I blind bought this based on Mr. Smelly review on how it comes really close to VIW and I’m happy I bought it! I’ve tested out VIW once and the scent didn’t last on me. But when I tried Gorse it lasted for a good 8hrs. I couldn’t be any happier with this pick up!
This is a great scent & Laboratory Perfumes only have a small range at the moment but they are well worth checking out (they do a tester pack if you prefer to sample first). The only negative is their website isn't so good but hopefully that will get better soon as I believe this could become a great fragrance house if they can improve their marketing. They are also a very environmentally & ethically friendly company, which is always good.
I spotted this in Anthropologie today, just gave myself a quick spritz and to my surprise, it lasted for HOURS! I am a lady but I loved this scent so much, it resembles the summer in southern Europe to me. Love Love Love.
I've been waiting to see a review on this other than Dan's and you inspired me to pull the trigger. Can't wait to put them side by side! Thanks for the review and website to purchase!
I just got a 30ML decant in the mail today, and if this is what VIW smells like then i am hooked. Smells like a coconut lime creamy pie. Perfect for summer, and vacation. Amazing smelling.
Had a chance to try a decant of it long time ago due to recommendation from Mr Smelly, but seems to be impossible to get it outside UK in Europe. Great fragrance and overview.
I'm a big collector and have been looking for a VIW alternative for a while now. Even though I own VIW but it's one of my fav Creeds if not the fav. Gorse is the only fragrance I found that resembles it and boy did they nail it. I'm pretty sure they went for straight up cloning it and it is in fact a 100% copy to the batch I have and definitely lasts much longer with greater projection.
I just received the sample, I like the scent but I think the projection is not so good But in summertime it could be advantage since strong fragrances may offend people I recommend for really hot weather
Thanks for this review Max i'm real interested in this but i want ask you a question if is possible. I want ask you if for you, this fragrance, in terms of pure quality is more in the niche side or in the commercial side. Thanks, my regards from Italy
I tried it yesterday and I don't think you gonna have a VIW with the lower price at all. It's a good summer fragrance, but VIW is way better!!! The performance is okay, but its basically citrus on your skin. VIW is coconut and lime way sharper than this!
Have been buying as many bottles as I could find over the last two months and may have got the last 3 retail bottles that were available in North America last week...
Hi Max, there are some fragrances where you might be interested in. It’s from the brand Van Gils, a brand from the Netherlands. Can you do a review about Van Gils Elite and Van Gils I?
Thanks for the mention Max. I absolutely agree that this is a great scent.
My pleasure Dan you are the real deal! ;)
Thanks Dan, for pointing me in the right direction
On the basis of your review and this and the fact VIW by Creed is absolutely my favorite summer fragrance of all time I'm gonna blind buy it.
Mr Smelly has praised this fragrance without reservations.
I blind bought this based on Mr. Smelly review on how it comes really close to VIW and I’m happy I bought it! I’ve tested out VIW once and the scent didn’t last on me. But when I tried Gorse it lasted for a good 8hrs. I couldn’t be any happier with this pick up!
This is a great scent & Laboratory Perfumes only have a small range at the moment but they are well worth checking out (they do a tester pack if you prefer to sample first). The only negative is their website isn't so good but hopefully that will get better soon as I believe this could become a great fragrance house if they can improve their marketing. They are also a very environmentally & ethically friendly company, which is always good.
Absolutely, they have a ton of great positive marks going for them. I need to try some of their other offerings as well...
I own this and it is just perfect for Summer. A great alternative to V.I.W.
I love VIW but like you said the performance is shocking. I’m looking forward to try this😍
Max that's perfect that you give recognition to the the man that brought it up.Mr Smelly! Much respect!
Thanks Ricardo - absolutely!
I spotted this in Anthropologie today, just gave myself a quick spritz and to my surprise, it lasted for HOURS! I am a lady but I loved this scent so much, it resembles the summer in southern Europe to me. Love Love Love.
I've been waiting to see a review on this other than Dan's and you inspired me to pull the trigger. Can't wait to put them side by side! Thanks for the review and website to purchase!
I just got a 30ML decant in the mail today, and if this is what VIW smells like then i am hooked. Smells like a coconut lime creamy pie. Perfect for summer, and vacation. Amazing smelling.
Great review man! I actually just ordered a sample of this yesterday. I have had my eye on it for awhile now. Keep up the good work!
Thanks - let me know how you like it once you get it!
Had a chance to try a decant of it long time ago due to recommendation from Mr Smelly, but seems to be impossible to get it outside UK in Europe. Great fragrance and overview.
I got this a couple months ago after Mrsmelly's review...great stuff...
I need to check this out! Nicely done Max!
Thanks Gary
Max another great review , Mr Smelly has this on his top Summer list , might have to get it a try to see how it does .Thank you again .
Thanks Kenneth
I have been wanting a bottle of this since I saw Dan's first review on it actually today ordered a bottle from Amazon and it was $83
I just get the same feel from Tommy Bahama scents for like 20 bucks! I do like hidden 💎 finds
Thats great news for VIW fans... Even with good performance and much cheaper.. Very cool find, thanks for the review max
I appreciate it Paulie
I bought this frag a year or so ago in the uk,i love it!
Yes Mr Smelly raised this many times... however I found it quite expensive from a few websites
I'm always checking your videos Dear Professor!!!
Thank you sir!
Just recieved it yesterday. Perfect for Florida weather. Hot yesterday...last right at 6 hrs. Going to let it sit a bit! Good find! Greg
I literally just browsed that brand, thanks for the recommendation
I have used laboratory amber for a year now . Smells great for a short period.
longevity isn’t the best
I'm a big collector and have been looking for a VIW alternative for a while now. Even though I own VIW but it's one of my fav Creeds if not the fav. Gorse is the only fragrance I found that resembles it and boy did they nail it. I'm pretty sure they went for straight up cloning it and it is in fact a 100% copy to the batch I have and definitely lasts much longer with greater projection.
Nice. Heard of this also a while back.
Sounds good. Would like to try their fragrances one day✌🏻
I just received the sample, I like the scent but I think the projection is not so good
But in summertime it could be advantage since strong fragrances may offend people
I recommend for really hot weather
Thanks for this review Max i'm real interested in this but i want ask you a question if is possible. I want ask you if for you, this fragrance, in terms of pure quality is more in the niche side or in the commercial side. Thanks, my regards from Italy
CIAO Fabrizio, most definitely niche quality - you can feel the quality in the ingredients, blending and scent itself.
Have always curious of this since Mr Smelly mentioned numerous times.
Yes, I got it and it’s perfect to wear it in Summer!
I own viw and sampled grose! If viw is empty gorse is the next purchase!😉
Just got this one today, it smells great, thanks for the video.
I mixed this in a decant with Cedrat Boise and let sit for 2 weeks .. Heavenly Concoction stay stays for 8+ hrs
I tried it yesterday and I don't think you gonna have a VIW with the lower price at all. It's a good summer fragrance, but VIW is way better!!! The performance is okay, but its basically citrus on your skin. VIW is coconut and lime way sharper than this!
Have been buying as many bottles as I could find over the last two months and may have got the last 3 retail bottles that were available in North America last week...
I want to try their other offerings now since this was a great first impression from the brand!
I had to thumbs up this as soon asI heard the name Mr. Smelly 😂
MR Smelly is a great gentleman and definitely one of the best reviewers!
Tonka by Laboratory Perfumes reminds a little of Layton Exclusif
Great review and I enjoyed it
Gorse smells nice. My fav from LP is Amber.
I heard good things about the others including Amber - I've got to try...
Hi Max, there are some fragrances where you might be interested in. It’s from the brand Van Gils, a brand from the Netherlands. Can you do a review about Van Gils Elite and Van Gils I?
Hey illest, thank you for the suggestion but I don't know where to find those...?!
Max Forti Maybe you can check on there official website or if you want, I can also help you out. Because I don’t know if they ship to the US
Love that coconut vibe!
I like this one , i got 30 ml decant from Mark, and will use it to save on my VIW.
Eddie..i gather you got both so do i...i believe creed is miles better...what do you think?
Gorse is the way to go!!!
Is it a safe blind buy?
Does Gorse have the rum like smell, like VIW?
The link is to samphire not gorse, couldn’t find gorse on your link
Try this gentleman: Mark Mobley whom I got mine from - tell him Max Forti sent you - link below:
facebook.com/mark.mobley.92
Great review!!
Donot blind buy this fragrance. If you like Parachute coconut oil smell then buy this fragrance because gorse smell similar parachute coconut oil
Has it grown on you since?
Thanks for the video
The link for gorse is inadequate
This sounds so nice! I gotta find a bottle 😊
you won't regret it! ;)
Dont buy it...buy the creed...trust me...the quality is much much better...these clowns are just making money to eat shit....
2019, still no Gorse in the US. Why????? :) Max, can you be our dealer for Gorse?
You can buy it from mr porter us
Also available here: www.beautyhabit.com/collections/laboratory-perfumes/products/laboratory-perfumes-gorse-eau-de-toilette
Mrsmelly is funny as hell
Where can I get this in usa
After 10mins you cant smell a thing and nor can anyone else
Mr. smelly turn me on that is a year ago it's the bomb it puts Virgin Island water to shame longevity and projection is beast mode
Enrico C Have you tried Milano Cento by chance?
Tenho que testar este. Um abraço
Abraço Rui se vc gosta do VIW vai adorar esse!
hahaha
you good reviewer
Thanks Abdullah
I prefer Amber
Long lasting fragrance.
Ryszard Perfumy lies. Lasts 10mins
I really enjoy this stuff and yes thanks to mrsmelly1977
1st!
your nose looks like its fed up with smelling fragrances