Designer Fragrances That Are BETTER Than Niche Fragrances | Men's Cologne/Perfume Review 2022

[@the_chandler]

"Back when he was normal" lmao. But yeah I completely agree about Prada Lhomme Intense. Such a shame that its discontinued. It's an absolute gem. Classy, sexy, but not too heavy or overdone. Super versatile for such a powerful fragrance. An all-time favorite for me.

[@rvolution]

It's not discontinued.

[@ajs_ofcl4192]

It was just a rumor that it’s discontinued

[@s17034]

I did not like L’homme intense. Too sweet and feminine. If I had a girlfriend, I would give it her

[@rvolution]

@@s17034 i think it's not feminine compare to stronger with you flankers. Yes it's sweet but not gourmand, it has iris but not too lipsticky like dior homme intense or YSL la nuit. It's still has soapy DNA prada l'homme. I think it's like mix between prada l'homme and prada luna rossa black but minus vanilla. The drydown smells a bit like Prada Amber pour homme. They are soapy perfumes. But actually even though prada intense is sweet and soft but it's a strong smell so i don't think women would wear it tho. Women may still wear prada l'homme but i don't think they will like wearing prada intense.

[@mizzormakk7986]

Is it strong? People say it’s close to the skin but I’m not sure, I’m debating on buying it if it has good projection

[@AlexFarleyMusic]

"Jeremy, my hero. Back when he was normal."

[@mizzormakk7986]

What happened to him? Fragrance addict turned junkie?

[@HDmanzano1995]

Glad to see Noir Extreme finally getting some love. It’s one of my all time favorite. Another one you could throw into this conversation would be TF Black Orchid Parfum. I absolutely love this one and the performance is amazing!

[@BIGGBOSS..]

Yes for sure. Some niche fragrances are expensive for nothing

[@Dero17367]

Totally agree with Prada L'homme Intense and Dior Sauvage Elixir. I consider TF Ombre Leather, Light Blue Forever, D&G The One Luminous Night, and Rochas Moustache EDP (since I haven't tried YSL Tuxedo) standouts in terms of smell and quality.

[@theranger9382]

Omar > Andrew Tate

[@SchoolOfScent]

🥹

[@gamezoneifictation]

Good joke

[@chadrickbasedman987]

Omar Tate

[@290revolver290]

Well played 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@290revolver290]

@Allan Ren 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Fuder95Ibra]

For me I would say Prada Luna Rossa black is a masterpiece which is so unique and well blended, for my nose it smells playful and dark at the same time which makes the DNA so unique and would be a perfect niche fragrance.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Omar, I knew you were my favorite reviewer from some of your previous reviews, but this one put you in the hall of fame. I love Terre D'Hermes, Toy Boy is one of my favorites and Guerlain L'Homme Ideal Cologne and EDP are both incredible. I missed out on Cologne when it was heavily discounted but was able to pick up 100 ml for $98 on ebay and am very happy with that. Once again, great video!

[@robbiecale3327]

You paid $98 for Lhomme Ideal Cologne??? Wth

[@ohfour-seven6228]

@@robbiecale3327 I've heard it used to go for $30 but not anymore. I'm just glad I have it.

[@jperryhal]

I have 4 bottles of Prada L'Homme Intense that I keep in dark storage. I am addicted to the smell and can't imagine it being discontinued. The first time I smelled it, I got Cotton Candy but that was just the first impression. It has such a powerful aura, a complex warmth and richness, I think it's fantastic for cooler evenings and fall/winter.

[@cyrilhall3845]

Prada L ‘Homme Intense is a beast, I have been trying to find it but it’s very hard. I past on it awhile back and that was a bad mistake. If anyone knows where it can be purchased please let me know.

[@SWTmel]

I have a bottle arriving today from eBay (if you haven't been able to find it) by now

[@corc1992]

I approve of Dior Homme Parfum and Prada L'homme Intense as nicheworthy designers. Outstanding scents.

[@yusuff7_]

Do you think prada lhomme intense is usual for the spring with less sprays?

[@vivan1310]

@@yusuff7_I use it all year round. clean enough for the heat, dark enough for the winter

[@kingdevilfalls4256]

Your channel is crushing Omar, keep it up bud!

[@glyde69]

Good choices. Dior Homme Parfum might be top 5 in my entire collection. Beau De Jour and Elixir both fantastic. Prada extreme very nice. That ideal cologne goes sour on my skin though. I like the sport and cool versions but neither performs at all.

[@dinonugget7114]

What about homme intense 2020

[@glyde69]

@@dinonugget7114 I like Intense. All the Dior Homme are decent in their own way imo.

[@YT-wt7fe]

YOOO. Just wanted to say that I appreciate the amount of content you’ve been putting out in the past week. Keep up the good work!

[@ericgeneric135]

Love your channel! I will second your choices of Beau de Jour and Sauvage Elixir.

[@brandonnickerson8934]

Great video. My #1 designer frag by a long shot is Spicebomb Extreme.

[@MackABD]

Mine too but as a winter or autumn one only

[@jeff-li2ck]

Completely agree with your thoughts on toy boy. Moschino has a brand image to uphold and those influences like the bottle design unfortunately devalue the fragrance. A fragrance that never seizes to peak my interest when I put my nose on it. It’s a shame

[@albertobalbas]

Wonderful video. Thank you once again. I have to admit I also was pulled back from Moschino Toy Boy because of the bottle. But, oh boy, I tried it two weeks ago in a perfumary and the scent still remains in my mind. Probably, I will be buying it whenever I meet a good offer.

[@Goldman-Khazar-Rothschild]

You made some very good points in this video brother. So happy I finally got a bottle of DHP a few months ago. It is the final boss of designer iris fragrances.

[@maliksaleem25]

Hi freind, where from you get dhp bcc I'm still failed to grab this beauty and my all time favourite and dreamy fragrance in my hands. Can you help me where from I can get this 1 especially in 75ml old formulation. By the way your bottle which you got recently is 100ml or 75ml? Pls guide me,

[@Goldman-Khazar-Rothschild]

@@maliksaleem25 Got a new 100ml bottle from fragrancenet in USA.

[@SirSillageSniffington]

The GOAT designer scent. Better than most niche I’ve tried. 🙌🏻

[@siegfriedo]

Prada L'Homme Intense is a masterpiece. Got my three 100 ml back up bottles once I learned it's been discontinued. 😃

[@issahmiguelbiolena4104]

I wheeze at "back when he is normal" 😭😭😭

[@photostuff]

Hey man, great channel. I don’t watch a lot of fragrance reviews, partly because there are some seriously weird people talking a lot of BS about it, but I like your no-nonsense videos. To the point and very informative. Well done. I don’t collect, but I do have a small number of “nice” fragrances. PDM Layton, PDM Herod, TF Noir and as of today, and because of one of your videos, Club de Nuit EDP. Very nice. I put some on about 11:00 this morning and it’s still going strong at 10:25 pm. Wife loves it. Cheers!

[@zendariuskincaid5205]

Amazing list the only one that you own that should of made this list is Chanel edition Blanche

[@SchoolOfScent]

Definitely could’ve added it!

[@chadczternastek]

Been really loving your shorts. You cut right to the point and do it well. Found I agree a lot with you.

[@Cozmii]

First time I bought Moschino Toy Boy I liked it, but I wasn t sure if i really liked it. It felt too strong, but buying more perfumes I realise is the most unique from my perfumes and I like it.

[@fragitude]

I've been wanting to get Toy Boy because I love rose and have it in a online cart. Perhaps it's time to pull the trigger.

[@richardspurgeon8954]

Go test it first ,its the worst smelling fragrance me and my date ever smelled .

[@ThiefBTW]

Yeah get a sample, some people either hate it or love it

[@fallguy6196]

It smells like a Victoria secret womans body spray

[@richardspurgeon8954]

@@fallguy6196 The reviewer must be a spokes person for toy boy ,he's trying to boost sales im guessing but man that toy boy smells like shit and roses with hint of plum nothing sexy about it kinda gross and ruined mybdaybwhen i spayed it on at retail counter

[@idawson998]

Don't listen to the haters, if you like rose Toyboy is one of the best out there.

[@DamadaTattoo]

I finally picked up a bottle of Prada L’Homme intense and it’s now my favourite scent!

[@SchoolOfScent]

Welcome to the club friend 🤝

[@reddawksproject6945]

Just bought Prada l'homme intense. It was discounted (heavily). I got myself a nice bottle of 150ml for around 80 us dollars... Thanks!

[@yessir741]

From where?

[@reddawksproject6945]

@@yessir741 douglas.ch ! I dont know if they ship internationaly, though

[@rvolution]

It's not discontinued in germany, you can buy basically everywhere offline and online. I want to buy it but i can't find the sample. What do you think about the smell?

[@reddawksproject6945]

@@rvolution it seems it’s not discontinued everywhere indeed. Maybe it takes more time in different countries to sell out the stock, I don’t know. I really like the fragrance and agree with what Omar said. It’s flowery and yet quite dark. I wear it ideally with a perfecto and some jeans, and yet could imagine to rock it with a dark suit and a bad boy attitude (more or less the same vibe than Ombré Leather, by Tom Ford. Completely different smell, but similar vibe)

[@rvolution]

@@reddawksproject6945 I just bought it blind. Still waiting for the delivery. I like the prada l'homme og but sometimes it didn't feel like perfume but soap, so I looked for one with the same DNA but with a slightly different touch. I know prada intense also got some negative reactions but i hope i will like it 😂Previously I also blind bought a prada luna rossa black and I was not disappointed.

[@rbb4445]

I love how you tell the truth about Creed fragrances. In their day they where great but now they are just selling of name brand sad to say I have some of their new batches and after 2 hours its barely noticeable. I get better longevity with a $20 bottle of Cremo.

[@rammul7801]

Nice to finally know where you’re from Omar. I’m fan from Syria. Though… I don’t live in Syria. Keep up the good work.

[@scentedgamer8676]

I got toy boy because of u and i agree 100%!Its a masterpiece!

[@Z2Z72Z2]

Any perfume in your opinion that is closely relevant to toyboy ?

[@scentedgamer8676]

@@Z2Z72Z2 no bro….maybe joop homme wild because of the rose scent

[@jward3961]

I love the Noir Extreme it smells so much better blended than other designer fragrances. I agree with it. Have Prada Lhomme intense also. Smells really good.

[@tanweerfarooque8906]

👋 Omar! Moschino Toy Boy just because of you let me accept it’s one of the amazing scent in such a good range…Smell good n long lasting with great sillage 😘

[@oscarluiscoronellozano]

Precious list and I totally agree with you in all your picks, because they are all just fantastic smelling, I just think that as bonus could be included on this list Gucci Guilty absolute, just my opinion. Greetings from Colombia.

[@SchoolOfScent]

Thank you for watching friend and that is a Fragrance that has been on my ‘to try’ list for a while!

[@berenddevries74]

Great choices Omar. In my opinion Cartier Pasha EdT, Chanel Pour Monsieur and Dior Eau Sauvage EdT could have been niche also. I know these are all old scents, but all of them are masterpieces and so much better then a lot of the (modern) niche perfumerie.

[@siriogori7119]

interesting video, I would add to the list: guerlain Heritage EDT, Prada l'homme l'eau.....what do you think about them?

[@Amir76fresno]

Good choices mate, Maschino ( Toy Boy) really rock blind bought it then, then even bought one as a back up, Great scent for autumn indeed. Thx and have an amazing day. Cheers from SWEDEN P.s Subbed2

[@lilbroomstick7914]

I only own ADG profumo. Next one on my list: PDM layton. I also sometime wanna get some Creed: Silver mountain water, Himalaya, green irish tweed. I was thinking Have layton for the Fall, get Himalaya/SMW for winter and get GIT in time for Spring

[@roodnelcharles4248]

Layton is my fav all time... 1 spray is too much, 2 sprays is a waist...lollll

[@eddwallis6590]

Compared to Profumo and Layton you are going to be bitterly disappointed with the performance of Creed fragrances.

[@keep_walking_on_grass]

Kulfi note is pistachio (comes from the "Mastice" which can smell very bad when its not done right as it it done in in Noir Extreme, and when its getting hot in the summer with sweating) vanilla-ish - lactonic and cinnamo -ish.

[@daniellabuda7744]

Again I can't be more agree with you. Such a beautiful choice. I agree absolutely regarding Noir Extreme by TF. It's hard me to name a perfume which deserves to be in the niche range at the moment, but I can name some niche brands and their prices which are simply a one big joke. For example, Le Labo brand. Sorry, but here you pay for marketing and the minimalistic cute bottles' presentation for over 350$, where the perfumery is very modern synthetic and absolutely with lack of creativity. Just Iso E Super Ambroxan some clean musks or acetates use massively for hilarious price tag. Their Oud smells horrible. That's my opinion about them. One exception will include Vetivet 46 and Patchouli 24 from this brand, their are nicely done modern formulations.

[@SchoolOfScent]

Agreed on Le labo! Unimpressive so far

[@richardspurgeon8954]

Elixer is fire the other 3 savauges are trash ,I spray 5 times any season.

[@MrAde1101]

Great vid Omar hard to argue with your picks 👌

[@CaptainChaos990]

13:50 anyone know what Prada bottle that is?

[@seamless70]

12:05 "It's over 9000!" 🤣😂🤣😂 # Subscribed!

[@abdulazizalalawi3836]

Great video Omar!

[@laurisuurmaa2752]

In my wishlist there are more designer fragrances than niche ones. Not because the price, but the smell.

[@MiamiSammy]

Some of my fav fragrances are niche but overall for me Designers > Niche I don’t like challenging scents tho I like mass appeal

[@MrSuperFly86]

Love the content Omar. Any suggestions for a dupe/alternative to Aventis Creed Cologne (grey bottle). I smelt it on someone once, smelt great, haven't been able to even afford a sample since.

[@bazs7669]

Love TF Noir Extreme!

[@druntopronto7598]

WOW u like guerlain's cologne lots of people dont but its my favorite my absolute gem for summer just sparingly even i have 300ml + 45ml. I will try moschino i still didnt i dont like toy bottles.

[@alihanalav2455]

You are the best reviewer man hope you get better ❤️❤️

[@MrMAKFoto]

Kulfi is the generic street ice cream now made with many essences typical being vanilla, either the crushed dry fruit mostly almonds and pistachios are mixed in or the vender will roll the kulfi stick on the grit after taking it out from the freezer bin may pour some caramel type syrup on it but it smells nice , vanilla, milk, sugar vibes usually.

[@harpalchauhan428]

you really love Prada l'homme edp im fan of the edt on 3rd bottle lol. might give the edp because how much you always mention it

[@haseebdad1911]

7:37 back when he was normal. Yes you are very right here ❤❤❤❤

[@gol_d.kralii2124]

Hey man you are amazing and the better upgraded version of the OG Jeremy lol. Nice list i agree with all the choices. I can recommend you to try the Noir Extreme Parfum its longer lasting and even more niche than the Edp.

[@RokSlana]

Yes, Noir Extreme is one of the most beutifull things I've ever smelled. It's price tag is also Extreme and I'd probably buy it if I didn't get accross J. C. Reboul by chance. Now I can go on a holiday and smell nice as opposed to just smelling nice in my home city.

[@100thmonkey3]

Bentley Absolute I like. I have a bottle of guerlain ideal cologne which I don't like, if you want to swap with something.

[@ekhoury1000]

Agree with Sauvage Elixir, Beau de Jour, Dior homme parfum Prada lhomme intense smells nice but a bit cheap to my nose Terre Hermes, Noir Extreme.. classics but still very designer

[@fahimfaruq8422]

Hi Omar what are your thoughts on Aesop fragrances?

[@Olli4]

The Dior Homme Parfum used to be my go-to before it's reformulation a couple of years ago. Is your video mentioning the original one or the current version? I have been looking for a replacement with the same notes, even in the niche market, but it seems hard.

[@vevitier]

Moschino is a masterpiece

[@rushankhan7]

So you haven't tasted kulfi but you know that the kulfi note is really creative ! Wow !

[@flaviog.7192]

He said is creative because you can't find it in other perfums! What the hell is so hard to understand, man the world is full of morons...

[@boongyify]

Great video brother

[@chavdar20002001]

Dior Homme Intense 2011 would be my winner with Terre by Hermes as a runner up and probably Tom Ford - Ombre Leather on the third spot

[@chadczternastek]

How great is it that I finally seen a video where I own each and every cologne featured. Especially in this type of list. My taste or palate has changed so much where I see masterpieces in stuff I used to outright hate. Like Interlude Man, Encre Noir, Terre D'Hermes. I think the H24 is really great one that fits the profile here.

[@sethgyan]

Prada intense is leather iris bomb. It isn't inspiring or interesting but seems classy and kinda addicting.

[@DutyFirst]

Prada L Intense is worth well over 500 dollars (250 pounds) now in Australia

[@johncashlala]

Prada lhomme intense ❤️

[@rammul7801]

To me Suvage elixir is only different than Suvage in the beginning. Strong licorice opening that reminds me of Absinthe or Sumboca or a Middle Eastern spirit called Araq. then on dry down starts to become Suvage. I think I should revisit the sample I have

[@ernestocroas4081]

Savauge elixir!!!!! The only stuff that i can smell and all people around me for hours. . Smell amaising. Don care the price i pay it!!!!!

[@cellytyree4771]

Oil perfumery did the Hermes one pretty well if you ask me

[@ScentsWithBenefits]

I think a lot of designer fragrances these days have very high quality ingredients. Also, "natural" ingredients are not inherently better for you or the environment than lab created. It's a rabbit hole. Thanks for the cool video bro! 🥂

[@SchoolOfScent]

Thanks for watching Kamil, and you’re right! Sorry to hear about Fragrance One, I look forward to seeing what you work on next in the industry.

[@ScentsWithBenefits]

@@SchoolOfScent appreciate it. We live and we learn and then we hopefully live a little bit more ;)

[@hamishmaude390]

Omar how is your fragrance coming along?

[@Baby-eb1su]

Some of niche fragrances are not too good to smell and they are expensive. Maybe you can make the next video about this topic. I Always love your videos 👌🏻

[@lnbabz]

Can't find the dior homme parfum - how does the intense compare?

[@tehDmez]

Guerlain Lhomme Ideal Cologne is the only one I've been able to purchase from this list, and it's such an interesting fragrance. It starts out with that lifelike citrus note, but the Almond/Musk combo reminds me more of someones grandma baking for some reason. I'll keep it around, but definitely not my favorite out there.

[@damongambuti]

i find it funny how ive managed to reach the fragrance rabbit hole after getting my mum dior jadore edp infinissime and chanel coco edp for her birthday then promptly realising that i don’t have my own boujee fragrance my brother even has bleu de chanel lmfao your vids have me informed mane 🤝

[@tanbir11]

IMO a designer fragrance generally speaking is more: likable by the average person, ingrediant quality can be up par to designers especially if you consider houses like Chanel, hermes, cartier - and also are generally more accessible so you can test them . Niche i would never blind buy, some of them are just unwearable, not as mass pleasing, and many are too expensive (rather spend the extra money on something else)

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video with some great choices in there and I enjoyed it and have a blessed night

[@Borg_Gr]

Prada L'Homme Intense its a masterpiece at first I liked it but after a few weeks...

[@HeavenlyDemon592]

Gris charnel is great...iris + spicy, reminds me a bit of the one EDP n lndl with Iris....good longevity.

[@SchoolOfScent]

Definitely need to try it, your description makes it sound great!

[@cristianconstantin46]

Awesome list my guy 😁🦾 I have actually in my collection the Prada intense, Terre D'Hermes,Moschino and i have to buy the Noir Extreme and Cologne by Guerlain because is so good

[@nate6099]

I remember trying Elixr in store (2 sprays) then jumping in the car to drive home, almost gassed myself out, had to drive home with the windows down.

[@zong3000]

Make a video on which niche fragrances that are not worth getting

[@toastedmalteser3613]

Dude your content is light years better than Andrew's. You're good my guy.

[@wardakaiser5861]

Another great video 👍🏻 I can easily pick up a perfume to blind buy from any of your videos. Now looking for Toy Boys 🙏🙏

[@shortcut1455]

Does anyone know where i can find a bottle of Guerlain L homme Ideal Cologne? i am desperate to find one here in Greece or even a decent clone of this fragrance. Thanks

[@milosevicbojan07]

Is that Prada made in Spain or France?

[@Hungho-jd9pb]

Love this video.

[@dearprudence6]

I would add that brands that create only fragances are not always better than brands that are in to other business for example dior or chanel create better fragances than other njche brands

[@MsezaneSnikiwe]

Considering the fact that the normal one has never impressed you, I’m pleasantly surprised you rate Prada L’homme Intense.

[@fess04]

ATH Haze Blue over takes Tere De Hermes in all the stated criteria. A superior citrus built to last and crazy strong on the dry down. Tom Ford Noir Extreme is amazing. Why dont women like Beau De Jour.

[@jakes4605]

what do you think is the best discount website?

[@ay_ay_ron2112]

Dior Homme Parfum Is spectacular!!

[@joeS163]

I got a 30ml bottle of toy boy for £16 on Notino just over a year ago... unbelievable price for such a unique fragrance, literally nothing else springs to mind when smelling it.

[@SchoolOfScent]

A steal!

[@sparkz3323]

THE GOATTTTT

[@doviziusop]

what color is your aventus

[@Barney5G]

I can’t get over that teddy bear bottle. I just can’t bring myself to buy it. Am I crazy?

[@1996NarutoUzumaki]

Dhi 2018 or dh Parfum 2022?

[@joshuacollins2311]

Great video

[@LeoR4U]

“Back when he was normal” 🤣🤣🤣