Vintage green and peony pink pepper are both great fresh scents. I really want to try the other Banana Republic line. We don't get them too often in my area at discounters. Hopefully some will start popping up here soon. I always like stopping in to watch what you pick up from these hauls, great video!
Glad you finally got to try that metal rain. For $23 all day everyday. I really like that one. Fragrance net and fragrance X are selling metal rain for 64 and $72 each
Update from the rack stores: I went to Burlington last night and found numerous boxes of 78 Original Green, a two pack of Lacoste Blanc for 50, and someone who walked in two minutes before I did found the sole box of Neroli Woods and had it in his cart. I snagged that 78 Original Green as a backup, but I have hope now that I've seen Neroli Woods in the rack store that I'll see some of the others in there as well that I could only previously find online, like Cypress Cedar or that 83 leather and the rest.
I own and enjoy both of these fragrances. From Bois de vetiver I get the mint, rose, vetiver, and ambroxan and my wife really enjoys it on me. From metal rain, I get a very fruity, watery, and musky scent which I really like. Great review once again. Thanks for your thoughts on these cheap gems.
Great video had me on pins and needles my wife just told me today I should get a back up bottle of grassland I’m still looking for metal rain in my area.
I like Metal Raid and have smelled SMW before. From memory, it didn't remind me of that either. Also, I have Armaf Siliage, which I'd give away cause i hate it but I dont want to figure out how to send stuff 😂. I'd rather have Himalaya though id love to try PR XS .
Great video Gerard! Love the rack stores finds! Hey I heard a good tip the other day and wanted to share it with you. I was told to spray it about 6 inches or more away from the test strip that way you get the actual opening of the fragrance and not the alcohol. Hope this helps you as it did me. Have a good day man
I never get good luck at any rack store. Maybe the best I found I found was Dylan blue but the price did not beat discounters. My best friend found pure havane for $60.
I’m getn tired of redundancy as well. Lately I’ve been taking a lot of frags back because of that. Just cuz they smell too much like something I already have.
@@gerardgeorge I found it at MW, so I got a sniff of it there. However, I bought it at Macy’s as a gift set with After Shave Balm, Travel Spray and a 100 Ml bottle for $25! Heck of a deal for a great fragrance.
Great video! I hate that you passed on Dunhill custom. I grabbed it a few weeks ago and love it. Was hoping that you grabbed and reviewed it. Good stuff tho!
i've been hoping to spot CR7 Game On by Cristiano Ronaldo at the rack stores in my area but never do, I heard it's a Armani Stronger With You dupe. good reviews like always, keep em coming, you're on your way to Jeremy level in no time!
Noticed the hospital bracelet. Hope everything is ok with you and your family (not to pry) appeciate the rack store find reviews for us rack store hunters!
You skipped that Dunhill Custom and as someone who owns it, you're not missing out. Literally EVERY Banana Republic Icon fragrance is worth it. All of them. If you ever spot one you don't have, instant buy in my opinion. Funny aside: A good friend of mine recently wanted to get into fragrances and at the advice of another friend had bought two Byredos, Bal d'Afrique and Reine De Nuit and then Fucking Fabulous from Tom Ford. I don't think they were quite his speed, but he's never been a fragrance guy and just jumped in head first. He was having a housewarming, so I brought him two as a gift, just based on what I thought he would like, and then I brought like eight bottles of my own with tester strips to have a sort of testing party and find out what he might like. Brought a great variety, we did expensive stuff and cheap stuff alike, so it was Aventus, Layton, Amouage Imitation, but then also stuff like Chrome Extreme, Tres Nuit, Eros Flame, etc. There were a couple more in there I can't remember. Spicebomb Extreme was one, I think there were a couple more. Anyway, the two I gifted him were Banana Republic Tobacco and Tonka Bean as well Armaf Hunter Intense. We had maybe a dozen people smelling everything off strips, opening and dry down. Aventus had like four votes for best, no one there had smelled any of these before, but my friends clear, hands down favorite was that Banana Republic. He started wearing it on skin, it was exactly the sort of scent he wanted and didn't know he wanted. Funny enough, he didn't care for Aventus or Layton, which was a surprise. Anyway, that Bois de Vetiver sighting convinced me to head to Burlington today. That's a fantastic pick up!
Wow Danny that sounds like a fun party I’m actually a bit jealous! I love testing fragrance. I chuckled because I do the same for my friends birthdays. I buy them fragrance I think they will like. I continue to be impressed by the banana republic line. I have heard many great things about Armaf Hunter Intense May have to grab that. Thanks for sharing!
@@gerardgeorge by the way, I stopped into a Burlington today because of this video, and I didn't find Bois de Vetiver, but I did buy a 100ml of CK Be. And I mean, I know it's kind of trash, but it's nostalgic trash and I couldn't help myself. Not the best addition, but I once again have it. Can't believe they're still making it. It's got to be a 25 year old fragrance at this point, I remember people having it when I was a kid. I think I had the same feeling buying CK Be that one might have when they buy a bunch of Chicken McNuggets in a drive thru when they weren't even all that hungry.
@@justinjoice5640 19.99 for 3.4 on them… I would buy both 🙏🏼 Wondering if I can try any perry Ellis on macys? Expect Gerard, it seems every one loves 3am.. no need to try first I guess hahaha
@@gerardgeorge I used to live there but not anymore… I am back in Brazil … but in November I am going to Florida so I am building a wishlist.. some fragrances I can find here and test but the cheapies don’t exist here in stores
Metal Rain is one of my absolute favorite summer scent. I can still smell it on my clothes after a few days.
So good.
@gerardgeorge vintage green is also very good. I have back up bottle of both.
Vintage green and peony pink pepper are both great fresh scents. I really want to try the other Banana Republic line. We don't get them too often in my area at discounters. Hopefully some will start popping up here soon. I always like stopping in to watch what you pick up from these hauls, great video!
Thanks Devin! I love vintage green it’s fantastic
Glad you finally got to try that metal rain. For $23 all day everyday. I really like that one. Fragrance net and fragrance X are selling metal rain for 64 and $72 each
Yes metal rain is always in Burlington. Stays on the shelf and had one on my shelf as well
Crazy prices!
Update from the rack stores:
I went to Burlington last night and found numerous boxes of 78 Original Green, a two pack of Lacoste Blanc for 50, and someone who walked in two minutes before I did found the sole box of Neroli Woods and had it in his cart. I snagged that 78 Original Green as a backup, but I have hope now that I've seen Neroli Woods in the rack store that I'll see some of the others in there as well that I could only previously find online, like Cypress Cedar or that 83 leather and the rest.
Exactly right Danny stay vigilant. I wish I had picked up Oud Mosaic when it was there often.
Bois de Vetiver is pretty great - the rose is very noticeable in this frag for me. It actually got me interested in trying more Lagerfield frags
I was really surprised by this. I don’t personally get a lot of the rose but a bit for sure.
Been binge watching your rack store videos, I love the hunt and have found some awesome deals! Keep it up man!
Thanks Kyle appreciate that! I love the hunt as well.
I own and enjoy both of these fragrances. From Bois de vetiver I get the mint, rose, vetiver, and ambroxan and my wife really enjoys it on me. From metal rain, I get a very fruity, watery, and musky scent which I really like. Great review once again. Thanks for your thoughts on these cheap gems.
Thanks Justin glad you like ‘em! Your wife has great tastes.
Great video had me on pins and needles my wife just told me today I should get a back up bottle of grassland I’m still looking for metal rain in my area.
I like grassland a lot I’m probably going to grab a bottle myself. It’s really good. Super versatile.
I like Metal Raid and have smelled SMW before. From memory, it didn't remind me of that either. Also, I have Armaf Siliage, which I'd give away cause i hate it but I dont want to figure out how to send stuff 😂.
I'd rather have Himalaya though id love to try PR XS .
I have XS and its close to Himalaya.
Great video Gerard! Love the rack stores finds! Hey I heard a good tip the other day and wanted to share it with you. I was told to spray it about 6 inches or more away from the test strip that way you get the actual opening of the fragrance and not the alcohol. Hope this helps you as it did me. Have a good day man
Thanks for the tip Brian. I’ll give that a shot!
@@gerardgeorge Very welcome my friend
I never get good luck at any rack store. Maybe the best I found I found was Dylan blue but the price did not beat discounters. My best friend found pure havane for $60.
I’ve heard stories of pure Havane popping up a couple years ago. Wish I saw one then!
Hey Gerard. I have had my eye on that Metal Rain. Thanks for reviewing it.
Of course my friend 👍🏼
I returned that metal rain. I thought you picked up the dunhill icon. I can’t find those Karl lagerfeld fragrances here. Good video
Thanks Rosco! Check Nordstrom rack as well saw some there
I’m getn tired of redundancy as well. Lately I’ve been taking a lot of frags back because of that. Just cuz they smell too much like something I already have.
Exactly. I don’t keep everything and since you know what you are smelling you know what’s redundant and what’s not. Great point!
Nissan GTR had me rolling 😅
😂😂😂
That Dunhill Custom isn’t a bad pickup for $20…
Sweet, smoky, touch spicy.. cool bottle too..
Might have to grab it next time
Also, have you tried Bespoke by Joseph Aboud? I picked up Linen Vetiver as well from MW and it’s wonderful!
I haven’t tried bespoke. I heard linen Vetiver is 🔥🔥 where did you find it? MW?
@@gerardgeorge I found it at MW, so I got a sniff of it there. However, I bought it at Macy’s as a gift set with After Shave Balm, Travel Spray and a 100 Ml bottle for $25! Heck of a deal for a great fragrance.
Spraying a test strip is equivalent to spraying thread. 99% of the fragrance misses the target. Excellent review, Sir. Peace and Love.
Thanks Louis 👍🏼
Great video! I hate that you passed on Dunhill custom. I grabbed it a few weeks ago and love it. Was hoping that you grabbed and reviewed it. Good stuff tho!
Man I regret it trust me. When I see it again. I’m grabbing it!
Seen it at macys backstage as well. What it smell like??
@@raphael9197 it’s sweet and ambery, slightly boozy but an excellent scent. For dirt cheap.
i've been hoping to spot CR7 Game On by Cristiano Ronaldo at the rack stores in my area but never do, I heard it's a Armani Stronger With You dupe. good reviews like always, keep em coming, you're on your way to Jeremy level in no time!
That means a lot man appreciate you and the support for the channel thank you 🙏🏼
Noticed the hospital bracelet. Hope everything is ok with you and your family (not to pry) appeciate the rack store find reviews for us rack store hunters!
Yes thank you Sean. I got halfway through the vid then realized it was still on. All good thank you 🙏🏼
You skipped that Dunhill Custom and as someone who owns it, you're not missing out.
Literally EVERY Banana Republic Icon fragrance is worth it. All of them. If you ever spot one you don't have, instant buy in my opinion. Funny aside:
A good friend of mine recently wanted to get into fragrances and at the advice of another friend had bought two Byredos, Bal d'Afrique and Reine De Nuit and then Fucking Fabulous from Tom Ford. I don't think they were quite his speed, but he's never been a fragrance guy and just jumped in head first. He was having a housewarming, so I brought him two as a gift, just based on what I thought he would like, and then I brought like eight bottles of my own with tester strips to have a sort of testing party and find out what he might like. Brought a great variety, we did expensive stuff and cheap stuff alike, so it was Aventus, Layton, Amouage Imitation, but then also stuff like Chrome Extreme, Tres Nuit, Eros Flame, etc. There were a couple more in there I can't remember. Spicebomb Extreme was one, I think there were a couple more.
Anyway, the two I gifted him were Banana Republic Tobacco and Tonka Bean as well Armaf Hunter Intense. We had maybe a dozen people smelling everything off strips, opening and dry down. Aventus had like four votes for best, no one there had smelled any of these before, but my friends clear, hands down favorite was that Banana Republic. He started wearing it on skin, it was exactly the sort of scent he wanted and didn't know he wanted. Funny enough, he didn't care for Aventus or Layton, which was a surprise.
Anyway, that Bois de Vetiver sighting convinced me to head to Burlington today. That's a fantastic pick up!
Wow Danny that sounds like a fun party I’m actually a bit jealous! I love testing fragrance. I chuckled because I do the same for my friends birthdays. I buy them fragrance I think they will like.
I continue to be impressed by the banana republic line. I have heard many great things about Armaf Hunter Intense May have to grab that.
Thanks for sharing!
@@gerardgeorge by the way, I stopped into a Burlington today because of this video, and I didn't find Bois de Vetiver, but I did buy a 100ml of CK Be. And I mean, I know it's kind of trash, but it's nostalgic trash and I couldn't help myself. Not the best addition, but I once again have it. Can't believe they're still making it. It's got to be a 25 year old fragrance at this point, I remember people having it when I was a kid.
I think I had the same feeling buying CK Be that one might have when they buy a bunch of Chicken McNuggets in a drive thru when they weren't even all that hungry.
Vintage green is fire
Love it!
My guy back in the rack store yes sirrrr
We doing it my man!
@@gerardgeorge man I'm glad you seen it i gotta get another metal Rain back in my collection
Nice pick ups love the video G stay motivated Dream big 1 mill on the way
Thank you Antwain!
Nice pickups Gerard, I too don't like redundancy in my collection so I leave you YTers to blind buy for the most of us 😏😎
Glad to do it Hunter!
I am curious about the price on 3AM and perry ellis 360 red.. wondering if I can try these before buying one day
Typically I see 3am for $14.99 and $19.99 and I see 360 red for $16.99 and $19.99
@@justinjoice5640 19.99 for 3.4 on them… I would buy both 🙏🏼
Wondering if I can try any perry Ellis on macys? Expect Gerard, it seems every one loves 3am.. no need to try first I guess hahaha
Where do you live Ismael? In the US?
@@gerardgeorge I used to live there but not anymore… I am back in Brazil … but in November I am going to Florida so I am building a wishlist.. some fragrances I can find here and test but the cheapies don’t exist here in stores
Metal rain makes me sneeze...dont like it
Some fragrances do that to me as well!
Forget about it guy
Not sure what you mean?
Haha your daughter is cute
Thanks Bryan!