We all have things that work well on our body chemistry that we like. Just because it works for Justin doesn't necessarily mean it works for us in his opinions are his alone and he expresses that all the time which is why I love his videos.
He is giving his expression and How he smell after putting them on. His skin is different than you and some people smell worse even after putting most attractive fragrances so don’t listen to him to make you decision just take it as a reference
Rarely do I agree with every point you make in a video, but this is one of those rare occassions where I just sat through the video while nodding my head in approval.
Naxos does this for a lot of people. It doesn't move me much. To my nose, there's a fragrance that smells similar that I enjoy much more & I'm referring to Mugler's pure Havane.
It's a very good fragrance, but it is quite simple on the surface but it has very well blended layers that may be hard to detect to some, oh of course it's very expensive so that too.
I agree.. I just looove Side Effect... think I always will... Layton is just a little too simplistic for its price point... Layton Exclusif is a better, more complex version
I personally love Vibrato and it has been great for me in just about every way. I feel great wearing it and it does garner a lot of compliments. But I’d agree on Naxos. I’ve tried it several times and it just doesn’t excite me. I always feel like I’m weird for not liking it since it gets hyped… but I guess I’m not alone
I really like your honesty and authenticity. Fragrances like Vibrato are hyped to death by certain influencers, the same with Chanel eau extreme. A man that stands his ground is important in this game.
i bought Chanel eau extreme because 99% of fragrance reviewers say it's amazing. Big mistake i hated it! Will never understand the hype it gets and i'm certainly more careful in what i buy now.
IDK about reformulations, but I have a 2023 bottle of Naxos and I love it. Citrus + Lavender balances the sweet honey and light tobacco very well. I totally get what you mean about it smelling almost like a cleaning product, especially in that initial 10 minute blast, though it does calm down. I love it because it's hyper-versatile and can be worn in the summer, in the office, and in the wintertime. I've also gotten a ton of compliments, especially from women, on this one. It's not the most complex or interesting fragrance, but it's a great tool in the toolkit imo.
@@kjvkiwi Over 8 hours. I guarantee you're going nose-blind. The citruses start to fade around the 3-6 hour mark but the rest of the fragrance is most definitely still there.
It’s precisely for honest opinions such as these that I prioritize Justin over other fragrance reviewers. It also helps that I agree with these takes, no longer wondering if I was alone.
Interesting avenue you traveled here. I like it, most people would shy away from being respectfully critical about hyped fragrances yet you pulled it off. I think price would be part of my equation too. I don’t mind your Chanel pick as much as Naxos for standing out as unnecessarily hyped…
im convinced me and you have the same nose.. everything you described in naxos and side effect is exactly how i felt when smelling them! Keep up the great content Justin👍
Side effect for me is special. It literally made my knees buckle & my stomach drop...i think i was in heaven for a second. No other fragrance has EVER made me feel that way. I will admit that after that initial impression, ive always felt let down after every wearing.
I've experienced all of these fragrances through ownership or through decanting and I think you're fairly spot on lool to me anyway...i own or have owned 4 of the 5 here and completely agree...1 thing I have experienced with Naxos is I don't know why but I feel Naxos shines in the high heat lool i don't know why that is but everytime I've worn Naxos in the high heat it almost feels lighter and airier 😅 even when I over spray...that might just be me but on a normal low temp day it comes across a bit cloying and I don't particularly enjoy it
I couldn’t agree more with Allure Homme Sport. I do not see (smell) what everyone else does. As far as Naxos, I go back and forth with whether I like it or not
Someone just said what I think about Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme! It's good but it's not special, I still believe the original Allure is the best in the line, Eau Extreme is just more beast mode.
@@stayfreshproductions yes it is! I've tried to love my bottles of the Sport line and I just haven't been able to do so, I really like Edition Blanche too!
Something that I always adore about you and your work is transparency and accountability for what you do and share with clear understanding and no judgment to those who choose different… plus always always sense of humour and sarcasm… keep doing your thing your own way Justin …
“I gotta love it in those in-between moments”. Couldn’t agree more! I just found your channel yesterday after getting into fragrances and watching other channels the last few months - you know who they are, and I agree “we can do better” to quote you again. Thanks for your refreshing take on some very hyped fragrances, some of which I have tried decants of, and have not been blown away either. Looking forward to watching your next video on fragrances that “do” live up to the hype.
Cedrat Boise Intense is definitely thicker than the original in my experience. On my skin, it stuck with me longer. It gets lots of compliments, and most importantly I like the scent in my personal rotation. However, I agree with you in that you absolutely don't need both the Cedrat Boise OG & the Intense. Whatever one you have will likely do a similar job for most people.
And Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme is nice but basic. And for those who want a little performance from a high cost fragrance - it doesn't last. So I agree with you there. I had it & took it back to Ulta lol.
Ohh, hot takes, I like it. Haha, to be honest, there's 2 in there I really like (Cedrat and AHS) but Side Effect to me was always way too cloying and unwearable and while I "get" Naxos, I was never able to get into it myself. It's just not my favorite type of tobacco fragrance (same for Side Effect).
Absolutely spot on with Side Effect. I own a bottle, very excited to get it but I've only worn it once! I'm still waiting for the "wow" factor. I'm 2, 3 sprays away from putting up for sale. Some heavy hitters on this list but great video nonetheless.
I agree with three of these choices. One of the two I don't agree with is Naxos, which is my favorite fragrance. The other is Side Effect. While I love Eye of Seven Hills too, Side Effect is awesome.
oh man, Naxos is incredible. that honey note is exquisite. easily the best honey note I've ever experienced in a fragrance (although Jubilation XXV is also very good). it lives at the intersection of honeysuckle, honey comb, & raw honey. the tobacco leaf note is also done to perfection. you do have to let it "macerate" (as it's used in the fragrance community) for longer post-reform.
i agree with what you said about Allure eau extreme being alright, but not that mind blowingly good as people say it is. I have the sport edt and I’d probably choose edition blanche over eau extreme. I also would go for Mancera cedrat boise original edp since that is already well done and long lasting.. no need to make it more, well, intense. ☺️
Love the video, its refreshing to see you go against the grain for once, even though the way you delivered it was so smooth. An unrelated side note, you should definitely review a few fragrances from the brand Diptyque. They're one of my favorite niche brands and would love hear your thought on them.
The absolute best unhyped fragrance I’ve ever tried is Versace Atelier Santal Boise. It’s smells exactly what i expected from Initio Side Effect. I get a sexy middle eastern wood with vanilla. It’s one of the few perfect 10s in my book
I absolutely agree with your selection - especially vibrato, what a “normal” super hyped scent…. And yes, yes please tell us your selection of scents that should be hyped 🎉❤
I pretty much agree. Essentially for myself a fragrance never lives up to the hype. Either the fragrance is overhyped and I’m unenthused or a fragrance received quite of bit of hate and I really end up enjoying it.
That's how I felt about haltane (what you stated about vibrato). I thought it was going to be like initio OFG and really it was like spraying on wood varnish overtop of OFG to cover up the fragrance.
Great video and kudos for speaking your mind about how you really feel. As it happens I also was disappointed with Vibrato and Naxos and do not see what they are seemingly seeing in them.
Yeah, Naxos is pretty cloyn. For the tobacco and honey combo I very much prefer Serge Lutens Cherqui cause it’s more dry and airy. That’s a perfect tobacco in my books.😊
@@caseyplunkett6083 I highly recommend it! It’s green and spicey, which I love about it. Some people seem to complain about the performance (mainly on the new formulation), but on me it works very nicely. Medium projection with +10h longetivity. The more subdued projection compliments the scent profile very nicely imo. It’s a very classy and versatile scent. I wear it all year round!
@@user-bf1nk8bv3c Serge Lutens is under Shiseido, which is feel is the more if not most honest fragrance conglomerate. I really try to avoid L’Oréal and Estée Lauder especially.
The new naxos maybe exactly for you It's opening it's very citrus fresh and after that still fresher not coin at all I have both version the yellow ones the opening it's not at all fresh it's just a heavy smell like the top notes are gone some like that and the fragrance it's more heavy resinous thick present The new version it's more light but more aromatic volatile citrus fresh I love both version I really love naxos but I know exactly what you mean Try the new naxos JUSTIN COPELAND Great video!
I like the simplicity of Side Effect. Makes it an easy wear on formal parties when I want to feel "approachable" but still stand out. I'd never buy a full bottle but I have a decant. I think it might be a little more exciting on a woman than on a man.
Holy smokes, you're not kidding about how discontinuations affect the hype. Anyone who has been following the UA-cam fragrance reviews for a while has to notice how fragrance releases which get a "meh" at first, suddenly aquire a hyped status once the word gets out that they're being discontinued.
Wow that hurts, Naxos is my number two favorite fragrance. I think that when you enter heaven, it will definitely smell like Naxos. What a perfect gem :)
the only fragrance I disagree with on this list is side effect. that's my favorite Initio and a frequent reach for me in the cooler weather. I also find Naxos to be very "syrupy" and heavy on my skin so I'm glad to know it's not just me that feels that way abut that fragrance lol
I appreciate the intel on Intense Cedrat Boise, ive been on the fence since it came out and money is tight so more than just you have said the OG is still better and I am all about saving money.
YSL Y EDP is one for me. I do really like it though, and thankfully I got it at a price that I was and still am really, really happy with, which takes the sting out of overhypedness IMO.
Man I agree 100% with side effect. It is nice, but it comes across as a sweet mainstream-ish fragrance. A friend of mine was wearing an axe-like canned body spray to the gym, and it gave me the side effect vibes. I couldn’t smell it the same after that. I find it a good scent, but really boring after an hour or two, and in my opinion leaning more towards feminine.
Side effect has always just confused me, i dont really smell any tobacco, or much vanilla, i only smell very sweet purple cough syrup, love jazz club/herod much more. Def wanna try eye of seven hills though💯
Vibrato isn't mindblowing but I'm happy I got a tester for under $160. Chanel AHS was underwhelming for me, smelled great but didn't last on me. Intense Cedrat Boise is one of my signatures I love the depth it has. Naxos I can agree, its a room filler. Idk how anyone could wear it in the summer. Fall/Winter for me.
I tried side effect expecting to be blown away and I liked it, but not enough for the price. I loved narcotic delight though, it did for me what side effect didn't.
I like that Intense Cedrat Boise is here. Got a bottle myself for a reasonable price, it’s good but nowhere near worth the hypebeast it’s beaten up to be. I get more enjoyment out of some designer fragrances.
Naxos is second on my to buy list. I loved my sample so much. It smells delicious. What i want most at the moment though is Zaharoff signature Rosè. No samples available in South Africa. Blind buy roulette is my favourite game.
I got a decant of side effect a while back and I remember being really excited to smell it but as soon as I sprayed it I wanted to scrub it off. That stuff is potent and inescapable but not in a good way. I slept on the couch that night because my room was a hazmat zone for hours and it just would not go away.
Havent tried vibrato But I can comment on the rest. I also prefer regular cedrat because of the sweeter fruitloop vibe but find both versions just good, not great . I kinda hate side effect, the saffron is too intense, and it's sickly. Cant knock the performance, unfortunately. None of the allure line except Edition Blanche move me, the vetiver and creamy sandalwood give me a barbershop vibe in that one. I find the calone and aldehydes a bit much in the other versions. Naxos is just a worse version of Reyane Insurrection wild II (which predates it) because of the sickly sweet note it has in it. I can't knock the performance of it as it's been stuck in my headphone pads for a whole month, and then when I wear the headphone the scent transfers back to my skin and clashes with what I'm wearing. Honestly I agree with the entire video for the most part.
All 5 smell nice but yes i agree that most if not all were hyped as compliment magnets thats why those are loved. But if i may just add that of the 5, Side Effect is even more designer smelling than CAHSEE and it has what seems to be amberwood overdose that just tickles the nose hair.
I do understand what you are saying about Side Effect.. it has a simplicity to it, and it's quite linear.... but everytime I go back to it, I just love the scent profile.. the notes just speak to me about what I love in perfumery... and I can only abandon it when I find something that smells close enough that I can appreciate more... if this makes sense
I agree with Naxos and side effect! But add Layton exclusif to the list. I have all 3 and they are not that great! I’ve only used all 3 of these only once and I’m just sitting on $800 of fragrances I wish I never bought.
My 10 fragrances that DON'T live up the hype: PdM Layton (OG and Exclusif) Club de Nuit Intense Nishane Ani TF Ombre Leather YSL MYSLF PdM Herod JPG Le Male Mancera Red Tobacco Dior Sauvage (EDT & EDP) Amouage Interlude
This may be a first for me but I don’t care for any of these. I tried the Naxos and I found it cloying and confusing. The Chanel allure line with the exception of the edition Blanche is a no for me. I tried a sample of side effect and found it okay but there were other fragrances that I liked better. I liked the original cedrat boisee but I got tired of it and gifted it. I might revisit it in the future.
Great content. For the most part. I concur. But Side Effect. My first experience kinda was a clone After Effect. Wasted an entire bottle just around the house. Sampled the OG and it clicked big time. Grabbed another clone AfterMath. And I Love the DNA. Would Not spend $$$ on the Initio. But it’s still a good one to me.
Loved the video. I completely agree about ICB. It is nice but I dont' like it as well as the originial. I almost always like the freshest from all the lines.
Also we have to remember Justin not everyone smells the same thing as we do or you do the fragrances you mention it for many people their nose find something magical you are not able to smell certain music in the notes certain aromas some are more prone to smells than others it's directly correlated whit the body composition certain molecules attracted to the ones your body finds appropriate in need accepted prioritize it and you smells those more because you body its communicating it needs those certain molecules more than others That's the reason we like some scents more than others in certain same area or country compared to other area's and the foods and nutrients available and in need
I agree with your comments about Side Effects. I waited for ages to get it. And I was disappointed when it arrived. I was hoping for that wow factor. Didn’t happen.
I’m actually wanted to smell this due to hype. I refuse to blind buy this one even tho 97% of my collection is blind bought. I guess I’m taking a stand on side effect I need to sample it
@@explosivo631nyI tried it going into it with everyone saying how amazing it is. I think he hits the nail on the head in this video. it’s good nothing bad about it at all. Just doesn’t have that wow factor imo. definitely good though I would consider the smaller bottle.
All great points . Fragrances are subjective. It’s a few I totally agree on . Vibrato I like the 5-7th best from the house . Naxos is great but yes it can get annoying for sure . Regular Cedrat >>> intense . And allure sport extreme is basic lol
3 of my favourite frags in this 5,
I feel wounded 😂😂
It’s a good thing that Justin, and all of his viewers, prioritize your personal taste and wearing what YOU like over the opinions of others ;)
i'm not gonna recover from this video
We all have things that work well on our body chemistry that we like. Just because it works for Justin doesn't necessarily mean it works for us in his opinions are his alone and he expresses that all the time which is why I love his videos.
He is giving his expression and How he smell after putting them on. His skin is different than you and some people smell worse even after putting most attractive fragrances so don’t listen to him to make you decision just take it as a reference
There should be a hotline for wounded viewers of this video 🤣🤣
“Basic Bro” is so funny to me when someone uses it to describe fragrance. Allure Homme Sport is definitely that. 😂
Rarely do I agree with every point you make in a video, but this is one of those rare occassions where I just sat through the video while nodding my head in approval.
Too funny…I had the exact same experience. Great vid 💯
Just got my first bottle of Naxos. Literally considering selling all my other fragrances and just using the latter. Naxos a str8 banger.
It makes me feel so comfortable
Such a banger
What do you like about it? It smells like licorice to me.
Naxos does this for a lot of people. It doesn't move me much. To my nose, there's a fragrance that smells similar that I enjoy much more & I'm referring to Mugler's pure Havane.
@@wannabegolfin24-72 heard of dat comparison a few times. Needa get my nose on that
Mfk Baccarat Rouge 540 imo is well overhyped.
I agree. I respect it for what it is but I'm so over this DNA and all of its tweaks and "inspired-by's".
It's not over hyped (imo) as such, but overdone, much in the same way as aventus, everywhere you looked there was a clone
It's a very good fragrance, but it is quite simple on the surface but it has very well blended layers that may be hard to detect to some, oh of course it's very expensive so that too.
Side effect being on the list..DANG that hurt! This list is legit though..for me Layton failed me big time
I agree.. I just looove Side Effect... think I always will... Layton is just a little too simplistic for its price point... Layton Exclusif is a better, more complex version
Side effect is my jammy jam lol. Love that stuff
The more that dont care for side effect, the more it pleases me that i won’t smell one of my tops on others.
Layton Exclusif was the disappointer for me. I can’t smell anything except freshly mown grass. And I don’t want to smell like grass 🤷♂️
@@robseibertgulfcoastrealest3243 valid point
I personally love Vibrato and it has been great for me in just about every way. I feel great wearing it and it does garner a lot of compliments.
But I’d agree on Naxos. I’ve tried it several times and it just doesn’t excite me. I always feel like I’m weird for not liking it since it gets hyped… but I guess I’m not alone
I really like your honesty and authenticity. Fragrances like Vibrato are hyped to death by certain influencers, the same with Chanel eau extreme. A man that stands his ground is important in this game.
Thank you!
i bought Chanel eau extreme because 99% of fragrance reviewers say it's amazing. Big mistake i hated it! Will never understand the hype it gets and i'm certainly more careful in what i buy now.
Couldn't agree more about your naxos take. I actually felt sick with how it filled my room when I first tried it.
IDK about reformulations, but I have a 2023 bottle of Naxos and I love it. Citrus + Lavender balances the sweet honey and light tobacco very well. I totally get what you mean about it smelling almost like a cleaning product, especially in that initial 10 minute blast, though it does calm down. I love it because it's hyper-versatile and can be worn in the summer, in the office, and in the wintertime. I've also gotten a ton of compliments, especially from women, on this one. It's not the most complex or interesting fragrance, but it's a great tool in the toolkit imo.
I have a genuine 2023 bottle of Naxos and I only get about 3 hours on skin and then it disappears. How much longevity do you get with your bottle?
@@kjvkiwi Over 8 hours. I guarantee you're going nose-blind. The citruses start to fade around the 3-6 hour mark but the rest of the fragrance is most definitely still there.
It’s precisely for honest opinions such as these that I prioritize Justin over other fragrance reviewers. It also helps that I agree with these takes, no longer wondering if I was alone.
Interesting avenue you traveled here. I like it, most people would shy away from being respectfully critical about hyped fragrances yet you pulled it off. I think price would be part of my equation too. I don’t mind your Chanel pick as much as Naxos for standing out as unnecessarily hyped…
im convinced me and you have the same nose.. everything you described in naxos and side effect is exactly how i felt when smelling them!
Keep up the great content Justin👍
Thanks!
Side effect for me is special. It literally made my knees buckle & my stomach drop...i think i was in heaven for a second. No other fragrance has EVER made me feel that way.
I will admit that after that initial impression, ive always felt let down after every wearing.
I'd gladly hear Your recommendation for cleaning stuff that smells like Naxos :)
I've experienced all of these fragrances through ownership or through decanting and I think you're fairly spot on lool to me anyway...i own or have owned 4 of the 5 here and completely agree...1 thing I have experienced with Naxos is I don't know why but I feel Naxos shines in the high heat lool i don't know why that is but everytime I've worn Naxos in the high heat it almost feels lighter and airier 😅 even when I over spray...that might just be me but on a normal low temp day it comes across a bit cloying and I don't particularly enjoy it
You’re on fire with the content this summer!! Keep em coming 🔥
Thank you! Will do!
I couldn’t agree more with Allure Homme Sport. I do not see (smell) what everyone else does.
As far as Naxos, I go back and forth with whether I like it or not
AHSEE is very sexy in the air. I always say it’s a scent that is not overly pleasant to wear but others will enjoy
Completely agree with you on Naxos and Side Effect. Both big let downs.
Someone just said what I think about Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme! It's good but it's not special, I still believe the original Allure is the best in the line, Eau Extreme is just more beast mode.
Allure is the OG! 🔥
@@stayfreshproductions yes it is! I've tried to love my bottles of the Sport line and I just haven't been able to do so, I really like Edition Blanche too!
Something that I always adore about you and your work is transparency and accountability for what you do and share with clear understanding and no judgment to those who choose different… plus always always sense of humour and sarcasm… keep doing your thing your own way Justin …
Thank you so much Gabriela ❤️
i love that you just went against like 88% of fragcomm, stand on business bro
“I gotta love it in those in-between moments”. Couldn’t agree more! I just found your channel yesterday after getting into fragrances and watching other channels the last few months - you know who they are, and I agree “we can do better” to quote you again. Thanks for your refreshing take on some very hyped fragrances, some of which I have tried decants of, and have not been blown away either. Looking forward to watching your next video on fragrances that “do” live up to the hype.
Thank you so much!
Cedrat Boise Intense is definitely thicker than the original in my experience. On my skin, it stuck with me longer. It gets lots of compliments, and most importantly I like the scent in my personal rotation.
However, I agree with you in that you absolutely don't need both the Cedrat Boise OG & the Intense. Whatever one you have will likely do a similar job for most people.
And Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme is nice but basic. And for those who want a little performance from a high cost fragrance - it doesn't last. So I agree with you there. I had it & took it back to Ulta lol.
Hats off for standing your ground. Tho I wear Naxos & After effect as I’ve spent fortune on it already
Ohh, hot takes, I like it. Haha, to be honest, there's 2 in there I really like (Cedrat and AHS) but Side Effect to me was always way too cloying and unwearable and while I "get" Naxos, I was never able to get into it myself. It's just not my favorite type of tobacco fragrance (same for Side Effect).
Absolutely spot on with Side Effect. I own a bottle, very excited to get it but I've only worn it once! I'm still waiting for the "wow" factor. I'm 2, 3 sprays away from putting up for sale.
Some heavy hitters on this list but great video nonetheless.
Thanks for watching 🙏🏾
Please do a video on perfumes where you feel the hype is justified
I agree with three of these choices. One of the two I don't agree with is Naxos, which is my favorite fragrance. The other is Side Effect. While I love Eye of Seven Hills too, Side Effect is awesome.
oh man, Naxos is incredible. that honey note is exquisite. easily the best honey note I've ever experienced in a fragrance (although Jubilation XXV is also very good). it lives at the intersection of honeysuckle, honey comb, & raw honey. the tobacco leaf note is also done to perfection. you do have to let it "macerate" (as it's used in the fragrance community) for longer post-reform.
@@malakhimalik7218 I love Jubilation XXV! It was my 2nd favorite fragrance...well, until Jubilation 40 came along :-)
This video should be called 5 of the greatest fragrances on the market today.
Ok
i agree with what you said about Allure eau extreme being alright, but not that mind blowingly good as people say it is. I have the sport edt and I’d probably choose edition blanche over eau extreme. I also would go for Mancera cedrat boise original edp since that is already well done and long lasting.. no need to make it more, well, intense. ☺️
Totally!
I blind bought Vibrato based on the hype. I agree with u. Pleasant but no wow here. Maybe it will grow on me
I prefer intense cedrat Boise. I totally agree with you on Side Effect. It’s good but it’s missing something in my opinion.
I agree with Naxos it smells good but I get clean laundry / cleaner vibes from it
Love the video, its refreshing to see you go against the grain for once, even though the way you delivered it was so smooth. An unrelated side note, you should definitely review a few fragrances from the brand Diptyque. They're one of my favorite niche brands and would love hear your thought on them.
Thank you very much. I do enjoy Diptyque and have a few from them that I have featured in past videos.
@@stayfreshproductions I'll make sure to look for them then! Hope to see more from them!
Shots Fired, I Repeat.. SHOTS FIRED !!
The absolute best unhyped fragrance I’ve ever tried is Versace Atelier Santal Boise. It’s smells exactly what i expected from Initio Side Effect. I get a sexy middle eastern wood with vanilla. It’s one of the few perfect 10s in my book
Mancera’s frags are all pretty hyped
I love side effect and vibrato. They actually last and smell great and are very nicely done. Same goes with YSL Myslf. They all get complements
Someone finally said it, 100% agree on Naxos. Great fragrance for what it does but not worth the (over)hype.
I absolutely agree with your selection - especially vibrato, what a “normal” super hyped scent…. And yes, yes please tell us your selection of scents that should be hyped 🎉❤
Video on its way soon!
I pretty much agree.
Essentially for myself a fragrance never lives up to the hype. Either the fragrance is overhyped and I’m unenthused or a fragrance received quite of bit of hate and I really end up enjoying it.
That's how I felt about haltane (what you stated about vibrato). I thought it was going to be like initio OFG and really it was like spraying on wood varnish overtop of OFG to cover up the fragrance.
Finally... someone that agrees with how I feel about Naxos!
I COMPLETELY agree with YOU about Side Effect. I really LIKE the FRAGRANCE, BUT it's DEFINITELY missing a PINCH or 2 OF pepper!
You are the man Justin! Linking samples to fragrances that are just a so-so for you 🙂 always appreciate your opinion. Let's go- 100k!!!!
I appreciate that!
Great video with some great choices in there and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day
Thanks so much, you too
I agree with Naxos, it just gave a headache.
Naxos is near bench mark for me it never leans too much in any direction it’s just right amount of airiness sweetness smoke and touch of citrus
Great video and kudos for speaking your mind about how you really feel. As it happens I also was disappointed with Vibrato and Naxos and do not see what they are seemingly seeing in them.
Thanks for watching, Keenan.
Vibrato always reminded me somehow to L’homme Ultime with that Citric-Ginger combo. I prefer “Ultime” but enjoy both and the differences between them.
I'm not the biggest side effect fan honestly but it's one of my most complimented fragrances.
So nice to see that I'm not alone in my opinion of Side Effect and Naxos. Thanks for that🤗
Yeah, Naxos is pretty cloyn. For the tobacco and honey combo I very much prefer Serge Lutens Cherqui cause it’s more dry and airy. That’s a perfect tobacco in my books.😊
I have no idea why I haven’t gotten on my nose on Chergui. I’m gonna change that this fall.
@@caseyplunkett6083 I highly recommend it! It’s green and spicey, which I love about it. Some people seem to complain about the performance (mainly on the new formulation), but on me it works very nicely. Medium projection with +10h longetivity. The more subdued projection compliments the scent profile very nicely imo. It’s a very classy and versatile scent. I wear it all year round!
@@user-bf1nk8bv3c Serge Lutens is under Shiseido, which is feel is the more if not most honest fragrance conglomerate. I really try to avoid L’Oréal and Estée Lauder especially.
Yes. I would like a video about fragrance that you think lived up to the hype.
The new naxos maybe exactly for you
It's opening it's very citrus fresh and after that still fresher not coin at all
I have both version the yellow ones the opening it's not at all fresh it's just a heavy smell like the top notes are gone some like that and the fragrance it's more heavy resinous thick present
The new version it's more light but more aromatic volatile citrus fresh
I love both version I really love naxos but I know exactly what you mean
Try the new naxos JUSTIN COPELAND
Great video!
Much needed video Justin ✌🏾
Thank you 🙏🏾
Eye of 7 Hills is side effect killer. Amazing!!!
I like the simplicity of Side Effect. Makes it an easy wear on formal parties when I want to feel "approachable" but still stand out. I'd never buy a full bottle but I have a decant. I think it might be a little more exciting on a woman than on a man.
Thanks for sharing!
I agree with the "hollow" take on side I sold it to buy Nishane Nefs. Will try 7 hills.
Holy smokes, you're not kidding about how discontinuations affect the hype. Anyone who has been following the UA-cam fragrance reviews for a while has to notice how fragrance releases which get a "meh" at first, suddenly aquire a hyped status once the word gets out that they're being discontinued.
I have Side effect and Naxos and I love them both but to each it’s own great video Mr. Copeland 😊
I agree with all of these. Also I prefer amyris Homme to the Chanel Ray extreme
Wow that hurts, Naxos is my number two favorite fragrance. I think that when you enter heaven, it will definitely smell like Naxos. What a perfect gem :)
Keep loving it!
sneaker hype seems to be less disappointing
the only fragrance I disagree with on this list is side effect. that's my favorite Initio and a frequent reach for me in the cooler weather. I also find Naxos to be very "syrupy" and heavy on my skin so I'm glad to know it's not just me that feels that way abut that fragrance lol
Initio is trash 🗑️
I appreciate the intel on Intense Cedrat Boise, ive been on the fence since it came out and money is tight so more than just you have said the OG is still better and I am all about saving money.
cedrat boise intense is a great fragrance for the money don't be fooled. You can find it for $80 and nothing performs like it at that price.
Glad to see a review like this keeping it real. AHSAE vintage was good but the reformulation now is garbage
YSL Y EDP is one for me. I do really like it though, and thankfully I got it at a price that I was and still am really, really happy with, which takes the sting out of overhypedness IMO.
Man I agree 100% with side effect.
It is nice, but it comes across as a sweet mainstream-ish fragrance.
A friend of mine was wearing an axe-like canned body spray to the gym, and it gave me the side effect vibes. I couldn’t smell it the same after that.
I find it a good scent, but really boring after an hour or two, and in my opinion leaning more towards feminine.
Side effect has always just confused me, i dont really smell any tobacco, or much vanilla, i only smell very sweet purple cough syrup, love jazz club/herod much more. Def wanna try eye of seven hills though💯
Had intense cedrat boise, sold it. It's nice. I have other frags that are in the same vein that smell higher quality and better. It's a good frag.
Side Effect was a dud for me also . I expected more Especially because I blind bought it 😢
100% agree with Side Effect. Paragon and Narcotic delight are bangers though.
Maybe I’m a basic bro. 😁 Naxos and Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme are two of my favorites.
No problem!
Vibrato isn't mindblowing but I'm happy I got a tester for under $160. Chanel AHS was underwhelming for me, smelled great but didn't last on me. Intense Cedrat Boise is one of my signatures I love the depth it has. Naxos I can agree, its a room filler. Idk how anyone could wear it in the summer. Fall/Winter for me.
I tried side effect expecting to be blown away and I liked it, but not enough for the price. I loved narcotic delight though, it did for me what side effect didn't.
I like that Intense Cedrat Boise is here. Got a bottle myself for a reasonable price, it’s good but nowhere near worth the hypebeast it’s beaten up to be. I get more enjoyment out of some designer fragrances.
Got to say your reactions to Naxos and Vibrato align with mine.
Naxos is second on my to buy list. I loved my sample so much. It smells delicious. What i want most at the moment though is Zaharoff signature Rosè. No samples available in South Africa. Blind buy roulette is my favourite game.
I got a decant of side effect a while back and I remember being really excited to smell it but as soon as I sprayed it I wanted to scrub it off. That stuff is potent and inescapable but not in a good way. I slept on the couch that night because my room was a hazmat zone for hours and it just would not go away.
Havent tried vibrato But I can comment on the rest.
I also prefer regular cedrat because of the sweeter fruitloop vibe but find both versions just good, not great .
I kinda hate side effect, the saffron is too intense, and it's sickly. Cant knock the performance, unfortunately.
None of the allure line except Edition Blanche move me, the vetiver and creamy sandalwood give me a barbershop vibe in that one. I find the calone and aldehydes a bit much in the other versions.
Naxos is just a worse version of Reyane Insurrection wild II (which predates it) because of the sickly sweet note it has in it. I can't knock the performance of it as it's been stuck in my headphone pads for a whole month, and then when I wear the headphone the scent transfers back to my skin and clashes with what I'm wearing.
Honestly I agree with the entire video for the most part.
Of course we need the next phase. I can agree with side effect for sure. I sold it and bought narcotic delight.
Where do you spray your fragrance? Neck, inner elbow ? How many sprays ?
Here’s a video I made about that:
ua-cam.com/video/mLl00fIvs8o/v-deo.html
Red Tobacco: 10 sprays all over your body
All 5 smell nice but yes i agree that most if not all were hyped as compliment magnets thats why those are loved. But if i may just add that of the 5, Side Effect is even more designer smelling than CAHSEE and it has what seems to be amberwood overdose that just tickles the nose hair.
I do understand what you are saying about Side Effect.. it has a simplicity to it, and it's quite linear.... but everytime I go back to it, I just love the scent profile.. the notes just speak to me about what I love in perfumery... and I can only abandon it when I find something that smells close enough that I can appreciate more... if this makes sense
I agree with Naxos and side effect! But add Layton exclusif to the list. I have all 3 and they are not that great! I’ve only used all 3 of these only once and I’m just sitting on $800 of fragrances I wish I never bought.
My 10 fragrances that DON'T live up the hype:
PdM Layton (OG and Exclusif)
Club de Nuit Intense
Nishane Ani
TF Ombre Leather
YSL MYSLF
PdM Herod
JPG Le Male
Mancera Red Tobacco
Dior Sauvage (EDT & EDP)
Amouage Interlude
“Paint Peeling Performance” 🤣🤣🤣
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That's why I watch you brother! Stay safe brother
This may be a first for me but I don’t care for any of these. I tried the Naxos and I found it cloying and confusing. The Chanel allure line with the exception of the edition Blanche is a no for me. I tried a sample of side effect and found it okay but there were other fragrances that I liked better. I liked the original cedrat boisee but I got tired of it and gifted it. I might revisit it in the future.
Actuallly Naxos has never been reformulated and the reason why some are darker than others is cause the vsnilla does that over time.
Solid video, enjoyed this one
Appreciate it!
Great content. For the most part. I concur. But Side Effect. My first experience kinda was a clone After Effect. Wasted an entire bottle just around the house. Sampled the OG and it clicked big time. Grabbed another clone AfterMath. And I Love the DNA. Would Not spend $$$ on the Initio. But it’s still a good one to me.
I’m glad you enjoy the DNA!
I get the WILDEST reactions from people while wearing NAXOS.
Loved the video. I completely agree about ICB. It is nice but I dont' like it as well as the originial. I almost always like the freshest from all the lines.
Also we have to remember Justin not everyone smells the same thing as we do or you do the fragrances you mention it for many people their nose find something magical you are not able to smell certain music in the notes certain aromas some are more prone to smells than others it's directly correlated whit the body composition certain molecules attracted to the ones your body finds appropriate in need accepted prioritize it and you smells those more because you body its communicating it needs those certain molecules more than others
That's the reason we like some scents more than others in certain same area or country compared to other area's and the foods and nutrients available and in need
I agree with your comments about Side Effects. I waited for ages to get it. And I was disappointed when it arrived. I was hoping for that wow factor. Didn’t happen.
I’m actually wanted to smell this due to hype. I refuse to blind buy this one even tho 97% of my collection is blind bought. I guess I’m taking a stand on side effect I need to sample it
@@explosivo631nyI tried it going into it with everyone saying how amazing it is. I think he hits the nail on the head in this video. it’s good nothing bad about it at all. Just doesn’t have that wow factor imo. definitely good though I would consider the smaller bottle.
All great points . Fragrances are subjective. It’s a few I totally agree on . Vibrato I like the 5-7th best from the house . Naxos is great but yes it can get annoying for sure . Regular Cedrat >>> intense . And allure sport extreme is basic lol
My thoughts exactly with regards to Mancera Cedrat Boise Intense, the Chanel, and Naxos.