Top 10 Best Value Men's Fragrances 2019 - Fragrance Review

[@MrSmelly1977]

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[@JoyAmin666]

fantastic choices my brother.loved this video. id recommend too , great value fragrances

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot Joy! Great to have a comment from a legendary reviewer!

[@MrSmelly1977]

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[@Kadaf1]

Just bought 120ml bottle of Cedrat Boise from Notino for £52 . For Niche thats amazing value

[@lpc8278]

Excellent reviews...really enjoying it thanks ....oh the humour is a nice touch

[@Oldish2002]

Awesome reviews ! Awesome picks. Haven’t tried them all and I am really afraid of reformulations. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Very well explained, always dressed upscale. Big like !

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thank you!

[@danilobrun9967]

I love classic fragances and yous choices are incredibles. Finally I found somebody who talks about classic fragances. Thank you very much.

[@citizenkage3564]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for. Most people do best under $30 or best under $50...which is fine, but I’ve been waiting for the best bang for you buck regardless of price. Thank you for this. Subscribed.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Citizen. It’s great to have you on board!

[@brenttesterman1198]

In all honesty, I enjoy every aspect of your reviews! You seem like the kind of person that would be worth having a casual, or serious discussion with. Peace

[@mikelykan.9416]

You're definitely the reviewer that's got the best sense of humour i would join the smelly army but i gotta buy a new motor.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Mike! Hope the new motor is good.

[@Mark-vs9rk]

Hey get your priorities right. Smelly army comes first

[@stevec.1319]

got to say, you flew through that like a master, you could be the best.

[@jura_rose]

I'm 25 and Habit Rouge EDT is my favourite scent. I wear it and I get whiffs of lemon sherbet, Turkish delight, cinnamon, vanilla and leather all day (thankfully little to no powder, so I don't smell like an old granny, yay!). One of few fragrances that truly raises my Serotonin, oxytocin, endorphin and dopamine levels. I always get compliments when I wear it. Even if I didn't I would wear it just for my own enjoyment. Ahh I love this stuff.

[@nickzee1637]

Great choices 👌 I’ll certainly look into the ones I don’t have

[@curtchaffee]

Gave Habit Rouge a go, but I can't get past that feminine rose note. And performance was lacking on my skin. Ended up giving it to a female friend and she luvs it. Thanks for the other suggestions. 👔

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Curt!

[@thefragrantlife14]

I have lalique pour homme and lhomme ideal and they are nice. Love this list and I'm looking into more of these to order as of rite now. Thanks

[@MensGroomingAdvice]

Totally agree with your recommendation of Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta. The original Colonia has been in my personal top ten and I've lost count of the compliments that gets on an evening out. The Assoluta is light and fresh enough to wear in the office. I am often surprised at how few channels recommend Acqua di Parma. I love most of their range.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks. Subbed!

[@pkan21]

Have you tried the new bottle of the Cedrat Boise? How's the performance on that one compared to the old one? Great video btw!

[@kenzschueler]

I am liking that blazer man. Great video as always

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Kenz.

[@ambrosejoseph4843]

L'homme ideal cologne just arrived. Love it. Thanks, you are the best.

[@rsforpr0s]

hey im new to fragrances and starting my collection without any fragrances at this moment. Looking reviews everywhere and wanna try myself. Would be a bit easier for novices if you'd mention where a certain fragrance would be most suitable which occasion, weather, age etc. Thanks

[@fffffffffffiiiiiiiissssss]

Which is The best summer fragrance? Please suggest me

[@2ScentsWorth]

Eau de rochas is a real banger I picked it up for £17 and I think Him by milano Cento is great value at £25 for 50 mls and totally agree with your thoughts on cedrat Boise 👌👍

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks my friend!

[@buckseyboy]

2 Scents Worth also my favourite cheap fragrance of all time.. rasasi dareej!🔥🔥🔥

[@snortchgortch4253]

Lalique Pour Homme is so nice, for the price you just can’t beat it. I have Equus too, decent cedar, spicy frag but light smelling

[@andreiroman9266]

Great work, keep cary on 👋

[@adamjacques6888]

Love the list. As always informative and entertaining Dan.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Adam.

[@andreidanielpetre]

Nice list! I would say that also Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme and Lalique White are best value fragrances, the first being niche-like in terms of scent. I have to try the Pour Homme (this Fall as it's not a Spring/Summer scent from what I've heard). As a note, Guerlain L'Homme Ideal Cologne is a really good performer in terms of longevity when the temperature is between 13-23 °C. I get 8 hours with only 5 sprays. The only issue (for some guys) might be the fact that it's not a screamer and the sillage and projection are EDC-like, not EDT-like. So, two thirds of an arm for 1 hour, half and arm around you for 3 hours and close to the skin for another 4. Excelent for work, closed environments and even dates. There is a rumor that it's gonna be discontinued...

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks. I agree Lalique have some great ones.

[@ManicMindTrick]

For sure Nikos Sculpture and Sculpture Parfum. Punches way above their price point. Most Laliques are very very good value for money. I want to include one of my favourites as well which is Paco by Paco Rabanne with the vintage formulation. The new one with the black sprayer is OK but you can still find the old bottle for cheap. Opening is really mediocre but the dry down is really good. My gym fragrance.

[@M82RKY]

Great video mate, I love Cedrat Boise but not an all year rounder like Aventus is. My best buy last year...well 2 were Guerlain Ideal EDP 50ML £35 from allbeauty and Nobile Fougere £45 70ml

[@MehdiScent]

Great video and picks!!!

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Mehdi.

[@Darkandahalf]

I just got Bogart Pour Homme yesterday and it's very much like you and other reviewers have said. Although, I find at certain points in the dry down it smells EXACTLY like my Bogart One Man Show Ruby Edition. Do you find this too? It's got that red candy apple/cherry smell that is prettty sharp and piercing and I find that in BPH as well.

[@Lycosa]

Nice. I hadn't bought ANY Fragrances in AGES, in a loong time. Moooonths. But now I've ordered three cheapies but goodies, 300ml of juice. 3x100ml. Would have bought em from Notino but Nettioutlet was even cheaper in Finland this time. I bought 100ml bottles of; Jacques Bogart Pour Homme (I know you've loved this. You mentioned it in this video :), Ferrari Bright Neroli, and Nautica Voyage :)! Excited to receive the package, order

[@markwashington3910]

Great video as usual and good to see Habit Rouge getting the love it deserves! I prefer the EDP but both are absolute classics.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot Mark!

[@MrGdleff]

Great upload..... very interested in some of the ones mentioned : Rochas mancera lalique

[@DrNDJas]

Great list MS- you nailed it. Love and own Rochas, Ideal Cologne, Lalique Homme, Habit Rouge. I’ll add a few to that I enjoy: Lalique Hommage a l’homme and Carven Intense.

[@kierinnyc]

LOVE! So witty. Thanks for making me smile! Cheers, Mona

[@ClassicModernGentleman]

Best value fragrances always turn out expensive. Looking at 2 or 3 already. Really enjoyable with some really interesting ones on there. Some I have never heard of. Nice to see a top value list without Mont Blanc individual or CK shock. Keep them coming Dan 😊

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot Russ.

[@trublu72lewis77]

Great list Sir!! The two Guerlain fragrances and the Lalique are on my hit list. One other ridiculously good value fragrance on Notino is Dunhill Icon £35 for 100ml . Imo Icon is in between designer and niche in terms of quality, an outstanding fragrance with or without the great discount.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Yes Icon is top notch.

[@chuckmcveigh1896]

i was surprised by the Bogart pour homme...great smelling juice! i have the One Man Show, but there is no comparison...looking to pick up the Lalique...

[@chippytucker6318]

Another smashing job lad, and I find the video and my favorite cologne was shall we say...."IDEAL"! :)

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot Chippy!

[@ralfp9809]

Great list Dan :) I tried Cedrat Boise and and I sensed the similarity to Guerlain L'instant edt bigger then to Aventus ! :) Unfortunately weak performance on my skin :/ as well as Rochas Eau de Rochas :(:(:(

[@MrSmelly1977]

I find CB really stong but a few have said the same. Thanks Ralf.

[@ronpower7790]

Great choices...have a couple of them...the AdP has one of the best smells ever for me, but it's also one of the worst performers on my skin, talking about < 1h...

[@seriousone44]

Burberry London in my opinion is great value fantastic fragrance one of best I would say😁

[@charlesgerman2243]

Great list, Dan. I have 4 from your list, spot on. I used Notino/Beauty Spin often before they left the States :(. Thanks!

[@kombasanpracka]

Great list again. Only the Mancera Cedrat Boise didn't convince me when I tried it. On the other hand I totally agree with the Lalique pour Homme - probably any Lalique is high quality scent (for me much better smelling than any Dior I tried). I have now 2 bottles of Lalique pour Homme Equus (the horse head version). And man, how I love it! It's a fantastic casual/elegant fresh/spicy/oriental fragrance. Definitely love it more than YSL La Nuit de L'Homme. Also Lalique Hommage á L'Homme is a better (natural) take on Fahrenheit. Lalique is definitely my favourite house.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Kombasan. Lalique are pure quality.

[@bluemecrazy]

Well done, MrSmelly1977 - very nice list! These are mostly French fragrances ( nothing to complain about, i'm French myself) - I just thought i'd ask if you could one day introduce an all British list of best value fragrances. There are great fragrance houses in the UK, and your recommendations would be really good to have.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks I hadn't thought about that but there are indeed many Franch fragrances in the list. I may well do a British list soon too. Great idea. Merci!

[@saifulhaque9667]

Where is Dunhill icon🙄🙄🙄

[@toobieeee]

really good list

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks!

[@justaddlight]

A great way to describe L'homme Ideal Cologne is a fresh grapefruit-cherry iced tea in the opening with a vetiver hand cream drydown. Used to dislike it - now I can't get enough. All great choices Dan.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot. I wish I had thought of that description!

[@justaddlight]

@MrJtwillie I appreciate the compliment mate! To be honest, I have so many top 3, 6 or 12s that I've lost count, and they're always subtley changing depending on the flavours of the season. The only list that really stays the same is my top 12 nostalgics that includes frags like D&G PH, Le Male, Polo, Obsession, Aspen, CK Be and many others. Don't wear too many of those anymore, but I can tell you that among my current favs for this spring are Italian Cypress, Guerlain Vetiver edt, TdH edp, The Impudent Cousin Matthew, Spice and Wood and Gentlemen Only. Mostly fresh, green and woody; and class all the way.

[@gregschlegel5964]

Love your sense of humor Lol keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[@mrmonday42]

Superb choices. Easily the best cheapie list I've seen.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Isaac!

[@maz.gh.4744]

amazing as always

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Mazin.

[@maz.gh.4744]

@@MrSmelly1977 No...its me who thank you for educating us .. I never regret any fragrance which I chose from ur videos ..for example I just bought Rassasi Dareej and many r asking me what is this beautiful smell ..and many other 😂

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great list and I enjoyed it and I'm gonna try these fragrances and have a blessed day

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Michael.

[@holgerbekemeier3193]

On your Side with eau de Rochas Homme, great Juice for Little money In the beginning always remember me a bit of liquorice or anise. Can Somebody explain what I smell?

[@TAIL313]

A recent purchase and it's a great Summer fragrance. I mostly get the sparkling citrus and vetiver, can't detect anything else to be honest.

[@donaldthurston8003]

Fine list but you should add heritage

[@heba2711]

That's brilliant with "Best Value" perfumes. I do like cheap perfumes, but I will always pay a bit more for better value. It can be combined with a pricerange too, so it gives you a flexibility in the videos. "thumps up" from Denmark

[@michaelsigman8942]

Dwayne Dibley agree wholeheartedly.

[@vincemcerlane1494]

Excellent recommendations Dan, have got 7 out of your 10. Lalique is outstanding. Cheers Vince

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot Vince.

[@manhomme3870]

About Altamir, what's the best season for wearing it?

[@SeekThePaleSeptember]

+ I'd say during cooler months. Early Spring/Fall... But not during the daytime.

[@ryszardperfumy3791]

This is it!! That’s why I’m like to watch you Reviews .Best review 2019 every other reviewer are long way behind you IMO 👍👍👍

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks so much Ryszard your support really means a lot.

[@ryszardperfumy3791]

MrSmelly1977 Learning a lot from you by watching. Preparing myself to start doing same from Poland .

[@RJG77]

What is the performance and projection like on Fougere Royale?

[@MrSmelly1977]

It last well but projects modestly.

[@TheFragranceDecantBoutique]

Stellar choices!

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks very much!

[@Collioure232]

Cedrat Boise is fantastic value for the quality and the beast mode projection!

[@MrSmelly1977]

I totally agree Jamie.

[@patrickmclifford]

Great list...real value there

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks.

[@gregoryburris6374]

Great video... thank you

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thank you!

[@uzaerahmed]

Don't you feel like the dry down for Cedrat Boise is very similar to Lalique Pour Homme?

[@cyberglow3455]

Nice Picks!! Funny intro keep up the great Work!!

[@StefanFragrance]

Lookin SHARP!! 👌Need to get my NOSE 👃 some Bogart!!! 👌👌CHEERS mate 🍻🎉🎉👍

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot Stefan!

[@augusto9555]

i cant believe you didnt make a video about Guerlain heritage

[@ejones9924]

Keep bringing your happy vibe

[@johnychen8143]

I got a sample of Fougere Royale and, honestly, I didn't like it. It's very old fashioned and didn't care about the Fougere combination with Tonka. There is a slight bitter note as well. I'd like to try the Rochas and Lalique though.

[@AH-yu2pi]

Good list.👍

[@TrephineArtist]

Bogart pour homme is unbelievable value for money, puts most other fragrances to shame performance wise and that includes EDPs and 'Parfums' (looking at you Bleu de Chanel, it makes D&G's 'The One' EDP seem like a light summer body mist. The scent isn't bad either!

[@MrSmelly1977]

I couldn#t agree more!

[@World_Vacations]

Fantastic, The only thing I don't like about cedrat boise is the synthetic smell of new plastic bag

[@mariusjohnson7193]

Great Versatile list🔥💯👍🏻

[@MrSmelly1977]

Many thanks Marius!

[@kerino1]

Really great lineup, Mr. Smelly. As a cheapskate, this assortment could easily have been a "10 For Life"... Altamir truly is a hidden gem (as long as one isn't orange blossom averse). Copped that L'Homme Ideal Cologne this past winter and am wearing it now. What a winner. Well done, sir. Let's Project!! 💪💨💨

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot Kerino! Let’s project!!

[@ab7047]

Great choices. I must get a bottle of lalique 👍

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks A B.

[@sarp2883]

You and cubaknow have the best vibes,fun and energy

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Sarp.

[@shanswanwaters5822]

I have 104 colognes that I've purchased from FRAGRANCE X. I did a lot of blind buying. I obtained these 104 colognes In 11 months. 90% of toilet & parfums. Now im bored of them . Because im now in love with the following 3 neich brands: HIS OR HER HIGHNESS BY AFNAN. 24. & MANCERA.

[@DrGonzo-wp3qp]

Nice jacket.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Dr. Gonzo.

[@poragkhan6923]

bogart pour is just like a magic after Dry down.

[@Greggieboy76]

Awesome pics dude!! Eau de Rochas is such a great scent!

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Greg! Credit to you for reviewing it.

[@XkollapsX]

A best value list without Boucheron's Jaïpur.. well... But some fair choices.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Could have been top 20.. Jaipur Homme is great.

[@XkollapsX]

@@MrSmelly1977 It is great for sure, i would have put it in a top 3, also i think Lagerfeld classic, is a really good value for the money.

[@razor282]

Guerlain Idea Cologne! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@waynemorris4346]

Thanks for the Bogart PH recommendation. Checked SmurfyGurly's review too before ordering. Received my bottle today and I love it. Have ordered backup too ;) All your recommendations that I've tried (so far) have been winners for me. Lalique PH in this video is also wonderful so thanks for recommending that too!!

[@MrDavidadrianbogdan]

Hey, try Bvlgari Black Cologne Amazing for the price from notino

[@beefonweckeastside3323]

I tried the Habit Rouge and it was such a nasty smell on my skin I had to give it away. I would recommend anyone getting a d can't before purchasing the entire bottle

[@Fendy1]

Nice picks, but some of them aren't what I would consider under the radar nor inexpensive. I would recommend Quorum Antonio Puig for men, Encre Noir, Tommy Hilfiger, and Cuba Paris Gold. And let's throw in Aramis Tuscany Per Uomo, plus any Zara fragrance.

[@sciguyfragz1616]

Great picks Dan! I need to try some aqua di parma when I was in Vegas I tried five di amalfi and it was really nice! Bogart PH is amazing I recently sent a sample to a small wet shaving company and they are working in a shaving soap based on it. I know the bogart house has alot of affordable fragrances have you tried any of the other ones could you look into picking some up and reviewing them maybe doing a house overview? Keep up the good work man!

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Jake. I need to try a few others from Bogart. I have One Man Show but I'm not keen on it. The shaving soap sounds great!

[@sciguyfragz1616]

@@MrSmelly1977 I just got one man show on Monday and I wasn't crazy about it but it was ok. I hear some of the silver scents are good and the green one from the story collection.

[@sergemunitz1153]

Also, the Givenchy is my favorite old school cologne! :)

[@MrSmelly1977]

I'm glad someone else loves it!

[@sergemunitz1153]

Probably just the two of us :)

[@matttopcat9677]

Hey Dan have you seen the Facebook groups atm ;)

[@fafileb8703]

I have about 3 bottles of cedrat boisee no one of them lasted more than 4 hours on skin thats real shit,on clothes lasts couple of hours more

[@MrSmelly1977]

I’m surprised to hear that !

[@sergemunitz1153]

Assoluta is my favorite Acqua

[@MrSmelly1977]

It is underrated. Thanks Serge.

[@Terry11111]

Haha loved the intro

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thank yo Terry.

[@stewartclanachan3439]

I’ve had Guerlain Ideal Cologne for a year now and it’s just stunning. Too a few wears to understand it but after than it’s just beautiful and slightly unique. I get a slight tobacco scent under it only a very light touch to give it some depth

[@MrSmelly1977]

Yes Guerlain simply only make great fragrances!

[@louiscaeiroramos8051]

The only I don't have is Givenchy. Lol.

[@troecurov3]

Altair, it has a strange chemical smell after 30 minutes...at least to my nose...

[@MrSmelly1977]

I can see it is a polarising scent. Quite synthetic. But I still like it.

[@serassov]

Love Eau De Rochas, hate Cedratwe Boise ...

[@MrSmelly1977]

You can't win them all. I've definitely heard a few people are not impressed with Cedrat Boise. Thanks for the comment serassov.

[@MultiMrMiles]

Come on DJ Smelly, lets do some more 70-80s stuff, i know you love that also

[@MrSmelly1977]

Ok coming soon!

[@tanz5389]

Cedrat is pronounced cedra, without T in french.

[@tanz5389]

+1 for your "Boisé".... c'était parfait.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Tanz. My French needs work!

[@tanz5389]

@@MrSmelly1977 Not that much !

[@jumpman23madj1]

You have the best intros ever lol

[@raducaseti4013]

The best 10 top list you ever made...again !!! Lol

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Radu!

[@armandholloway4742]

The into 😂😂😂😂