I bought 9 blind buys because of your videos and I'm happy with every one of them. I am 50 years old and you introduced me to the best scents for men with class. The heritage by Guerlain is so amazing. The Bogart pour homme is excellence. This Royal Mayfair is an alluring masterpiece. Thank you.
I got so absorbed in the cocktail ingredients at the start that I almost forgot a fragrance review was coming! Great description of one of Creed's best scents. Thanks Lanier.
Cheers Mr.Smelly! Yes that was a fun and complicated cocktail...and really delicious. I am head over heels about Royal Mayfair and very happy to have found it. Cheers.
This is my favorite Creed and I don't understand how this doesn't get more love in the fragcomm but no complaints - that means more Mayfair for me. Haha
A sharp dressed gentleman--dare I say spiffy?--concocting a gentleman's beverage and providing an insightful review of a fine gentleman's fragrances. Brilliant, simply brilliant!
What a rousing piece of music the Downton theme is. Excellent choice for your opening Lanier. I actually went to acting classes with Rob Collier who was a regular in I think the first two seasons of DA. Did you see The Crown on Netflix? Another amazing production which explored the scandal surrounding the Duke of Windsor. Now, Creed Royal Mayfair...exquisite! I love the bold Eucalyptus opening and find it a very wearable and gentlemanly scent. How did you get on with Bois de Portugal because I'm also really enjoying that one at the moment. As ever, a wonderful review my friend.
Oh...you knew "Thomas Barrow" that .... scandalous footman from the Abbey? He was one of my favorite characters. What a character arc he had. Yes I am addicted to The Crown. (did you notice the letters on my wall from Buckingham Palace in the opener. Well there is a story there that I may share sometime. Let us just say for now that I do believe that I just might have made Her Majesty laugh.) Funny how the whole Nazi business with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor has not been talked about much, at least over here. It has always been the "star-crossed" love affair that has captured Americans interest. So it was great to see it dealt with in The Crown. Clair Foy...oh my word... I am now a huge fan. Oh and the Windsor accent..."One. What?, Actually"...I found myself mimicking the accent! ... I have to revisit Bois de Portugal... I simply can't recall it! so please do a review on it. I am so interested in hearing your take. I must say that my other favorite I found at Creed is Erolfa...a gorgeous Chypre. Always great to have your input Chris...thank you so much. Cheers.
Thank you for taking me through many decades within this video. I have not tried any Creed fragrances , but this one sounds divine. I had no idea about the story behind the title of My Fair Lady. It is my favorite musical of all time. Oakwood Abbey is so loverly! Haha! Fascinating story of the royals as well. You also reminded me of the times I drank Shirley Temples when very young. Great video Lanier! Cin Cin!
Dear Invisiblegirl we certainly have passed through a lot of history with this house as with some others I love as well, Floris, Atkinsons, Penhalligons, Guerlian, just to name a few. And discovering the history is part of my passion in this perfume adventure. Thank you for your kind comment on Oakwood Abbey. It is coming along and more furniture will be arriving this month. It should be completely decorated by summer. I should mix up a Shirley Temple some time for a review...that would be fun!
I L-O-V-E your channel! It is so classy and elegant. Your content ALWAYS puts me in a good or better mood. You are elegance and taste personified! I am a dedicated subscriber.
Lanier is the James Bond of fragrance community, refined, suave handsome, intelligent, and damn has great taste in creeds , while the sheep all flock to aventus, Lanier has the elegant style with his creed , bought myself andan I love it gets crazy compliments as I 49 year old I’m past aventus and fallen out of love with green Irish tweed , so cheers again mate for your great reviews as always 👍
I have been waiting for your review of Royal Mayfair since you spoke of it in an earlier video. It sounds beautiful and sophisticated.. I have added it to my list (which is now extremely long!) Great review. Thank you sir.
I sample sprayed this at Saks today -- before watching your review -- and thought: I bet Lanier would like this fragrance. Royal Mayfair starts medicinal with a heavy eucalyptus note. About 15 minutes later it settles down into an eccentric, dignified, uplifting scent. Very much the effect of a gin and tonic. Wonderful review, Lanier. Royal Mayfair fits you like a bespoke suit from Saville Row.
Cheers 🥂 Lanier ! I find this scent to be classy , sophisticated & so elegant . Royal Mayfair & Royal oud are absolute favorites . With all respect to other reviewers , this was the best review & take on this regal bottle . Well done , sir !
Excellent review. I've watched several reviews on this because I'm reviewing it tomorrow. Your review is the closest to what I get. Most other reviewers do not like the opening, I on the other hand love the opening and everything about this beautiful fragrance! One of my favorites! :)
You look very dapper Mr. Smith, like you're ready for a red carpet event or magazine cover! 😍 I've never had the opportunity to smell any Creed fragrances but I am enjoying them through your descriptions. Cheers!
I like the way you think Lanier. If you enjoy the scent, wear it when you like. I just bought two bottles (it's on clearance at FragranceNet!) and plan on rocking it with jeans, t-shirt and flip flops. Great video.
Lanier, I adore your style!! The cocktail sounds delicious; you reminded me my Dad used to make me Shirley Temples when I was a child too - they are special! And Downton! Well done! As a side note, I'm now obsessed with those rectangular black and white lamp set in the background! May I ask where you found them? You have excellent taste! Cheers from the San Juans, Susan
Hi Susan.. I will let you in on a little secret. Those are just temporary lamps to add ambiance to the room while I await the arrival of more furniture. So I found those lamps at Target! I think they are about $15. Cheers!
I absolutely agree Lanier. This one somehow steps away from the Creed's and is just beautiful in a very different way. The woods, and that camphorous scent blended with rose are stunning. ,A great review as ever from you!
"All I need is a room somewhere, far away from the cold night air. Warm hands, warm face, and a bottle of Royal Mayfair, Owww. wouldn't it be loverly?" Cheers Wild Dove.
Dear Lanier, thank you for introducing and entertaining. It would be really fun to see a video of your Top 10 all time always in your collection scents. Hope to see more soon. Cheers 🍸
Lanier Smith 🤔 i know it from my own collection. I assume the question to ask is: What Fragrance i would choose if i had give up the collection and im allowed to keep only ten of them?
Another stellar review by you, Lanier. I enjoyed it completely. I’ve had Green Irish Tweed. It was fine, but it didn’t make a huge impression on me. I will have to try Mayfair at some point. By the way, great cockney accent. Be well my friend.
Well look at you . Dashing . Mayfair lady , XD . I haven's sampled this one yet. I was waiting for a review like your Lanier to help make up my mind . Top Notch.
This fragrance by Creed and Penhaligon's Blenheim bouquet both really capture the essence of British in a scent! Great review Sir!!! A pepper Martini goes with this. Gin and Vodka.
Mmm, I love the sound of the Grand Marnier, cognac and champagne recipe! When you talk about Green Park I'm just thrilled as I walk around it often, as I can nip over there quickly on the tube. Then across the road to St James Park. These parks are like an aperitif, and then I double back across undulating Green Park to Hyde Park Corner and the main course, Hyde Park! Then a quick detour into Harrods to sniff and onward to Kensington Gardens. By now my legs ache as I'm a soft city boy. Hyde Park is surprisingly rugged, with many traces of when it used to be hunting grounds. Have you been? My grandmother worked as a maid before World War Two, and my family has a clipping of a newspaper article of the time, talking about how she'd stroll round St James Park, window shop milliners' shops, and stop off at a Lyons Tea House for refreshment. I believe she used to have a room in Chelsea (at that time a poor area, not like it is now) that neighboured the journalist which is how the article came about. My grandmother eventually married the chauffeur, but after the war, as it very common, he never returned to his first family, my grand mother, mother and uncle, but started a second family, none of whom I've ever met. Talking about history, there's an interesting discussion to be found on the web called 'Where are all the vintage Creed bottles?' which gives me much food for thought.
Ray your story enthralled me. I love that part of London. Saint James Park in particular. When I was there I stayed in a flat in Kensington on Wetherby Place at the foot of Rosary Gardens. It was lovely. One of my greatest and fondest memories of London was going to see the play of "Peter Pan" in a huge tent in Kensington Gardens. How utterly magical that was. I had no idea just how much I would fall in love with London until I got there. I love your story about your Grandmother. You should write a book or a play about her. Thank you so much for taking me back to London for a fleeting moment to fly over it in the moonlight just like Peter Pan. Cheers.
I agree on wearing fragrances whenever one likes to........i do......I have smelled many of the Creed line at Neimans-Bergdorfs etc...and havent been knocked out by any one in particular.......so Ive not delved into Creed. I will have to go back and sniff out this one...Thanks for the backround story as well........Bob
You are welcome Robert. When you pop into Bergdorfs on 5th Ave. do say hello to Thomas Crutchfield in the fragrance department and tell him I said hello too. Then go upstairs to the restaurant and have their marvelous deviled eggs! Cheers.
Royal Mayfair is one of my favorite Creed fragrances. It smells like a gin and tonic along with a beautiful rose note. I think it's perfect when the weather starts to warm up, all the way til it starts to cool off again in the fall.
I agree with your assessment of the Creed line. Most of them are just OK I will admit to owning Green Irish Tweed, but I didn't have to take a mortgage out to obtain it since it is a tester. I think I might revisit Royal Mayfair though! Sounds like it might be right up my alley. Happy Valentines Day, my handsome Mr. Lanier!! xoxo
Wonderful review! Will try Royal Mayfair. The only Creed I like so far is Asian Green Tea. Have you tried the line of Parfum d’Empire? I think that is a fragrance house you would love.
when it comes to Creed, a lot of people focus too much about describing the individual notes or ingredients used, in the hope of sounding more intelligent. Creed perfumes cannot be described as such, because they are all about creating and experience through use of notes, in a sense, the whole is greater than sum of its parts. To make it easier for your consumption, Royal Mayfair is supposed to smell like lilac bush, in the morning after the rain....get the point? So enough about individual notes, even though its a wonderfull male Jasmin fragrance, so rare in perfumery.....
I have a 30ml decant of the royal mayfair and it is 29ml too much for me. It takes some time to getting used to but it will not be a fragrance I'll ever be reaching for as my first option in any situation unless I want to smell like my grandmother's bathroom floral pastel colored soap dish
I may have mentioned it before, but have you tried Creed Baie de Genievre? It's the only Creed scent that I like so far-- but I haven't tried Royal Mayfair yet...........
No I haven't! You really like it then it must be special. I will check it out next time I am at a Creed counter. Cheers. (update) OH. it is discontiued! :(
Sorry I didn't mention-- it's a "vaulted" fragrance (discontinued for us regular lowlifes). I get my samples on Ebay. Lowest price $5.99-- really worth that price as full bottles are hundreds of dollars.
It does sound enticing! Looking forward to trying it. I often wear winter perfumes in summer and vice versa. Mainly to remind me of summer when in winter and vice versa. Thank you for the video!
I have recently acquired a very wonderful & unique fragrance. It is called Superstitions. It’s a evening scent. Please consider a review of it in the future. Thanks for all of your great content!
Hi Kim, do you mean Superstitions by Fredric Malle? If indeed you do mean that perfume, it is a floral aldehyde and I like a good working of fragrance in that group. I will give it some thought. Cheers.
Never knew this cockney reference in 'my fair lady' - but of course!!! Great review and video as I now expect of Lanier and Scents Memory! The only trouble I have with Royal Mayfair is whether I can really justify over 200 for 50 ml. I would like to own it. If you say it is 'perfect' maybe I can.
Well the price is certainly something to consider. I saved up for my bottle. A little glass jar that money goes into for really expensive perfumes. Cheers Liz!
Is it me or, is there a Jasmine note in this fragrance? could be just me. I'm also not a Creed fanboy and just don't get the whole Aventus hysteria, this fragrance however? just stunning. You should also try Millesime 1849 by Creed, another stunner and so elegant...just beautiful.
I can't for the life of my Dylan find a jasmine note! LOL. But each fragrance reacts slightly differently on each person. So maybe your chemistry helps the France to enter a jasmine accord. I have smelled Millesime 1849 and it is lovely, but Royal Mayfair wins the race at Ascot every time for me. Cheers!
That cocktail looks delicious! Like a gorgeous sunset. I appreciate you addressing the Duke of Windsor's Nazi sympathies. I find a lot of discussions about him address the other controversies, yet glaze over that one. I agree with you that we're lucky he gave up the throne. I have never tried a Creed fragrance; this sounds pretty intriguing, especially those camphor and eucalyptus notes you're describing. How unique, I'm trying to imagine what that must be like. Totally agree about wearing a fine fragrance you love ANY time! ;)
Nice video, I just received my bottle today. 1st impression is medical institution or clinic. I am 30 minutes into it right now, so I am waiting to enjoy the development.
@@laniersmith1798 the is going to work out really nice for me. Not over powering, yet I did get the compliments, and questions of what is is and where do they get it. I think this scent demands a certain dress attire and venue to appreciate it as a whole. Thank you asking.
Hi Lanier Smith, I work at the hospital to take care the dying patients, palliative care, and support the mental of their relatives. Would you please advice me the fragrance to wear on me that scent represent to spiritual, calm and happiness😊 Thank you in advance Lanier Smith❤️😊❤️
Oh that is a very hard and good question Fafonmek. I would suggest soft and ethereal fragrances that have a lot of citrus and some florals and sandalwood in them. Go to Fragrantica and check out perfumes and colognes with those notes. Here is the link: www.fragrantica.com/#_=_
Great review. But all that history creed has created is hokey. There is not a single bottle or even a photo of any creed creations prior to late 1970s. While there is plenty of evidence of Chanel or guerlain going back to 1920-30. The fragrance museum in grasse which has bottles going back to the reign of louis xiii, doesn't have a single creed bottle. But I gotta give it to creed, they can spin quite a yarn.
Lanier Smith don't take me wrong. They make some quality scents. And RM is right there with the best of them. But their marketing is just pure shysterism
I try it awesome I am a woman of colour living in the caribbean i have try the white love you have an other To suggest me from the same house? Thank you
Pure opulence & class, it is not for the youngster looking to smash. Man this is for the settled and established individuals looking for same. Ideal for going to the formal dinner and the occasional outing at Union League downtown. Just give yourself at 45mins after applying.
King Edward VIII was gay, the controversy with the duchess was concocted. Even the wedding was a camouflage for the real issue. The dutchess was all to happy to comply as she was already Edward’s beard and enjoyed the circle that he kept. The situation would have been dealt with very differently today
I bought 9 blind buys because of your videos and I'm happy with every one of them. I am 50 years old and you introduced me to the best scents for men with class. The heritage by Guerlain is so amazing. The Bogart pour homme is excellence. This Royal Mayfair is an alluring masterpiece. Thank you.
Maf24label Tacci069 Maf Thank you! I’m really thrilled that you are happy with your purchases. Thanks again for your wonderful comment. Cheers!
I got so absorbed in the cocktail ingredients at the start that I almost forgot a fragrance review was coming! Great description of one of Creed's best scents. Thanks Lanier.
Cheers Mr.Smelly! Yes that was a fun and complicated cocktail...and really delicious. I am head over heels about Royal Mayfair and very happy to have found it. Cheers.
This is my favorite Creed and I don't understand how this doesn't get more love in the fragcomm but no complaints - that means more Mayfair for me. Haha
I am right there with you Mayowa Olusunmade! More Royal Mayfair for you and me! Cheers.
A sharp dressed gentleman--dare I say spiffy?--concocting a gentleman's beverage and providing an insightful review of a fine gentleman's fragrances. Brilliant, simply brilliant!
Thank you dear brilliant Jim! Cheers.
What a rousing piece of music the Downton theme is. Excellent choice for your opening Lanier. I actually went to acting classes with Rob Collier who was a regular in I think the first two seasons of DA. Did you see The Crown on Netflix? Another amazing production which explored the scandal surrounding the Duke of Windsor. Now, Creed Royal Mayfair...exquisite! I love the bold Eucalyptus opening and find it a very wearable and gentlemanly scent. How did you get on with Bois de Portugal because I'm also really enjoying that one at the moment. As ever, a wonderful review my friend.
Oh...you knew "Thomas Barrow" that .... scandalous footman from the Abbey? He was one of my favorite characters. What a character arc he had. Yes I am addicted to The Crown. (did you notice the letters on my wall from Buckingham Palace in the opener. Well there is a story there that I may share sometime. Let us just say for now that I do believe that I just might have made Her Majesty laugh.) Funny how the whole Nazi business with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor has not been talked about much, at least over here. It has always been the "star-crossed" love affair that has captured Americans interest. So it was great to see it dealt with in The Crown. Clair Foy...oh my word... I am now a huge fan. Oh and the Windsor accent..."One. What?, Actually"...I found myself mimicking the accent! ... I have to revisit Bois de Portugal... I simply can't recall it! so please do a review on it. I am so interested in hearing your take. I must say that my other favorite I found at Creed is Erolfa...a gorgeous Chypre. Always great to have your input Chris...thank you so much. Cheers.
Thank you for taking me through many decades within this video. I have not tried any Creed fragrances , but this one sounds divine. I had no idea about the story behind the title of My Fair Lady. It is my favorite musical of all time. Oakwood Abbey is so loverly! Haha! Fascinating story of the royals as well. You also reminded me of the times I drank Shirley Temples when very young. Great video Lanier! Cin Cin!
Dear Invisiblegirl we certainly have passed through a lot of history with this house as with some others I love as well, Floris, Atkinsons, Penhalligons, Guerlian, just to name a few. And discovering the history is part of my passion in this perfume adventure. Thank you for your kind comment on Oakwood Abbey. It is coming along and more furniture will be arriving this month. It should be completely decorated by summer. I should mix up a Shirley Temple some time for a review...that would be fun!
I L-O-V-E your channel! It is so classy and elegant. Your content ALWAYS puts me in a good or better mood. You are elegance and taste personified! I am a dedicated subscriber.
harrigl Nola you are delightful! Thank you so much for the supremely kind comment. Cheers.
Love your presentations.
Thank you so much cejll.
Looking dapper Lanier! I wish I could reach through the screen and have a sip of that cocktail! Thank you for finding another hidden gem! Cheers!
Cheers darling Michelle! And here's to sharing a cocktail someday. Now that would be Fun! Big HUG
Lanier Smith it would be divine! Hugs back to you!
many more hugs!
Mayfair takes pride of place amongst my little collection. Excellent review. Thank you :)
Looking very suave Lanier. Great review and presentation of one of my favs, it really is something special. The cocktail looks fab too. Cheers🍸
Cheers Ben and thank you so much. One tries to put one's best foot forward and when that doesn't work...you edit. Cheers.
Lanier is the James Bond of fragrance community, refined, suave handsome, intelligent, and damn has great taste in creeds , while the sheep all flock to aventus, Lanier has the elegant style with his creed , bought myself andan I love it gets crazy compliments as I 49 year old I’m past aventus and fallen out of love with green Irish tweed , so cheers again mate for your great reviews as always 👍
I have been waiting for your review of Royal Mayfair since you spoke of it in an earlier video. It sounds beautiful and sophisticated.. I have added it to my list (which is now extremely long!) Great review. Thank you sir.
You are welcome Bernie! I will share a secret with you about fragrance lists... they never diminish but only grow longer. Cheers!
Oh so true, Lanier, cheers.
I sample sprayed this at Saks today -- before watching your review -- and thought: I bet Lanier would like this fragrance. Royal Mayfair starts medicinal with a heavy eucalyptus note. About 15 minutes later it settles down into an eccentric, dignified, uplifting scent. Very much the effect of a gin and tonic. Wonderful review, Lanier. Royal Mayfair fits you like a bespoke suit from Saville Row.
Cheers 🥂 Lanier ! I find this scent to be classy , sophisticated & so elegant . Royal Mayfair & Royal oud are absolute favorites . With all respect to other reviewers , this was the best review & take on this regal bottle . Well done , sir !
Oh my word how kind of you. Thank you Sorryremix! You know i have to revisit Royal Oud... humm.... in the meantime, Cheers!
Excellent review. I've watched several reviews on this because I'm reviewing it tomorrow. Your review is the closest to what I get. Most other reviewers do not like the opening, I on the other hand love the opening and everything about this beautiful fragrance! One of my favorites! :)
Cheers , sounds like a wonder fragrance!
And...it is indeed. Cheers Mr. Matt.
You look very dapper Mr. Smith, like you're ready for a red carpet event or magazine cover! 😍
I've never had the opportunity to smell any Creed fragrances but I am enjoying them through your descriptions. Cheers!
Hi Catherine. You can get samples of Creed from Surrender To Chance and at Lucky Scent. So you can check the house out for very little money. Cheers.
I like the way you think Lanier. If you enjoy the scent, wear it when you like. I just bought two bottles (it's on clearance at FragranceNet!) and plan on rocking it with jeans, t-shirt and flip flops. Great video.
Thank you Jesters Cap. You have the kind of attitude I like. Cheers.
Lanier, I adore your style!! The cocktail sounds delicious; you reminded me my Dad used to make me Shirley Temples when I was a child too - they are special! And Downton! Well done! As a side note, I'm now obsessed with those rectangular black and white lamp set in the background! May I ask where you found them? You have excellent taste! Cheers from the San Juans, Susan
Hi Susan.. I will let you in on a little secret. Those are just temporary lamps to add ambiance to the room while I await the arrival of more furniture. So I found those lamps at Target! I think they are about $15. Cheers!
I absolutely agree Lanier. This one somehow steps away from the Creed's and is just beautiful in a very different way. The woods, and that camphorous scent blended with rose are stunning. ,A great review as ever from you!
Thank you PietroFlorian! Royal Mayfair is indeed in a class by itself in the house of Creed. In my opinion the best of the house. Cheers.
~~summer, winter, or fall.....no never could I leave you, at all~~ Loved all the notes and the side notes!
"All I need is a room somewhere, far away from the cold night air. Warm hands, warm face, and a bottle of Royal Mayfair, Owww. wouldn't it be loverly?" Cheers Wild Dove.
As a teen in the 60s, I was all about the music and songs from Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Mary Poppins, Dr Zhivago.
Me too!! Especially Doctor Zhivago ...Юрий и Лара, великая история любви. Cheers
Dear Lanier,
thank you for introducing and entertaining.
It would be really fun to see a video of your Top 10 all time always in your collection scents.
Hope to see more soon.
Cheers 🍸
Thank you Lotzy1974...that is a very good idea! But boy that would be a hard choice to make. Cheers.
Lanier Smith 🤔 i know it from my own collection. I assume the question to ask is: What Fragrance i would choose if i had give up the collection and im allowed to keep only ten of them?
That may make the question a bit easier! LOL
Another stellar review by you, Lanier. I enjoyed it completely. I’ve had Green Irish Tweed. It was fine, but it didn’t make a huge impression on me. I will have to try Mayfair at some point. By the way, great cockney accent. Be well my friend.
Oy that was really a bad Cockney accent... next time I will do better and give you my Michael Caine impression. Cheers!
I've just received a bottle for my birthday. I absolutely love it, especially the opening. It's very different from anything that I own.
Well look at you . Dashing .
Mayfair lady , XD .
I haven's sampled this one yet.
I was waiting for a review like your Lanier to help make up my mind . Top Notch.
Thank you Johmathan. Yes this one is special...at least to my nose. I hope you find it to your taste as well. Cheers.
This fragrance by Creed and Penhaligon's Blenheim bouquet both really capture the essence of British in a scent! Great review Sir!!! A pepper Martini goes with this. Gin and Vodka.
This is an acquired taste and my favourite Creed. It exudes class, sophistication and it's for the quintessential, well refined gentleman.
Mmm, I love the sound of the Grand Marnier, cognac and champagne recipe! When you talk about Green Park I'm just thrilled as I walk around it often, as I can nip over there quickly on the tube. Then across the road to St James Park. These parks are like an aperitif, and then I double back across undulating Green Park to Hyde Park Corner and the main course, Hyde Park! Then a quick detour into Harrods to sniff and onward to Kensington Gardens. By now my legs ache as I'm a soft city boy. Hyde Park is surprisingly rugged, with many traces of when it used to be hunting grounds. Have you been?
My grandmother worked as a maid before World War Two, and my family has a clipping of a newspaper article of the time, talking about how she'd stroll round St James Park, window shop milliners' shops, and stop off at a Lyons Tea House for refreshment. I believe she used to have a room in Chelsea (at that time a poor area, not like it is now) that neighboured the journalist which is how the article came about. My grandmother eventually married the chauffeur, but after the war, as it very common, he never returned to his first family, my grand mother, mother and uncle, but started a second family, none of whom I've ever met.
Talking about history, there's an interesting discussion to be found on the web called 'Where are all the vintage Creed bottles?' which gives me much food for thought.
Ray your story enthralled me. I love that part of London. Saint James Park in particular. When I was there I stayed in a flat in Kensington on Wetherby Place at the foot of Rosary Gardens. It was lovely. One of my greatest and fondest memories of London was going to see the play of "Peter Pan" in a huge tent in Kensington Gardens. How utterly magical that was. I had no idea just how much I would fall in love with London until I got there. I love your story about your Grandmother. You should write a book or a play about her. Thank you so much for taking me back to London for a fleeting moment to fly over it in the moonlight just like Peter Pan. Cheers.
Lanier A beautiful atmospheric recollection, London loves you too.
WOW !!!
Nice job 👍
Thank you!
Impatiently awaiting a sample I ordered. Sounds classy. Cannot wait!
Let me know what you think Trent when it comes. Cheers.
I agree on wearing fragrances whenever one likes to........i do......I have smelled many of the Creed line at Neimans-Bergdorfs etc...and havent been knocked out by any one in particular.......so Ive not delved into Creed. I will have to go back and sniff out this one...Thanks for the backround story as well........Bob
You are welcome Robert. When you pop into Bergdorfs on 5th Ave. do say hello to Thomas Crutchfield in the fragrance department and tell him I said hello too. Then go upstairs to the restaurant and have their marvelous deviled eggs! Cheers.
Royal Mayfair is one of my favorite Creed fragrances. It smells like a gin and tonic along with a beautiful rose note. I think it's perfect when the weather starts to warm up, all the way til it starts to cool off again in the fall.
I agree with your assessment of the Creed line. Most of them are just OK I will admit to owning Green Irish Tweed, but I didn't have to take a mortgage out to obtain it since it is a tester. I think I might revisit Royal Mayfair though! Sounds like it might be right up my alley. Happy Valentines Day, my handsome Mr. Lanier!! xoxo
Testers are the way to go if you can with Creed... I mean... one has to take out a 2nd mortgage to by a bottle these days LOL
Wonderful review! Will try Royal Mayfair. The only Creed I like so far is Asian Green Tea.
Have you tried the line of Parfum d’Empire? I think that is a fragrance house you would love.
Oh yes Parfum d'Empire is a wonderful house. Thank you for reminding me. I need to revisit it. Cheers Tania.
when it comes to Creed, a lot of people focus too much about describing the individual notes or ingredients used, in the hope of sounding more intelligent. Creed perfumes cannot be described as such, because they are all about creating and experience through use of notes, in a sense, the whole is greater than sum of its parts. To make it easier for your consumption, Royal Mayfair is supposed to smell like lilac bush, in the morning after the rain....get the point? So enough about individual notes, even though its a wonderfull male Jasmin fragrance, so rare in perfumery.....
That is very interesting. I would love to see a video review by you Kareem of this wonderful fragrance. Cheers.
Royal Mayfair, Royal Oud, Tabarome, Erolfa, and Vetiver Geranium. Those are my favorites
Great video Lanier! Pure class!
Thank you Edward! Cheers.
Thanks Lanier, you have a great house, forgot to mention this! Like the style!
Thank you Edward...it is still a work in progress... dining table arrives today! Cheers.
I have a 30ml decant of the royal mayfair and it is 29ml too much for me. It takes some time to getting used to but it will not be a fragrance I'll ever be reaching for as my first option in any situation unless I want to smell like my grandmother's bathroom floral pastel colored soap dish
I may have mentioned it before, but have you tried Creed Baie de Genievre? It's the only Creed scent that I like so far-- but I haven't tried Royal Mayfair yet...........
No I haven't! You really like it then it must be special. I will check it out next time I am at a Creed counter. Cheers.
(update) OH. it is discontiued! :(
Sorry I didn't mention-- it's a "vaulted" fragrance (discontinued for us regular lowlifes). I get my samples on Ebay. Lowest price $5.99-- really worth that price as full bottles are hundreds of dollars.
It does sound enticing! Looking forward to trying it. I often wear winter perfumes in summer and vice versa. Mainly to remind me of summer when in winter and vice versa. Thank you for the video!
Daniel..I too do the very same thing. It's fun to mix it up and fly in the face of convention. Cheers.
Holy martini glass! Or maybe it looks huge because it's closer to the camera... Haha. In any case, great review.
I have recently acquired a very wonderful & unique fragrance. It is called Superstitions. It’s a evening scent. Please consider a review of it in the future. Thanks for all of your great content!
Hi Kim, do you mean Superstitions by Fredric Malle? If indeed you do mean that perfume, it is a floral aldehyde and I like a good working of fragrance in that group. I will give it some thought. Cheers.
Lanier Smith Thank you for hour reply! Yes, that is the fragrance I meant. It is like opening a bunch of presents with its many wonderful notes.
Never knew this cockney reference in 'my fair lady' - but of course!!!
Great review and video as I now expect of Lanier and Scents Memory!
The only trouble I have with Royal Mayfair is whether I can really justify over 200 for 50 ml. I would like to own it. If you say it is 'perfect' maybe I can.
Well the price is certainly something to consider. I saved up for my bottle. A little glass jar that money goes into for really expensive perfumes. Cheers Liz!
Is it me or, is there a Jasmine note in this fragrance? could be just me. I'm also not a Creed fanboy and just don't get the whole Aventus hysteria, this fragrance however? just stunning. You should also try Millesime 1849 by Creed, another stunner and so elegant...just beautiful.
I can't for the life of my Dylan find a jasmine note! LOL. But each fragrance reacts slightly differently on each person. So maybe your chemistry helps the France to enter a jasmine accord. I have smelled Millesime 1849 and it is lovely, but Royal Mayfair wins the race at Ascot every time for me. Cheers!
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lol @ shopping at the Safeway. You'd be the nicest-smelling, tuxedoed man in the Safeway, and that's a fact.
I WAS this very morning as a matter of fact! I just wish that Safeway carried caviar!! Cheer John David.
That cocktail looks delicious! Like a gorgeous sunset.
I appreciate you addressing the Duke of Windsor's Nazi sympathies. I find a lot of discussions about him address the other controversies, yet glaze over that one. I agree with you that we're lucky he gave up the throne.
I have never tried a Creed fragrance; this sounds pretty intriguing, especially those camphor and eucalyptus notes you're describing. How unique, I'm trying to imagine what that must be like.
Totally agree about wearing a fine fragrance you love ANY time! ;)
Cheers Eliza so lovely to hear from you. Yes it baffles me that until recently that aspect of the Duke of Windsors life has been ignored. Big HUG
Nice video, I just received my bottle today. 1st impression is medical institution or clinic. I am 30 minutes into it right now, so I am waiting to enjoy the development.
REGINALD GREEN how did it turn out for you?
@@laniersmith1798 the is going to work out really nice for me. Not over powering, yet I did get the compliments, and questions of what is is and where do they get it. I think this scent demands a certain dress attire and venue to appreciate it as a whole. Thank you asking.
REGINALD GREEN you are very welcome Reginald... I’m so happy it was a success 🥂
The ones I mention the notes which is better for a tropical island
Hi Lanier Smith,
I work at the hospital to take care the dying patients, palliative care, and support the mental of their relatives.
Would you please advice me the fragrance to wear on me that scent represent to spiritual, calm and happiness😊
Thank you in advance Lanier Smith❤️😊❤️
Oh that is a very hard and good question Fafonmek. I would suggest soft and ethereal fragrances that have a lot of citrus and some florals and sandalwood in them. Go to Fragrantica and check out perfumes and colognes with those notes. Here is the link: www.fragrantica.com/#_=_
Lanier Smith you are so nice, im really appreciated ❤️❤️❤️
You are welcome Fafonmek.
Great review. But all that history creed has created is hokey. There is not a single bottle or even a photo of any creed creations prior to late 1970s. While there is plenty of evidence of Chanel or guerlain going back to 1920-30. The fragrance museum in grasse which has bottles going back to the reign of louis xiii, doesn't have a single creed bottle. But I gotta give it to creed, they can spin quite a yarn.
Oh now that is VERY interesting! A perfume scandal sublime! I just may have to write a story..... Cheers Tal
Lanier Smith don't take me wrong. They make some quality scents. And RM is right there with the best of them. But their marketing is just pure shysterism
LOL... a bit of the Irish blarney in Creed I am thinking! Cheers.
I try it awesome I am a woman of colour living in the caribbean i have try the white love you have an other
To suggest me from the same house? Thank you
Abigail. I really love Erolfa by Creed.Big HUG.
This fragrance has Australian eucalyptus, I am pretty sure Austria has never been part of the Commonwealth countries.
Pure opulence & class, it is not for the youngster looking to smash. Man this is for the settled and established individuals looking for same. Ideal for going to the formal dinner and the occasional outing at Union League downtown. Just give yourself at 45mins after applying.
King Edward VIII was gay, the controversy with the duchess was concocted. Even the wedding was a camouflage for the real issue. The dutchess was all to happy to comply as she was already Edward’s beard and enjoyed the circle that he kept. The situation would have been dealt with very differently today
Nick! I have heard this before and I am not in the least be surprised. Thanks so much. Cheers.
Aftrer hearing this ... i will not buy this fragrance
Lanier: why not talk about Stefano Ricci fragrances?
I haven't bought any but when I do I will. Cheers.