TOP 10 BEST DESIGNER FRAGRANCE FLANKERS THAT ARE BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL!

[@oce1989]

Wanted by Night might just my favourite designer fragrance ever. If the day comes that it gets discontinued I will be buying a cart load. Great list as always. Gucci Guilty Oud sounds great!

[@Daveyengland]

Wanted By Night has a very cheap smelling and powdery undertone. Very off-putting imo.

[@oce1989]

Can't say I get the powdery vibe but it's definitely rough around the edges. Works complete wonders on my skin.

[@GasStationSushiiii]

I could watch you for hours, especially you and Carlos

[@Mulatto4Yeshua]

Excellent list Steven. Just recently scooped up that LIDG EDP...it is a solid banger! Was really hoping to win that Pulse of the Night but I will buy it at some point...trust your judgment on that one.

[@yngexec]

D&G Light Blue Intense is way better than the original. Great video as usual Steven!

[@ameerskater]

Steven, love your videos; always so positive professional and uplifting. great work

[@CoachRamy]

Love you too man! I was in the 60% but finally hit the subscribe button. Thanks for all your passion and dedication that goes into each video. A joy to watch.

[@jpmavichana]

For me I definately love Guerlain LHomme Ideal EDP more than the original. I know Steven loves the OG, but to me it feels a bit to mature for my taste. I love the EDP due to the cherry/vanilla creaminess. Great video, Steven.

[@Redolessence]

Thanks for sharing!

[@hellper198]

Great video & list, I thought you were going to go with Gucci Guilty Absolute and Montblanc Legend Intense. Off the top of my head the theater are the flankers that improved on the original: Mr Burberry Eau de Parfum John Varvatos Artisan Pure Jimmy Choo Man Intense Dolce & Gabbana The One Eau de Parfum, Light Blue Eau Intense Pour Homme & as you mentioned, K Eau De Parfum (there's a trend with Dolce & Gabbana releases) 🤔

[@abdulazizalhubail6981]

Great video as usual 👌🏽 IMO, I think JPG Ultra Male is better than Le Male.

[@jt5522]

Great video. Agree with Pure Havane and VE Flame but 1M Lucky despite the name edges Prive imo. Like Prive too though

[@marcialsblendshair6088]

Its totally a classic. Love it all the way. Prive is wonderful. Yesterday I layered 1 million, 1 million price and rasasi oud leather. Created a perfect smell.

[@carlitobo3310]

Very surprised w your No.1 pick- i myself think AWBN is a modern Masterpiece and I also own 2 bottles thinking of picking up a 3rd 🤣. Great video Steven. Blessings 🙏

[@donaldbaker4634]

Totally agree re: Versace Flame to me smells better although I have seen other reviewers seem to slate it. Do think also wanted by night is an improvement on wanted. I can’t comment on the others as. I have not checked both, good video.

[@mbastiaans]

I totally agree with you about 1M Prive and D&G K EdP good list, think about buying Eros Flame because I'm not a huge fan of the original tbh

[@snortchgortch4253]

I’m 56 and I really like Montblanc Legend. Easy, dumb reach. Need to check out the Parfum.

[@LouiePHSC]

How do you like legend night? I really enjoy it.

[@rathbass1]

@@LouiePHSC Agreed. I have the Legend EDT and Night and enjoy them both.

[@dmartin3279]

Love all the fragrances. Can’t find the Isley Miyake but great video.

[@samyboy9767]

More examples: CK Eternity flame..vs Eternity, Ultramale vs le male, Gucci Guilty Absolute vs Gucucci guilty. Great video as always. Good day Steven.

[@Redolessence]

Great suggestion!

[@RanmaSaotome12]

Glad to see Gucci Guilty Oud on a list. I find it to be very underrated!

[@chrisjackson8042]

Great video. I bought an 150ml WBN last year. Part 2 please. Y edp & Spicebomb Extreme are my picks

[@Redolessence]

Good choice! Will do!

[@Hititup2121]

Great flanker video Steven , I real love Gucci Guilty Oud 🔥🔥🔥🔥. I enjoy watching and I hope you have a great day.

[@OutLawFrags]

great video, I watch all the way to the end.

[@raicastle]

I must admit, I do love the original A*Men, but thank Jacques Huclier for inventing A*Men Pure Havane. This one is one of my signature scents, I just get a ton of compliments and people keep asking what scent I'm wearing

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for sharing!

[@raicastle]

@@Redolessence well thank you for posting this video! 😊

[@chrisscentsillage5321]

@@raicastle It's hard for me to pick up one from A*Men line, I really love OG, Pure Havane, Pure Tonka, Pure Leather or Pure Chili but I think I'll choose Pure Wood...

[@jm77_josemanuel]

Hello, very good thoughts about flankers. I smelled Flame in a store and really liked it. Will purchase it. Pulse of the night also interests me. I really like Givenchy gentleman variations.

[@Redolessence]

Thanks for sharing!

[@prosperjuniorr9276]

nice video👍🏿. for me it's definitely one million. I like how it smells but the dry down was powdery for me. Prive on the other hand ❤ at first sniff . Same with azzaro wanted. I love azzaro by night 😍

[@cole4249]

Armani code absolu👌🏼 my favorite flanker

[@imran2nv]

Releasing this video fixed my KZbin thanks dude.

[@Redolessence]

Haha. You're welcome!

[@kothwali]

One suggestion mate.. in the description plz add the fragrance name as well along with the links you have provided.. thanks

[@bradleygriffeth4403]

Pure Havane is a favorite. YSL L'nuit de la homme Le Parfum is amazing. Would like to see you do a video on your process for you line as the discovery set II is interesting. I love Arcanum, but Lautus and Oppulentas will take some study.

[@bigmikeonthedrums]

Steven, I work at Bath and Body Works now and I think you mentioned that fireside was your favorite candle from there in one video. Now everytime I smell or see fireside, I see Steven lol

[@brunopaolucci6594]

Great list Stephen I love pure havane, Eros 🔥, POTN. I have AWBN and I don’t understand the hype? It’s just.....there.

[@Chris00088]

I enjoy K EDP as well , picked it up a couple of weeks ago. Really love wearing it.

[@95TurboSol]

Yay it's back up!

[@Redolessence]

Sweet!

[@tomhoppe5757]

I really enjoyed this list. I don’t disagree with your choices, but I would have added Bentley For Men Intense to it. Just my opinion. Thanks again for another great review.

[@Redolessence]

Many thanks, Tom!

[@snortchgortch4253]

Great videos, no wonder you have such a huge following, and you’re quite a gentleman. I’m willing to bet you’re a helluva teacher too. 👍💯

[@marcialsblendshair6088]

This was an EXCELLENT episode

[@lazaro2710]

Hi Steven for a person in the Humid and Hot Weather, I love Prada L'Homme L'eau over the OG and Terre D'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche over the OG EDT. Warm regards and loved the selectiond though, Lazaro Broitman

[@luissoto1491]

totally missed a deal on that bottle, thanks for the info

[@СашаРонин]

Pure Malt, i am in love witj it. And also Azzaro, but you mention it. May be, also we can talk about Y by YSN.

[@Gruchael]

Awesome list! For me great example for better flanker is Armani Code Profumo. And I really need this answer: which Mancera is similar to TF Noir De Noir?

[@emilyvillarreal9334]

Is Eros Flame unisex? Great video Steven!

[@power279]

This is fantastic recommendations.👍

[@aymannagib4135]

Thank you Steven for the review always something new thank you

[@Redolessence]

No problem 👍 Thank you for watching!

[@nikmansol]

That’s a great idea as a list thank you

[@anthonyconcepcion5466]

You're the one & only lol Great video bro Love flankers too

[@Redolessence]

Haha. Thanks!!

[@anthonyconcepcion5466]

@@Redolessence Viktor & Rolf Antidote or Chergui Serge Lutens ??

[@Redolessence]

Both are fantastic but neither one is a flanker. I never owned Antidote, and I missed my chance to purchase it unfortunately. Lol

[@anthonyconcepcion5466]

@@Redolessence Blessings

[@anthonyconcepcion5466]

@@Redolessence it's to use it in thanksgiving day bro🙏 Great choices?

[@DanielBrown-nj3th]

Hello again Steven. Just an fyi. From the first day of it release Azzaro wanted by night I said and I have done this so many times with just released fragrances. I said day 1 this is a Niche/mainstream fragrance that is going to get compliments and women are going to love this. Azzaro wanted by night. I was right. The next one that everyone hates because of the Precious Dior Homme line is the new 2020 version. I said this is solid. Women will love this. I get followed when I wear it, I get very good comments. Now when you are a fraghead and smell it you say this is horrible compared to the iris Dior Homme. Frankly iris Dior Homme is personal. I bet if I wore the original out in public I would not get any compliments plus It's not my thing anyway. I would find it attractive on a female. It's a female scent that was it's initial intention. However the Intense and Edp are different monsters I could wear and feel comfortable in. Dior 2020 has been since 1991 my most complimented fragrance. I have had Aventus, I have layton, I have herod Arcanum Navus Ursa bleu edp pure havane. Hundreds of Fragrances except Initio side effect. Which on my skin as a sample gets compliments. I guess what I'm saying is in general societies Dior 2020 on me is a banger and I love it because it also puts a smile on my face when I had a job. It was my work scent in construction. Funny note on my skin from time to time throughout the day is cannabis? 🤔. Dior EAU Savauge parfum from I think 2012. Love it still have 3/4 bottle. I wear it only about twice a year for cool weather social gatherings. Not this year though. Hopefuly I will have a job soon. Resume after Resume. Then I can be free at last unbound and on a rampage for sales and Navitus BBB nuit fragrance the dark bottle. Side note. Next summer when it's 95degrees outside and humid like a jungle. Remember and write this down. Spray Tom Ford Grey vetiver edp and smell it come Alive. I think it will be a completely different smell than you ever thought. The vetiver the citrus the nutmeg all come to life. Really. It's no joke. It is a completely different smell. I just felt like babbling about fragrances to someone. Have a great night and sleep well. Daniel J Brown.

[@MitsuSC]

Pure Havane is crazy, prices went through the roof. I was able to get Pure Malt for considerably cheaper. I think you missed Y EDP by YSL, that one is a massive improvement over the original Y.

[@Daveyengland]

I thought Y EDT and EDP smell too similar... both too floral and not really nice imo.

[@garydouglas3289]

Great interesting review, I can't understand why haven't subed to channel 🤔but I have now, love watching all your content and your one of the best reviewers, keep up the good work🙏

[@greggraham9785]

Hello Steven, how are you? I'm digging the list and video. Thank you for that information. Perry Ellis Red,Why do you hate it so much? Stay safe brother.

[@lennonseow90]

Great list!

[@kothwali]

One suggestion mate.. in the description plz add the fragrance name as well along with the links you have provided.. thanks

[@neilpearson8352]

The Brilliant Game by Davidoff, slightly stronger smell and Tonya bean being more prominent makes it a great one for winter

[@bradd8841]

I might get some backlash saying Aqua Di geo because I never had the first release bottles from the 90s. I think it’s going to be a mixture between Profundo and Profumo. Profundo got me so many compliments this summer even when I went nose blind to the fragrance.

[@doodlebug345]

I really enjoyed the video! I'm trying to get into more fragrances, but font have the money, can you give me some samples? If not, that'll be okay. Great content, and keep it up!

[@PerfumesandCharacters]

Steven this is a great video but why are you missing Acqua di Gio Profumo??

[@TonyThompson1981]

Most of my collection is either originals and I've never smelled the flankers, or flankers and I've never smelled the original. But out of the few that I have both, the one that comes to mind is Nautica Life Energy. I like it better than Nautica Life.

[@cosmicgirl2761]

Acqua Di gio Profumo is better than original and dare I say Dior homme parfum is also better than original , brilliant video Steven

[@chrisscentsillage5321]

And Essenza is better than both!!!!!

[@theroof6538]

I agree with most but I prefer Pure Malt & Eros EDT, I can’t stand Flame and the EDP is too dark, I love the brightness from the original.

[@MrCookie999]

Yeah I agree with you on that. The first original Eros EDT is my favourite version. Scent is really alluring and pleasant.

[@dirkvancauwenberg4553]

gorgeous, your thoughts about niche !! You made my day :) I hoped to see déc larion d'un soir but you have a huge amount of frags so you had to choose :) Btw, I posted some of my rare ones on your insta

[@manuelaregullin8576]

Yeah man, I think you cleared it up for us all.

[@ryanramirez329]

1.D&G The One intense EDP 2. Eros Flame🔥🔥🔥 3. Gucci Guilty EDP

[@Redolessence]

Thanks for commenting!

[@miamimanuelcano]

Guess Los Angeles 1981 blew me away I paid $9 at Burlington it’s by far the best $9 I have ever spent on a Fragrance to my nose it’s closer to Versace Eros Flame most ppl say Eros but Wow what a great cheapy I would recommend this to High School and College students on a budget. Blows away the OG

[@cliffordross9105]

You tube down but I can watch you my dude 😅

[@Redolessence]

Is it working now?

[@marcialsblendshair6088]

What do you think of Jaipür? It is my ALL TIME FAVORITE. A kin and there with Good Life.

[@purifierphoenixthemecca]

I also love issey miyake pour homme intense - long lasting and smells amazing.

[@kevlar1999]

Spicebomb Extreme, I mean I can’t say it’s significantly better, but believe it’s an upgrade.

[@chrisscentsillage5321]

Steven, what a brilliant top 10 idea mate. Would you mind if i take your idea for make my own top 10 on my facebook group?? I'm French but i live in Thailand since 14 years and i am member of Timmy's Thai group, if you give me your permission i will mention your channel obviously and how great your contents are. I am a respectful and correct person that's why i am asking you first and i could easily understand if you don't give me your authorization, cheers...

[@brysctt72]

I agree, I loved Eros but I'm starting to like Eros flame more.

[@karlashayw4494]

yeah i agree with 60% of this list Sometimes the flankers are just better .

[@ijazmuhammad4674]

Great review. Love you steven am your fan from Pakistan

[@adityashah171]

was watching your ROJA video when KZbin went down and now this when it came back on since I can't find the ROJA video :(

[@Redolessence]

Oh no! I'm sorry about that

[@nuclearpcs2139]

eros flame ....love it !!!

[@alexisfernandez3904]

Hi, Steven which one do you prefer Eros flame or Eros edp? Thanks in advance 😎👏✋

[@snortchgortch4253]

Have you tried Insurrection II Wild and is it close to Pure Havane like people say in your opinion? 🙏

[@marxman300]

Yea I have it.very close to havane

[@ivanvasilev7685]

Toy Boy is amazing, got a sample 2 weeks ago and I loved it. I don’t know how the original one smells, but I really don’t think it’s better

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for watching, Ivan!

[@louiesantos]

Great review as usual. Thanks man. By the way , are a full time KZbin influencer? Do you have a day job?

[@creepincarl]

Another thing, im actually shocked that you would pick 1 Million Prive of Lucky lol WOW. Lucky gets me all my compliments from the ladies. Im still waiting for a compliment from Prive.

[@kevingunawan4802]

1. D&G The One Sport 2. Gucci Pour Homme Sport 3. Escada Pour Homme Light Silver Edition 4. Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir 5. Azzaro Pour Homme Elixir 6. YSL Kouros Body 7. Ralph Lauren Polo Red Rush 8. Mugler A*MEN Pure Malt 9. Hugo Boss Bottled Night 10. Bvlgari MAN Extreme 11. Christian Dior Fahrenheit Cologne 12. Chanel Platinum Egoiste 13. Giorgio Armani Code Sport 2016 14. Guerlain Vetiver Extreme 15. Hermes Terre D'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche

[@simontemplar1566]

Ciao Steven, do you prefer One Million Prive or Pure Havane? Grazie mille!!!

[@Redolessence]

I would say Pure Havane! Love it!

[@ajgunari]

Hi Steven, how long will the THANKYOU promo be available on Navitus Parfums? I think I’m going to buy a bottle of Vivamor. Oud Imperium should be coming soon!

[@phoenixfire83]

Ed Hardy’s skull and roses is another clone of Ambercrombie & Fitch’s fierce if you ever get a chance, check it out.

[@Redolessence]

Yes, you're right! I reviewed that one many years ago! Haha

[@RuthMejiaRM]

Delina exclusif,Alien Oud Majesteux,Alien Musc mysterieux,Allen Essence Absolue

[@creepincarl]

That Mugler is hard to find but when I had the opportunity to get it I hesitated because I could not sample it. Any fragrance that lists "Tar Note" of all things in it raises my eyebrow because I have no idea how prominent that note is. My question is, why tar? It sounds almost comparable to scrambling your eggs in motor oil instead of butter. Just wierd.

[@MrCookie999]

Nice video! I must say I can't stand Wanted by Night by Azzaro. I tried to like it but I feel like It made me smell like a burnt cinnamon cake everytime I'd wear it lol. Just not the fragrance for me but I can see it being an upgrade from the original.

[@Redolessence]

Oh no! Sorry about that!

[@nickdestruct]

We have almost identical olfactory eh.. taste? 🤦🏻‍♂️ hrm let me think. Almost every Polo after green 😂 But Polo dbl Black was definitely my fav. Tommy Bahama south seas, and maritime deep blue. Givenchy pi Neo, (I liked the og Givenchy ph from 2002 in the maroon bottle too). Armani Code Absolu. (Armani Mania was nice. But I guess it was discontinued pretty quick. Francis Kurkdjian did that one too) Perry Ellis 360 black and white. (Last time I got white a year or so ago, it didn’t smell so great) I could probably name a few more but meh, I’m boring Myself now. 😋 (Ck Shock) 😖 🤐

[@robertarmstrong6015]

Original A*Men is the greatest designer fragrance ever made. Pure Havane is really great but the original is an incomparable groundbreaking fragrance and is the best of the line for me.

[@ezmoolah6395]

What is a flanker ??? Sorry it may be a dumb question. Love your vids

[@rathbass1]

Think of it as a spinoff of the original. Diet Coke is a flanker of Coca Cola. Cherry 7Up is a flanker of 7 Up. Some qualities of the original, but witha twist. The twist can vary in how different the fragrance is from the original. Hope that helps!

[@chrisscentsillage5321]

@@rathbass1 Double big mac is a flanker of big mac OG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ezmoolah6395]

rathbass1 got it! Thanks man!

[@briangrossett3381]

I think Prada Amber Intense is much better than Prada Amber. Also prefer Prada Luna Rossa Sport over Prada luna rossa

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for sharing, Brian!

[@Leoma9]

Hey i have a question about the cologne mancera black gold do you think its mature for a highschooler to wear what are your thoughts

[@ryanepps771]

The man!

[@Redolessence]

Thanks, Ryan!

[@marcosbarrera9070]

Hey brother had a question. Have you ever heard of Smellbreams think their from Canada. Reason im asking is they sell supposedly testers but the real thing like example Creed Viking but it comes in a regular card board box. Lemme know please

[@marcosbarrera9070]

Sorry I meant smelldreams

[@summerrain3251]

I like Original Eros better than Flame. They need to put out a summer Eros Fragrance in a light Mint Green colored bottle.

[@rocker1889]

I got a decant of 1 Million Prive from Ebay and it smelled wonderful. Then I ordered a bottle of it and it smelled like it was weekened or not as deep as the decant I bought. So I tried buying a set of 12 sealed, carded samples off Ebay to see if it's just a bad bottle and the damn samples smelled weeker still than the bottle!!! The original 1 Million Prive decant I bought smelled the best. It had good depth of character. What's going on there? Was 1 Million Prive reformulated already? What's the deal with 1 Million Prive?

[@Teamshmo]

Go to a store and smell a real bottle to compare

[@bilalameer57]

Steven release ur Fragrances in India at good prices.. don't miss out on sales in india..

[@NovaScents]

Great video! I really enjoy your content. You come up with great video ideas. All these flankers are awesome, but when it comes to Eros I prefer the original.

[@jayallen9851]

Great list Steven....but I don't get K edp at all.....awful performance and a very forgettable scent

[@heavenly81]

It's interesting that this is happening since 1 hour worldwide with servers (germany here)

[@Redolessence]

I hope the situation gets fixed soon.

[@95TurboSol]

Do you have any issues with German sites as well? Or just North American based ones?

[@salmanfarruz]

CHANEL Allure Homme Sport EE, Bleu de CHANEL EDP, Hugo Boss The Scent Priv Acc.

[@jadizm]

Are you onboard with reviewers that say Issey Miyake does "darker" fragrances better Steven?

[@TheSilDante]

I'm missing 1 big hitter: D&G The One EdP.

[@sulaimanaljabari]

I went to an authentic fragrance store today and found Ultrazest by Mugler for 90$, do you think it is worth it? they had no tester so I have no idea how does it smell hahaha

[@jarridsteel6229]

My top three that are better than the originals, 3.D&G The ONE EDP, better than the EDT, 2.Armani Code Absolu, better than the OG, 1.JPG Ultra Male, better than the OG.

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for sharing!

[@lavellecalhoun8576]

Spicebomb Extreme & JPG Ultra Male