Top Ten Fragrance Buying Tips - Save Money & Smell Amazing

[@stayfreshproductions]

Hilarious intro. The tip about only buying fragrances you love resonates most with me. I’ve been slowly trying to sell off fragrances that are just ok to me, because I find no glamour in watching them collect dust! Great video, Dan!

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot Justin. Very sensible. Love your videos!

[@jeremymisener1630]

This video is GOLD man, wish there was something like this when I started and a must-watch for fragrance enthusiasts!

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks very much my friend and keep the great reviews coming.

[@HIELOKING]

this has got to be probably one of my favorite vids up until now. great job! thank you for the knowledge shared. it is always welcome!

[@niceguyst]

This is the video that I have been looking for. Thank you.

[@thatcologneguy446]

Great advices Mr. Smelly. It's easy to be carried away and buy fragrances you don't need when you're into this madness. Most people who are into this probably have a fragrance for every occasion already anyway.

[@MrSmelly1977]

I couldn't agree more.

[@johnt1413]

Great tips, very well done!

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot John.

[@ez_scents]

A great video with sound advice for beginner fragrance enthusiasts like myself. I had started obsessing... 😳

[@heatphaze]

That's your funniest intro yet haha, love Captain Scentsible!

[@sorooshusa]

Mr. Smelly, this was one of the more genuine fragrance tips and advice ive seen on you tube. great pointers. Thanks.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot sorooshusa!

[@whenyourout]

Hi Dan enjoying going through your back catalogue, great advice, I have found that re discovering some of my old favourites from the 80s, 90s very enjoyable but also more than that researching the cheaper end, Bogart range for example, I have ragba for men quite happy with that dont fell I need the original its good enough for me. I do enjoy the barber shop often cheap smells and some bargains out there just bought Lagerfeld classic box set for £22 x 2 bottles one aftershave one eau de toilette while the coty version still smell amazing a posh tabac vibe lovely. While I would love to run out to get Roja Doves collection its hard for me to justify it when I have a family , house etc. But I have mad some mistakes blind buying, much more research and aiming to what I know I want.

[@rodrigoelgu]

Hahahah burned my back with the light bulb hilarious 😂

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot Rodrigo.

[@lewisdaniels530]

MrSmelly I love your videos and creativity. Keep up with the good work!

[@Francisyrah]

Fantastic video! If you would have shared this video a few weeks ago I would have saved tons of money.

[@SHENNERS]

Some very solid advice here, newbies to the fragrance game would definitely benefit from this. One of my absolute favourite reviewers.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot Lee!

[@tom_schroeder]

Great video on moderation! Thank you, and I hope many of your viewers take your common sense tips to heart. It would have helped me when I started buying fragrances with a passion.

[@darzgwapo]

This deserves more views.

[@JoseRodrigues-eg5uk]

That was public service, man. Very educative! Every new "fragrance head" sould be obliged to watch.

[@ralphwilliams8083]

Greetings Dan! Thank you for this video! Just got my bottle of Dunhill Icon thanks to your information. Appreciate the unique way you present fragrances!

[@vindicator75]

Great advice. One of the best videos I have seen. Answered a lot of purchasing and life questions. I will try to spend less on frags and focus more on cheapies and designers

[@loveincorporated9658]

sample, sample, sample ... I agree, don't let it become an obsession. The more fragrances you accumulate, the less you need.

[@scentsamurai5149]

Excellent video, mate. One of your best yet. Brilliant tips too.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot Misan. Means a lot coming from you.

[@SunsetSheen]

The part about balance is so true. I subscribe to many watch review channels and there are some of these reviewers that will sport beautiful high end watches but are wearing shitty threads that look like they were pulled off the bargain rack and some old ass Oakleys. I’ve never understood it. Wearing a nice fragrance or timepiece makes so much more of an impact if you are presenting the full image to accompany it. Don’t be all watch, or all fragrance. Invest in other areas of your image. Balance is key to looking and smelling sharp.

[@markbrailsford2849]

Love your honesty, great video too. Stay safe.

[@lainhanna9246]

This is amazing advice. You just saved a lot of people a lot of money. Thanks!

[@imrichbitch.1937]

*I just stopped by to give my man Daniel a thumps up!*

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks so much Rich Bitch!

[@dsldude1152]

Dan you could sell your full collection apart from your Bogart Pour Homme and you would still be happy.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Not quite but almost! Thanks dsldude.

[@memoryscent6737]

An awesome video, giving serious tips.. people should usually check into making more types of these videos, they're so useful for upcomers and current players.. also.. I cannot not crack up every single time I watch you... you've been an inspiration to me and my unravelling endeavore.. thank you !

[@ebieinstein]

Thank you so much for the highly needed wonderful video. Please continue to produce more content like this. I hope your chanel continues to grow and thrive. You deserve way more subscribers

[@JoseLopez-sk3dq]

Thank you for all of these useful tips! Your intro was brilliant!

[@rlrnyc]

One of your best videos! Brilliant. Thank you!

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot Ron!

[@justaddlight]

Fantastic list Dan, especially #6. Another tip may be to find a KZbin reviewer who shares the same tastes (and skin properties) as yourself and weigh their preferences slightly over others. Parfumo.net is also another great page to find reviews. But what helped me the most was creating my own niches (wearing scenarios) and filling them with 1 fragrance each, before adding to each niche, in order to avoid redundancies. Eg. 1 versatile, 1 freshie, 1 night out, 1 special occasion. Then circle back again.

[@TheAndo2005]

You sir, are like the Benny Hill of the fragrance community. I blind bought Bois Du Portugal because of your review on it. Best purchase I ever made.

[@Lycosa]

Super sensible video, great video... Hype is hype, yep. Reformulations suck so much. I cant always test a fragrance before buying, blind buy is o... has to be done sometimes.

[@imrichbitch.1937]

*Lycosa, it's good to see you around! Mr. Smelly introduced me to the House of Creed with their best seller "Aventus" and I've been grateful to him ever since. Women love it and there is no substitute. Club nuit intense man is good, but not the king.*

[@bernie7772]

I wish you would have done this earlier! I am throttling back. I began obsessing and it is an addiction. I get it now. I do have a few that I put in my must have list, but now it is a slow and methodical process. Thanks again for the advice! I have and love Bogart!! and Vermiel!

[@EauDeCupcakes]

I really enjoyed this video of yours, and look forward to seeing other topic of conversation ones in the future.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks very much! Love your channel by the way!

[@chadrinehart8298]

Great video man! Good tips for sure! And the intros always kill me!!! Hahah

[@MrSillage]

I *ALWAYS* LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VIDEOS, ESPECIALLY THOSE *HILARIOUS* OPENINGS! 😂😂 GREAT IDEA FOR A VIDEO DAN. I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS NEW AND WAS BUYING FULL RETAIL FOR THINGS I COULD'VE GOTTEN FOR WAY CHEAPER! THANK FOR SHARING BROTHER!👍👍

[@topshelfscents3312]

You get me each and every time! Funny and informative. Love it.

[@Frag_Star]

Such a great video, great advice! 👍 Mr. Smelly one of the best reviewers!

[@lflat01]

Perfect video!!! I wish this was around when I first got into fragrances.

[@feralfeline6137]

The only money saver tip is unsubscribing from all the channels and move on with life 😁

[@MrSmelly1977]

Very true Sjaak!

[@EdwardvanBerkum]

The master of intros! Great video all together

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Lovely ten step program.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot Catherine.

[@albieomara697]

Ha totally

[@IrishFF187]

Great advice for a newby like me. Thanks. Love the channel.

[@nmoddentity8401]

Best tip of the group is not to become obsessed. It's very easy to always think about the next purchase instead of enjoying what you already have.

[@badhabitz69]

Great video Dan and some sage advice there as well!

[@roshangeorgesamuel6704]

Well said Mr Smelly.. Nice and sincere advice. Love your presentation...

[@rdog7853]

People need to listen to this man. They don't call him Mr. Smelly for nothing. Sagely advice.

[@ElnuevoCologne101]

Excellent video MrSmelly, great recommendations as usual 👏👏👏

[@shavenonthedarkside6708]

Niche is great, but what you said was sooooo true! MANY of the discontinued and "under the radar" fragrances can stand toe-to-toe with MANY high priced or hyped fragrances. Just do your homework, as you said. After hundreds of bottles and trying to keep up with the "in crowd", I must echo your point. Outstanding video ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks very much my friend. You're absolutely right.

[@tally1604]

Good tips. But I never buy online. Always in store, and preferably in Paris or Milan I know I'm paying more, but peace of mind is more important. On the plus side, that puts a break on the number of bottles I buy.

[@tiredoffools8929]

AWESOME TIPS!!! So glad you did this video and I will share as they are all SUPER USEFUL. I personally do subscribe to most of them already, but I sadly don't use fb so I'm missing out on the Fragrance Group tip. :(

[@johnq8135]

Great advice! Great review! Honest review great stuff one of the best on you tube

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks so much for those kind words John.

[@SOSFragranceReviews]

Great video! All really good points. Things I think about all the time.

[@The_Fuzz1]

I only purchase fragrances from fragrance groups. The fragrances sold there are usually cheaper than online stores.

[@anehus]

I like this video 👍 everiting you said it is the thrut. Thanks 👍👌

[@carlcook6615]

Great tips mate,and the beginning was hilarious 👌🏻

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks a lot Carl.

[@coreysaunders4376]

Dan killer tips! Best reviewer in the game!

[@DerielWelm]

That's so true. Wish I knew that years ago.

[@esotericlifestyle5548]

did not like Shuhrah by rassi at all, too deep too dark, but I did not like Oma Passione Uomo by laura biagiotti at all to sweet.but now I have two 100 ml bottle 50/50, one of the best smells I know now, On dates I layer either RL purple label (lunch) or CD Homme Intense (dinner) magic!

[@97I30T]

Your intros always make me laugh. One thing to be said about paying full retail is that you can get a full refund or at least store credit if you don't like the fragrance. The only time I ever buy retail though is when it's a brand new release that I just have to have and I'm too impatient to wait a few months until it hits the discounters.

[@97I30T]

iooi Never had a problem with that....Pretty much every major department store does refunds or store credit. I know for a fact that Macy's does...at least in the U.S.

[@97I30T]

iooi I'm from the U.S. and most stores here have a "the customer is always right mentality".

[@dutchhaddock]

Good info mate, cheers !

[@otis83]

Many great ideas, Dan. Thanks.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks for the support lj6583!

[@johnq8135]

Over the weekend I went into Saks Fifth Avenue sprayed myself Creed aventus wore it around the city. I wasn't impressed doesn't have good performance on me and I feel it's not worth the 300 plus dollars for that. fragrance.

[@CrustyBollox]

Apparently, there's a lot of variation between Aventus batches. I have this year's S01 batch and was complimented on it by a co-worker around 5 hours after application.

[@byalfredis]

Excellent tips, thanks indeed.

[@DazzleDaveLFC]

What's your opinion on having back ups? Also what's ur opinion on having a clone scent of a niche or designer scent that you have,in order that you can use the lesser clone on day to day(like work) whilst enjoying proper original fragrance for special occasions?

[@MrSmelly1977]

Back ups are ok if you can get ones you love for a good price and if they may be discontinued or go up in price. Probably not great from a rational financial point of view though! I have a few back ups of cheapies and discontinued things like D&G PH Italian version and Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum 2012 formula.

[@satyajeetdharmadhikari2574]

Awesome awesome awesome video.... Very practical tips for beginners and even for fragheads

[@sdrawkcabvag]

Great stuff. Just a drop of feedback, I would've appreciated the ten tips being written on the screen as you were announcing them. Love all your work tho

[@instituteoffisheriesmanage6742]

Great video and advice as always.

[@hasib1625]

Great tips my Bro ✌🏻 Always enjoy your videos Take care

[@perfumistarachie5878]

Great intro! 😂 excellent advice.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks very much!

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Excellent tips 👍

[@PLBW81]

Great and honestly video, THX. May you wanna review Penhaligon Hammam Bouquet, Rasasi Shuhrah or Balmain Carbone? Also Ambergris Shower from Rasasi would be cool.

[@RichMitch]

Number 10: me and my m8 getting quorum was some of the best fun I've had with fragrance £10!!!

[@MrSmelly1977]

I gotta but Quorum soon!

[@dannyboy2505]

What's your best advice between pure malt and pure heaven for the winter

[@stevengraham5454]

I love this video thank you

[@anthonyputtkammer6263]

Great tips...very well done...

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thank you Anthony.

[@miles-178]

finally somebody on youtube is awaken an says the truth: don´t be obsessive and blind like sheep because reviewers simply hyped something, it´s just a plain and simple marketing

[@MrSmelly1977]

Well said Miles.

[@silverssonyoutube8438]

i must have every mancera fragrance mwahahaha. i am heading that way though its crazy . but yeah sometimes with the cheapie fragrances you can land on the jackpot especially with laurence dumont , my favorite out of them are vanille abricot and today i received laurence dumont Prune Jasmine and wow it smells awesome cost $17

[@MrSmelly1977]

I love Tendre Madeleine!

[@HarmandeepMuker]

All great advices man but only if someone listens to these. Absolutely every point makes lot of sense. I could've used some of these pointers myself.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Herman.

[@simesq]

Great video as always and great advice.

[@Chihabamine75]

I have :(mugler Cologne ,Dior homme sport,l'eau par kenzo,Gucci pour homme2,armani code ultimate, ysl la nuit de l'homme EDT+EDP ,bleu de Channel EDT +EDP ,D et G pour homme,D et G the one,cartier déclaration d'un soir,Valentino uomo EDT ,lalique encre noir,Gucci by Gucci ,terre d'hermes EDP ,Zara wra,Dior homme intense ,Channel allure homme,guerlin l'homme idéal ,midnight in Paris,azzaro Chrome ) what i need more for my collection please tel me(excepte some braine)

[@brunogiambroni1422]

Love the advice on cheapies!

[@zohebsyed]

Excellent tips Dan..... thanks

[@cdmarkandu]

Good advice!

[@robertomoreno1503]

Parabéns pela tequinica ao abordar todas as grifes do estensso mundo da perfumaria sou seu fã 👍👍👍👍👍

[@marwanalnass8802]

Great Video! I hope people will benefit from it!!!

[@patrickthomas100]

Lol! How does Mr. Smelly keep coming up with this stuff. Great video as always.

[@Lycosa]

Notino is awesome, and I'm so happy.... Nothinouhhh has started a Finnish website, with dot fi ending to the website. So they ship to Finland now, awesome. Comes within 6 days to my City. Awesome prices.

[@tiorimas]

Hey @MrSmelly1977 are you in any good fragrance Facebook groups in London? I guess there are many, but is there any group in particular that you would recommend? Thanks.

[@dayvidgee8767]

Good advice. Very sensible tips.

[@limchoonteck1]

Had to say this! Is reviewers like u that are making us more obsessive! 😂

[@MrSmelly1977]

That's very kind of you but don't get obsessed!

[@junzaragoza6465]

Thank you for the tip, your video îs a very practical and helpful guide in buying men's fragrances for newbie fragrance hobbyist like me ;) liked and subscribed.

[@MrSmelly1977]

Thanks Jun. Enjoy this great hobby!

[@diegofernandezmolero3414]

Thank you so much for this tips!

[@depecheobsessed6103]

love my cheapies

[@sebastianma5267]

Most helpful review for me!

[@shave-a-thon3415]

Chanel is very protective of their line. Don't you check the batch codes on your bottles with Checkfresh and Checkcosmetic? The one problem with buying discount is that the consumer and the discounter have no control or knowledge of the circuitous route these bottles have taken from original distributor to retailer back to distributor to new retailer and so on until it arrives at a discounter. This doesn't even take into account the number of times it's been shipped in possibly very hot and humid 3rd party delivery trucks. By this point, there's no way the fragrance oils and notes haven't been degraded, even if just slightly. That said, 75% of my purchases have been from online discounters since the late 1990's (when the internet made it easier to find discounted fragrances). It's very hard not to like a blind buy. I find redeeming qualities in almost everything I've bought. There are times when I'll reach for British Sterling, English Leather, one of the many Clubman aftershaves I have, Old Spice or Jovan Musk. I don't think it's wrong to buy the highly rated cheapies en masse to build a collection. There's only two I can think of right now that I never liked and that's Ralph Lauren's Chaps and the current formulation of Polo Green. Both are horrendous.

[@iamhudzilla]

If only this vid came out when I started my hobby!!!

[@eelsonwheels8187]

“Dolce and Gabbana The One by Versace” hahaha

[@Helvanic]

Hey man, you talk about written reviews as a good source of information. Can you give some examples of great written reviewers ?