Your first top 10 video popped up on my UA-cam feed. Very insightful comments. I enjoyed hearing what are your favorites. You live classics as I do. Your insight into effects of Kouros was right on. It was th fragrance that drew me into exploring and collecting. I write on your Italian Cypress video, because in the last one I thought of in my top 10. My top 10 are my signature and my top 5 on fragrantica page, + 4 more. Windsor, Guerlain Lupin Dandy, Hermes Equipage (vintage), Creed Epicea, MFK Lumier Noire Pour Homme, Creed Boise Du Portugal, French Lover, Eloge Du Traitre (Eldo), Siberian Musk.
Great vid Ramsey. Emptied my decant of this i bought a few years ago as SOTD for my watch, went crazy for TFs buying in lockdown with nothing else to do...to me its a mid green experience not like some of the green monsters i really love like 'the Bug' by Lush, but wears quite close and personal which is cool. I would get it again but your right prices are silly for the availability it has
Your video makes me wanna side by side Z-14 and Italian Cypress, the latter was my SOTD btw. Love the Cypress note, that’s why I also like Costa Azzurra. A good summers day is starting with the EdP, spray Costa Azzurra Aqua in the high high heat and ending with Costa Azzurra Parfum for the evening. It adds some warmth to the Cypress note. A beautiful cypress journey, with three bottles that go (combined) for about the same $350 as one bottle Italian Cypress…
I was wearing the aftershave of Ferre for Men recently and couldn't help but notice a strong similarity with the base of Z-14 as well. Italian Cypress certainly has many similarities, but it's my preferred of the bunch. In fact, in an attempt to salvage my precious juice, I once purchased a clone of the TF long ago from across the pond and it was an atrocious fail. 🤦♂ Remember that Simpsons halloween episode when Otto runs Hans Moleman's AMC Gremlin off the road, only to have it stop in front of a tree and explode? 🤣 Yeah, like that. But you damn well nailed that ultrasound diffuser analogy. I absolutely get that vibe.
Roja - Apex and Les Abstraits - Des Cendres must be the best scents you can get in this catagory right now. I have a 10ml of Italian Cypress and I think its really good but not as good as those two. 🥰
I absolutely used to splash myself down in Halston as a teenager. Very good stuff. No wonder Mr. Ford's stuff is so good. That back story and your knowledge or just straight up effort to learn these historic/stories is Why you may just be the GOAT Sir. I HAVE TO GET A BOTTLE OF Z14 AGAIN.
Hearing Enchante Perfumes pronounced out loud cleared up the confusion for me - I thought it was Enchanted Perfumes and wondered why the hell he left off the "d" in the domain name of the website.
Thats a perfect descirption of Italian Cypress. TF brought it back about 1year ago but only in a small stock and only in a 250ml decant bottle for 2000$ 😂
Great video and spot on description. I think I over-romanticize it in my head because as you say, it’s great but not mind blowing. I always describe it as “bracing” and nearly tannic in its dryness. I have about 1ml left out of an official 5ml luxury sample from the brand that I open like once a year just for the memories lol. As soon as I smelled Apex I identified both the TF and Z14 influence and immediately bought a bottle. Love how Roja modernized the DNA and actually made it a far more interesting fragrance.
Yeah I thought Italian Cypress is more a case study & love letter to Z-14 than something I would run out and buy because I have to have it... I did enjoy Apex too but I wouldnt buy a bottle 🍻
Late on this, but I was lucky enough to befriend a guy who had access to Tom Ford reps and he bought Drammar 1000ml of Italian Cypress, ombré leather 16, Arabian wood, and some others And I got big decants of the above 3^ and they’re all fantastic, use only for special occasions Late on this one, but hope ur good big Ram
@@RamseytheRamI know, it was blind buy and I didn’t even know it’s similar to Apex which I own I love as well. It’s real proper Tom Ford tester, I’ve checked atomizer and cup all legit. Guy had bad 50% positive feedback and I was the only person bidding.
I'd sell me own granny for a bottle of this! In England there are a few sites selling decants, but I'm 99% sure its not TF but a smell-a-like. Please, TF, bring it back!!
@@RamseytheRam I had no idea, my knowledge of fragrances is improving by watching your videos. Tom Ford is an alumni of Parsons School of design and so is my son, I am so proud of this fact. I own several of Tom Ford fragrances and I like them but since he sold the business I am not sure will be buying anymore.
Have a few bottles of Italian cypress got them good few years ago and the DNA was one that I fell in love with, personally one of my favourite Tom Fords because I love this sort of DNA and would never not have it in my collection, but I understand where your coming from with the pricing in the current market, the complexity is not something that deserves the massive current price tag. It is very linear but sometimes that's what you want from a fragrance in certain days(me personally). If you don't have a emotionally connection with this fragrance and really have to have it for that reason on smell alone there is cheaper easier to find fragrances that will scratch that itch. But I personally will have to have Italian cypress as I have personal attachments associated with it.
Great review as always!.. The way you described the opening is pretty much what I’ve been looking for throughout the life of a fragrance. That cooling brisk pine, eucalyptus smell. Any ideas? Thanks.
Random Question: Which of the 5 re releases of areej le dore is the most animalic. I want to buy one of them but, I haven't smelt any of the originals. Having a really hard time decciding. Please help Rams lol
Cheers Rams, I haven’t sniffed this one and most likely won’t due to rarity and price,but I’m happy with my good old vintage Halston 14 ,which I just noticed could do backing up ,however across the pond here I’m not seeing much dammit,and a lot of modern offerings on offer in the guise of vintage hmmm, buyers beware for sure . Apex is probably quite good but hey ho I’m not really tempted as yet lol . Have a good one buddy appreciate the review 🙏✌️👍
I'd be curious to get your take on DUA fragrances reiteration on Italian Cypress, called Italian Decorum. Now I've never gotten my nose on Italian Cypress but hot damn, DUAs take on it, is absolutely amazing. My gf told me when I wear it, I smell like a man. That's her way of saying I smell masculine and she likes it. If you haven't tried it Ramsey, definitely check it out
They always get rid of the best ones!
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Your first top 10 video popped up on my UA-cam feed. Very insightful comments. I enjoyed hearing what are your favorites.
You live classics as I do. Your insight into effects of Kouros was right on. It was th fragrance that drew me into exploring and collecting.
I write on your Italian Cypress video, because in the last one I thought of in my top 10.
My top 10 are my signature and my top 5 on fragrantica page, + 4 more.
Windsor, Guerlain Lupin Dandy, Hermes Equipage (vintage), Creed Epicea, MFK Lumier Noire Pour Homme, Creed Boise Du Portugal, French Lover, Eloge Du Traitre (Eldo), Siberian Musk.
I have never smelled many in your list! Never smelled Lupin dandy, Epicea, Lumier Noir Ph etc.... they are on the list 👃🏻
Anouge and Enchante are a real pleasure. You put me onto him to find some vintage Dior’s. What a tremendous resource for us! Thanks.
Anooj is an absolute Gem to the community 💎
This and London are ones I would love to get my nose on but I’m scared I’ll then want to search for a FB of them both haha
I would also love to smell London one day... thanks for watching & commenting 😊
Fantastic review mate
Thank you brother 🙏🙏🙏
the incense in the base is what i love the most. top 5 tom fords
Thanks for sharing & watching 🙂
Great vid Ramsey. Emptied my decant of this i bought a few years ago as SOTD for my watch, went crazy for TFs buying in lockdown with nothing else to do...to me its a mid green experience not like some of the green monsters i really love like 'the Bug' by Lush, but wears quite close and personal which is cool. I would get it again but your right prices are silly for the availability it has
Perfume prices silly indeed
Thanks for watching 😊
Great review ,I just recently bought a 9ml sample of Italian Cypress I love it also Rive D’Ambre , all Tom Ford private blends are. great fragrance
Indeed... thanks for watching & commenting 🍻
You’re welcome, do you have or do you know anyone that has a bottle for sale?
Sorry I dont
Italian Cypress is lovely! not worth those prices at all though of course
I couldn't find your video about Apex. Can you link it here for us?
Just go to my playlists & find ROJA PARFUMS playlist and you will see the Apex video in that playlist 😊
ua-cam.com/video/wd1Sl9EgwzU/v-deo.html&pp=iAQB
Your video makes me wanna side by side Z-14 and Italian Cypress, the latter was my SOTD btw. Love the Cypress note, that’s why I also like Costa Azzurra. A good summers day is starting with the EdP, spray Costa Azzurra Aqua in the high high heat and ending with Costa Azzurra Parfum for the evening. It adds some warmth to the Cypress note. A beautiful cypress journey, with three bottles that go (combined) for about the same $350 as one bottle Italian Cypress…
Great comment Gerard 🤌🤌🤌
I was wearing the aftershave of Ferre for Men recently and couldn't help but notice a strong similarity with the base of Z-14 as well. Italian Cypress certainly has many similarities, but it's my preferred of the bunch. In fact, in an attempt to salvage my precious juice, I once purchased a clone of the TF long ago from across the pond and it was an atrocious fail. 🤦♂ Remember that Simpsons halloween episode when Otto runs Hans Moleman's AMC Gremlin off the road, only to have it stop in front of a tree and explode? 🤣 Yeah, like that. But you damn well nailed that ultrasound diffuser analogy. I absolutely get that vibe.
I have had some clone fails as well... you arent alone Doni 😂😂😂
Hi, I think I may have a clone but it’s hard to tell. Box doesn’t have that little code on the inside of the box
Roja - Apex and Les Abstraits - Des Cendres must be the best scents you can get in this catagory right now. I have a 10ml of Italian Cypress and I think its really good but not as good as those two. 🥰
I think Des Cendres is closer to Aramis Devin but they are amazing perfumes indeed 😊
I absolutely used to splash myself down in Halston as a teenager. Very good stuff. No wonder Mr. Ford's stuff is so good. That back story and your knowledge or just straight up effort to learn these historic/stories is Why you may just be the GOAT Sir. I HAVE TO GET A BOTTLE OF Z14 AGAIN.
You have to get a bottle of Z-14... it is so underrated... get an older bottle if you can ... anything before EA and you are set🙏🙏🙏
Hearing Enchante Perfumes pronounced out loud cleared up the confusion for me - I thought it was Enchanted Perfumes and wondered why the hell he left off the "d" in the domain name of the website.
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I know a great alternative to Italian Cypress that is a tad smoother. But I’ll keep it for myself :)
Floris 1962 ?
@@PiggiHiggi shhhhhh damn it! :D
also sadly discontinued@@PiggiHiggi
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Never smelled Floris 1962 🤔
@@RamseytheRam of all the people on earth you must try my friend. Get a sample.
Thats a perfect descirption of Italian Cypress.
TF brought it back about 1year ago but only in a small stock and only in a 250ml decant bottle for 2000$ 😂
2000 dollars?! Heck no 😅
4:00...did Bobby O send you his chair?
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Great video and spot on description. I think I over-romanticize it in my head because as you say, it’s great but not mind blowing. I always describe it as “bracing” and nearly tannic in its dryness.
I have about 1ml left out of an official 5ml luxury sample from the brand that I open like once a year just for the memories lol.
As soon as I smelled Apex I identified both the TF and Z14 influence and immediately bought a bottle. Love how Roja modernized the DNA and actually made it a far more interesting fragrance.
Yeah I thought Italian Cypress is more a case study & love letter to Z-14 than something I would run out and buy because I have to have it... I did enjoy Apex too but I wouldnt buy a bottle 🍻
Which Roja
Apex
Late on this, but I was lucky enough to befriend a guy who had access to Tom Ford reps and he bought Drammar 1000ml of Italian Cypress, ombré leather 16, Arabian wood, and some others
And I got big decants of the above 3^ and they’re all fantastic, use only for special occasions
Late on this one, but hope ur good big Ram
So happy to hear that! I have never smelled Arabian wood or Ombre Leather 16 but I am sure they are fantastic 🤌🤌🤌
I was lucky to get brand new 50ml tester on eBay recently for $60 Australian. I love it, beautiful woods lingering whole day. Long lasting on my skin
U found this for 60 bucks? And it's real? You need to buy a lotto ticket...congratulations
@@RamseytheRamI know, it was blind buy and I didn’t even know it’s similar to Apex which I own I love as well. It’s real proper Tom Ford tester, I’ve checked atomizer and cup all legit. Guy had bad 50% positive feedback and I was the only person bidding.
I'd sell me own granny for a bottle of this! In England there are a few sites selling decants, but I'm 99% sure its not TF but a smell-a-like. Please, TF, bring it back!!
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I wish they would too... thanks for watching & commenting 🍻
I own Aqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana. Would be curious to smell TF IC side by side to compare. Agree with you on the medicinal quality of cypress.
Thanks for watching & commenting 🙏🙏🙏
I wore haslton z 14 while in college . Loved it and like like some
Halston Z-14 is such an influential fragrance ... I am glad to have backed it up my collection
Thanks for watching 🍻
@@RamseytheRam I had no idea, my knowledge of fragrances is improving by watching your videos. Tom Ford is an alumni of Parsons School of design and so is my son, I am so proud of this fact. I own several of Tom Ford fragrances and I like them but since he sold the business I am not sure will be buying anymore.
Top review! Thank you.
Thanks for watching & commenting 🥂
Have a few bottles of Italian cypress got them good few years ago and the DNA was one that I fell in love with, personally one of my favourite Tom Fords because I love this sort of DNA and would never not have it in my collection, but I understand where your coming from with the pricing in the current market, the complexity is not something that deserves the massive current price tag. It is very linear but sometimes that's what you want from a fragrance in certain days(me personally). If you don't have a emotionally connection with this fragrance and really have to have it for that reason on smell alone there is cheaper easier to find fragrances that will scratch that itch. But I personally will have to have Italian cypress as I have personal attachments associated with it.
Its a beautiful fragrance indeed 🤌🤌🤌
Thanks for watching & commenting 🍻
Wow! You have a few bottles of Italian Cypress! Any chance you are willing to part with one?
Great review as always!.. The way you described the opening is pretty much what I’ve been looking for throughout the life of a fragrance. That cooling brisk pine, eucalyptus smell. Any ideas? Thanks.
I would try and sniff as many frags with Cypress or Eucalyptus as you can till you find the one 👰♀😂
@@RamseytheRam Thanks Ram
Random Question: Which of the 5 re releases of areej le dore is the most animalic. I want to buy one of them but, I haven't smelt any of the originals. Having a really hard time decciding. Please help Rams lol
Definately siberian musk & chinese oud are the two more animalic of the bunch to my nose
yes Siberian musk and Russian oud are the 2 I was narrowing it down to based on videos I watched.@@RamseytheRam
Thanks for the fragrance history lesson 🤓
Appreciate you watching & commenting 🙂
Do you like vert de fleur Ramsay?
Smelled it in passing a loooooong time ago but I dont remember it ... i like vert de encens the best of the three
Cheers Rams, I haven’t sniffed this one and most likely won’t due to rarity and price,but I’m happy with my good old vintage Halston 14 ,which I just noticed could do backing up ,however across the pond here I’m not seeing much dammit,and a lot of modern offerings on offer in the guise of vintage hmmm, buyers beware for sure . Apex is probably quite good but hey ho I’m not really tempted as yet lol . Have a good one buddy appreciate the review 🙏✌️👍
Thanks for watching Bren ... hope you get to smell Apex & Italian Cypress one day 🐽🐽
Love to smell that Tom ford
Hope you get to one day Andy 🤌🤌🤌
Ram!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏🙏😀😀😀😀😀❤❤❤
Cheers Rachel 🍻🤌🙏
Cool
Thanks for watching & commenting Andy 🍻
I'd be curious to get your take on DUA fragrances reiteration on Italian Cypress, called Italian Decorum. Now I've never gotten my nose on Italian Cypress but hot damn, DUAs take on it, is absolutely amazing. My gf told me when I wear it, I smell like a man. That's her way of saying I smell masculine and she likes it. If you haven't tried it Ramsey, definitely check it out
I don't talk clones on the channel...it's just not what I am into