were very accurate

[@carlospinto362]

I’m going to buy creed Aventus looking a mazing 🔥🔥

[@jek4837]

Honestly, you should just buy the Armaf clone called Club De Nuit Intense Man. It's $30 on Amazon, and it's often rated better than the authentic Aventus. I'm very, very picky when it comes to clones. It has to be 95% close otherwise it's not worth it for me. CDNIM is that close.

[@badhonebrahim7707]

wow, you have the most perfect calm voice

[@luisvelez647]

I would say these are definitely more niche than popular - it'd be great to see you react to some designer ones like sauvage, eros, d&g light blue, prada l'homme, invictus, etc.

[@CourtneyRyan]

100% - this is definitely the niche edition 😂 I reacted to those in a past fragrance video so go check it out!

[@dabsman5289]

Aventus did well for someone who prefers sweet fragrances. I find women compliment the sweeter fragrances more but they also make me feel sick wearing the sweet smell throughout the day. Aventus Cologne is the unisex version which isn't as harsh on the pineapple and ladies seem to prefer if they have the sweeter nose. Guys want to smell good and get the compliments but also not smell like a candy shop, can be tough getting that balance. Great review!

[@CourtneyRyan]

That totally makes sense! I definitely liked it, I was just expecting more from it I guess 😂 the top 4 were all sweet but definitely not in a way that would be nauseating. Thanks for watching!!

[@mixedpleasure4324]

I agree with that. I like sweet fragrance and I like fresh fragrance but sometimes you can have enough of all that sweetness then aventus is so nice to wear because it just different and so nice in the air

[@datboi1971]

I’ve seen imaginary Authors before, but I never really gave them any thought. Definitely going to have to check them out now. I’ll probably buy it later down the line. The way you described it makes it sound like a heavy fall/winter scent 😂 have you tested how well it performs? Considering it’s $95 I’d assume it lasts pretty long lol

[@CourtneyRyan]

Definitely check them out! I’ll for sure post an update on Saint Julep since I bought the full bottle. It wasn’t super fall/winter actually because it has a refreshing hint of mint in it too. I could see it working for all seasons honestly!

[@datboi1971]

@@CourtneyRyan Thanks Courtney, You’re the GOAT.

[@cmaderias]

I imagine saint julep will be sold out now!!! Lol 😂 Hey Courtney, I recommend testing out Ambre Nuit from Christian Dior for your next fragrance video and giving us your opinion. It’s a unisex fragrance however in my opinion it’s more on the masculine side. Your doing great Courtney!!! Keep up the great work. 👌🏻