XS was GREAT. My dad had a 90s zippo-lid XS and it was beautiful. I got this new one and while it's still XS, it's a bit simpler than I remember (but then again, I haven't smelled it in like 20 years), and the performance is disappointing. Still a classic.
Is it similar to silver mountain water? I have Armafs Sillage and prefer the metallic harshness over creeds softness. Do you think I would like Himalaya or XS?
Hey Gerard, I recently repurchased Himalaya last time I got it was around 07/08. During high school, a great friend of mine used XS and everytime I smelled that scent on him it was me asking what are you wearing and everytime it was XS thinking he was applying a different one. Not sure how XS is now not because Im looking for Himalaya alternative but as a stand alone scent. Great review brother
Have a decant of Hymalaya and a partial of Erolfa on the way. I can't wait for them to get here!! I do love my cheapies but Creed does seem to hit different. Great video
Absolutely love Himalaya but haven't smelled XS despite hearing about the constant comparisons. Great video as usual Your Boston accent is so awesome. Go Red Sox 🤣
I’ve wanted you to do this comparison for so long as I also am a huge Himalaya fan (only 10/15 ml left). I’ve had XS in my carts so many times the last couple years but I’m scared of the geranium. How prominent is it? Subtle is fine just not too much or I get nauseous. Creed pricing has gotten out of hand.😢
Great Review got a reference from Dedrick Hicks SGF to check out your work and I’m glad I did after the Hype Train from Himalaya and now I own the Great fragrance thanks for sharing your thoughts on this #Subbed 👊🏾
I picked up a 100ml PR XS tester for $25 last year. I love the old school fugier fresh clean DNA, it's very good. I have tried Creed Himalaya several times and it smells the same. XS for sure lasts longer on my skin than Creed.
I havent tried the Rabanne, but I recently picked up Un Jardin Sur la Nil from Hermes. It's similar to this style of fragrance, very clean and fresh, with the addition of notes like Mango and Tomato that give it this bright, tropical aquatic feeling. It's lasted 6+ hours on me as well, which was a huge surprise!
Nobody does fresh scents as well as Creed, plain and simple. Need to get my nose on Himalaya as I know how you feel about it. I just got Royal Water and highly recommend you check out man, super underrated and just a beautiful scent.
The OG XS came out in a zippo style bottle. Kinda cool. I wore XS in the late 1990s. I don’t care if they say it’s a copy of XS, but Himalaya is outstanding.
Hey Gerard! Hope all is well with you and your family my friend! I just purchased this one a few days ago and should get it any day now! I'm super excited for this! Have a wonderful day man!
I have the pure xs. Had it for years rarely wear it. Ya know the soda pop fizzy one. Ive never tried the original XS. Ive heard its like Sprite or something?? But the fact that you are comparing it to Creed, well it must be decent for the price anyway..And btw as far as cheapies go Ive been wearing one for a couple days and I must say for $30 its not bad it you just want a simple smell good fragrance thats very inoffensive.. Try Boss Bottled Night..It literally smells like a shower gel Gerard no joke. A shower gel with a birch, woodsy touch. Cheap and it smells good. You should try if you are lookin for a decent cheapie.
@@gerardgeorge I was pleasantly surprised and for a low cost you can be too my man. I actually wore it for 3 days which it is very rare for me to wear a cheapie for that many days in a row. However after 3 days it was time to move on ha. But for $30 you get a fresh clean vibe that's lavender soapy but not too soapy just the right smoothed out amount. I dig on the bottle appearance as well. It's not one you have to hide in back because it looks weird..It's fairly attractive. Give it a shot Gerard. I wouldn't recommend it if it wasn't worth it. Also, try Gucci Guilty EAU if you get the chance. It's an orris/iris fragrance though. It has a note in it I've never used before which is called snowberry. It's a little more pricey than the Boss fragrance though. It's discontinued and there is literally only a few bottles left online to purchase all across the board from what I can tell.
Found TAXCO at Marshall’s and sprayed it on. Crazy good atomizer. Hope it lasts. English Laundry Signature and Tahitian Waters are god awful. Tried Most Wanted EDP Intense, incredible
Himalaya is in my top 5 favorite Creeds 1. Silver Mountain Water 2. Erolfa 3. Bois de Portugal 4. Green Irish Tweed 5. I actually meant to put Himalaya in this spot 😂 Sweet video my man
Great job on the video and first impressions Gerard. Had a sample of Himalaya and love it. I have Paco Rabane XS Black but I don't wear it much. I need to try XS. Stay safe brother
Himalaya to me is in the same dna as Pegasus/Reflection/Gucci Elixir, which are all pricey or what not. Nice to see a affordable alternative, can't wait for the follow up!
I didn't personally get any of those comparisons at all, short of just being floral heavy, but if Himalaya is that for you, then XS will certainly fit that affordable alternative description!
XS was GREAT. My dad had a 90s zippo-lid XS and it was beautiful. I got this new one and while it's still XS, it's a bit simpler than I remember (but then again, I haven't smelled it in like 20 years), and the performance is disappointing. Still a classic.
Very cool!
I have like 1/8 bottle of himalaya left and it’s killing me. It was a splurge for me. Himalaya is the goat for me.
Oh man cherish it! I will probably wear this week or next myself.
Himalaya is an expensive alternative to Xs.
Yea I mean Himalaya smells better but if you want to get the essence it’s suitable
Couple years ago I scored a tester of PR XS / 100ml for $26…
For the price… and quality you get.
It’s hard to beat..
Solid choice at that price point no doubt.
Is it similar to silver mountain water? I have Armafs Sillage and prefer the metallic harshness over creeds softness. Do you think I would like Himalaya or XS?
The Himalaya has some similarities to SMW I think you would like XS then.
@@gerardgeorge thanks! I thought about getting XS first, too.
*short pause after spraying* yeah…..Ok 😂
😂😂 that’s why I love doing first impressions
Himalaya and Royal Oud are the best from Creed❗️
Great choices!
Hey Gerard, I recently repurchased Himalaya last time I got it was around 07/08. During high school, a great friend of mine used XS and everytime I smelled that scent on him it was me asking what are you wearing and everytime it was XS thinking he was applying a different one. Not sure how XS is now not because Im looking for Himalaya alternative but as a stand alone scent. Great review brother
Yea exactly and I think it can work as a standalone scent.
Have a decant of Hymalaya and a partial of Erolfa on the way. I can't wait for them to get here!! I do love my cheapies but Creed does seem to hit different. Great video
Erolfa is another on my short list! Let me know what you think.
Absolutely love Himalaya but haven't smelled XS despite hearing about the constant comparisons. Great video as usual
Your Boston accent is so awesome. Go Red Sox 🤣
Thanks Joe appreciate it brotha!
Great review! Thanks
Of course Vance!
I’ve wanted you to do this comparison for so long as I also am a huge Himalaya fan (only 10/15 ml left). I’ve had XS in my carts so many times the last couple years but I’m scared of the geranium. How prominent is it? Subtle is fine just not too much or I get nauseous. Creed pricing has gotten out of hand.😢
Not very prominent for honestly. Subtle.
Great Review got a reference from Dedrick Hicks SGF to check out your work and I’m glad I did after the Hype Train from Himalaya and now I own the Great fragrance thanks for sharing your thoughts on this #Subbed 👊🏾
Dedrick is my man! Great channel and I appreciate you checking out the channel and supporting with the sub. Thank you 🙏🏼
I picked up a 100ml PR XS tester for $25 last year. I love the old school fugier fresh clean DNA, it's very good. I have tried Creed Himalaya several times and it smells the same. XS for sure lasts longer on my skin than Creed.
Thanks for sharing your experience with both!
I havent tried the Rabanne, but I recently picked up Un Jardin Sur la Nil from Hermes. It's similar to this style of fragrance, very clean and fresh, with the addition of notes like Mango and Tomato that give it this bright, tropical aquatic feeling. It's lasted 6+ hours on me as well, which was a huge surprise!
Fantastic fragrance. Hermes has some amazing scents
Nobody does fresh scents as well as Creed, plain and simple. Need to get my nose on Himalaya as I know how you feel about it. I just got Royal Water and highly recommend you check out man, super underrated and just a beautiful scent.
Haven’t tried it but will thanks for the heads up. I agree. Erolfa is also another stunner.
The OG XS came out in a zippo style bottle. Kinda cool.
I wore XS in the late 1990s.
I don’t care if they say it’s a copy of XS, but Himalaya is outstanding.
Yes I agree!
Another great video. Really enjoy these comparison reviews. Please remember to hit the like button and subscribe
My brotha! Thank you 🙏🏼
You gotta try Pure XS night, it’s amazing
Yea this is one I’ve wanted to try for awhile
Hey Gerard! Hope all is well with you and your family my friend! I just purchased this one a few days ago and should get it any day now! I'm super excited for this! Have a wonderful day man!
My man you got a good one! Enjoy. Family is great hope all is well on your end Brian!
Awesome video Gerard!
Hey does anybody know how to find a legit 1 million prive? What do i have to look for?
Thanks my friend!
Tumi Atlas reminds me sometimes of both of these at times. Love them all. Himalaya is the best but its just so pricey! Nice review
Thanks brotha!
Himalaya was an instant like for me too. Those older Creed freshies really were something else. 👌 Appreciate the impressions Gerard!
Yeah they are hard to beat
I have the pure xs. Had it for years rarely wear it. Ya know the soda pop fizzy one. Ive never tried the original XS. Ive heard its like Sprite or something?? But the fact that you are comparing it to Creed, well it must be decent for the price anyway..And btw as far as cheapies go Ive been wearing one for a couple days and I must say for $30 its not bad it you just want a simple smell good fragrance thats very inoffensive.. Try Boss Bottled Night..It literally smells like a shower gel Gerard no joke. A shower gel with a birch, woodsy touch. Cheap and it smells good. You should try if you are lookin for a decent cheapie.
Boss bottled night will be one I try!
@@gerardgeorge I was pleasantly surprised and for a low cost you can be too my man. I actually wore it for 3 days which it is very rare for me to wear a cheapie for that many days in a row. However after 3 days it was time to move on ha. But for $30 you get a fresh clean vibe that's lavender soapy but not too soapy just the right smoothed out amount. I dig on the bottle appearance as well. It's not one you have to hide in back because it looks weird..It's fairly attractive. Give it a shot Gerard. I wouldn't recommend it if it wasn't worth it. Also, try Gucci Guilty EAU if you get the chance. It's an orris/iris fragrance though. It has a note in it I've never used before which is called snowberry. It's a little more pricey than the Boss fragrance though. It's discontinued and there is literally only a few bottles left online to purchase all across the board from what I can tell.
Found TAXCO at Marshall’s and sprayed it on. Crazy good atomizer. Hope it lasts. English Laundry Signature and Tahitian Waters are god awful. Tried Most Wanted EDP Intense, incredible
Taxco is solid and popping back up
@@gerardgeorge have you tried together with you Oud leather? Saw that today too
Himalaya is in my top 5 favorite Creeds
1. Silver Mountain Water
2. Erolfa
3. Bois de Portugal
4. Green Irish Tweed
5. I actually meant to put Himalaya in this spot 😂
Sweet video my man
Great picks. Thanks brotha
Bois du Portugal is so underrated!
Nice review. I’ve been looking for a decent spring cheapie and this might be it
This would work!
Great job on the video and first impressions Gerard. Had a sample of Himalaya and love it. I have Paco Rabane XS Black but I don't wear it much. I need to try XS. Stay safe brother
Thanks Greg! Haven’t tried Black yet
@@gerardgeorge very sweet
Nice review love the video G stay motivated dream big 1 mill on the way
Thanks Antwain!
I have the older XS different bottle...good one🍻
Yes someone mentioned zippo style
I just got Xs today… I hate to say this but… I hate it 😭
Awe man. I know the feeling
#1 Boom boom here😂😂
Let’s go!
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Himalaya to me is in the same dna as Pegasus/Reflection/Gucci Elixir, which are all pricey or what not. Nice to see a affordable alternative, can't wait for the follow up!
Stay tuned!
it smells nothing like pegasus/Reflection lol
I didn't personally get any of those comparisons at all, short of just being floral heavy, but if Himalaya is that for you, then XS will certainly fit that affordable alternative description!
havnt smelt XS but had Black XS and couldnt wait to give it away, was sickenly sweet and couldnt handle it at all
Someone else said the same thing