The 10 BEST-Smelling Niche Fragrances In My Collection.

[@stanislav898]

Ganymede is the simply the best. Words cannot describe how much I like it. I saw you you found it difficult too to describe. It really is next level.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Agreed.

[@williehall7979]

Hey Justin. This is Willie Hall. I just want to say that I love the new microphone, and how you continue to display the cologne fragrance's name, and the designer's name from their perspective houses below on the screen. This helps me to write this information down quickly in my notepad, and focus on your message at the same time without having to replay your videos over again.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Willie.

[@BODominicanYork]

Just ordered samples of Straight to Heaven ‼️ And bought Angels’ Share for wife yesterday…..she absolutely loves it!

[@curtismaldonado2723]

Justin! You've been on a mission with the content lately! Love the push to keep us engaged and entertained. Thank you for the effort!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks Curtis!

[@hworth3]

That Desirtoxic has that cigaweed note that makes you feel comfy and smooth. Very captivating scent. Great video as usual good sir! 💪🏾

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you bro! Love that one.

[@abdulkadir_yıldırım]

I love Black Orchid feminine or not, it's a beautiful scent 😁 and you know what once I accidentally worn Good Girl Gone Bad (thought it was Black Phantom and just sprayed) and tottally rocked it man. Ganymede has the same effect on me it's somehow became my dumb reach since I got it 😁

[@tom_schroeder]

Nice choices, Justin! I know my top 10 would change frequently. I was surprised not to see a Zaharoff or an Argos fragrance in the list, but I imagine they could just as easily be in there. After watching, you inspired me to apply Amouage Overture, and what a rich, dense, beast-mode fragrance that one is! Totally transports me to Oman.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Argos and Zaharoff could easily be in here! I'm so glad you enjoy Overture!

[@michaelh1423]

I have half of this list in decants because you've been recommending them for so long and you are absolutely right, all of these are incredible scents. Specifically, Overture Man is incredible. I find it so easy to wear and it's in my daily rotation for the Winter. Thank you for recommending all these years.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I’m so glad you enjoy Overture!

[@andreas6624]

Chris Collins Oud Galore is stunning and so smooth! The rose is perfection. I love it!! 🙌🏼

[@stayfreshproductions]

It's so good! Smells so luxurious.

[@mikebayong8057]

I like the lighting in the background....you always putting work in a video..editing,,speech and everything that make your content yours all the way to the delivery.. Just wanted to say good job and keep up with the good work

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks Mike!!

[@lavarcooper757]

Phenomenal video Justin. I truly enjoy watching all of your videos. I can definitely say by watching your videos I’ve added more cologne to my collection. I salute you 🫡

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Lavar!

[@lavarcooper757]

@@stayfreshproductions Anytime Justin!

[@lordmalice8368]

I haven't tried Halfeti Cedar, I tried Halfeti Leather and it's amazing to me! That's hard to find too, other from Penhaligon's themselves! That price is $265!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Still gotta try that one.

[@lordmalice8368]

@@stayfreshproductions Bloomingdale's sent me a sample! 👍🏾

[@renonagasan]

Hey Justin! Just a little tip: Maybe try angling your light around 30-45 degrees from your face. Your current light setup is casting too much shadow on the center of your face and washed out too much the side of head. Try the rembrandt style of lighting or at least angling your light as I suggested. Cheers man!

[@georgetito4820]

Love this selection Justin, all must haves. And congratulations again on Zaharoff project 2.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you George.

[@djblackacid]

Great list and video mate..have few from the list and few on my shopping list...

[@T.A.C-BR]

Thanks for this new video Mr Justin. Like always a great job! Keep up the awesome work.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you!

[@berenddevries74]

Great video and eventhough I only know one of your picks, I realy enjoy to hear your explanation about the others. Straight to Heaven has been my nr1 scent for many years and I only would wear it on special occassions. Unfortualy my bottle has given me it's last drop a while ago. Now it is above my budget. Hopefully/ maybe someday in the future I'm able to add a bottle again to my collection.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I hope you can get another bottle soon!

[@berenddevries74]

@@stayfreshproductions Maybe I'll use part of my holiday pay for it next year. This year I'm saving for a back-up bottle for Fougère Royal. Also one of my favorites.

[@hustlar15]

Another classic video! Love every single pick on this list. Your taste is impeccable. 👍🏼

[@stayfreshproductions]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.

[@louiscarrillo5873]

this is a master list. this is deep. quality. thanks Justin. i hear so much about Fluidity Silver and will get on it.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Louis!

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Go after that algorithm! You always put an interesting and meaningful twist on what could otherwise be click bait. I’ve followed you pretty much since inception. A fan 😊

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you as always, Catherine :)

[@deucedaprodeuca]

I'd love to see a video from you about layering different fragrances. Today, I layered LaYuqawam (Tom Ford Tuscan Leather) and Valentino Born in Roma Coral Fantasy. They are absolutely made for each other, in my book.

[@jokaasama1529]

@@Proximo. dont forget dior Sauvage

[@burner27]

You can also get Oud Galore in a travel size for much less.

[@Victestr0104]

I've gotta sample that Gentle Fluidity Silver. Always sounds like a great fragrance for down here in Florida.

[@jonsteinmeyer127]

Many Thanks Justin, I tried Russian Tea after watching one of your earlier videos and it’s weird but wonderful. and it’s in my best list. My all time favorite is French Lover; it’s like you say, something about it just moves me. DesirToxic and Halfeti Cedar are next up for samples to try.

[@stayfreshproductions]

So happy to hear it! Need to try French Lover.

[@deonhill9151]

One of the classist top 10 picks this year...it's always a pleasure fam to get ur take on fragrances cuz I know ur going to keep it 💯 no matter what...Keep em coming J "THUMBS UP"🥊🔔

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you my bro!!

[@theprosperingfool]

Great stuff, Justin… Top 10 fragrances to wear when playing the saxophone next please. Jokes aside, great list! Near miss/Honorable mention to beach hut, layton, Royal oud? (Me intentionally leaving out Viking haha)

[@hojubaby]

Try Amberwood from Clive Christian 😉 yeah its expensive but its one of those fragrances that i want to wear everyday but cant 😅

[@shortcut1455]

You have to try also the other ones of Marc-Antoinne Barois, especially B683 extrait and Encelade

[@josephl6289]

STH is epic...sweet wood, boozy, almost a carmel and vanilla sweetness. Its so subtle and masculine. Signature scent worthy and so complex.

[@sethgyan]

Great selection. What about a video on your old loves like Declaration and Vintage.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Designer video coming soon.

[@dorijanschmidt6805]

Nice job man. I like it. 😄 One of my favorites is a MFK Gentle fluidity silver. To me it smells like a Creed Adventus's big brother that is a CEO in a big company. I don't know why, but it reminds me of a better version of Aventus. 😄

[@tracer073]

Wore that couple of time this past summer but it wasn’t anything special, this why I know not to believe the hype, might revisit it again next summer

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Dorijan! Love it.

[@burner27]

Sip on that Uncle Nearest Bourbon cask finished rum! Super smooth and black owned!

[@hamishmaude390]

Justin - check out Colonia Oud, wonder if you also pick up any similarities

[@DivineFrag]

Hit everything besides the Le Labo, the Masque Milano, and the Kilian. Definitely didn't expect the Kilian at 1. The rest maybe I could've figured out if I really tried. I can generate 10 quickly as well. Lock-ins: Royal Crown "Sultan" (balsamic vanilla), BDK "Gris Charnel Extrait" (aromatic fig), Initio "Blessed Baraka" (musky cherry-amber), Atelier des Ors "Lune Feline Extrait" (cardamom vanilla), Nishane "Ani" (greener-spicier vanilla), Xerjoff "Alexandria II" (powdery oud), Nishane "Tero" (caramel-patchouli). The last 3 I probably have to think about, because a lot of my different/unique-smelling stuff isn't exactly "best smelling". I'll say Kilian's "Apple Brandy on the Rocks" as 8 - performance is horrendous, but smell wise it's top. Creed's "Royal Oud" at 9 - again, performance is poor, scent is great. 10... idk. Perhaps Kilian's "Intoxicated". 10th is the hardest one I'd say.

[@LeprechaunSeeker]

Overture Man...that stuff simply cannot be in the heat. One spray and I went to a birthday party, it was quite warm in that room and this unleashed itself everywhere 🤣 Leave it in the cold...and it unleashes like Wagner, it's at its best there, untamable, hence the suit. Many complain about the opening, but to me...this has to be the best complex opening I've ever smelled. This is something you smell once and you never forget, even writing about it my mind reproduces its smell memory. I love it, but please sample this, it might not be for you. Ganymede...you either like saffron or you don't, it's that simple and it reminds me of Bentley for Men, they don't smell the same by any means...but I get the same vibes with Ganymede being classier. Thanks Justin for yet another great video.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I agree, only the cold for me too when it comes to Overture.

[@Oshianis]

Out of my collection: dior homme intense is the one i never regret applying.

[@IEdjumacate]

Video idea: do a video on what notes you gravitate towards & maybe implement some stories on how you discovered those notes. Ex: You love floral notes, you can talk about how you came to love them. What was the fragrance that made you love those notes? How does that note represent you personally? Just a thought. Appreciate your videos!

[@MrLdsmith]

I got a sample of Overture man, not for the faint of heart, not for causal wearing, and not for the simple. Will be getting a bottle in the future, not a versatile scent in my opinion but the most visceral, animalistic & smokey fragrances I’ve ever smelled.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Awesome!

[@jodee8831]

I got a sample of Marc Antoine Barrios Ganymede... and it unintentionally got mixed with a sample of Bentley Silverlake... about 3/4 Ganymede.. 1/4 Silverlake... and as ridiculous as this sounds... it actually smells really nice lol

[@mvr2579]

I wanted to like Ganymede but I just can't stand that "curry" note. I like the paperish (book magazine ) mineral or metallic part just not the curry with orange. IF The curry accord wasn't so present I'd probably like it.

[@ranimchakir9042]

Thank you so much for your amazing review i really like your video's and your taste in fragrances in general ❤

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@BO-fp6ul]

i agree with Ganymede ... like nothing from this earth. Hooked from the first spray

[@cgranero1]

I haven't tried any of these yet. I have them all on my list, though, and they all just moved up. Good video. I would be interested in a designer version of this.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Designer list coming soon!

[@eddies8502]

Justin I just ordered a niche fragrance- I only own a handful- and I’m pretty excited about this one. It’s called “Second Sole” or something. I admit, it was totally a blind buy. The bottle looks nice though so I figured what the hell.

[@stayfreshproductions]

🤣🤣 Thanks Eddie!!

[@eddies8502]

@@stayfreshproductions seriously Justin love your channel, your content and the things you address. Very much looking forward to adding Second Soul to my collection. Thanks.

[@johngregorio9183]

Justin your spot on about Ganymede I've a very big collection been doing this for years got a lot of some of the best out there and I've got your list but Ganymede I've had people that know me at the Hotel I work at as the dude that always smells so nice but when I wear Ganymede I get that smelling like a G"" look from my coworkers and that Damn from the ladies but spot on list young Bruuutha 👍🏻

[@stayfreshproductions]

Glad you're diggin it!

[@TheTingram813]

Great video idea and of course phenomenal picks👏🏾

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you!

[@verdin5116]

Great video and excellent selection !!!!

[@gnparticle]

A face for TV and a voice for radio. good lord i love it when you use this mic

[@stayfreshproductions]

☺️

[@wesleyjacqueson9180]

Unfortunately( because it used to be my favorite) but Dior Sauvage is “that fragrance “ that I regret wearing every time I decide to put it on…

[@FragranceEmpire]

Straight to Heaven is up there for me as well as one of my favorite niche fragrances of all time.

[@WSF176]

Nice to see you brother. Hope you are doing well

[@charlesshields287]

You need two channels. One for the good content and one for whatever the masses are looking for.

[@djblackacid]

Ordered 100ml of Masque Milano Russian Tea after the video on blind as I love my Tango and was thinking what next from the house ...wish me luck bro :)

[@tma615]

Makes sense, sir! Appreciate the list!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you!

[@gmcc7064]

Hi Justin...I enjoy watching your videos...Is Amouage Overture Man suitable for daily use (in the office or outside)? Thank you...

[@stayfreshproductions]

I wouldn’t call it a daily use scent! Very much a special occasion fragrance. But get a sample and see for yourself

[@mindfulbody3802]

Justin/Mystro, Question for you regarding Straight to Heaven: I have STH and it's a rather challenging fragrance for me. I get a bit of the "barn yard" animalic scent from it and I have a hard time smelling anything else. I know some reviewers rave about Ursa which is supposed to be a more potent STH. I can't stand Ursa. It's a scrubber for me. The barn yard smell is amped up and I just have to get it off me. I'm wondering if my nose is particularly sensitive to the barn yard smell (Oud?). Do you get much of the barn yard smell from STH and based on what I've said, do you think my nose is particularly cued into the oud/barn yard scent? I can tell its a quality scent and I'm hoping I'll grow into it. I'm still fairly new to frags. :) Thanks for your content. Always a pleasure to hear your thoughts.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I don't personally detect anything stinky about STH...but give it time! Since you're new, your nose is still developing!

[@VitaminDon]

Hold Up. Where did you get that jacket?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Nordstrom Rack!

[@jamesgibson7776]

I HAVE TO agree with you on that straight to heaven 👍

[@tinosan20]

Tobac 28 sounds similar to naxos is it? Great video as always 👍 👌

[@PharaohLawLess1]

1 of these I gotta get these scents. I've been buying clothes instead of scents lately. I gotta get back to the scents

[@stayfreshproductions]

You're good bro!

[@WSF176]

Hey J. I love GFS and everything MFK but I become anosmic to it quickly

[@stayfreshproductions]

Ah I see, that's too bad

[@Alithia451]

What about 10 most compliment getters and pantydropper? We need unique content!

[@powdmizu6379]

😂

[@lordmalice8368]

That aint unique! 🤣 he did those before tho!

[@1996NarutoUzumaki]

Right. So unique

[@Alithia451]

@@1996NarutoUzumaki I am 14 and girls in my school for special needs children don't like me. What perfume must I use that girls like me and stop spitting on me? Justin please help! Or should I go ask Jeremy Fragrance??

[@RussellReviews]

😂😂😂💀💀💀

[@jamesgibson7776]

You can't go wrong with straight to heaven ✨️.

[@sandymcconnell1969]

Oh noooooo, not the dreaded Ganymede lol although saying that I received a bottle of it's much less polarising cousin, Essential Parfums Bois Imperial today. And its much less expensive too. 👌🙂

[@stayfreshproductions]

Bois Impérial is also really nice.

[@Asina07]

Your taste is very similar to mine so I like your videos a lot. Unfortunately, when I wanted to buy Oligarch, it was no longer available. Hope it really comes back...

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you. I hope it does too.

[@adrianalonso5734]

That new microphone makes your voice even more soothing than ever before

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Adrian.

[@shivavereen7824]

I wear Overture man easily thrice a week.

[@burner27]

That jacket is fire too btw.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you bro

[@ryanbriones4026]

Overture, halfeti cedar and the og are 👌👌👌

[@statikeagle1076]

Yesterday i watched 4 of your old videos i really enjoy those better. Maybe because im more into designer. I was laughing because u said in vid that u bought PV because aventus dosent last on your skin.

[@MrPmoore10]

I keep seeing /hearing about Russian tea. I’ll have to get a sample of it.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Check it out bro!

[@MrPmoore10]

@@stayfreshproductions I’ll get a sample of it next month. I’m on fragrance strike this month lol

[@tinastanley9215]

Love your videos!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you!

[@edgardozara97]

Its only fitting to see ganymede included as youre the one who indirectly got me to blind buy that lovely masterpiece. Desirtoxic is also good but its not in the same league as ganymede :)

[@BabyCarT00N]

Hey man ! Love your mic .. which one us it?

[@stayfreshproductions]

It’s a Yeti mic. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@rprentals]

Have you tried tobacco maniac By theodoris kalotinis?

[@stayfreshproductions]

I haven't!

[@davidrobledo9977]

What niche would you choose next to Creed Aventus if you could only choose 1?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Roja Parfums Oligarch...but unfortunately it's hard to find these days.

[@troyevans469]

Desirtoxic has garnished me unsolicited compliments

[@Ulyssmusic]

Feel like anyone would love ganymede no? Smells rlly amazing but mass appealing to me

[@stayfreshproductions]

It's polarizing believe it or not! Lotta folks get that curry vibe very strongly and don't like it.

[@thescentprofiler5539]

I dont get the hype with Ganymede. I dont dislike it but I don't love it either. My wife likes it though.

[@stayfreshproductions]

All good that you don't love it.

[@lawsemaj]

Have you ever heard of Dua The CupBearer? The Ganymede clone

[@stayfreshproductions]

I haven't!

[@lawsemaj]

If you can get your hands on The CupBearer... It's literally about 95% the same for about $60

[@verdin5116]

Does oud galore lean femenine mostly ?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Nope!

[@el6023]

Well done 👍

[@stevenhicks3742]

Much success! God bless!

[@angelkaye1982]

If it were a top 13, maybe an Argos or a Zaharoff would have made it to the list? 😁

[@stayfreshproductions]

Oh yes!

[@cuthip]

Justin is entering his List Era I see 🤣🤣

[@stayfreshproductions]

I’ve done hundreds of list videos on this channel. But that’s what people wanna see, so I am making them.

[@thestreetsevangelist]

Fantastic! I'm working hard to find my signature fragrance. I have a few here that I love but projection isn't the best. I love Black Phantom, Tom Ford Noir Extreme, Side Effect, Our For Greatness (Great Projection), Amouage Meander, Boundless, Beach Hut Man (Amazing), etc... I just don't feel like I have that one that can turn heads, please the crowd, smell unique yet still be embraced by the masses. I want to show up and turn heads the good way, lol.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Those are great scents...even if they don't project like crazy for you. But I find all of those to be quite strong for me.

[@garoristic]

It's back

[@stayfreshproductions]

hm?

[@mhassouneh]

Off Topic: that coat is big pimpin' 🤙

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you bro

[@stephaneducroquet2617]

Excellent content Justin (as usual :)). MFK Gentle Fluidity Silver is one of my go to. It's fresh, energizing and performs very well (I feel it even works better when there's a bit of humidity). Cédrat Boisé from Mancera is another dumb reach. It's comforting, gets lots of compliments, performs very well and can be worn anytime. Did you have the chance to try the original Halfeti ? Amongst the 3, it's definitely the one I prefer. I find it to be more versatile, more balanced and it has a very alluring sillage. I visited Jovoy Paris this week, but completely forgot to try Desir Toxic. Really have to put my nose on it ;)

[@stayfreshproductions]

I still need to try Halfeti!

[@petererickson1259]

I looove Straight to Heaven…the wife hates it 😂

[@stayfreshproductions]

Haha!

[@robpbliss]

Yes yes yes

[@ThePhoenixx2012]

lol you be's alluring pwahahaha go ahead and release a hip hop single next

[@ogeenext]

Leggo

[@jeromebarnes5779]

✊🏽

[@lordmalice8368]

Yo Killian is expensive man! That lil ol bottle of angel's share! 😣

[@tylersimpson5541]

do you make enough money off of youtube or do you have another job

[@stayfreshproductions]

I’m also a professional musician