Dude, 80 percent of guys don’t even wear frags. Assuming that 10% of the remaining 20% wear these you’re not going to “smell like everyone else.” That said, frags - even the same frags - smell different on different peeps.
Lorne Kaiser yep, i mean when i walk around popular shopping malls i rarely smell a fragrance on a guy. I smell more perfume on women. Yes ive smelled Sauvage and Aventus on men before, but its still very uncommon for me to experience that, i also have not smelled Acqua Di Gio on a guy in years and years!!!!
said similar thing. watch several "man on the street" opinion videos where a YT reviewer goes out to ask random people which one they like...they smell and pick one. VERY VERY VERY few random people will know and identify what they were given to smell, even if they're the all time top seller/popular fragrances. you can basically wear anything and it will have a complete mystery smell to just about everyone you pass by. you will NOT smell like "everyone" with the "mass appeal" product you chose.
@@DoomiePookie theres like 4 people who wear acuqa di gio at my work. I love the scent and it’s a good daily wear especially running errands. But walking in crowds at my job all you can smell is acuqa di gio.
@@Bxflee I hate both and I swear I don't get the hype! Bleu de Chanel smell like any typical lemon aftershave and Dior Sauvage I just don't like it period.
I enjoy my freshies which include these two scents. I enjoy them because no one(guys) wears cologne in my social circles. After a fresh shave and shower there’s nothing better than throwing on a clean scent. I have a 100 plus bottles to chose from and everything I have covers every occasion and season. Favorite part of my morning routine is picking out my scent of the day.
I’ve smelled hundreds of fragrances and don’t care about compliments. I still like both Sauvage and BDC. I don’t find them boring or generic. Sauvage in particular has a defined personality. Whether you like that personality or not is a different question. Sauvage has to be one of the most polarizing “safe” scents of all time.
You should check out the Coach Platinum.. It surprised me over the original and how bland it was, that tge Platinum actually had some character to it. I have been sincere pleased with it.
Sauvage just smells too much like Axe or some other cheap body spray for teenagers to me. I couldn't justify spending $90 on it at all. BDC is more unique, especially when it came out cause it was one of the first dark aquatics but now there's a lot of similar fragrances that are cheaper. Chanel and Dior have better offerings than those juggernauts.
Thanks, Marc. Absolute validity in your thoughts here. You’re not stepping on anyone’s toes, you’re simply being true to yourself. I’m still baffled when people get upset at someone else for not liking something. That just doesn’t make any sense to me. It’s just like getting mad at your friend because they’re not crazy about mac-n-cheese. We like what we like. You da man. ✌🏾
It's rare to see a negative video nowadays on much of anything from the top you tube reviewers. No one seems to want to jeopardize free gifts and sponsorship from vendors. I appreciate your willingness to step forward.
Generally I am so sad more men don’t wear fragrances because I love them. And I love tbese two. Some men want to wear frags that women like and I hugely support that. But I have a few frags that I love that I know people around me do not and I still wear them because they make me happy. But deep down I’m sad that people don’t love what I love. It’s takes a lot of the fun out of it. But I still wear them. Haha.
The answer is simple, “I don’t want to smell like everyone else”! I agree with you Marc, have a backbone and look for fragrances that are different from the norm.
2 observations 1. viking as your new signature scent with that beard...suggested ;) 2. probably you hate freshies because your country is cold almost all year round :) great video as usual.waiting for the Aventus bashing next ;)
Joy amin My best reviewer .. You're absolutely right . In the Middle East, winter is not cold. There are perfumes I did not like or understand it .. like valentino uomo intense .. pure havane its heavy in our climate . We love sauvage .. blue de chanell .. ADG profumo .. invictus .. 1 million lucy .. And many of this line
thank you brother saleh...actually weather has huge impact of fragrance selection...for example in here this part of Asia weather is mostly hot and humid, we need more citrus and fresh elements in our frags....sauvage works like magic here :)
Canada is like the uk weather-wise but more extreme, especially the east. The heat is hotter and the cold is colder. In the northern hemisphere u get to use a wider range of fragrance more often. I hate sauvage because it smells like something that cleans the toilet
Ummmmm, I own plenty of Dior genius. As much as I like the Dior Homme line and Fahrenheit line sprayers, they are definitely not the same. Try again smart one 🙄
Marc your an inspiration. I started watching fragrance reviews over 10 years ago when Brandon, jrwriter, the doc, Tim and yourself first started. It’s sad to see how down the drain the community has gotten. We have reviewers that are afraid to speak up and honestly review a fragrance out of fear of offending a sponsor or a house that sends them free merchandise. Every video is a built around an ad or them trying to sell their own brand. It’s a breath of fresh air to see how pure your videos still are. Your the last OG.
It's good, not great all this hype over the years and its just an overpriced freshie made by dior I'm new to the game and I've definitely smelled better with my 60+ collection
Sauvage's strength is in its utlility and performance. There is something in the fresh yet sweet metallic / ambroxan vibe that females find very attractive and distinctly masculine. Basic as it is, It just works wonders as a so called "dumb reach" fragrance. No doubt the reason its so popular.
I love Bleu de Chanel EDP and Parfum; I like Sauvage EDP. I wear them because I like them. If I get compliments, that’s just extra. My FIRST consideration when I buy or wear a fragrance is “do I like this scent”. I respect your opinions and appreciate your clarification. I thought you were just being a snob because they were popular and/or beneath you. Thanks again! Good video! 👍🏼
I can understand the appeal of Bleu de Chanel. But Sauvage is a synthetic mess. No one would say it smells ‘bad’ but definitly not quality nor distinctive
Awesome vid. Pulled the trigger on bdc parfum last summer and called it good on the blues. Good rainy day frag, but about to pull that trigger on Narciso per your rec, so shes got some company. Love what you did there with the highlighted comment btw.
Thanks for the review. I think the wide popularity of these fragrances are also an additional reason that discourage me from applying them. However, i just like them and apply them 2 or 3 times during the whole year.
Marc here is as idea for a new series for your channel: have you thought about going to France and doing a fragrance/wine/food video series?? This could expand your reach my friend
I 100% agree with you. If I don't like the way it smells, why should I buy it? I'm going to hate the way I smell? What sense does that make.. Lol.. I actually don't like Acqua Di Gio Profumo, yet is in so many Top 10s.. I have my tastes, I wear my colognes because of how it makes me feel about myself, which enhances my self esteem. It completes my look of the day. Hence the reason the term Scent of the Day exists. Heck, in my he-bag, I generally carry 2 or 3 different colognes with me to satisfy my ADHD. Sometimes, I just feel like smelling a specific cologne for no reason what so ever. Which is why I love this fragrance community. If I don't agree with one reviewer, I don't have to continue watching their channel. I find myself in agreement with your nose, so I always come back back to your chanel since at least 2010. You are true to your nose and not the trends.
This is one of the greatest videos ever made, and something that resonates with all serious collectors once they get it. Chanel and Dior couldn't make a bad fragrance if they tried but these two fragrances have no personality or character, it's like dating a model or driving a 911. That's great for certain occasions and it could be the life for some people but it's going to end tragically for a nontrivial swathe of the population. They are great as anchors for comparison purposes as you progress through collecting fragrances but they can never become staples or signature scents. They are meant to be discarded by all serious collectors.
I'm with you and here is why: Bleu de Chanel EDT smells too sharp and smells like mass produced shower gel, Dior Sauvage smells so chemically like some laundry detergent so much so that I swapped my bottle after 2 days. So both of those have that synthetic generic vibe like deodorant/shower gel etc. However Bleu de Chanel EDP is not bad at all, sharp vibe from EDT is at the minimum so it is synthetic but pleasant
I really enjoyed this one. My collection isn't even a fraction of your's. And I totally agree. Used to love Bleu. But it bores me now. I like to be intrigued, emboldened, inspired, and made to feel creative when I wear something. Nice video and riff on the topic.
Great vid and great points, especially with the compliments. I don't understand the obsession, they mean nothing, it's just someone being socially normal to you as far as I can tell. If you wear what you want to wear, you'll get compliments anyway, since you'll be owning it. Not specifically about BdC or Sauvage, but I also agree that safe doesn't have to be boring too. Cheers!
Love wearing what I want. Ultra male for example is absolutely amazing, even though it smells a little on the fruity side. I don't give a s**t. Love rocking it on the weekend.
Mark, one the reviewers I respect the most, I have to say that I respect your taste and your opinions as well, I may not agree with you sometimes like this one and is not that I don't agree with you not liking this two fragrances, you don't like them and that's fine, to me is just a matter of personal taste, but I think they do have a personality maybe not the one you want or like is just different but they do, I got to say that I really like BDC I've wore since it came out and is not because it got me so many compliments, I found it very versatile and easy to wear and is a crow pleaser you wont bother no one I think. But like I say I do respect your personal taste, good video man, it helps to get to know better other points of views and different opinions, keep it up dude.
I find it refreshing that your honest about YOUR preference. In my opinion I believe that some of these reviewers are not as fond of they're content as a viewer would like to believe. I personally watch reviewers to get info on the product before I pull the trigger. And usually my taste is similar to the reviewer(s). It's been awhile when can we hear from you again?
I enjoy both of these fragrances for sure. However I can see exactly where you’re coming from. Especially when it comes to Sauvage, it’s so scratchy and synthetic compared to BDC. I’m happy to have them in my collection. They just don’t get worn as much as my niche fragrances or fragrances within the same category. Always like hearing your take and opinion.
As a fraghead with around 50 bottles I am not wowed by either of these but the have their place as a blind reach clubbing/ social meet up fragrance. But I loved your breakdown on why they weren't for you.
Key words Wear what you like!! Gotta respect that. Solid video.. I love Sauvage and BDC Parfum but I also love Encre Noire and Gucci guilty absolute.. And I def understand why people hate Sauvage bc I hated it too until I actually wore it.. For me it's a great summer scent. To each his own #RESPECT
I like dior sauvage in the hottest days of summer because it projects all day. Besides that, never use it anymore since my collection has grown. Great video.
I thought there's something wrong with my nose when I smelled EXACLTY these 2 FRAGNANCES !!! SAME reaction for these 2 'Populars'...No aromatic smell at all...
For me Ive found that smelling a frag that I just sprayed on my wrist is different than the whiff you get when someone is wearing it. Sauvage for me is definitely better from distance. Most people that smell your scent don't go up to your wrist and sniff. They smell from a distance
Totally agree with you 👌 there should be no hateful comments here it all comes down to your first point, wear what you want to wear no matter what someone says about it on UA-cam or anywhere for that matter, if you like it then wear it.
I’ve been on a kick in which I wear fragrances that are marketed towards women. J’Adore by Dior and every version of J’Adore smells amazing. One amazing thing is how many different options in concentration For instance, J’Adore is offered in an EDT, EDP, EDP Absolu, Essence de Parfum, and Extrait De Parfum. Each strength is a different interpretation of the same scent. It’s pretty cool to be able to smell the original perfume DNA, but yet also be able to notice the difference On thing I absolutely love doing applying the J’Adore parfum extrait behind my ears, 2 sprays of J’Adore L’Or (Essence de Parfum) on my neck, 1 spray of J’Adore Absolu in the creases of my elbows, then lastly, I spray one spray of the original EDP on each wrist, behind each kneecap, and then 2 sprays down the inside of my shirt. It sounds like a lot of perfume, which it is, BUT, it isn’t overwhelming, because the perfume is more spread out. I sprayed it on just like that before I went to a party the other day. I had 3 people/women tell me that I smelled “delicious” after they hugged me. No, not after I walked into the room, but after they hugged me which meant my fragrance was nice and close to me (mind you, I’m a 23 year old guy wearing perfume that’s marketed for women, and not one person said “you smell like a woman”) Don’t worry about smelling like a man or a woman. Worry about smelling simply amazing. That’s the only thing you should worry about when you pull the trigger to your fragrance. If you’re worried about smelling like a man or woman, come out of the closet. Only closeted gays, who don’t want to be found out, worry about shit like that🖤
I believe strongly in ‘wear what you like not what people tell you to like’. Having said that I do respect your opinion and I understand where you are coming from especially if you have more bottles then the average fragrance wearer. There’s A LOT of fragrances out there!!!! And to me if u smell one ‘blue’ fragrance you smelt a lot of them. Bleu de Chanel and Sauvage and the blue frags are ok but I would personally pass on them for that reason alone. But they’re not bad. Just way more original stuff available out there thats better worth the time and money. Just my two cents. But at the end of the day u gotta wear what U like. Good video!
Fearless commentary. Objective commentary. This needs to be shown to all young Frag/NoseHeads. Strong reasons stated. Incredibly synthetic smelling. Incredibly. Smells as fake as the plastic on a new computer monitor. Well I can say it "pedestrian odours for pedestrian people". These cologne's reflect a bit about our species. Respectfully.
Love love love Sauvage....it's my signature scent...great freshy..I love the smell....never got my nose on BDC yet but Sauvage EDT and EDP are both awesome... But respect your view Marc...atb Lee
They’re just OK. They get the job done. But for anyone who keeps exploring they end up finding better scents. BDC much better as a composition than Sauvage. But does get boring after a while. Great to hear your honest thoughts brother. That’s how it should be. Criticism is a good thing
Bleu de Chanel is something my brothers generation was into so it's something I always pass over. Sauvage is something that everyone from my generation wears (if they do wear fragrance) which is fine but when I smell Sauvage I just get that pepper smack in the face and I don't like it. I much prefer the way Versace Man smooths the pepper.
Certain scents can give me a headache and both of these fragrances which I own don’t. They are easy to wear in warm weather. Are they my all time favorites? No, but they get a lot of compliments.
Marc - good video. I agree with you about your total take on compliments. Personally, it's nice to be complimented and I like it. Having said that, I also have to like wearing the fragrance as well. I own both Bleu and Sauvage and prefer Bleu, though I have to admit both fragrances just feel 'boring' to me.
Looks like you have struck quite a few peoples ivory tower, haha. I appreciate your take Robes! Disregard those that can't take a difference of opinion.
I can go for long periods of time without any compliments, even from the supposed compliment "monsters". People will compliment you if that is the type of person they are and they like you. If they don't like you or if they keep to themselves, chances are, it doesn't matter, you aren't going to get a compliment. IMO, if I am out and about, work, friends, whatever, I wear whatever the hell I want if I enjoy it. However, my woman has particular scents she loves, likes, and hates. Some of the ones she hates I love, which is natural, but I don't wear those around her because I don't want to be offputting. For example, she loves Encre Noire (which is surprising to me), but hates Encre Noire A L'Extreme. Like for her, the original is an 8.5, while L'Extreme is a 1. So you never know what people will enjoy. I believe when people go for the compliment "monsters", they are simply referring to a mass appealing scent that isn't so polarizing.
Do you plan on keeping bleu chanel and sauvage still in your collection since you dont like them mark? Or will give or sell them to somebody who would enjoy them?
Kind of agree. Liked both initially, ended up giving both away. Whatever made me purchase them at first somehow was lost. Not bad just stopped working for me.
I think Sauvage is ok, but just not my style. I really don't like the opening, but the dry down is ok. Haven't tried Bleu de Chanel. You made some excellent points! I actually like critical videos, like this one. One of the fragrances that I think is overhyped is D&G The One. I bought a full bottle after watching so many reviews about how great is is and how many compliments it gets. When I tried it on myself, I just wasn't impressed.
I have also strongly disliked both of these fragrances since their inception. I do however wear Luna Rossa carbon which often is compared with sauvage. The difference is that carbon lacks something that I find very offensive
i wear Sauvage & BdC EDP. compliments is probably the most overrated subject ever, i like to think i’m a decent looking guy and i get more compliments on my clothes and style rather than a fragrance. it’s very rare to get a fragrance compliment, it’s hard for me to believe when fragrances give a reviewer so many “unsolicited” compliments
Amen, my brother above the border. Sports and Bleus--is it the screech of synthetic bright accords? That's my problem with them. I also think too many drank the coolaid called ADG Profumo--same problem: characterless bright synthetics.
Pretty cool your honest take, educated and thoughtful. Strangely I simply disagree because my nose likes those two. In truth everyone's nose is different, we all actually smell differently. I wished I loved YSL-DH but I hate it and it was expensive. Of my modest 20, Dior-S is my unintentional favorite... A blind test confirmed this. I just like it and it has more girls comming up and hugging me and catching a smell. Others that do well on me are as far as ladies sneaking a hug are, Valentino, Spice bomb extreme, Aventus, Pure Havane, V-Eros and for my own nose I also like some cheapies: Clayborne Lucky, V-archer, Clayborne for men and and even goofy Drakkar. Its like beer just because its expensive doesn't mean I will like it. We simply like what we like. The most important take is your honest opinion and it shines through in this video.
I couldn't agree more with you on Sauvage! It was probably my 3rd fragrance purchase of my 40+ fragrances and it's still 98% full and the only reason its missing 2% is bc I keep going back to spray it to see why ppl continue to praise it. Each and every time I go back and spray it, i say the exact same thing as you..."smells like shit to my nose."
I've got bdc parfum, its my only blue fragrance. The first two smell like first and second drafts of parfum, it smells finished. It will remain my only blue fragrance lol
This is why I watch your channel...wear scents that you like. F&ck the compliments. Wanted your recommendation on a versatile house, everything thing from fresh scents to dark scents to formal scents etc. Bottle price range $100 to $200.
I haven't listened to the entire posting at the moment but I'm going to tell you I've tried the EDT the EDP and the parfum I don't care for any of them there too metallic smelling on my skin
This 'blue trend' is a blessing for me, this is exactly what I like about let's say, universal fragraces: aromatic, peppery with a hint of fruity freshness. I agree with personal tastes, but man, One Million and Le Male... I can't understand why are they popular in the first place, they're nauseating sweet, I can't stand smelling someone wearing them more than half an hour...
To be honest, I used to be hesitant on Sauvage, but I goddamn love Bleu de Chanel. Seriously. It’s incredible. That being said it’s definitely not my favorite Chanel scent and it definitely isn’t their most unique. Sauvage is definitely a trend setter and a commentary on what’s popular, but I’ve learned to like it for what it is.
I have a different take. I like both of them so I’ll wear both of them. Most guys I know don’t even wear a fragrance so these won’t be overused in my area. Maybe it depends on where you live. I also like many of the Bleu type scents. I prefer sweet fragrances but for spring and summer, I like both of these. 🇺🇸
Owned Dior Savauge and tried it on the store before buying it...but after wearing it a week or so it wasn’t for me. Gave it to my son and he hardly wear it too, so there’s the hype. Got samples of Bleu de Channel edt, edp, parfum and tried them out, these smells like laundry soap or deodorant! I have to like and enjoy what I wear, don’t care that these are ladies compliment getters.
Nice one. Your taste is your taste, the people who complain about this video just has to see something else. That being said I like Sauvage myself and don't care that much about Blue...each nose likes what it likes.
I enjoy both, even if a lot of people do own then they are popular for a reason. Both fresh and masculine . Give me these two over any of the sweetie unisex scents that are popular right now
Marc I don’t disagree with your take. Reason being, I feel the same way. I do own both of them. My wife loves them on me. That’s the only reason I still have it. So no hating here!
Better quality version of Sauvage and Bleu De Chanel in the designers, for wearing in the office for me would be Grey Vetitver by Tom Ford. EDP version. I used to have a bottle Bleu De Chanel EDT, i did think it was overrated. EDP is slightly better as its darker and sweeter. But overall for this genre of fragrance Grey Vetitver is my favourite for the office and its underrated in the fragcom.
Such a self-indulgent video
let's pin this for you.
@@robes08 😂
@@robes08 is a sauvage!!! 🤣
Everyone has their haters..
@@robes08 blue de chanel parfum is the best of the bdc's
Dude, 80 percent of guys don’t even wear frags. Assuming that 10% of the remaining 20% wear these you’re not going to “smell like everyone else.” That said, frags - even the same frags - smell different on different peeps.
Lorne I agree with you
Lorne Kaiser yep, i mean when i walk around popular shopping malls i rarely smell a fragrance on a guy. I smell more perfume on women. Yes ive smelled Sauvage and Aventus on men before, but its still very uncommon for me to experience that, i also have not smelled Acqua Di Gio on a guy in years and years!!!!
said similar thing. watch several "man on the street" opinion videos where a YT reviewer goes out to ask random people which one they like...they smell and pick one. VERY VERY VERY few random people will know and identify what they were given to smell, even if they're the all time top seller/popular fragrances. you can basically wear anything and it will have a complete mystery smell to just about everyone you pass by. you will NOT smell like "everyone" with the "mass appeal" product you chose.
I have smelled Sauvage 1 time in the wild. I think it depends on where you live as well, so just modify accordingly.
@@DoomiePookie theres like 4 people who wear acuqa di gio at my work. I love the scent and it’s a good daily wear especially running errands. But walking in crowds at my job all you can smell is acuqa di gio.
I never liked Dior Sauvage. Never understood the hype. I like Bleu de Chanel Parfum. It is a nice and refreshing safe scent
I blind bought dior sauvage worst mistake ever i hate it lol
Very rare to find 2 men who feel the same as me!!!
@@Bxflee I hate both and I swear I don't get the hype! Bleu de Chanel smell like any typical lemon aftershave and Dior Sauvage I just don't like it period.
I enjoy my freshies which include these two scents. I enjoy them because no one(guys) wears cologne in my social circles. After a fresh shave and shower there’s nothing better than throwing on a clean scent. I have a 100 plus bottles to chose from and everything I have covers every occasion and season. Favorite part of my morning routine is picking out my scent of the day.
Honestly, the only thing that matters is personal taste or preference !
no it's not. please wear nice smelling frags. Sauvage is particularly horrendous
Indeed too each their own
I’ve smelled hundreds of fragrances and don’t care about compliments. I still like both Sauvage and BDC. I don’t find them boring or generic. Sauvage in particular has a defined personality. Whether you like that personality or not is a different question. Sauvage has to be one of the most polarizing “safe” scents of all time.
You should check out the Coach Platinum.. It surprised me over the original and how bland it was, that tge Platinum actually had some character to it. I have been sincere pleased with it.
@@harveytrevino2257 Coach Platinum is nasty.
Sauvage just smells too much like Axe or some other cheap body spray for teenagers to me. I couldn't justify spending $90 on it at all. BDC is more unique, especially when it came out cause it was one of the first dark aquatics but now there's a lot of similar fragrances that are cheaper. Chanel and Dior have better offerings than those juggernauts.
Scotty Haines they’re not my favorite Chanel or Dior either but I do enjoy them and find them more distinctive than their detractors do
Thanks, Marc. Absolute validity in your thoughts here. You’re not stepping on anyone’s toes, you’re simply being true to yourself. I’m still baffled when people get upset at someone else for not liking something. That just doesn’t make any sense to me. It’s just like getting mad at your friend because they’re not crazy about mac-n-cheese. We like what we like. You da man. ✌🏾
It's rare to see a negative video nowadays on much of anything from the top you tube reviewers. No one seems to want to jeopardize free gifts and sponsorship from vendors. I appreciate your willingness to step forward.
no one needs anyone to rep savage, it's a number one seller.
Generally I am so sad more men don’t wear fragrances because I love them. And I love tbese two. Some men want to wear frags that women like and I hugely support that. But I have a few frags that I love that I know people around me do not and I still wear them because they make me happy. But deep down I’m sad that people don’t love what I love. It’s takes a lot of the fun out of it. But I still wear them. Haha.
I love what you love Brenda even though I don't know what it is.
I would love to smell great for the opposite sex but Not a ppl pleaser i love creed aventus
The answer is simple, “I don’t want to smell like everyone else”! I agree with you Marc, have a backbone and look for fragrances that are different from the norm.
Yep correct; ch men prive men is better to me
I have never in my life smelled these on anyone never
@@Davethegoat19 that's bc these are only popular within the fragrance community. Probably 80+ % of guys dont wear any fragrance to begin with
@@13_faces excalty so wear what ever you want to spray
2 observations
1. viking as your new signature scent with that beard...suggested ;)
2. probably you hate freshies because your country is cold almost all year round :)
great video as usual.waiting for the Aventus bashing next ;)
Joy amin My best reviewer .. You're absolutely right . In the Middle East, winter is not cold. There are perfumes I did not like or understand it .. like valentino uomo intense .. pure havane its heavy in our climate . We love sauvage .. blue de chanell .. ADG profumo .. invictus .. 1 million lucy .. And many of this line
thank you brother saleh...actually weather has huge impact of fragrance selection...for example in here this part of Asia weather is mostly hot and humid, we need more citrus and fresh elements in our frags....sauvage works like magic here :)
You know nothing about Canada, lol)))
By the way, he loves Virgin Island Water,,, summer staple
Canada is like the uk weather-wise but more extreme, especially the east. The heat is hotter and the cold is colder. In the northern hemisphere u get to use a wider range of fragrance more often. I hate sauvage because it smells like something that cleans the toilet
My favorite part of Sauvage is how great the sprayer is 😂😂. Honestly it is one of the best sprayer nozzles I own. Is it just me?
Ummmmm, I own plenty of Dior genius. As much as I like the Dior Homme line and Fahrenheit line sprayers, they are definitely not the same. Try again smart one 🙄
😂😂😂
Dior have the best sprayer in the game, period!
That sprayer is fantastic, I agree.
(Pro tip) The atomizer on Dior Sauvage is compatible with many other houses. I currently have it on my YSL bottle & it works perfectly.
I'm also waiting for this blue trend to stop.
Marc your an inspiration. I started watching fragrance reviews over 10 years ago when Brandon, jrwriter, the doc, Tim and yourself first started. It’s sad to see how down the drain the community has gotten. We have reviewers that are afraid to speak up and honestly review a fragrance out of fear of offending a sponsor or a house that sends them free merchandise. Every video is a built around an ad or them trying to sell their own brand. It’s a breath of fresh air to see how pure your videos still are. Your the last OG.
Just sprayed some Sauvage while watching this video....it's a great scent
its for people who love toilet water
Facts. I sprayed on this morning
@@fraghead4134 well I guess I like toilet water 🤷🏿♂️
It sucks. You obviously haven't smelled alot of fragrances.
It's good, not great all this hype over the years and its just an overpriced freshie made by dior I'm new to the game and I've definitely smelled better with my 60+ collection
Sauvage's strength is in its utlility and performance. There is something in the fresh yet sweet metallic / ambroxan vibe that females find very attractive and distinctly masculine. Basic as it is, It just works wonders as a so called "dumb reach" fragrance. No doubt the reason its so popular.
Oh yes....and it does smell like a toilet cleaner. So much for the taste of the average female!
@@robertarmstrong6015 :D
I love Bleu de Chanel EDP and Parfum; I like Sauvage EDP. I wear them because I like them. If I get compliments, that’s just extra. My FIRST consideration when I buy or wear a fragrance is “do I like this scent”.
I respect your opinions and appreciate your clarification. I thought you were just being a snob because they were popular and/or beneath you. Thanks again! Good video! 👍🏼
Is there any difference between edp and parfum bdc?
lol. Thought I was alone on sauvage. Bleu I don’t mind.
I SWEAR!!! Sauvage smells like scented cleaning supplies for me.
Smells like absolute shittt
Neither win for me haha
To be fair, the people that love them aren’t generally fragheads. A lot of us find them boring.
AW Where are you getting your info from? Most “fragheads” I’m aware of like these scents, particularly bdc
I can understand the appeal of Bleu de Chanel. But Sauvage is a synthetic mess. No one would say it smells ‘bad’ but definitly not quality nor distinctive
+1 BDC edt is really boring
I appreciate your honesty. It's nice to see still alive in the reviewer's circle. Not a sell out,, and I salute you for that.
Marc is becoming a true Canadian Lumberjack with the beard, You're gonna rock this winter man!
I'm ready for it, no scarf for me.
Awesome vid. Pulled the trigger on bdc parfum last summer and called it good on the blues. Good rainy day frag, but about to pull that trigger on Narciso per your rec, so shes got some company.
Love what you did there with the highlighted comment btw.
Thanks for the review. I think the wide popularity of these fragrances are also an additional reason that discourage me from applying them. However, i just like them and apply them 2 or 3 times during the whole year.
Pfew such a relief i thought i was the only one on sauvage , blue i can bare but not pick.thx man you r a genuine.
Just tried Dior Sauvage today, 4hrs later my arm still smells like liquid black pepper
Smells like bug spray!
Marc here is as idea for a new series for your channel: have you thought about going to France and doing a fragrance/wine/food video series?? This could expand your reach my friend
I'd love to see some budget fragrances. Not all of us can spare $100+ for colognes
I 100% agree with you. If I don't like the way it smells, why should I buy it? I'm going to hate the way I smell? What sense does that make.. Lol.. I actually don't like Acqua Di Gio Profumo, yet is in so many Top 10s.. I have my tastes, I wear my colognes because of how it makes me feel about myself, which enhances my self esteem. It completes my look of the day. Hence the reason the term Scent of the Day exists. Heck, in my he-bag, I generally carry 2 or 3 different colognes with me to satisfy my ADHD. Sometimes, I just feel like smelling a specific cologne for no reason what so ever.
Which is why I love this fragrance community. If I don't agree with one reviewer, I don't have to continue watching their channel. I find myself in agreement with your nose, so I always come back back to your chanel since at least 2010. You are true to your nose and not the trends.
Honest opinion is always good to hear! Keep It up bro!
I’ve been watching you since I was a sophomore age 15 and binge all your videos from 09 now I’m 21 and a senior in college
This is one of the greatest videos ever made, and something that resonates with all serious collectors once they get it. Chanel and Dior couldn't make a bad fragrance if they tried but these two fragrances have no personality or character, it's like dating a model or driving a 911. That's great for certain occasions and it could be the life for some people but it's going to end tragically for a nontrivial swathe of the population. They are great as anchors for comparison purposes as you progress through collecting fragrances but they can never become staples or signature scents. They are meant to be discarded by all serious collectors.
Thank you for your thoughts! Great comment
I'm with you and here is why: Bleu de Chanel EDT smells too sharp and smells like mass produced shower gel, Dior Sauvage smells so chemically like some laundry detergent so much so that I swapped my bottle after 2 days. So both of those have that synthetic generic vibe like deodorant/shower gel etc. However Bleu de Chanel EDP is not bad at all, sharp vibe from EDT is at the minimum so it is synthetic but pleasant
Watching this video wearing Dior Sauvage. Oh well......
Hahaha great comment
hahahaha
I really enjoyed this one. My collection isn't even a fraction of your's. And I totally agree. Used to love Bleu. But it bores me now. I like to be intrigued, emboldened, inspired, and made to feel creative when I wear something. Nice video and riff on the topic.
Great vid and great points, especially with the compliments. I don't understand the obsession, they mean nothing, it's just someone being socially normal to you as far as I can tell. If you wear what you want to wear, you'll get compliments anyway, since you'll be owning it. Not specifically about BdC or Sauvage, but I also agree that safe doesn't have to be boring too. Cheers!
Love wearing what I want. Ultra male for example is absolutely amazing, even though it smells a little on the fruity side. I don't give a s**t. Love rocking it on the weekend.
Mark, one the reviewers I respect the most, I have to say that I respect your taste and your opinions as well, I may not agree with you sometimes like this one and is not that I don't agree with you not liking this two fragrances, you don't like them and that's fine, to me is just a matter of personal taste, but I think they do have a personality maybe not the one you want or like is just different but they do, I got to say that I really like BDC I've wore since it came out and is not because it got me so many compliments, I found it very versatile and easy to wear and is a crow pleaser you wont bother no one I think. But like I say I do respect your personal taste, good video man, it helps to get to know better other points of views and different opinions, keep it up dude.
Bleu de Chanel Parfum is amazing!!!!
I agree it is really good.
Looking like a boss with the beard.
I find it refreshing that your honest about YOUR preference. In my opinion I believe that some of these reviewers are not as fond of they're content as a viewer would like to believe. I personally watch reviewers to get info on the product before I pull the trigger. And usually my taste is similar to the reviewer(s). It's been awhile when can we hear from you again?
I actually liked a Dylan blue more cause it reminds me of both
Oh god, u speak my mind after 2 years, cheers brother
I hate dylan blue but i like the versace homme better
You should always be true to yourself. Which is why I love your channel. You tell it like it is for you and your nose. 💝
I enjoy both of these fragrances for sure. However I can see exactly where you’re coming from. Especially when it comes to Sauvage, it’s so scratchy and synthetic compared to BDC. I’m happy to have them in my collection. They just don’t get worn as much as my niche fragrances or fragrances within the same category. Always like hearing your take and opinion.
BEARD IS FANTASTIC (for as long as it serves you Marc)!
As a fraghead with around 50 bottles I am not wowed by either of these but the have their place as a blind reach clubbing/ social meet up fragrance.
But I loved your breakdown on why they weren't for you.
Key words Wear what you like!! Gotta respect that. Solid video.. I love Sauvage and BDC Parfum but I also love Encre Noire and Gucci guilty absolute.. And I def understand why people hate Sauvage bc I hated it too until I actually wore it.. For me it's a great summer scent. To each his own #RESPECT
Great video Marc 💯
I like dior sauvage in the hottest days of summer because it projects all day. Besides that, never use it anymore since my collection has grown. Great video.
I thought there's something wrong with my nose when I smelled EXACLTY these 2 FRAGNANCES !!! SAME reaction for these 2 'Populars'...No aromatic smell at all...
For me Ive found that smelling a frag that I just sprayed on my wrist is different than the whiff you get when someone is wearing it. Sauvage for me is definitely better from distance. Most people that smell your scent don't go up to your wrist and sniff. They smell from a distance
Totally agree with you 👌 there should be no hateful comments here it all comes down to your first point, wear what you want to wear no matter what someone says about it on UA-cam or anywhere for that matter, if you like it then wear it.
I never smell either of these when I'm out, I get killer compliments . Can't deny they both smell good, great performance and versatile.
I have bleu de chanel EDP and its much better than EDT. Less harsh, deeper and more mature/sophisticated in my estimation.
I’ve been on a kick in which I wear fragrances that are marketed towards women.
J’Adore by Dior and every version of J’Adore smells amazing.
One amazing thing is how many different options in concentration
For instance, J’Adore is offered in an EDT, EDP, EDP Absolu, Essence de Parfum, and Extrait De Parfum.
Each strength is a different interpretation of the same scent.
It’s pretty cool to be able to smell the original perfume DNA, but yet also be able to notice the difference
On thing I absolutely love doing applying the J’Adore parfum extrait behind my ears, 2 sprays of J’Adore L’Or (Essence de Parfum) on my neck, 1 spray of J’Adore Absolu in the creases of my elbows, then lastly, I spray one spray of the original EDP on each wrist, behind each kneecap, and then 2 sprays down the inside of my shirt.
It sounds like a lot of perfume, which it is, BUT, it isn’t overwhelming, because the perfume is more spread out.
I sprayed it on just like that before I went to a party the other day.
I had 3 people/women tell me that I smelled “delicious” after they hugged me. No, not after I walked into the room, but after they hugged me which meant my fragrance was nice and close to me (mind you, I’m a 23 year old guy wearing perfume that’s marketed for women, and not one person said “you smell like a woman”)
Don’t worry about smelling like a man or a woman.
Worry about smelling simply amazing. That’s the only thing you should worry about when you pull the trigger to your fragrance.
If you’re worried about smelling like a man or woman, come out of the closet. Only closeted gays, who don’t want to be found out, worry about shit like that🖤
"Hi guys HOPE YOUR SMELLING WELL"
I believe strongly in ‘wear what you like not what people tell you to like’. Having said that I do respect your opinion and I understand where you are coming from especially if you have more bottles then the average fragrance wearer. There’s A LOT of fragrances out there!!!! And to me if u smell one ‘blue’ fragrance you smelt a lot of them. Bleu de Chanel and Sauvage and the blue frags are ok but I would personally pass on them for that reason alone. But they’re not bad. Just way more original stuff available out there thats better worth the time and money. Just my two cents. But at the end of the day u gotta wear what U like. Good video!
like both parfum versions, but the rest(edp & edt) are just so-so unless I'm in the mood, respect your opinions tho
I want to move on to the EDP's of these and see if my thoughts changed then the parfum. We will see.
Well said Marc...
But I do wear BDC edp at least once a week 😊
What about the why Marc doesn't like Aventus video, I want to see that video too
Fearless commentary. Objective commentary.
This needs to be shown to all young Frag/NoseHeads.
Strong reasons stated. Incredibly synthetic smelling. Incredibly. Smells as fake as the plastic on a new computer monitor.
Well I can say it "pedestrian odours for pedestrian people".
These cologne's reflect a bit about our species.
Respectfully.
Love love love Sauvage....it's my signature scent...great freshy..I love the smell....never got my nose on BDC yet but Sauvage EDT and EDP are both awesome...
But respect your view Marc...atb Lee
They’re just OK. They get the job done. But for anyone who keeps exploring they end up finding better scents. BDC much better as a composition than Sauvage. But does get boring after a while. Great to hear your honest thoughts brother. That’s how it should be. Criticism is a good thing
Bleu de Chanel is something my brothers generation was into so it's something I always pass over. Sauvage is something that everyone from my generation wears (if they do wear fragrance) which is fine but when I smell Sauvage I just get that pepper smack in the face and I don't like it. I much prefer the way Versace Man smooths the pepper.
Certain scents can give me a headache and both of these fragrances which I own don’t. They are easy to wear in warm weather. Are they my all time favorites? No, but they get a lot of compliments.
dang i havent seen Robes in a minute and look what happens. Beard game is strong and on point!
Mark is an Aquarius
Marc - good video. I agree with you about your total take on compliments. Personally, it's nice to be complimented and I like it. Having said that, I also have to like wearing the fragrance as well. I own both Bleu and Sauvage and prefer Bleu, though I have to admit both fragrances just feel 'boring' to me.
Looks like you have struck quite a few peoples ivory tower, haha. I appreciate your take Robes! Disregard those that can't take a difference of opinion.
Sauvage has a very distinct polarizing scent that I haven’t heard anyone hating on it
I can go for long periods of time without any compliments, even from the supposed compliment "monsters". People will compliment you if that is the type of person they are and they like you. If they don't like you or if they keep to themselves, chances are, it doesn't matter, you aren't going to get a compliment. IMO, if I am out and about, work, friends, whatever, I wear whatever the hell I want if I enjoy it. However, my woman has particular scents she loves, likes, and hates. Some of the ones she hates I love, which is natural, but I don't wear those around her because I don't want to be offputting. For example, she loves Encre Noire (which is surprising to me), but hates Encre Noire A L'Extreme. Like for her, the original is an 8.5, while L'Extreme is a 1. So you never know what people will enjoy. I believe when people go for the compliment "monsters", they are simply referring to a mass appealing scent that isn't so polarizing.
Do you plan on keeping bleu chanel and sauvage still in your collection since you dont like them mark? Or will give or sell them to somebody who would enjoy them?
I never sold a fragrance, taste change and I'm a collector.
Kind of agree. Liked both initially, ended up giving both away. Whatever made me purchase them at first somehow was lost. Not bad just stopped working for me.
I think Sauvage is ok, but just not my style. I really don't like the opening, but the dry down is ok. Haven't tried Bleu de Chanel.
You made some excellent points! I actually like critical videos, like this one.
One of the fragrances that I think is overhyped is D&G The One. I bought a full bottle after watching so many reviews about how great is is and how many compliments it gets. When I tried it on myself, I just wasn't impressed.
The One sucks.
I have also strongly disliked both of these fragrances since their inception. I do however wear Luna Rossa carbon which often is compared with sauvage. The difference is that carbon lacks something that I find very offensive
i wear Sauvage & BdC EDP. compliments is probably the most overrated subject ever, i like to think i’m a decent looking guy and i get more compliments on my clothes and style rather than a fragrance. it’s very rare to get a fragrance compliment, it’s hard for me to believe when fragrances give a reviewer so many “unsolicited” compliments
Amen, my brother above the border.
Sports and Bleus--is it the screech of synthetic bright accords? That's my problem with them. I also think too many drank the coolaid called ADG Profumo--same problem: characterless bright synthetics.
I feel you. But I love bdc Parfum and for sure love sausage, not sure why but they're just great for me.
I agree with Dior Sauvage after a while it gives me a headache. I do however love the edp version of bleu de Chanel it's a nice fresh masculine scent.
Thanks for your honestly on these two. I tend to agree with you. But even if I didn't agree with you, I think your critiques are fair.
I appreciate this video a lot, you needed to say it
Pretty cool your honest take, educated and thoughtful. Strangely I simply disagree because my nose likes those two. In truth everyone's nose is different, we all actually smell differently. I wished I loved YSL-DH but I hate it and it was expensive. Of my modest 20, Dior-S is my unintentional favorite... A blind test confirmed this. I just like it and it has more girls comming up and hugging me and catching a smell. Others that do well on me are as far as ladies sneaking a hug are, Valentino, Spice bomb extreme, Aventus, Pure Havane, V-Eros and for my own nose I also like some cheapies: Clayborne Lucky, V-archer, Clayborne for men and and even goofy Drakkar. Its like beer just because its expensive doesn't mean I will like it. We simply like what we like. The most important take is your honest opinion and it shines through in this video.
I couldn't agree more with you on Sauvage! It was probably my 3rd fragrance purchase of my 40+ fragrances and it's still 98% full and the only reason its missing 2% is bc I keep going back to spray it to see why ppl continue to praise it. Each and every time I go back and spray it, i say the exact same thing as you..."smells like shit to my nose."
100% shit is nasty!
I've got bdc parfum, its my only blue fragrance. The first two smell like first and second drafts of parfum, it smells finished. It will remain my only blue fragrance lol
This is why I watch your channel...wear scents that you like. F&ck the compliments. Wanted your recommendation on a versatile house, everything thing from fresh scents to dark scents to formal scents etc. Bottle price range $100 to $200.
I haven't listened to the entire posting at the moment but I'm going to tell you I've tried the EDT the EDP and the parfum I don't care for any of them there too metallic smelling on my skin
This 'blue trend' is a blessing for me, this is exactly what I like about let's say, universal fragraces: aromatic, peppery with a hint of fruity freshness. I agree with personal tastes, but man, One Million and Le Male... I can't understand why are they popular in the first place, they're nauseating sweet, I can't stand smelling someone wearing them more than half an hour...
Le male is trash to me but one million isnt too bad as a scent but not my type either
I am happy you say this, which is the opposite of jeremy's opinion.
To be honest, I used to be hesitant on Sauvage, but I goddamn love Bleu de Chanel. Seriously. It’s incredible. That being said it’s definitely not my favorite Chanel scent and it definitely isn’t their most unique. Sauvage is definitely a trend setter and a commentary on what’s popular, but I’ve learned to like it for what it is.
I have a different take. I like both of them so I’ll wear both of them. Most guys I know don’t even wear a fragrance so these won’t be overused in my area. Maybe it depends on where you live. I also like many of the Bleu type scents. I prefer sweet fragrances but for spring and summer, I like both of these. 🇺🇸
Owned Dior Savauge and tried it on the store before buying it...but after wearing it a week or so it wasn’t for me. Gave it to my son and he hardly wear it too, so there’s the hype. Got samples of Bleu de Channel edt, edp, parfum and tried them out, these smells like laundry soap or deodorant! I have to like and enjoy what I wear, don’t care that these are ladies compliment getters.
I like both fragrances but like the homie AL from STREETSCENTS says, you not liking them..."I respect that" 😎
Best fragance video I have ever seen! Hi from Serbia
Nice one. Your taste is your taste, the people who complain about this video just has to see something else. That being said I like Sauvage myself and don't care that much about Blue...each nose likes what it likes.
I enjoy both, even if a lot of people do own then they are popular for a reason.
Both fresh and masculine .
Give me these two over any of the sweetie unisex scents that are popular right now
"Less fake." This video was real talk. Keep it up.
Marc I don’t disagree with your take. Reason being, I feel the same way. I do own both of them. My wife loves them on me. That’s the only reason I still have it. So no hating here!
Better quality version of Sauvage and Bleu De Chanel in the designers, for wearing in the office for me would be Grey Vetitver by Tom Ford. EDP version. I used to have a bottle Bleu De Chanel EDT, i did think it was overrated. EDP is slightly better as its darker and sweeter. But overall for this genre of fragrance Grey Vetitver is my favourite for the office and its underrated in the fragcom.
I thought i liked you, but man, loving 1million and hating bleu …
Your Beard is awesome i wish my will grow so fast and nice Video
Bleu de chanel smell like a common perfume here in the Philippines
it smells like a common perfume everywhere lol