If I had a place where i could trade fragrances with ease, i would blind buy. But i did get a thrill of possibly dopamine rush when i used to blind buy. So that is true, but careful with it, you might get addicted to it.
I have said it before and I will say it again: testify Mr. Smelly, testify! The world needs people like you whether in the fragrance community or not. Personally, the syrupy sweet type of reviewers do get annoying after some time, kind of like most modern men's fragrances.
It's evident how the fragrance community has undergone significant shifts in the past three years. I've found myself reflecting on my contribution within this dynamic space. Your insights touch on several key points, and it's clear that what we're seeing is just the tip of the iceberg. Esteemed reviewers have shone a light on the 'dark side' of fragrance collecting, highlighting how many may be making purchases for the wrong reasons. The prevalent content tends to revolve around top-ten lists. Viewers can form expectations about fragrance-wearing based on these videos, when in reality, it's an art form-a time capsule that captures moments in our lives, and an accessory that can provide a confidence boost. However, it's not a love potion, nor a magic elixir for commanding attention. I've also observed the ebb and flow of online friendships, where people come and go without much explanation. It's natural to wonder if something was amiss. In any case, 2020 stands out as a pinnacle year in the fragcomm for me, when camaraderie and kindness were prevalent. Now, given the current global situation, it's disheartening to see the community become somewhat divided.
I agree totally that it is more an art form and less a body care product. I personally don't use fragrance to attract attention or cover up odors, those who use it like that misunderstand it completely in my opinion. It is more like jewelry than deodorant
Please don’t stop the live streams it’s the only sanity I have from rough weeks always look forward to the weekend to see what shenanigans you guys are gonna talk about lol .
I started watching fragrance channels simply to educate myself on different notes of fragrances and I found it fascinating. Perfume is so personal that I don't care how popular a particular fragrance is, you can't force it on people. I've watched Redolessence for a number of years because I happen to like Steven and the way he presents fragrances, along with his friend Carlos Powell, R.I.P. , Brooklyn Fragrance Lover. I listen and learn. Jeremy I watch from time to time but he seems to lean toward a lot of really sweet smelling fragrances, which is not my thing. I take You Tubers channels as a learning experience, but that's where it ends. If any of the channels I watch suddenly decide to show the world their ''dark side" and drama starts, I knock them off my list.
I got into this in like 2020-2021 and it was fun as hell. Idk if this was primetime or at the end, but it felt magical. But yeah its changed alot in just a year or 2, wayyy more channels, still cool, but it has lost that magic i once felt
Spot on Dan. All the UA-camrs who I've watched, I prefer their earlier videos, as they seem more earnest and less about pushing an agenda. I used to watch any frag videos, now I only watch ones that genuinely interest me, like hidden gems and undiscovered cheapies.
smaller channel without monetizing - real classy collectors are only the few am connected with ... and i don´t need the rest top 10, top that influencers selling commercial trash
Couldn’t agree more Dan, meeting people in the real and enjoying and creating life memories is more important. Selling some frags myself towards a flight to somewhere exotic! ✈️
perfume is an extension of your personality! In the past, when I visited Fragnatica for a perfume, I would receive information about that perfume. Now ❤adays it has become an opinion factory with people who still have to drink a lot of milk and don't know what they are talking about! you are still the person who informs us about a perfume.❤
Even tho some channels from UK like Fragmental or Aaron had surpass you in subs, i much rather listen to you talk about classic fragrances in a simple way, than watch their videos full of complicated stuff or loud annoying background music, or staged acting. You seem genuine in your thoughts and your speaking manner and that's why i keep watching you instead of others. As a sugestion, maybe you could try sniff new stuff on camera and give your reviews and thoughts on fragrances, like..Tauer house, other Amouages, Frederic Malle stuff. Just do some reviews from those houses. Cheers
There are certainly subjects that continue to be skirted and even obfuscated to a degree in the online fragrance world like regulatory involvement, material biotoxicity, mental health concerns, underhanded business practices and fantasy vs reality, but I still have faith in individual human beings. Uncomfortable topics are never easy to address even with professionals working in the field, and so much is kept hush hush in the luxury world. Banking on ignorance is one thing, but there is merit to understanding the importance of brand image on mass opinion. Fortunately, I think we've come to a point where viewers and enthusiasts are finally hungry enough for information that they are willing to actively seek it out and ultimately endure the pangs of disillusionment in order to experience greater clarity. And it usually starts with deliberate introspection. Although it may seem like we're all different superficially, our internal motives are really not that dissimilar. If fragrances and fragrance content are the "what", discovering the "why" can bring about tremendous change. 🌎
As we say it over here in The Netherlands; you've hit the nail on the head! I only watch a few reviewers and stopped watching the never ending top whatever ones. I really do believe a lot of money goes to who knows how many of them, to jumpstart sales on just average perfumes.
Just the fact that the top 10 lists are only filled with the newest releases from the best known designers tells you enough. They are paid to show those ones and ignore very good fragrances from years ago that are still sold but don4t bring any revenue when talking about them.
@@guineesspirit7640 Also, the fact that most of them review a new perfume about the same time all at ones and you never hear an indept or negative word about it, tells enough for me. After a while, or few years, all of a sudden you get a list about "bad releases", or what other name they give it, and look what's on this list... that same perfume they hyped up. Ash, from GentScents, ones made a video about houses having a black-list for reviewers not willing to promote new releases, or talking negative about it, and therefor not being part of the game anymore from that side. I don't know if the video is still on his channel, but I also stopped watching him a while ago.
Intriguing topic. Good video. I've gotten away from the fragrance community. Every now and then, maybe 2 or 3 times a year, I will watch a fragrance related video. This popped up in my recommendations. Glad that I watched. 👍🏿
I hate getting called a troll for not liking a fragrance. And if I call out a youtuber for promoting cheap smelling garbage, I'm labeled a troll. You have guys who have hundreds of great smelling colognes and are promoting cheapies or clones. No one should smell like a teenager only if you're a teen!
I’ve been saying this for years. This isn’t a community. Fragcomm is a joke. You rarely see people like you engaging and being kind. Inviting people in the live streams and give them a platform etc. You’re one of the good guys Dan. Don’t let this “community” ruin your pureness. 🤝🏼
@@Steve_D1974 i growed my Insta because i did good content. My content got appreciated by bigger influencers like Dan, Ross and the curlies and they helped me get bigger.
Keep doing what you're doing Dan, in the infinite sea of top ten s**t lists out there, your channel is one of a small handful I return to every time there's a notification popping up. Love ya pal and keep em coning!
You pretty much summed the stinking reality behind the glitter and the aroma of this community, and I am sure that many will not like your conclusions...
I listened to the end. I believe it is rare to be a genuin perfume reviewer and make money out of it. I think its cool how things evolve in life. Like the perfume brand that you created with well made perfumes (based on reviews). Your youtube friend Lanier also reviews some of your scents well, which makes me qurious, perhaps a christmas gift this year for my husband?
7:44...Interesting that you admit to not being a fragrance addict, even tho your UA-cam channel and fragrance company depends on it. I think the honesty makes your channel and opinions even more authentic. 9:34 is yet another surprisingly honest thing to share...reminds me of some of your earlier videos which felt more intimate and less of a polished show.
I miss your big match intros. That’s what got me watching you but I do enjoy the content as you are different to the money grabbers. Also respect you for putting your own money to invest in your fragrances as opposed to the navitus etc crew
Spot on!!!!!! I have been watching some of these channels long enough to see the change in how they start pushing an agenda instead of the love for fragrances. So it gets mundane watching a few of them. Now I look at the video and don't even bother to listen to the content.
Sometimes, you have to allow steam to get out. You're so correct about people acting one way and being another. Friendships truly take time to build, and trust is at the foundation. Truly, how many fragrances does one person really need? I have come along way from looking at $32 for a bottle of weekend by Burberry and knowing that's way too much money for me to spend. Now I have purchased a bottle of (Bond no 9. $400 Scent of Peace for him) which is not that strong to me. I feel good telling my friend that I own a bottle of Bond no 9. I feel good about my expesive fragrances. I have always looked at things of quality not quantity. I think quality is far superior quantity. I absolutely love that I found my favorite fragrance (Red Tobacco). Now I am up to 23 fragrances and I have slowed way down on purchasing them on a monthly basis. I really enjoy looking at reviewers and seeking my next fragrance. Its a hobby that's costly, intriguing, alluring, and fulfilling. I bought every one of my fragrances blindly. I also have come to the conclusion that Niche is all I am purchasing. Live life, be happy. Great video.
Dan I agree tough skin is important. But I learned a long time ago, as an entrepreneur myself. If nobody is attacking you then you're doing something wrong! Real man take a stand. Weak men try to please everyone. I'll end with this Dan. The world is full of middle age men who are lost. So why not turn your channel into more of a service to them. Similar to Gentlemen Gazette. You have the skills for that.
yeah, agree with you Dan ... that´s why i stopped watching all those top 10 influencers repeating their trashy stuff around 2018 .... smaller channel without monetizing and real classy collectors are only the few am connected with ... and i don´t need the rest top 10, top that influencers selling commercial trash
I am 52 years old and the real fragrance community isn’t dead, just the millennial community is pretty much dead and thank goodness FFS😂. I always watch you when I can. It’s not easy, since I’m a working professional and don’t get much time on here. I enjoy your content and your personal fragrance work is also very nice. I’ve drifted away from a lot of the hype monkeys. Can’t be bothered. I’m here to see you and I hope to keep seeing you here. 😉👊🏽
I been watching your channel for a while now... not sure exactly when... was def before covid... maybe late 2018. As far as other channels - I like a good variety - both big and small.. diff channels offering diff content. You've been consistently and honest in your videos... doesn't seem like the same recycled garbage I see with a lot of channels that I used to like a lot more and now it's like meh - once in a while I'll check out one of their videos (won't name them) - but a lot of shills on youtube. Hopefully you continue to grow and don't change who you are... your channel is a breath of fresh air compared to majority of the others.
I know things must go on and that they change. Having Saud that I really miss the look and feel of your early videos with the theme sing and font that you used to use.
Great video. I started watching fragrance videos a couple years ago with the intention of building a small collection. I wanted advice on what to buy and what I need for a decent collection that fits my needs. Listening to the advice given in the videos was a huge mistake. I didn't realize how much personal tastes can differ. Many of the blind buys I tried were horrible. TBH I don't mind the Top 10 lists but the "panty dropper" videos are ridiculous.
Find a frag that fits you is the biggest thing. Popularity doesnt matter. Old school Azzaro Pour Homme isn't that popular anymore, yet its one of the few I've actually gotten a couple compliments on, both when I first wore it almost 20 years ago when it was already old and just started wearing it again recently. And from my experience, unless you're a 9 or 10 man, you never get compliments anyway.
It's like a lot of things Dan. You get REALLY into a hobby and it burns hot but at some point you lose a certain amount of interest. The vast majority of the fragrances that we like were made 20+ years ago. So there is nothing new, only the older stuff and there's only so much you can talk about. I still enjoy and watch some of the fragrance vids, but not like I did even a year ago.
Yes the vast majority of fragrance youtubers out there now are basically advertisements for fragrances they’ve been sent. Whatever happens going forward I’m glad you’re not like that. ☺️
I think the issue lies not only with the younger community's values clashing with the gen Xers and boomers (am a proud gen Xer, back when respect and altruism was still taught and valued!), but I feel the market is oversaturated, both from the fragcomm social media being full of fluff among more interesting, deeper content and discussion and also from the fragrance market itself, now a sea of uninteresting trendy fluff and overpriced to heck pseudo-niche fragrances. One look at the latest Bond no9 "holiday gift list" is a witness of that. 4000 clams for a pastiche bling bling bottle? Get out of here! Thank goodness for those like you who dare to talk the talk and create this kind of content.
Another thing Dan.. Since you started doing this, fragrances really have gone downhill. You love the classics. There’s very few classics being made. It’s all generic shit, generic shit flankers or desperate marketing like that horrible rent boy crap Moschino toy boy that you would only wear on holiday up Brokeback mountain .. you’re still cool fella
Enjoy the hobby if you have the means. Lets face it. This is a luxury hobby whether you are buying clones or niche, the cost will be high. Very easy to reach thousands of dollars worth of fragrances with designers and clones. Niche scents are ridiculous. You run your channel your way. Others run their channels to gaun subscribers. Who's wrong in their choice? I like that you stay true to Your beliefs and viewpoints. Do you cover content that answers a lot of my fragrance questions as to new releases and clones. No. Your channel is still entertaining to me, and I hope you continue to create unique content. I wish you more continued success sir. Class act for sure.
If you don't have enough ideas for future videos, I would be interested hearing your opinion about frag youtuber sellouts. And I mean especially those who take sponsorship/endorsement money, but "under the table". Meaning they in a sense get paid to lie, and they don't announce it in the video. (Even though it's supposed to be against YT's rules, if I'm correct..) What do you think, does it happen, and if, how much? I certainly have become to think it does. When I watch certain bigger frag channels (Those that pump out videos out almost daily), I just get this sense of dishonesty from their videos. How is their speech any different than of a sales person/sales rep, that works in a department stores fragrance section..? Instead of them giving an honest review, they just give "these and these" reasons to buy this product.
My favorite moment was discovery BFL after discoverying Jeremy and feeling like, holy shit theres more of these guys. Then getting recommended JPG Ultra, Eros and Lucky and being like holy shit! And then the first time i smelled the spicebombs, like whoaaaa; i guess what sucks is your nose gets use to it and the uniqueness starts to just go away a lil from each frag; i miss being a frag virgin starting ADG and YSL Lhomme, to think all this started from me branching out n buying YSL Y Fraiche
I can't stand the list type videos either, those that always start off with a dozen affiliate codes and links to certain websites. Basically just adverts for whatever they've been promoted to sell. Channels like Fragmental, Gents Scents, Aromatix etc - they all seem like decent fellas, but man they recycle the same content over and over judging purely on the thumbnails I see UA-cam recommending me. I do like Joy Amin's stuff, but even he has descended into the stupid lists now. I really love Jon Legg's channel as well, really funny and genuine guy, just reviewing stuff out of passion. The fragcomm has become like most communities now, it's all for show and very superficial. Guys wanting to get laid. Fragrances don't do that, they might get you an approach, but you still need charisma, wit, charm, good looks etc to utilise that initial approach. Some scruffy guy with an obnoxious personality isn't gonna start getting laid every night purely because he's thrown on some Initio Side Effect. I wear stuff I like for me, if others like it then fair enough, if they don't then that's their problem. I'd guess women don't like any of my favourites as they're all very masculine, not modern at all, but they're MY favourites. If I wanna get laid, I can get laid wearing Lynx or nothing at all. The mythical catnip for women doesn't exist.
v interesting i was just thinking the other day fuck me there seems to be a plethora of random new frag channels all jumping on the bandwagon totally crap quality bit sure theres much mielage in it anymore ive stopped watching frah videos in the main
I have a small YT channel and I do the occasional review and I also don’t trust the frag community. Just be yourself and give your honest opinion. It’s going to be polarizing but it’s better than being ingenious.
I’m going to tell you what’s your problem? Your problem is that you are, extremely intelligent and I’m not talking about beauty because you are terribly handsome as well.
The best thing I ever did was to stop watching YT videos where influencers are making a killing for providing links to scents where they make money from me. I'm sorry but I found a way to buy scents without others making money off me. The same top ten lists just drove me nuts.
All I care about is the love and experience of the fragrance. The money on the side and the compliment magnet doesn’t excite me. Almost everyone has a hustle unfortunately. it’s like movie critics anymore. I wonder who’s actually smelled the fragrance and is willing to give an honest opinion
As for Curlyfragrance, I regard her an act - and a very talented act - not a source of information. It's hard to beat Katie Puckrick's old videos for well-delivered, straight reviews.
I am not part of the Fragrance community, I am part of the Mr Smelly assorted topics and spritz of fragrance talk community, I like your presonality and the ones of the guests you bring. I´ll give out this weird analogy, livestreams can be viewed the same way as amateur porn, Can you look at hotter chicks, can you look at better production, better whatever? yes you can, yet watching people do their best or worst AUTHENTICALLY is greater than anything else.
I honestly like blind buying. I like the thrill of the hunt. It’s like picking up a book simply because of the cover.
If I had a place where i could trade fragrances with ease, i would blind buy. But i did get a thrill of possibly dopamine rush when i used to blind buy. So that is true, but careful with it, you might get addicted to it.
Well if you have money to burn, enjoy yourself. I wouldn't recommend it based on experience.
I have said it before and I will say it again: testify Mr. Smelly, testify! The world needs people like you whether in the fragrance community or not. Personally, the syrupy sweet type of reviewers do get annoying after some time, kind of like most modern men's fragrances.
Thank you very much
It's evident how the fragrance community has undergone significant shifts in the past three years. I've found myself reflecting on my contribution within this dynamic space. Your insights touch on several key points, and it's clear that what we're seeing is just the tip of the iceberg. Esteemed reviewers have shone a light on the 'dark side' of fragrance collecting, highlighting how many may be making purchases for the wrong reasons.
The prevalent content tends to revolve around top-ten lists. Viewers can form expectations about fragrance-wearing based on these videos, when in reality, it's an art form-a time capsule that captures moments in our lives, and an accessory that can provide a confidence boost. However, it's not a love potion, nor a magic elixir for commanding attention.
I've also observed the ebb and flow of online friendships, where people come and go without much explanation. It's natural to wonder if something was amiss. In any case, 2020 stands out as a pinnacle year in the fragcomm for me, when camaraderie and kindness were prevalent. Now, given the current global situation, it's disheartening to see the community become somewhat divided.
Thanks very much for you insightful comment Elisabeth !
I agree totally that it is more an art form and less a body care product. I personally don't use fragrance to attract attention or cover up odors, those who use it like that misunderstand it completely in my opinion. It is more like jewelry than deodorant
Please don’t stop the live streams it’s the only sanity I have from rough weeks always look forward to the weekend to see what shenanigans you guys are gonna talk about lol .
I started watching fragrance channels simply to educate myself on different notes of fragrances and I found it fascinating. Perfume is so personal that I don't care how popular a particular fragrance is, you can't force it on people. I've watched Redolessence for a number of years because I happen to like Steven and the way he presents fragrances, along with his friend Carlos Powell, R.I.P. , Brooklyn Fragrance Lover. I listen and learn. Jeremy I watch from time to time but he seems to lean toward a lot of really sweet smelling fragrances, which is not my thing. I take You Tubers channels as a learning experience, but that's where it ends. If any of the channels I watch suddenly decide to show the world their ''dark side" and drama starts, I knock them off my list.
Thank you
I got into this in like 2020-2021 and it was fun as hell. Idk if this was primetime or at the end, but it felt magical. But yeah its changed alot in just a year or 2, wayyy more channels, still cool, but it has lost that magic i once felt
Spot on Dan. All the UA-camrs who I've watched, I prefer their earlier videos, as they seem more earnest and less about pushing an agenda. I used to watch any frag videos, now I only watch ones that genuinely interest me, like hidden gems and undiscovered cheapies.
smaller channel without monetizing - real classy collectors are only the few am connected with ... and i don´t need the rest top 10, top that influencers selling commercial trash
Couldn’t agree more Dan, meeting people in the real and enjoying and creating life memories is more important. Selling some frags myself towards a flight to somewhere exotic! ✈️
Thank you!e Enjoy the trip!
@@MrSmelly1977 cheers Dan! 👍🏼
perfume is an extension of your personality! In the past, when I visited Fragnatica for a perfume, I would receive information about that perfume. Now ❤adays it has become an opinion factory with people who still have to drink a lot of milk and don't know what they are talking about! you are still the person who informs us about a perfume.❤
Thank you!
I appreciate you speaking your truth. Being critical in this way is not always well received, but it is important candor. Appreciate you!
Thank you
There is some absolute truth in that Dan. Thanks for all the effort you put in the video's and livestreams over the past 7 years. Cheers. NV
Thank you very much!
You and Joy Amin are my favourites
Thank you so much . I really respect Joy
Even tho some channels from UK like Fragmental or Aaron had surpass you in subs, i much rather listen to you talk about classic fragrances in a simple way, than watch their videos full of complicated stuff or loud annoying background music, or staged acting. You seem genuine in your thoughts and your speaking manner and that's why i keep watching you instead of others. As a sugestion, maybe you could try sniff new stuff on camera and give your reviews and thoughts on fragrances, like..Tauer house, other Amouages, Frederic Malle stuff. Just do some reviews from those houses. Cheers
There are certainly subjects that continue to be skirted and even obfuscated to a degree in the online fragrance world like regulatory involvement, material biotoxicity, mental health concerns, underhanded business practices and fantasy vs reality, but I still have faith in individual human beings. Uncomfortable topics are never easy to address even with professionals working in the field, and so much is kept hush hush in the luxury world. Banking on ignorance is one thing, but there is merit to understanding the importance of brand image on mass opinion. Fortunately, I think we've come to a point where viewers and enthusiasts are finally hungry enough for information that they are willing to actively seek it out and ultimately endure the pangs of disillusionment in order to experience greater clarity. And it usually starts with deliberate introspection. Although it may seem like we're all different superficially, our internal motives are really not that dissimilar. If fragrances and fragrance content are the "what", discovering the "why" can bring about tremendous change. 🌎
Dude. It's smelly stuff in a bottle 🙄😄
As we say it over here in The Netherlands; you've hit the nail on the head! I only watch a few reviewers and stopped watching the never ending top whatever ones.
I really do believe a lot of money goes to who knows how many of them, to jumpstart sales on just average perfumes.
Just the fact that the top 10 lists are only filled with the newest releases from the best known designers tells you enough. They are paid to show those ones and ignore very good fragrances from years ago that are still sold but don4t bring any revenue when talking about them.
@@guineesspirit7640 Also, the fact that most of them review a new perfume about the same time all at ones and you never hear an indept or negative word about it, tells enough for me. After a while, or few years, all of a sudden you get a list about "bad releases", or what other name they give it, and look what's on this list... that same perfume they hyped up. Ash, from GentScents, ones made a video about houses having a black-list for reviewers not willing to promote new releases, or talking negative about it, and therefor not being part of the game anymore from that side. I don't know if the video is still on his channel, but I also stopped watching him a while ago.
Intriguing topic. Good video. I've gotten away from the fragrance community. Every now and then, maybe 2 or 3 times a year, I will watch a fragrance related video. This popped up in my recommendations. Glad that I watched. 👍🏿
I hate getting called a troll for not liking a fragrance.
And if I call out a youtuber for promoting cheap smelling garbage, I'm labeled a troll.
You have guys who have hundreds of great smelling colognes and are promoting cheapies or clones.
No one should smell like a teenager only if you're a teen!
I’ve been saying this for years.
This isn’t a community.
Fragcomm is a joke.
You rarely see people like you engaging and being kind.
Inviting people in the live streams and give them a platform etc.
You’re one of the good guys Dan.
Don’t let this “community” ruin your pureness. 🤝🏼
But you grew your insta from connecting and plugging your links with the community
@@Steve_D1974 i growed my Insta because i did good content. My content got appreciated by bigger influencers like Dan, Ross and the curlies and they helped me get bigger.
Keep doing what you're doing Dan, in the infinite sea of top ten s**t lists out there, your channel is one of a small handful I return to every time there's a notification popping up. Love ya pal and keep em coning!
Thank you much I really appreciate the support
Wow. Human nature? Glad you’ve stuck it out and have the character to focus on the joy this hobby/vocation provides.
You pretty much summed the stinking reality behind the glitter and the aroma of this community, and I am sure that many will not like your conclusions...
Thank you!
I listened to the end. I believe it is rare to be a genuin perfume reviewer and make money out of it. I think its cool how things evolve in life. Like the perfume brand that you created with well made perfumes (based on reviews). Your youtube friend Lanier also reviews some of your scents well, which makes me qurious, perhaps a christmas gift this year for my husband?
7:44...Interesting that you admit to not being a fragrance addict, even tho your UA-cam channel and fragrance company depends on it. I think the honesty makes your channel and opinions even more authentic. 9:34 is yet another surprisingly honest thing to share...reminds me of some of your earlier videos which felt more intimate and less of a polished show.
Dan 7,5 years of great videos! Thank you!
Thank you very much’
I miss your big match intros. That’s what got me watching you but I do enjoy the content as you are different to the money grabbers. Also respect you for putting your own money to invest in your fragrances as opposed to the navitus etc crew
Thank you!
Spot on!!!!!! I have been watching some of these channels long enough to see the change in how they start pushing an agenda instead of the love for fragrances. So it gets mundane watching a few of them. Now I look at the video and don't even bother to listen to the content.
Sometimes, you have to allow steam to get out. You're so correct about people acting one way and being another. Friendships truly take time to build, and trust is at the foundation. Truly, how many fragrances does one person really need? I have come along way from looking at $32 for a bottle of weekend by Burberry and knowing that's way too much money for me to spend. Now I have purchased a bottle of (Bond no 9. $400 Scent of Peace for him) which is not that strong to me. I feel good telling my friend that I own a bottle of Bond no 9. I feel good about my expesive fragrances. I have always looked at things of quality not quantity. I think quality is far superior quantity. I absolutely love that I found my favorite fragrance (Red Tobacco). Now I am up to 23 fragrances and I have slowed way down on purchasing them on a monthly basis. I really enjoy looking at reviewers and seeking my next fragrance. Its a hobby that's costly, intriguing, alluring, and fulfilling. I bought every one of my fragrances blindly. I also have come to the conclusion that Niche is all I am purchasing. Live life, be happy. Great video.
Dan I agree tough skin is important. But I learned a long time ago, as an entrepreneur myself. If nobody is attacking you then you're doing something wrong! Real man take a stand. Weak men try to please everyone. I'll end with this Dan. The world is full of middle age men who are lost. So why not turn your channel into more of a service to them. Similar to Gentlemen Gazette. You have the skills for that.
As a small fragrance channel on YT, I promise never to stab you in the back, Dan. You're one of my inspirations.
Thank you very much for the support I appreciate it.
I’m very disappointed in the quality of pen you are using there. 😂 a man of your stature and gravitas should at least be using a yellow bic pen
Fair point. Thank you.
HA HA HA😅🎉
😂😂😂
I noticed the pen, too. Your comment made me smile. Sell a back up bottle or two, get some nice pens, and make a video about it!
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I like to watch people that have a passion for fragrances. Examples are Joy Amin, Marcials Blends Fragrances, Aaron Terence Hugh’s and so on.
Thanks
yeah, agree with you Dan ... that´s why i stopped watching all those top 10 influencers repeating their trashy stuff around 2018 .... smaller channel without monetizing and real classy collectors are only the few am connected with ... and i don´t need the rest top 10, top that influencers selling commercial trash
Awesome video , wondering if you were still doing your weekly lives
Lovely honesty there Dan
Thank you
I was there in the beginning too. I even did three review myself, was just sharing.
I am 52 years old and the real fragrance community isn’t dead, just the millennial community is pretty much dead and thank goodness FFS😂. I always watch you when I can. It’s not easy, since I’m a working professional and don’t get much time on here. I enjoy your content and your personal fragrance work is also very nice. I’ve drifted away from a lot of the hype monkeys. Can’t be bothered. I’m here to see you and I hope to keep seeing you here. 😉👊🏽
Thank you very much
It changed alot. I'm in the groups since 2016 and it was a hobby like thing and now it's less fun. The money ruined it like everything else.
I been watching your channel for a while now... not sure exactly when... was def before covid... maybe late 2018. As far as other channels - I like a good variety - both big and small.. diff channels offering diff content. You've been consistently and honest in your videos... doesn't seem like the same recycled garbage I see with a lot of channels that I used to like a lot more and now it's like meh - once in a while I'll check out one of their videos (won't name them) - but a lot of shills on youtube. Hopefully you continue to grow and don't change who you are... your channel is a breath of fresh air compared to majority of the others.
How dare you call me out like that😂😂😂
you're fecking briliant mate. hats off, you tooka words outa me mouth
I have bigger things to worry about. Just subscribe to the channels that speak to you, and don’t watch the rest.
Well said deep connections family and friends are more important.
Thanks
I know things must go on and that they change. Having Saud that I really miss the look and feel of your early videos with the theme sing and font that you used to use.
Thank you !
Nice watch Dan,and wise words
Thank you!
Cool decor. Masculine design. Frag-heads are generally cool!
Thank you!
Great video. I started watching fragrance videos a couple years ago with the intention of building a small collection. I wanted advice on what to buy and what I need for a decent collection that fits my needs. Listening to the advice given in the videos was a huge mistake. I didn't realize how much personal tastes can differ. Many of the blind buys I tried were horrible. TBH I don't mind the Top 10 lists but the "panty dropper" videos are ridiculous.
We still love you and always will
Who hurt you Mr. Smelly??
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Seriously - you've always been one of my favs Frag UA-camrs! Never on a hype train, great content and sense of humor.
Find a frag that fits you is the biggest thing. Popularity doesnt matter. Old school Azzaro Pour Homme isn't that popular anymore, yet its one of the few I've actually gotten a couple compliments on, both when I first wore it almost 20 years ago when it was already old and just started wearing it again recently. And from my experience, unless you're a 9 or 10 man, you never get compliments anyway.
That's why I only watch Aaron Terrence Hughes. It's educational mainly and hype is minimized
It's like a lot of things Dan. You get REALLY into a hobby and it burns hot but at some point you lose a certain amount of interest. The vast majority of the fragrances that we like were made 20+ years ago. So there is nothing new, only the older stuff and there's only so much you can talk about. I still enjoy and watch some of the fragrance vids, but not like I did even a year ago.
Thank you!
Thank you Dan!!
Is there recovery groups for cologne buying? I need to stop. I'm now addicted....
Thanks for this video brother. You said everything that needed to be said.
Thank you
Yes the vast majority of fragrance youtubers out there now are basically advertisements for fragrances they’ve been sent. Whatever happens going forward I’m glad you’re not like that. ☺️
Thank you Jeannie!
Very nice wrap. Thank you!
if you ever make your product available in the EU Ill buy , in the meantime good luck and keep up the good work
Will we be getting the "Rise and Fall of Margie Noire" video soon?
It’s been a f**king year! 😂
In reality it was the fall and free fall.😂🤣
I love this guy! I mean, I really do! I'd date him in the blink of an eye...faster than the disappearing top note of a Creed fragrance 😁😁😁
A lot to take from that... Good luck and thank you. 👏🙏
Hey Dann, great video and have a blessing weekend peace ✌️ 🇬🇧
I think the issue lies not only with the younger community's values clashing with the gen Xers and boomers (am a proud gen Xer, back when respect and altruism was still taught and valued!), but I feel the market is oversaturated, both from the fragcomm social media being full of fluff among more interesting, deeper content and discussion and also from the fragrance market itself, now a sea of uninteresting trendy fluff and overpriced to heck pseudo-niche fragrances. One look at the latest Bond no9 "holiday gift list" is a witness of that. 4000 clams for a pastiche bling bling bottle? Get out of here! Thank goodness for those like you who dare to talk the talk and create this kind of content.
Another thing Dan.. Since you started doing this, fragrances really have gone downhill. You love the classics. There’s very few classics being made. It’s all generic shit, generic shit flankers or desperate marketing like that horrible rent boy crap Moschino toy boy that you would only wear on holiday up Brokeback mountain .. you’re still cool fella
Thank you!
You’re alright, Dan. Some of the characters you’ve had on streams are something else, though.
Thank you
“I need some winter sun, I’m fed up and sick of this country “ haha that was awesome 😂
Haha I really am!
I have seen your sales posts Dan. I want your 2016 Invictus A haha.
There are still wholesome groups around for sure on FB btw.
Hello. If you are in the Uk it is yours . Can you message me on Facebook or Instagram?
@@MrSmelly1977 yeah I am UK. Sorry I mean I want it in general. I hope you have good luck with your sales mate.
What a spectacular video. I’ve always enjoyed your channel. I’ve unsubbed to almost all other frag channels.
Thank you very much!
Me too! They suck and took the money!
a well good advise and opinion Dan! you have good day sir!
Thank you so much Khai
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Mr Smelly is an inspiration. He is living the life of Glen Quagmire. ✊
#TheButteredSausageLifestyle
Thank you!
I'd say it's still there especially if you know of ATH he is blowing up
No offense, I stopped watch the live stuff bc it was petty and distant from helpful info about frags. Maybe all has been said.
Good stuff and I agree. 👍🏼🇺🇸
Enjoy the hobby if you have the means. Lets face it. This is a luxury hobby whether you are buying clones or niche, the cost will be high. Very easy to reach thousands of dollars worth of fragrances with designers and clones. Niche scents are ridiculous. You run your channel your way. Others run their channels to gaun subscribers. Who's wrong in their choice? I like that you stay true to Your beliefs and viewpoints. Do you cover content that answers a lot of my fragrance questions as to new releases and clones. No. Your channel is still entertaining to me, and I hope you continue to create unique content. I wish you more continued success sir. Class act for sure.
If you don't have enough ideas for future videos, I would be interested hearing your opinion about frag youtuber sellouts.
And I mean especially those who take sponsorship/endorsement money, but "under the table".
Meaning they in a sense get paid to lie, and they don't announce it in the video.
(Even though it's supposed to be against YT's rules, if I'm correct..)
What do you think, does it happen, and if, how much? I certainly have become to think it does.
When I watch certain bigger frag channels (Those that pump out videos out almost daily),
I just get this sense of dishonesty from their videos.
How is their speech any different than of a sales person/sales rep, that works in a department stores fragrance section..?
Instead of them giving an honest review, they just give "these and these" reasons to buy this product.
Excellent video. God bless.
Thank you
My favorite moment was discovery BFL after discoverying Jeremy and feeling like, holy shit theres more of these guys. Then getting recommended JPG Ultra, Eros and Lucky and being like holy shit! And then the first time i smelled the spicebombs, like whoaaaa; i guess what sucks is your nose gets use to it and the uniqueness starts to just go away a lil from each frag; i miss being a frag virgin starting ADG and YSL Lhomme, to think all this started from me branching out n buying YSL Y Fraiche
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Do they really deserve it? 🤔 it’s all good! Love you, Dan.
Hey Marg! haven't seen that @ss in charge. Where you been?
@@fragranceenthusiast587I will be back in charge soon:)
Haha thank you Margie !
Dude you are the best and funny as 🎉😊
I can't stand the list type videos either, those that always start off with a dozen affiliate codes and links to certain websites. Basically just adverts for whatever they've been promoted to sell. Channels like Fragmental, Gents Scents, Aromatix etc - they all seem like decent fellas, but man they recycle the same content over and over judging purely on the thumbnails I see UA-cam recommending me.
I do like Joy Amin's stuff, but even he has descended into the stupid lists now. I really love Jon Legg's channel as well, really funny and genuine guy, just reviewing stuff out of passion.
The fragcomm has become like most communities now, it's all for show and very superficial. Guys wanting to get laid. Fragrances don't do that, they might get you an approach, but you still need charisma, wit, charm, good looks etc to utilise that initial approach. Some scruffy guy with an obnoxious personality isn't gonna start getting laid every night purely because he's thrown on some Initio Side Effect. I wear stuff I like for me, if others like it then fair enough, if they don't then that's their problem. I'd guess women don't like any of my favourites as they're all very masculine, not modern at all, but they're MY favourites. If I wanna get laid, I can get laid wearing Lynx or nothing at all. The mythical catnip for women doesn't exist.
Does your brand ship to the Phillipines ??
lol great video ,you deserve more sucsess lol
Thank you!
v interesting
i was just thinking the other day
fuck me there seems to be a plethora of random new frag channels all jumping on the bandwagon
totally crap quality
bit sure theres much mielage in it anymore
ive stopped watching frah videos in the main
Whatever happened to Captain Scentsible?
I have a small YT channel and I do the occasional review and I also don’t trust the frag community. Just be yourself and give your honest opinion. It’s going to be polarizing but it’s better than being ingenious.
I’m going to tell you what’s your problem? Your problem is that you are, extremely intelligent and I’m not talking about beauty because you are terribly handsome as well.
i only trust my nose which is proving to be unreliable these days 🤔 🤭
I'm new to the community I've had a bottle here an a bottle here but since may I've really getting into cologne an looking for a good group to join
The best thing I ever did was to stop watching YT videos where influencers are making a killing for providing links to scents where they make money from me. I'm sorry but I found a way to buy scents without others making money off me. The same top ten lists just drove me nuts.
I can understand that
Facts, they’re all sell outs
How many of these have u made🤦🏿♂️
I’ll do as I please sir.
@@MrSmelly1977 ok keep up the complaining but now u have a fragrance right? Let me guess ur fragrance is just amazing with incredible longevity?
All I care about is the love and experience of the fragrance. The money on the side and the compliment magnet doesn’t excite me. Almost everyone has a hustle unfortunately. it’s like movie critics anymore. I wonder who’s actually smelled the fragrance and is willing to give an honest opinion
Why are you deleting/hiding comments on this video? 🙃
As for Curlyfragrance, I regard her an act - and a very talented act - not a source of information. It's hard to beat Katie Puckrick's old videos for well-delivered, straight reviews.
Dan, it's time to make a collab with Ash from The Chap's guide. We need more style and sophistication!
I just recently discovered Ash. Sensible content without a bunch of hype.
I am not part of the Fragrance community, I am part of the Mr Smelly assorted topics and spritz of fragrance talk community, I like your presonality and the ones of the guests you bring.
I´ll give out this weird analogy, livestreams can be viewed the same way as amateur porn, Can you look at hotter chicks, can you look at better production, better whatever? yes you can, yet watching people do their best or worst AUTHENTICALLY is greater than anything else.
Haha love this analogy!
Dan, it's a known fact that Yngwie would never backstab a person. You can take that to the bank.
I love Yngwie! Thanks
I'm subscribed to many channels but my favorite channels are 1. TLTG REVIEWS (Ross)
2. fragrancedOUD (Randy)
3. Dedrick Hicks Jr
Thank you!
11:01 very cool cinematography tab the end of the video by the way! Gentlemen. Watch till the end.