Why Creed's Viking Cologne is a complete Joke.

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The Fragrance Apprentice

The Fragrance Apprentice

Күн бұрын

Seriously, don't buy it.
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@RichMitch
@RichMitch 2 жыл бұрын
It is a bad fragrance for a bad price
@TheFragranceApprentice
@TheFragranceApprentice 2 жыл бұрын
Listen to the duck, he is a wise duck.
@jura_rose
@jura_rose 2 жыл бұрын
No lie. I smelled it. I was instantly reminded of cleaning my home. It smells like my bleached soaked mop. I am not saying that as a put down, it literally smelled the same. That association was off-putting. Aside, I just think it is so brash, unrefined and a bit of a mess. Not for me. It's like they put lavender in, and linalool on top of coranol. Which is like putting salt on anchovies, too much salt! So you get this pungent, brash bitterness.
@sandeepjoshi660
@sandeepjoshi660 2 жыл бұрын
You are telling the truth sir. Im here to announce your the king of fragrance. I believe in yoir reviews.
@milkshakeplease4696
@milkshakeplease4696 Жыл бұрын
personally i love viking cologne. my kind of fragrance, a barbershop sporty modern fragrance that doesn't project much, that's exactly what i want. i hate being the cologne guy. you can say since it is $500 it should project, but that's just your opinion. It's not an objective fact. @@TheFragranceApprentice
@MiamiSammy
@MiamiSammy 2 жыл бұрын
The fact that entire communities are based around “batch chasing” because their quality has dropped so significantly over the years tells you everything you need to know about the direction of this brand
@jcbewell
@jcbewell 2 жыл бұрын
Very good point
@muntster
@muntster 2 жыл бұрын
I would add the prevelance of clones to Creed's resume of failure. If not for Creed's issues with quality control I question if clones would be as popular as they are these days. Once people realized Creed's best offerings could be copied such that the quality was either matched or even surpassed and all for a far cheaper price tag, that just opened the flood gates.
@aNsWeRkEy02
@aNsWeRkEy02 2 жыл бұрын
@@muntster exactly..I had hoped that the prevalence of clones would at least make these brands step up their game also in terms of quality & longevity of theirs scents instead of just riding from their brand names
@loganperry6407
@loganperry6407 2 жыл бұрын
It’s fragrances in general man. Sad to see it happen
@Eyrie007
@Eyrie007 2 жыл бұрын
This is why I refuse to get into Creed. It's ridiculous.
@thexntrikjay-mo2858
@thexntrikjay-mo2858 2 жыл бұрын
I don't care what anybody says I'm sticking with your honesty over all the fakeness
@electrovudu
@electrovudu 2 жыл бұрын
In my opinion Creed have "phoned it in" ever since Royal Oud. "Don't worry, we have Aventus" appears to be their default position on everything.
@fragman4521
@fragman4521 2 жыл бұрын
I think the downhill started when they were sold. Weaker, but more expensive fragrances
@TheFragranceApprentice
@TheFragranceApprentice 2 жыл бұрын
I'd agree TBH.
@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293
@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 2 жыл бұрын
😆 I love this!
@JT-rx1eo
@JT-rx1eo 2 жыл бұрын
I like the regular Viking. So I'll say after Viking.
@SuperDARRENLEE
@SuperDARRENLEE 2 жыл бұрын
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@paulwoolgar5384
@paulwoolgar5384 2 жыл бұрын
Creed has been phoning it in for quite a while now. Back in the mid 90s, when I was a student, I went into Harrods one day to buy myself a fragrance (hey, I was trying to impress a girl) and ended up buying Creed Erolfa. I knew absolutely nothing about fragrance, and it was a ludicrously expensive purchase for a student, but I loved it. It was amazing. It was this amazingly fresh, natural-smelling scent that also had great performance. I wore it as my signature scent for quite a while. Fast forward a few years and I buy another bottle, from Selfridges this time. I get it home and spray. It was absolutely bloody unrecognisable. It was thin-smelling and astringent. It had none of that amazing natural freshness of what I bought back in the 90s. It was like a bad cover version of 90s Erolfa. The sheer arrogance of Creed to behave this way is breathtaking. That they actually think they can pass off piss-poor facsimiles of their fragrances and no one will care. I'm done with Creed.
@pradeep_sekar
@pradeep_sekar 2 жыл бұрын
Damn... so they were already doing this shit 20 years ago
@JT-rx1eo
@JT-rx1eo 2 жыл бұрын
You sure that wasn't a bad bottle? I never smelled EROLFA until a decant of newer juice a few months ago. And its fantastic. Just ordered a bottle.
@paulwoolgar5384
@paulwoolgar5384 2 жыл бұрын
@@JT-rx1eo Absolutely sure. I've smelled decants and testers since then, too.
@xvvan9662
@xvvan9662 2 жыл бұрын
Just got a bottle of Erolfa I don’t know what batch you have but mine is fantastic
@JT-rx1eo
@JT-rx1eo 2 жыл бұрын
@@paulwoolgar5384 Guess it's a matter of opinion. I have my full bottle of EROLFA in now and it's fantastic too. Same completely natural, deep, rich ambergris-dominant oceanic smell. Best true aquatic/oceanic scent ever.
@Cieron33
@Cieron33 2 жыл бұрын
This is what I like best about this channel: honest criticism of the way some companies in the fragrance industry behave. It's refreshing. So many reviewers are too frightened to say anything critical. Forget the top lists, this is where this channel stands out and has something new and relevant to say.
@loganperry6407
@loganperry6407 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. He gets about as many views as Chaos despite the disparity in subscribers, but George actually makes unique and original content instead of shitting out most complimented videos.
@mikekirby2085
@mikekirby2085 2 жыл бұрын
My thought with Creed is they fell in love with their ‘history’ and ‘lineage’. Every time they talk about it, it gets more prestigious and ancient. Like the buddy who’s stories get embellished every time. ‘Did you know that Abraham Creed scented Moses’s robes when he parted the Red Sea?’ Then they realized just how much money they could make by cutting corners. I will seek election on this platform.
@TonyThompson1981
@TonyThompson1981 2 жыл бұрын
A lot of the niche opinions on KZbin I'll never understand. You're the only one I see speaking up about this stuff. Others will say something like "it's not my favorite" or "maybe not as good as other fragrances they put out". But a mid level designer puts out a fragrance that isn't a complete designer masterpiece and all I hear is "it's boring", "it's crap", "it's synthetic blandness". 🤦🏼‍♂️ I think people are too stuck in the thought that money equals greatness.
@flaviog.7192
@flaviog.7192 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@theizza68
@theizza68 2 жыл бұрын
It's that exclusivity that they chase. When a dacent designer fragrance gets discontinued, like Gucci Pour Homme II, it's suddenly the holy grail of fragrances and prices are astronomical. People weren't really enthusiastic about it when it was available in abundance, I had one and it took me nearly 10 years to finish a 50ml bottle because I hardly ever reached for it.
@daniell5740
@daniell5740 2 жыл бұрын
They are personal opinions on a fragrance some people like this Viking as ND some people don't. It's an opinion no reason to bash something based on your opinion
@ntr7030
@ntr7030 2 жыл бұрын
This is what we need in the fragrance community. Honesty combined with passion and experience. And some humor to boot! Thank you George.
@Sliceisnice850
@Sliceisnice850 2 жыл бұрын
I did an old-fashioned LOL at “I forbid you to buy it.” Happy to comply, boss.
@varlck8414
@varlck8414 2 жыл бұрын
George with the back to back banger vidss!! 🤩 RETURN OF THE MACK!🤛
@jamesdaviesanswers8751
@jamesdaviesanswers8751 2 жыл бұрын
So pumped that you’re uploading a lot this week. Really enjoy your videos man
@ArunKumar-mw6ld
@ArunKumar-mw6ld 2 жыл бұрын
It seems Creed is selling their brand name and not perfumes anymore. Honesty is luxury and everybody can’t afford it just like you. Thank you 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏼
@jingledubz3989
@jingledubz3989 2 жыл бұрын
Genius. Use lower quality essential oils and aroma chemicals to save the company money, but upcharge the product by 100%. For the price of Creed fragrances, you can buy 5 cheaper scents that probably smell better and last longer.
@rafaelhenck8169
@rafaelhenck8169 2 жыл бұрын
Creed had been an Aston Martin alike brand which has turned into a Ford while still charging Aston Martin's prices. Ridiculous. It's treating customers like idiots, so it's up to each person to accept or reject such treatment.
@waynewigginton1400
@waynewigginton1400 Жыл бұрын
Funny how price point can make a cologne smell “bad.” Viking Cologne is an excellent scent. Fits quite nicely in my collection.
@pieterbuschmann186
@pieterbuschmann186 2 жыл бұрын
The hair looks amazing!
@vermilliontoaster3063
@vermilliontoaster3063 2 жыл бұрын
You’re honesty and passion is visceral! It’s beautiful and appreciated.
@TeeandMack
@TeeandMack 2 жыл бұрын
George, you're spot on once again. I had a sample of this and found it absolutely scandalous. Not only did it last about 10 minutes but it was the most boring safe thing id smelt in some time. orignial viking however is one that i like
@stevenmcdonald697
@stevenmcdonald697 2 жыл бұрын
When I heard you talking about MI I legit panicked for a sec 😂
@TheFragranceApprentice
@TheFragranceApprentice 2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@manfredvaegler9661
@manfredvaegler9661 2 жыл бұрын
I was thing nooooooooooooooo 😱
@sandymcconnell1969
@sandymcconnell1969 2 жыл бұрын
George, you are one of the most refreshing, articulate, passionate, witty and insightful people in the industry. I always look forward to your reviews. You make things relevant. Your views are balanced. Thanks for being so open about your recent health issues. It takes real strength to open up about what you've been through. Look after yourself.
@zeusandathena4094
@zeusandathena4094 2 жыл бұрын
Creed SERIOUSLY needs to watch these videos and take notice. Absolutely great information George. Matter of fact, I personally emailed them in respect to my crappy Aventus purchase and voiced my complete displeasure. ZERO response as I expected. Keep up the great work on KZbin. Cheers from Kingston Ontario Canada 👍😊 And yes Baldessarini Ultimate is an amazing scent. Thanks to you George, this was added to my collection 😁
@timothysegal3589
@timothysegal3589 2 жыл бұрын
Looking good George! Glad to have you back feeling better. I just managed to buy a 30ml Millie from late 90s early 00s and now I understand what you mean. I sold my 2020 100ml bottle immediately. They are totally different fragrances. It's sad really...
@MrClean-uf5rp
@MrClean-uf5rp 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant and amazing! Damn, you are on fire in such a good way ever since your breakdown. Really, love this “getting real” attitude.
@pissedasafish
@pissedasafish 2 жыл бұрын
This regeneration definitely seems a bit different from the last. A bit of the later Paul McGann (big finish) styling, a war doctor anger....... Is this the War Apprentice? 🤔 Loved the passion and honesty that comes across.
@TheFragranceApprentice
@TheFragranceApprentice 2 жыл бұрын
I cannot tell you how much I love this comment.
@byakuganwing
@byakuganwing 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you for this video! It's really great seeing someone speaking so openly about this! I had my "am I the crazy one here?" moment with Millesime Imperiale a couple years back... I had tried a sample of MI a few years ago and was floored by how good it was! From that moment on, I kept romancing a full bottle for a couple of years before I decided to actually buy one. When I got to it, I tried it again in store and was like "Huh!? What is this?"... Didn't get it then because it didn't seem the MI I remembered. Got another sample because I thought that maybe I was just being crazy... No way would they have butchered it so much in a couple of years... But upon wearing it again, I came to the conclusion that they actually did butcher it... Completely! I doubted myself at first, as it was kinda hard to accept that MI was no more, but alas... It was the truth. Not even speaking about the less volume with higher prices double whammy! Since then I've tried most Creed fragrances and have been repeatedly dismayed with the road they've taken. I kinda warmed up to Viking, but I've wore VC several times, and it always felt basic and flat. The most expensive windshield wiper fluid I've ever tried... Creed is but a shadow of its former self... Thanks for keeping it real! 👍👍👍👍👍
@christianbrewerton710
@christianbrewerton710 2 жыл бұрын
Smelling good is not the same as “worth the money”. Thanks for keeping it real, George
@scentanity2280
@scentanity2280 2 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a "movie" titled: "CREED: A FADED GLORY", Written, Produced and Directed by Sir George Atkinson!
@CarolSmith_authoress_
@CarolSmith_authoress_ 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your honesty.
@parfumprononce6262
@parfumprononce6262 2 жыл бұрын
I love the shooting from the hip videos that you’ve been doing. I don’t need top 5, top 10 or whatever. Just get on there and talk about whatever’s been on your mind. I’m always down to listen.
@DailyInsane
@DailyInsane 2 жыл бұрын
Buying this at msrp is a big regret of mine. I enjoy the dry down but for the price it's simply not worth it. Save your money!!
@Schatje79
@Schatje79 2 жыл бұрын
Mad respect for a fellow Babylon 5 fan. Loved that series so much...that and Farscape. Edit: As someone who loves Viking....Viking Cologne is one of the most perverted cash-grabs I've ever seen. Creed needs to just go away at this point.
@JT-rx1eo
@JT-rx1eo 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think Creeds culture allow them to do flankers. It's not in them. And so when thy tried, they largely failed. Maybe the new ownership group realize that now and will go back to doing what they did best: singular artistic creations.
@dduke777
@dduke777 2 жыл бұрын
You’re one of the best to do it man! I’m 100% on board with this. Terrible for the price.
@MaxIQ77
@MaxIQ77 2 жыл бұрын
Love the passion ❤
@Twasdanight
@Twasdanight 2 жыл бұрын
The first bottle of MI I ever bought, as soon as I sprayed it on, the smell initially was like freshly cut rose stems which transitioned into a beautiful salty slightly fruity floral fragrance that on me lasts 9 hours. I have 2 bottles from 2016 left and I am afraid to try the new Creed formulation of MI. I will have to at some point but I thank myself for buying 2 back up bottles years ago when Notino was in the US selling them at a nice price. I enjoy Milestone and for the money it’s a awesome bang for your buck however I do smell less than optimal synthetic ingredients in it after a little bit that MI never had. I’m gonna have to sample todays MI to see the difference. I do know that todays Aventus smells strange now, soft and is barely a ghost of itself with a synthetic vanilla. Creed was at a time the best and they just seem to be all about making more money while at the same time ruining their current offerings we have loved for years.
@cszabo8899
@cszabo8899 2 жыл бұрын
Well for one thing, Creed has been sold recently to “BlackRock Long Term Private Capital and Javier Ferrán, the Spanish businessman and chairman of Diageo.”(Diageo makes spirits and beer.) Which doesn’t necessarily mean things will change drastically…. just that their long term strategy for Creed may be of greater interest to some of us. ;)
@wullien1
@wullien1 2 жыл бұрын
So glad someone like you has the platform to say things Iv been wanting to say for months,💯stop on and thank you 🙏
@paularmytage8488
@paularmytage8488 2 жыл бұрын
Hey George! You recommended Eau Des Mervilles by Hermes, bought it, love it. Same goes for Ultimate by Baldessarini, and MUCH better than Viking C. Thank you for your advice. I am going to go for the trifector and trust your judgement again and order Victorian Tobacco by Galleria P. Fingers crossed! Cheers, Paul...in Australia.
@user-gj8kk5pg6o
@user-gj8kk5pg6o 2 жыл бұрын
"I forbid you to buy it." 😂😂😂😂
@carlitobo3310
@carlitobo3310 2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad someone had the balls to finally do a review on Baldessarini Ultimate I bought 2 3.4 Oz of this masterpiece not only that when I saw who the perfumer was I blind bought it and didn't care if it would have been bad! Ultimate is a banger 🔥 blessings 🙌
@guillermodavalos1346
@guillermodavalos1346 2 жыл бұрын
Hello!In Spain que say:They are pissing on your face and you think its raining.Thats what I think about some niche brands.Fantastic review!
@thewafflez_73
@thewafflez_73 2 жыл бұрын
You know you’re my favorite reviewer, right? If not, now you do 😉. Your sense of humor is right in line with mine, your creativity is such a gift, it’s so apparent in everything you make. I’m waiting with bated breath for the Aventus video. If it’s anything like the Zoologist T. Rex video (a comedic masterpiece, IMHO, I showed it to so many of my friends, none of which give two shits about frags, yet they dug the video), you just might make this terrifyingly shitty, bizarro world of a year slightly better for those of us in the States, (the ones who rationally follow science and watching our country crumble before our eyes) even if it’s only for 45 minutes.
@time4jesus
@time4jesus 2 жыл бұрын
1 out of 5 for Viking Cologne is very generous of you, George. 1 out of 100 seems more fitting. I don't think I ever got my nose on Baldessarini Ultimate. I smelled one of the other flankers and gave it a pass. Up to this point, CDN Sillage is the best blind purchase I've ever made, so I'm quite prepared to take your word for it again. It's morning here in Australia. Far too early for a pint. Can I offer you coffee and a big English breakfast instead mate? You've earned it.
@JIMBO.17
@JIMBO.17 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think there will be any CREED on George’s Christmas list this year.
@98Nedeljko
@98Nedeljko 2 жыл бұрын
Like half an hour before you released this video I commented on Ash's video to get baldasserini ultimate
@TranceForLyfe
@TranceForLyfe 2 жыл бұрын
Spot on, George. This brutal honesty is what keeps me coming back. I haven't smelled Viking cologne but I had my nose on VIW, Aventus, GIT, and Royal Water. Even at their cheapest (~$250) I would not consider this house. If Creed didn't have the revered history it does they would not have the balls to act this way in today's day and age.
@stevew585
@stevew585 2 жыл бұрын
George, I brought Ultimate on your recommendation, I love it! Thank you my friend.
@athelstan5794
@athelstan5794 2 жыл бұрын
l'homme?
@ttgdirk7371
@ttgdirk7371 2 жыл бұрын
George my boy!! Never letting us down, I got my popcorn for this one 🍿👀
@trancebruh3231
@trancebruh3231 2 жыл бұрын
I think the fact that Creed was sold in Feb 2020 to an enormous private equity firm with $9.5 trillion in assets tells you everything you need to know about the cynical direction they’re taking and the types of businesspeople that are likely influencing these decisions.
@thedayidied
@thedayidied 2 жыл бұрын
The fact that you are a huge Star Trek fan makes me happy. Star Trek is my favorite series of all time. DS9 is my favorite, but VOY is fantastic as well. Out of curiosity, how do you feel about the Discovery/Picard Alex Kurtzman era of Star Trek?
@DevsScents
@DevsScents 2 жыл бұрын
Great video brotha! Much love from Seattle WA USA!!
@amineid2701
@amineid2701 2 жыл бұрын
Man, I love your honesty !!!! Others just say they LOVE every single perfume they try or talk about in their videos, but we know the ones who are honest. I suscribed to your canal. Cheers
@10thmuse51
@10thmuse51 2 жыл бұрын
I love & appreciate your reviews.
@benjaminmcgraw9834
@benjaminmcgraw9834 2 жыл бұрын
Forgive me if this point has already been made in one of the previous comments. I haven’t taken the time to read each and every one of them. I understand what you mean in your analogy comparing the consumption of a recorded production of Star Trek with the experience of art as given by fragrances. I think it works well to use a slightly modified analogy. Millesime Imperial can be likened to a musical composition. Every part and note in the composition has been composed and performed to that of a highly skilled, professional, symphonic orchestra. Now, all of a sudden, that same musical composition is being performed with inferior instruments…by musicians that are not particularly skilled at playing music. There is an essence reserved between the two, yet they are clearly worlds apart. All that truly remains unchanged between the two is the name, Millesime Imperial. This has been an issue of contention in philosophy since time immemorial. It displays the limits of language as it attempts to correspond to a dynamic, ever-changing world. Fantastic haircut…by the way.
@davidfragrance
@davidfragrance 2 жыл бұрын
I happen to be wearing Milestone today. For some reason I find it weirdly metallic smelling and not very pleasant.
@ronaldreagan5535
@ronaldreagan5535 2 жыл бұрын
Majority shareholder of Creed is the US private equity group Black Rock, as of 2020. Private equity groups and investment banks could care less about the quality of the products that they own or invest in. They want return$ for their investors. Period.
@michaelallen9364
@michaelallen9364 2 жыл бұрын
George, we may not agree on everything but in this case…you are correct.
@TheScentDetective
@TheScentDetective 4 күн бұрын
Meh. I enjoy VC. Got the 100 ml for $140 USD from Costco. I agree it's not worth full retail or really even 50% retail. But for less than 30% of retail it's not a bad buy.
@TheScentDetective
@TheScentDetective 4 күн бұрын
Well technically it didn't cost me anything because I used a gift card from the 2% cash back.
@khalidnoor7735
@khalidnoor7735 2 жыл бұрын
Loving the more frequent uploads
@fatdave4582
@fatdave4582 2 жыл бұрын
There’s only 3 creeds that are worth the price…. Original Viking, Royal Oud, and Bois De Portugal
@joeyc8622
@joeyc8622 2 жыл бұрын
Creed Himalaya rocks …
@bradleystroup1457
@bradleystroup1457 2 жыл бұрын
George, you got to try Moschino Friends. I think you'll love it. Green grassy, ocean breeze in the background and some citrus
@jackc3899
@jackc3899 2 жыл бұрын
This video has stopped me purchasing Viking cologne
@TheFragranceApprentice
@TheFragranceApprentice 2 жыл бұрын
I'm relieved.
@jackc3899
@jackc3899 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much where is best to buy the ultimate ?? Thanks.
@Varanis_Ridari
@Varanis_Ridari 2 жыл бұрын
Creed hit Veblen goods territory a long time ago. It's literally "good because it's expensive" and not the other way around nowadays.
@itskyyuuuu
@itskyyuuuu 2 жыл бұрын
Facts
@Tsobe
@Tsobe 2 жыл бұрын
Its weird how everyone echoes others words (reading this comment section) has anyone even tried VC? I had a sample of this, fancied it quite a bit. Bought Baldessarini Ultimate based on this video - while it is a nice fragrance, nowhere near VC and to be honest completely different vibe. They are so different that even non-fragheads can distinct them, so not uncanny. Id even say they're aimed at completely different seasons where Baldessarini Id wear in cold weather Id wear VC in warm weather. I do like The Fragrance Apprentice quite a bit but feel like this was unnecessary harsh and even ...false.
@VIDSTORAGE
@VIDSTORAGE 2 жыл бұрын
I thought it was a rip off based of Old Spice After Shave from what I heard about it 3 or 4 years ago when it was selling for 500 USD Folding Cabbage and if I pay 500 for a bottle of what ever it is ,that bottle had better be attracting some overly aggressive females from a few miles away like radar by just sitting on the shelf ..
@Greenignitor
@Greenignitor 2 жыл бұрын
George, I dont know what got you uploading like this, but I'm loving this. Btw what's your opinion on the Profumo and Spicebomb extreme discontinuations, believe it true or bluff?
@mrdeillusionize5151
@mrdeillusionize5151 2 жыл бұрын
I cant see those rumours being true as they are best sellers for each respective brand.
@SomeRandomBod
@SomeRandomBod 2 жыл бұрын
“That’ll be $500 please”🧐. “No, no I don’t think I’ll do that”🖕🏼. 🤣
@kh7688
@kh7688 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. You just saved me a £120
@michaelbullock8011
@michaelbullock8011 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and I enjoyed it and I appreciate your honesty and I like this fragrance and I give it a 8.5 out of 10 and have a blessed day
@jornvingerhoets2944
@jornvingerhoets2944 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Nice to inform us this way👍👌🙂 Such a shame creed is only seeing money in their costumers, no passion, no innovation anymore
@jsam7455
@jsam7455 2 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. CREED!!!!! Viking Cologne was the final nail in the coffin
@kennethlasseter9264
@kennethlasseter9264 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! These were my thoughts exactly! My wife and I stopped by a Dillard's a month or so ago to check out the fragrances and was met by a Creed saleswoman advertising the new Viking Cologne. She sprayed it on a tester strip and the first thing that came to my mind was Drakkar Noir, with that barbershop type scent. I'm not sure if it was the batch or due to it being a tester strip, but I couldn't help but laugh a little when I smelled it which I felt terrible for doing in front of the saleswoman and apologized. I do enjoy Drakkar Noir on occasion, but to charge so much for this...yikes; you're right, it is extremely cocky and arrogant. I know its the job of the salesperson, but I'd feel ashamed trying to sell something like this; no wow factor, mediocre, a completely overpriced fragrance. I haven't really seen anyone else mention Viking Cologne smelling like Drakkar Noir, so I could be completely wrong about how it smells on the skin (She offered to spray some on me, but after smelling it, I gently declined). At least Creed still has their precious Aventus to fall back on!
@cszabo8899
@cszabo8899 2 жыл бұрын
Save for a few exceptions here and there, I only buy vintage now. It’s a situation that’s annoying even at the best of times, but at least you get very clear about what you want and how you’re spending money.
@dsldude1152
@dsldude1152 2 жыл бұрын
Ultimate also has similarities to Ormonde Jayne Black Gold to my nose but obviously not the same quality.
@UnknownChap
@UnknownChap 2 жыл бұрын
To me and for my taste I could apply this to every single creed scent , they all are different degrees of ok and should be priced the same as the Dior homme line for example 🤮
@fernandolucas7780
@fernandolucas7780 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for opening my eyes! Great job and honesty!
@SDLVlifestyle
@SDLVlifestyle Жыл бұрын
I think Viking Cologne is great. Like most Creed fragrances, it's an experience and your paying for exclusivity.
@martydrury1234
@martydrury1234 2 жыл бұрын
I tried it in John Lewis. It was dying on my skin before I left the store. I really like adventure cologne as it’s one of my most complimented fragrances. But nobody reacted by saying it smelt unique or expensive. When the sales associate said Viking cologne was £240 for 100ml, I thought she was joking. Creed disappeared up their own rear end. There’s having pride in your history as a brand. But it’s clear Creed think they are amazing no matter what. If armaf crack Aventus cologne and release that clone, I think I’m done with Creed. Clones might be harming the industry but creed are asking for clone companies to rip them off with Viking cologne.
@martydrury1234
@martydrury1234 2 жыл бұрын
Aventus cologne. Apologies for the autocorrect
@teakey
@teakey 9 ай бұрын
no description and now I can’t look up the alternative
@localfox1000
@localfox1000 2 жыл бұрын
Looking very sharp after the trim, mate. 👍
@Zidaneman
@Zidaneman 2 жыл бұрын
You sir, have balls... Balls of pure fucking integrity! It's so rare to see brutal honesty these days. Keep em comin, and don't EVER pull your punches! Well done 👏 👏👏👏👏
@James7995
@James7995 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think people have fully grasped how much private equity firms have taken over and as a result, what happened to Creed will happen to every brand with cachet.
@jimiray1969.
@jimiray1969. 2 жыл бұрын
I like Viking Cologne so much that I paid $63 for Alexandria Fragrances Seven Seas Cologne copy of it after smelling the real thing at Creeds Boutique in Las Vegas😁
@1507alejandro
@1507alejandro 2 жыл бұрын
:Love you from Merida, Yucatán, México.
@razvanyke
@razvanyke 2 жыл бұрын
This is so funny to watch now, once we all know the Olivier Creed is an "editeur de Parfum" like Frederic Malle. Pierre Bourdon did most of the scents and Julien Rasquinet :) Nice video anyway, direct sub.
@bikerjimbob
@bikerjimbob 2 жыл бұрын
Love the honesty brother, keep it up! Regards from 🇨🇦
@uncouthliyouth4486
@uncouthliyouth4486 2 жыл бұрын
That Mini MI review in the middle of the video there had me real excited before george realized he was giving away the grand finale 😅.
@Jssrdrgz443
@Jssrdrgz443 2 жыл бұрын
This was an absolute pleasure to watch, keep up the quality content sir
@bobidderis3880
@bobidderis3880 Жыл бұрын
After a few while in the fragrances games. Now I don't chase over brand names anymore. Now lots of middle eastern fragrances rises up their game. They're high quality, lasts longer and bang for bucks. And their bottles too. Gave out a very luxurious royalty vibes.
@jeffsmallwood4636
@jeffsmallwood4636 2 жыл бұрын
Ultimate is power baby!
@aromafromheaven
@aromafromheaven 2 жыл бұрын
Fantabulous video
@wilricketts
@wilricketts 2 жыл бұрын
I like the heel turn George‼️I agree 100% with you on this take.
@wilricketts
@wilricketts 2 жыл бұрын
Or maybe it’s not a heel turn maybe it’s actually more like CM PUNK against Vince.
@mashoodaguda1084
@mashoodaguda1084 2 жыл бұрын
I hope creed is listening to you.. you're actually helping them out.. nice review.. I will give Baldassani ultimate a try and see what happens.. thankx bro..
@leesavage2960
@leesavage2960 2 жыл бұрын
Yet it took Chris literally 15mins to splurge £175 for the 50ml on the day of its release….🤔
@tara5742
@tara5742 2 жыл бұрын
Chris seems very sporty to me though. Lots of showers and re-applying. The carded sample I received from Nordstrom was beautiful, nuanced, and blended like a dream. I can absolutely imagine Chris wearing this very nicely. Maybe the new Creeds just go bad extremely quickly?
@brunopaolucci6594
@brunopaolucci6594 2 жыл бұрын
Sir George is always looking out for us!
@lucianvictorgudiu8926
@lucianvictorgudiu8926 2 жыл бұрын
i agree with your opinion, i would never buy creed again with the current prices and the juice so week ...i would buy instead armaf(waiting hones for a clone of viking and royal oud) and the rest of the money buying parfums de marly !!!
@bionicle1611
@bionicle1611 2 жыл бұрын
Love that you don't use any background music
@Sallahaddin1
@Sallahaddin1 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I thought you've said in a previous video that next time you'll post a 1h Aventus review :D
@jura_rose
@jura_rose 2 жыл бұрын
I agree Pierre Bourdon, sorry Olivier Creed, was very very talented. 🤭
@steveg8707
@steveg8707 2 жыл бұрын
The best frag vid I’ve watched in a long time. Thank you
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