PERFUMES NOT TO BUY | Soki London

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[@SokiLondon]

My 2023 version of this video! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4PcqKKeoJl4j7c

[@Spikypotato.]

Thank you! This is one of your best videos, as a consumer it is really helpful. And you talk very respectfully on this topic ❤

[@cimonenefer]

I completely agree, half of these brands are just selling the name, while giving you basic lack luster fragrance that’s waaay to overpriced.

[@SokiLondon]

👍

[@agsdollsdownunder7147]

I agree

[@heavenjb]

I agree with all….but 😅 Chanel…number 5 is a classic ( I think it’s ageist to describe as you do ) Leau is actually really great, both actually for summer ( and as a forty something who tends to date men ten yrs younger ) all the men I’ve dated LOVED that scent it’s also a nice bedtime relaxing summer scent. Now..coco mademoiselle horrible horrible compared to its mum Coco. Coco amazing, mademoiselle made it BASIC. I think some classics are classics for s reason usually a unique scent profile. There are old scents that should go…but not due to aging lol or their scent doesn’t transcend time…I think the aldehydes in Chanel are what make them unique and otherworldly …it gives s effervescent type vibe to the Chanel 5 hence the originality snd how it should always be around..it’s also a fashion thing….there’s nothing repulsive about Chanel 5 where as daisy hell yes

[@ali_hoochthepooch6780]

Perfume prices just seem insane at the minute. It's crazy how much a fragrance can cost and then not even last.

[@sylviaarlington5354]

YES

[@missmegan3694]

Agree!! Why did a lot of perfumes from the 80s and 90s last a lot longer than the ones today? What happened?!

[@ms.zelman3032]

@@missmegan3694 What happened is that people love money, so they did that to sell more bottles in less amount of time. That's what I think to a certain extent.

[@OpinionatedScents]

These are my favorite videos because no one likes everything. 2021 the year of full open honesty.

[@SokiLondon]

👍

[@katarzynaplama5687]

the same! 😎

[@IamNoelle]

Yes, it's refreshing to see KZbinrs share their dislikes in the most honest way :) great job!

[@15deeznuts31]

I honestly prefer chanel Chance EDT , I didnt like the way the Chance edp smelled, smelled like baby powder to me

[@marianar2948]

Dear Soki, don't ever feel bad for pointing your negative views on perfumes! After all, at the end of the day, they're just that... perfumes! 😉 The Internet is full of either stans or haters, so it's nice to watch people having proper negative reviews with honesty and balance. And yes: generic formulations, ridiculous pricing and cash grabbing flankers are always frustrating! I think these major brand houses can handle a less positive critic and the audience appreciates the sincerity, so don't be shy 😇

[@SokiLondon]

Thanks Mariana :)

[@marianar2948]

@@SokiLondon you're welcome 💛 and remember: being negative or critical only makes you a bad person if you do it with a mean spirit. It's perfectly ok to be vocal about whatever rubs you in the wrong way!

[@LateefahABrown]

Coty, as an umbrella company, distributes the fragrance arm of Burberry, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Tiffany & Co., Miu Miu, Chloé, etc. Don’t just associate them with those cheapies they sell in the drug store.

[@eboniewalker2307]

Yes thank you

[@lashdoll222]

All those brands ARE drugstore, they aren’t owned by the fashion houses for a reason, the names don’t make them high end… Tiffany perfumes are like £60 same with Gucci, Burberry, Chloe etc

[@LouLou-tl1gv]

Coty is a cheap cosmetics company and I wouldn't buy perfume that they make All are replicas of the original

[@nancymarkiewicz8123]

What are some perfume brands that make their own perfume? I know Soki London does❤

[@youtubeuser866]

1:23 marc jacobs daisy 3:54 chanel chance 5:58 chanel no.5 7:33 tom ford neroli portofino 7:37 tom ford lost cherry 13:51 dolce and gabbana lightblue

[@georgiana1243]

This was one of the most honest perfume videos on KZbin. I have watched other videos on this channel, but this was truly the one that made me hit the subscribe button. Thanks a lot for this video and for the courage to criticize the most applauded perfumes nowadays!

[@SokiLondon]

Aw thank you so much. I was nervous for it and I’m glad it’s been well received 🥰

[@TheFlowerock]

Same here!! 🙋🏻‍♀️😉👍

[@nikolematzouranis6193]

Same here. This was the one that made me decide to hit the subscribe button.

[@melodyjones9681]

What you’re saying is important. Many buy these scents on hype alone and get burned. Especially now, who can afford that? I get decants or samples when I can to see if anything is bottle worthy. I’ve gotten hyped frags I hated and felt duped.

[@memememeowww]

I think the problem with the Daisy perfumes is the longevity. They literally last like 3-4 hours only and people can’t even smell it (not even yourself). I think people buy the Daisy perfumes because a lot of young influencers have them

[@Sldejo]

And the bottle.

[@Emily-jj1mw]

YES I love the smell but it just does not last, I have to respray and even then it only sticks to my clothing.

[@22mharvin]

Thankfully, i bought chance eau tendre instead of daisy edp. Theyre similar but eau tendre imo is fresher and fruitier. It also projects more and lasts longer

[@spiceupyourlife7755]

Maybe because they want to try the perfume themselves?

[@SvobodovaEva]

I had it and I absolutely loved the smell, I can't stand heavy smells, they give me headaches so this was perfect. But unfortunately it's so cheap, it doesn't last longer than a couple of hours.

We definitely need a part 2!

[@SokiLondon]

Hehe ok!

[@SokiLondon]

here is part 2! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4PcqKKeoJl4j7c

[@literallyheather]

Ooooh...I like this very assertive Soki. Agree with you on all of these. I like and own some Tom Ford fragrances, but it is all about "edgy" marketing. Some of his fragrances are hideous and definitely overpriced. And have never understood the Jo Malone type. They are so weak and mediocre. I also think Le Labo has had it's day. As soon as the niche brands sell to conglomerates, it all just changes.

[@bernadettehynes-cafferkey3917]

You're spot on

[@rosanne411]

Oh yeah love le labo, much stronger

[@a_bookish_gemini]

I feel this way about a lot of Killian frags too

[@sunnymilasolnyshka6941]

Omg I could not agree more!! 👏👏👏

[@AD-nz7bp]

Omg bestie 😌

[@jessicabrewster6427]

I really appreciate that the reason why you don’t like pretty much all of these perfumes have to do with the price more than the scent. Everyone likes what they like and everyone likes different things, but your approach was more about brands overpricing their cheaper made or not good quality perfumes. So thank you for your insight!

[@MvrLiesbet]

I like the Light Blue BECAUSE it has poor performance. I'm quite sensitive about smell but I still love to enjoy perfumes so I'm always on the look-out for 'bad performing' perfumes. Not everything has to be super strong and have great projection imo. A lot of people I know experience perfumes as too overwhelming anyways so I reckon there's a big market for things that are a bit more subtle.

[@mxhyungwonie8098]

This is why I like Jo Malone (particularly Pear and Freesia). Anything strong makes me nauseated.

[@yachishairclips2250]

I think that if the perfume is light.. It should be priced less since it is not a concentrated as strong ones.. But when something poor is given with a big price tag.. That is a problem

[@nancymarkiewicz8123]

Juicy Couture Le Fleur is watered down. The toilette

[@lucieweaver3324]

You are so right on Soki! This coming from a person who knows what she's talking about with regards to fragrances - so appreciate your honesty and that is why you have so many subbies!!

[@SokiLondon]

🥰🥰🥰

[@RavensRedd]

Thanks for this video! You are entitled to your opinion and most people are very appreciative of you sharing it with us. I would love to see a video of some of the most unique perfumes or notes, things that smell great but are not your typical fruity, white floral, coconut, vanilla type smells that seem to dominate these days. Not necessarily expensive or niche, just unique.

[@heatherwillis8930]

Completely agree with all of these. I am glad Jo Malone does collabs like Zara's line so we can all get a taste without overspending. Great video!

[@SokiLondon]

Ah yes love that zara line !

[@Little_Duck_]

I totally agree with your opinion about the specific perfumes you mentioned...in the end you pay the brand and the marketing and not the scent!

[@SokiLondon]

👍

[@pennyrock150]

absolutely agreed on Light Blue...It's the most overrated perfume in my opinion.

[@TigreCorazon]

Havent even gotten to that part of the video yet but already thumbs up this comment 😂 light blue is just so Meh.

[@rachelbowman2046]

I have the perfume and it doesn’t last long.

[@arianapreciado1975]

The intense version is way better in my opinion

[@TigreCorazon]

@@rachelbowman2046 agree with Ariana. If you like this scent you should definitely get the intense version. Light Blue intense is pretty much the same but a little stronger and lasts longer

[@Annyss264]

I used to buy cheap, unknown brand perfume from the accessories store back in high school back in 2006-7. And when I get a whiff of Light Blue Intense, it smells exactly the same like dead on very similar like the one I used to use when I was in high school. Light blue is easily dupe-able but it does last on my skin for more than 8 hours.

[@waywardstitch8604]

I do get why you're reluctant to criticize, (I'm the same way), but I found this vid VERY informative and helpful. Especially as I've been very curious about why Tom Ford prices were so high, wayyy out of my price range. Now I know I'm not missing out on anything special. Also, I got a sample of Daisy and was surprisingly unimpressed. Now I know it's not just me. Also, your mention of candles reminded me I've long been curious about your candles. I'd like to use more candles but find that most of them seriously annoy me. I'd Iike if you did a review on perfumed candles. I'd like to know how you choose your faves, and especially those which are a good value. Thanks for another great review.💕

[@SokiLondon]

Thanks! Nice idea on candels

[@taylorjohnson9321]

Shes reluctant to tell the actual truth because nobody can handle the truth , its Ashame KZbinrs have to dance around the truth because people are SOO INCREDIBLY SENSITIVE these days, its freaking PERFUME! people need to be reminded it not that deep and these fragrance companies don't give af about testing on animals so why on EARTH would they care about the consumers so I find it hilarious when people get soo butthurt if someone says a perfume sucks, I think they are just salty because now they think they smell cheap, fyi to those sensitive people (learn how to take constructive criticism or you will never make it at a job or life in general if you're getting upset about perfume that sucks

[@nancymarkiewicz8123]

Estee Lauder supports Trump

[@wardaa.995]

Thank you for the honesty;few viewers would dare to say the truth especially about joe malone and Tom ford.

[@SokiLondon]

🥰

[@carollyncheeyen]

So true.

[@mamaocillian]

I am so glad I tried Jo Malone in the small sample set a few years ago. They don’t last, have poor projection and my husband thinks I smell like a smoker when I wear them! Haha! I used to wear them when he traveled to get some use out of them but cv pan-dem-ic means I never wear them. Not really sad about that though.

[@michellefox6709]

@@SokiLondon didn't Penny's/Primark do Jo Malone dupes. They were quite good.

[@bhawinidwivedy]

I'm all about honesty. Really Admire it when influencers such as you bring up such topics...❤🙌

[@SokiLondon]

🥰 thank you

[@IamNoelle]

Telling what you really think makes you authentic and that's great 🙏🏼🥰

[@SokiLondon]

Thank you 🙏

[@georgiachatzitheodoridou3806]

How right you are in this video! I absolutely agree with you about Jo Malone, Tom Ford, Chanel no 5, Light Blue, they are all so expensive and I really don't see why. And I see so many You Tubers who talk about them continually. So could you please recommend some affordable and price worthy equivalents to these you mentioned or other good but relatively underrated fragrances?

[@dianevioletta1408]

I currently have Covid and lost my sense of smell. Praying it comes back! 😢

[@SokiLondon]

Oh no! I hope it will

[@dianevioletta1408]

It came back! 👍🏻

[@deeh9563]

Hang in there!!!

[@radiantbeautyandglam]

Same 😞 I miss being able to smell perfumes

[@Zlervo]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@thesignatures3584]

I agree on everything mentioned except for chanel n 5. I have to be honest that at first I totally disliked this perfume but now I understand why it is classic. I love the opening and the dry down, not a fan of the middle notes on my skin though. But it is a perfume that you’ll learn to appreciate and love in time. ❤️ Thank you for sharing 💕

[@clarezimberlin8729]

Yes. I have come late to the no 5 party & am only impressed by the EDP. In the past I probably only smelled the EDT.

[@Auriel5]

I would love to see more of this style of video!! ❤️👌

[@SokiLondon]

👍

[@jenhopkins8867]

Love all your videos and I come to you to see how a perfume smells and performs. This video I have to say is my all time favorite and I don’t know how I missed it. Your honesty is refreshing and so appreciated!! I have to say it has made me love you even more, you are so sweet and didn’t want to say anything negative but still tastefully gave your opinion!! Thank you!

[@sindylouise1471]

What a load of sense! Thanks for the great video so informative and open your mind to what’s real good stuff are 🙏

[@SokiLondon]

❤️

[@ozyvillanueva9277]

I really enjoyed this video! You definitely should do more dislike videos you don’t sound mean at all and you’re very consistent in the reasons why you don’t recommend them. It’s very helpful.

[@FromAbiWithLove]

I love your honesty here these types of videos are needed ❤️

[@SokiLondon]

Glad you like it!

[@debbiesokoloff1991]

It’s good to hear a knowledgeable person, such as you, telling us to avoid the hype with certain fragrances-thank you!

[@SokiLondon]

😎

[@GlamBySam]

found your channel this week and i’ve been watching so many videos 💕

[@SokiLondon]

Aw hello! 🥰

[@rinisix4243]

I use Chanel 5 EDP since my late 20’s (I am a lady in my 30’s) and I have received lots of compliments ever since (from people of all ages’ ranges) when I wear it. I am never without a bottle. So it all depends on your chemistry. It’s a classic for a reason. Coco Mademoiselle, on the other hand, smells terribly on me, great on other people. So let’s don’t be dismissive! We need to explore more when it comes to perfumes. There’s not ‘old’s people’ perfumes, or a ‘right’ age to wear certain perfume, nor ‘right’ gender to wear certain perfume. I can pull off Chanel 5 very nicely and I was surprised I could.

[@TB-rx1ue]

Maybe some noses are broken? That reeeeks

[@rinisix4243]

@@TB-rx1ue maybe. And that’s alright to me and all the people that compliment it and like it. On me, coco mademoiselle ‘reeks’ but I respect and accept that on other people it does smell wonderfully.

[@ruthgreen9855]

It's a beautiful spicy perfume, like tabu and opium the vintage one

[@heavenjb]

Try the original coco! Mademoiselle ruined it this video pissed me off tbh lol k think the Chanel review was ageist and she’s not recognizing the fashion of it all as well and some scents are classics and I wouldn’t want them to go away! Wearing vintage can be fun love Chanel 5 and flankers

[@Zlervo]

I completely agree with you about Chanel no5. I've tried to see the appeal but I can't.

[@sivicslady9882]

I was thinking of getting Light Blue, so relieved you posted this 🎉💯 thank you Soki🌺💝

[@SokiLondon]

👍👍

[@ayaarbaoui2974]

i don't think light blue intense should be the only light blue that exists as someone who's so in love with the original's fresh, refreshing opening; it's a freshly squeezed lemon and in its simplicity it manages to be a very mood-uplifting and joyous fragrance

[@rockermystic]

Jo Malone is owned by Estee Lauder. 🙂 So, same deal as with Tom Ford - there are some nice scents, but you're just paying for the name. Here in the US it is possible to buy Estee Lauder prestige fragrances pretty heavily discounted, directly from Lauder's overstock, but to pay retail would be insanity! 💗

[@user-pz7qv6ey4z]

Gosh! You leveled up so much on my mind! Great video, great - honest at last - reviews! I will trust you from now on!

[@SokiLondon]

I appreciate that!

[@feryelhamdi3783]

I have taken the habit to watch your reviews before buying new perfum. So honest and professional, thank you very much 😊👌

[@SokiLondon]

Aw thank you 😊

[@MillieonaVespa]

I called my store yesterday....to purchase No5, 100ml EDT and the body cream also ...they are out of stock of the 100ml and only have the 35 ml left..they are due a delivery in soon ..I asked the consultant to set aside the 100ml EDT and the body cream and shower gel for me when it arrives ...and I will be in to collect using a gift token I got for Christmas....No5 is just floral powdery goodness to me warm and ultra feminine, I love adore it ...I will always have it in my perfume collection, perish the day Chanel ever discontinue it.... a Classic

[@rinisix4243]

I adore No5, here in Belgium and France sells very well among all age groups, I’ve got loads of perfumes but always need to have a bottle of No5 in my wardrobe, so I get you. Husband, friends love it on me and we are fairly young. So I doubt they will ever discontinue it! :-)

[@eviewhitmarsh-knight6420]

Hi Sophie, just wanted to say that the last couple of months have been really hard for me mentally- my grandad tested positive for covid and I’m struggling in terms of mental health with lockdown but I wanted to say that your videos have brought me so much solace. Perfume is escapism, and I just love watching your videos. Thanks so so much 💗

[@user-uh6vy4mo3j]

Said a Prayer to The Lord Jesus for your grandad Evte and for you!! 💗💗💗

[@audrianadelmonte6940]

I got a bad cold but binge watching your videos has made the horrible sore throat bearable. Such great content and lovely personality!

[@SokiLondon]

Aw thank you 🙏 get well soon ❤️‍🩹

[@Randomchoiceinlife]

I really like the way you are very open about your opinions on brands and their history. Always your fan. XOXO

[@SokiLondon]

Thank you!

[@44ebura66ka]

I think everyone has specific scent and fragrances do smell different on different people. For example i hated La vie est belle for years because i had a coworker that had specific odor and combined with strong fragrance can kill a bird 🐦 in the sky, a specially when she over sprayed....but then i received samples of Lancome frags. and tryed on my skin. Now i think La vie est belle is a masterpiece....

[@joelfromqueens]

Hey Soki! I absolutely agree with these fragrances, ESPECIALLY Jo Malone and Tom Ford 😂 fyi, Jo Malone is ridiculously popular internationally. I like to think the general audience just doesn’t know how overpriced they are.

[@SokiLondon]

👍

[@easyteh4getperson]

it's hard not to buy when an idol in my fav group promotes it cuz he's the advert for korea lol

[@yvonneakeyo8631]

That plus most counties don't get huge discounts like others. They're hard to find and shipping is a nightmare

[@chiaracoppi6668]

This video was revealing for me! I secretly thought everything you said but I didn't dare to say it so directly. Thank you for your frankness. I'll watch also the updated version. I estimate you very much. You're competent and honest. My congrats.

[@SokiLondon]

thank you!

[@tigressofforli3398]

This disenchanted fragrance enthusiast in the US totally agrees with you.This is why i look for older versions and vintages.

[@butterfingers527]

I love light blue its one of my favourite fragrance but yes i agree with you it doesn't last at all

[@RandomScents]

You are never mean 🙂 Loved hearing your thoughts on these. Although Chanel has some of my absolutely favorites Chanel No 5 is not one of them. Agree with your view on this. Maybe they reformulated it

[@ceciliawhite4520]

I hated chanel no 5 I felt bad like something wrong with me. But I hate it

[@RandomScents]

@@ceciliawhite4520 😂😂😂

[@Buggieboo333]

Great video for people who just got into fragrances including myself. I’ve learned now to do days/months of research before committing to a fragrance. I dislike oak moss, musky, or super powdery notes for female fragrances. I love having these videos to do research because a lot of times I do blind buys because of how introverted I am and it’s hard for me to go out and try perfumes. So thanks again for being honest and posting videos like this! Greatly appreciated!

[@SokiLondon]

Thanks inna 🥰

[@refreshyourpage._.0]

I can’t tell you enough how much I love your realness, it’s really hard to keep your own business going and also having some real and interesting personal thoughts on fragrances, I always felt like if I’m in a fragrance industry I might have to be always lying or faking my reviews just so I can please company owners or stuff like that, and I couldn’t agree more!!! it’s absolutely mental to spend more than 50 on a candle, if my friend bought me an expensive candle for my birthday I might even convince them to return it just so we can find a nice restaurant and have a nice dinner😂

[@SokiLondon]

Haha exactly! Also, your cat is gorgeous !!

[@anayelijacob]

Thank you for making this! I can understand your apprehension with doing it, but I think you articulate your thoughts so well that you do not need to worry (: Some of the only "hate" videos that have made me upset have been Demi Rawling and others like her who simply say they hate a fragrance because it smells "cheap" and they clearly only care about appearing bougie.

[@SokiLondon]

😆

[@nurse956]

OMG Anayeli, u are quite right. I dont have anything with people likes and dislikes bec everyone taste is different. BUT I Do get upset when thoes typo types OF PEOPLE call most of designer perfumes cheap and mehhh perfumes. Thoes types of girls and men seems to have no reponsibilities but only themselves. In a video, someone was telling me to better save and buy expensive perfume rather than these cheap perfumes. I have kids, husband with decent job, house where i have to pay rent and bills every month, no support from families or anything else. I want to smell nice, beautiful and feminine rather than smelling like sex, bomb and spicy, money, dubai, etc etc and God knows what else, heheh. I just love soki who isnt after niche and expensive perfumes. Her collection is what i love bec it looks more like a normal person. While others have 1000 included niche and then sudd3nly start video of declutters and throws in the bin. Seriousely. I want to throw a glass of water on thier face. Heheh.

[@loa367]

@@nurse956 hehehe 😂😂👏👏 I love your comment❤, you seemed to be a mature, responsible, accurate and realistic person.

[@thechiccodes]

Thanks for this list! I agree with ever fragrance you named and the reasons you gave. Like, Tom Ford, I offer up MAISON MARGIELA Replica as a perfume that may not give the best bang for a buck. The MM collections smell amazing but they are short lived. Will you be giving us a part 2?

[@wanaqilahwanhazmy4401]

Thank you for being honest. I agree SO much about Chanel & Tom Ford AND Light Blue. We need honesty and personal opinions in perfume reviews.

[@Up-To-Speed]

This made a lot of sense and I appreciate all the information you provided. I also agree with everything you said!

[@SokiLondon]

👍

[@NA-rq9rz]

Chanel Number 5 is a timeless classic. Its my favorite perfume, I am young but love more "vintage" classics.

[@Vimge4]

I agree. I am not that young anymore but I first smelled Channel N.5 when I was quite young and it has been an all time favourite since then!! I just can't understand how some many perfume experts seems to associate it with being old fashioned... I love it and always will. It is timeless and elegant. Smelled great 100y ago and will still smell great 100y from now in my opinion as opposed to some new hyped scents that will surely fade away in not time.

[@yachishairclips2250]

I think what she totally meant that chanel no. 5 is a classic fragrance and it should not be priced higher when it is out of the market for too long that the perfume has a followign already and is pretty much became a niche perfume.. Not an expert but... Form the videos she showed.... A product being out for so long should be priced less than new releeases of a certain brand.

[@jingkun72]

To me, Chanel No. 5 is not vintage, or dated. It is a timeless classic, clean and elegant. The only problem is the price because it is never on sale.

[@blackie6771]

@@Vimge4 it's been trashed by the new reformulation. I have the original and I smelled the ones in every department store and they are all reformulated including Coco Chanel. It's very sad that they've destroyed this iconic classic beautiful scent.

[@blackie6771]

@@jingkun72 the ones they're selling now are reformulations. They smell horrible. I wouldn't wear it if you gave it to me for free.

[@sniffingfragrance4767]

Yeah That Daisy and DH Light Blue never really interested me beautiful review...

[@katemostreicher]

this is so refreshing to hear - I love this!!!

[@SokiLondon]

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[@maureenhannivan8043]

Thank you soki. You are so right as I learn more about notes in fragrances. I find that in many products,. They test the consumer, why not get as much out of them as they can. It’s a crazy world out there.

[@SokiLondon]

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[@mirifiquebeauty]

I Love No 5 and L' Eau. Chanel i believe, sells a bottle of number 5 every 15 seconds worldwide, so i'm guessing there's very good reason for them flogging it. I know i would to. I respect your opinion though. No 5 is not usually liked by younger people. I know i hated it when i was young. However, its one of those perfumes that's like a fine wine, it really grows on you and especially as you get older. I could never imagine Chanel without its iconic No 5 perfume. Incidentally, its 100 years old this year so expect some more flogging. Its an enduring classic.

[@rinisix4243]

Long live Chanel 5. I discovered it at 29. On the blotter I was not convinced, on my skin is the most beautiful composition. Coco mademoiselle doesn’t work with my skin chemistry. Go figure. In Belgium, I see Chanel n 5 selling very well, so of course it has its fans and even if some people don’t like it (understandably), you can’t deny the beauty in its composition.

[@elisabeth400]

@@rinisix4243 I agree, Chanel 5 is beautiful. Try Chanel 5 Eau Premiere, i love it too. 😍

[@rinisix4243]

@@elisabeth400 thanks Monika Ann, I have been looking forward to try Eau Premiere for a while so I think I need to go for it!

[@elisabeth400]

@@rinisix4243 🤗👍

[@izabelamaria1400]

I own and love Chance eu Tendre EDP. It is sweet, citrusy, romantic, fresh fragrance. The bottle is lovely but it doesn't last long on the skin. It cost 93 euro but I wouldn't give even 50 for that. Seriously overpriced. Only the original Chance has good starting power but it is more peppery and powdery, and definitely more mature.

[@Rain_dear]

Thank you for your honesty. There should be more videos like this. 👍

[@SokiLondon]

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[@MH-uw5mc]

We literally have the same taste omg. Finally a fragrance youtuber that likes and hates the same fragrances as me so I can know what to and not to get. You literally put my exact thoughts about any perfume into words and I can’t even do that myself lol.

[@SokiLondon]

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[@jgloor8205]

I’m so glad someone had the guts to do this video Thank you❤️

[@SokiLondon]

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[@tiffany5626]

Liking the versatility and switching it up a bit for the New Year Soki! Btw... Perry Ellis Love is a great alternative for Chanel Chance. It definitely has the Chanel DNA.

[@SokiLondon]

Thanks !

[@zandraratcliff1744]

Thank You so much for sharing your advice. I have never liked Channel No. 5, it has never smelled good on me, but my friend absolutely loved it. Now I don't feel bad for not liking it. Ty!

[@lindacaffalette8927]

Agreed with your reviews......I also sold fragrances which I was my first retail sales position & I did enjoy it !!! The cost for fragrance is phenomenal & I would literally be shocked at the regulars who would spend so much money purchasing these on a regular basis. Just happened onto this video for the first time, liked & subscribed. Thanks!!! 💟💜💟💜💟

[@SokiLondon]

Aw welcome to the channel 🥰

[@natalinastella5144]

Hi! I recently was gifted J’adore eau de perfume, and while I love it and it’s very iconic and classic. I am wondering. They created a number of different flankers recently. Which one is the most modern in your view?

[@ethalinia]

I love this video! I agree that N°5 smells 'dated', but to me it's in the best possible way. It just transports me to a different era, if that makes sense? Tom Ford Black Orchid is my all-time favourite scent and that's a hill I'm willing to die on, but the "expensive" range is just too effin' expensive. Black Orchid is one third of the price and the quality is exactly the same.

[@christinaboyland4107]

I love the honesty and these videos are very helpful. Thank you.

[@SokiLondon]

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[@joysizemore6800]

I found this really helpful and I agreed with everything you said. Several of the brands you mentioned have been on my no buy list for some time.

[@laurenmaurice4796]

Totally agree with all of these! The Chanel Chance line was my favourite for so long until I started buying better quality and longer lasting perfume, now I feel foolish for dropping so much money on basically a body spray.

[@katemarsan7957]

Hi Lauren! I love the Chance but it DOES NOT last! Have you found any similar perfumes? I love the scent so much I need to find a replacement

[@chucksareforshmucks5520]

I'm glad you said all of this! Tons of fragrance enthusiasts seem to like Chance Eau Tendre and I just cannot understand it. I think it's horribly overpriced too and I don't see how it's anything special. I remember leaving a review on Fragrantica about it and people got offended. None of these make any sense to me either, and I find them exceedingly bland. That being said, I try not to be rude because my signature is Angel and people are brutal about it...so I know how it feels to get your favorite attacked. But hey, love it or hate it, at least Angel is a good performer 😘 I'm all for people enjoying what they like, but some stuff is obviously marked up beyond what the quality deserves.

[@SokiLondon]

Thank you! Yes Angel isn’t for everyone but no denying it’s great at lasting and projecting

[@lim4275]

I love Angel too, and I don’t care what anybody says about it. I actually hated it for years, and then my husband bought me a gift set because a salesperson recommended it. He was all excited about it, so I felt like I had to at least try it. Much to my surprise I loved it. It is the most complex and interesting fragrance I’ve ever smelled! I can’t stop smelling myself when I wear it. A lot of times I just use the body cream (the thick one in the jar) and the hair mist & even that has a lot of staying power without being too strong. I also love the spray oil, but I just found out it’s been discontinued, which is a shame. I really love to put it on my legs in the summer, or put some on my hands and run it through my hair. Fortunately I have almost a full bottle. I also love that the sprays are refillable. I wish all brands would do that.

[@crystalflower0920]

I like this kind of video. Thank you for your honesty and helping me not waste my hard earned money.

[@samanthasteell]

Soki, I think many of your viewers will agree with me when I say; it's is so refreshing to hear raw honesty. It's not negative to have opinions. We need more people like you to openly admit to these things and spread the word, so that people who are blindly following trends and those who are new to getting in to perfumes are not spending extortionate amounts of money and being taken advantage of as a consumer!

[@jenniferhall7961]

Onnika by Nikki Manaj is a really affordable alternative for Jo Malone Fresia and Pear. Both very light and summery. I got an Onnika tester, 100 ml for $15.00 on fragrancenet.

[@becky2310]

Great tip !

[@catladylion5186]

I wanted to get lost cherry by Tom Ford so bad but oh man , it’s so expensive it’s like $400 here in Aus for 50ml . I remember watching Arleen “delicious delight”on KZbin , she found 50ml lost cherry from TK max for $2.99!!! I was like girl , get it , get it for yourself, such a steal. I have tried bitter peach a while ago, I’m not a fan. And for anyone who wants a nice peach scent to filled up your house, ikea has peach scent candles( forgot the name, it’s orange colour, comes in different sizes, and the medium size I got only cost me $3 and the scent is so lovely and lingers for quite long time$

[@IdaSputum]

Love this info Soki. Thank you so much. It's such a revelation ❣️💋

[@edytaobrebska2731]

BRAVO. Somone said it eventually! Eg. I personally love Chanel Chance, Molecule 1, etc but refuse to pay the price and refuse when my partner wants to treat me to them. I chose a similar or even inspired fragrance for a fraction of the price. Best example: Molecule1 = IsoSuper which is very cheap ingredient, used in room/toilet sprays etc...

[@irinawoods]

I'd sign up on every word! ))) Totally agree with your opinion, and appreciate your taste even more now ) Especially about Chanel #5 haha)) Thanks for the video!

[@SokiLondon]

Yay! Thank you!

[@starshine1843]

Also I feel Ariana grandes perfume is overpriced and overhyped for a celebrity perfume. She is already a multi millionaire so why her REM perfume so expensive compared to Britneys. You are just paying for the name and tacky crystal looking package. Would have thought better from Ariana but yet again she knows she will have customers falling for it.

[@ali_hoochthepooch6780]

I agree! They are a bit pricey for a celebrity fragrance imo. I have cloud and really like it, but got it on sale.

[@starshine1843]

@@ali_hoochthepooch6780 let's be honest and not beat around the bush Arianas perfumes are a total fucking rip off and shame on those that are too afraid too say the emporor is not wearing any clothes. People are getting sick to death of the fake bake bullshit multi millionare dollars wake the fuck up i am a rich bitch laughing at ya''all fawning at my feet. Ariana fucking grande bandwagon innit soki. You know it!!!!! CHANEL WILL OUT ARIANNA GRANDEBULLSHITPUBLIC BILLION FOLD 🤣🤣🤣

[@ali_hoochthepooch6780]

@@starshine1843 🤣🤣

[@ali_hoochthepooch6780]

I've never been an ari fan, just wanted to try cloud. But you're right. It's the same reason I won't buy Kylie jennet makeup. Basic crap with a high end price tag

[@m.d.2187]

I love her perfumes coz they long lasting, but REM is just..too expensive! I love the package of it but the smell nothing special. It s a bit like cloud, but not that sweet. It should be cheaper. I mean all of her perfumes should be🤷 she really knows how to get people xd

[@dennysesalinas6009]

I've just started my perfume collection & this video was super helpful! Just subscribed to your channel! :)

[@SokiLondon]

Yay welcome !

[@heatherswendsen5901]

Awesome video. I really appreciate your honesty and expertise! Love your channel!!!❤️

[@SokiLondon]

Thank you !! 🥰

[@totaiso9096]

That took courage 👏🏻 and I totally agree with you 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@SokiLondon]

🥰 thank you

[@CypriotSister]

I agree with absolutely every perfume & point you mentioned! I thought I was the only one 😆

[@SokiLondon]

Haha amazing :)

[@2004511]

You just let me cross off jo Malone and Tom Ford off my wishlist. Thanks for saving me from potential wasting!

[@sunflowersky7]

Lol I love your honesty! We need more videos like this!

[@SokiLondon]

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[@geraldinethomas_]

#5 is iconic. Can’t ever “let it die”

[@sham9004]

Totally agree, and can you do try penhaligon perfumes please x

[@SokiLondon]

Will try!

[@sham9004]

@@SokiLondon thank you on their website you can select up to 4 samples for free I ordered some today x

[@YanaKurteva]

I agree! Coco Mademoiselle Chanel is the only one that I will spend my money even if overpriced. I LOVE it and it lasts all day on me. On my cloths for days.

[@a_bookish_gemini]

Same, it’s stunning and worth it.

[@pinchanie]

Very informative Soki! 😍 You definitely justified your reasons why you wont buy it. Nice one! I honestly cant buy Jo Malone and esp Tom Ford, i really thought at first that its not worth it... im planning to buy Chanel Chance though but the EDP one.. thanks so much as always!

[@susanmenn5016]

I'm probably gonna catch some heat for this, but I think Parfums de Marly Delina is really overrated. Didn't care for that one at all, IMO.

[@SokiLondon]

Video on it in a few weeks!

[@SallyMarion]

Agreed!

[@m.offord4836]

I feel like delina is very pretty but is definitely not worth the price at all lol

[@a.beaverhausen1140]

Same!!! Totally overrated.

[@elobee6147]

Yep, I bought this blind and HATED it. Tried a bunch of testers of other scents and was not that impressed

[@janviprakash3383]

Hi can u pls make a video on how to find your taste in perfumes and your perfume palette, basically how do you know which perfume kinds u prefer? Thanks

[@waywardstitch8604]

It helped me to get one of those discovery sets that come with lots of tiny samples. Also go to perfume websites to read the "notes" as you sample them. After a while you'll you'll begin to notice which notes tick all your boxes. But it can be a slippery slope. I just bought my 3rd discovery set, and am trying my very best to talk myself out of purchasing yet more fullsize bottles. I always thought I was quite fussy and hard to please, and am now shocked to find I love so many.

[@reemalsaber]

I just love your videos so much Everything I need on perfume! You got it all covered 👍👍👍👍

[@SokiLondon]

Yay 🥰🥰🥰

[@emilyv2728]

I loved this! JHAG not a perfume makes me cringe. I tried it on my skin and it’s just a citrus soury mess. It gets so hyped by influencers, I’m like WHY

[@rossanajoubert4881]

I so agree with you! Cannot stand chanel 5. We get eden perfumes in SA and I have bought a number of them. I think they are brilliant long lasting and so close to the original. And so cheap !

[@anupamahazell3143]

I find the Chanel perfumes smell like an old lady to me....not in a flattering way!

[@ruthannemackinnon588]

I don't understand the intense dislike for Chanel No5. There are still many of us who love it. It's beautiful, feminine & performs. One person's dated is another person's classic.

[@malsiecolouraddict2189]

I agree. I love it, but maybe that reflects my "mature" age 😊 fruity overly sweet perfumes that so many young people seem to pull towards totally leave me cold. Meh, horses for courses, eh ☺ loved this video though.

[@starshine1843]

One man's treasure is another man's poison.

[@stucumins8511]

I agree too. Too sophisticated and mature for young people.

[@jessicae8721]

I agree. It is beautiful and classy. I’ve had more compliments for No5 than any other perfume, including scents that are more expensive.

[@hannazebian5663]

It smells like pee

[@NinaBinaXO]

Enjoyed watching this video. It was interesting hearing your thoughts. Perfume is such a personal thing so I love to hear the opinion of others!

[@chinitacovington]

I agree with you on every fragrance mentioned. Thank you for such an honest review.

[@SokiLondon]

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