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The Perfect BDSM Scent? | Ranking Every Fragrance I Own
I dive into Histoires de Parfums 1740 Marquis de Sade, a fragrance inspired by one of history's most infamous libertines. 1740 is dark, seductive, and boundary-pushing-perfect for those who seek something daring and unique. I’ll break down each stage of the scent's evolution, from its earthy, leathery opening to the lingering gourmand-like dry down, rating it on strength, pleasantness, and, of course, its provocative uniqueness. Is 1740 really the ultimate fragrance for fans of bold, edgy scents? Join me as I rank 1740 alongside every other fragrance in my collection to see how it stacks up!
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I Met Ulrich Lang and Bought His Scent | Ranking Every Fragrance I Own
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I share the story of meeting Ulrich Lang, the man behind Ulrich Lang New York fragrances, at the 2023 Esxence fragrance expo in Milan. Join me as I explore his unique creation, Aperture, a complex fragrance that blends woody, animalic, and iris notes. I’ll walk you through my initial impressions, the scent's evolution over time, and why this fragrance holds such a special place in my collection...
Kokain vs Kokain Intense: Does Rammstein Deliver? | Ranking Every Fragrance I Own
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I dive deep into Rammstein’s Kokain and Kokain Intense fragrances, exploring their unique scent profiles, longevity, and unexpected qualities. Are these scents as intense and edgy as the band’s image, or do they fall short? From initial impressions to dry down and everything in between, I’ll break down how each fragrance performs and whether Rammstein delivers on the hype. Both Kokain and Kokai...
Is Rien Intense Incense Blind Buy Worthy? | Ranking Every Fragrance I Own
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Today, I'm diving deep into Rien Intense Incense by Etat Libre d'Orange, one of the boldest and most unique fragrances in my collection. This scent is renowned for its intense, synthetic incense profile that captures a church-like ambiance with notes of metallic smokiness, amber, and a burnt quality that challenges the senses. If you're curious about ultra-unique fragrances that push boundaries...
Is This The Most Unique Vetiver Fragrance? | Ranking Every Fragrance I Own
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In this review, I dive deep into Fat Electrician by Etat Libre d'Orange, one of the most unique vetiver fragrances on the market today. Known for its unconventional take on classic scent notes, Fat Electrician combines bitter vetiver, smoky myrrh, and hints of rubber, creating a blend that's as intriguing as it is wearable. If you're a fan of edgy, niche fragrances with resinous, smoky underton...
Is Terre d'Hermes EDT Still a Masterpiece? | Ranking Every Fragrance I Own
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I promised a Terre d'Hermes review. And here it is! Fun fact - the automatic transcript wrote it as "turd or mess is a masterpiece for a man who has taste!". Hope the youtube algorithm doesn't ban the video for this lmao. Anyways, hope you like it! Planning on some changes within the next month! Music: "Killer is Dead" OST - Loading Music 2
Is Cartier Declaration EDT Still a Classic? | Ranking Every Fragrance I Own
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Declaration EDT by Cartier is a classic scent for men... or is it? Let's find that out in this video! Trying out a more serious approach in this video after the mini-success of the previous one! Can't thank you enough, guys! Stages of Wear: # Initial Impression: Scent: Woody, ionone-heavy, somewhat berry-like with a carrot-like vibe, transparent yet spicy. Strength: 7/10 Uniqueness: 9/10 Pleasa...
Is Tom Ford Noir Extreme Worth The Hype? | Ranking Every Fragrance I Own
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I'm back! It did take more effort to get back into the groove than I expected :) Anyways, is Tom Ford - Noir Extreme worth the hype? Let's see in this video. Also, seeing Lord Of The Rings trilogy was an amazing experience. Finally got the closure to a core childhood memory. Love you, dad! Music: "Killer is Dead" OST - Loading Music 2
Is This Discontinued Fragrance Worth It? Aaron Terence Hughes - Neon Ranked
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Aaron Terence Hughe's Neon is one of the first fragrances I smelled from him and it has a welcome stay in my collection. Despite it being discontinued, I still use it without worrying too much. So I guess this is a fleeting love meant to end at some point, but it doesn't make me sad. I'm happy that I have it while it lasts :) Also, I really am watching the whole LOTR trilogy this week, so no vi...
Ranking Guerlain - Homme EDP
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Going back to the roots with this one! It definitely took a bunch more effort to get this right than the previous videos. But comparing with the other recent videos this feels a lot better to me! So we'll go with this now :) As for Guerlain Homme EDP - it will probably go back to gathering dust in my drawer until the end of the world or something lmao. Music: "Killer is Dead" OST - Loading Music 2
Ranking Serge Lutens - Ambre Sultan
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This time I'm ranking Serge Lutens - Ambre Sultan. It's a great amber fragrance for all occasions! Note - I did say that it doesn't last that long, but the skin scent does last easily until the next morning. Also, the similarity to L'AIR DU DÉSERT MAROCAIN is mostly in the way that the amber smells similar. The floral aspect is very much toned down in Ambre Sultan. Music: "Killer is Dead" OST -...
Smells I Hate | My Secret Project | Ranking Updates
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QnA time! Some changes done in this vide, will see how it goes! Music: Harris Heller -
Ranking Every Single Fragrance I Own - Rammstein Rosenrot
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Here's a fragrance that feels super unique, but still falls a bit short from perfection. Rammstein - Rosenrot. Spicy rose, metallic smokiness, fresh and aquatic. It is very much worthy of attention. Also, next time expecting the q&a video to be done! :) Music: "Killer is Dead" OST - Loading Music 2
Ranking Every Single Fragrance I Own - Bogue Douleur
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Bogue Douleur is the fragrance I wanted to rank first when coming up with the concept for the series, so it's bound to be good, eh? Finally got the good camera working and set up! But recording this has been quite painful - so many tech issues! (Not as painful as the fragrance though, ha!) Regardless, making this video was really fun for me. Hope it's just as fun for you to watch it! Music: "Ki...
Ranking Every Single Fragrance I Own - Molinard Figue
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Back with a review of Molinard Figue ranking it among my other perfumes. There should be a ramp up in the visual quality starting next video for sure! (unless I somehow screw it up again, lmao) Music: "Killer is Dead" OST - Loading Music 2
Ranking Every Fragrance I Own - Guccy Guilty Absolute
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Ranking Every Fragrance I Own - Guccy Guilty Absolute
Ranking Every Single Fragrance I Own - Dior Fahrenheit EDT
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Ranking Every Single Fragrance I Own - Dior Fahrenheit EDT
Ranking Every Single Fragrance I Own - Creed Viking
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Ranking Every Single Fragrance I Own - Creed Viking
Are Fragrance Dupes Screwed? (Cryptosym)
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Are Fragrance Dupes Screwed? (Cryptosym)
Should you go to Esxence 2024?
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Should you go to Esxence 2024?
Everyone's Leaving... I'm Back.
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Everyone's Leaving... I'm Back.
Top Men's Perfumes To Wear This Christmas!
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Top Men's Perfumes To Wear This Christmas!
Wearing Panty Droppers With NO Compliments? Try This!
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Wearing Panty Droppers With NO Compliments? Try This!
Essential Parfums - Cheap Niche Fragrance Review
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Essential Parfums - Cheap Niche Fragrance Review
Top 5 Men’s Winter Signature Scents 2022
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Top 5 Men’s Winter Signature Scents 2022
Histoires De Parfums - Encens Roi | The Best Incense Perfume?
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Histoires De Parfums - Encens Roi | The Best Incense Perfume?
Is Sigur Ros Limited Fragrance Good? | Flotholt Review
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Is Sigur Ros Limited Fragrance Good? | Flotholt Review
Francesca Bianchi - Niche Fragrance House Review
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Francesca Bianchi - Niche Fragrance House Review
Uh Oh Stinky Smelling Good??? Fragrance Review
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Uh Oh Stinky Smelling Good??? Fragrance Review
Best University Fragrance Guide
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Best University Fragrance Guide

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  • @Liam-gd4qi
    @Liam-gd4qi 4 години тому

    Love you start this with that quote

  • @shortclips9620
    @shortclips9620 2 дні тому

    Opening made me lol :D

  • @sarkisianmarietta2575
    @sarkisianmarietta2575 6 днів тому

    Apres, bales, hetakerkir es patmum🥳🤓

  • @TheoPercival-Smythe
    @TheoPercival-Smythe 6 днів тому

    Honey/Urine/Poop. You’re not really selling this one to me 😂

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 6 днів тому

      And I'm not trying to! 😂 Though personally I love when the perfumer is pushing the balance between pleasure and disgust.

  • @JaneTheJubilant
    @JaneTheJubilant 7 днів тому

    Great story about how you picked it up!

  • @theladycleo
    @theladycleo 12 днів тому

    I also feel with this line that they’re not as shocking or exciting as they’re marketed as

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 11 днів тому

      For sure! Would've loved something with more challenging!

  • @JaneTheJubilant
    @JaneTheJubilant 14 днів тому

    Loved that opening 😂

  • @turnoffx
    @turnoffx 19 днів тому

    Nice video😁 Another question, did you try any zoologist?

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 19 днів тому

      Thanks! Unfortunately I haven't had the chance so far

  • @TygreKitty
    @TygreKitty 20 днів тому

    Absolutely not

  • @userformerlyknownasT
    @userformerlyknownasT 20 днів тому

    You know I’m loving the snark in your videos - “especially not this one” 😂

  • @shortclips9620
    @shortclips9620 21 день тому

    nice vid ;)

  • @bestotom4068
    @bestotom4068 21 день тому

    Declaration is a masterpiece.💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

  • @bestotom4068
    @bestotom4068 21 день тому

    I 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 Cartier.

  • @walkerck
    @walkerck 25 днів тому

    If you like it right away, you probably won't like it for a long time, as it has no depth.

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 25 днів тому

      Most of the fragrances I love are definitely ones I disliked at first. But there are some loves at first sniff that I'm still very much crazy about.

  • @WhatsThatSmell
    @WhatsThatSmell 27 днів тому

    Always love that title. Thanks man, this is such a nice one

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 27 днів тому

      Aww yeah! Thank you for the kind words :)

  • @turnoffx
    @turnoffx 28 днів тому

    Nice video, Rien Intense next? Im curios how it smell and if it is blind buyable.

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 27 днів тому

      It is one that I'm waiting on 😂 Definitely DON'T blind buy it. Try first. I absolutely love it though.

    • @turnoffx
      @turnoffx 27 днів тому

      @@arturs.drikis Cant semple it unfortunately. One question, it smell too mature / vintage ?

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 27 днів тому

      ​@@turnoffx it doesn't smell too mature to me at all. It is quite strong and edgy I'd say. You WILL smell like church, but with a weird aldehydic twist :D If you've ever listened to the band Batushka, this is how it smells to me. If you want to, I'll do a video on it within a couple of weeks.

  • @nizar-ud9zm
    @nizar-ud9zm 28 днів тому

    Omg. This one of the classic. ❤

  • @WhatsThatSmell
    @WhatsThatSmell Місяць тому

    At this price point I think it’s a bargain for something that is definitely a bit different

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis Місяць тому

      Oh for sure! A really good price-value ratio!

  • @Jesus-Christ-Is-Our-King
    @Jesus-Christ-Is-Our-King Місяць тому

    How can you even detect something from this scent after 10 hours? I really like this one, but unfortunately I think it’s not so strong. I like to smash 10 sprays of it on my skin.

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis Місяць тому

      Great question! There are multiple reasons why we may have different results: 1 Skin differences 2 I may have sprayed some on my clothes which makes it last longer 3 We may have different levels of sensitivity for different raw materials. I.e. I'm hypersensitive to powdery musks.

    • @Jesus-Christ-Is-Our-King
      @Jesus-Christ-Is-Our-King Місяць тому

      @@arturs.drikis Thanks for replying. Do you have any recommendations for masculine beast mode fragrances?

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis Місяць тому

      ​@@Jesus-Christ-Is-Our-King Depends on what you want to be honest. I'm a fan of Aaron Terence Hughe's fragrances. Oud or Tabac are really good for a more masculine scent. Red Tobacco by Mancera is an obvious recommendation too. Intense Pepper by Montale is also really good if you want spicy. If you're into something more edgy - Rien Intense Incense is insane imho. And if you want a total cheapie - I would check out Oud Touch by Franck Olivier.

    • @Jesus-Christ-Is-Our-King
      @Jesus-Christ-Is-Our-King 29 днів тому

      @ Alright, thanks for replying. ATH is not available in EU at the moment, but I heard good things about his parfumes.

  • @theladycleo
    @theladycleo Місяць тому

    “Try it multiple times” I think that could go for a lot of fragrances

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis Місяць тому

      Definitely! Just with this one it was especially the case for me. Couldn't understand the scent for the longest time until it finally dawned on me :D

  • @JaneTheJubilant
    @JaneTheJubilant Місяць тому

    I wonder if ‘really good’ will still be the most popular category when you finish?

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis Місяць тому

      Great point, Jane! It does feel like this could be the case, since not that many fragrances are just straight up bad. I do think that "Ok" will bring some competition here as well (as boring as it may sound 😅). The very fact that I own a scent already presupposes that I like it to some degree. Obviously with the exception of those that I irresponsibly blind bought 😂 I will be reviewing some scents that I'd definitely rank other than "really good". And it will take less than 128+ videos to do that too for sure. I probably will revise the criteria as well and make it a bit more strict, since it does seem like there's a clear bias in my categorizing.

  • @Liam-gd4qi
    @Liam-gd4qi Місяць тому

    Congrats on 200 subs dude! 👍

  • @nizar-ud9zm
    @nizar-ud9zm Місяць тому

    Not very noir. Definitely not extreme to me. 😅 Vanilla pistachio cream.

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis Місяць тому

      Haha totally! It is so cozy, it feels like the noir part was forgotten here :D

  • @sarkisianmarietta2575
    @sarkisianmarietta2575 Місяць тому

    Can u make a video abt the parfums from Victoria Secrets ???😂😂😂

  • @joegreen5564
    @joegreen5564 Місяць тому

    Cracking work on this. I often get compliments with this one. Cheers!

  • @3.14name
    @3.14name Місяць тому

    EDT, Recently got one. It s weak, in one hour is a skin scent

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis Місяць тому

      That's so sad! Wish it had the longevity the older versions had...

  • @JaneTheJubilant
    @JaneTheJubilant 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for this, have a nice break and good luck with lord of the rings!

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis Місяць тому

      Thanks! It was amazing! Thoroughly enjoyed the week off :) Very excited to come back as soon as I can!

  • @WhatsThatSmell
    @WhatsThatSmell 2 місяці тому

    Such a shame it was discontinued

  • @turnoffx
    @turnoffx 2 місяці тому

    Nice job, this channel is underrated.

  • @cedriccoulter
    @cedriccoulter 2 місяці тому

    First rate job dude! Always look forward to these

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 2 місяці тому

      Aww yeah! Comments like these keep me going! :D

  • @LuminousLucille
    @LuminousLucille 2 місяці тому

    Hope you didn’t have to go to too much trouble with this, video looks great 🙃

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 2 місяці тому

      Definitely no trouble! :) It's fun to try and make every video a little bit better than the previous one.

  • @Liam-gd4qi
    @Liam-gd4qi 2 місяці тому

    Interesting point about the mint lasting, will look out for that next time

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 2 місяці тому

      Oh definitely! Peppermint in my experience is usually a top to middle note. Also it can easily overpower the fragrance when I use peppermint EO.

  • @WhatsThatSmell
    @WhatsThatSmell 2 місяці тому

    Musk can be tricky, I’m not a huge fan of it in this one either. Don’t remember the basil - but it’s been a while since I tried it.

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 2 місяці тому

      Yeah, the basil isn't super prominent, but you can notice it if you know what to search for

  • @notIsaidtheWalrus
    @notIsaidtheWalrus 2 місяці тому

    Now that’s what I call a review. Subbed

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! The process is going to only get better!

  • @theladycleo
    @theladycleo 2 місяці тому

    I adore Serge Lutens! They really are something special 😋

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 2 місяці тому

      For sure! Absolutely love some of the brand's fragrances.

  • @sarkisianmarietta2575
    @sarkisianmarietta2575 2 місяці тому

    Inch es bohokum tatikits?😂 “She hates my…i hate her… food… for (chicken)”🤣🤣 Ckendaluer😅

  • @userformerlyknownasT
    @userformerlyknownasT 2 місяці тому

    “Removed this garbage” Great start to the episode! Thanks mate and definitely hope you’ll try the spray off 👌

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 2 місяці тому

      Haha for sure! Excited to not have that old lamp in the room 😂

  • @WhatsThatSmell
    @WhatsThatSmell 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions

  • @theladycleo
    @theladycleo 2 місяці тому

    Been looking forward to this 😜 And can I say how nice it is to see a longer video from you? And I’d definitely be up for some fragrance challenges! Could make a nice change of pace for you.

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Longer videos mean more time put into editing the said videos. One of the reasons I decided to do a video per fragrance 😅 If you have any specific ideas for a challenge, I will definitely keep that mind, btw

    • @theladycleo
      @theladycleo 2 місяці тому

      Of course! I just wanted to let you know 😋 Blind sniffs are always fun but I’d love to see you take on the spray off challenge, especially with your analytical approach to things! So you take 8 colognes, and from those pick any 2. You spray them both into the air and see which is stronger. The winner goes on to the next round. Keep going till you find the strongest! Obviously it’s not too serious but it’s great to play along.

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 2 місяці тому

      @@theladycleo Interesting! Having tournament-like videos could be fun to do!

  • @joegreen5564
    @joegreen5564 2 місяці тому

    Great to learn more about you man! And the project sounds incredibly useful, hope you’ll provide updates for us as you go along

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Thinking about how not to overcrowd everything with just software updates later on :D

  • @Vei1x
    @Vei1x 2 місяці тому

    1st 🎉 btw the picture lvl up is so incredible, gratz

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! :D Next videos will be even better!

  • @jessicaarmoa
    @jessicaarmoa 2 місяці тому

    Saludos! Desde Paraguay, excelente video

  • @theladycleo
    @theladycleo 3 місяці тому

    Great review this week!

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 3 місяці тому

      Aww thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Liam-gd4qi
    @Liam-gd4qi 3 місяці тому

    Wow I never knew Rammstein made fragrances!

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 3 місяці тому

      I know, right? But it's most likely them just plastering on their brand on the fragrances. Maybe some curation as well, but can't imagine this being a super involved process for them.

    • @tosa2522
      @tosa2522 2 місяці тому

      Rammstein has been working with perfumer Alexandre Illan since 2017. A. Illan: “Well, it's not Arianna Grande, and when they came to me, they told me they didn't want sugar notes. They don't want to be a celebrity fragrance line. They want their fragrances to be a continuation of their DNA. The license is closely tied to the band; everything has to have a green light from them.”

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 2 місяці тому

      Ah okay! My mistake then.

  • @userformerlyknownasT
    @userformerlyknownasT 3 місяці тому

    I always thought Rammstein fragrances were a bit of a gimmick, especially if they’re called ultimate pussy or whatever it was. But Rosenrot was an awesome fragrance. Bring on the q&a!

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 3 місяці тому

      Thanks! Yea. I do have some other fragrances from them that I'm not a huge fan of, but this is an exception

  • @JaneTheJubilant
    @JaneTheJubilant 3 місяці тому

    You know I’ve been loving this series. But could I ask that you edit your videos a bit less? It’s really nice in a video to see you get your nose on the fragrance you’re talking about! Hope it’s ok to say 😇

    • @userformerlyknownasT
      @userformerlyknownasT 3 місяці тому

      I second this!

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 3 місяці тому

      Hmmm, interesting. I will think about how to better approach this for sure....

  • @viruk777
    @viruk777 3 місяці тому

    Great video, cheers for that. I fell in love with Francesca's Lover's Tale and am about to order her discovery set. Need a few FB bottles in my life, I feel and some research is in order. Absolutely unique, beautiful fragrance artist.

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 3 місяці тому

      Thanks! Definitely love her stuff!

  • @freddykruger8229
    @freddykruger8229 3 місяці тому

    FB Encounters, is a new favorite of mine!

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 3 місяці тому

      Ooh, will have to check it out! Been out of the loop with the new releases.

  • @theladycleo
    @theladycleo 3 місяці тому

    My questions: Have you had any funny or embarrassing reactions to fragrances you’re wearing? And have you ever had any funny or embarrassing reactions to fragrances others are wearing? Looking forward to your answers 🙃

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 3 місяці тому

      Interesting question! Will think about it :)

  • @joegreen5564
    @joegreen5564 3 місяці тому

    Hey that was quick! You keep mentioning this project you’re working on, can you tell us more about it? And have you ever considered making some fragrance challenge videos?

    • @arturs.drikis
      @arturs.drikis 3 місяці тому

      For now I have no buffer videos. Every week I record and edit the video for the next one, so yeah :D Tough question to be honest, since I wanted to announce once it's a lot more ready, but will see what I can do.