I recently discovered your channel, and I believe you have a great perspective on reviewing the fragrances to explain to any inexperienced nose which is more like "How does that smell or make you feel" in a very "human way", considering all mumble jungles on UA-cam about the fragrances. Most of the comments about those you reviewed were spot on. I think your channel will grow eventually, as you have +1 follower. Good luck!
I have the 1990 100ml bottle. I like it a lot. I read it was used in the Twenties to hide the smell of smoke on women (Habanita for the small Habana, the cigar).
Will screenshot this in the back of my mind. I will surely try to explore niche perfume brands I’ve never heard of before from now on when I stumble upon them.
@@PainfulPig Molinard is a brand I really recommend. It might not be the most exciting ever but it’s so traditional that I’ll forgive that. Cheap and effective 👍
Oh man, I've been wondering about this one for a long time. I was a bit surprised to immediately hear "dusty sofa" and "grandma's house". I just never imagined this to smell like that. I think I have to give it a try. I love old school chypre. I also like powdery and musty scents. Cocaine from Frank Boclet smells like grandma's basement, but I love it.
We visited the same Molinard shop in Grasse… I tried the Molinard Lavande there, would it be close to Tom Ford’s Lavender Extrême? It produced a puke note on my skin, and that didn’t help when testing Habanita. I decided my Molinard statement piece would be a photo of the purple bike outside at the right hand side of the boutique…
@@SeldomlyOften Lavande was not too much, but it literally produced a sour puke accord on my skin. So, not close to my TF LE 😉 And yes, the one at the Piazza, interesting to visit the brand boutique.
Habanita is sexyyyyy it’s a beautiful powdery crushed up mastic resin that people chew. That buttery jasmine and amber. It starts off chalky and gets smooth and creamy like the smoke lifting off an incense stick. The eau de cologne is lovely also with additional citrus and woods.
@@Eirini80 the 30ml is pretty affordable (if you don’t care about the better looking bottle) and if nothing else it’s a piece of perfume history. It really depends on the type of user you are and if you like heavy powdery scents.
@@SeldomlyOften Well i love the look of the bigger bottle as it is a piece of art for me.And i think i like pretty weird and vintage perfumes, I recently bought Etruskan water from Francesca Bianchi...so i think it will be on my purchase list for winter
@@IrregularTangent agree, very few places in North America carry it. FragranceBuy Canada gets them, but that's the only reliable source with a steady inventory.
I am realizing I don't value presentation with fancy boxes and a stand out bottle design. At end of the day I am the one who ends up paying the price as a customer. Give me a simple glass, clickable cap / magnetic cap, a good atomizer and most important amazing quality of juice, I am content
@@BengalBells I agree 50%. I don’t need fancy packaging BUT a good presentation shows intent, love and dedication from the house. There are ranges obviously and some houses strike the perfect balance better than others (Matiere Premiere comes to mind)
I thought the same way as you until I bought a xerjoff scent. The presentation and the packaging was unbelievable it was a great experience. And the perfume was very good as well. For me packing, became a important part of the perfume experience
I recently discovered your channel, and I believe you have a great perspective on reviewing the fragrances to explain to any inexperienced nose which is more like "How does that smell or make you feel" in a very "human way", considering all mumble jungles on UA-cam about the fragrances. Most of the comments about those you reviewed were spot on. I think your channel will grow eventually, as you have +1 follower. Good luck!
@@alright79 thanks! I like to keep it simple and consumer to consumer. I’m actually blown away by the response, I started just 3 months ago!
“Grandma Home Aroma”….I totally get it. Love your vids. Keep them coming. 💯
@@silverfox311 yeah I totally get a purple velvet sofa from this 😂
@@SeldomlyOften since the now-wife actually HAS a (rather cool & modern) purple velvet couch in the garage, I'm down to try!
Agreed about exposure to the brand. Really doesn't get enough coverage online. This is one of the more popular ones.
@@justaddlight true, it’s always the usual and it’s sad because it’s a self fulfilling prophecy.
I have the 1990 100ml bottle. I like it a lot. I read it was used in the Twenties to hide the smell of smoke on women (Habanita for the small Habana, the cigar).
@@pstfm I can totally get how it would hide any kind of odour, it’s mega potent 😅
what a great review, I hope you got The Inimitable William Penhaligon, I want to see your take on it.
@@norio4590 I don’t have experience with that, Penhaligon’s as a house I definitely need to explore more. I’ll be fixing that soon 😉
Will screenshot this in the back of my mind.
I will surely try to explore niche perfume brands I’ve never heard of before from now on when I stumble upon them.
@@PainfulPig Molinard is a brand I really recommend. It might not be the most exciting ever but it’s so traditional that I’ll forgive that. Cheap and effective 👍
Oh man, I've been wondering about this one for a long time. I was a bit surprised to immediately hear "dusty sofa" and "grandma's house". I just never imagined this to smell like that. I think I have to give it a try. I love old school chypre. I also like powdery and musty scents. Cocaine from Frank Boclet smells like grandma's basement, but I love it.
@@boogiedaddy3434 Franck Boclet scents are amazing and really interesting!
Not a famous petfume, but this is my most complimented perfume all the time. I still have a 30 ml in edt that discontinued, they only do the RDP now
@@Dian-tp1fy totally worth trying!
We visited the same Molinard shop in Grasse… I tried the Molinard Lavande there, would it be close to Tom Ford’s Lavender Extrême? It produced a puke note on my skin, and that didn’t help when testing Habanita. I decided my Molinard statement piece would be a photo of the purple bike outside at the right hand side of the boutique…
Ha, the one in the center plaza! The Tom Ford is wayyyy more mass appealing, the Molinard is a lavender bomb, I can see how it can pass as 'too much'.
@@SeldomlyOften Lavande was not too much, but it literally produced a sour puke accord on my skin. So, not close to my TF LE 😉 And yes, the one at the Piazza, interesting to visit the brand boutique.
Habanita is sexyyyyy it’s a beautiful powdery crushed up mastic resin that people chew. That buttery jasmine and amber. It starts off chalky and gets smooth and creamy like the smoke lifting off an incense stick. The eau de cologne is lovely also with additional citrus and woods.
I like it a lot too, it's a really unique take on powdery and completely wearable for a guy.
You should do Clive Christian X
Finally got yhe big bottle for 60 euris and i really like the scent a lot
@@Eirini80 great deal 👍
It’s truly a unique classic!
I was wondering about this one.I cannot find it anywhere to sniff it and i am so close to blindbuy it.
@@Eirini80 the 30ml is pretty affordable (if you don’t care about the better looking bottle) and if nothing else it’s a piece of perfume history. It really depends on the type of user you are and if you like heavy powdery scents.
@@SeldomlyOften Well i love the look of the bigger bottle as it is a piece of art for me.And i think i like pretty weird and vintage perfumes, I recently bought Etruskan water from Francesca Bianchi...so i think it will be on my purchase list for winter
I feel like molliard is much more easier to find then north America or Asia. But like a few gems from this house
@@IrregularTangent I don’t get it, easier than what?
@@SeldomlyOften in Europe I meant lol
@@IrregularTangent agree, very few places in North America carry it. FragranceBuy Canada gets them, but that's the only reliable source with a steady inventory.
I am realizing I don't value presentation with fancy boxes and a stand out bottle design. At end of the day I am the one who ends up paying the price as a customer. Give me a simple glass, clickable cap / magnetic cap, a good atomizer and most important amazing quality of juice, I am content
@@BengalBells I agree 50%. I don’t need fancy packaging BUT a good presentation shows intent, love and dedication from the house. There are ranges obviously and some houses strike the perfect balance better than others (Matiere Premiere comes to mind)
I thought the same way as you until I bought a xerjoff scent. The presentation and the packaging was unbelievable it was a great experience. And the perfume was very good as well. For me packing, became a important part of the perfume experience